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While having full faith in the Board and looking forward to the new season.....it would be nice to get some replacements in sooner rather than later. We badly need a replacement for both Mane and Wanyama and with Pelle looking like he is off too we are in danger of being short in key positions with Rodriguez and Austin's history of long term injuries. Really unimpressed with some of the reputed links to players we are interested in - in order to kick on we need some real quality to be added. Truly hope that we get some business done in the next 1-2 weeks and that it is for quality players. Appreciating that Leicester have just won the League - but they seem to be doing some very astute business early and could be in a very strong position come the start of the season. Us, I'm less convinced about: great that the U21s will be given a chance to impress but, based on last season, very few seem ready for the step up. Hopefully worrying about nothing................

Certainly a lot of positive commentary from the other side of the Channel and from people who should know. Hopefully we have made another great decision - time will tell.

It would be good if we brought in some real quality this window. Not impressed with who we have been linked to since Puel came in. If Pelle goes (and I hope he doesn't) then I certainly hope we have a top notch replacement lined up. RObson Kanu, Berahino, et al are not what I would call top notch. Be great if we got the guy from CSKA but looks like he is going to Leicester.

Hey Pancake - doesn't matter about the speed or the distance. It's all about having fun and just enjoying the rides (at least in my book).

Disappears into the ether? Are you truly that dumb? Have you looked at the accounts? This myth about us selling players and the owners pocketing the money is just that: a myth. If the money was disappearing into the ether our owners would not be owed multi-millions. Or do you think she is quietly taking the cash back to Switzerland in plastic bags? We are run as a sustainable club and we are currently punching way above our weight. If you cannot be happy with finishing 6th/7th and getting into Europe consistently then I truly pity you - this is one hell of an achievement when you consider at least 7 clubs generate 3-4 times more revenue than us. Still - we're being cynically used. What a completely daft statement.

This penalty shoot out sums up this game (and the Euros in general) - awful!

Jeez...no wonder Pelle does not take penalties for us!

You really are a prize t**t aren't you? Total muppet. What were your views on Pochettino then? Why don't you give the new guys a chance before spouting off your usual crap? The club has earned the right to be given the benefit of the doubt - the constant improvement has shown them making the right decisions even if fans vehemently disagree. While I don't know a huge amount about him and was underwhelmed when he was made the favorite for the job the feedback from people in France has been encouraging. At least the younger players will be given the opportunity to impress and challenge for a place in the first team. Under Koeman that no longer appeared to be the case and must have affected the younger players confidence and mindset. If they prove they're good enough hopefully they will get the chance now. Welcome Claude and looking forward to bright, attacking football and another exciting season.

Absolute stunner of a ride in Marin County, Ca today. Incredible riding on the Pacific Highway and through Redwood forests. Simply the best ride I have ever done (albeit slow). Some of the climbs were brutal in the extreme and I certainly needed the compact on the rented Bianchi. If you ever get the chance to ride in Marin County - take it! https://www.strava.com/activities/624121016

Like......but you're wasting your time VFTT. This board seems to be populated by absolute morons of the highest order. Wah, wah, wah....not fair. Not even going to a big club (Liverpool!!!). wah wah wah. Pathetic little babies

Have a West Coast business trip this week. Really excited as I have a 'down' day in San Francisco and have got a top of the range road rental bike booked and will be doing the Alpine Dam Loop and Mt Tam in Marin County. This is truly a stunning part of the world and I really wanted to bike this area when on vacation with the family a couple of years ago. Really hilly and simply stunning views. Highlight of the business trip (at least I hope it is!).

Pathetic, bedwetting muppets! This is our business model and it works well - and we continue to improve. We could offer Mane 200K per week but if he won't sign then it makes no difference. I am sure that the club already has replacements lined up and our squad will continue to get stronger. Liverpool are a way bigger, global club than us. Its the way of the world. If you';re not happy with our progression p**s off and support a 'big' club. Guan said ages ago that both mane and Wanyama were gone.....so why surprised now?

