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http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20160429-ronald-koeman-team-news-southampton-manchester-city-3085821.aspx

Catlin talks about the loan situation towards the beginning of this riveting video: Based on what he says, I think non-emergency "window to window" loanees are available until the end of the season, of which the play-offs are inclusive. It would appear its only emergency loanees that don't qualify due to the 93 day rule.

They also lose Michael Smith (their current first choice striker) after the Hartlepool game this weekend (93 day 'emergency' loan deal ends)

Yes, I know all that (obviously ), but the 'part 1' press conference, despite getting less and less informative over the years, usually covers team news at least. Hey ho, perhaps I'm a bit too old fashioned

In today's press conference he cited his time at Feynoord, saying that he had three 1 year contracts there and they only talked about renewal in January each time, and that he doesn't understand the clamour to sign a new contract any sooner than that, thus hinting that he doesn't see it a problem his if his contract situation at Saints isn't 'resolved' before next season starts.

So, no team news from the press conference then. Sigh.

Ask some questions about the game on Sunday FFS (Edit: that was directed at the journos at the pre-match press conference by the way!)

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http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manuel-pellegrini-takes-swipe-premier-7861186

It sold out an hour ago, but you should be able to get one via the ticket exchange... Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC #SaintsFC's clash with #MCFC at St Mary's on Sunday has now sold out! The Ticket Exchange will be open shortly.

Ken Livingston in self-destruction mode today Dan Hodges ‏@DPJHodges Labour MP and senior Labour NEC member arguing on live national television about whether Hitler was a Zionist. This is actually happening. Yvette Cooper ‏@YvetteCooperMP No more delays from party - sort this out fast! Ken is deeply wrong. Anti-semitism IS racism, full-stop. And no place for this in @UKLabour Richard Osman ‏@richardosman This Ken Livingstone stuff on #dailypolitics is extraordinary. Never seen anything quite like it. Owen Jones ‏@OwenJones84 Ken Livingstone has to be suspended from the Labour Party. Preferably before I pass out from punching myself in the face. DailySunday Politics ‏@daily_politics "I think it you have lost it Mr Livingstone, I think you need some help" says @JohnMannMP to @ken4london

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-agree-radja-nainggolan-transfer-7841585

Spot the difference

This. MP will want to go out in a blaze of glory

Full time: 0-0 Good result

Silva goes off injured (Hamstring?) Aguero next please

What's the likelihood of Adkins returning as manager of the promotion side? That would put a few bums on seats too I would venture.

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20160426-rickie-lambert-return-kelvin-davis-testimonial-southampton-3080632.aspx

Why not just give the money to the Exchequer? That way you get to help build hospitals and stuff. Edit: apologies, that wasn't very helpful. Ignore me!

'ITK' winky thing or 'just having a guess' winky thing? Cheers