Oh no no no. I can see him selling. Another player that made Tony look a prat so probably a goner. I like young Travis

It's lack of know how Stuart.

Taylor and Dunny for sure. Maybe a bit on the passive aggressive side but we were all clear on what his message was.

Adams, Downing the sky is falling, the world is coming to an end. Fire Mowbary, clubs going down. Find myself wondering the what the reactions on this board would be when we signed past it players like David Wagstaffe and tried to save a bob or two with an inexperienced manager who has to play too cos we are so cheap, Howard Kendall. Such one trick show ponies as Duncan McKenzie non league keepers like Arnold. Kin hell it would be bedlam.

was that Raya's version of the Duffy og? Heh heh.

That's what I thought too. Not just that it seems some are claiming he never got stick in the first place. I just don't understand. One would have to dig up old posts which I am not about to but I clearly remember angst against him and strong feelings that we need better. Some defended him due to his youth poor coach but he did seem to be public enemy #1. Good luck to him I hope he flaps at a few against us.

Bloody hell, have they not scouted Raya at all?

I have to agree with the original poster there was.lots of ill will toward Raya need better was used often, combined with slating the GK coach. I too was a bit surprised how many now think we should not sell. As for being touted the best in division erm think not. I will be keeping an eye on his career as I am on the fence on this one, he could get better but I just have a gut feel he does not have it in him to fully develop the attributes he is currently lacking. Like I said you can only coach so much of it for the top keepers it comes naturally.

Disgrace is laying it on a bit thick don't you think. Dumb, stupid or risky perhaps but hardly disgraceful. Perhaps we just have different mindsets, see to me something like, not firing Kean or hiring him in the first place. Hiring Coyle when Warnock was allegedly on the hook. Disgrace on all counts.

Sounds complicated. I might.try it though. Get tired of missing out on the Sky clips and such. Thank you. Sent you a pm so we can keep it from adding to the already scattergun topics here. I pribably just need a few more details, specifics on how to.

But if, as a defender yiu can not trust your keeper to give a shout or come at the right time it makes your job harder you have to have one eye on him. I saw a few bewildered looks from Darragh last season. Like I said mixed feelings about Raya but happy we finally have some movement. Johnson being for the most part under the radar till almost signed is encouraging and shows we are playing our cards close.

Hiw do I get.to be able to watch yiur clips in the U.S. is it difficult for a tecchie retard such as myself?

But not too big he can't get down quick. Mixed feelings about Raya potential is there but can he develop. Some of that, timing in coming for the ball is instinctive he clearly does not have those instincts. Just dunno. We have been spoiled for keepers fir so many years, Jones, Bradshaw, Arnold( plucked from nowhere wasn't he) many others. Sorry wrong thread but Raya related. Just don't know in a few years we could be kicking ourselves but we could just as easily be thanking Brentford for the money.

Seems like a post way too sensible for these pages.

Perhaps the penny has finally dropped that Premier league football will eradicate their losses AND increase their brand visibility. Maybe now they want to go for it.

On the Southampton theme, any word on the Ginger Ninja and where his fortunes lie. I know not here but interested in where he may end up.

Like against Preston you mean? That said I am not against Gallagher coming back. Question is will Tony play him to his strengths or does his height mean Tony fancies him as a centre half.

Beginning to wonder if TM is thinking Raya is the reason for our crap defence.

This......."clamour for defenders isn’t as strong as it once was." What is wrong with this man? I am lost for words too.

We have not even figured which irons to put in the fire, I am not so sure the fire is even lit yet.

Looked pretty solid to me against France, certainly better than we look defensively. Thought France were the better team myself. Good game though, I enjoyed it. Be a tough one for us come Tuesday.

Mixing records with the men's game is silly. As for the ladies game, it's a little slow, a little sloppy and a little "weak" but these women are commited. No faking no rolling around no diving. I am watching and am enjoying it and after all isn't that what counts. Giving me my football fix to a tolerable level. Both these teams USA and France look to be better than England so I think next round is as far as we go.

Another midfielder linked? Does TM actually know our defence is crap?

This is like watching me fingernails grow, pulling them out and starting over. Crap window thus far and not expecting it to get much better.

Tricky 1st month.