The Kraken

This is this only way forward. Well, either that or extend St. Mary's to 48,000 and reduce prices so that we get all of the proper fans in the stadium. Those are the solutions to the problems. The club needs to act on it. Now.

I've always said if this lad gets a chance he'll dictate in his position for years. He has a massive amount of power and won't be toppled.

How could Pochettino rate him? He didn't get there until the summer? You think he rocked in there, balls out, and said "nah, this lad is sh*t, get him out"? "well known that Poch didn't rate him". Yes, really well known, that one

From what I heard he never "got away" in the first place, we enquired about him (after they enquired about JRod) but we were firmly knocked back. You can see why.

I think today's game suggests nothing more than that a 32,500 stadium is the right size for us. Perhaps we should make a kop end instead?

We may have sold out a number of games but we won't be getting over the magic 32,000 figure any time soon, which we have done in previous years. Much like last season, when our highest attendance was 31,659. The capacity of St Mary's has seemingly been downgraded from the previous 32,689 to 32,505 (or 32,363 if you believe google). Chuck in crowd segregation, corporate areas not selling out and what not, the days of the 32K attendance at St. Mary's are gone.

Indeed. Akin to saying "we can't afford another league game". It's also the complete opposite of what the manager wants, so clearly simo knows better than Ronald Koeman> RK looked absolutely livid at full time. Each to their own, but simo displays all the traits of someone who is going to end up absolutely disappointed about everything he hopes for the football team. As far as I'm concerned it's a completely daft opinion, and he's welcome to it. Big opportunity missed. But at least we gave it a good go, so no complaints in that regard. Yoshi back may help us, I think we need an option to Pelle (especially with Long out and no imminent return for JRod).

A short-sighted view that I'll never get on board with. What an opportunity for a side to progress in this cup now. What a shame it isn't us.

Koeman hinted at bringing in a forward (in addition to Elia), and I think we need one, an out and out striker, if we are to maintain our form. Pelle has played every minute of every Premier League game, and has done it very well; but IMO at the very least we could do with an option that allows him a rest. At best, someone of a similar ilk but who will give us real options up front. I don't see either JRod or Long as being that type of player, they're much better as support forwards rather than leading the line. I don't think it will happen but I have fingers crossed. When Mane is back it gives us another option but I don't see that we have a direct replacement for the Italian Stallion *swoons*

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Not only would that be unfair, then as far as I'm concerned it would be entirely ludicrous from a business point of view to tell a club that they can't sell 5,000 season tickets on the off chance that all clubs in the Premier League might want to bring 7000 or 8000 fans to an away game. I feel that if any club are willing to undergo the risk of spending a huge amount on a big stadium, the least they should expect is that they can be allowed to fill the vast majority of those seats with home fans only. If Saints ever extend the stadium then its only a good thing that we do not under any circumstances have to give up any of those seats to away fans. The 10% / 3000 rule works very well. It's telling how well it works, in that there is not a single dissenting club claiming it should change. All clubs recognise that it is the best solution. Which kind of makes this whole argument redundant, because the rule certainly isn't changing any time soon.

You dumbo, you should have taken them to a police sta...... Oh, good work Saint_Mabes!

There's been an online petition set up protesting the move, currently 5,000 signatures gained at one a second in the 90 minutes since it was set up.

Did you need to read that much? I managed to work out how much of a needy, look at me ***** he was after his first post.

Hang yourself Jeff, do it now. Make sure it hurts. Bear, you shut your furry face, yeah?

Jack Cork , when fit, is at the moment a much better option than Harrison Reed, much better. When Cork comes back he will be above Reed in the standings, and rightly so. Reed has done really well but it is exceptionally early days for him, and Cork has much more to his all round game, by quite some distance.

Well I have a dilemma. I took a self-imposed break in the summer and reverted to Reg User as I thought I was better off spending less time on here and getting drawn into needless arguments. As it turns out loads of you (5 of you) turned out in force and voted me 5th place in most sense talked. A truly baffling sense of achievement. I'm almost minded to pay my fiver and come back properly to p*ss the lot of you off again on a full time basis.

