Miltonaggro

Fancy us for 2-0 with this one (Ward-Prowse, Aribo). Always nice to upset Surrey's finest.

Tyson Fury is available, good in the air, and technically better than Janet Vestergaard.

Absolute gentleman and the epitome of the complete attacking midfielder. Only 67, so well before his time, always bloody awful news. David Armstrong scored 15 odd goals in each of his first two seasons with Saints and was player of the year in 83/84 - the star studded year we finished second in the top flight. What price that kind of ability now? Scores of footballing memories of DA at the Dell, and meeting him on a few occasions outside football following his retirement - quiet, modest, and unassuming but a very special talent in a very special Saints side. RIP Spike!

I don’t think that’s unreasonable, as an extra incentive Ings on loan with Villa picking up the wages might seal the deal, help bring on Mara and Ramos.

This development of this threat is analogous to the plot of the Great Escape to an extent, with James Garner’s meticulously planned hopes of reaching neutral territory to avoid capture and brutal interrogation dashed at the last minute.

Pete Haynes is a world leading expert in playing three centre backs, this appointment shows yet more intent from the Brentford way.

Was hoping we’d go for Ćaleta-Car when we signed Daddy-Ketchup, as in last year of his deal at Marseille. Would be just what we need, but there you go, over the saints hill at 25!

I am relieved we are no longer spunking money up the wall on wank signings like this...

Again, shouldn't really say but they are going with free tickets for Saints ladies and a discounted kebab for everyone who attends ten away matches...

Yes, shouldn't really mention this but as soon as we win the league Dragan has this pencilled in.

Leicester always an interesting comparator to us on and off the park, particularly with an identical flat pack Barr stadium. Interesting to see what you can do in terms of a small extension and an robust architectural makeover - when we are transformed into the English Borussia Dortmund under Sports Republic we will probably have a red version of this - https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/in-pictures-leicester-city-unveils-stadium-expansion-12-08-2021/

I would like to see players gate-crashing and doing the conga through Ralph's press conferences, not every game but perhaps after a particularly heavy defeat, plus more ponytails and nail varnish.

3-1 to Spurs my regrettable prediction, Aribo consolation for saints and mind-numbingly Ralph starting McCarthy ahead of Bazunu in goal.

If we don’t, some still will on here.

A bell emoji would be a good addition, though this place would frequently resemble Westminster Abbey as a consequence.

He is in need of bunch of new onions, a striker in the Pelle mould, the Italian scallion!

As a figure Kelvin Davis is rather like Franny Benali, obvious limitations as a player comparatively from the stands, but a 100%er for Saints and a good fit for the club at the time. Also, as per Benali, a down to earth decent bloke by all accounts. In a world where franchises are trying to poach 16 year olds with £1M bribes, positive attributes as rare as rocking horse shit regardless of personal opinion.

Both knees, ironclad.

Once got a caution for selling knock off defective johnnies to the students, and was involved in that dust up at Charlton station a few years back. Very slick persona and only 5ft 2 but hard as nails - used to go by the name Slasher Sunak.

Audrey give us a wave, Audrey, Audrey give us a wave... [nothing more uncouth please chaps]

The Salisu press being employed early by Ralph!

Our players should go out to kick the shit out of Monaco - the Carillo flesh dividend

Some good and interesting points being raised on this thread in terms of the potential club record fee for Delap and comparison to Broja - supporters know we have to get this one spot on in terms of prospects for the coming season. Right now I'd probably go with Broja as first choice, if we have a choice, due to his having done it at the highest level. However, in the videos of his youth team appearances Delap stands out so much it's a man against boys, in terms of power and control reminiscent of Kevin Davies when he joined us (aged just 20) or dare I say Wayne Rooney when he broke through at 18. Other end of the park, Luke Shaw too at Saints fairly recently, we all saw that swagger and power. Videos of course, but this unusual strength would suggest he will be able to handle his own against top flight defenders. Another side of the coin is that if Delap comes in as our record signing at £25m plus we might be seeing another Poch Osvaldo or Pellegrino Carillo moment when the word of a senior coach (here our new HOR from Man City) is the driving factor. Regardless, the purchase problems we are discussing now are infinitely better than at any time since Koeman.

In those clips he reminds me a bit of Kevin Davies as a youngster for us, a real powerhouse and very direct, genuine goalscorer. Could be exactly what we've been crying out for.

Emerald Andrews on the other hand...