Harry_SFC

It's not about who I'd bring in instead, that's the job for the scouting department. I'm sure there are players out there. He is very prone to ball watching and his mistakes have led to a number of goals conceded this season alone. If someone did offer silly money for him then I certainly wouldn't be adverse to him going. Doubtful anything will happen anyway.

Newcastle interested in Bednarek according to sky. If we could rinse them for £20 million plus then happy days. Pretty average defender who makes a fair few errors.

His agent is Nathan Bertrand, Ryan's brother. He also represents Broja, Simeu and Levi Colwill.

Broja has clearly enjoyed his time here so far and obviously loves the fact he is pretty much guarenteed a start each week. I'd imagine he'd get a hefty pay rise if he joined us as well. Despite being a Chelsea lad, him joining us permanently isn't as far fetched as it might seem. Also he knows that if he performs well for us over the next 2-3 years he'll probably be back at Chelsea anyway. I wonder whether reported interest in Broja has sped up the bidding process from our end?

Pretty good at defending (which is the main thing) but going forward he seems to struggle.

One of the best CB performances I think I've ever seen to be honest.

Forster; KWP, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud; Romeu, JWP; Armstrong, Redmond; Adams, Broja.

Not sure I get the hype with Tella tbh. Yes he is quick and yes he works hard but does he have any quality on the ball? If so I'm yet to see it. The quicker Tino and KWP are back in the side, the better.

This really. I'm sure the club are doing everything they can to sign him permanently. If it doesn't happen then fair enough.

I would do this but have Adams in for Tella who looked absolutely knackered when he came off yesterday.

He's had one or two good games for us but that's about it. If we are planning on keeping KWP at LB long term then I'd sell Valery in the summer and buy a new RB.

Forster; JWP, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud; Romeu, Diallo; Tella, Elyounoussi; Redmond, Broja. Subs: Caballero, Stephens, Lyanco, Chauke, S.Armstrong, Walcott, A.Armstrong, Long, Adams (if back from covid)

You say that but Long and Elyounoussi came on in the forward positions and looked much more of a threat. Not sure if he's low on confidence, struggling to adapt or not actually that great. As we know, Che struggled in his first season but he still contributed with his hold up play and good passing. I'm just not sure what Armstrong brings to the table.

Going by today's training gallery.. McCarthy, Smallbone and Livramento are currently out injured. Adams and Stephens are still out with Covid.

Their last 3 games have been postponed. Surely they don't have any players left that haven't had COVID!

Looks like we've lodged a complaint.. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/12/31/southampton-lodge-newcastle-complaint-premier-league-covid-cases/?utm_content=football&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1640958153-1

As annoying as it is, there are positives for the Wolves game in 2 weeks. Che, Lyanco and Stephens will be back, Tino can rest his knee and Salisu would've served his suspension.

Might as well just call it off now tbh and save everyone a waiting game.

Well I guess they can say that, although if they are returning negative tests after 6 days then the chances are they had very few symptoms.

4 of them missed the Man Utd game on Monday..so unless they all tested positive on that day then they should be back (as long as they are negative now obviously)

Don't forget the 3/4 players who did have covid should be back on Sunday providing they test negative.

Have you watched McCarthy this season? Most stuff hit straight at him or slightly to either side of him has gone in.

This is where Ralph's tactical naivety really shows. With Tella out and others not match fit surely you stick Diallo in CM with JWP and Romeu then play Redmond and Ely either side of Broja?

Out team is pretty average but we need to be harder to beat. You know we have two crap centre backs so why not try and protect them a bit more. Maybe try 3 in midfield? This obsession with 2 upfront and 2 in midfield in every game we play is our downfall.