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Peretz is only 25 as well. Nice to have a proper good goalkeeper for the level we're at, but also one who probably hasn't peaked yet and has the chance to grow with the club and be our #1 for many years now

Sky Sports in Germany reporting done deal and announcement imminent. Fee of approx £6.5m to £7m

We can give him the proper transfer window treatment by wheeling out a YouTube video of some of his best moments in goal this year

P&O have confirmed they will continue as the principal sponsor of Saints next season. Full statement from P&O Cruises: “P&O Cruises is deeply rooted in Southampton, our home port city and its community. We recognise both the challenges and the triumphs that have defined its football club in recent weeks. "Throughout this period, the team, at the most senior level, has openly acknowledged these issues and expressed sincere apologies."We believe that facing adversity with honesty and integrity is the mark of true sportsmanship and it is important to us to continue showing steadfast support for the Saints during this pivotal time. “Our partnership has always been more than just a logo on a shirt; it is a symbol of our continued commitment to the people of Southampton and to fostering positive change both on and off the pitch. Next season this will be even more important. “We are especially proud to continue our support of the women’s and youth teams and also Saints Foundation, whose invaluable work uplifts and empowers individuals across our local community."Together, we will champion initiatives that promote inclusion, brighter futures, wellbeing and opportunities. “We look forward to an exciting season ahead, standing shoulder to shoulder with Southampton FC and its passionate supporters. "United by our shared values and dedication to our home city, we are confident that together the Club can make a meaningful difference and inspire pride once again.”

One I saw online earlier, to the tune of Waka Waka: Tsa mina mina, eh eh Waka waka, eh eh Minus four who gives a fuck The Saints are going up

Full segment from Simon Jordan on Eckert keeping his job:

From talkSPORT just now with Jim White and Simon Jordan... White: Would you have sacked him, Simon? Jordan: Would I have sacked him? They've been sanctioned. The manager can clearly manage, what are they supposed to do, double whammy yourself now? What's the point in falling upon your sword now? They've been sanctioned. If there was a trade off to be had with the EFL of 'if I sack my manager, do I keep my place in the playoff final?' then maybe. But otherwise it's like being at the side of the road getting a speeding ticket and the copper asks you to now kiss his backside for five minutes. Well no. I'll kiss your backside if you're gonna let me off the speeding ticket but if you're still going to give me the ticket then just give me the bloody ticket and let me get on with my business.

I have felt like Saints are laying the groundwork for keeping Eckert so long as there was no proof of any actual bullying and/or a substantial FA ban. Obviously no way of knowing what will happen with the FA as they're hard to predict, but having read those 39 pages I don't think there's any evidence of TE bullying the interns within the scope of the report which would warrant a dismissal

The operations manager will be a logistics person within the scouting/analysis team who books hotels, flights, trains, cars for a living, not the sporting director

Nah, Salt is Junior Analyst Intern. The judge's notes on the hearing say: Analysis Team which includes individuals to whom I shall refer as “Analyst 1”, “Analyst 2” “Analyst 3” and “the Junior Analyst Intern”

Presumably the full report is due out imminently and that's why the media have got hold of some of it already... 5pm perhaps?

If that's a selection of the worst of the messages then I really don't think they're that damning

BBC News: 'You legend. Manager loved it' - Southampton's Spygate WhatsApps revealed https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd7pqgxvy0po

There's already been two apologies to the fans and the community 1: https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/club-statement-20th-may-2026 2: https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/club-statement-league-arbitration-panel-appeal

My first response to that would be how much are we owed in unpaid transfer fees? More than enough to take care of the £99m presumably, given we have sold for higher values than we have purchased during transfer windows

Calls it a day at the age of 42 (was still playing regularly last season in the top division in Portugal!) and ends with 881 games for club and country. 50 caps for Portugal and won the Euros in 2016, his country's first trophy. More appearances for Southampton than any other club in his career (288 games and 15 goals in a Saints shirt) https://www.instagram.com/p/DY4MpG_gAaA/

Yeah, my theory is that it was a combination of the two. Easy to imagine the SFC exec were assuring the owner 'not to worry, the club won't get thrown out of the fin... oh fuck! we have been thrown out' at which point Solak hit the Pannick button, figuratively and literally

Pannick suddenly getting involved at the 11th hour felt a bit like someone, somewhere internally at SFC got overruled by a superior who could authorise spending the sort of money that Lord Pannick would cost. Presumably Solak, so if he is trying to establish what went on, who knew and when was it truthfully communicated then yeah, very possible lawyers/investigators are combing through all sorts right now to establish the true version of events