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Reply | Boys From The Blackstuff
at 15:07 13 Jul 2026
Masterpiece. For those to young to remember the eighties a must watch if you want to understand how Thatcherism laid the foundations of today's Britain with it's gig Economy, zero hours contracts, increased inequality, and wrecked public services.
"I can do that - gi us a job" |
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Thread | What would be a good transfer window?
at 16:37 9 Jul 2026
Optimum, fairly realistic window for me would be:
Sell/ loan - Ramsdale, Bazunu,Sugawara, Charles,Archer, Downs,Diaz, Larios,Robinson (loan), Kayi-Sanda (loan)
Keep: THB, Jander,Scienza
Buy: Lankshear, Devenny
Loan: Another centre forward and AM to cover Azaz
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Reply | THB Charles Scienza Jander
at 20:12 13 Jun 2026
THB needs another go in the Prem with a decent mid table side. Had the spy nonsense not happened he could have had his third promotion. He needs to take the next step not wait another year in the Championship with us. I wonder if Kayi-Sanda is ready for the step up with Stephens, Quarshie and Wood.
Charles only has one year left on his contract I believe and has the class if not the concentration and toughness currently to make a move to a good Prem league side where he can continue his development.
If Jander can get over his suggested homesickness he should stay with us . Best for both parties.
Similarly Scienza. I'm still not sure he is Premier League and will continue to be a star for us. His age is against a big money move and he's on a long contract with us.
I reckon 2 out of 4 will go but who knows...... |
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Reply | Stewart off then.
at 15:27 13 Jun 2026
Big risk for him.If he gets injured at the World Cup with no club. |
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Reply | Wolves sack Rob Edwards - Apparently
at 17:29 11 Jun 2026
Seems a very strange decision from the outside. I'd thought they had been very sensible accepting their fate early and getting a proven championship manager and beginning to assemble a championship squad capable of hitting the ground running. Now they've got the same chaos of all the other relegated clubs that sack their manager at the end of the season. |
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Reply | Ross Stewart - Sports Republic mess up again
at 15:57 8 Jun 2026
I'd hold off on Ross Stewart. Being carefully managed through half a season with Larin as an alternate is one thing, to start a season with that pairing is another. Saints are one injury to either of them away from having a major problem. Another robust centre forward to lead the line is needed regardless of whether Stewart stays for another year. |
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Reply | If Stewart leaves, could Brereton be the answer?
at 15:56 7 Jun 2026
I think Tonda will be keen on getting the ex Luton/ Derby centre forward who scored against us. I forget his name but he would be a good alternative to Larin if Stewart goes elsewhere. |
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Reply | Concern
at 08:53 30 Apr 2026
Whilst accepting the need for continuity etc, surely Preston is the game to give as many as possible a break and re-set for the playoffs. Long, Jelert, Kayi-Sanda, Quarshie, Wellington, Romeu, Bragg, Robinson and Edozie plus some youngsters upfront and on the bench. Give the first team squad a breather to get over the disappointment of late goals and general exhaustion at this point in the season. |
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Reply | James Bree - Our man on the inside
at 17:47 17 Feb 2026
I'm guessing but perhaps by the end of the transfer window they'd already decided to go three at the back with wing backs and brought Jelert into that role alongside Frazer and Fellows. Roedslev was signed to replace Sugawara and was probably expected to be first choice as a more traditional right back. Seems a lot of decisions came from the desire to play Armstrong upfront given how ineffective Downs was and unreliable Stewart's fitness. One of the explanations for Armstrong's departure was that he didn't fit into Eckert's plans going forwards and Eckert' is clearly happier with the current structure and balance of the squad. |
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Reply | Archer
at 10:43 11 Feb 2026
Stewart was only meant to play 20-30 minutes according to the medical team. We all know what has happened before with his injuries so to start him again would have been irresponsible after Saturday when he looked off the pace. Larin is new and getting up to speed and if anything happens to either of them we are left with Archer. Given our failure to get another striker meant we stopped his loan to Rangers, he has to be reintegrated into the squad and his confidence re-built so it wasn't unreasonable to start him last night. Despite his initial miss - like so many championship strikers - he wasn't responsible for the first half performance which highlighted Peretz's limitations, overused youngsters like Jander and Fellows and a team that struggled after the Watford game. Given our general mental fragility our comeback was remarkable but owed much to a similar fragility in Leicester. |
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Reply | New Players : Dont knock him until he has had a go
at 09:48 5 Feb 2026
A reasonable expectation for Larin is that:
Stays fit
Puts himself about ( not endlessly looking for fouls instead of physically challenging for the ball).
