Harry_SFC

With Walcott, Djenepo and Smallbone out and Armstrong not fully fit, will we see a start for Nathan Tella? Or could we play JWP on the right and give Diallo a debut in the middle?

Salisu still not fit according to Ralph..

It'll be interesting to see whether Everton opt to go for Godfrey at right back or Jonjoe Kenny who has just recovered from an ankle injury. We should definitely get at them - Iwobi nor James are interested in defending so there should be some space down the flanks. Also no silly free kicks being conceded outside the box, they're top of the list for headed goals in the last year.

Personally I'd be pretty happy with 3 points out of our next 2 games. Anything more will be excellent.

Armstrong has scored a few goals with his left foot, if that helps. I think he'd be more effective on the left than Walcott.

Armstrong straight in for Walcott and possibly Salisu on the bench instead of Stephens. Otherwise unchanged.

Although he's not massively clinical he is clearly a better football player than Shane Long. You can't put them in the same category pal.

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.