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He doesn't want to leave. He is committed to being back, this is not a rumour this is as reported in the Belfast Telegraph after Norn Iron's last home game.

Started 21 out of 31 league appearances last season. Think you're wrong in any parlance.

Of course he can. In the modern parlance though he may be considered a finisher rather than a starter. Bringing him on when all the opposition attackers are knackered is a very clever move due to his athleticism.

Not exactly transfer, but note that Danny Rohl has left Rangers heading for RB Salzburg.

I've said before, the FA will be more 'concerned' with the alleged 'bullying' than the spying itself. As far as I am aware there were no allegations of bullying in the Bielsa case, so there is no precedent there. Personally I think they will be hard pressed to make the bullying allegations stick, but who knows with the FA.

Not just about goals. Larin will not play anything like 46 league games. His fitness is a big issue which seems to be overlooked. No big injury like Stewart, but little niggling injuries, missing a game or two. We need an alternative, that's why Stewart was a good fit.

Whether they would have qualified if it has not been for US, Canada and Mexico hosting is another matter. Outside those 3 the CONCACAF is a very weak federation.

No, his contract expired. Saints did not exercise the option to extend in time, and his advisors advised he did not need to agree the extension. He has technically not been offered a new contract and so is a free agent. He hasn't turned anything down and he hasn't as far as we know got anything else lined up. How about we stop villifying the guy who gave us a lot in the last 6 months in league and especially cup and see what happens after Scotland exit the WC. None of us know exactly what is happening or has happened.

No, not saying that at all. I seriously doubt anything is happening while Stewart is in the US.

Yes, see my posts before. If he goes to Hearts or Celtic he gets Champions League football, and is closer to home and family. We also should consider that we have actually, probably, not offered him anything. We tried to invoke an option but it was past its sell by date and so was rejected on a technicality. There is no evidence that we have offered him anything else and it could be that he (or his representatives) indicated he wanted to see what else was out there. He's now at the WC at least for a few days until Scotland return home (probably very soon), he is unlikely to play many minutes, because there are other preferred options ahead of him and after that he will see what to do. It still wouldn't greatly surprise me to see him back with us, but of course Saints will be planning for him not being here and looking for alternatives. Everyone seems to think that signing Larin is the answer to life the universe and everything, sadly its not Cyle (who I really like) is injury prone (not in the same was as Ross, more short term niggles) and his fitness is highly questionable. Having Cyle and Ross together was a perfect situation. Some of the comments on here about Stewart are disgraceful, he gave us a lot in the last 6 months, people seem to forget his goals in the FA Cup that enabled us to get to Wembley once at least, as well as his contributions in the League. As you say, in the end not everything is about money, when you are paid what even Championship players are paid, the difference between top whack and average is not life changing, better to be happy, fulfil some ambitions and enjoy your short time in the game.

If only someone would tell the BBC.

We aren't paying him anything, so that's a moot point.

Think people may be reading too much into this. Yes he's out of contract so to all intents and purposes he's gone, but think there may be more to come on this, but nothing will happen until Scotland exit the WC (so quite soon 😉). Those slagging him off as being disloyal etc need to consider the facts (as known), the Club has not apparently covered itself in glory over Ross, albeit with mitigating circumstances. I know one thing we need someone like Stewart, mush as I like Larin he won't play 46.games in a season.

Loan ended, wasn't even making the bench end of last season. Would be shocked if we saw him in a Saints shirt again.

He was decent against Man City, Arsenal and Fulham, who I believe are PL level.

Not everything is about money, even for footballers.

I think that Ross is probably thinking Saints are not so keen on me staying that they wouldn't offer me a new contract regardless of what League they would be in next season, in other words they didn't think he was suitable for the PL. I would be a bit underwhelmed by that reaction if it was me and maybe its time to see what might be available elsewhere, probably after the WC (by the way can't see him getting much exposure in the WC, 3rd or 4th choice now). I hope he comes back, but suspect he might end up in the SPL, possibly with Hearts rather than Rangers or Celtic.

Not sure what Bree extension has to do with the transfer window opening. The transfer window only affects the official registration of players nothing to stop contract extension being announced and signed before then. What's the long summer of defensive negotiations all about? Surely the only other defensive doubt is THB, Manning having already extended or announced intention. What has been notable is that no one seems to have mentioned Welington, hopefully we will retain him, defensively he is much better than Manning, but granted that since we changed to 4 at the back Manning has become a better option all round with his attacking contributions. Good to have two contenders at LB.

The homesick thing is bollocks, it was around Christmas, don't think he ever claimed to be homesick, just that his GF wasn't over here, wish people would stop.saying this. Lots has changed since January. He's got a contract with us.and will stay unless we get a big offer.

Charles is planning to be with us next season, according to the Belfast Tely. Looking forward to being back for preseason. He's not going anywhere unless we decide to sell and I doubt we will unless it's for big money. Hope he stays.

Which is OK, but he won't be having a full preseason because he 's playing in some Noddy tournament.

He is anything but slow, as demonstrated on several occasions. Being a big guy he does take a bit of time to get up to speed though. I like him but my concern is whether he would be able to play much more than 30 or so games, he does seem to be a bit minor injury prone, and that's why it worked quite well with Stewart, with a similar profile.

I have a hunch, based on the two announcements yesterday that we know to some extent the outcome. I really don't think we would have announced Peretz and Larin who were so influenced by Tonda if we had not had some indication that there wasn't going to be a lengthy ban. I would think they may implement a touchline ban, a reprimand and fine. It's been 2 weeks since the investigation was announced, the FA have got bigger things on their plate, they would have looked into getting this out of the way pronto.

It's only bizarre because he is a City boy, not United. He is easily good enough for a top club in the PL. Hope he does stay but we didn't treat him too well when we loaned him out last season and may not feel so much of an attachment to us as some do. He will be a great player.

I suspect we have a pretty good idea that Tonda will be OK for next season for this announcement to have been made, likewise that Ramsdale's exit is also nailed on. It also suggests to me that most of the other first teamers are on board, even if one or two will ultimately be sold. A few players out of contract (Aribo, Romeu etc) and shift a few of last seasons loans, and the books can be balanced without much need for incomings. Was hoping we would sign Shea's bro from Wednesday, but not sure he would want to be backup, and would depend on Shea staying, which I hope he does but would get it if he doesn't. Maybe Alex would be good enough as backup, just worried that Peretz may not be as bullet proof injury wise to make that work. Wondering if Oriol might stay in an coaching role.