There have been calls on here for the "Developing talent" to be given a run in the side.All I have been trying to do is to see it from Pardew's standpoint.

So do you want the likes of Anderson and Ladapo to NOT go out on 'Loan' for regular first team football and instead get limited playing time for us when there are the likes of Benteke,Wickham and Remy in their way ?

We now have 7 senior/established midfielders - How many games would Boateng and Kaikai get ?

In defence would Luke Croll get many minutes with the likes of Dann,Tomkins,Delaney etc etc in his way ?

We have some young 'Developing talent' who perhaps will only develop into what we require if they face the rigours of first team football elsewhere.Yes I understand those suggesting that they would like to see them given a chance but there is always a "Bigger picture".

I agree, we were definitely one defender short in our squad going into the season but we have certainly been unlucky with injuries at this early stage of the season. Fryers looked good in pre season so the management have decided he deserves a chance to be a squad player, but with Souare out we will certainly make left back a priority in January.

I think with Mcarthur, Cabaye, Ledley, Flamini and then Mutch as last resort back up we will be fine for CM this season and that is one of our strongest positions. It's out wingers that worry me slightly if Sako really was that poor last night (I didn't get to see the game), if Wilf and AT get injured then were f***ed! We have Lee but he is far more effective playing through the middle, as is Puncheon. I really hope Kaikai proves himself at Brentford so he can slot into our squad come January.

Southampton have a historg of bringing youth players through, they played the youngster who scored against us last night and he looks a good prospect. There would of been a real benefit of playing some one like luke dreher or maybe some of the young attacking talent we have like randell williams, aaron bisakka, jacob
Berkeley or corie andrews. These players are raw and would cause more of a problem for the opposition they say sako. They should be given a go in the cup to see how they performed.

I remember reading a few years back clyne said he didnt think he would make it, and if it wasnt due to an injury crisis he may not off. If they are not going to get a chance to perform what is the point of an academy.

Also kaikai should of been on the fringes and starting the odd game for us, if he performed decently would have been a viable option to become a regular this season.

Really?

Everyone knows the benefits of sending players out on loan, but at what stage do you take a leap of faith?

Spurs could still have Harry Kane out on loan or Manure with Rashford.

Edited by Hoof Hearted (22 Sep 2016 3.59pm)

I am a little surprised there has been no announcement from the club concerning refunds for those fans who went to Southampton.

There is a precedent for such action when loyal supporters have spent a great deal of money watching an abject performance.

Surely Pardew and Parish can't believe that was a satisfactory display?

Anyway, even if the refund does not come from the club how about the players having a whip round to take care of the loyal fans.

Pardew had already said he would make a lot of changes.knowing our squad, did you really expect anything different. ..