trousers

Deluded

Sounds like the sort of thing that tinpot club down the road would crow about... That said....

Yep, agree. Some players & clubs just seem to feel "right" for each other and Fraser/Saints fit that perception.

All long runs have to start somewhere....

In one of the reports quoted above, that doesn't seem to be an issue/factor, on the surface; i.e. "The proposals from both Hull and Southampton suit Liverpool so it will be Carvalho’s decision" (David Ormstein). If we weren't offering a similar amount of game time then I doubt that would "suit" Liverpool...?

For a young player going to unfamiliar territory, having a 'mate' at the club is probably a bigger factor than we might think, especially if the final decision is ultimately with the player rather than either club.

I don't think anyone is declaring that such thoughts are a "revelation", it's simply a reality that's worthy of discussion. And I think its valid and reasonable to be discussing it now, rather thah deferring it to later in the season. Different opinions are available, of course

RM pretty much said the same thing in the pre-match press conference; admitted it was the wrong move at the wrong time at that stage of his career, which is why he bailed after only a few months.

Hope you didn't lay out too much as you've just lost your bet....

Gyms

Guardiola used to trot that line out when we were fighting relegation in the PL... (I'm sure @Lord Duckhunter will back me up on that one.... )

Probably for various reasons, the style of play and tactics have evolved over the course of the season for the better. That coupled with the players adapting to the system and we've arrived at a position where most/all of the fans are now on board. Obviously the fans that knew it would all turn out OK in the end get a pat on the back and can wear their "told you so" medals with pride ( ), but I maintain that the concerns that many had were justified at the time, especially against the backdrop of the previous management appointment gaffes by Sports Republic. #oncebittentwiceshy Anyway, hopefully all this translates to promotion this season as I share the equally justified concerns of some that we could easily fall back into the pack in subsequent seasons once our current financial and player quality advantage starts to level out. Onwards and upwards!

Lots of draws then...?

The day we overtake Ipswich (on goal difference), if only for a couple of hours, given they play Sunderland in the 5:30pm game. COYR!

Sapphire

*People

I've reached out to Saints 'supporter relations' to see if they can swap tickets to a different game... I'm sure that legendary Southampton FC customer service ethos will kick in and see me good...

Yeah, meant Hull in my original post

What, the Disney / Marvel derby when Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham get promoted to League 1...?

Thought it was 27th Jan?

Spare a thought for little old me though... Spent £80 on Saints v Hull tickets last week but now can't go because I didn't realise it would be postponed for the FA Cup 4th round tie...DOH!

Dibling hits the post!