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Has Stanciu signed yet?

I can confirm that we are definitely interested in Boufal. High placed sources reveal he is from Morocco and he has two arms, two legs and a dodgy knee. FWIW I think he'll be a massive success. COYR

He may be a genuine talent but he's been badly advised to go to Red Bull Leipzig. Germany's MK Dons with a hundred times as much money, roundly hated by everyone.

Agreed, it was 'OK'. V pleased that VVD was so hacked off though. No settling for second best. Got to do better.

Never in any doubt...

Moneybags Ron, Poch and Pardew - who else has three of their recent former managers working in the Prem? Suggests our recruitment has been outstanding imo

What is wrong with a wet fanny? COYR

Good word, Chernobyllian. But I thought he was the Belarussian false nine we were trying to sign from Dinamo Mogilev.

You could file this under 'he would say that, wouldn't he' - but I liked it anyway. https://www.premierleague.com/news/74195 1-1 (Redmond)

Yeah I was just as happy after we'd beaten Stockport at home as when we beat Man Utd away. Every day is a new day.

Like others have said the strangest thing all day was not to select PEH to start. It was obvious in the two Spanish friendliest that he was the real deal. At least all three new signings look like they'll contribute this season - but it would still be good to get a couple more in. As for the formation - we have to give it a bit of time. The first game of the season is such a lottery anyway - shame in a way it wasn't against a 'bigger' team, we'd have probably got a point away to Chelsea too.

At least Gaston Ramirez sound like he's really stepped up a level. What? Oh.

I think Berahino would suit the way Claude wants to play.

Sing when you're signing, you only sing when you're signing... Zzzzzzzzzz...

Good player though Ashley Williams, let's be honest.

Thought both Redmond and Hojberg looked v promising against Espanyol and Athletic. Nathan's got great balance, and Hodgeburger just looks to have something about him. Jeremy Pied didn't do himself any harm in the 2nd half against Bilbao either - one great cross for Charlie in particular.

Honestly never heard of him before. And honestly really excited that he's on the bus. How many other clubs do their business like this? COYR

Woah woah woah it's magic.... good luck Graziano, thanks for the memories and the hair style. Oh, and could you lend us a fiver?

Half the defence that won the Euros. Obrigado boys - especially you Jose. ****ing ledge.

As a Welshman I was hoping Jose would fall on his arse and score a comedy own-goal and Cedric would get sent off. I'm sure I'll be giving them big love again in August though.

I'm still pretty convinced that the United story is just a front. My mate's sister's husband's plumber saw a bloke who looked a bit like Zlatan wondering around Chilworth yesterday eating a herring sandwich.

Ben Arfa on a free? What do we have to lose. If Puel has got him playing like a worldie, why not - he's got the talent.

To be honest, I was far more upset when Poch left, because deep down I think it was clear that he was a pretty special manager. By contrast I've always been a bit meh about Koeman - he did a decent job for sure, 7th followed by 6th was amazing, but I've never been particularly inspired. Onwards and upwards.

Relax people, and enjoy another classic Saints summer. What will be will be, and we'll have another great season next year. Remember League One, anyone? 1-0 loss at home to Plymouth on the opening day? #perspective

I can't believe the press think he's going to Man Utd. We have the best köttbullar on the south coast. I mean, Hallå?