On the contrary - the collective, crowd-sourced expertise on here is seen as inspirational and guiding. It's a cornerstone of Poch and NCs revolutionary plan for us.
No - and they are still not convinced and harbour resentment and a desire to move on to more glamorous clubs. Both signings will be afflicted with the Gaston sickness, and like him, leave quickly and quietly in a window next year.
Last season we were cavalier and exciting to watch, reminiscent of Keegan era Newcastle. Mopo has made us defensively solid but at the expense of flair and attacking verve.
Its not the traditional Southampton, that's for sure.