LuckyNumber7

No we shouldn't have. Sacking Puel was the right decision, I was dreading another season of having to sit through the dross he served up and have no doubt that if he were still here we would be in a similar position. Unfortunately it looks so far like Pellegrino is much of the same but if he does turn out to be a poor appointment it doesn't suddenly make sacking Puel a mistake, it just means we've made another poor appointment. I agree with what others have said about our squad not being that bad, whilst not world-beaters I don't think Puel and now MP have got the best out of what they have. However eight games into his reign is too early to make a proper judgement so although I agree the signs so far aren't good, it's not time to be calling for his head...yet.

That article is spot on, could have easily been written by someone on here.

I'm not really one for wanting managers sacked without being given a fair crack, but have to admit MP is looking horrifically out of his depth and as others have said, worryingly there is no sign of improvement. The fact that some are pining for Puel shows how bad it is. My main concern is who to get in if we did sack him as there's hardly an abundance of inspiring names out there who would be willing to come here. I would give him a few more games but if we are still plodding along in the same way with the same stubborn team selections then it probably becomes time to act.

So given we can't sign anyone until January, is sticking with the proven failures Redmond/Tadic the answer to our non-goal scoring problems? I couldn't give a damn about stats, Boufal has looked far more likely to make something happen in his cameos than Redmond has playing almost every minute of every game. Redmond is a complete waste of a shirt. I do agree with you regarding McQueen though, I'm disappointed he hasn't had more game time this season and it's also a shame Sims hasn't been available.

This! I'll be tearing my hair out if I see Redmond in the starting lineup again tomorrow, he is one of the most ineffective players I've ever seen in a Saints shirt. We have two options, either stick with the same tactics and personnel which has seen us fail to score in nine of our last ten home games, or try something different. Bomb Redmond out and get Boufal in Gabbi into the starting eleven and see what they can do, it literally can't get any worse!

Damn, hearing this has almost brought a grown man to tears. 24 years a Saints fan and he's only behind MLT in the legend stakes for me. Was delighted when we signed him but never in my wildest dreams did I think he would be that huge a success. Seeing him score on his debut in the League Cup against Northampton seems like only yesterday, what memories he gave us. That debut goal for England I think we all celebrated as if it was a Saints goal, truly the stuff of fairytales. Thanks for the happy memories Rickie and enjoy your retirement, would love to see you back at the club in some capacity one day!

Yes I remember Boufal and McQueen being excellent that night. He needs to be given a proper run of games to see if he can cut the mustard, Redmond and Tadic have had plenty of game time and failed miserably, what have we got to lose? He may end up a big flop but we won't know unless we play him, even in his cameos he looks far more likely to create something than Redmond has all season.

MP looking just as stubborn and negative as Puel. It's madness to keep persisting with this shape and personnel when it has already proved so ineffective. Can't believe Gabbi is again left on the bench while the chocolate teapot Redmond plays AGAIN. Honestly where are the goals coming from?

Redmond "utterly fantastic" 2nd half, seriously? He did improve slightly on the first half and previous performances but that was starting from a very low base. IMO he should be nowhere near the first 11.

Much better performance and good effort, but still looked like we could play all night and not score. Failed to score in 9 of our last 10 home games, a shocking stat. It's going to be a long season. Lemina is different class though.

You're certainly correct to an extent, but other clubs such as Palace, Stoke, Huddersfield, Leicester, to name a few manage to create an intimidating atmosphere so it can be done. I was at Leicester the season before they won the league and the place was literally bouncing for the full 90 minutes, Saints fans couldn't even hear ourselves sing and were completely drowned out. It just needs a bit of will and a coordinated effort but I think our fanbase is either too nice, or just prefer to whinge about everything rather than make an effort to support the team.

Olly Lancashire scored for Swindon last night as well.

Absolutely, it's no wonder SMS is so tame and lifeless if we have fans with this mentality. I have had a ST in the Kingsland North since we left The Dell but am seriously considering not bothering after this season. Nothing to do with the crap football being served up, but because I'm fed up of the dull, flat and soulless matchday experience. A few years ago our section was full of mostly younger lads who would stand and sing for most of the game, now I'm surrounded by tourists and silent middle class types who are more interested in their smartphones than the match or trying to create any noise. I used to be proud of our atmosphere but it is appalling now and sadly leaves me wondering why I bother spending £600 on something that is increasingly a chore rather than something I spend the week looking forward to. Would love it to change but I can't see it happening.

He is garbage, the fact he keeps getting picked is a sad indictment of our other attackers.

I'd like to see us play 352/532 with Cedric and Bertrand as wing backs, and Gabbi up front with either Austin or Long. That formation to me is the one that is best suited to the players we have, would allow us two strikers on the pitch, a solid midfield, and three good central defenders. MP does seem rather stubborn with the formation though.

Yep, he has completely disrespected the club over the last few months and is only now playing as he really has no choice, not because he wants to. For the fans to now adoringly sing his name like nothing has happened was cringey tbh. Don't know if I'll boo him but I certainly won't be singing the ****'s name.

No, I really like our badge. It's unique, instantly recognisable, and totally relevant to the city. I would find it sad if we scrapped it for some modern guff just to please social media.

Early days but already MP looks like Puel MkII. Can't just blame the manager though, a lot of our players aren't half as good as they think they are. Bertrand, Cedric, Tadic for example seem to think they are too good for us, well it's about time they started showing it on the pitch as right now they look bang average. Several players need dropping and a change of formation also needed.

Yep, couldn't agree more.

Obvious troll is obvious.

I've not read much of this thread but I find the title at least pretty pathetic. Sure Les hasn't got everything right and has said the odd daft thing but no-one is perfect. On the whole he, along with the Liebherrs and to a certain degree Ralph, have been a very positive and stabilising influence on the club. The future may be uncertain but I'm sure fans of many clubs would snap your hand off for what we've had the past few years, it's sad that some of our own supporters can't see that. For any who want rid of him I would say be careful what you wish for.

Nothing new, our support has been ****e for a few years now.

Our whole attack needs an overhaul, Tadic, Redmond and Davis just aren't good enough. Gabbi is quality but he is getting zero service and you can see how frustrated he is. Also Bertrand looked completely peed off and disinterested the whole game. If he's sulking as well get him out the team. A very lucky point. Impressed with how Huddersfield kept up their intensity for virtually the whole game. Another worrying performance from our pov though.

People take this booing of ex players too seriously sometimes, I booed him not because he left, but because of the way he went about it. However it's all pantomime stuff, I don't hate the guy and I appreciate what he did for us, but the club were just as good for him as he was for us. He is the one who came back from the Euros and started causing problems, he made his bed so he must lie in it. Those getting all soppy about it should know better by now that all players are just in it for themselves, there is no real affection for the club that employs them, they only care about the money.

Despite another blank I enjoyed that much more than the tedious rubbish we were served up most of last season, it felt like Saints again. The failure to score again is a worry but the football was so much more positive and there were plenty of encouraging signs.