I fear Tim's approach will be met in a similar manner to this classic half time wedding proposal fail. The mascot offering support always cracks me up. Poor sod.

Ah thanks bud. Totes emosh.

Good afternoon Muppetry. My vote has been registered. Not sure how I even got a nomination for MVP, I've barely posted on here for months. Happy new year one and all.

I'll offer some advice but you need to understand that ski resorts are often a very personal thing, and some people's ideal resort is another's idea of hell. Some quick tips first though: - If you're all beginners, find a resort with a decent ski school. I prefer English native speakers as instructors, I learn better by verbal technique rather than visual so the analogies that an English speaker provides suits me better than an albeit fluent foreign instructor. This will cost more though. - Don't feel suckered into going to a mega-resort first time out if you're all beginners. Its often cheaper to go to a smaller resort, particularly for instruction, lift passes, beer and food etc. - If going to France, bear in mind they have 4 weeks of half terms running from February into March. These are really busy times and the most expensive, so book outside of these. - If none of you have much experience of going on ski holidays, go with a tour operator. There are bargains and flexibility to be had by going DIY but not when you don't know what you're doing. Let the tour op take the strain. - Do as much research as you can on it all. So, my summary. bear in mind these are very much a generalisation from my experiences (albeit 20 years travelling and 3 years working in the Alps), but some of these countries have a huge number of resorts that 99% of tourists won't have been to: Bulgaria - Definitely the cheap end but limited skiing and very much a developing country. Bargains can be had but, personally, I'd stay away. Andorra - this is very much at the cheaper end of things and if you go somewhere like Pas de la Casa, the night life is very lively. That said it has a Brits abroad reputation to it akin to a chavvy summer holiday. France - Home to many world class resorts. Expensive, but you often get what you pay for. If you want good night life I'd consider Meribel, Les Deux Alpes, or if you can afford it Val d'Isere. La Plagne is a good ski area for beginners but I'm not a fan of the village feel and limited apres. Tignes is a great resort but not ideal for total beginners. Morzine is pretty lively and a good resort, definitely one to consider. Austria - very good apres ski (if sometimes a bit too oompah). You'll often find people dancing on tables at 5pm after a day of skiing and a few gluhweins at the bars at the bottom of the slopes. I'd probably recommend Hinterglemm and Saalbach, Soelden is ok, Soll is supposed to be decent but I've not been. Mayrhofen is excellent but less so for beginners, its a bit more red-run dominated. Italy - I really like Italian skiing. I wouldn't say nightlife is lively but its typically quieter on the slopes (always a good thing) and I quite like the chilled out Italian style of apres-ski. I'm off to Sauze d'Oulx in Feb after a week there last year which we all really enjoyed. Switzerland - Relatively expensive and to be fair I have little experience other than a couple of small resorts, neither of which I'd recommend for beginners. Dunno if that helps of not. Like I said it's most personal experience. But if you like the snowdome and get something booked up you can't really go wrong. And each trip is a further learning experience for what you like and don't like to refine future choices.

You're embarrassing yourself, you sad melt. Chelsea fans were some of the quietest away fans we've had this season, and look at you kissing their arses. D1ckhead.

James Ward-Prowse has changed in appearance since I last saw him.

LVG doesn't have the players for 352. We absolutely do; Clyne and Bert are perfect for it. Also a great role for Toby to get on the ball.

I wonder if Koeman will persist with the formation but put in Schneiderlin and Wanyama instead of Reed and JWP. While I thought everyone played well today I thought we often looked like we needed a bit more protection of the back 3. Morgan, Wanyama and Jack Cork are all very good at picking up the pieces and breaking up play. We looked a bit vulnerable through the middle at times. Thankfully the defence were superb and Fraser exceptional when needed. Great result.