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It finally looks like Ralph is getting the best out of HIS squad...its taken 3 years but he finally has a group of players he actually wants at the club! I wouldn't be too fussed if we don't make any moves this month. We'll be fine. If anything, lets keep developing the group already here. In the summer we can say thank you and goodbye to Longy, Big Fras, and hopefully strengthen with a new GK, Wide attacking player, and a striker. I hope the owners are seeing how good Broja is! Lets get him back next season however means necessary!

If there was ever any doubt who the most important player at the club is, this stat backs up the fact its Stuart Armstrong: we need him starting tonight! And every other game for that matter! https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1480864090952187910?s=20

If there was ever any doubt who the most important player at the club is, this stat backs up the fact its Stuart Armstrong: we need him starting tonight! And every other game for that matter! https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1480864090952187910?s=20

This week is a big one for us, starting tonight at Selhurst Park...we need to start picking up some more wins to distance ourselves from the drop zone...need a big result somewhere! Hoping for 4 points this week to calm the nerves before Christmas...I'll be there tonight in full voice! COYS!

Dele Alli available for loan in January - Considering his best mate is Kyle Walker-Peters and they spent the summer training together in Dubai, it might not be unreasonable move from us! We clearly need a different number 10 option!

Just chiming in on the striker debate above: Che has pleasantly surprised me in recent weeks. He seems to be playing freely and with confidence. If he can continue to build into the 'leading man' role then it could get very interesting. Armstrong reminds me of when we first signed Che...lashing at chances, taking too long to release the ball. I think its only a matter of time before it clicks for him. Neither of them are the final product! Broja has the 'it' factor and I really do believe he can make chances out of nothing...remember his solo effort against West Ham when he hit the post? His cross for Redmond that he somehow didn't turn into the back of the net? He's going to be a star in the future with his combination of height, speed and composure in front of goal. As for striking options long-term...with Shane Long and Broja out the door at the end of the season, I could see us make a move for Eddie Nketiah possibly? If he's really seeking first team football as he claims to be in the media, then he would fit the mould of player we would normally sign.

Which Saints journalists do you think are the best to listen to/follow?? Obviously Blackmore is still doing a good job, but I really enjoy reading Tom Leach from Hampshire Live... Don't really bother with The Athletic, Dan Sheldon isn't great. Would be good to know if there are any other decent Saints reporters that are worth a follow? And who is the most reliable?

Its a bit of a luxury having a 17-year-old as good as Thierry Small waiting in the wings...clearly has that same 'it' factor that Tino has. If anything, this season is showing exactly why young players should be ditching the academy system of the top 7/8 clubs and be seeking first team football elsewhere. Tino and Broja shining under the Premier League spotlight, with Small soon to follow! Interesting to see which other players might also fall our way in the future!

Oh would you look at that...10 points from the last 12 and the panicking is all but over! Got to love a Saints meltdown!

Danny Ings ruled out through injury...and in other news the sky is Blue and the grass is Green... bring on the Broja Brace!!

Armstrong reminds me of Che when he first moved to Saints...very good at getting into goal scoring positions but just lacking a bit of composure and lashing at shots a little. No doubt he'll find his form very soon, I've been encouraged by the Che/Armstrong partnership

Big result for the B Team today, putting 4 past Villa! Good to see Tella, Smallbone and Small proving their worth and keeping their match fitness up for when they’re called upon in the Prem!

The exciting thing about Salisu as you can see him growing with confidence and composure with each game…he’s coming on leaps and bounds with the ball at his feet too. He’s one of the first on the team sheet now and you can see the game time is doing wonders for him…and he’s still only 22! big future ahead for this lad!

Understandably, many Saints fans calling for Fraser Forster to start today… But another Premier League clean sheet for Macca, and a couple of BIG saves at the end to secure the 3 points! Both keepers in good form!

Should have scored a couple more there, but a win is a win and another clean sheet! 7 points from last possible 9 + a decent performance against Chelsea. Roll on Villa and Norwich!