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I think it's a real possibility and have started to convince myself at least we'll get to do a new ground at Bromley FC

Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones confirmed they will be losing James Bree’s services - with the on-loan Southampton defender making his farewell appearance in today’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United at The Valley. The 28-year-old was replaced at the start of the second half as the Addicks looked to attack opposition reduced to nine men after red cards for Djibril Soumare and Japhet Tanganga. Tyreece Campbell came on to replace Bree at left wing-back. James Bree made his 19th appearance for Charlton in today’s victory against Sheffield United/Picture: Keith Gillard Southampton boss Tonda Eckert confirmed this week that he wanted to add Bree to his squad. His predecessor Will Still had been happy to let the player, out of contract in the summer, head to SE7. “The nice thing is that I think with James, you have an opportunity,” said Eckert. “He can play as a half-back, he can play as a full-back, and he has now played as a wing-back a lot. “There are not many players who have that profile and feel comfortable in all of those positions. Defending inside, defending outside, but also have the physical capacity to get up the pitch. “I think it’s different from a player that comes into a completely new group. But of course, we need to get a feeling for each other. We will meet on Monday and see where we’re at.”

I wouldn't mind him as our manager to sort a few of the players out, saw an interview with him once where he mentioned spending his youth development years at The Dell so he might have a soft spot for the club, he was also there with Phil Parkinson now Wrexham manager, oddly neither of them ever made a first team appearance for Saints but have gone on to have long careers in the game. Odds on Danny Ings getting a goal?

I thought Armstrong looked really down today, I think he's had enough of the club and would like a move

Make that into a Northam TIFO

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Great news everybody! We get to go to St Mary's again in a few days 😀 Just heard Sheffield United had two players sent off at Charlton today who will be suspended for our game, we love playing teams who are missing players , what a gift from the football Gods

We're such a strange fan base, to be fair most of the songs at the game were against the board and team so that was the protest. 22-23k of us are stuck with season tickets I've never thought this before but a full boycott of the Leicester cup game probably best chance of a protest , just leave the ground empty

Tonda should never have been given the job, he's out of his depth and needs to go but so does Spors and rest of the board. I think players realise how disliked they are by the fan base but I genuinely fear for them if they put in a performance like that at Fratton next week, we've put up with so much under Sports Republic, last seasons 12 points shambles really damaged the club but this would be the worst , Armstrong clearly doesn't want to be here anymore

Stupid football, stupid manager, stupid owners Hull can't believe their luck

Fair point, our equivalent would rob the keeper of the ball then turn back and pass it around our centre backs for a bit

For those of us who don't really understand the finances, has he actually invested his money into the club or is he a creditor that the club needs to repay at some point?

Their AFCON player was knocked out last night so technically could be back in time for Saturday which is good news for us if it means the coach driver doesn't get a game

I believe when police held the meeting with both sets of fans and the clubs that it was agreed alcohol would be served , we certainly did for them so I'd be surprised if it's any different for us

The old bill get the best of both worlds, loads of overtime and easiest shift they'll ever do. Will be itching for someone to step out of line for an easy nicking to justify their match expenses

I'm never sure about these sort of games, not a testimonial as such but will be a good reminder of some of the players we got to see in recent history. First players to be involved now announced, who else are we hoping to see?

I've seen a correlation recently, the more players the opposition are "missing" the more likely it is for them to win, Millwall were down to their bare bones with the team kit man and coach driver on the bench etc

FAB is a club orchestrated stitch up, they selected certain people to basically agree with them but make it look like a "fan lead" decision process. Can see right through it

I can see the commercial plan from the club, collect 2700 away fans for an hour and sell them as much as possible before loading them onto buses, then fill the fan zones with supporters who want to watch it at St Mary's! https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/derby-day-your-way-at-st-marys?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=tic-portsmouth-a-2526&utm_term=last-chance&utm_content=link&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPURsJleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqy0nVyAqG3NydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpDz8riXGMKF-exE29a0_gh11270Bj4bBNxtShlW0RASis0t43NrTJ7Ibvy9_aem_pJxqIh7klq0MxQRyDjiNog&utm_id=120238342604980299 This made me laugh: Northam Fan Zone and The Dell In partnership with Asahi 0.0% and Pukka, we’re bringing the buzz of an away matchday to the Northam Fan Zone. Tickets cost just £8 and will include both a Pukka Pie and your choice of a pint of Asahi Super Dry or Meantime Anytime IPA, or a can of Asahi Super Dry 0.0%. Fans will be able to experience the lively atmosphere of the Northam Fan Zone from 10.30am as we build up with live music, interviews on stage with Saints legends and more.

@TotalSaintsPod you need to invite Fabrice on for a 5 min slot on the next podcast , give the man some answers

Our scouts didn't watch him did they Always annoyed me the Skates called him Agent Bazunu every time he made a mistake for us, probably didn't help him