SuperSAINT

I like seeing these old threads. Also, I notice the O.P. got banned! - I assume even his optimism ran out

I know mate. In an ideal world, we would have signed Hojbjerg/Boufal/Redmond etc AND kept Vic/Pelle/Mane. We then would have had a squad to handle the extra fixtures.

There is no doubt we carry a very lean squad. I think, primarily, because we have academy graduates as our 2nd choice for a few positions which is enviable to a degree, but it starts to look very think when injuries (& captain's handing in transfer requests) start to mount up.

I remember I used to say that Crouchie at Liverpool always "got the goals subbed out of him" by Rafa. I remember him scoring goals for them and then being left out the next game and he wasn't able to get a run going.

NOTHING CLOSE WITH SAKHO Sky Sports News HQ understands no deal is imminent for Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho. The Frenchman was left out of Liverpool’s U23 squad yesterday, prompting speculation a transfer could be on the cards this week. But as it stands, nothing is close. It remains Liverpool’s intention to sell Sakho, who they value at £20m. Tiago Ilori’s departure to Reading could be confirmed later today.

Updated to reflect possible injuries: ----------------Lewis--------------- Martina Stephens Yoshida McQueen ----------------Reed--------------- ----------Clasie---Hojbjerg----------- Sims--------------------------Tadic ----------------Jay----------------

http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/news/44819/

I'd agree with that. I believe we are looking - but there's also no doubt that January is the worst time to be looking. But most of us flagged the strikers up as a problem area in the summer.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/15026930.The_staggering_extent_of_Claude_Puel_s_player_rotation___when_will_it_stop_/?ref=rss

Certainly don't be spending it if there's no buyers for Fonte.

All gone quiet on the Sakho front too...

Losing 1-2 10 mins left.

Decent finish too.

I *think* they are both injured. Seager is obviously still coming back from his injury too hence why we've been playing younger lads up top recently.

Which he probably will when we sell Romeu in the summer.

Let's hope he does better than Zaza. On the surface, he doesn't seem exactly like what we need. I think I'd rather have a focal point up top at the moment.

Does that translate as loan signing that becomes permanent after a certain number of games? I'd take him if he scores 3 goals TBF.

You'd imagine Isgrove would've been on the bench vs Norwich. Gone backwards this year.

Source: http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-chairman-concedes-club-transfer-springboard-wants-change-things/

Can't wait for this summer then... - Fonte - Virgil - Bertrand - Romeu

I like Eddie Howe, but I don't see him coming here. Probably gets more ££ to spend down there. Emery when he loses his job would be ideal IMO.

Source: http://sportwitness.co.uk/southamptons-krueger-says-need-make-transfer-policy-clear-fans/

If Black survived the telegraph sting, he's probably bullet-proof.

That would be quite a handy skill to have in the squad....

I looked for a thread in Saturday but he didnt have a suitable one for me to post in. Think he's playing right-back for them.