29 Aug 2016 17:10:17
So now that Bouffal is done and dusted, who are we expecting to be the 2nd player (as it seemed 2 were confirmed by Clause Puel, but maybe misinterpreted)

Are we ok at RB with Pied now out with injury? - will Cuco remain as backup?

I imagine either a striker or another attacking midfielder.

Redmond looked good in No 10 role - so perhaps we keep him there, Tadic back on LW.

Any rumours EDs?

1.) 29 Aug 2016
29 Aug 2016 19:13:07
Redmond is a winger NOT a striker or a no10, we have no natural no10 hopefully Boufal will solve this although he is still primarily a winger.

2.) 29 Aug 2016
29 Aug 2016 23:23:41
Redmond is not a number 10 and should be deployed off a target man as Mane was off Pelle.
I am hoping Jay Rod doesn't go, he's miles ahead of Austin and why did Puel drop Long?

3.) 30 Aug 2016
30 Aug 2016 00:52:05
Good post St. Russ but to be fair to Puel he is trying a system that he thinks will work in the long term . However in the PL you don't get time to sort it and as the points drift away a slight element of panic sets in . We will easily survive this season in the league but won't be where we were last season by quite a long way . So many teams have improved their squads and it has become a bit of a mid table lottery . We must sign a Pelle lookalike because I think Redmond could almost match Mane if he is played in a similar role . Interesting times ahead but let's not get too down hearted, you know the Saints, they could put a run together of 4 straight wins and the tune changes . Not a great start but give them a chance, it's all new to most of them with the new system and the change of players.

4.) 30 Aug 2016
30 Aug 2016 11:19:00
3 games in - 2 draws and 1 loss. Could be better but agree with Chris that given time and players adapting to the new system will see a change of fortunes. Well done the board for splashing the cash of an exciting player who I predict will set the league alight.

Will be very interesting waking up on Thursday morning to see if there are any more additions. I think we will be surprised at an addition or more . Perhaps I'm the only one that believes from what I've seen that there is improvement in adapting to the new system. The owner, the board have faith in Puel which I share. I'd take a top 10 finish or better now. Keep the faith.