Harry_SFC

When we beat Huddersfield 5-3 under Martin he was one of the best players on the pitch and really stood out for them.

Sugawara actually defended ok tonight but you're right, his passing is abysmal.

Yep, I'd suggest a Fernandes replacement...

Downes booked for winning the ball

Archer is having a good half so far

At least Adams looked good outside of the six yard box. Downs looks just as bad as football as BBD.

Agree with this. We are really struggling in the middle of the pitch. Let's hope Still changes it at HT.

Can we just pay someone to take BBD? Honestly he's a complete joke.

I saw it mentioned (not sure where) that he actually prefers a move abroad if anywhere.

🚨 West Ham's opening bid for Mateus Fernandes was £28m + £2m in add-ons, to which Southampton quoted £50m –– there is a sizeable gap in valuations & a compromise is not close, with West Ham now prepared to cool their interest & explore alternatives #saintsfc @JacobSteinberg Seems to be going the same way as Dibling. Said club realises they can't get the player on the cheap so give up.

As much SR have been largely poor with recruitment to date, Fernandes was one they did get right and their stance in regards to selling players is great to see. Looks to me they want £100m in total for both players. Which would be absolutely amazing from our point of view (based on expecting both players to leave anyway)

It'll probably work just as well as it did when we played Leicester, Hull, Sunderland and Ipswich under his tenure.

Our players are in for a fight then

I think you missed the point, as usual.

I don't think any of the 3 relegated sides have been great this weekend but we've all scored goals in the last 5 minutes. The best teams find a way.

When you think that McCarthy was on £60k it seems perfectly reasonable to me.

Wednesday down to 10 men, Bannan sent off. Can't see them holding out now.

Yeah tbf their starting 11 isn't that bad. As you say they've only got 3 subs who aren't youth players. Now their goalscorer is off injured.

Id be very shocked if Leicester can keep hold of Fatawu before the end of the window. Bloke is way too good for this level.

🚨 A €12.5m offer from Southampton for Eduard Spertsyan has officially arrived today at Krasnodar — the Russian club are considering the proposal, while it remains to be seen if the player will accept the move #saintsfc @ArmenieFootball A bit at odds with what was reported the other day - that personal terms would be no problem. It does seem that he wants to go to a bigger side although rather join us than stay at Krasnodar.

Yeah it was subtle but I'd say it definitely impacted him. As you say, who cares!

Definitely not a coincidence with the Brighton come back as well. Wrexham looked dead on their feet compared to us. Certainly stands us in good stead going forwards.

Yeah, playing out from the back doesn't really suit him. But he is an athlete and did show that during the moment you mentioned. Got back and out muscled the attacker. He's still raw, but we should give him time to develop. I was more concerned with Edwards performance today tbh.

Looks like they snatched a point with a last minute penalty but their fans are already turning against him. I really don't think Martin will last long there if I'm honest.

I think it's confidence more than anything to be honest. He has the momentum of being one of the best players in the league last season. I don't think Martin truly believed in him two years ago, which would've been a kick in the teeth considering Smallbone played as a defensive mid when he's not able to fulfil that role.