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Sorry, meant from their personal accounts - Jordan Sibley, Jim Lucas.

Not sure if its to do with Osvaldo but I would presume that something is in the offing as all of the saints PR crew have been exceptionally quiet on Twitter today and yesterday. They tend to say nothing than pretend they're up to nothing. Have to wait and see. May be a new hospitality / catering drive....... may be a new signing.

I don't think it would be a much of an issue if there wasn't a world cup at the end of the season. As for MP not being the big attraction, I think if we were in the same league position as Spurs and could offer the same prospects then I think Osvaldo would come here. The other major drawback we have is that Southampton is not a very desirable cosmopolitan place to live. Harsh but nowhere near the appeal of London or even Manchester.

I am not convinced this one will happen although I think it does show other clubs and players that we mean business in progressing. It is a tricky situation as not many international players are going to be content not playing CL in a world cup season. It may be case of another team rebuild to get to the next level. Just as Hammond, Harding, Butterfield got us promoted, maybe we now need players who can get us into the top seven and then after that rebuild again to hit even higher marks. But as has been said before.... evolution not revolution. We cant simply expect top, top, top players to be happy playing for a mid table Prem team regardless of ambition.

Fantastic news. How he has been overlooked for so long is absurd. Top player, great role model, all round lovely chap. Hope he fills his boots against the sweaty socks.

Not too fussed about losing on penalties as wouldn't imagine any of them would be anywhere near a penalty kick on true match day. From what I could pick out from the slightly suspect stream, we played very well and the passed the ball about with pace and poise. Unfortunately we are still struggling in the final third and are desperately needing that new CF to provide some competition for places. Good to see Gaston have a good half and link up nicely. All in all, seeing as we are still a couple of weeks till the league starts, we are doing alright.

Jamie White was scoring for fun till he did his cruciate and the broke his ankle. Was at Winchester where he scored something like 52 in 36 games. Now at Salisbury I think.

I never worried about whether the players would get burnt feet (trust MP more than that) and wasn't ever moaning about it being "dangerous" team bonding fun! I was merely trying to get my head around why the body doesn't burn when placed on hot coals. Thanks to some informative posters I am now suitably enlightened. Cheers.

I don't really get this walk on fire stuff. Sure you can mentally prepare to block out the pain but the body has to react to being burned.

looks at least as good as de Ridder!

Got a strike on him. . . .

Now a link to the Tunisian Sabir Khalifa, seems a tricky winger type who can score a goal or two. Around the 5million mark. http://t.co/ppxCFq3Ltp

Think it's the striker Innocent Emeghara. Only 5ft 7.

Tancredi Palermi claims we have enquirer about him but Lazio are in front for his signature. Yes it's twitter but he is quite on the ball.

Thanks for the good info. Looking forward to getting a peak at what MPs plans are.

Article on why he would be an astute signing.... few comparisons with SRL and JR too. http://www.whoscored.com/Blog/gD6eqblzlU6Ie7Wx569drA/Show/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

The Wallace overhead Vs Liverpool. Nice kit too!

Igsey..... you are a gentleman and a scholar. Many thanks.

No doubt there have been other threads on this and numerous posters will delight in highlighting this fact but what is the best ever Saints goal. On an individual take, I think MLT against Blackburn takes some beating, I just about remember Danny Wallace overhead kick versus Liverpool. Stumbled across this beauty on youtube today. And what a beauty... Don't know how to "embed", only link. Great team goal though.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BO6H35rCYAAxksv.jpg

Confirmed.

Sure ours is more plush but even this old one looks sweet inside.

Think there may be a double signing this week....Weds. Banega and victor!

Most presumptuous on my part but the appearance of Vman may coincide with a forthcoming transfer. Shame there are a few village idiots who seem determined to spoil the forum. Maybe run a poll on who annoys the most and boot out the top 3.

Last season we were pondering what role Hammond and Chappers would play in the new Premier League adventure, while applauding the cheap signing of Davis. This close season we have been courting some of the most sought after players around in Damiao, possibly Osvaldo, Banega, Wanyama. If NC and MP deem £12 million a reasonable deal for Victor then they must have seen something in him and possibly more importantly, the chance to add value on to him. I fail to understand how "supporters" are underwhelmed or vaguely negative about the journey we are on. Several current players, managers and other pundits have applauded how we are going about our business on and off the pitch, yet the doom merchants and antagonists on this forum clearly know better. I love the ambition we are showing and my only concern is in convincing Damiao, etc that SFC is the place to be. I think the football club and the facilities and set up scream yes but the city in general hollers out no!