Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

Probably took one look and ran a mile...

Or a cheeky relegation release clause. Twice the signing on fees?

When the Saints Gao marching in?

Coral have tweeted about the short odds on Walcott coming back Saints: Probably just reflects bets going in following the recent press stories but could still be a bit of a pointer to something happening soon?

Taking my son to his first away game, which he's really excited about. Unfortunately I suspect the atmosphere won't make it fun for him (& probably not the performance either!).

Today we saw the difference between a side who acted quickly when they appointed a manager who wasn't working out for them and a side who have persisted with another who isn't a good fit, in the hope he can somehow turn it around. Roy Hodgson, for all his faults, easily out manoevered Pellegrino this evening, IMO. Krueger's ill timed comments have backed us into a corner and mean we're probably stuck with Pellegrino for a few duff results more.

Ask for a refund?

Can we count Dennis Wise and Kevin Phillips?

More potential random Twittering from someone claiming to be a freelance journalist: Probably nonsense but thought I'd add it to this thread nonetheless.

Any fond farewells to the Arsenal faithful from Theo at the end of today's game?

Quotes from an Arsenal fan account called The Bottom Corner on Twitter: When questioned: No idea how valid an account it is but it might back up K,Billy's comment from yesterday?

I wonder if Mr Gao's arrival will herald a change of approach? Maybe his mandate is to sign players he's actually heard of and most football fans have heard of Balotelli. Interesting times ahead? Any teasers from MP in his post game comments tonight?

Finally put up a bit of a performance & with a bit more firepower could've nicked it. Was it me or did the defence seem more assured with McCarthy in goal? Has earned a run in the side for his clean handling & ability to claim crosses. With VVD all but gone, great time for Hoedt to put in a MOTM performance too.

If he can successfully form a bridge between the manager & players plus use the opportunity to develop into a top class coach, I'm all for it. Knows the club inside out too. I think it's something you see happen at other clubs (Bould at Arsenal, for example) and perhaps gives more continuity.

Didn't watch Palace v Arsenal but was Walcott lobbing his shirt into the crowd at the end in true "I'm off" fashion?

A chance to say goodbye?

A definite upgrade on what we've got. When do you think it may be announced?

The best result for Pellegrino today is he's not been sacked yet...

We asked the manager to have an influence on players & Mauricio has come in and made talented players like Romeu, Lemina & Gabbiadini sh*t. Impressive work.

Pellegrino at full time: "Where did they get that no 10 from? You can't plan for these unknowns coming in and influencing the game in this way. We were unlucky..."

Of which our starting striker has none...

Sell Virgil for £60 million & let Long go too and reinvest the £60000005 on a striker & attacking midfielder.

Harry Kane will score in the first 10 mins to break the record then we will storm back to win 4-1 with a scintillating display of attacking football, including a Gabbiadini hattrick. That's what I asked Santa for anyway...

Here's a personal positive - 2017 is nearly over. In the 35+ years I've been going to watch Saints play live, 2017 will be the first calendar year I've not seen us win a match (12 games). Good riddance to it & here's hoping to a much better 2018. Unfortunately, in order for that to happen I fear we'll either need a change of manager or to spend heavily on attacking talent or it could be just as bad...

Ordered mine over the phone without any problems this morning. Seems to be an online issue only.