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Another shocking performance at St Marys, joining his effort against Blackburn in the Prem in Sturrock's last game... Has he been involved with Saints between those times, if so, was he as bad then as he was today? Got a great view of the challenge on Guly in the 2nd half, a clear spot kick, yet both D'Urso and the linesman were well behind the play..... Any other thoughts to share? mods please merge with other thread please!

Saints were superb, Guly ran the show and it's always good to see Lallana and Puncheon swap positions throughout the game, thus never allowing their defenders to relax and get used to their runs and movement. It should be the same starting XI next week, but would suspect Morgan may come back in instead of Chaplow. Well done to the referee today as well, whomever he was? If indeed there was one out there?

The 'argument' in the former took place just after the first pen - and as far as we could see (everyone behind was also interested!) there were one or two home supporters involved. A rather young looking steward then took charge.....

Did this 'argument' take place behind the Itchen South? Seemed to go on for a few minutes if so....

Sam Williams, Gavin Williams and Andy Williams!

I watched Yeovil on Saturday and they lost 3-1. They played a 4-(1)-4-(1)-1 formation - the brackets indicate their playmaker Gavin Willams who has licence to roam and get the ball and run with it. As was the case last year, most of their forward play came either down the left hand side or through Williams. Other danger players are Smith (LB) and Welsh (ML). Their lone striker on Saturday Dean Bowditch looked lively, as did the second striker, targetman Sam Williams (who scored) when he came on as sub. Tuesday may see the team switch to 4-4-2, but it would appear Yeovil's captain and right back may be injured at present. He certainly didn't play on Saturday, which meant Adam Virgo played there and he looked very shaky - if Puncheon gets at him, he'll have a lot of joy. Two words of caution - Andy Williams. Remember Bristol Rovers at home last season..........

I went to the Yeovil Exeter game yesterday, and upon buying our seats we were told that sales for the Saints game 'was slow'. With Yeovil's form taking a nosedive, it may appear to be a much smaller home attendance than last year...

Does anyone know what times the travel club coaches will leave St Marys?

Does anyone know what times the travel club coaches will leave St Marys?

Seats are not available to buy online as they are limited to Seniors, families and ambulant disabled...

Would like Gary Johnson myself, but as he's just signed for Peterboro... What's Tony Mowbury doing these days? I have a strange feeling that Southampton will announce a signing tomorrow (probably on loan), which would indicate something has already been set in place for a new broom.

I'm sure I came across Nicholas Bignall on that givemefootball site last month, which if true would indicate he is surplus to requirements at Reading? Ryan Harley rumour may have legs, and I'm sure Saints have shown an interest in Matt Phillips. On the subject of midfielders and I know it's only Wiki, it suggests Harlee Dean (trialist from last month) is on loan at Grays from Southampton? Have I missed something? He is no longer listed on Dag & Red's site as their player, so if he's not here I guess he's unattached now?

Dag&Red and Exeter have postponed their game.

Oldham's Tom Eaves has just signed for Bolton for £200,000 according to SSN... however, he may be ripe for a loan deal following the League Cup game?

Exeter and Dag&Red are still deciding whether their game should go ahead - decision to be made later today. Personally, I think they should call it off, allowing Exeter to play their next game, like Saints, at home.

He had real potential as a youngster when Yeovil bought him from non-league, and I'll always remember him swearing on live tv after the FA Trophy Final in 2002! Unfortunately, during the first ten minutes of the opening match in 2002/03, he suffered a serious broken leg which slowed his progress significantly. He then went to Hereford and onto Exeter where he progressed from the Conference through to League 1. RIP Adam

Barnard and Connolly will probably start again, Lambert and Lallana on bench, with Schneiderlin, Harding and Puncheon. Therefore, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Wotton and Holmes will probably be in the XI.

Chap in next seat went down at around 43 minutes for his drink and came back up at 49 mins in the Itchen... very slow. Someone else remarked that the caterers no longer seem to keep a 'stock' of ready made tea/coffee in trays, which last year allowed the queues to move a lot more quickly - it seemed every cup is now made on the spot.

Lambert and Schneiderlin were there I can confirm, but Puncheon...............

The back four looked solid enough - I think the fact that Butterfield and Fonte used to play for Palace will ease his transition into the side. Regarding the midfield, both Mills (on the right) and Dickson looked very good, but Hammond (I know he scored) did give me one of two nervous moments with his tackling - I fancy a few yellows and maybe a red accumulator this season. Up front, Barnard very impressive. The game itself I agree with Turkish, prior to the pen for 2-2 we were more than a match for them, and then the team gradually fell apart with the number of young subs onto the pitch. Of those, Reeves showed a few touches. Doble looked OK with his movement but was left very isolated when Barnard went off. Next Sat, it'll be the same starting team aside from Lambert (Connolly), Spiderman (Wotton) and Puncheon (Mills) coming out from the tunnel.

Millwall appear to have officially signed him if you believe Wiki! It's on the Lions' official site as well, but with a question mark at the end of the statement

When did that Lambert article go up?

Any murmurs on this guy? According to the ever reliable wiki his trial period has finished with Saints. Parent club Dag & Red has since submitted its squad list, and he is not in it!

The Spitfire used today could be either Merlin or Griffin powered, as BBMF have five Spits to choose from at present! Weather looks good