Lord Duckhunter

Yeah, Lee on Solent Saint”s I think. There can’t be too many other explanations for somebody thinking he’s a league above every other midfielder in the Championship.

Dear god!!! “A level above any other central midfielder in this league”, don’t you realise how ridiculous that statement is? Did you watch the first half last night, he certainly wasn’t a level above their midfielders who were excellent. If you think he’s a level above Jander you’re either related to him, or need sectioning. He’s been a good signing, good value for money,and he’s playing well in the championship., that’s it. Hes not a level above other top midfielders in this league, he’s not even a level above the midfielders who play in the same team as him, let alone the whole friggin league.

The Dobbin who missed an absolute sitter today, as well the chances he missed against Bolton? If he’d taken the easy chances he’s been presented with this season, we’d have 4 more points.

What a load of old pony. Downes & Jander, when fit are the best 2 at the club. It’s totally irrelevant what any of the 3 did or didn’t do in previous seasons, or in their careers. Its got fuck all to do with evaluating their careers, we’re picking 11 to play a game this season, not handing out lifetime achievement awards. I didn’t say his career was bang average, I said he was a bang average player Premier league player . He was, which is why he didn’t move on unlike countless others who did. When he eventually did, he proved he was average. Mark Noble was bang average and he played over 400 games & scored 50 odd goals. Mark Hughes was a bang average manager, how many premier league games did he manage for 6 different sides?

What’s that got to do with anything? He’s been the stand out midfielder in Tonda’s reign, and should be starting as many games as possible. The time to consider whether he can play in the premier league, is when we’re in the premier league. Until then, his premier league record is as relevant as his skills as a Bongo player.

Fuck me, where have you been the last 30 years?

What a load of old pony. I don’t dislike the bloke, I don’t know him. I have always said he’s a bang average premier league player who was over rated on here. That still stands, the difference is we’re not playing in the Premier league. If he’s anywhere near the starting 11 if we’re promoted I wouldn’t put much on us staying up. It’s fucking obvious to everyone that a bang average premier league player is decent for the championship. Decent, but he’s still the 3rd best central midfielder at the club.

What’s the agenda then chump? Is preferring Downes & Jander an agenda now.

If everyone’s fit, and it’s a must win game, Jander & Downes start for me.

Calm down….. He’s not even the best central midfielder at the club, yet alone head and shoulders above the rest of the league.

Some common sense. It wasn’t some sort of conspiracy or anti Saints agenda. The same people moaning, would be praising the ref had they had a similar goal disallowed. It wasn’t like the Bolton one which was a blatant fuck up, no Var so the referee made a decision.

Entertaining game. Very even first half, was impressed with them during first 45, but after the break we totally outplayed them. Bragg probably my MoTM, but I thought Manning had a good game as well. Everyone was a 8ish, no poor performances really.

Still not protecting the ball enough for my liking. There was a spell towards the end of the first half when it bounced off him 2 or 3 times and it put us back under pressure. Yes, he looks ok when he’s got space to turn, if he’s going to play up top alone he needs to protect the ball better. Worked extremely hard and was the main trigger for a better second half pressing performance. But to suggest his performances are promotion level is hopeful in the extreme. He's gone from pony to promising, but I’d have Larin over him everyday of the week. He’s not putting pressure on Larin or Azaz, no way he starts in a must win game if everyone’s fit. He may end up as a genuine alternative, but he’s not there yet.

Nowhere near.

Depends which THB version we are talking about. The one post Jan window was exceptional, a bit better than this German. The one pre that was very poor. This guys been a solid 7 or 8 most weeks, THB had some stinkers.