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I know what you mean about Boufal, and he's very frustrating to watch. But he's never had a proper run in the side. Maybe in training he doesn't look like he deserves one, but you don't know until you try. Seeing as we invested nearly 20 million in him, I'd be inclined to put an arm around his shoulder, tell him he's starting the next four games (instead of Tadic would be my preference), and that this is his big chance. If he fails, or if he's never given that chance, then it's another pretty damning indictment of our Black Box marquee signings. Over the years... Osvaldo, Ramirez, Boufal... only Gabbi looks like he's going to be worth the money we paid. We got more success from players we spent a bit less on - Pelle, Mane etc... which just goes to show that money isn't everything. SO maybe one of the hidden gems you've been told about will come up trumps.

Least important game of the season. Or, alternatively, 50% of our chances of winning anything this season have just disappeared. And it's still August. If you're not disappointed by that, carry on. Not the end of the world. But it was a p1ss-poor defeat by a Championship second XI. Perspective.

Wesley plays for Saints In defence with Jack and Yoshi And the Spiders from Mars He plays on the left He plays on the right He heads the ball so far He's just like Beckenbauer Hoedt let the dog's out? Hoedt Hoedt Hoedt Hoedt It's a mashup.

If the point blank save from Sakho had gone over the bar rather than clipping it everyone would have said it was a worldie. Wish he came off his line a bit more though.

Exactly - let the kids have some fun and make some noise. And let the hard men in the Northam go all Football Factory. Everyone has a good day out.

Can you clarify what's happening with McCarthy, Tom? It's all been a bit odd. Are we likely to sign another keeper? Cheers...

I don't think this is correct. Usually, yes. This time, no. He won't go to Liverpool. We've staked too much on that.

Don't be daft. If we get 60 mill that will be a world record fee for a defender. I'd take that if the club decided to accept. My preference though is still to keep him until Xmas at least - to make the point.

And Marian. And even Marians. (Spellcheck alert). Legend.

Leave Marion out of it. That is all.

Lemina woah-oh Lemina woah-oh-oh-oh He came from Italy He ****ing hate Po... Oh hang on, we've done that one before. Give me a sec...

Nah, to take it on from a poster a couple of days ago... the we're not selling version... We've got Van Dijk The ****er's gone on strike He just doesn't seem to understand It's a six year plan And he's Pellegrino's man **** you Virgil van Dijk

It's been obvious for some time and that VD is a complete spoon. So we shouldn't really be surprised by such a laughable statement. Reserves until Christmas for me - then sell to whoever offers the most.

Good interview. A man who really cares. COYR

If we get no midfielders in I think we're relying pretty heavily on PEH stepping it up quite a bit from last season. Not impossible - but a gamble nonetheless.

Lobotomy probably.

Can someone organise a petition that we can all sign asking the club not to sell him to Liverpool? I think they need to know how the fanbase feels. Maybe a season-long loan to Brighton instead? Or failing that, how about a protest march starting on the Itchen Bridge before the Augsburg friendly and ending up in, er, I dunno, the pub?

Best thing about the game was the new 'old' kit. Main reason why I think we'll have a good season.

F*ck me, this thread...

I'd love Vieira - he wouldn't put up with any sh1t from anyone, he plays good football, and with a few tips he'd turn Romeu into a monster. Don't think it will be him though...

That is a pretty damning analysis.

**** it who cares. Saints 1 Dippers 0

Ah well, the Scousehampton fans can laugh at us again. We'll have to console ourselves by laughing at the deluded Everton fans. #herecomesthesummer

The Premier League has lost the plot. Clubs should be slashing season ticket prices, all ticket prices, dramatically. But I won't hold my breath. And £70 million for Virgil? Sod that, I just want to see him in a Saints shirt next season.

Next season will be the time to judge whether Hojberg and Boufal are hit or miss. I think we're all disappointed that Boufal hasn't made a bigger impact but you can see that he's got insane talent - it's whether he and the coaching staff can use it to good effect in the Prem. As for Hoj, I may be wrong but I'm pretty convinced he'll come good. I remember some of the insane sh1t some people on here used to throw at Morgan when we were in Div 2 and 3. Pied's a clear upgrade on Cuco from the brief glimpses we've seen and McCarthy's a class keeper who will hopefully be fully fit for the start of next season. I'm a Redmond fan too, even though I know he divides opinion. So overall I don't think it's been as bad as some make out.