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Salisu, Djenepo and Redmond out. Vestergaard, Minamino and Adams in.

Take it !!

5 million is taking the piss. I know most clubs are skint right now, but Celtic are exceptionally skint and are lowballing us with that amount. Yes he didnt perform for us in the PL, but we paid 16 million for him, hes done well at Celtic (in league and europe) and will still have two years left on his contract come the summer. Would have some suitors in europe too

This observation is nearly as bad as those suggesting Jankewitz got sent off on purpose. There has been nothing wrong with Ings' body language. Apart from the obvious frustration due to our recent performances, hes still putting the effort in from what I have seen. Bertrand has always just strolled about looking like he doesnt have a care in the world, nothing new there.

Is that the Scottish version? In all seriousness though, Redmond has had his moments for us in previous seasons, but has been very poor for the past year. He should be a squad player for us, nothing more. Problem is we've got injuries to Armstrong and Walcott. Djenepo was probably viewed as the long term replacement but has been pretty dire so hasnt staked his claim. Hopefully with Stu back soon and Minimino's arrival we'll see less of Redmond. He is incredlibly frustrating, because we know what he can do but its not very often that he actually produces it

Would be madness to change formation and go to three at the back based on recent results. The 4222 worked great for us in 2020. It isnt the problem, its players making silly mistakes is the problem. We need to persist with it, but obviously change some personnel. Would like to finally see Salisu. Wouldnt want to risk rushing KWP back, we are paper thin at RB and need him for the remaining league games. McCarthy, Bednarek, Stephens and Redmond can all do one after today's shambles. Takumi cup tied. What has happened to Obafemi? Ings and Adams have been poor recently, but we've nobody to replace them beyond big Dan. Forster Ramsey Salisu Vestergaard Bert Djenepo JWP Romeu Tella Ings Adams

Seen mention of us being in a relegation fight? The drama queens are out in force when we lose as usual. We need about 7 points to guarantee safety which we will get easily. That being said, a season which held a lot of promise, is being pissed away and now looking like the usual 12-16th place finish

Peter Walton on PL Tonight defending Mike Dean's decision. Claimed there was definitely contact (while they repeatedly showed the replay which showed no contact 😂) and he was right to send Bednarek off. Then said the appeals panel apply different criteria and thats why it was rescinded. It was honestly embarassing to watch. Clearly immune to criticising one of his own

Fully understand our need for a steady stream of youth players filtering into the first team (lack of investment forcing our hand), but theres also a worrying stubborness about us promoting youth at all costs and becoming chained to the 'Southampton Way'. I could understand if we were regularly bringing through youth players ready for first team football, signing the best youth talent and competing near the top of the PL2/under 18 PL. But we havent been successful at this for years and alot of other clubs academies have surpassed us, yet you dont see these clubs pushing youth players to the same extent as us. Yes clubs like City, Chelsea etc dont need to with their riches, but it appears we're expecting an awful lot of our academy when a large majority are nowhere near good enough or ready for the PL. It is incredibly difficult to make the step up from PL development to the real thing and its certainly not helped by the relaxed nature of development leagues (would love to see figures of academy graduates across PL clubs making 10+ appearances a season in the past 5 years). PL U23 performances in the Checkatrade Trophy (or whatever its called now) has been poor across the board. Its all well and good learning Ralphs style of play, but theres a huge difference applying it in PL2 and the actual PL. The game is changing. We're seeing some clubs reducing their academy structures and preferring to focus their efforts on smarter recruitment and creating partnerships with other clubs. Our recent poor seasons were determined by poor recruitment, not the lack of youth ingegration. Its disappointing that I cant get excited by any of our young players right now, but I'm wary of previous high expectations placed upon the likes of Slattery, Vokins, Hesketh, Obafemi etc and seeing where they are now. The club need to be realistic that in the current system we can hope for 1 or 2 players breaking into the first team every couple of years, but thats the height of it. Hopefully if we get a new owner in the future, they place less expectation on our academy and recognise that any youth players who do make the grade are a bonus used to supplement sound recruitment.

We need about 7 points to be safe (not a mission the bottom are reaching 36 points) so you would just be wasting your money

Negative goal difference coming in with a bang

Thrown in because of our transfer dealings? Hes in because of injuries to Diallo, Romeu and Smallbone. He also played a bit against Shrewsbury and Arsenal

Ntcham off to Marseille. Not that we were ever really interested

Hoping for a Toby Alderweireld-esque last minute deal which nobody seen coming. Highly doubt it though, time for bed

So right now, we have one first team LB and one first team RB (who is injured). As much as i dont rate Valery or Vokins, they shouldnt be allowed to leave until replacements are in the building. What are we thinking 🤯

Hes touted as one of the best young LBs in Ligue 1. Would also cost upwards of 12 million so highly unlikely we would pay that for LB cover, unless Bertrand is leaving in the summer (despite saying hes happy, still no contract signed)

Thats what happens when you back a decent manager with some money (96 million net spend in the summer) compared with our penny pinching (12 million net spend). Ralph may claim to be happy about the self sustainable mantra of the club, but its only a matter of time until he sees clubs passing us and gets persuaded to go elsewhere just like Poch/Koeman

I know what you're saying, we often recycle the ball too much with the GK and two CBs playing between themselves for a while. Cant complain about being toothless tonight. We had a goal ruled out (somehow), a shot blocked by a hand, a couple of great saves from Martinez and a few cleared off the line. Just no luck tonight unfortunately

Decisions were a disgrace. What is that sleeve rule all about, i mean honestly what a load of shite. Thought Che made a big difference when he came on. Djenepo continues to frustrate. Could be a costly one depending on how serious the injuries to Romeu, Diallo and Walcott (not bothered by Walcott, could do with a rest because hes been poor)

Its been the issue with Theo in recent years, way too inconsistent. Gets himself in great positions but then let down by a poor touch, pass or decision. Unless theres an upturn in form and 5/6 goals between now and the season end, I wouldnt be bothered with us not making it permanent. AMN would be a great replacement

Lost interest when it said that Djenepo is an effective attacking option. Must be watching a different team

Watching Valery is depressing. Defensively so inept

Arteta is hardly a genius by realising that we're playing our B team defence. Press us high and we'll make mistakes - exactly whats happened. Can see us scoring, but really cant see us not conceding again ☹

Celtic's Jeremie Frimpong, who I think we were linked with before, is in talks with Leverkusen. Might just rule them out of any move for Brandon Williams, should United be willing to let him go out on loan at the end of the window

Yes we've injuries but typical saints web defeatist attitude. Wait until we actually play the games first. To keep the season interesting? We have a game in hand on a number of sides above us, win that and we go 6th and 2 points off 4th. Maybe you would rather we be in the relegation zone to make it more interesting for you 🤷🏽‍♂️