Benny F

This is nonsense. He is a saints legend at the back-end of his career. Of course he deserves it. Him above anyone else. He has been massive in getting us to 6th in the premier league. Allow him a final pay day after such hard work, commitment and loyalty. Go to Man U Fonte. Thanks for the effort. And of course he signed a new contract!! You would too. He would happily see it out too, but one final chance to play champions league. To good to miss. if you love him, let him go.

Is Trippier an upgrade on euro 16 winner Soares?

Point taken. If there was a spectrum for of 'steppingstonability', i feel Mane in his tansition from Salzburg to the PL would be higher and would have taken anyone in order to showcase himself to big clubs, whereas I feel Redmond might actually be keen to develop with a club known for being good at that. I think Redmond is more motivated and a better fit and will likely play better more often. Maybe I'm being hippy.

Personally I would rather have Redmond. Mane was inconsistent and probably knew we were a stepping stone. Excellent when he wanted to be. Average mostly. in Redmond we have a young, hungry, lighting fast, twinkle toed winger who is looking to flourish. I think he is going to be a good egg. #moreeffectivethanMane #destinedforliverpool

Up the cherries. Happy with Redmond. Nicolae Stanciu next please.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36736430 Am i being silly to feel like we missed something here?

Nicolai Stanciu. The number 10 I'd like to see at our club. I think we need one. He might be it. Right age. http://www.footballfancast.com/football-news/southampton-targeting-euro-2016-maestro-club-want-5-1m-transfer-deal? Not such a reliable source.

I think its outrageous that with the BT money this year, that we are being bullied by cash. No one can tell me that an everton switch is not a sideways step. it is. So it isn't for the glory. It has to be money, or is that obvious? my point is how are we being bullied like this. Surely we are able to offer, 6m a year to Ron for a 2 year extension?? I mean id we paid 12m on ramirez? i don't get it. We are a club owned by a rich swiss organisation are we not? How are everton beating us for cash???

Everyone was played well. Clasie and Vic were superb. Long had a good night. Cuca goal was insane. He did well. Was strong and solid. Fonte and VvD were excellent. Finally showed the tenacity and handwork we need. Well done boys. Well done.

Made it to Selhurst Park for the game. Romeu MoM, Gazzaniga close second. Wanyama doesnt look like he cares inthe flesh. Long is all running and effort with no class Fonte looked a bit shaky compared to normal. Done by bolasie for the goal. Did he think he was actually going to tackle hi with that half-arsed tackle on the edge. Cedric needs two kilos of muscle but does have a good ball in. Cant go past anyone for toffee VvD didnt put a foot wrong. Steven Davis ineffective. The moment we get to the final third we have nothing. We panic, we dont try to keep the ball, we play low probability balls and just look toothless. Not looking good. no belief. Where has it gone?

Mane Vs Mangala - If we canget Mane one on one we will have a chance of causing trouble here.

Def a shame. Thought he looked good. Thankfully we have cover.

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Fair point. oops.

Southampton’s No4 is Clasie by name and nature Southampton fans have needed longer than expected to acquaint themselves with Jordy Clasie but they are learning quickly that their summer signing may well have been a bargain at £8m. The Dutch midfielder, in whom Ronald Koeman had placed considerable faith when the pair were at Feyenoord, was derailed by injury in the season’s early weeks but made his second Premier League start in the 2-0 win over Bournemouth and the impression was positive. Clasie played alongside Victor Wanyama in Saints’ deep midfield pairing and – like the rest of his side – rarely missed a beat in the first half, showing a fine passing range and playing an important part in Steven Davis’s deadlock-breaking goal when he cut an accurate ball into the feet of Graziano Pellè. The Holland international’s quality does not appear to be in question but he will, of course, still need time. He faded in the second period, again in common with most of his colleagues, and his manager said afterwards that he still has to adjust to Premier League levels of intensity. “Jordy is coming out of the Dutch competition and he’s not the most physical player, which is why I replaced him after 70 minutes,” said Koeman. “He needs to learn and adapt to the Premier League. We will give the boy that time, and today he showed his qualities.” Clasie was effectively signed as a replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin and it will be some achievement if he can match the Frenchman’s influence at St Mary’s, but the cautious early evidence is that he fits perfectly into a Southampton midfield that is beginning to pick itself. Nick Ames EXACTLY