I'm very pressed for time. So here's a rough match thread. Maybe I'll add a poem for Tonda later A trip to the Valley to see our man from the Valleys Have our injury pains eased somewhat? Can Saints make it three wins in a row? Will Nathan Jones be unbearable? (yes) Over to you...
Buzzing for this one. Ground I haven't been to in years - I went to a 1-1 draw where Jaidi scored in our League One days. Plus hopefully Romeu either starts or more likely comes off the bench.
Struggle to see us getting anything here. Charlton much better than our last two opponents and I then they've only lost once at home? Conceded only 12 goals in 15 games (second least) and with our misfiring attack I suspect it means we'll need a moment of magic like we have in 3 of our 4 wins so far. 1-0 Charlton.
Hmm, think you're being a tad negative. It will be tough, but I fancy Leo against their back up RB and hopefully the international break will have done us some good.
I am just accepting the Nathan Jones OTT reaction to winning/scoring that will go viral now, so I don't have to accept it after it happens
A bringing down to earth for Tonda 2-0 loss for this one. The good news is SR will realise that he is only an interim and step up the search for the Albanian or similar Pep.
I agree, this match is kind of win-win, for that exact reason. Win = 3 points, Tonda gets another game as interim Draw = 1 point, see above Lose = hurry the **** up and appoint a proper manager
Lose and SR appoint Tonda saying the uncertainty not helping anyone so need it clarified that he is the man long term
You know I said we'd beat Sheffield Wednesday by 2 or 3 goals before game kicked off right? Besides I'm pointing out a fact, not making any predictions this time.
Charlton Athletic FC (First Team) v Southampton FC (First Team) Referee: Martin, Stephen Assistant Referee: Dwyer, Mark Assistant Referee: Smith, Matthew Fourth Official: Speedie, Benjamin