Nolan

Go on the official site and see what position they have J-Rod down as.... You may find its 'Striker'. We had 2 strikers on the pitch most of last season, and we'll continue to this season. Its not inconceivable that we may start with three strikers on the field on Saturday. Sent from my Lumia 800 using Board Express

So, the Express reporter was listening to TalkSport earlier because he needed to fill column inches by printing deadline......

I prefer this stat from Squawka http://squawka.com/news/2013/08/19/analysis-southampton-win-90-of-tackles-as-they-gain-opening-victory/2013081917851 "Victor Wanyama... was successful in 100% of tackles, clearances and take ons. He also completed 80% of passes and won two thirds of his headed duels."

Equivalent to roughly what we'll receive for TV right s for just this year then...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1738942-pablo-osvaldo-to-southampton-roma-star-would-be-a-great-tactical-fit "Southampton fans will be conflicted at the news of Osvaldo's potential arrival. While it's certainly a step up in quality, it will jeopardise the playing time of one of Adam Lallana, Gaston Ramirez and Jay Rodriguez. With Lambert an immovable presence up front in the team, coupled with the fact Pochettino wouldn't be caught dead playing a 4-4-2, expect Osvaldo to play off one of the flanks in a Jay-Rod-esque role."

Remember when Cortese wanted backing from Ms Liebherr for his ambitious plans back in May? looks like that backing stretched to £30 mil.

From Football Italia "It is believed that Osvaldo was initially irritated in the dressing room after the match by Lamela ignoring his complaints about not passing to him and snapped, “I’m older than you and this is not River, answer as I speak.” The former River Plate youngster Lamela reportedly then responded, “Shut your mouth, you’re not Maradona.” At this point it is alleged that Osvaldo went for Lamela and gave him a slap - not a punch as has been originally suggested - before the pair pushed each other a few times prior to teammates intervening."

He is Argentinian, Argentina play in blue

or possibly Argentina Blue?

Osvaldo's agent has obviously phoned up the Sun hoping for a last minute other option by trying to force Tottenham's hand.

Thats the 'right back question' utterly resolved then. Excellent news

His pace took him easily past the S04 defence on wednesday a number of times. Sent from my Lumia 800 using Board Express

Striker. Sent from my Lumia 800 using Board Express

just read the Sky Sports match report for that one "Sunderland booked their place in the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy after they came from behind to beat Tottenham 3-1 in testing conditions....The first half was delayed by half an hour after a storm caused puddles of water to appear on the pitch, with the match also reduced to 40 minutes in each half. At times the game became something of a lottery, players on both sides struggling to keep their footing on a surface that cut up badly as the game progressed." from the way its described, it certainly sounds like it emulated the avarage premier league match well.

This smells of the agent wanting a payday.

Excellent article to google Translate http://esportcatalunya.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/palamos-cf-0-southampton-fc-8-els.html

Surprised his successor wasn't sacked. They finished the season with 1 point from their last six games.

Context: This time almost exactly a year ago Pochettino's Espanyol team went to Palamos and Scored 3....

Ramirez was given extra time off BY THE CLUB, a he played until the penultimate day in the Confederations cup. Surely its common sense to let a player have a decent holiday to recharge his batteries as its not good for the player or the club if the burn out early in the season. Sent from my Lumia 800 using Board Express

with that line up.... its like being in the room of the X-Factor with the weak singers, knowing you're not with the ones 'about to get through'. In this case its known as 'back up to the first team'

45 Mins each for two different Saints teams to get run outs obviously

TransfersToBe Should be picking up his GCSE results in a few weeks.

Judging from the pedantry, you're just jealous he might have a friend. Sent from my Lumia 800 using Board Express

hence the "I'm hoping" I'm also Hoping that with Ramirez no longer having the label of "record signing", it might take some pressure off him. Disclaimer: Hoping does not guarantee success; results may vary

I'm hoping the arrival of Wanyama will help bring Mayuka up to snuff. Only Tanzania separates Zambia and Kenya, so (even though Africa is huge) they're from a similar part of Africa.