NickG

they are likely to keep their cards close to their chest (rightly so although won't keep fans happy!) on budgets but you are probably right.

only dive I remember was Rooney

No and enjoyed the game.

he left as he wanted more money

of course that come hugely into prices clubs pay -resale value.

I did look for a fans crying type video for Blackpool couldn't find one!

agree. 27 years old so no future sell on, only one season at CCC level where he only scored 10 goals (admittedly in side relegated), this season has been his only good season - but in league 1, think a lot to do with team mates as well. Would have thought we could spend £2m better.

think he has year left. Silly (too high) prices were January window when teams are desperate

think they are out of our reach.

no, cos we got promoted.

St. Mary's will host Premier League opposition on Wednesday 27th July when West Bromwich Albion visit the south coast for a 7.45pm kick-off. The Baggies finished 11th in the top flight last term with 46 points, and manager Roy Hodgson will bring his team to St. Mary's ahead of his first full season in charge of the club after taking over from Roberto Di Matteo in February of this year. Three days later, Saints will travel to Yeovil Town for a friendly against the League One outfit who held Nigel Adkins' men to a 1-1 draw on our last trip to Huish Park last season.

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2368188,00.html

less than year to wait now!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-13352157

their top league scorer with 10 in their relegation season

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2011/02/08/everton-fc-accounts-reveal-debts-have-risen-to-45m-92534-28130839/ and if we are debt free with similar income...

their crowds are around 35k ish (from memory) so don't have massively bigger income. We are only likely to be edging above those on a regular basis if the owners are putting more money in. Clubs can also do well when they unearth a quality manager who has them punching above their weight (or MLT type player influence!). I am not convinced we will be there at all, certainly not anytime soon. But with our backing, set up etc we have more chance of being there is 5-10 years time than many other championship / prem sides. My post was no reason we shouldn't aim for top 6 - it is achievable. I am sure Everton and Villa are aiming there. They may get there next season - we won't!

money is huge - and biggest part of it. Wonder if the premier league this season (after top 6) was based on money though? Wouldn't be surprised if Birmingham, West Ham for example spent more than teams much higher.

heard them talking about europa league on radio and was stunned about the amount of extra games in can entail, something like 21!

errr, what do you think would be better to aim for, getting into top of premiership one or consistently?

Teams who have done well in premiership and who show what we should be aiming for Ipswich 5th Blackburn 6th Bolton 6th Blackburn 6th Bolton 7th Blackburn 7th skates 8th Fulham 7th Fulham 8th Top 4 or 5 would be freaky, but no reason why should not aim to be top 6 premiership side

no reason at all that we cannot finish top 6 of premiership, but need a lot to go right. Cortese seems to be about detail and building the right way.

at the moment would not be surprised if we were 4th to 10th - wouldn't be stunned couple of places higher or lower, things can change a huge amount either way up until close of transfer window

guess who said that West Ham are worse financial position than any other club in the country? Their owner. Their owner who has just announced they have been turned down by one manager, have now offered to another - but Sullivan is pessimistic and thinks he will reject them as well. I bet if we were in this situation you would be less confident!

zola?