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I think its inevitable we'll make a few changes , got to trust some of the squad players to put some minutes in, could do with Jelert playing at right back to give Bree a rest , but can't remember when Jelert was last in the match day squad. We're massively dependent on Peretz staying fit, all gone quiet on Mccarthys recovery from injury, would be good to have him back available should the need arise. Had a read through Blackburn forum, sounds like they have a few struggling with fitness and like us only have a few days recovery from their last away game, suggestion that 32 year old Saints legend Nathan Redmond might get a rare start Blackburn have some confidence in the fact they've gained a lot more points away from home than at Ewood this season, 8 away wins the same as us, away to teams who attack them seems to "suit their style of play on the break" https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/26013777.blackburn-rovers-running-fumes-injury-list-grows/

What a bargain these turned out to be, a mate of mine got them for himself and his lad for Christmas, people laughed at the time but they couldn't have timed it better, now planning where to buy their Wembley tickets

Made me laugh they had to find a shirt for Bragg, no name or number on it, all felt very Sunday league at the time. We had a back 5 of Roerslev , Edwards, Wood, Quarshie and Manning, good times.

I've parked at the actual stadium car parks for a few England games , Wembley Pink parking if Saints get allocated that was very efficient and actually hasn't taken long to get out of , worth checking it out , looks like available to book on Tuesday https://www.wembleyofficialparking.com/Events.aspx?CustomerId=1

Blackburn recently have been very defensive and it has paid off for them, aim for the 0-0 and look to nick a goal, hopefully they're experiencing same fatigue as us and leave a bit more space for creative players to exploit. We certainly owe them after the defeat up there earlier in the season, one of the most ridiculous games I've seen. Bragg had to be picked up in a taxi from Leicester where u21s were playing and driven up. Welington got a red card. Didn't Shea Charles get a bad injury? Was an all round disaster. We've come a long way from this line up , Jack Stephens coming on in midfield

Annoys me that Saints made this a Cat A pricing fixture as previously scheduled as last home game of the season, obviously its now moved to a midweek game mixed in with a busy run of games, going to be a fairly small crowd, 3000 empty in away end as they're bringing about 150 fans, then will be loads empty either side in blocks 20 and 29.

I actually think Blackburn is going to be one of those annoying tricky games for us, their manager is an expert at approaching games with a weaker side than opponents and battling it out, he's had some good results there and did well with Northern Ireland. If Wrexham get a win at Birmingham today it will keep race open for 6th

Completely agree, Derby were a textbook Eustace side. He's very good at frustrating teams and when we went a goal down it wasn't easy to get back into it. Needed to be patient, far too many fans moaning around me with short memories of our recent achievements, they soon cheered up when Scienza magic got us back into the game. Derby fans made a lot of noise and good numbers. 31,206 attendance think our biggest of the season Azaz might need a rest on Tuesday night

Only one win in the last five games for Millwall.....

No bit more , over 21k , not all will go to this but would expect most of the lower tier to go to season ticket holders

You'll be absolutely fine, I wouldn't be surprised if Saints dont put the extra blocks on sale until then, will be a good couple of thousand still available

Matsuki will no doubt be very keen to recreate his idol Tadanari Lee goal against Derby.

Its not just from the East, its Southampton Central so all directions impacted. A mate of mine travels down from London for home games, honestly its been shit all season hardly ever just a normal direct train to Southampton Will certainly add to traffic with a sold out St Mary's , few cruise ships in as well that always adds to the gridlock

Monday, sales look strong, 3 blocks sold so far, couple still to be put on sale

Yeah I think Millwall could do it if they win at WBA tonight, tough game against a Baggies side who haven't lost for a while. A West Brom win however would be very welcome leaving us 6 off Millwall with two games in hand.