Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_6170600,00.html According to Sky, he turned down Posh in January because he wanted to go to a bigger side. Maybe it is us then because there's only Sheff Weds of comparable size in League 1, if that's his criteria. Might also mean we've given up on Calderon, if he's playing games waiting for contract offers from all and sundry, or his hip injury means he failed a medical or we've 'Elliott Ward-ed' him because Francis was the player AP preferred.

Andrew Crofts is off to Norwich, from Brighton, according to Sky. Thought he looked decent against us, particularly at SMS, and was kind of hoping we'd try and get him.

Ties in with BJBSaint saying Calderon was looking for a place in So'ton from 1st July! The Echo's report says he's headed home to Spain for a bit to relax before sorting out a move. From his point of view, he's under contract with Brighton until 30th June and there's still plenty of time to sort out the best deal for him, which will hopefully be ours. He's probably not aware of the impatience of football fans!!!

Talking of which, are we anywhere closer to knowing whether there's any substance to this rumour?!

Plus it would really p*ss them off if Pardew came calling and nicked a couple of their better players for reasonable fees. Do it. Just for the comedy value, if nothing else.

Wonder if we'll hear anything this week about a deal for him? (Not doubting the poster at all but) if he has been house hunting then surely it's a done deal and the club could make an announcement soon?

Already got one of those in Wotton. And he can't pass the ball either.

What I did there, was completely miss your post.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/f/falkirk/8683368.stm Saints after Scott Arfield again according to the Beeb.

I'm guessing BJB might be an estate or lettings agent?

Come on Pardew, do the right thing. Free the Pulis 1.

Or Anthony Pulis. Come on Pardew, do the right thing. Free the Pulis 1.

Hopefully attacking football based around a flowing passing game. And not, as Ian Branfoot once stated, based on Crystal Palace.

Well, at least we know why the statement took so long to come out... it must have taken him ages to type all that! Seriously, though, excellent response by NC, containing the excellent news that AP is staying and here's hoping for an excellent season next year, culminating in promotion. Which would be excellent.

...to the toilet. Busting apparently.

I think this will be it. Who's off, who he'd like to bring in and verification of a contract offer to Calderon. Please.

Cut and paste job from Mr Luker, as I got the same e-mail!!!

Nothing 2 play for io terms of promotion but still always want us 2 win whatever. 3-0 Saints and squeaky bum time 4 the Gills next week, please!

Good point. My 4 year old knows who Rickie Lambert is; I can't imagine that I'd have bought him a David McGoldrick t-shirt so readily...

My take is that Reading are extending his contract in order to drive up any potential fee. They know we're interested - Pardew has said so - whilst if they let it expire, they know it would go to tribunal and they probably wouldn't get their valuation met. If he's under contract it's different and they can hold out a little more strongly and, if nothing comes of our interest, they keep a player with decent potential who could materialise into a CCC standard player next year. Win win (for them!).

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2038429,00.html Congrats Rickie!

Modified part of your post slightly!

Probably couldn't raise the funds for a ticket.

We have to talk to Reading because of his age, I'm sure. To agree a permanent deal, we have to compensate them financially hence the talks.

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2032931,00.html Surely with us if we're carrying an article like this on the OS???