Patrick Bateman

Simple answer; Never post anything on the internet and certainly not social media. Especially if you are more in the public eye.

He's surprised me by coming over really well in his new punditry role!

How's Verona?

You're right, it really should be that obvious. I presume the Europa League wouldn't be a) as much of a pull and b) give us a great deal more cash to strengthen though. Assuming; 1. we have no decent young players to come through next year (I don't know if this is true, but let's assume that is the case) 2. that Jay Rod gets fit before next summer and stays 3. likewise JWP 4. We don't lose any more players (!!) What do we need, a goalie, another right back, a centre back, a defensive midfielder, 2 forward players? If we get some decent young players come through, then bonus. If we lose any existing players (which could easily happen still), then Europe will still be a step too far for the squad.

People on this forum were for YEARS demanding we sign Wade Elliott, Brian Howard and Wayne Bridge.

It's rude to come over when there is a Saints match on, tell them not to bother.

To be fair, Theo Walcott played 21 matches for us and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 36. So he's in good company ...

Exactly this. It's totally understandable what he's saying, all his international team mates play for clubs of a much bigger stature than Southampton. Which is fine. I'm sure if we get into the Champions League (you never know) then he'll be offered a shed load more money to stay and make a stab of it. If at that stage he still wants to go to a traditionally bigger club, then that's fine - he's actually been here a while now and while it would be nice to see him get a testimonial at Saints, I think we all know it's unlikely.

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I agree, he probably wasn't on a bad salary, with good benefits as it is. Sod him, hopefully the black box has identified someone who can line manage a very good group of scouts.

Simple, that he won't be back until nearer the end of the season so we need someone to fill the void in Jan ...

I do too - in the same way that "worst attack vs best defence" was inevitable, I think us beating City is too.

Can anyone understand what Lambert says? I've put subtitles on, muttering mutt-f**k.

I love Ronald. (on asked if we can finish top 4) "Yes of course, but we need to play a lot better than we did tonight" Come on you Saints!!

Disgusting isn't it?

Jesus Christ. Go to bed!

We will be. Rocket up their arses in training this week, plus we're still underdogs against Man City - it never suits us being compelling favourites. Worst strike force vs best defence as a case in point ... it was inevitable.

Okore was very good tonight. Villa aren't terrible, they'll be fine.

LOOK at the team sheet, FFS!

Agreed - we just need to finish better!

I often think that we're all blind to something - how has he played at the "top" for so long? Am I missing something?

But you're anti-monarchy? But seriously, you're right - the QE2 would look amazing in Southampton waters as an attraction / hotel / venue etc. She just costs so much to maintain! (The ship that is ... )

Better still, let's do a seating plan for the Ajax Arena.

Tactics Truck ... jesus wept.

Oh god no. ITV are awful, for everything.