CityRanger

I think we might need quite a big banner lol

Here's an outgoing, albeit on loan. Jack Stephens to continue his successful loan to Swindon Town: http://www.swindon.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=362833

This on the Italian journo DiMarzio site: Southampton don’t raise their offer for Livorno’s Paulinho, Sampdoria and Udinese are interested - http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/calciomercato/southampton-dont-raise-their-offer-for-livornos-paulinho-sampdoria-and-udinese-are-interested/

Great idea, fair play mate. A decent design and I'm in for a few quid.

Good shout, proven in the Prem. Lots of numpties would be on his back straight away though ala Peter Crouch (perceived as damaged goods).

http://m.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team=43935/index.html Scroll down for squad list...

Carry on, I like this game!

Or... Big Vic to drop into a back 3 under Koeman next season?

Gareth Barry, by all accounts, has been fantastic for Everton last season and as influential in their successful season as Lukaku. (But yes we have loads at CM).

...Or do a deal with Chelsea (who have released Ashley Cole and therefore are short at left back) and swap him for Lukaku which would be a much better like for like deal. Thats what I have my fingers crossed for! Balls to Wellbeck, Hernandez may finish off some of our possession but Romelu is the man "for now and the future", a phrase Les Reed used I believe when talking of Lamberts departure and how we would replace him.

Decent article, not sure if its been linked yet: http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2014/06/17/4889633/- This snippet from the above caught my eye:"Despite a Copa del Rey triumph, Koeman’s time at Valencia was a disaster. The Dutchman managed to divide a dressing room in a single season and his man-management skills were under scrutiny after he dropped Joaquin from a matchday squad which included Ever Banega, who had been arrested for drink-driving. "Maybe next time I'll get pi***d and run a red light instead," said the winger, who subsequently blamed his omission from Spain’s Euro 2008 squad on the Dutchman." Ever Banega...

*Koeman !

Fonte liked Southamptonews pic of Kieman in St Marys dugout (instagram) earlier tonight.

Fonte has liked Saintsofficials photo of Koeman in the St Marys dugout (instagram). Possibly the first player reaction?

De Vrij (Feyenoord) player looked good for the Dutch last night. According to this from a respected Italian journalist Feyenoord are ready to sell. Sounds reasonable asking price too, cheaper than Caulker would be for example. Feyenoord’s De Vrij scored in his World Cup debut, Lazio… - http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/calciomercato/feyenoords-de-vrij-scored-in-his-world-cup-debut-lazio/

If Shaw is to go I would love us to do a straight swap deal with Chelsea: Shaw for Lukaku, no cash. Think Shaw would be up for it, also Chelsea have let Cole go. Just need to convince the big Belgian lad...

I can see a swap deal being on the cards for Shaw. I was thinking more Lukaku myself, now that Rickie is gone. Especially as the statement said a striker replacement for now and the long term was being sourced. Straight swap, no cash.

He's definitely changed... Front page of tomorrows Sun. You're not a true England star til you make it on the front pages lol.

Astori to Leeds ! Lazio made an offer for Astori, Cellino is pushing to bring him to Leeds - http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/calciomercato/lazio-made-an-offer-for-astori-cellino-is-pushing-to-bring-him-to-leeds/ (Italian international CB who has been linked to Saints several times in past year)

Can anyone give an example of a football club being "asset stripped" by their owner before? Or would be first ever?

2 days ago I would have turned my nose up at Moyes as 'damaged goods' But I'm starting to think his massive Premier League experience (at 2 clubs bigger than Saints) could be what we need this summer to steady the good ship Southampton...

On the plus side, if he misses a vital penalty I won't be half as disappointed. He'll just be a useless scouse ***t !

Fair comment. Out of interest has a football club EVER been 'asset stripped' of its players and then sold by its owner? I can't think of an example.

Chris Hughton was in the DeVere Saturday night. Someone on my FB got there pic taken with him and said he's a really sound bloke. Hope he's not being lined up though!

Retained list! http://m.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/article.premier-league-clubs-submit-retained-and-released-lists.html