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A player with ability who truly wants to be here who the squad loves. Fair play Russell Martin. Compare this to just over 12 months ago.

What was he meant to have done wrong? Is this going back to how he left Bournemouth?

Confirming we are now at least as strong as we were on promotion. OK, Ramsdale has smashed that already, but still.

Think we need to rewrite the thread.

That is quite the coup. Well done Saints.

Depends if it's 15% of the whole transfer or 15% of everything above £19m.

I don't believe so. We wanted him, conditional on his fitness. He couldn't pass the medical, so prudent for us not to continue. I feel for him, but we cannot afford another Ross Stewart.

Two problems solved.

From memory, you may be barking up the wrong tree entirely.

Brilliant tie for Barrow. Like that.

That's annoying. But, a chance to gauge our second team against a relegation rival.

I mean, it's a fair point based on prior comment.....

Would take that.

Shades of Adam Armstrong in the Playoff final for Archer's second.

Kindergarten time now

Archer makes it 5. Lovely finish running through.

James f**king Bree. Outrageous.

If ABK realises he has no other option, perhaps he will knuckle down and prove himself? Or am I thinking wishfully that he might develop a professional attitude?

That is such good manners there.

As do my Daughters. Makes Christmas easy at least.

No 'only' I suspect. But I find his return slightly nauseating.

Suits him apparently. Wasn't liked at Arsenal as he lost focus if he had nothing to do.

'This is the moment Southampton supporters have been waiting for....' Speak for yourself.

It's a fair point.

ABK on. Interesting.