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Becoming a good keeper as he has a confident defence ahead of him. Even Holgate was made to feel comfortable because we defend in two good banks of 4. Well done Martin & Mowbray.

Almost putting on Paul Moody to replace Matt Le Tissier who then responds with two worldies.

From a Millwall forum. I only watched the 2nd half yesterday, Southampton had quality all over the pitch, when they got the ball, they moved it around, to do so, players have to FUCKING MOVE. While a lot of their passing wasn't always hurting us in relation to the score line, it made us run around like headless chickens wasting valuable energy and in the latter part of the game it showed. We on the other hand, didn't know what to do with it when we got it half the time, passing seemed to be something very few were capable of with any accuracy, although, saying that, there were 2 occasions when we moved it fast, direct, ON THE GROUND, and created momentum even if it only resulted in 2 shots from outside the box. It got me applauding them from the other side of the world. It showed that we CAN be direct and pose a threat when done correctly, it showed that we CAN and DO have the ability to pass the ball in an attacking manner and this against a team who had the ability to run rings around us. There is hope. Overall though, we were second best all over the pitch and things have to change and fast. We do have the players to play attacking football, we need to make our home a fortress as it is stunningly obvious in results and performances, that the players are nervous as fuck, probably due to the abuse given to them by home fans from time to time, which, although I get, has to be directed in a constructive manner, not after 10 pints and a bit of doings. I saw someone talking about our midfielders and that none of them can play, I disagree. I think it is the WAY we play that prevents them from being as effective as they could be, although, yesterday for instance, after seeing Southampton knock it around and through us at will, did cause me to shout "get closer to him then you cunt" on more than one occasion. I was always taught to defend from the front, can't effectively do that with 1 upfront so we start defending from the midfield, who it seems have been told to defend the defence so they give ground in the middle of the park allowing teams to knock it about, gain confidence, and get us on the back foot AT HOME. If we need to change one thing, it is to stop this bollocks at home, away from home, fair enough, but at home, get at em, get the crowd on your side and go for it. Why have 11 defending a corner? We get the clearance to the half way line, where 2 Southampton players pick it up and start again, managing to play it through and around us to feet when they are outnumbered, how about leaving the strikers ( plural used there as we should always play with 2 at home ) up front either side of the center circle to pick up the clearances, that would automatically mean Soton having to have at least 3 stay back and maybe 4. Anyway, I could go on, but rant over. We are capable, we just need someone to steer the team in the right direction.

I can see Ipswich having a bad patch but I can’t see Saint’s continuing our run.

Seriously come on we should be pissing all over Birmingham at home. Score early and the 3,000 away fans will make them even more jittery. With a decent manager and a good players system we should be winning this 4-1. As it’s Russell Martin with the way he wants it played then I say 1-1 or 1-2 to them!

Can’t understand why we didn’t try to win last nights game which on paper is much harder than Birmingham. Those 5 players came in were mostly fucking shit. I know he said injuries but if you’re on the bench then you are fit to play. Should have gone all out against a frail team lacking confidence with no points in the last 4 and then shut the shop up and put these squad players on to defend what you had.

Very true. The amount of times you see them running in spaces looking for a through ball but it never happens. Then you start giving up because you are drifting out the game. What do you do next? You start looking for the ball in midfield which is already compact.

Just please don’t play Holgate anywhere on the pitch at the start. He doesn’t breed confidence to anyone around him!

Been a sulking cunt in training these last few months I’ve been told. They should just sell him to anyone 50% below his value as he is a waste of space and wages too. PS - Just maybe he might step up for that Scotland forward line in the euros finals if he wants it.

The first 25 minutes of the second half was a pathetic waste of time. We just wanted to pass the ball for the sake of passing the ball. I used to love watching Barcelona pass the ball around but 9/10 they would at least threaten the oppositions goal a few times. I’m actually not surprised our two best players got subbed off eventually as they drifted out of the game with boredom.

Totally agree. Anyone defending that performance needs to be shot. Played bottom of the league Boro and we lost and now Rotherham today who are fucking shit. We might have the odd win but overall we are going to be hit and miss all season.

Shows how shit our players were on getting on the end of his corners. Think we scored once last season where he’s already done 4 in 9 games for West Ham.

I would rather stick a deck chair up front than Adams. Shocking player with a stinking attitude. Hoping for the same starting line up but the subs need to be more impactful as last night they were all shit.

Some of Baz passing has been immense? I’m hoping he’s not going to roll the ball and pass his way to score down the other end?

Got to laugh at the situation as it’s not getting better. Loved lungs Hitler effort and now this on Twitter https://x.com/tommysh50923362/status/1705968909290033276?s=46&t=PzJV-w5_gZqcPycNPZLiaQ

I’m sorry but I don’t trust whatever they have planned next. Martin is not going to get better as we are getting worse. Leeds next week and Piroe will score an hat-rick and finally put his ex manager out of his misery. Time to get these cunts out of the club as they have no idea how to run this football club. Honestly fucking Boro dicked us this afternoon and Russell’s is going to waffle some shit in the press conference. Ha ha ha 4 games lost in a row.

Let’s remember everyone has kicked Boro’s arse this season. We look afraid to attack to destroy the little confidence they have. If anything we are the team trying to hold on.

Keep it tight at the back and then put your fast runners on when the game opens up. Im getting to the point of being pissed off when we go one nil down in the first 20 minutes.

Football is a simple game if you let it be. Do you honestly think KWP would want the ball passed back to him with two players running at him? Do you think Charles loves someone passing to him as the last line of defence? How about Edozie sprinting down the wing with a clear pathway and then playing it back to defence because he had to follow orders? I honestly believe the manager should shut the fuck up and let them play football the way they have been brought up to play. With fun, passion and a open mind to create opportunities.

Ted Laso for me. Dead serious too as I’m watching the 3rd series now and I loved his ‘believe’ chat when the sign fell down. Just my personal thoughts….. Wilcox wanted Martin and no way will he allow him to be sacked. Think we have him until Xmas at the latest and if we are hoovering on the 17th place mark in the league with a -28 against our name then he will have to swallow his pride.

Watched it already. He said ‘We need to be braver on the ball and I’m delighted how we are currently on second place for the most passes. Asked if he thought getting out of the championship was the main objection and he replied yes of course it is but I want to stamp my brand of football to the team so my legacy will live on. He did say he may spring a surprise on Saturday in the captains department as Adam Armstrong is shit.

Most of you have picked the team that I would of selected to start the game vs Boro. I want them from the keeper to pass it to KWP who passes to Bednarek and him to Charles, THB, Manning and repeat it 20 times before Charles gives it to the Boro striker who hits it through Bazunu. Then Russell steps up and claps to give Charles some encourage and then does a downward motion to say stay calm. This is great football and I’m super jealous of all those lovely fans travelling up to watch it. Boro 2 Saints 1 (OG)

It’s not Russell Martins fault. The club hired him the same way it hired Selles and Jones. We would not of been in this mess today if we showed a little more ambition by getting in a decent manager that knows how to improve players. Honestly, Jones, Selles and Martin are pathetic cheap gambles and it’s continuing to bite us on the bum. What useless cheap twat is lined up next or just maybe they might just get it right?

Like we sent Tella away for game experience. That went well as he returned and wanted out. Ballard is probably thinking I’m not good enough to get in a team of misfiring shit prima donnas then fuck you!

Thoughts are with you Whitey. Football is nothing when you can’t share the joy with your loved ones. Is it time for Saints to set up with a back 5 and less attacking players? Sit back and draw Ipswich to break us down before we hit them on the break? Our attacking football is suicidal and every single time we play into the hands of the opposition.