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If we're not going to be excited then what's the point. We're already overloaded with players that don't excite me

Honesty isn't something they are programmed for

Just start with your best players. Simples

Very surprised to see Matsuki start. He seems very lightweight and unsuited to a physical derby

I mentioned Parrot a few weeks ago, but was told he was out of our price range and already playing at a higher level.

Nothing but good feelings towards Ryan and best wishes for his future. He always gave 100% for us and it was just age that caught up with him that hurried his departure.

Definitely

I don't doubt you but is a surprise nevertheless.

I guess we must disagree on this. My perception was that our performances dropped in intensity and quality upon Stephens return. I definitely think 4 at the back suits the current Saints personnel. That season in the Championship under RM where we played 4 at the back was the only successful campaign under SR's ownership. Playing 5 at the back requires 3 skilled, ball playing CBs which we don't possess.

My apologies, my response was unfair. However, I still think 4 at the back suits the current Saints personnel. That season in the Championship under RM where we played 4 at the back was the only successful campaign under SR's ownership. Playing 5 at the back requires 3 skilled, ball playing CBs which we don't possess. It requires good wing backs which we also don't possess. The players we have suit 4 at the back rather than 5. THB, our best CB, is far more comfortable in that setup. It means we don't play the ball sideways and backwards so much. It means we have to play 2 proper full backs rather than pretend that Manning is a wing back and hamper Fellows who is clearly a winger not a defender. Finally it allows us to play another midfielder or attacker, rather than Shoehorn a weak CB like Woods into the team. Just my take ..

Totally unsupported by facts. The great unbeaten run we went on in the championship was with a CB pairing of Bednarek and THB. Results started to deteriorate when Captain Jack returned to the fold and RM tried to Shoehorn him back into the team. Still, don't let facts get in the way of a story.

I hope Manning stays on the bench

Scienza and Azaz off. The white flag has been raised

We are starting to retreat and creak

Stewart has been excellent