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Having obtained the permission of their probation officer, which would be very unlikely to be given. Condition of being released under licence.

Why does anyone think Spurs will contact Saints about offering a job to an employee? He's not a player, subject to transfer negotiations etc. As long as he gives the required notice he is free to work for whoever he chooses. Just hope that he thinks he is better staying where he has built his reputation rather than moving to a club that is basically ****ged. Of course he could alert Saints by asking for a pay rise. In any case, we will have a succession plan in place, no-one is irreplaceable.

I predicted 7-5. Is that conservative? If so I'll go for 7-6 instead :-)

"Tiny Isle of Wight outfit". Bloody cheek. For the Isle of Wight Newport is massive. Genuinely never knew he played for the Port. Been away too long (or not long enough). They were actually in the Southern League when he played for them, so not so tiny after all (now they are just Wessex League again due to the financial problems a few years back).

Predict we will win 7-5

That article was written last season. Davis is actually much better this season, and really is the driving force behind much of what we do now. His workrate and energy are phenomenal and his eye for a pass. If only he could be more ruthless with his chances.

Schmeichel? Guess you really mean Shilton.

Hodgson clearly following up on Arse Wenger's request on Tuesday for Walcott to get game time. Arse clearly sees England as a training ground the the Gunners.

Written by someone who thinks they understand statistics and random behaviour, but who makes it clear right from the start that they do not understand it at all. Interesting thesis but completely flawed logic. By the way is it just random that RK has actually won 10 out of 13 games so far this season in all competitions (including 3 straight away wins in the League Cup). Lies, damn lies and uneducated columnists.

8 former or current Southampton players, 5 products of the Academy. Not a bad advert for how we do things.

Thanks for sharing this, very interesting One thing next time, hands out of pockets please when you're having your picture taken

Will I be allowed to bring my tambourine into the ground to join in with this? I'm sure the Sally Army Band could help get this going (or the Albion Band if they still exist).

Apparently we had a fire sale in the summer according to this report.

In other news, Boruc and Surman on verge of going top of the Championship.

I suggest you stick to the day job But, if you really want a corny song, how about to the tune of the Rupert the Bear TV series (I know, very sad, any street cred I have is now completely gone and I hate using the word Rupert on here, the Bearsy bro may also have a problem with this, if so apologies) but it fits perfectly. Toby, Alderweireld, everyone sing his name Toby, Alderweireld, everyone come and join in all of his games. I'm sure if we all donned ginger wigs, or santa hats and waved big foam hands at the same time this would get the stadium rocking.

Didn't realise that he was now playing in Serie A for "Genoa Cricket and Football Club" after a season and half of loans in Spain. Not exactly set the world alight, only played 3 so far this season.

None of the above actually won the Europa League, therefore the simple little plan I outlined does not apply. Under the new rules you have to win the Europa League (from this season) to qualify for the Champions League. There is nothing gained for being best loser.

I'll bow to your expert knowledge of such things.

Still a decent team if it includes Davis (he gets results with Norn Ireland with worse players around him than those). Perhaps you were meaning to play Kelvin in MF.

So get to the Group stages, finish 3rd and go on to win the Europa League. Then qualify the following season for the Champions League as Europa League winners. Simple. Glad thats sorted. Think its more likely we wil bring in a couple of players in January to reinforce what we already have. We clearly have 2 or 3 positions where we need to improve our strength in depth with players that could slot in, rather than as squad players, GK, CF and AMF. Wouldn't be surprised to see Cork and maybe JRod depart to make way for some new signings. We will not go out and spend 30m or anything like on one player, no such player would have the impact that the OP seems to desire.

Yes, but hardly worthwhile is it. If he could make it that far then why not just wait another 3 games and the suspension threat lapses anyway. Seems more likely that he would get booked long before the Burnley game. If it was down to me I would tell him to take off his shirt when he scores his 3rd goal against Leicester on Saturday and get it over with. Then tell him never to be so stupid again.

Mick stayed loyal for a few seasons after we were relegated despite the constant threat to his England place a a result. In the close season before the 1977–78 season, Channon left his beloved Southampton — still in the Second Division to join City for 300k. He never really settled and City struggled and he happily returned 2 years later. To suggest he left in the manner of Lallana and the other recent deserters really is quite an insult.

So what's wrong with Forster, no team spirit. We need to know.

OG(1) against Sunderland was pretty special. The rest of his hat-trick wasn't much though.

Just like 4 goals conceded after 10 games last season was ridiculous? It is the one stat where we are actually marginally worse than last season. Of course after 10 games things started to go a bit pear-shaped in that regard.