Match Day Thread Plymouth v Southampton,19/08/23 ,12:30KO live on sky.

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Martin said 3 or 4 players who played today are uncertain about their future. Obviously Adams is one, Tella and KWP the others possibly
If it is 4 then I expect the 4th is either Bednarek or Stu Armstrong

Bazunu, Manning, Stephens, Charles, Edozie and Adam Armstrong are likely settled in term of future

Although I read that as “started”. If subs are included you have Mara and Aribo. So assuming your players are in the number then ideally the number is higher than 4…
 
Provably Bednarek if I had to guess. Maybe Aribo too.
It’s clear that at least one defender we sign will need to be recruited as a starter. To even get them through the door. And that is Bednarek’s spot

I say at least one because ABK and Bednarek might both move on
 
Dear Sports Republic,

I was very underwhelmed when you appointed Russell Martin as manager.

I apologise.

He is galvanising the team in difficult circumstances and has brought a style and identity back to the club.

There will be tough times ahead but RM has my full backing.
Russell Martin's red &white army:emoticon-0152-heart
Yours
RWMOK
Agreed, I like the way he talks, it's no nonsense and I get the impression he won't stand for any bollocks from the players.
 
Been out all afternoon. Saw it was 1-1 with 10 to go and thought I'd take that. Delighted that we nicked it :)

Che gonna be a big miss if he goes for sure.
 
That is one big **** off 'if' to be sitting on this close to the end of the transfer window.

Potentially 30-40 goals worth of players, plus a first choice full back to replace in just over a week.

RM did also say in the Sky interview 'We will be stronger when the window closes' so perhaps he knows more than he is letting on?
 
Stopped for a bite to eat so I'll sum up my thoughts.

That's two tricky away games and 6 points taken. Really promising start to the season. Thought we were outstanding 2nd half. The wind may have been a factor but hard to tell from the back of the stand. Edozie's best game in ages. Actually put some dangerous balls in and nearly scored. Adam seems to have found a new lease of life under Martin - he was fantastic today. Charles was my MOTM though, he was certainly our best player in the first half and although he more competition in the second half, he was very calm and assured on the ball. Stu excellent as well.
 
Well I’m happy with that! This was one of those games that could have been a draw and we turned it into a win, something we have really struggled to do for a long time. 2 away wins against teams with momentum.

If we can turn those 1-0 losses into draws and have a few games where we are out of sight by halftime we’re well on our way.

I knew Armstrong would come good, didn’t I always say he would be great in the Championship <laugh>