Jack

I remain prepared for nothing but disappointment.

According to?

Meh. 1 step closer to naming an 18 with some top level experience I suppose. Watch Clyne to Liverpool get announced tomorrow now.

I would say definitely top 6. If not top 7. We're the envy of most of Europe.

Every ounce of me hopes that this happens - QPR and Redknapp massively struggle that is. The two are so well suited to each other, complete sh*tters.

I think that mistake can be forgiven, it's not like we've seen the #10 shirt in action much in the last couple of seasons. Give Tadic #10, number 21 Gaston Ramirez has a nice ring to it, and I think he's just about got it in him to fill Guly's boots.

Sticky before any announcement - surely asking for trouble?!

**** him. I'd like to see him given the maximum fine possible by the club, then made to train with the reserves until he comes up with a convincing apology to the club and fans, and then can go about trying to regain a spot in the starting XI. We need to make an example of him, and show everyone, most importantly the players and any club that thinks they can get our players to force a move in this way, that we won't be held to ransom.

A first XI full of foreigners - it jut doesn't look right after the last couple of seasons. I think it's so much easier to have pride in a team whose core is English. Sad.

This is ********. He's one of the very best CMs in the league, and is pivotal to how we play. And with shots on goal - it's not like he has that many is it? He gets a goal here and there but is much more likely to keep us in possession and allow everyone else to do their jobs. We need to stem the flow here and remind him about that shiny new contract he's got. If he sulks about it, f*cking tough. We need to send a message that not all of out assets are up for grabs, and especially if it's Poch and those horrible c*nts at WHL. To them, not at any price.

Losing Lallana is a massive blow, but what worries me the most is the knock-on effect it could have. If I was Lovren, Morgan, J-Rod I'd be much more tempted to push for a move. And it's obvious that once a player gets an idea like that in their head, they're in the driving seat.

@usasoccerguy on twitter: @usasoccerguy: Having seen it again, it was pretty bad of the Italian guy to shoulder him in the teeth. #soccerbeaver

Just like Benteke. Young, quick, powerful, when they're on it they're unplayable, but massively blow hot and cold. Potential is there, I'd take either if there was a chance.

This.

You lost me at Shawcross. He's a million miles away from being international standard. Ditto JWP at the moment but he's got time on his side. I think maybe it would've been a different story if we had had John Terry in for Jagielka. Yes he's old, and a c*nt, but he's much better than Jagielka and had a decent understanding with Cahill last season.

Masters of Failure. I just think we've got some very unintelligent players. We got in some good positions at times then made bad decisions at crucial times. Obviously defensive errors was our ultimate downfall.

I ****ing hate the media. Such a worthless thing to say. We need a manager appointed asap.

Not gonna happen

Boruc Lovren Fonte Cork Morgan Vic Davis J-Rod With all of the nippers, and maybe bringing in a couple, the spine of that team would probably keep us up. Lose 2 or more of that lot and I think we'll struggle. Even then I think it'll be tough. Morale and team spirit played a massive part this season IMO, and that'll be shot to sh*t.

This for me. Such a massive shame to willingly dismantle such a promising team. Still, it wouldn't be Saints without a relegation battle every other season.

Snowball effect. Lallana, Shaw, Morgan, Lovren and anybody else capable of playing in the top 8 or so will surely want a move now.

Pathetic.

£74m I think. A.Madrid's is £54m. Shambles.

I'm looking forward to QPR's transfer activity this summer. Bet they get into the top 3-4 in the highest wage bill table. Chris Samba sort of deals all over the place. C*nts.

I'm all for Sunderland being relegated. Here's hoping the other clubs at the bottom try to make something of this, and quickly.