Golac's Iron Gonads

Thanks for the post, I didn't start going until 1979 age 10, but I'll be running through your post with my dad to see what he adds. It's strange as a kid I could give a toss about 'the old days' but as you get older you start to find it interesting, usually at the same time you recognise see the eyes glazing over on a 10 year old you're trying to tell about the days before mobiles.

Actually I want to plump for Yoshida

I think it's really close. Toby was reliable, rarely made mistakes and could play left back and midfield. Virgil is far more skilful and a better passer, however, that is offset by his occasional lapses in concentration (reminds me of Ferdinand, the good one) but unlike Toby I think he will produce the odd spectacular strike/pass. In short Toby=safe but dull Virgil= gifted but prone to both sublime and poor moments I'd go Virgil for the excitement

'twas a thing of beauty, almost as good as him trying to pick a fight with Toure and getting lifted off the ground by the big fella.

Kenyan I know told me that Wanyama translates to 'animal' in Swahili. I like that, just a little bit sad he won't be able to make Costa roll around this weekend.

I think Forster could be getting big money waved under his nose by Liverpool or Man Utd (if De Gea goes) I think Mane's current form may be putting off a few of the big boys. No idea who we'll sign, I'd like to see some young English players brought in, players that are looking to step up a level in the same way Clyne and Rodriguez were.

I forget the name, but every week there's some plank who comes on here stating Ramirez should play. Come forward and identify yourself again after that stunning cameo from the Hull reject.

bloody Wanyama let him run into the box unaccompanied, no doubt it'll be Gazza's fault for the muppets.

2 shots 2 saves Gazza!

Gazza is back, Gazza is back Wo oh, wo oh

Something wrong behind the scenes? Perhaps Koeman has heard the January plans.

**** off saints, I woke up at 4.45 for this, going back to sleep.

Considering the centre backs we've had since we were linked to Rojo we dodged a bullet there. Though of course he may have a looked majestic next to Fonte and behind Wanyama, but he doesn't behind Schneiderlin and next to (best CB this season according to Hoddle) Smalling.

would have also given someone time to leave early and lay a log on the bonnet of his car.

They could have at least announced he was in the stadium (maybe cut the floodlights at half time and spotlight him, in red) so the relevant chants could have been sung.

Absolutely, the Dublin Complex, you can add Adebayor to that list

I've always wondered how I would look playing in a prem game. I can imagine it pretty well, I'd look really slow, get in everyone's way, look a bit lost, shoulders slumped sheepishly, taking up terrible positions, every decision I make being the wrong one. Well Lallana has made the imagining manifest, though granted I've only been watching the Spurs Liverpool game for the last 15 minutes.

Barring another 'meltdown' the Panini Euro sticker album could have a record number of Southampton players in it. Fonte, Bertrand, Cedric, Van Dijk, Clasie, Pelle, Davis, Long.

Made me wince, too. Is there a center back currently playing that has the balls to give Costa a battering (fairly, well barely fairly)?

After the early season form I'll take a 0-0 at WBA. I'm hoping this lacklustre display was on account of the internationals some of our players played. Hope for a bit more urgency and speed next and the return of Romeu would be welcome against Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger and Mata

I still believe he'll come good, I'm not alone. http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/news/40313/

I'm no bedwetter, Romeu looks to be a great addition, but Caulker is very worrying, appalling decision making, poor passing, poor positioning and not dominant in the air, combined with lack of speed, he's looking more of a liability than Fox did. I'd be tempted to send him back from whence he came.

I'd rather we told Hodgson he wasn't welcome, or at least have someone key his car every time he comes down.

I'll be happy to see us look more solid in defence, would like to see Caulker and Romeu have impressive games, they should do as we're playing a team consisting of a number of Championship players, get a draw or even sneak a win and start to build that confidence. Mane in the 55th minute and Saints shutting them out for the remainder would please me greatly and give no small amount of optimism for the season.

in dutch http://www.sportingvideo.co/20150808/vv55c66c80837313.23732922-1119668.html