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Exactly. Does the manager know something we don't?

All this assumes we will start scoring more goals in open play. I remain sceptical i'm afraid because my half full glass is very slowly evaporating, despite the improved performance against Manure.

But he scored six goals last season. He's worth every penny

This is who we should have played against Manure in my opinion. So yes.

Yes, it really was dumb to sell both Mane and Pelle at the same time last year. We should have kept one or other until a suitable replacement was signed, maintaining continuity and reputation as a goalscoring team. It wasn't just fabulous strikers that we lost. but the know-how and tactics that went with them. We'll get there eventually, but it will take time, and an effective January signing.

I agree, and we don't only need a goal scoring figurehead. We still need midfielders to break out of Puel's defensive sideways/backwards conditioning and support whichever striker is attacking. Players need to to be more predatory in their tactics.

I just can't understand the logic of putting Long upfront. His skill is his speed from midfield to unsettle defences creating opportunities for goal scorers..

Bring back Long alongside Tad. 3-4-2-1

That should be 'to make'

There isn't any point in putting Long upfront. His strength is his speed stretching defences tomato space for others to score.

It would be great to play a different version of OWTS every match. There are some amazing ones out there.

And have a public symbolic destruction of it before the match begins in front of everyone.

I'm wondering by how few goals conceded we can claim a moral victory?

He'll probably want to leave Everton anyway because they're not ambitious enough.

Careful

Don't change Saints crest. Alternatives lack character, pride and history

This will create a stir. - Forster's quick reactions saved us from defeat.

I want to see the manager show that the team does have a system. We have lost the simple ingredient that has produced good results. - shape and structure.. We've been all over the place this season. Even if we don't win it's important that there are positive signs emerging.

Shooting practice - to avoid the ball going into the net. The only way they''ll score.

I'm wondering who might lose out at the back if VVD returns. Positions might have to be rejigged unless it's a straight swap for Stephens. It would be harsh if Player of the Month Yoshida got the chop.

We are 13th in the league

What's that then?

Well England are scoring more goals. Even our Bertrand scores with England. What has happened to the exciting Saints Way?

This. In the end it comes down to the players. We've now got a decent squad. Perhaps it could be better in some departments , but let's face it, we ain't rich. Les has absorbed criticism and done what was needed. So over to you fellers.

Boo Liverpool instead when they next come here. They're the chief villains.