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We can still ship a third here

Jones post match is going to be a collector's item

I can see him trying hard and getting sent off. Then us scraping the new dawn win against ten men.

To be honest it could be worse. Lavia is starting, Moi is not, Diallo is not. I looks more 4-4-2 than 5-3-2. That defence will need so serious cover in front of it though.

At least we have Lyanco to bring on to add defensive stability.

This has to be one of the most anticipated teamsheets

Oli knows. I would still take a horrible game we won 1-0 though.

I want us to win. I don't think Jones is up to the job. Win, lose or draw I'll be riveted to the circus around the manager.

I've finally worked out what he means by front footed

I feel quite nostalgic for the days when we had a Plan A.

If we nail our front foot down we're going to get even worse at defending crosses.

Except we've all seen that video from our training ground 😉

He's on a hiding to nothing there. At worst he didn't need to say he's not ready for the first team. But right to wish him well.

The downside is they've both had a week being trained in Saints' tactics now.

Maybe the post match interview aggression stats?

He's a lot calmer than his last presentation. Which is a positive. - He says we believe in what we do. - He resisted some chances to answer fan criticism - He says the results aren't good enough - He says he did take responsibility at the weekend - He says the team is strong tactically - Just mentioned god giving him strength

I don't really buy the whole Nathan Jones inherited a shambles thing. This squad is stronger than last season. They'd been playing poorly. He had 5 weeks to instil his style of play. Now 3 months in no one is quite sure what that is. Other than Man City the performances haven't inspired confidence. One thing is for sure, Poch came in and had the team playing the way he wanted quickly. He didn't waste time or energy banging on about how he'd been great in his previous job or answering back. He didn't talk down his predecessor's team or his players. He got his team to do the talking for him on the pitch and won everyone over that way.

History tells us the ball comes back, slicing through our midfield who watch on as the runners into the box compete to score from crosses.

If we win what will his post match interview be like?

There can be only one Nathan.

Get this keeper in the 1st team.

Keep that fucker away from these kids.

What sorcery is this? Our passing is so crisp.

Doyle!

Ballard!