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In my experience any time a tackler makes physical contact they are nearly always penalised. If the goalkeeper dives for the ball and the follow through takes out the attacker a penalty is the result. If this tackle had happened in midfield Brown would have been penalised. Ramirez was injured by the sole of Brown's boot impacting above his ankle from behind. How can anyone argue that the rule wasn't broken.

Probably told her solicitors to draw up a list of options after NC handed in his notice.

Press Association Sport also saying wide of the mark

One thing for sure anybody looking to buy Saints will have to be very rich or willing to borrow loads against the assets. The dream versus the nightmare. We still don't know it's definitely for sale. I think Cortese has probably let his control mania get in the way of a decent compromise. Even if it is for sale there would be no guarantee the new owner/s would want him on his terms.

I have a feeling it won't be anyone we know here. Any bets on a Swiss/German or Italian professional banker/accountant or the like.

I get the feeling hardly anyone realises just how difficult it is to play as a lone striker coming off two centre backs. Osvaldo can't, neither can Rodriguez despite their abilities. At this club at the moment only Lambert can play the catalyst that allows the movement of Lallana and Rodriguez . It's the way we play. To replace Lambert we need somebody as smart, similar, maybe younger and quicker or change the way we play which isn't going to happen. What will that cost?

Sensible man. Slept on it, made a good decision. He is probably upset but time heals especially if we do well. I wouldn't bet against a new contract in due course. Next step a first class business CEO to carry on. Katharina came to Southampton to hold this together, a good move. If she gets the staff onside the dream is on again. If she wants to sell it would be sensible to keep the dream going.

I can't see a multi billionaire being over impressed with bids for players she has on long term contracts, especially when it's her lawyers who will be instructed by her. I can see nothing happening in the short term until a CEO is appointed. Pochettino would be better advised to keep his powder dry until the situation clarifies itself.

Good post Ron. Though I got the feeling that he was the ultimate authority. That nothing happened without him ticking the box. I get the feeling that maybe he was asked to share the load a bit but wouldn't.

A right feeding frenzy everywhere. I think I'll wait until it all clarifies. This could be playing politics to maintain the status quo. Strange how nothing comes out of the club then this leaked.

Thanks, cleared that up nicely.

Played for Gothenburg I think.

I think people are reading too much into the win at Fulham. Fulham created chances but didn't put them away, Johnson's hat trick, (free kick, penalty and he wouldn't out pace Shaw like he did Riise. Our defence is far superior to Fulham's as we saw in our Fulham game. I think it will be a tight game and provided we keep it tight with our defensive six we will make chances and could win it.

Adam had nothing to do with the complaint and really isn't bothered. (from Weston's source, nobody closer to Adam)

I enjoyed being a top team in div 1, absolutely delighted with nearly winning the Championship in our first season. At the start of last season the anticipation that we should win most games had gone and our first ten games were a reality check. Then we got to grips with it and ground out enough performances to stay up. This season I hoped we would have a better start and keep out of the dog fight which would give us the breathing space to improve the team further. I have been absolutely delighted with this season even though the depth of the squad has been exposed by the last ten matches. The two signings from Italy have yet to establish themselves but have shown signs of coming to terms with Premier and the way we play. Especially Chambers with Shaw established and JWP followed by Gallagher and Reed with more to come we have the enjoyment of seeing our own boys coming through. I love the way we are trying to play and although the surprise factor has gone I'm looking forward to us adapting to counter tactics as I am sure we will. All things being equal we have moved back into the level of expectation of being able to get something out of every match which is a major advance. I would like to think we could move up a bit more. After all every place is worth a lot of money. As for the cups I go along with the way the club is handling things. Sadly the cups no longer attract the fans despite being heavily discounted, even though I go to the matches. It's all very well expecting the club to go for the cups but a less than half full stadium isn't showing interest. I think the Europa cup is second rate and not worth the hassle. Swansea are suffering from playing in it and I'm sure their PL position has suffered as a result which would wipe out any possible profit from the Europa. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season and improving the team's quality again in the summer

The team gave an all round half decent performance and won. The goal was an excellent football goal. The opponents came to spoil, slow the game down and get something out of the game. Two moments of brilliance decided the game. It was not an easy game to play up front as they defended in depth and smothered our attackers not giving us any room. Lambert worked hard and did his best, his positioning created the space between the centre backs which Ramirez's first time pass and Lallana's instantaneous control and finish won the game. I was a bit disappointed with the Long chance because all season we have had players moving from offside to onside then given offside as soon as they approached the ball. Long did this yesterday and was allowed to continue. Whether in the penalty area or 40 yds out the rule is the same. We have had loads of offsides under this rule. Long was offside during that phase and had to be active inside the six yd box in front of the keeper. Once Ridgewell cut in Long came out but the ball then played in was in the same phase so he had to be offside.

Because WBA were hitting the ball into the wide open space in the corners exposing the centre backs.

The difference is that with Lambert when the ball goes up to him it sticks and others can get up in support. Neither Rodriguez or Osvaldo can play that way. We would be mad to let him go. He is vital to us and links it all together.

The way I saw it.

Not many last year but he has improved enormously for me in three areas, kicking left footed, better, crisper ball striking, and looks a little quicker. Looks like lots of hard work to me, he has come a long way since League1. Now a very good player.

There were only two players on the pitch today that could have made that pass. Gaston Ramirez and Adam Lallana. The difference between them and the others is that they both try to attack and we are better with them doing that. I still haven't worked out why Cork is taken out of midfield, whatever his deficiencies he wins more tackles and along with Schneiderlin and in the absence of Wanyama gives us a solid midfield. I don't think playing Davis, Lallana and Ramirez and just having Schneiderlin is solid enough, it was no coincidence that as WBA pressed for an equaliser we weren't strong enough in front of the back four, who had to defend deep. I think it was Davis that should have been replaced by Ramirez keeping the solid midfield.

Not bothered in the slightest as he had nothing to do with the complaint. Just remarked on the comment after the match and the management decided to take it further. He had no involvement.

Both Yoshida and Lovren can play either side but Fonte will only play right side with Hooiveld left side only. The main difference, Fonte will use his left foot if required but Hooiveld will use his left only, no matter the circumstances. That is why if one of the two is playing Lovren or Yoshida have to play in the vacant slot.

Apparently Yokohama are just about to commence their preseason training.