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Big difference......Morgan got upset but then knuckled down and got a dream move. He did not refuse to play in important games. Victor has been badly advised - either that or he is a complete t****r.

I really wish people would stop saying 'he's not Schneiderlin'....of course hes not, he's Romeu. And its nonsense to try and compare the two. The way Romeu sprayed the ball around, nicked the ball of the toes of Norwich players and generally ran the game was mightily impressive and bodes well. We looked way better without 2 dedicated DMs and ROmeu is the class that Wanyama is not, but thinks he is

All I can say.....f**k Wanyama you little scumbag. Be quite happy if we got rid of the piece of c**p - Romeu looks absolute quality and even before the sending off there was a much better shape about Saints. And we still have Clasie to come in. JWP has been excellent but Romeu MOM for me. Absolute quality

Much, much better today. Still lacking a cutting edge and Davis is really not worth his place in the side. Romeu looks an absolute steal and absolute class. I think we look better without Wanyama. Now if we can just score.........

Our style this season has been appalling. So far, terrible tactics from Koeman and an absolutely awful style. The Europa game was the worst I have seen a Saints side play since Branfoots time: and just as ineffective. By worst, I mean the 'style' of play (if you can call it that).

Can't understand why some of you bellends are being so harsh to Martina. He's looked one of our better players and a great cross just now.

Saints are looking a pale imitation of last year. But we have not lost any attacking players only defensive players - it is our lack of any cutting edge up front is the real issue....hoofing it long to Pelle is not working. Just can't understand the 5 at the back plus a defensive midfielder when we have to win. This is a very poor showing so far and I don;t think we have not tested their keeper at all.

OK so far...but really dislike giving them acres of room outside the box.

and refuse to sell our players? they always seem to keep their best players and Stones is a perfect example of that. Our club has no ambition and we're just looking to sell anything that isn't nailed down. We're a joke club and everyone is laughing at us.

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Fair play, didn't have to do that. Likewise Barkley after the game made sure he signed a ton of autographs for both Everton and Saints fans. They seem to be a grounded, and very good, team.

What planet are you on? He completely changed us when he came on and suddenly Everton could not drive a bus through the middle of the park. He looks like he will be an excellent addition to the team.

Wow, what a bunch of cry babies! Blame for this defeat needs to be firmly laid at the feet of Koeman today: truly awful team selection. Those slagging off Cedric and Targett: they got absolutely zero help and support from Long and tadic who were both utterly useless. Add in the terrible performance from Steve Davis and basically we only had Wanyama in midfield. The new guy looks like he will be an excellent addition and shored up our non-existent midfield in the second half. Both Mane and Pelle I thought were very good with such terrible service from our non-existent midfield and Yoshida did not have his best game. Plenty of work for Koeman to do though and a CB is an absolute must. Still very early days and still reckon we will be top 10.

great article and cannot wait to see Saints in action against Everton. First time back in the UK for several years. What a great 'feel good' factor around the club there appears to be and we should really give the Europa a great shot. A couple more signings and we will have the strength in depth to compete on all fronts I think. heady times to be a Saints fan!

Early, early days but yes. We look to have far more attacking threat this season than the last couple of successful seasons. Pace, movement and flair - hopefully we are in for another great season.

Saint george - you've obviously been smoking too much crack down there in NOLA. That is the biggest load of rubbish I have seen posted for some time - NBC in the US are always very complimentary about us. The facts are for any club outside the top 4 that their best players will be off if the top 4 come calling. I count spurs and Liverpool in that 'cant keep hold of their players' tag too. It just happens that our players are highly sought after due to our success.

Now that, Lallana, is how you say goodbye with class and dignity.

Best of luck to Morgan. He has given us the extra year, performed admirably and has been a great servant for the last 7 years.

Yet again, the usual suspects crawl out of the woodwork and cry like little babies. Board doesn't know what it is doing, everyone is laughing at us, why didn't we offer Clyne and Toby more money, blah blah blah. Why don't you all wait and see how this pans out before throwing the baby out with the bathwater? Would have thought you might have kept your powder dry after being made to look idiotic last summer but obviously not. I cannot believe some of you think Toby would have come here if we'd thrown more money at him: he obviously played us like a fiddle. Ditto with Clyne. Thank god this board is not representative of Saints fans in general. Pure spite and drivel from too many who are just coming across as petulant, spoilt brats. Do you really not think the club knows what it is doing and will have plans B and C lined up? Losing out on Rojo didn't hurt us last year.

I can't believe some of the comments on here. Like saying why mess around we should have offered what he is worth.....he was worth what we had contractually agreed. Its a bit like saying I know that house is worth 350K but we'll offer 300K and that offer gets accepted. Who in their right mind would then up their accepted offer. Anyone claiming we are in the wrong here is deluded. It is AM that are in the wrong and have been hawking him around everywhere.

Batman - you are an utter wet blanket and I did not think you could be quite as dumb as you appear to be in your posts. Now, I'm not so sure............................... How on earth can you blame the club if this transfer does not come off? You have not got a clue what has gone on behind the scenes - and you are always quick to blame the club for anything that does not meet your satisfaction. Would have thought you may have learnt your lesson from last summer and how you threw they toys out of the pram. But obviously not

Well done Poxytino and Cortese - what an absolute disgusting waste of money., If possible, I hate Pochettino even more now!

first ride on the bike since a big fall 3 weeks ago and suffering a Grade II shoulder separation. Only 8-10 miles but glad it wasn't longer as shoulder is not right yet - never knew shoulder injuries could be so painful. 3 Century rides coming up starting AUgust so hope to be ready for them - did not realize how much I missed being on the bike.

If Morgan does go I hope we all wish him well. He has been a terrific servant to the club and really knuckled down last season. 25 million for a player who cost us less than 1 million is good business. Lets hope we have the replacements lined up already - if we can get 2 midfielders like CLasie and Idrissa in and still have money left over then, in theory, we will have strengthened the squad. Guess time will tell but sure Morgan will be a big success if he goes to United.

And what about the signings they have made prior to the departures? Silly season has begun......