Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

Antti was one of our best keepers ever and what use was he when we needed him at Nottarf? In reality, I guess having a broader range of outfield players may mean we're able to adapt to more situations should the need arise which is more likely than losing a keeper for whatever reason. I do take the point that only 3 can play but it might benefit us in more games across a season to have the extra option rather the unlikely situation that our keeper has to go off.

Ok, why have you named yourself after ex-P*mpey favourite Martin Allen?

Wasn't Jonno Quick meant to provide that option though? Probably allies this thread to the other I started about whether or not we need a keeper on the bench but, in the majority of games, who would we probably use more, Jonno (or another striker) or Bart?

Anyone think that going with 5 outfield players as subs, to give us an extra option during a game might be worth the risk? Must only be a very few games in a season when any club has to sub their keeper whereas the need to replace an outfield player to influence a game or hold on to what you've got is far more frequent. Can't help feeling it's worth the gamble.

Scoring goals aplenty at the moment but can't help feeling an extra option up front would really top things off, particularly if we start finding ourselves going behind in games. Would bringing an up and coming young Prem forward be the answer *****il Jan) or could it potentially disrupt our brilliant start to the season?

We're Southampton, we'll do what we like. And that means get promotion. There, I've said it.

My wife & I went for a brilliant and yet shallow compromise for our son: Matthew (as in Le Tiss) Louis (as in Vuitton handbags). We were both happy. Our daughter was a few days away from being called Lucy (after a certain well known lady Saint) but the name was vetoed when my wife found out the reason why...

Great, great stuff. Absolutely gobsmacked by such a wonderful start to the season but loving it.

...what does he need to do to achieve legendary status at SMS? Return us to the Prem? Win a 'proper' trophy? Cancel the ticket tax? Or does he already have it after persuading Markus to save us? Thoughts anyone?

Interesting to see how many of us want to turn Brighton over (myself included) considering we don't "care" about them. Presumably it's mainly Poyet-based but interesting nonetheless.

Brighton definitely. Used to quite like them but that evaporated when Poyet started his nonsense. A big win home and away with every goal away from home being contentious and with Poyet whining like a b1tch about each but ultimately being unable to do anything about them. Forest was another (job done although not to the extent I'd like!) and Cardiff (should be playing in the Welsh Leagues instead).

Just started a thread suggesting we sign Tamas Priskin. This seems to have been met with universal derision. This would be my first ever 'you know nothing about football' moment as my opinions have been, up until that point, perfect. Apart from the time I thought Ian Branfoot would be a welcome change from Chris Nicholl. And the time I suggested Andreas Jakobsson might turn out to be the new Svensson. And he was, he defended just like Anders....

Nigel: "Was that a penalty, Deano?" Wilkins: "Dunno, couldn't see it..."

CHDAJFU? Wants to go out on loan from Ipswich & could be a useful option IMO.

Is he a Saints fan? Saw a brick on the fans wall for a 'Daniel Ings' when my son was trying to find my own.

Wonder whether we could tempt them with a loan followed by a permy move in January? They added 2 strikers around deadline day + have Iwelumo & Deeney already. Perhaps we could offer £3999999 as a loan fee with a permanent deal for £1 in January?!

They were right in the end though, weren't they, as he ended up at Arsenal. Also, I'm sure I read that NC said (at the fans dinner) that we believed Oxo had had a secret medical at Arsenal during January, which considered reporting to the FA - maybe this is what the Mirror were reacting to? Think Sordell would be a cracking signing, if there's anything in this, maybe even more so than Rodriguez.

Bartosz Bialkowski. There, we do have a Pole.

Kerching! Excellent deal for us at this moment in time. May develop into a good player but not a given. Was only expecting £200k absolute tops.

I remember reading some advice from someone (maybe on here) who said when faced with the problem of children being tempted by either teams to tell them this: when you pay rent you can choose the team you support. Until then you support the team I choose for you!

My 5 year old son is a Saint & well and truly hooked after attending 10 or so games. Grandad, from Cornwall, has had a go at getting him to support his local team (Arsenal) but failed miserably (thankfully). My 3 year daughter is also showing an interest in Saints although all she says is that she supports Rickie Lambert.

OP spoke out of turn mentioning attending this. We now have a new speed bump along Britannia Road...

All the best for a speedy recovery Dan. Awful news.

Deffo Seaborne - on Echo now!

Give him a contract til January to see if he can prove himself. If not, or if he proves disruptive, send him on his way. If he can recapture former glories, then we'd have ourselves a bargain.