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Thank fuck we beat Everton. Still a massive game for us but we go there with the confidence of a Premier League victory in the bank. Question mark over Lallana's availability, about to go into a 2 week break so if there's half a chance he's alright then worth the risk against Wolves rather than saving him for the horrendous run we have till Christmas. If no Adam then Joe starts, add Flynn and Mateus as the other 2 midfielders. It must be tempting to start Adam A on the left for this, Tyler on the right and Archer in the middle of the front 3. But for balance I reckon we start with Fraser on the left, Archer in the middle and Adam A on the right. As hard as it is to leave Suga out, KWP has to play and play in his strongest position, THB, Jan B and Jack S to complete the 4.

Pleased you recognise that many styles could give us an abysmal season too.

Not really, many styles could also equal the same outcome.

There you go again... I didn't accuse anyone of shitting their pants about anything. I'm not expecting everyone to agree on anything be that style of play - you're just making this up. You clearly have an issue with my opinion, of which I couldn't give a shiny shit.

No, you're creating an argument that doesn't exist. I'm enjoying the football we try to play. I don't like losing. One does not necessarily equal the other.

Yep, and if you insist on being as base with your correlation then I also enjoyed all 87 points from last season too. Being a proper Saints fan over multiple decades I'm used to a bit of adversity in the top league, the trick is not to shit your pants too often.

An agenda on a football forum? Unlikely these days. All the poster said was he was enjoying the football, some actually do, surprising / alarming / triggering as that is to you.

Chill, Whitey, it’s just an opinion.

How often is that ball or similar actually on for us to play? No doubt it's more than we see happen but equally when we do try and force it we lose possession of the ball. We retain the ball when that type of ball to Suga is not on.

You mean by securing the ball on the edge of our box, allowing Fernandes to break into their half, having gained control 40 yards out he turns back, plays the ball back into our half to our defenders, who eventually switch the play to find Suga wide right who passes into AA for a first time finish…. what part of that is not how we’ve been trying to play for the past 16 months??!! I’m sure I heard somewhere that it was 40 seconds from the ball hitting our bar to being in the back of the Everton net. That’s not some lightning counter attack or huge hoof ball into the box which may be seen as “the antithesis of what Russball is all about…” or some other nonsense that you see on here.

Yes, this, all of this and some 😇

Just my opinion but Gio adds significantly more to this forum than some I could think of..

I actually feel sad for you. We lose because of him, and win in spite of him… ok then.

Waited a long time for a week like this. Definitely got the rub today but think we deserve a bit of luck on our side.

No, we get better at what we’re trying to do, improve that way and hope that results in a change of result.

Adds mental to the list , helpful as ever. The football isn’t that different to last season, clearly we’re a long way off being as successful as last season for obvious reasons.

Maybe they are right, maybe they are not. Point is if you have a different opinion to the majority or you enjoy the football the team are trying to play and played last season that doesn’t make you wrong, or Martin’s hairdresser / mother / missus.

Every fan is entitled to their opinion.

When have I said that? And what has that got to do with the point raised?

Doesn’t really matter, people will hear what they want to. This place has turned into a sad echo chamber where if you offer a different perspective you’re a “Martinette” or a member of his family, his hairdresser or Lucy. Pathetic and sad.

A running statue?? Apologies, the pedant in me has a terrible sense of humour. Anyway, to answer your question, n+1 OR more than 9 games.

Scrape through the play offs?? It was never fucking in doubt. 🧐

guess we'll find out tomorrow 😇

Massive game for us. We need Lallana from the start for this and hope he can make the difference in the 60 odd minutes we'll have him for, whilst the dugout heroes settle into a low block. I know Jack being available may not be palatable to some but he does give us the option of going 3 at the back and push KWP and (probably) Manning higher up the pitch. If not then the central pairing of THB and Jan has looked ok. Downes in the 6, Adam L and Matteus in the 8s. The front 3 is tricky. Tyler looked like he needed a rest in the last couple of league games but if Lallana starts then their link up could be the key to unlocking Everton's defence. If not Adam A will "do a job' I thought his decision making was poor on Tuesday after getting into some great positions. Archer down the middle and fuck knows wide left, if only my calf wasn't a bit tight... Up the fucking Saints!!!

Oh so predictable Have a day off