Saint Puel

Southampton fan, error prone Full Back. Was once the next Taribo West. Suffer from frequent bouts of trollism.

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

LFC: Let me see that phone.

Saints: Aah allow it man I only got it last week.

LFC: Bruv pass the phone.

*hands it over*

LFC: Safe

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

@talkSAINTS Huddersfield have City, Chelsea and Arsenal as their remaining games. 4 points v Swansea & Everton may just about do it!

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

Big game from Tadic.

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

When you look at the CBs we have, Stephens on the bench makes complete sense. Nice guy, but English-bias has blinkered plenty of fans. The real catastrophe is that Yoshida was benched for so long. Yosh is quite clearly the strongest and the most experienced CB we currently have. https://t.co/6hb6rBJRYH

[Adam Blackmore @AdamBlackmore]

Interesting from Mark Hughes ...

#saintsfc lining up in a 5-4-1 or 3-4-3 if you are being positive !

Tadic and Redmond in for Hojbjerg and Long !

Lemina and Hoedt stay in - Stephens on bench 🤔

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

Not really, we’re just piss poor. https://t.co/60xzuqXSxH

[talkSAINTS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @talkSAINTS]

Paul Merson: “Southampton have to win. They have Leicester and then Bournemouth at home. Both are winnable, but I just think to Saturday – 2-0 up against a side who didn’t really want to be there. There has to be something wrong with Saints” #Saintsfc

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

The squad under Puel were performing at a much higher level tbf. It was very average, but that’s mountains above what we’re currently seeing. https://t.co/6fHx9n0SBC

[Ricky @4funnotfame]

This squad has been putting in performances like this under 3 managers now, got to start questioning the players now #saintsfc

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

@adereynolds Noted. I still don't think that makes up for the two first choice CBs that we've had leave in that same period

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

@fkhanage It says plenty that (Van Dijk aside) there hasn't been much attention paid to it by the fans. This season - and this performance which has typified it - has been the massive disappointment.

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

Perhaps the most disheartening aspect of this #saintsfc defeat is that Liverpool haven't had to play well. They've strolled through this.

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

@SaintLiam93 Oh snap lool

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

I think we've been incredibly complacent in the transfer market & with the squad, and nothing evidences that more than the dip in the quality of centre backs. #Saintsfc

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

Its important to have a CB who commands & organises the rest of the defence. We had that in Fonte & then VVD as captains, but it's clearly no longer the case.

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

The lack of confidence - especially in defence - is crippling this side #saintsfc

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

Hojbjerg, and rightfully so. He's too good for this https://t.co/HbHUqcCiMK

[SaintsNews&Views @SaintsfcViews]

If we were to be relegated, who would you expect to 'jump ship' at the first chance?

-Bertrand?

-Redmond (would think he's way to good for the Championship)

-Boufal?

-Gabbiadini?

-Tadić?

- Hojbjerg?

- Cedric?

-Lemina?

Leaves us with a solid Championship side tbh..

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

Of course Walcott chose Everton over #saintsfc - From money to the current state of each club, it makes total sense. We aren't an attractive prospect at this point in time

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

What reason do proven quality have to join us at the moment though? https://t.co/S305DeDDCV

[SaintsNews&Views @SaintsfcViews]

Quick deal? Is this some sort of joke.

- Facing a relegation battle #Saintsfc are favouring the cheap option of a bench warmer from the French League. Such a huge chance with the World Cup around the corner to bring in proven quality. It's a mess. 👎🏻 https://t.co/ajNf9I0Vs2

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

And that's why you start Long over Gabbiadini away from home #saintsfc

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

@SaintsfcViews Free flowing, attacking football is about confidence more than anything. The squad clearly have little at the moment, leaving us to open is too risky

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

If we want to be a top 8 club again then we need a new CB in the summer, there's no way to get around it. #saintsfc https://t.co/Nxl3KTv6L2

[Adam Blackmore @AdamBlackmore]

#saintsfc boss Mauricio Pellegrino welcomes back Cedric and Hoedt today - I think this back four is their strongest - Cedric, Stephens, Hoedt & Bertrand.

And whatever some fans may think about change, a Saints win and some respite for Pellegrino is what I hope for today

[Saint Puel @DictatePlay]

Yes the manager should be doing better, but let's not pin it all on Pellegrino.

Compare his starting 11 with Koeman/Pochettino & it's clear that we've regressed in many areas.

Either let him go, or trust him with funds. #saintsfc