Harry_SFC

I know it's only one game but it's a great start for them. They've invested heavily but it's what you have to do these days to have any chance in that league. West Ham will be down there this season I think.

1-1 against the run of play

Sounds like Leicester really struggled in the first half against Preston. Wonder how many of their players actually want to be there because their front 3/4 should be ridiculous at this level.

We also probably wouldn't see any "statement" signings unless we sold one of them.

Can't pretend I've heard of him but he looks like a decent player. Just scored for them this afternoon too. Looks like we are finally being linked with players after not hearing a great deal since we signed Downs.

Tbf we've seen him play in the middle and on the right and to me he looked a lot more effective out wide.

It would be nice to have a good ball carrier (Rudoni, Dibling etc) on one side and a more pacy dynamic player on the other.

You'd have £20-25m left over too.

Very good answer and what we've been crying out for. The majority of us don't like 3/5 at the back but I could understand why he's doing it and he's just confirmed that.

Yeah, there's certainly worse leagues to sign players from.

If we don't end up selling Dibling then I wonder if he would sign a new contract with a realistic release clause in it. Because if he doesn't then everyone loses out in a way. Saints miss out on a proper transfer fee and Dibling has to play at least another season on what I'd imagine are pretty low wages. Not entirely sure it's something the club would offer though. Will his heart be in it? Personally I'd rather he was sold now.

Cajuste and Akpom unlikely to feature for them due to fitness concerns with Burns and Hutchinson obviously out too. Philogene back though.

Personally I would play this side Bazunu; Sugawara, THB, Quarshie, Manning; Downes, Charles, Fernandes; Robinson, Fraser, Stewart/Downs.

Leicester and Ipswich both out to lower league opposition 🥳

Yeah I'm not confident about this deal.

Poor miss really but the pass from BBD was not ideal. You'd expect an international striker to do better with it though.

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.