suewhistle

Well, that was satisfying and a good atmosphere on the train home for the first time in ages! That was a comfortable win, even leaving aside the sending off. A well managed second half, often camped in their half and with subs getting minutes to rest tired legs in what is a really busy programme. The movement and support for the player on the ball is so much better and it's not just Jander who wants the ball: they are all quite happy to receive it. I anticipated that AA wouldn't get as much space as at Charlton but he continued to drop into space very effectively. Quarshie grew in to the game and such a good player to have for potential breaks, but beyond the standard Saints' fan default assumption that the opposition will soon score there really wasn't much to worry about. The Downs chant was mildly amusing the first time you hear it, but it can't help the player, and once was enough. There will be a great roar when he finally scores though!

Bastard! What about a forum poster?

Just gone past St Mary's on the train with the sun glinting off the water. Please don't let us down Saints, and can I see a win and a few goals for the cost of my season ticket? It's been PP value for a few years now.

Yes, when he has been substituted he seemed to be visibly tiring to me and that's when you are more likely to get injuries. It was regretful given his quality but I don't blame Still and the coaching team for that.

I don't think Wouts-is-name is particularly fast either?

What would your guess be? I wonder if there will be many last minute sales for tomorrow now that a few people have digested that we actually won 5-1 on Saturday?

What if Saints should win? Will the froth be a different colour, who will he blame? Three points would be nice but watching that would be even better!

I hadn't seen the score so went for a look. From The Guardian report:

I don't think Pilchards ever got over the cutting down of his favourite tree..

No Ryan Manning in the RoI team? Plus Azaz has a booking.

I thought it was a reasonable non-commital answer. Did they really expect a definitive one?

Oof, but so true. Setting us up to fail.

Is it pantomime season already?

You've a better memory than me, but I do recall thinking he had something about him. In the promising young player line how about Jankiewicz? wince.

I've been chuckling in recognition at that but at least I was there when he scored, and as I said above about players at least trying.. Ah yes, Alan Bennett, think I read about him but not in the country that season. It seems as more names appear even more are coming out of people's memory archives. I suppose every team has them but there must be an awful lot of players out there who have made money under false pretences.