Saint_Ash

I know it's based on what is punted but I'm sure Atalanta were odds on the other day to sign O'Riley, now we are.

I expect there's a time limit on the deal, maybe the end of the month or until we sign someone else in his position. I'm assuming now he's out of contract we've offered him a signing on fee as well, I doubt any of the other clubs around the bottom of the league will stump up more than us, I expect he's mulling over whether to go to the Middle East or not.

Suga may have been the catalyst. We've got him in, we're allowing KWP to leave and then West Ham are happy to deal with us for Downes.

Half time ruined us. Gave Gareth a chance to stop our attacking threat.

The quality has eased off a bit now, Spain playing most passes backwards as they try and keep the possession. France may sneak one more yet.

A good game including the big boys at last. Spain will win the thing playing like this.

https://x.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1808531074131095943?t=sboAYxb88RpOtHIQ1_64AQ&s=19

We don't know the ins and outs I suppose but I guess there is a wage structure for 16 year olds and I can't imagine us breaking it or throwing thousands at them when they have only shown it at a lower level. How many times have we seen young prospects go off the rails because of money.

https://x.com/SaintsExtra/status/1808405167554850920?t=RLcKyyEfIbAm7lKbiyIR1Q&s=09 Edwards and Woods expected to sign today.

https://x.com/SaintsExtra/status/1807874277993337165?t=u2vqBWqEvQzc1bAA28bCKg&s=19

It's called standing by his players. Do you expect him to say "nah, Bazunu is shit, don't rate him."

Bitter sweet but I'd take that. Gives credence for the Yukinari Sugawara rumours as well coming in at right back. I'm glad we're moving quick if losing key players.

England through to last 16. Not the most exciting way of going through.

Exactly this, he feels we've lost because we've not filled the two defensive midfielder roles properly. Our front 4 or 5, if utilised effectively, would destroy most teams in the world. The negative approach of Southgate is staggering.

Exactly. How detached is he to even say it let alone think it?

What we were missing in that game was another defensive midfielder in Kalvin Phillips. Shows the mentality of the pathetic man.

This is the sort of random shit that might actually be true. I like the fact we're out there trying to find the next superstar.

Positive news https://www.givemesport.com/west-ham-united-transfer-news-flynn-downes-future/

They're not going to get much sympathy "we want to spend more money than we're allowed, even though we spend more than everyone anyway". This smacks of attacking first before all the charges come out, if they win their charges will be thrown out. Looks like an admission of guilt to me.

Consistently been a top performer at the club over the last 5 years, loved the way he drove forward in attack and made things happen. I hope he does well at his next club, wherever he ends up.

Fair play to him. I didn't think he was good enough for a promotion chasing team, although he did well at Stoke last season. Glad to be proved wrong, he has been excellent, especially in the play offs. I hope he can push on further in the prem.

Starting to get excited.

Let's not sit back and defend for 20 minutes. Let's go for the second, come on Saints.