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I disagree

As I've previously expressed, as long as we have one of the best squads* at the end of the window then I don't give a stuff how we reach that point... it could be that our squad as it stands can already be considered "one of the best", in which case we don't need to sign anyone else in order to remain an automactic promotion candidate. Conversely, if we don't have one of the best squads then it logically follows that we need to buy "better" players to bring it up to the requisite level. In other words, I'm stating the bleedin' obvious. (something us simpleton bottlejobs are prone to do I'm afraid) (*and yes, of course, this is inevitably a subjective viewpoint)

I'll let you know at the end of the window.... #simple P.s. pay me the same wage as Spors and I'll let you know sooner

In terms of ability, you are correct, but not being "fit to wear the shirt" is as much to do with a player's attitude and how they deal with pressure. So many of our players last season were weak minded, as well as being weak technically. There's no excuse for not busting a gut or giving it your all, when your technical ability lets you down. Our players failed on both counts last season. Sure, those same players might suddenly become strong minded in a weaker league, but it's a valid concern that they might not. As always, time will tell...

and that, m'lud, is all a relegated club ever needs to do... #simple

The unbeaten run world record attempt starts here...

Is there a McFabrice or McLighthouse contrarian on their forum defending him regardless..? #lightenupitsonlybanterFFS #letitgo

Maybe it's just me but that shoulder design doesn't work with the stripes

I'd venture it's almost a certainty that's what'll happen. Stephens has been far too involved in pre-season photoshoots for him to then be sidelined / demoted, IMO.

13? Edit: just checked... 16 Edit #2: 1,065 minutes playing time in total, which equates to approx 11.5 full games

The song that Huey Lewis & The News successfully sued for ripping off one of their tracks... for which you, sir, are complicit in the crime, as a result of your purchase...

"I don't like possession for possession's sake" FFS Will... You're not going to beat the Southampton FC Unbeaten Run World Record if you don't play that way mate 🤦🏻

Album: Single:

Rule 1...

What'll be more cost effective in the long run? Not getting in better players because we don't want to pay the sub-standard players we can't shift or getting in better players regardless and cover the garden leave pay retrospectively with a fraction of the premier league riches upon promotion...? We've got financial clout (in this division) so let's exploit it, rather than settle for second best. Or maybe I'm just too much of a simpleton

The view from the "Keep it Simple" camp.... Would you swap Bazunu and/or McCarthy with keeper(s) from any other Championship club(s)? No? Keep them Yes? Replace them Piece of piss this "Ensure our squad is one of the best in the division" malarkey...

Indeed....

The red looks consistent on this photo? (albeit of the ladies version)... a much brighter shade than the other photos though!

They couldn't have made that look any more tinpot if they'd tried! Why not repeat what they did with the Starling logo previously..?

Positives: good to see such an iconic Saints kit get a reboot and good that the club badge is more in proportion than the one on the Chinese effort. Negatives: the black border around the logo is too thick, which makes it look a bit amateurish; having two different reds is totally bizarre: why would it even occur to someone that was an idea worthy of consideration, let alone implementation? And the triangles on the shoulder make the design as a whole look a tad higgledy-piggledy rather than slick. But... "It's only a kit" so doesn't really matter....

Sheesh, that hits hard in the heart. I know it's a cliché but it really does put our day-to-day grumbles into perspective. RIP ❤️

Playing my Devil's Advocate card... if it's someone's job to hire good people and they hire shite people, doesn't that make the person who did the hiring shite at their job too....?