Van Dijk out for 3 months!!

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First of all the good news. Anyone who saw us at Anfield will know that Stephens and Yoshida make a decent centre back pairing and benefit from the protection offered by the man mountain in front of them. Bertrand was immense that night too, not just in his defensive duties (apart from allowing Lallana to dispossess him and set up a chance before anyone thinks I didn't notice) but also as the "out" ball. He set young Nathan galloping off to great effect in the first half. So let's stop talking of moving players about and just hope that no other bugger gets injured.

So let's look at where we are. We have been screwed by a mixture of ill-luck - obviously Virgil's injury - and something going wrong with the Saints/Fonte love in. But to suggest that the board in general, and Reed in particular, are "at fault" staggers me. I cannot and do not believe that every stop wasn't pulled. In the past we needed to replace Adam Lallana and hey presto - Dusan Tadic. Promising young England full back buggered off to Man U? Never mind, have a slightly more mature model for a third of the price. Lost your Rickie? Don't worry, here's an Italian striker with something to prove.

This time it didn't happen. Why? No idea. But I'm bloody certain it won't have been for the want of trying. Sometimes **** happens. Now I'm off. I can't believe I've read someone suggesting Reed's head will roll. FFS!!
totally agree with this! if you could just pop to Tecsos and pick up the best player in every position we'd be laughing! trouble is Tesco doesn't always have the best players and there is more than one customer!
 
Villa used to sell their players, and then replace then. Then it turned into them selling their players, and, er, not replacing them...
 
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Villa used to sell their players, and then replace then. Then it turned into them selling their players, and, er, not replacing them...

If this consistently happens, then I'd agree however, It's a small blip, it's nothing catastrophic.
 
Jack Stephens turned 23 last week and is about the age that the majority of Centre backs start to master their trade.

He has been at the club for 6 years, has represented England at all youth levels. Has over 50 senior appearances at league one level.
This is a huge opportunity for him to step up and I hope he is chomping at the bit to prove himself.
Yes the board have messed up on the numbers game, but there is just as much chance of Yoshida and Stephens remaining fit as there is of them getting injured.

Oh and Van Dijk has played two of our five league cup shut out games.
So let's not start writing the obituaries for our season just yet.
 
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I wish he'd stop all this good messages being tweeted stuff. He's sounding more and more like a genuine bloke. Next I'll start to think he is different to the others, loves it here, doesn't want to leave and sees himself as first team coach at Saints when he's finished playing. I know now he'll go and break my heart.

**** me. I sound like Kylie!
 
I wish he'd stop all this good messages being tweeted stuff. He's sounding more and more like a genuine bloke. Next I'll start to think he is different to the others, loves it here, doesn't want to leave and sees himself as first team coach at Saints when he's finished playing. I know now he'll go and break my heart.

**** me. I sound like Kylie!

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I wish he'd stop all this good messages being tweeted stuff. He's sounding more and more like a genuine bloke. Next I'll start to think he is different to the others, loves it here, doesn't want to leave and sees himself as first team coach at Saints when he's finished playing. I know now he'll go and break my heart.

**** me. I sound like Kylie!

Nah you're ok Fats....I've put the mockers on him leaving in the summer....don't you worry.....if he tries to ....I will just do a Vardy on him but will do it properly.........so he'll regret the move I promise............How long did it take Lovren to settle down?.....I say no more!!!
 
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