Andy Durman

The contract extension would probably also come with a sizeable wage increase. So yes very surprised.

Saints are strong with Boruc & Forster. I think Boruc has done nothing wrong to lose his Place. Boruc is a Fantastic character. Irene does Boruc still only eat only grapes for breakfast and is he still always first at the training ground? A top bloke and a great guy. I feel terribly sorry for him as he has been very loyal to Southampton. Give him our best regards from my son & I will always hold him in the highest regard. I hope he stays and proves to everyone that he is No. 1.

The fact that Koeman thinks he can play in this position would somewhat contradict your argument. JWP is 19 and learning his trade. He presses as good as anyone in our team and has fantastic vision. Today was maybe not his best game, but I want his name on every team sheet this season. Lallana was also not the finished article at 19.

A very well reasoned post Thanks for that.

I think we saw That Money buys You Players, but not a team.

I think we saw That Money buys You Players, but not a team.

you under estimate Yoshida. He's cool & will not let us down today

Quite honestly just like Swansea football needs teams like Southampton to win.

Puncheon and Cork. Deals of the Year!

I am Hugely disappointed.

I generally ignore people who use Latin or big words to make their point. However everybody has a right to their opinion on this forum and everybody must respect that.

I think the guidelines are clear Celtic must be readmitted.

Fonte is commanding and will be captain unless Schneiderlin wishes to stay and play champions league football with us next year

Very happy with Targett. Not the finished Article, but he will learn quickly.

I think with a new centre back and left sided midfielder we are actually in very good shape. I actually think the article is bang on as to what is happening at Southampton.

I spoke with Les Reed on Thursday Evening and he said he was finding it difficult to get the deals that we wanted over the line.

I spoke to him before the match as I was practically sitting next to him. Thought I'd have a few digs. He's good friends with Sammy Lee.

Back from the game and thought I'd share a few thoughts. Are Brighton really that bad or did we actually play quite well? I thought Isgrove was too lightweight, but then I really watched him more closely. Wow what an engine and a lot of speed. He had a good game and he's earned another chance. I can't say we really missed any of the players who have left. I thought JWP stepped up and played very well with VW. Fonte played very well and always tried to run at their left midfield and then passed to Clyne in space. The tactic worked brilliantly and that's how the first came. Hey what a tackle in the first half. The noise of the ball. Had a nice chat with Mr Reed before the game and he was very nice and answered my questions with a lot of honesty. I will give you one piece of info. He is working incredibly hard, but we haven' t yet got any more deals over the line. I came away very positive tonight. I think if MS goes JWP will step up. VW was very good tonight. Taggart looks like he will shortly become a real star. I think the future is bright. ???????

This time last year we new of JWP but nobody expected Chambers or Shaw to be so influentially. Who will step up this year? Targett, McQueen? Maybe JWP will play every game? Maybe the academy does have the answers?

Morgan is a very clever Guy and a gentleman. Not vertan that he'll stay but he will Act With dignity

Make no mistake this is a lot of money on a player who dare I say never thought twice about Saints a few weeks ago. He will be a mercenary just like Lovren and I hope he is a great success, but I have my reservations.

i think he's too old for the value.

Wonder Why Guan got the Information that he's going to Everton? Was he teasing us?

I think Fonte will be here next year!!!!! hahahahah

They have both Agreed new contracts its just a questions of when the News will be released