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None of that matters - if the ref saw it he is obliged to stop the game. Not saying that's right or wrong but it's the rules and I get that we'd have been gutted if it happened to us.

Did the ref not spot Downes getting a serious head injury? I can only think he didn't see the incident properly (although he ran straight past Downes) otherwise he should have stopped the game immediately.

Boro cheating - surely not!

Dobbin is poor on the left. His best work is in the middle.

Preston will offer 3 shirt buttons and an out of date luncheon voucher.

Can't see it myself.

It is unlikely to distract the players in the heat of a match.

Following his impressive debut this is a signing that really excites me. I haven't seen the whole game but the positivity of the comments on here make me think Keven is the real deal. He is clearly a big physical centre back who can handle the type of striker he will face in the Championship. The fact that he was able to bully Coburn, one of the toughest in the division, emphasises this fact. Also he was clearly talking and shouting from the first minute so good signs that he will develop into a real leader. We have not had this type of centre half for a long time and he could join the legends of the past such as Killer, Toby, Fonte and VVD. These sort of players can turn an average back four into a good one just by their presence. I'm hoping Keven is in the same mould. It's obviously very early days for his Saints career but my gut tells me he is going to be special for us. Going back to his leadership attributes I wonder whether he might be given the captain's armband sooner rather than later. If he turns out to be an absolute rock at the back it would be great to see such a man mountain leading out the side and, seeing him at the head of the team in the tunnel would give our opponents pause for thought. He'll probably have a nightmare on Tuesday now 🙂

Was travelling so only caught some of the game on radio Solent. Brilliant result and sounded like some stand-out performances particularly from Azaz, Larin and Schlott. I feared for us against Millwall so enjoying a helping of humble pie. Our midfield must have held up well even when Downes went off and with Jander to come back maybe we have enough. This is a great win and we have our mojo back so hats off to Tonda and the boys.

That's fine as long as we have a replacement lined up and can get it over the line before deadline.

Still remember the indignation and sheer arrogance of Russboy when somebody dared to question Baz's ability at a Fans Forum. Baz has been proving Russ wrong ever since.

How can you possibly know a new striker is most certainly coming before Tuesday?

Guess we'll find out soon.

So our midfield options will be Downes, Jander, JWP, Bragg and Matsuki. Very lightweight imo.

Do we think that's our business done in terms of incoming players?