Chelsea v Saints Saturday 16/12/17 KO 3.00pm.

But also no need to keep scrabbling around for excuses either. We’re a lot better individually than what we’re showing.

 

I’ve no idea as to why he wouldn’t be. By whom?

 

What do you mean? Please don’t start a “Les is picking the team” rumour.

 

Sean Dyche is getting a lot from a poor Burnley squad due to good management. Can have the best players in the world but if the Management is poor it won't make a difference. Can't think Mr Gao is happy with his investment so far.

 

Two sides who have appointed managers who know the PL.

They're also two sides who you can certain will spend money in January.

(That said, I don't think you can really count either of them us relegation candidates. It's if Newcastle, Swansea, WBA etc start turning it around, that it gets messy. Huddersfield and Brighton continue to just keep their heads above water)

 

Played 18. Won 4.

Considering the fixtures we had, that's diabolical.

 

Absolutely agree. We are better than were showing, which is why I’m not panicking yet.

(Or making excuses)

 

We have lacked attacking players for ages now. Comes a time when you have to blame the board as well

 

But there’s no sign that situation is improving though.

 

Edit: Read what you wrote wrong, I get what you are saying now.

 

Not Les as such ( but I get your point ) .

What if he signed up to being in total control , and is more a coach ?

I know I am not coming across very well , but I often don't .

I just feel , after what CP is doing now , that perhaps there are other factors in the Saints playing squad .

 

Theres a transfer window coming up which should hopefully bring a sign or two.

 

I said it a few days ago but this is my current view.

The board were more than happy to take all the plaudits when we went from league one to Europe in 6/7 years. They did a fantastic job and deserve the praise.
However, within just one and a half years their mistakes have seen a rapid dismantling of this. They should stand up and take responsibility for this, but as of yet, are hiding.

 

Nah, I mean there’s some truth to this, but Charlie can score goals, Gabbi is WAY better than we’re making him look. Tadic and Boufal have plenty of quality.

 

Oh don't worry, I'm not panicking on the back of the last couple of weeks. I can't speak for others, mind. I said after the Burnley defeat that no-one should change their view on MP over the subsequent six weeks. I wanted him gone after that Burnley defeat, but ideally not until the end of the December (with a replacement lined up in the meantime). As expected, I haven't waivered from that.

 

Why? How will a transfer window mean our players start playing to within even 75% of their potential?

 

Same way bringing on Boufal improved us today.

 

So 4 players... So much attacking threat.

 

Ok, well before Everton, we had won 3 games in 12. That was our easy start. Still not pretty reading.

 

Agree .

When things are going well the Southampton way is being spoken about by LR & RK . Where are they now ?

I am not saying it is ALL doom and gloom , but they need to be seen IMHO .