I was going to name this "El Sackico - numero dos" but Fulham have ****ing spoiled it. Anyway Bertrand is suspended and Shane Long is definitely ruled out and Ings and Lemina are doubtful (according to Physioroom.com). I have absolutely no idea how reliable it is but I can't find anything else so it will have to do. Fulham are pretty much at full strength. Match officials: Fulham v Southampton Referee: Michael Oliver (I ****ing called for him after the Watford game ) Assistants: Stuart Burt, Steve Bennett Fourth official: Craig Pawson No **** ref this week. Incidentally, Michael Oliver was the referee in this fixture last season in the FA Cup when we won 1-0, so we're going to win. It's written in the stars. COYS!
Like your topical avatar Tom. Anyway , did someone say Bertrand suspended and Target likely to play...interesting!
I was pretty confident of getting a win here before they sacked Jokanovic but there's some good players there and I think they'll get given a boost, couldn't have much better first game either. 1-1.
Few thoughts: We played ok v Watford, not sure whether that tactic will be imported for away games too (but it should). New manager bounce isn't real, as Hughes knows. Fulham are a good candidate for 18th placed team. A draw is good, if we win we're practically safe. We need to see a photo of Ings training soon or there is going to be a problem. Cedric and Lemina are on four yellow cards, and don't really need to play on Tuesday.
We may play an Irish International forward and it won't be Shane Long! O'ba dee O'ba Dah, life goes on.
Shane Long suspended - fantastic news. This is a massive game, already a six pointer so early in the season
Oh no....Ive a feeling in my water.....sorry folks I'll see the doctor next week..........I have Saints to lose..........1.0......Ive booked the appointment honest.........
If we lose this one, you're getting a Bleak and Awful Matchday Thread whether you like it or not. And you shouldn't like it, because it will be both bleak and awful.