Sunglasses Ron

Think you may have your wires crossed a little. VVD was great in that 3-0 win against Leicester, and then Vardy crocked him meaning season over (which probably also cost us the League Cup). Over the following summer he lost his head completely, went on strike and then returned looking like a terrible tribute act with 0% enthusiasm prior to forcing his way out by the New Year. The 1-4 defeat against Leicester that I linked above was a few weeks before he left (he wasn't injured at all then).

Nope, that was the day things all turned sour and he cited that injury as one of the reasons for pushing forward with a move away from Saints. The game in question was this one...

Very different situation IMO. Martin effectively had two price tags and both sides feel very strongly that their interpretation was right. I fully understand why Saints took the view we were a Championship club given that we had already been relegated when we first approached them. Lavia is our player plain and simple and the only 'right' price is the one we have put on him.

Thinking again about the hilarious 'Free Nathan Tella' campaign doing the rounds yesterday, I think I remember Liverpool fans doing something similar with VVD in that period where he effectively signed out of playing for us with anything like 100% effort.

I feel so ashamed to support a club that forces these poor players to sign contracts that pay them a fortune to play football and then get's all moody because a nice club like Burnley doesn't feel like paying what we value them at to end said contract early. #justicefortella

Our home record is absolutely mental.

Was it a Welsh accent?

Did you see this video of Brighton from the other day? I guess this is what we're trying to do, but my word it's not comfortable to watch! https://fb.watch/m4S58NzAp1/

It’s a bit like buying a house really isn’t it. Everyone has to wait patiently for things to fall into place (hopefully).

Just got it in the post today, it's an absolute belter!

Absolutely right. Unless deals are at advanced stages, or their heads aren't in the right space, then not playing them is simply us waiving the white flag so to speak.

Not taking this too serious, but it's hilarious really. Our relatively strong financial position, plus JWP's long-standing bond with the club means he would always command top dollar. If the reports are true that the club didn't exercise the relegation wage deduction then it's absolutely clear to me that (a) we will only sell if a huge offer comes in and (b) both the player and club are content to remain together until at least January.

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Ok now we’re talking!

I agree! *nods head approvingly*

Are we contractually obliged to gift opposition at least one goal a game?

I propose we merge them into a player almost as good as most other keepers. We shall call him Bazarthy.

Doesn’t look like my preference of going to the dentist over St Mary’s is changing any time soon.

Surely we can mug one of those Saudi clubs off for them? ”Hello is that Al-Hilal? It’s, err, Thierry Henry here. My two cousins are both amazing and looking for a club…”

Last season: Most of this football 💩

Thanks for confirming.

I guess him being hauled off on 40 minutes is a sign of dissatisfaction?

A Bob Ross masterpiece only with a betting sponsor plastered across it.

Let's meet halfway and have a Mars Trio 😀

Not sure what other options are out there, but Reading are streaming the friendly for £5 via RoyalsTV.