Harry_SFC

Probably doing more harm than good for JWP and Ings being part of the squad at the moment. Clearly there are issues behind the scenes in the England set up along with the negative tactics and time away from the Saints training ground I can't find many positives. Obviously it's a great for their confidence etc but will they ever get a proper look in? It's highly doubtful.

He was an unbelieveable bargain.

Kinda backs up Ralph's thinking about getting Brandon Williams in on loan. A lot of our youngsters just aren't up to scratch yet, the others just aren't and won't be good enough (Valery, Slattery etc)

I think he's out of contract next Summer? Would be available for free in July.

I think he'll be a pretty good option off the bench, pretty low risk really. If Ralph is happy then I'm on board.

No chance

Probably a fair amount. Out of our price range though.

Grujic is a genuine defensive midfielder but also has a goal in him. The Hertha manager said that he's one of the best midfielders they have had. If we don't end up going for Diallo I'd take him over anyone else mentioned so far.

Nope, especially if we end up selling Boufal without an adequate replacement.

RLC as competition for Armstrong and Diallo as a Hojbjerg replacement? I'd be all for that. Expecting neither though.

I'd take odd flashes at the moment..

Indeed. Just like Mane was inconsistent for a good year and a half. Think he deserves another season before we write him off.

I'd say Salisu and Bednarek. Vestergaard probably 3rd choice. Stephens did improve last season but seems to have gone back to his old ways at the start of this one.

Who cares if it was a percentages cut back, it was a very good assist. No doubt you also thought his goal Vs Man City was a "fluke" and his goal against Sheffield United was "poor goalkeeping"

Sangare would've been perfect for the fee that was being touted. I can't see us being able to sign anyone until Hoedt and Boufal are gone. How depressing.

Djenepo looked awful, it almost seemed as though Ralph told him not to take anyone on?? Either his touch was awful or he just played the ball backwards. The total opposite of his performance Vs Spurs when he was arguably our best player. Armstrong wasn't much better. The central midfielders and centre backs were decent, which was good to see considering that's where we looked so bad against Spurs. We just need the defence and attack to click at the same time now!

Deals can be done in a matter of hours. How do you think players get signed within 30 minutes of the transfer deadline?

From the comments I've seen, Chelsea fans seem to think he's much better in the number 10 role or playing on the right hand side.

Plenty of teams play with a high line, but they have practiced it and have the quality of player for it. I actually think these tactics are the way forward (against most teams in the league) and will help us with our home form, IF we sign a defensive midfielder, a goalkeeper and Salisu lives up to expectations. Admittedly there are a lot of if's there. I think this is why Ralph was so annoyed about the international break just before the start of the season. The players haven't learnt the system properly.

Can't believe I'm saying this but I'd like to see Vestergaard come in for this one. Even though he's slow, he generally reads the game a lot better than Stephens and is actually better at passing as well. There's an argument to be had surrounding the keeper but I think McCarthy is just about the least shit out of the 3. You'd argue that this is the right game to play a higher line, as opposed to against Spurs. McCarthy, KWP, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Bertrand, Romeu, JWP, Armstrong, Djenepo, Adams, Ings. Subs: Forster, Stephens, Vokins, Jankewitz, Tella, Long, Obafemi. Edit - Just realised how inexperienced/poor that bench looks 😬

His finishing has been poor at times but he brings more to the table than Obafemi and Long in my opinion. He held it up very well today and was one of the better players on the pitch.

I don't think there will be many changes at all. You'd imagine that Forster, Djenepo and Vestergaard will play and possibly Obafemi but most of the first team players need minutes.

£20 million for Martinez is about right in my opinion. He looked quality at Arsenal last season.

Whilst I agree with the majority of this, I don't see how Shane Long would've made a difference really. With their defence being so deep, there wasn't any room in behind for the strikers to exploit. We lacked a technical attacking player yesterday. Armstrong would've made a difference but we need a proper player to challenge for that position as Smallbone adds next to nothing in that position. Personally I think we should've gone for one of Eze or Benramha. Shame they are both at/going to Palace! Very good signings for them IMO.

When DaGrosa took over as director at Bordeaux he made sweeping changes - including the manager, CEO and a majority of the office staff. Let's just hope he realises that isn't needed here!! (If it were to actually happen)