Saint Charlie

So far in pre season none of the U21s showing they are anywhere near the standard needed to get regular first team games. Which is no disgrace, but shows how spoiled we have been the last few seasons with JWP, Chambers and Shaw.

Nice from Tadic, he has shown some good touches.

Gardos is dire on the ball and not much better off it today!

Yoshida and Gardos both having an Alan Bennett.

Getting mugged off by having no central midfield and wide players not tracking back.

Gardos looks awful.

Poor so far in this game. Seem to just have defence and attack.

Not playing again today. Hope it just gets sorted quickly.

No Schneiderlin.

Can see why we have converted McCarthy to a centre back, not good enough on the ball or going forward to be a decent RB.

Some nice touches from Pelle.

Martina positioning dreadful there.

Juanmi won't be on set pieces for long!

Negredo will be a big test for Stephens. Pretty sure we were strongly linked with Piatti under Pochettino.

If he stays all three years then I reckon thats a great result for us, and would imagine then he would be keen to manage a top side once it expires.

Delph to City is depressing. Is there anyone who breaks through for England from a non top 6 team and doesn't move the following summer?

Caulker could fit? Gets relegated all the time but Saints have been keen before.

He is back in training now I think. Good player.

Doesn't matter of the cost but after Toby it needs to be a player of similar quality otherwise we won't be as good a team.

Gallagher is never going to be a good PL striker IMO. Harsh, but true.

Good interview. We are a vehicle to top 4 clubs and there is nothing wrong with that.

Would be odd if we go for him. Fairly clear plus he needs an operation. Not happening.

Clearly not Vlaar. Reed has said clearly we arent interested. If we get Vlaar Reed is a liar.

I agree. Also a good position for the club to put out to supporters. I still like Toby tbh and hope he does well personally. Hold no grudges.

Fair enough. I wouldnt say we need number hugely. Just CB and CM quality and another GK.