James

Thought Morgan was great in the first half, as was Lallana but he went missing in the second half. Puncheon was also excellent, great to have him back in the team. Martin and Fonte did a great job defending the hoof ball except from that N'Daw header early on. Shame we can't appeal Fox red, as it was absolutely outrageous. Phil Dowd really is an idiot. If Sharp had taken his chance first time we'd be talking about all 3 points! But let's not blame him for one missed chance eh?

Phil Dowd really is a ridiculous ref. A red card for Fox, but a yellow for a cynical foul on Guly when through - beggars belief really. Content with 0-0 though, especially with Cardiff losing. Why didn't Sharp take his chance first time though?!

Will be annoyed if Connolly does start over Sharp, he was pants against Leicester and Cardiff and has a tendency to go missing in tough away games.

What a surprise that a brummie thinks they'll turn us over! Has anyone forgotten just how poor they were at SMS? Probably the worst side to come down all season! Their personell hasnt exactly improved since then. If we play well we will win. I think everyone is getting way too carried away about how good brum are. Ok, they've scored a lot of goals recently but if you watch highlights of their Leeds match, they gave so many opportunities to Leeds which were missed. Lambo and sharp won't be so forgiving today I don't think. As you say though, we shall see!

From watching the second half highlights of the Cardiff match it looks like we absolutely battered them and should have won. Depends on how we start the game I think, if we can keep it tight and score first then we have an excellent chance. I'm more worried about letting in a stupid goal though to be honest.

Come on

Come on corner

COYR lets win this.

What is going on with us at the moment? Ridiculous

Sounds like the refs done us there. Come on Saints we cant afford to lose this one.

Why not loan Barnard to Donny? They'll need a striker and he needs games...cant help but think he'll have limited chances now what with Sharp, Lee, Lambert, Guly and Connolly in front of him at the moment.

Lallana --- Cork --- Hammond --- Puncheon/Chaplow/Guly

Is it greedy to want just one more in? A quality CB on loan and we'd be all set I think. Absolutely buzzing about our chances now...what a transfer window this has turned out to be. The Sharp signing shows me that we really are going for it. COYR

Fantastic news - my next game is WHU away, can't wait to see him and Sir Rickie tear them a new one. We must have the most formidable forward line in the Championship now?

Absolutely thrilled by this news. The player I wanted us to get at the start of January. He is a proven goalscorer and I think he'll strike up a good partnership with Rickie. Just what we need to give the team a boost. Welcome to Saints Billy. I assume he can't play tomorrow night? Which is a shame.

DAVIS RICHARDSON FONTE MARTIN FOX PUNCHEON MORGAN CORK LALLANA/DE RIDDER LAMBERT GULY That would do nicely. As others have said, I think the outcome depends on us taking an early lead, too many times in recent games we've started sluggishly and been punished (where we weren't punished earlier in the season) we can't afford to let that happen tomorrow. COYR

I also agree, Sharp is the player I wanted us to sign at the start of January. No reason why Sharp couldn't make the step up to the Prem with us. I mean, who would have thought players like Hammond, Chaplow etc would be in with a chance of Prem football next year? If he fits into the team then there's no reason he won't develop further with us. Get it done Nicola.

What the same Brum that we battered 4-0 at the beginning of the season? They were one of the poorest sides I've seen this season. They probably thought we'd run away with it after we played them. Form can change in an instant as we well know. Also, you must be kidding about Leicester? They are 7 points away from the play offs altogether...they played well on Monday but are a long way from being they most likely to go up through the play-offs! If we can beat Cardiff then I'm confident we will go up in top 2. The main contenders for me are WHU, us and Cardiff - Brum will fade away imo.

Oh well Hooper was never going to happen - let's go get Sharp now.

Did nige give an interview? Any update on transfers?

Annoying to have let it slip with so little time remaining but not a bad result all things considered. Keeps everyone nice and fresh for a crucial one on Tuesday and glad to see Lambo back amongst the goals.

Agreed. Should have won us the game.

We do not need a replay. COYR

1-1 **** - had been coming

Exactly.