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Nice play on words there 👏

Sorry if I'm on my own here, but what exactly are 'Power Rankings'? What do they reflect?

I simply mean with regards to many saying it would be a sideways step. In football terms I agree. But we all know that money talks in reality. And having a little more freedom in the transfer market would probably appeal too, and sometimes just a new challenge. I think Ralph does enjoy it at Saints, and I think he will also appreciate the support he’s had from both the board and fans, during a few very rocky patches (and 2 exceptionally poor results). I’m a big Ralph fan, and I hope it’s no more than early paper talk. I like us having stability for a change and I personally think he’s getting the best out of a pretty average squad and a continued lack of funds, so long may that continue.

Personally I hope you’re right. But we did say the same about Koeman to Everton. Money talks sadly, and a little bit of a boards ambition (or lack of) too.

Ralph’s odds tumbling for the Villa job. He was 12/1 an hour ago and now 6/1 third favourite, behind Gerrard and Terry. Personally I’d be gutted if he did leave us for Villa. But money and ambition talks I guess, and he wouldn’t get a Big 6 job (yet), so next best I suppose. This has a sniff of the Koeman to Everton (would never happen, just a sideways step) move….

Is that right? Good news if so. I had a text from the club yesterday offering me £10 off of a ticket (sadly I cant make it), so I assumed ticket sales had been slow.

And if you fancy helping him win it.... https://plpotm.easports.com/

What makes you think that our captain (and managers pet) wouldnt tell 'Dave the Builder' many of the private goings on behind the scenes at the club? Especially the really confidential and sensitive stuff like 'the current manager will be sacked by the end of October (regardless of how good his results are) and Eddie Howe will be taking over'? Maybe JWP advised him to put a wager on it as payment for some renovations 🤔

Eh? We were talking about ex-Chelsea managers who took over at Spurs weren't we?

Fourth, and that's just in the Premier League era too! 🤯 André Villas-Boas Glenn Hoddle José Mourinho Antonio Conte

It's funny how expectations can change over a few weeks. A month ago I would have been happy with a point, but after the month we've had and they've had, I would be disappointed now if we didn't win this one. And dare we dream, but the Norwich game next up looks very winnable too. Its the optimism that kills you!

The £46.50 (inc. the £1.50 fee) per ticket I've just paid to watch Saints v Brighton does seem extortionate, for the product on offer. And these aren't even the 'decent' seats on the halfway line. Apparently it's a higher priced Category B Game, as its a 'derby'.

Looking like Broja will miss this one with injury then. Shame, as he's definitely hitting his stride

Interesting video here from Hummel (for those who are interested in the design process). Saints kits this season were designed and signed off in just 5 days!

I noticed on Match of The Day that our attendance also wasn't shown. Most of the other games showed the attendance after the match, when the stats scroll through (shots, cards, xG, etc)

Well worth a listen.... https://talksport.com/radio/listen-again/1630872000/

Let's hope he has a great season with us, really enjoys it here, Chelsea enjoy seeing him develop, and allow us to have him for a second season on loan then Chelsea seem to do that quite often.

Nice little video/interview here from JWP. We are lucky to have him....

Oh no... we are going there again. I thought Eric Black was the problem, and then it was definitely all down to Kelvin Davis? Now it must all be Kitzbichler's fault. None of us on here have any idea what sort of No.2 he is, how involved he is, what his tactics are like, what his relationship is like with the players, etc. He might be the best No.2 in the world or he could be the worst!? Because he sits back and lets Ralph do his job on the touchline doesn't automatically tell me he's bad at his job. You see Ralph speaking with him every game, and I cant see (from a distance here) what he's 'not' doing that all these other brilliant No.2's are.

I'm never quite sure if suggestions like this are a joke? So apologies if its just gone over my head... But can you imagine the wages he would have been on at Chelsea, PSG and Arsenal, and he would command even more now he's on a Bosman.

For anyone that might have missed it: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/58160127 I feel like we are in safe hands whilst those 3 are with us.

I thought the club said it was starting ASAP to be finished for the October international break.

I know it doesnt always play out this way, but Alireza Jahanbakhsh was the top scorer in Eredivisie 3 years ago. He went on to score 2 goals in 50 appearances for Brighton. But yeah, if he really is available for £5m then worth a punt

I purchased mine over the phone yesterday and requested Kingsland seats, and was told it wont be open on Saturday as work still being done on seats and concourse.

Maybe he doesn’t. Maybe Saints see £30m as a more attractive prospect than a demotivated player who goes for £0 in 9 months.