Jimmy_D

Unfortunately some players join Saints because they see us as a stepping stone. It's worth it for Saints because we generally end up with better players than we'd otherwise have had and usually end up making a profit. I'm certain we'll have tried to extend contracts, and some we do manage to keep for longer, but if they've joined with an eye on the exit door you'll never get them to sign an extension.

That's not exactly a new idea... Ultimately it's not in the club's control to do that.

Sounds like it's probably not the full 25M, but Spurs aren't taking the piss at least. Thanks Everton!

Sounds like we had an acceptable offer from Everton and were just giving Hojbjerg a choice between Everton or staying. That made Spurs blink and match the offer.

Never any guarantees with transfers of course, but seems like we've got a player that's already good, with absolutely massive potential, for a bargain price there. Nicely done Saints.

Nope. First season they changed it, it stopped us winning against Derby, and it's been that way since.

Oof, bad defensive mistake there. Now it's an interesting game...

We actually finished on -9 GD

Unlucky Ings. What a season though. More goals than Salah if their bet is still going too. Adams looked like the striker we bought today. Well done Saints. Incredible results since the restart.

Last minutes and single goals could still change everything in the relegation battle...

YES!

Come on Ings, do better with this one...

THERE'S the striker we bought!

Gerrin!

I want to hate you all but as soon as I read it I made the same connection >_<

Jeez. Some saving tackle that.

Romeu's defending there far better than Sky's coverage...

That'll do!

Aubameyang started the day on 20, Ings on 21, Aubameyang currently has 2 to put him on 22. Vardy currently on 23.

Feels like we've edged that half everywhere except the scoreboard. Their defense isn't easy to get past though. Second half hat-trick for Ings to snatch the golden boot? Elsewhere, Bournemouth are a West Ham goal away from safety at the moment!

Really interesting read, thanks!

Ouch. Lallana one appearance short for a winner's medal too.

Championship tonight was just nuts. Didn't think Forest would be dropping out of the playoffs. Didn't think Charlton would be going down either.

Was thinking this myself lol. They're virtually safe, but it wouldn't take results that have never been seen before to send them down.