Has a reasonable touch and can hold the ball up
Can head the ball
Doesn't miss too many sitters
I'd settle for that. |
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Reply | New Players : Dont knock him until he has had a go
at 11:17 3 Feb 2026
Any loan signing in January is likely to have issues. I hope he stays fit and proves a handful for Championship centre halves. He has clearly been around the block but maybe a new start is what he needs. Having Armstrong as the centre forward meant we had to play a certain way. This lad seems closer to Ross Stewart in terms of style. He won't be Pelle but then we aren't a top half Premier League club with Koeman as the manager. |
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Reply | Saints Announce Signing Of New Striker
at 09:41 3 Feb 2026
No mention of Edozie. I'd like to see him re integrated into the squad as offensive cover for Scienza. As Jelert is still here I think he can play further forward as cover for Fellows -- he is too small as a full back in a four. Sorry to see Armstrong g in some ways but maybe a change in style is finally arriving with Stewart and Larin. |
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Reply | Is that it ?
at 21:54 2 Feb 2026
Good assessment. This window is clearly financially driven presumably with the expectation that we will need to cut costs again in the summer. The data must be saying no promotion this year. |
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Reply | AA
at 16:50 27 Jan 2026
I'd be disappointed to see Armstrong go but if Wrexham stump up the 15 million ( or Burnley the 20 mill for THB) I think Saints will take it. Like most supporters I have an agenda for the window and hope Saints get close to it. I'd be happy to see Bree kept even if it means Jelert's loan is cut short. A new central defender to partner THB or Stephens with maybe Wood being sold or more likely Quarshie following Downs out on loan. Aribo, Edozie and Archer will hopefully go making space for our long awaited target man striker. Relying on Stewart's fitness would be madness. I hope Arma stays, his work rate and attitude is excellent bit like Shane Long and he can play across the front line. Let's hope something happens. In fairness, their are numerous options but please no more youngsters for the future. |
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Reply | Predictions for tonight
at 15:55 21 Jan 2026
Fear it could be same as WBA v Norwich. One team in chaos, the other finding form and feeling confident. 0-4 |
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Reply | My team to play at Fratton and beyond
at 17:33 18 Jan 2026
Whilst some things vary in terms of player preferences, the basic themes are the same again and again. Defenders that can stop crosses and centre backs that command their area. Leadership and a consistent baxk four... Not five or three. A first choice physical centre forward. This has to be the minimum in this window if we are to stay up. Bree back at RB, new physical Centre back to partner THB. Wellington, Stephens or Jelert at LB NOT Manning. Charles back holding in midfield and a new centre forward. Armstrong, Robinson, Azaz, Fellows, Scienza and Matzuki are fine as attacking midfielders/ wingers. Jelert and Bragg are ok to balance Charles but without those two additions I can't see us turning this around.. |
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Reply | Why I think we shouldn’t sack Tonda
at 20:45 17 Jan 2026
I don't think Tonda is either the problem or the solution. It's surely clear after four managers that RM Shadow still looms large. A complete clear out of THB, Wood, Stephens, Manning, Downes, Aribo, Archer, Fraser and Armstrong over this window and the next is needed. New players and new manager for next year. Hopefully we'll still be in the championship. |
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Reply | Quite Astonishing given our close season spending.
at 15:04 17 Jan 2026
I find it difficult to understand how anybody defends the players given our wage bill, second only to Leicester. Realistic expectations given their individual wages should be top four at least. They are consistently embarrassed by players earning a fraction but with much more commitment. |
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