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Think that was the Liebherr Cup or something along those lines, happened the two years after his death. The second one had Arsenal and Valladolid or something like that?

Ipswich captain Morsy off https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1945218995709264054

I wonder if some of Leicester's more in demand players will be tempted to push for a move with a large points deduction? I don't think it will be nine points though if they do get punished at all. Probably four to six.

Happy with that. I think he's pretty handy going forward with his crosses. The test for him will be whether he can cut out his silly defensive errors or not. I also think having him and Matsuki in the squad will be good for young Takaoka

A friendly against a weak side yes, but good for those four to be scoring. Long may it continue.

Agreed, club has let us down once again. FFS Spors OUT!

Ings is done, imo.

Wonder if any of these young tall centre backs will be heading to Goztepe.

Sadly I don't see Bazunu going this season. I think it is likely they try to sell him next summer, especially if we are promoted as his stock will be higher. Please prove me wrong Saints.

He does want to be here. That is pretty clear. He is still training and still playing, not downing tools to get a move. He simply does not want to sign a new contract, and is adhering to the terms of his current deal. Refusing to commit his future to Saints for the next 4 years does not mean he does not want to be here in the now. Holding youngsters hostage on the bench until they sign a new deal is 1) a terrible look for a club which has youth development as a main goal, 2) totally nonsensical. Presumably we want to extend his deal because he can make a difference on the pitch for us. What use is not playing him then.

If he doesn't play though his value certainly doesn't go up. His value is only high because he showed what he can do in the Premier League last season.

That will be a big achievement. The league is strong this year.

Got my Wrexham ticket, looking forward to it. Still loads available but we are just about a month away after all.

Just read that Chelsea get $142.3 million for winning the Club World Cup. Not exactly healthy for the game.

Agreed - Ramsdale loan, Johansson first choice moving to second when we get promoted. It really is that easy.

I am looking forward to seeing more from the kids this season, Robinson in particular I think will be a breakout star

We’re going to walk this league.

If McCarthy extends I’m going to see red. Where’s Bazunu at anyway?

Hope the supporter in the east stand is doing okay.

Stewart as he stubbed his toe during training

Ramsdale isn't qualifying for England by sitting on the bench or playing for a team where he will proceed to let in tons of goals. That leaves only mid-table and above sides that are crying out for a number 1, of which I can think of... zero. I don't think a spot will open up for him unless their existing number 1s get injured. In my opinion, he can only realistically replace Trafford as a third-choice keeper under those conditions even after a good season, unless Johnstone and/or Pickford get injured. And if the latter two get injured, he'd probably be able to get into the side as part of a title-winning Saints squad...

Knowing the management, it probably will be another youngster with potential. I get the feeling they believe the older core of the team is adequate. The best Championship players get snatched up by foreign clubs or PL clubs every summer anyway, so it comes back to trying to grab a player before they have a breakout season, whether that's young or experienced, English league or foreign league.

If SR manage to unload Fraser I would be very impressed. That was the most immediately offensive signing to me last summer, completely unnecessary. I don't think he has much value neither financially nor on the pitch so I'm more expecting us to keep him until his contract expires next year. Maybe Still can get some use out of him.

Most biologically impressive pitch in the Championship, you'll never sing that

One of Stephens' duties is likely grooming Smallbone to take over the captaincy in 2028. He is JWP from Temu after all