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Such a pity... but pretty decent performance... Lyanco might be a real gem. Good that some of the boys not playing regularly had a tough outing... will help us in the league. Theo has nothing much to offer, really sad to see him play like that.

Not bad first half but let down on the set piece. As long as we keep trying and give some of the boys that need it some game time, I think it will be a good evening irrespective of the result.... mind you I'm still hoping for a Che hat trick...

Damn that was a frustrating last thirty mins... RH should have made changes earlier, Stu for Theo was so obvious (although Stu did look really rusty) The boys did ok before then and that goal from Broja was really beautiful. Hope we don't come to regret the two dropped points. Tino is a baller ...wow.

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ok Second half prediction... Moj and Broja goals... 3-1 ... COYR

Sounded like a fun game - Lyanco a bit useless but let's hope RH works his magic Next round, man city away : we beat them 3 nil.... COYR

Nice shirt and the vid is pretty good too 🙂

Very much agree with @saintwbu . He hasn't been played in his natural position for any sustained period of time (I'd say a roaming attacking midfielder) but has shown he can play a role for the team especially supporting the left/right backs - he just needs to stay away from our own penalty area. He's talented, young and looks still hungry but really needs to beef up. We might see a better side of him after a rest this summer and a proper pre-season (although that could be said about any of our players). Unsure a year loan would afford him stability and opportunity for growth. Lastly, we have plenty of other issues on and off the field to take care of first (back-line, deadwood, etc...)

I'd be more than happy with a third 3-1 in a row ... Not bad line up... COYR 🙂

5 more performance like that to end the season... Pity we dropped the 2 points but a real gritty performance... Tremendous, COYR

Harsh sending off... A brave draw to boost the team's self confidence, would be a decent outcome... COYR

I'd assume one or two of Fraser, McC and Gunn need to be sold this summer... Maybe a last chance saloon for our current n1 to see if he can displace FF?

Same thinking here.. looks like 3 at the back, we need to keep up with Bale and Son so kind of makes sense with two WBs We need to find a solution to our midfield and maybe JWP as the anchor with Theo and Stu as more attacking makes sense (although I'd like to have seen the young Swiss lad)

So nervous but we're also restricted them. We usually have a good 20mins sometimes in the game, hopefully it's to come...COYR

I'm sure it's all a front. Ralph said to the boys, go easy, no injury, keep it below 5 or 6 , save yourselves for Sunday.... I hope so, else we are in shambles...

That frailty, which has been exposed in the past months, was kept buried. That's a real bonus. Fair we didn't play incredible football but we played our all from the 25mins onwards, stayed focused, got the chances and scored the goals we needed. And that's all that mattered. 3 points, and a happy Easter for all Saints... COYS

Agree with the bitter taste, however If we lose to them, I'd hope they win it... Can't really stand Vardy but the rest of the team, manager and supporters are pretty decent. Big difference to us, in the past few years at least (apart from actually winning something pretty big) is that they sold very well (Maguire, chillwell, kante, drinkwater, mahrez) and replaced by what seems to be as good if not better at a profit (Soyuncu, Maddison, Fofana, Ndidi, Tielemans, Castagne, Justin...) I'd have them in our line up any day of week). Unsure if they managed to get these replacements because they could offer better salary / signing-on fees, euro competition or recent success but we're certainly not in the same playing field anymore... Guess having an (family) owner that actually seems to care probably helps a lot.

Guess we could compare ourselves to Newcastle (current form is shitty, finances are bad, squad size is limited, owners want out) I'm happier with our lot that's for sure - Recent form includes a few games ravaged by injuries and suspensions, next few games look much better for us re 1st teamers back - Our finances seem similar to the past 50 years or so (were we ever flush? maybe only for a few days after selling VvD ?) - Squad size isn't too bad: couple of back up full backs and a midfielder away from decent (fair enough we need at least 10-25million for that) - Owner is (seems) invisible rather than an embrassement COYS

First twenty mins, we looked like a championship side... did pretty well after. Happy for Redmond and Djenepo to get on the scoresheet... nice goals all of them. Che so unlucky with the offsides, I like him a lot Armstrong, what a player All in all, easy win, clean sheet, in the semi, happy days 🙂 COYS

Everyone knew this was a free hit... we got easily beat, no surprise... move on with the knowledge that a few of our players got a rest COYS

He's on par with our other wingers (bar Amstrong) and scored us a couple of goals... I'd prefer him (sadly) to Theo if we were to turn one of these loans into a permanent signing. Certainly works hard, has decent speed and ball control. With a run of games, he could prove himself to be pretty useful.

drunk of happiness, good for you?

Phewww... Let's all get drunk tonight, we deserve it... and so did the lads today.

come on... good win ...COYS Will help the lads regain confidence... Most players back, we looked composed and fresh with good attacking intent. Salisu looked decent - for a first start. A game away from Wembley... yeah !!!!

Think Ralph summed it up: "quality of the opponent was better than ours...today". No shame with our current squad against a good Leicester team and there's always tomorrow. We had our chances and gave a pretty good account of ourselves for 60-70 mins ... A draw would have been a decent result, not to be. I still enjoy how our team is going about it with a set system, no fear and a willingness to work damn hard... Results will come. If we can bed in a few of the academy lads, maybe go on a little cup run and get that top 10 finish, I'd say mission accomplished .... would be a real improvement from last year and yet another sound layer for Ralph to build on.... COYS