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Leicester, Leeds and Ipswich would be a fucking sight funnier than fuck though. (funnier as fuck to the nth factorial springs to mind).

Great respect for Alonso rejecting the Liverpool approach as well. Can’t believe he will miss out on those special European nights there.

Were we ever linked with him ? Other than someone on here perhaps just posting his name . The last ‘big’ European name I recall was Tuchel after Puel.

Wasn’t that when he might have been available for £2m from Exeter ?

…. from Bournemouth. Just to cut down on expenses.

As said on an earlier thread, I don’t think RM can be criticised for publicly supporting his players (incl Bazunu at the start of the season). I was a bit surprised he publicly criticised him after the Ipswich game. Whether he privately and firmly believes that guff though is a different matter, he can’t’ - or at least shouldn’t - be blind to the GK’s failings. You’d hope the role of scouts is to look at improving all positions (not just GK).

For a club that used to pride itself on its Academy and young talent we seem to have a blind spot in bringing through GK’s. The last one I recall making an impact and looking like a prospect was Gerry Gurr. In about 1969.

Most fans see it, but not it seems RM or those responsible for recruitment. But in RM’s defence he has pretty limited options to choose from.

With a fully striped back as well I hope.

Is this one of the fabled Saintsweb traditions of a players ability and worth improving by the week when unavailable or not selected? From the times I’ve seen him, he’s looked distinctly average at best. Always seemed caught in the paradox of needing minutes on the pitch to develop, but having not really done enough to justify selection.

Does the capacity remain the same once safe standing is introduced? It was always said at The Dell that seats took up more space than that needed to stand in. Does the reverse apply ?

I don’t remember which manager it was who said it, but I recall one saying that regular games and fixture pile up aren’t a problem when you’re winning as players can’t wait to get back on the pitch. Different story when you’re not winning.

Go up or stay down, there are bound to be a couple of outstanding youngsters with potential to be picked up from Man City. But please, not another GK. This a route taken before Wilcox arrived so don’t see it going completely with his departure.

WBA away ( but obviously not at St Mary’s)

Watford away, piss poor finishing, and a Bazunu special at the end.