Saint Charlie

You didn't. I was just making the point that you said he will stick with the existing squad. Im saying he won't, he knows we need to improve it and has continually said that throughout the summer. Re too nice...he has been very nice to Barnard, Dickson, Harding, Bart etc - seems he can be ruthless when he needs to be.

Adkins isn't stupid. he knows we need to strengthen, we will get another 4 or 5 because we have to. if we don't we will most likely finish bottom, 5/6 new additions is just what you have to do when you get promoted. Adkins said in his most recent interview that there are some positions we "will" be signing players in so I think we will get them, just seems to be taking time.

Why underwhelming? The guy is 21/22 and has caps for Argentina and over 60 la Liga games...

Must be right.

Mariappa signing for Reading today for £2m apparantly.

Yes - it is what any free transfer would do. Doesn't mean he isnt committed, just wants to be sure he is doing the right thing. He came and looked round on Friday by all accounts, its a big decision for him. He won't be rushed.

Makes sense for Clyne to keep his options open a bit and no need to rush from his side.

Same

He was 6, JWP was 8 and also played well.

http://Http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/224252/Weg-vrij-voor-overgang-van-Buttner-naar-Southampton.htm This is the last update I've found, basically that Buttner has sorted stuff with Vitesse. Wonder if we still want him though. Shaw looked very promising yesterday.

Do you have a link?

If we got Gazziniga I assume we wouldn't then go back for Butland. Neither would want to be third choice.

Palace journalist says fee and package agreed, Palace feel Saints a good move for Clyne. He has held talks and no deal is yet complete. This journalist spoke to the Palace owner yesterday so reliable info. @RichCawleySLP

Both the kits are spoiled by the sponsor logo looking so cheap.

Doubt it. These things take time.

Need to get it wrapped up quickly!

A new thread to quote the Star? Really?

Is Michu a keeper?

Im not ITK either and if you don't remove me from the list you will hear from my Solicitor.

Summary for those who cannot listen?

I don't have any info - just some PMs. Want one?

Turkish/Supersonic...usually have a few PM's flying about but try to post the odd few snippets here when I get them.

Clyne himself can sign when he wants as he is out of contract. Saints and Palace can then either agree a fee (the sensible option) or wait for a ruling to be passed by the FA as he is a young player.

This. With Martin going there it must also help and also an ITK on their forum says they have an interest in Puncheon.

Anyone can say that...