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McCarthy had a really good game at the Hawthorns in the first leg of the semi-final, as I remember it, which involved a lot of claiming contested crosses. As we all know, Bazunu would've flapped being put under those kind of deliveries There was also a cracking reaction save at Wembley to stop Leeds equalising. So I'm not sure I particularly agree with your assessment of McCarthy's contribution to our playoff success (I'm not a McCarthy fan and feared the worst for the playoffs with him stepping in... but to rewrite history and suggest he didn't make a significant contribution to our promotion in those games is unfair)

Torino have sacked Vanoli now, so if he left on good terms with the board and fans, there's a chance for Juric to return

I've got no issue with Manning staying either, I haven't seen anything to suggest Welington is any better really. If the new coach wants full backs who get up and cross then Manning will suit him

For anyone who thinks Paul Onuachu should be playing for us next season, allow me to remind you that the new manager was asked about his style of play and the first two words he used were 'high energy' - off you go, Paul. Don't let the door hit you on the way out

Not that hard to understand, is it? Saints fans don't have to make a binary choice between Option A and Option B on who we'd like to own the club

my space

Video of Will Still's first interview now on the Saints website: https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/video/watch-will-stills-first-interview-as-saints-manager

One of his brothers has a job offer to coach a team himself and the other is the video analyst. Both leaving Lens but not coming here

'Congratulations on an amazing season Romulo' 'Thanks boss - will I get my big move now?' 'Yes, congratulations on a great campaign and your Champions League offers for next season... but have you ever heard of Southampton? They're known as the second-worst Premier League team ever and they'll be playing in the second division in England. That's your prize' I think not. The player does have to actually want the move for the multi-club model to work - and why on earth would he want to come here ahead of his other options?

It was reported at the start of the week that Still and Saints had an agreement on his personal terms but the compensation negotiations had to be sorted between the clubs

Amorim's taken it well...

Guessing he will need to bring a GK coach, as presumably Dean Thornton will go and rejoin Russ at Leicester now

Russell Martin set to be appointed Leicester City manager