There really are some Saints fans that have an over inflated sense of our place at the top table. We will likely never be in a position to keep our players due to our size and stature. Many players joining us from abroad will see us as a stepping stone to bigger and better (more money) things. Whether we like it or not the likes of Liverpool will always be attractive to players as they have a storied history and are a truly big, global club whereas we are not....even if we are better than them at this point in time. It is frustrating losing players on a regular basis - but that means we are doing something right. And lets face it, our squad is probably the strongest we have ever had . I am very happy that we live within our means and that we are getting stronger year on year. We are doing things the right, sustainable way. Seven/eight years ago we were close to going out of business because of the club doing exactly what so many posters want us to do now. Puel - not a big name but so what? We have an eye for finding the right fit for our club. I think Koeman will not be as successful at Everton: our whole club is based around the same goals so Koeman was good for us and we were good for him. Doubt he will have that same structure at Everton. As for people complaining we are only interested in making a profit - cobblers! We are a well run, sustainable club and everything we have made from sales appears to have been reinvested (fees and wages) so what is the problem?

If he can get Mandy to come to us that would be a great start.............

Just received the headphones and bluetooth speaker. Incredible quality and will definitely buy Veho gear again. Thanks to Veho for their support of Saints - seem like an awesome company.

Let the bedwetting commence.............dear oh dear. What a bunch of wet blankets. We have improved year on year which shows the club knows what it is doing. It is not about one individual (player or manager or coach) and for those mocking the 'Southampton Way'.......it hasn't been too bad for the last 7 years has it? Why not give the club and new manager (whoever that may be) the benefit of the doubt. Lord knows they've earnt the right.

Why not wait and see how it pans out before passing judgement? I am sceptical but hope it works out. Lets be honest.....Pochettino would not have been a household name before Saints and he quickly gained the respect of the players. If it is Puel hopefully he will do the same. Certainly would not have been my choice but its not my choice. The club have got far more right than wrong in recent years so think we all have to give them the benefit of the doubt. Not sure how Puel would be a better fir than FDB but hey ho.

This truly would be a disaster. Having lived in the US the past few years and been subjected to Klinsmann's "style" of play I can guarantee the fans will be restless very quickly. The US mens team has struggled against such heavyweight nations such as Guatemala, jamaica and others. His teams are tedious, defensive and just plain awful. This would be bizarre as he would not seem to tick the boxes we supposedly want ticked.

Klinsmann would be a disaster. Having had to suffer the way he gets the US team to play he has not got a clue. His teams are tedious, defensive and really just plain boring. Would make no sense at all

Same old, same old England. Awful in the big tournaments. Yes, they've qualified for the knock out stages but my god they have looked poor. Clueless in attack, slow, ponderous build up and passing sideways or back instead of really attacking.

Perfect - headphones (last one!) and speaker ordered - incredible value and thanks to Veho for their support of Saints. Seem like a top company

According to some ITKs the fee is 12.5 million....but 1.5 of that goes to Celtic. Similar to we are buying Redmond for 11 million yet it appears common knowledge he has a release clause of 8 million. None of us know or probably ever will know exact numbers and why should we?

gorgeous organized century ride out in Franklin COunty, PA today. Weather was 89 degrees, low humidity and stunning countryside and mountains. All the big rollers for mile 20 to 50 got the legs working hard ready for the 4.5 mile Cat 2 climb at mile 70....lots of folks had gone out too hard and were cramping on the climb or stopping. Fantastic ride and the Centuries out here in the US are great opportunities to meet new people and socialize.....sod going for a super fast time, you meet some great people and far nicer riding in a small group than alone or in a huge group.

I really wanted Rudi just cos of the songs they could play before games....... Puel leaves me cold, Pellegrini could be OK (not sure he is known for giving youth a chance) and know nothing about Pereira but his pedigree seems good

yawn........... We don't know how much Wanyama has been sold for. He was always going. Many seem to forget that Saints are about more than an individual, no matter how talented (or otherwise) they may be. This is why most players struggle (at least for a season) when they leave. Of all the high profile leavers you would have to say Toby is the only one who that could not apply to. Lovren, Shaw, Lallana, Chambers, Morgan and even Clyne have not performed at the same level as they did at Saints. For me this shows that the club are doing a lot of things right - when people leave they are replaced well and we don't seem to miss a beat. Quite what Wanyama will add to that Spurs side I have no idea. He is not as good as he thinks he is.