Greenridge

I think the previous 'record' could be interpreted a number of ways....Walcott 'fee' of £12M(?) but not paid or Richards upfront fee as you say or...or....

Didn't we end up settling for less or was that Bale I'm thinking about?

What was the previous record deal? Walcott?

It's a shame Martin isn't stronger on his left peg as he seems to have the attributes to be a decent centre-half. More time on the pitch will improve him further.

Very classy, you must be proud.

School holidays

He didn't go as he cannot dance

Saw him play a number of times for us and he was by far the best player on the pitch on each occasion. A real shame to see him go and even greater shame things haven't worked out for him. Is it known fact that he is struggling with injuries still or just supposition?

He's still got to go though. The whole sock-gate situation is a disgrace. Heads must roll I tell you.

Agreed

Don't believe I have made any comments relating to 'saving SFC for the fans' so not sure where you're coming from on that one? As for your second point, which I've attempted to decipher, I believe he was brought on board by ML who obviously felt confident in his ability to run the SFC 'business' which is exactly what it is whether we like it or not. He's being rewarded at equal or lower than comparable positions in the industry so really not sure what your gripe is. I'm fairly sure he's not a registered charity. Surely you can find something more meaty to moan about?

Nothing to do with 'perception' it is fact that they saved The Club. There was hardly a queue of willing suitors lined up as you seem to suggest - other than Micky Falka or whatever his name was. The Club may well have survived but in what capacity no one can say but you'd put your money on the likelihood of it being much further down the football tier than it finds itself now. Yes the fans (at least some) would have stayed loyal but as for 'infrastructure' it could well have been decimated in another owners hands (assuming it was able to find a buyer). As has been pointed out elsewhere recently The Club is in a far greater position than I think the vast majority would have ever envisged just two short years ago so it seems in this football-quiet close season period a little pedantic moaning is an endorsement of how far we have come.

I do wonder why some people choose to 'support' Saints yet spend a significant amount of time continually digging at The Club. Plenty of other clubs out there.......

A subtle dig at Chamberlain?

I hardly post any more but when I do pop in for a look-see I can be guaranteed the normal pearls of wisdom from you. It's about setting an example, it's about common decency and manners, it's about conducting yourself in a professional manner.

5 posts above yours http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9152861.Chamberlain_fined_by_Saints/

At right-midfield?

Is that a pun reference his size? Same old story: young lad with a dozen games under his belt in league 1 decides that he is much better than the standard he has been playing or will be playing. So much for serving your apprenticeship. I'm sure NC is working on getting the best deal for the club and off-load a want-away player. He's been poorly advised with his interviews.

It's OK. Not keen on the red socks though.

It's starting to have that feel of a player engineering a move with these attributed comments. He's not short on self-belief that's for sure. Take the money (and I have every confidence NC will get the best possible deal) and invest in someone who wants to be here.

A strange signing of true, don't really see too much benefit versus the personnel we already have in this position

Remove the 'lol' and you'd be right.

Cork met with Cortese 10 days ago and was made an offer but told he had 24 hrs to accept. Cork didn't take kindly to this ultimatum....

Ali Dia said it too

I'm sure it's already been noted as we're 3 pages into the thread but Neil McCann is right up there for me. Utterly awful.