Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

Elation of a signing (any signing!) slightly tempered by the news of his career elsewhere. Good luck though Zoltan!

I guess the 1 MIGHT not be happening then, given we're nearly 45 minutes past the deadline? Shame, if so, because we've 2 winnable games coming up and it would've been good to add to the squad before them. Anyone know when the loan window re-opens for CCC teams?

Thinking about it, if Rupert is on holiday, are we allowed to sign anyone?!

So nothing major in the offing that anyone knows about (apart from the KD to Newcastle rumour on another thread). Sounds like an anti-climactic day for us tomorrow then...!

After his unsuccessful stint at Sunderland, I'm pretty sure KD is rather unpopular there. Sounds perfect for the Toon...

Anyone got any snippets of info of any prospective comings and goings (not board-wise!) in the next 25 or so hours??!

Have we been linked with this player or is it just wishful thinkig? By the sounds of it, if Wotte is going to recall Nathan Dyer, we may not need another winger.

Seeing as there's still no news as to who this mystery club is, it makes me wonder if it's FC Twente and was in some way tied in to our move for Denneboom and that's why the latter deal fell through? Wotte did say we needed to be more creative in our dealings and a player swap could cost little.

Well it looks like Skacel is off according to the Beeb. If so, it frees up a bit of cash for someone to be brought in. Maybe.

Would be pleased if that was the case, as I think Lupoli is a decent player, although anyone who could work well with Saga would be good!

Not surprised at that. They don't want him because they have to pay the next part of his fee if he plays for them again (much like us with Alan McLoughlin a few years ago). So that's an unwanted player, not necessarily of Championship quality but going for free? Sound perfect - welcome to Southampton Kevin!!!!!

The transfer window could turn out to be an anti-climax as far as players coming in are concerned. The loan window doesn't expire until March so, even if we miss the Feb 2nd window deadline, we'll still be able to loan players in. I guess the real question will be if anyone leaves SMS permanently...

Just the attitude we need IMO. Good luck Saga and, Wottesy, don't leave him out again...

McLaggon realised that scoring a goal tonight meant his mum would find out he hadn't come straight home from school, as promised.

Still no sign of the fella then? Wotte's going on???

You mean Kevin Phillips is coming back?!?!

It's not good news then?

Loose women

One foot in the grave

Nothing better than news of signing a new striker to "boost morale". Especially at such a difficult time with fan protests and the manager walking out. If I was a cynic I'd suggest that we're announcing a possible signing, without naming anyone, and then, at the last minute, it all falls apart and nothing comes to fruition. At least we tried, though, right?

Is this tongue in cheek look at a rumour which hasn't (yet) happened or is he the mystery striker Judas aluded to?

Not by us fans, obviously. He'll take the plaudits if Wotte saves us from relegation - mark my words.

Maybe Leon delivered a few home truths. I'd like to think so!

I'm guessing but maybe it was too confrontational, even form Rupes, to come back in and bring someone with him who could be deeply unpopular. Far better to get a nice guy in, if he does well - great, if not, he can easily be pushed aside for Lowe's true choice - Wotte. If Wotte saves us then Lowe can be lauded for his actions.