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was very disappointed with our performance up front yesterday. Not sure if we were (a) tired from the number of games played recently, (b) thought Ipswich would be easy or © could not be arsed....whatever the reasons we looked as flat as a pancake and only hope Koeman can work his magic for Sunday. I definately think we need another quality striker if we are going to aim to finish in a spot thet guarantees European football. I thought United were one of the worst sides i have see at St Marys this season and still find it hard to believe how we lost to them....that said they took the only two chances they had and we wasted a hat full.....we definately are capable of getting a result IF the boys play like they did against Utd a few weeks ago.

think Garth Crooks summed it up nicely..."what goes around, comes around. They have to take it"

Typical of some on this board.......where did I say anything about Morgan leaving in Januarys window???....he will leave at some point i have no doubt...and personally i would not be surprised to see him go to Arsenal.

I did think when he got sent off that he did not look so bothered about it. It does seem strange that his absences have been when we are due to play Arsenal. Would like to think its a massive co-incidence....but i'm not so sure!

we have defended like Trojans and it took a moment of magic from Hazard to break Saints.....anyone critising the defending needs to stfu

not sure what to make of this signing! In Koeman i trust that he knows the lad and believes he can get the best out of him. The Werder Bremen fans seen very happy to see the back of him........smacks a bit of our fans and Gaston!

I will be a bit contraversial here probably but i think we bought Mane because he has the potential to be an excellent player.....yes potential, he is no where near the finished product and he frustrates the hell out of me. I think about Wanyama when he first came to notice....a beast of a player but with many rough edges, Saints saw something they could work on and he is definately a much better player now. I believe that the club hope this will be the case with Mane. Lets face it, if anyone can coach the rough edges of Manes game its Koeman.

agree with S-Clarke......some just needed a dose of reality. I can immagine the pundits will be praying for an upset tonight to get the already sharpened knifes out!

I havent been convinced from our last 3 performances and seriously think we are seeing a dip in our form....i'm not complaining...i think it was inevitable. If we get a point tonight i will be very pleased...do i expect anything from tonights game? no unfortunately i do not. C'mon Saints please prove me wrong!

will be interesting to see how we bounce back from Saturdays poor result and tepid performance. I have enjoyed the ride so far this season but like many i have not got carried away and fully expected us to lose Saturday if the real Man City turned up. It is unrealistic to expect a squad our size compete with the likes of City and Chelsea. Arsenal are an enigma, i love the way they attempt to play and on their day they will beat anyone....hopefully not tomorrow. Man Utd are finding their feet at the wrong time for Saints fans. If we are still in the top 6 come Jan 1st i will be very happy. A Cup final and Europe to boot over top 6 finnish....mmmm difficult....think if pressed i will settle for Cup final and hopefully Europe from that.

I cannot believe what i have just witnessed, bloody brilliant to be a Saints fan right now!

Lambert fairy tale continues, well done Rickie

i've no idea why, but i'm kinda sorry to see Gaston go. I think i'm easily pleased because his excellent play was probably no more than 90 minutes in total since he has been here. Just really wanted to see him turn it on in a Saints shirt. Part of me thinks that although Koeman probably saw the flashes of brilliance we all know he had , he probably also saw a player who does not have the work ethic that he demands. If we are saving a shed load of money on this deal and we do get Mane in or whatever his name is then its probably not bad business.

I know i have a weird sense of humour but i find this so funny.....1. why on earth would Ramirez want to go to Hull....unless someone has told him its similar to London and he has no idea where it is.....2. Are Hull mad?...If he breaks a finger nail he is out for 2 weeks.....3. not a reason i know but....i like the guy and hope he doesnt go!

Ramirez to Hull......that has got to be a **** take......does anyone seriously think he would go to Hull?

yes Pelle!!!!!!!!!

ok, i want to know what Koeman said at half time!!!!

god this is awful, we have virtually our strongest side out and look inept. For all the slagging off of Pelle, i have got to say the service is **** poor. For the first time i am genuinely worried about this Saints side. We don't look capable of creating a thing,let alone score a goal.

Just about stayed awake during that....honestly it was a boring game by two teams that looked incapable of creating anything. I really worry where the goals are going to come from because Pelle just doesn't look a Premiership player!

Really sorry Steve, i'm going to have to drop out

Just sent Jordan a text to see if he has a pre season game or not and told him to come on here if he is available

Steve I can play this Saturday

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC 1m More OFFICIAL: #SaintsFC complete their second deal of the day with the signing of defender Florin Gardos. #SaintFlorin

update of no importance really other than to say that Morgan and Jos left the Park Plazza Hotel in London near Waterloo about 15 minutes ago. They were not in anyone elses company.

The latest player to be spotlighted is Brighton starletSolly March. [h=4]The scout reports...[/h]We check on a player attracting a lot of attention in the Championship, Solly March has recently broken into the first-team picture at Brighton - and is impressing a lot of on-lookers. March began at his local club Lewes, and quickly progressed through youth ranks before making his first-team debut by the time he was 17. But he was quickly attracting attention from a host of Premier League and Championship clubs. Arsenal, Newcastle, Sunderland and West Ham were all keen on taking March, but it was his Brighton who won the day - the club his father Steve played for as an apprentice. March penned a three-year deal with Brighton in late 2011. It took March just over 12 months to really find his feet at the AMEX, as he was then pushing for a place in the first team. Early in 2013, March was included in a number of squads and made the bench for Brighton - but did not feature. The following season saw him heavily involved pre-season and it has been little surprise that Oscar Garcia has recognised his talent and has brought him into his first-team squad. And perhaps the teenager is fortunate to be working under such a progressive coach as Spaniard Garcia - given that March's game is certainly leading from the technical aspect. Standing at over 6ft, March is a truly elegant performer - often played on the wing, but looks perfectly suited to a number '10' role, pulling the strings behind the front-man. Comfortable on the ball, and with both feet - March has the skill set that you can't really teach but is natural. However, he has shown playing out wide that he is willing to fit into a system. He has an eye for a pass too and learning when to play it is clearly something Garcia is working on, but he is clearly quickly emerging as a fine young player. [h=4]The scout says...[/h]Clearly has a wonderful future ahead of him and he appears to be in the perfect place at the moment. However, with talent like this it is hard to hide from the Premier League scouts and Brighton will have to work hard to keep hold of this prospect. [h=4]The Scout rating...[/h]Shooting: 7 out of 10 Passing: 8 out of 10 Tackling: 6 out of 10 Heading: 6 out of 10 Pace: 7 out of 10 Vision: 8 out of 10 Current ability: 7 out of 10 Potential ability: 10 out of 10 OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 59/80 Current value: £4million Potential value: £18million