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Is a midfield trio of Clasie/JWP/S.Davis too small or not? We shall see that question answered today.

Sunderland AFC ‏@SunderlandAFC Sunderland XI v Southampton: Pantilimon, Jones, Kaboul ©, Coates, Yedlin, M’Vila, Gomez, Toivonen, Johnson, Watmore, Fletcher. Sunderland AFC ‏@SunderlandAFC Subs: Mannone, van Aanholt, Brown, Rodwell, Borini, Lens, Defoe.

Impressive.

I don't like moany pessimistic words, Chris. But they are very apt when it comes to Sunderland away.

Fabio Borini, Ola Toivonen, Younes Kaboul and John O'Shea are all in contention for Saturday's clash against Southampton, but Lee Cattermole has been ruled out. The quartet of Borini (ankle), O'Shea (hamstring), Toivonen and Kaboul (both groin) missed last weekend's defeat at Everton through injury after none were able to play a part in training. But all four trained at the Stadium of Light today and could return for this weekend's visit of Southampton, as Sunderland bid for a second successive home victory. However, midfielder Cattermole will miss out after he was forced off against Everton with a groin problem which had been troubling him for several weeks.

Good to see Shane back in training today.

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC We're pleased to announce that youngster Tyreke Johnson has signed his first professional contract with #SaintsFC.

Detailed breakdown of our finances. http://swissramble.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/southampton-with-or-without-you.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3300258/Southampton-eye-Colombia-midfielder-Juan-Quintero-Ronald-Koeman-sends-scouts-watch-playmaker-action-against-PSG.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

To be fair, they were missing 6-7 of their best players.

Felt his hamstring. So wasn't risked in the 2nd half.

Steve Cook missing from centre back as well. Isn't that their 1st choice pairing out? (along with Elphick)

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/13928858.GOSSIP__Which_club_is_ex_Saints_chairman_Cortese_looking_to_take_over_/?ref=rss

Got a goal & an assist in a 3-0 win earlier today.

BBC Solent Sport ‏@solentsport LISTEN Virgil Van Dijk says life at Southampton is good - full interview with @bigadamsport https://audioboom.com/boos/3756864-listen-virgil-van-dijk-says-life-at-southampton-is-good-full-interview-with-bigadamsport … via @audioBoom #saintsfc

Hope that's the case - Ron did say no new injuries.

----------------Stek---------------- Cedric---Fonte---Van Dijk---Bertrand --------Clasie----Wanyama-------- --Mane-----S.Davis-----Tadic-- ---------------Pelle--------------- Subs: K.Davis, Yoshida, Targett, Romeu, JWP, Ramirez, Juanmi

Telegraph Football ‏@TeleFootball Graziano Pelle reveals to @JWTelegraph how a telling-off from Dad was the making of him. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/11966001/Graziano-Pelle-reveals-how-a-telling-off-from-Dad-was-the-making-of-him.html

I think he had a mixed bag, but the Bournemouth move has worked out like a dream for him. Read some stats a few weeks ago, and at the time I think he was right up there with number of passes & distance covered per game. Certainly deserves a good reaction on Sunday.

Had to dig deep into the archives to find this thread. The kid seems to be doing well for himself - Good to see.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/11953368/.html

http://talksport.com/football/southampton-flop-gaston-ramirez-leave-january-claims-agent-151022171498

Paul Bracewell has been confirmed as Sam's assistant.

Hopefully they pick a strong team in the Europa, play the high tempo pressing game to perfection against Rubin Kazan and are then knackered for the weekend.

Think Cortese ended up paying a fee for him. I'm sure there are loads - but Dean Richards must be up there.