AlexLaw76

given his injury record, and without knowing what terms Saints offered, it is a risky move by him.

Hold my beer....got just the man

Blackmore interview..... Both Peretz and Larin were part of the brilliant un They proved to be missing links with the only defeat being against Man City Daniel is a brilliant young man, and it is great to announce Cyle, who really inspires the younger players We learned the hard way that only going after potential and profit does not work Since I became chair we agreed that we needed to compete at the highest level Now it is about the right player in our culture, whether they are 19 or 31 I don't think this season was a set back as whole, but it was huge set back at the end The good work is not undone, we have shown how good we are and we must pick up from there I love Southampton, as long as a I am at the helm I will love them Like a member of the family, if they do something wrong, you teach them and help them We accept we did wrong, we will learn from this and it will never ever happen again I am going to do everything possible to repair as much as I can, we will emerge a more respectful club after this Emotions were high recently. I was very hurt and devastated, especially after the appeal, everything looked grim But, I am the leader of this club so I have to make sure we recover I did all the research, spoke to Tonda and here we are. If I believed for a second this was as sinister as made out people would not work here I believe this was a mistake, with arrogance and ignorance, it was not acceptable but it is forgivable We got an extreme punishment for what we did, the price has been paid so now it is time to go on Destroying a young man's career over 1 mistake is not right, he is very ambitious, smart and capable Those casting judgement should recall the worst thing they did in their lives We must give these people a chance to make good We did a hasty reply to the EFL and it is still haunting us, we needed more time to consider and reflect The pain and realisation that we were not going to Wembley just went through me I considered the legal situation and came to Southampton. I met the players and staff, then Tonda I spoke to Matt Le Tissier, he was very honest about it, I was aware we were hurting the entire legacy of the club I went back home to consider everything, but I wanted to wait to see what the EFL would realise as I would only get 1 statement This meant I needed a few more days, so that is why it came out when it did. I needed to understand everything At the end of the say, this is my doing, my responsibility. Mistake were made and we have apologise Safeguards will be in place so this never ever happens again There was lots of negativity in the press, but those who know and work with us know we are not bad These people also know Tonda and know he is working very hard We got support from our partners, the sponsors and now the players, they all know what we are all about Of those club coming down, we know very well that it is a tricky business, we did well in the end We stayed within financial regulations and fair play whilst remaining competitive. Lets see if those who come down are able to do this We beat Arsenal fair and square in regular time. They only lose to Man City, not even PSG could do it We held Man City 1-0 and they had to go out to beat us I am not worried about the other sides, we know we will be good, we still have not lost in the league since Jan Let's see how long it can go on. We will create the best team we can and see where we go Hull went through extreme hardship and got promoted. I am so happy for them, so why not We do not have pressure to sell players. We must have the best possible team, but we must understand what is good for certain players and their contracts If a player from Southampton goes to Man United it is good for us where we are now, it is an advert we have our place in the food chain being where we are, it is a reality of the moment If we let some players go, it will have to be a good offer for the club and player We have a very capable scouting team, where a huge number of players are being looked at Our goal this summer is not about making money but to have at least the same level of quality for next season With Daniel and Cyle, we know we mean serious business Right now, we are in the top 25 clubs in England, but when we go up we will compete with team with 4x the budget We are improving our commercial revenues to try and close this gap But, tradition, legacy, fans, we are really a premier league club It is always open regarding investment. I am not in a position to chase investment as given what has happened, I will sound desperate if we are the same this season as we were, it will attract investors and I am willing to talk

Tried to trigger an extension to Stewart's contract, but his legal team rejected it. it is up to him now

New contract for Damion Downs

3 RBs you mean. I assume you forgot the Fellows. Will Still was ahead of his time

WOW, signed to be No.2 given Baz is back at the club Brave move

It's not 1993 anymore

So, spying then

He spouts so much pure shit it is unreal. This not in response to his views on Saints, but the sycophantic mess he constantly comes out with. We are a few days way before he reminds us that Rashford single handedly fed the kids which should ensure he starts the opening game

They did a TSP last night

He is what, 27? Probably available modest premier league fee

This guy is the real deal. Superb keeper

I would be stunned if we retain Scienza

Christ, he played for us didn’t he….what the hell

Massive civil disorder across the country for something that happened the president the world - largely peaceful. scrotes throwing bins in Portswood. Outrage!!

Some sensible policies

Scenes at Southampton Cop Shop

We could do a SWF live video phone-in. This week's topic is "what is your favourite belt buckle"

I am completely baffled why anyone suggests (or accuses) Football Martin of being the voice of the fans. I do not believe he has ever suggested anything of the sort. His channel is, by some distance, the best fan-led video platform that gives other fans a chance to say their piece. Don't agree with him, fine. But, don't be a prat and state something he has never suggested he is.

It being too late is purely and entirely on the coppers.

The outward response to SFC shines a light on the state of 'cancel culture' in the country It is nuts