Dan Johnson

I'd choose the current squad over the squad that ended last season (with the exception of Lovern, was sorry to lose him) Lambert Vs Pelle I think Lambert was coming towards the end of his career, he'd certainly adapted his game to suit which shows what a clever footballer he is. At 33 he doesn't look like a natural athlete & while he certainly had worked on his conditioning\fitness during his time at Saints there's no telling how long he could continue performing at this level. Pelle by contrast looks a "young" 29 and you could see him playing into his late 30s, they're very similar in style but I think Pelle will prove to be technically better over time. I'm happy with this business Lallana Vs Tadic Lallana was class last season but he certainly had his flaws, his inability to complete 90 minutes, fading massively during the second half of games, he drifted inside leaving the left back exposed way to often and his shot was inconsistent, to often the soft grass cutter would let him down. Tadic seems to again be very similar, he has great work rate & is more physical than I expected. He has great vision, quick feet & doesn't look out of place in the prem. Considering the price Liverpool paid for lallana and what we paid for tadic, is there really a 14million different between lallana and tadic? I don't think so. Good business Shaw Vs Bertrand. I'll get hammered for this, but I don't see anything in Bertrand to suggest he is any worse than shaw, or that shaw is any better than Bertrand. Forgetting potential, Bertrand is the more accomplished player at this point in time. It may not be the case in the future but right now this is looking like a great bit of business Long Vs Osvaldo Obviously we are better off here, longs work rate is fantastic, he has pace, he has good technique. We shouldn't judge long on goals as I don't think he's that type of player, his runs make space and unsettle defenders allowing the midfielder runners to get into space. Lovern Vs Gardos I feel we're probably down here, but it's impossible to say. Chambers Vs AlderWeireld We're obviously getting a more accomplished player here than the one we've lost. One who has more experience at every level of football & has been involved with a team that reached the champions league final last year and a league winning side. The other signings, have added depth, I think Forster is a step up to Boruc too. Cant complain, considering we're still well in the black financially

****s me off, but then we all feed into it with our sky subscriptions etc. Its a disgusting amount of money really, the red tops show their moral outrage at the wages of bankers & MPs etc but footballers seem immune to it. I wonder how long & how far it'll go before the public become so disillusioned with their pay that we stop putting our money into the sport

Just found out as the deal is done and a work permit secured, the player can be registered with the Premier League after it closes.

I'm not sure to be honest, I would have thought so. They own his registration but cant get it ratified, it's not something the premier league can help with either according to the SSN Radio reports

Rojo to United still not been ratified by the Premier League & Man Utd having major issues with the 3rd party ownership. Looks like we did well to avoid this one, I know allot were giving the board stick for not getting this over the line quick enough! I wonder how those would have reacted had we signed him but couldn't register him.

I think when you look at Everton, they're the closest you can get to the top 4 without substantial backing. Potentially they have the quality to finish in the top 4, if the league has a season like last year, where there's no real stand out team then it's possible if they have a good season. They've not spent big money over the last 8-10 years, with the exception of Lukaku. They've bought really well and had good management, they've also benefited from good youth players over the years. Rooney, Rodwell, Baines, Stones, Barkley etc. They must be the closest thing to a blueprint we have.

Photo is of players in the new kit, I suspect he just hasn't had his taken yet

Agreed, I thought he gave their defence allot to think about, his running was pulling them all over the place

I like Koeman, he calls it as he sees it. I think its important at times for a manager to say when we play poorly, rather than sugar coat it or come up with some excuse.

Yes Pelle!!! So happy for him, he deserved that goal. Great work rate

I'd say after the World Cup & lack of pre-season 2 games in 3 days is probably too much.

Such a shame that every off season he has been involved with the national team and hasnt had a real rest. Olympics, Confederations Cup, World Cup. I think we'd see a different player if he had six weeks off and started pre-season on day 1

If we get Clasie & Alderweireld then i wouldnt be surprised to see a 10 million + Townsend bid accepted by Saints on Deadline day

A selection of quotes Is Lovren an improvement on Agger? Not a chance, said it at the time we were spending 20m without improving. He wasn't the player we needed. We don`t have a single elite defender. It`s a huge problem going forward for us. Lovren out of position and partly at fault for all 3 goals. Absolutely ****ing diabolical performance. Lovren was quite poor tactically, hoping it was just the occasion and not a sign of his ability. Lovren has a bad night Lovren got caught out a few times, he's supposed to be commanding the back 4 and holding the line. But he seemed to be the one who was too forward. Third goal clear failure by Lovren I'm afraid. Lovern is average. Asleep for the last two goals. Mignolet - 5 (wasn't at fault) Johnson - 3 Skrtel - 6 Lovren - 3 Moreno - 6 Gerrard - 4 Henderson - 5 Allen - 5 Sterling - 6 Coutinho - 5 Sturridge - 7 Ultimately the best quote.. "Oh **** off making judgements on a signing after 2 games. Ridiculous. I expected it, but still ridiculous" Its almost like this board isnt the only internet fans forum that jumps to conclusions

Dont think that was Lamberts goal, think that was an own goal

Gaston played the through ball to Lallana in the home game last season. Until then we never looked like breaking them down. Shaws run would have come to nothing had the defender not fouled him. We aren't as good as last season because the players had evolved as a team, it's too early to compare an understanding between players.

Agreed. We only beat West Brom last year 1-0 at home & away in what were both dire games. The away game certainly was destined for a 0-0 until a last minute pen, in a game were we created NOTHING, similar to yesterday. All of a sudden last years team would have destroyed West Brom when in reality their performance was extremely similar to yesterday

Its fashionable to think Wellbeck is ****. I mean why trust Alex Ferguson, the most decorated manager in history! He's a good player, too good for us

Morgans off the field issues? He wants to move to a bigger club and get a payrise. I wouldn't call that an off field issue? Gallagher is dealing with the death of his farther, at 19!!! Hardly comparable is it? We can talk about Morgan because his off the field "issue" is football related. Gallaghers, seems nothing to do with football.

Morgans off the field issues? He wants to move to a bigger club and get a payrise. I wouldn't call that an off field issue? Gallagher is dealing with the death of his farther, at 19!!! Hardly comparable is it? We can talk about Morgan because his off the field "issue" is football related. Gallaghers, seems nothing to do with football.

He plays on the left He plays on the rigggggght Shane long makes Lallana look ****e

Florin Guard left this morning for England to stamp valid contract with the group next three seasons in the Premier League, Southampton. "I am very happy. I was fulfilled a dream, it's great to get to play in the Premier League. It's summer transfer in Romania, "said former star quarterback of the departure airport Henri Coanda.

No On 24 July 2014, Gyan announced on his personal website that he had signed a contract extension at Al-Ain keeping him their till 2018.

The lambert to Liverpool fee was reported as 9-11 million when it first broke Ssn. Long isn't a bad buy, overpriced at 12million but we don't know that's the case yet As buying Osvaldo proved, we shouldn't judge players on their fee anyway

After the TV money increase it's a different market. My house was valued at 217k last year, same house is 270k this year.