the saint in winchester

Our business model is to buy young with potential, not old with experience. We couldn't afford his wages and there would be no resale profit. So, this is a non-starter .... unless we really are going back to getting in ageing rockers for their final season or two.

Just watched Usain Bolt's two goals. The first one is a better finish than all (bar Ings) are capable of. We need pace in the side. Cheeky bid time? He's still not got a contract in Australia, only training and playing a few games.

The Cross Country service is usually on time going up, getting back in the evening tends to have more delays (built up on the journey). Try to get the CC one rather than the change at Basingstoke, as the second train is the stopping service, as noted above, and takes an age to arrive in Reading.

OK, I'll bite. I don't think they will sack/replace/relieve (use whatever expression you prefer) Hughes at some stage this season. For the reason you state. We have already removed Puel and Pellegrino in successive seasons, and received adverse media attention for doing so. We can't be seen to do it again. We will be a laughing stock. And now the directors will have to conclude the players are at fault, and tell them to improve their performance. So I'm going to predict they won't fire Hughes while the season is in progress. Maybe after the season ends, but not during. If they do fire him, I will be surprised.

Well reasoned and cogently put, Mr Lighthouse. (thumbs up smiley)

Denmark centre-back Andreas Christensen is unhappy at his lack of playing time under Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri. (Times - subscription required) Maybe he would like to link up with Vestegaard and Hoejberg to make up a Danish trinity!

Wise words, TC. We have to get rid of Officer Dibble first.

Players never, if ever, take a drop in salary. What's he on at Spurs? And he would know he's likely to be facing a relegation battle. I would love it if he came back, love it (to quote Keegan) but I just can't see a scenario where he would.

I would agree with all you say. We have overlooked the Championship, in the belief that it is too much of a "step up" for players there. Never agreed that myself. They are used to playing in the English games and many are ready. They would take our wage structure with a smile on their face too. I don't like this approach of going for discarded continentals kicking their heels in their club sides, who have never played in this country and look out of sorts here. And yes, we need an ugly brute in central midfield who will strut about like King Kong, taking the ball (and ankles) off the opposition. Doubt Wanyama would come back, sadly, but surely there is someone imposing out there.

Monsieur Jardin est dans le jardin. You couldn't make it up.

Isn't this the point where they extend Hoedt's contract on a vastly increased salary?

On this one, the Cabbage is right.

And that's our only hope now. Cardiff, yes, Huddersfield, yes. Then choose one from Newcastle, Palace, Southampton - some want to add in Fulham. This is going to be a bumpy ride.

That pretty much sums it up. As fans, our expectation (or hope, at least) is a top 10 place. The expectation of the Board, per our chairman, is to be a small club bobbing along the ocean but hopefully not sinking. Welcome to the Good Ship Southampton. A small fish is a big pond. Whereas down the A31, Bournemouth are pushing as high as they can ....

No chance of attracting Darren Moore. He's a baggie through and through. We need an ex-Saint manager ..... oh wait, we have one.

Looking at that list, we need to WIN these: EPL 27-10-2018 Newcastle United (H) - 3 Points - MUST WIN EPL 10-11-2018 Watford (H) - 3 Points - MUST WIN EPL 24-11-2018 Fulham (A) - 1 Points - MUST NOT LOSE EPL 08-12-2018 Cardiff (A) - 1 Points - MUST NOT LOSE EPL 22-12-2018 Huddersfield (A) - 1 Points - MUST NOT LOSE EPL 26-12-2018 West Ham (H) - 1 Points - Might nick a point You say 10 points. We need all 18 points to cover up getting nothing from the other games. It's desperate - and it's only October!

I come on here expecting exciting updates. Oh well, I have had a good laugh.

You said that on 23rd September. We ignored you then, and we are ignoring you now. Prowsey, he's one of our own. Unless the offer is over £25M, then different answer.

Why has this been raised this morning? We have discussed this previously. He was made available for loan or purchase in the summer - there were no takers. As such, he stays on until there are any. We don't know what has happened with him, and it's a shame. No point kicking a man when he is down. Or do you go round kicking the homeless?

McCarthy Cedric Bednarek Yoshida Vestergaard Bertrand Lemina Hojbjerg Redmond Gabbiadini Ings

Realistically what do you want Gao to say? "Hello fans of the club. I have seen other Chinese businessmen invest in football in England and I became aware that Southampton may be for sale. Unfortunately the seller wanted me to pay more than I had in my bank for the first 80% so I have had to borrow some money which I need to pay back to the bank first. I am still saving up to buy the other 20% and hope to one day be able to complete the deal. I want the club to be the bestest it can be, to beat all the other clubs, but I have no more money. Because I didn't have enough money, the seller made it a condition of sale that I keep the current management structure for a period of time. That is fine by me, as I don't know much about running a football club. I hope to see you on Saturday. Love Chairman Gao."

And yes, Yoshida CAN play. Whether he will get a game though remains to be seen.

Currently, Cardiff, Huddersfield and Newcastle. But if any of those 3 get their act together, we are in trouble.

Spurs fan in the office getting very excited about Gazzaniga's performances. I reminded him we sold him to them for less than £1M. He says his market value is now £30M. Says he can see Lloris struggling to regain his place, that Gazza could well be #1 after current performances.

Exactly. The answer to our defensive problems is sat on the bench. Surprised The Echo or Solent aren't pressing Hughes on this. Or are they privately and been told the answer is confidential, so don't ask the question publicly?