VectisSaint

Depends if we get something for Forster and taking into account we get his wages off the books. Remember that Gunn is already gone and there was a (Small) fee involved IIRC. We have been linked with the Albanian fella and the Accrington keeper, don't think cash for a fee is such an issue as you are thinking.

Suggests Forster will be on his way if true then. New keeper with Mccarthy as No. 2.

We are not well stocked in MF. We have no proper backup for Romeu. Ralph originally said he was looking to backup Romeu (at the Fans Forum I think but could be wrong) but he backed away from this later after Armstrong showed that he could perform in CM. Trouble is Armstrong performing well there means he doesn't perform in AM where he is our best performer, so though it is true he can do a job there it does not solve the problem for anything other than the odd game or two. Can't rely on Smallbone due to his injury, looks like Janko is off and it seems like Lemina and Ralph is a burnt bridge too far. I think we will bring in another DM in this window, once Lemina and Janko are out of the door.

Romeu is not and never will be back up to Diallo. This stuff from Villa is all nonsense anyway, but would rather sell JWP than Romeu. Selling probably our best 3 players in a position that we need to strengthen and with little or no backup would be utter madness. As I said its all media talk anyway.

I would be amazed if we don't buy a new keeper. One of McCarthy or Forster is surely being shown the door, that's what Ralph's tinkering was about at the end of last season. We have been strongly linked with new keepers already (the Albanian guy and the Stanley keeper).

Surprised that we have allowed him to go to a mid table League One club. For someone on the fringes of the 1st team, he really should have been put into a Championship team if he is to progress. Sounds to me like we have decided that he is not going to progress at Saints.

Just to be all MLG, he hasn't actually gone yet, he will formally sign for Anderlecht on Monday (21st). Agreement in principle only so far. Makes no difference, but the change of topic subject is inaccurate. We might get to know if there is any fee involved once the transfer becomes official.

So Theo still at Everton for start of season. Sweepstake on whi h fixture will be 9-0. Seriously though that seems like a particularly tough start.

£22.50 actually (30 dollars). Tiss would not get all of that either.

Depends what you mean by "announced". It was announced on 18th May that Theo would sign a 2 year deal, but his contract with Everton runs until 30th June, so technically he has not signed yet.

Haven't forgotten Smallbone, who I think looked like he was becoming a decent player. But can we risk relying on him coming back soon from injury,, look what happened when we relied on McQueen (heaven forbid that Will has similar issues to Sam). Also I'm not convinced Smallbone is cover for Romeu, seems to be much more of an AM.

We've already signed Theo Walcott, so the answer to the OP is whatever position Theo plays.

Tom Leach. Anyone who thinks that we wouldn't have got the work permit issue straightened out before entering negotiations is a bit dumb. There are clear rules and points that can be totalled up, it is really quite cut and dried whether a player meets the criteria or not. If it was borderline I would imagine we would have done some investigations before proceeding too far.

See Boris is back from Cornwall then.

Agree, but I fear Lemina and Ralph do not see eye to eye. Striker is not a priority this window if Ings stays (as I believe he will). Full back(s) is top priority, sorting out GK and DM is next. I do expect us to make changes up front, but only in a one out/one in way, Long, N'Lundulu and Obafemi all potential outs

Ralph has not said this consistently. I think it was at the fans Forum he said it was a priority to provide depth in the centre of mid. He wants 2 for each position and currently we only have 3 first teamers in that area for 2 places, Oriol, JWP and Diallo. Unless he is now including Lemina or Jankowitz his plans have not been fulfilled. It is quite clear that we have a major shortage in CM as highlighted towards the end of last season, another season with injuries and we will be short again. Obviously it helped playing Armstrong there latterly, but that is not a solution, because it takes him away from his AM role, where he is better. Its great to know he can play there very effectively but until cloning becomes an option or we sign a better AM it is not a solution to the problem and I think Ralph will still be looking to bolster this area. We have starting quality but we clearly do not have depth.

As long as the £5m is guaranteed, it is the amount we have to work with, not £2.5m. Transfers are not generally transacted with cash in hand (unless your name is 'Arry). Obviously the unlikely add ons are a different matter.

Some good news then.

You clearly did not watch the last few games then. Your ill informed observation is much appreciated.

All a bit irrelevant if we continue to play 3 at the back, with wing backs.

JWP will not go to Villa, no matter what they offer, doesn't matter what Saints think. Doubt he would go anywhere, but if he did it would only be to a club that is a serious step up, i.e. so-called Big 6 or Europe, maybe Leicester. Villa does not give him much more than Saints (other than a pay rise), a move would be for an honour (trophy) or CL.

He's been on loan before to Dundee Utd in the Scot Championship.

Actually it is exactly that. Racism is despicable, and affects every colour and creed. The worst racism in this country tends to be directed towards Asians and even white Eastern Europeans (see Brexit), having a tag Black lives Matter is racist in itself (ignore the BLM organisation) and taking the knee is an American idea which sticks in the throat of many here. Support anti racism but do it in a way that is all embracing and uses some other symbol than an imported American idea.

6 league goals in the last 2 season (none last season) including in the Championship. Only ever scored double figures goals twice. Not exactly prolific. Reputation based on one good season 5 years ago.

A "dependable" defender; that would suggest the Torygraph don't know what the fuck they are talking about.