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So then.... Townsend for £8m?

That's a fairly stunning double deal.

http://thesun.uk/6019BWfgJ

I'd accept a 3D hologram of him.

Agree on Bony / Benteke. Lacazette could be outside bet too.

They've started running their mouth early. He's said to check Jack Sullivan's twitter for updates. Bet their website love that.

Very tricky game. We are in great form, but they are still a top counter-attacking team with pace all over their front line.

Regardless of whether there was any truth to it, Robson-Kanu has been released today. Check those names out - It's like a who's-who of years-gone-by HCDAJFU threads over the season's

Certainly remember a Telegraph article stating that we see Spurs as a rival, so wouldn't sell to them. With that said, his contract status probably negates that. If we can get back what we paid for him, I'd say we would be doing alright.

Let's just hope they aren't the only interested party. Will be a long summer if they are. Opening bid will be a fiver and packet of Haribo.

Any chance of Fox & Richardson joining the party?

Has been a great player for us. Bumps along the way, but we've been lucky to keep him for 3 seasons in today's climate. Will leave a big gap in midfield when he goes. At his best, he's been immense for us.

Isgrove played today as Barnsley booked a League One play-off spot. Coupled with winning the JPT, it's been a good move for him.

I would assume that this "new direction" is part of the "5 year plan" we've heard about. I believe Ron has discussed this 5 year plan with the board. Maybe it's to focus on bringing through young players? Maybe it's more investment? Who knows. Time will tell.

Pretty awesome *Mic Drop* from Guan there!

Another summer of being linked with a fair few Defensive midfielder's again then. I have a list somewhere of all of last season's links - there were quite a few! Or City if Munich/Pep were as interested as the papers made out.

He's played a massive part of them getting over the line.

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC Striker Lee Barnard is the latest name confirmed for the Promotions Eleven at #SKD10! #saintsfc Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC Goalkeeper @1BartMan1 will join Lee Barnard at #SKD10 as part of the Promotions Eleven! #saintsfc

Absolutely fantastic news. Had to a double-take when I saw the thread title. Fantastic statement of intent to the fans, the other players, and perhaps even our manager. Well done Les & Co.

I would love Ron to sign a new contract for obvious reasons, but not least because can you imagine EVERY press conference having the same f*cking question about his future will ramp up if he doesn't.

He's needed a loan move ever since we signed him. (I don't mean that in a disparaging way either)

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/may/06/frank-worthington-denies-being-diagnosed-with-alzheimers-disease

I'm going 3-2 loss. The high press will work very well against us. We will create chances, but are conceding far too many.