SuperSAINT

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/leisure/11142479/Southampton-FC-targets-sustainable-growth.html

I might be dreaming this, but wasn't it because our incoming manager (Poch) wanted Osvaldo and because of the future cost of him we had to sign a cheaper alternative defender to the one we had actually wanted?

Yup. Like has been said before, he clearly knows is stuff otherwise Cortese would've booted him out long ago. He was the only one on the board with any football knowledge so I'm glad we've got him. The only slight question mark for me is the Cork/J-Rod & maybe Clyne contract scenarios.

What a fantastic article. Enjoyed reading that. Excellent work Mr Wilson.

If he had a consistent run with us, he'd be in IMO.

^ Ha! Was just thinking along similar lines. I was so happy when Rickie/Jay/Adam got their call up's last season, but after the summer we just had and hearing about Gerrard's little chats with them, I just can't get that excited by an England call-up any more.

I'd be happy with 7th-10th. I think Liverpool's form will be dependent on Sturridge staying fit.

He's ill apparently.

We were linked with him back in the day, I believe.

The agreed fee in the contract is certainly (hopefully) low enough to entice them to buy him. Would be a massive saving in wages as well - Here's hoping it goes through at the end of the season.

I hate Tommy Forecast threads, primarily because it makes me re-live the whole ordeal all over again! What a shocker it was (and still is!)

I think this guy is going to be mustard for us. The back-heel assist was sublime. Don't think I've seen him crack a smile yet though!

So happy to get that win yesterday - their win against us a couple of seasons ago still haunts me! What a f*cking goal from Pelle too. Fantastic stuff.

Spot on Charlie. They play some good stuff down there, and for them to be playing together, with the team doing well is going to be great for their development.

Uh-oh - Not the infamous 5 year contract!

You were right not to do so - He's apparently fit now.

This.

Karl Henry hoping to start for them with Mutch & Barton struggling with injuries. http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/qpr/qpr_midfielder_henry_hoping_to_secure_first_start_against_southampton_1_3781450#2 If Sandro is out as well, we've got even more of a chance of dominating midfield.

The weirdest thing I read today (unsure if it's true) is that Sandro is supposedly out of the game after injuring his knee after celebrating a goal in training (by sliding on his knees).

Out for 12 weeks apparently (Acoording to Koeman on Solent)

Brilliant!!!! Can we have an easy game at St Mary's now?

YES!!!!!!

Neil Ashton @neilashton_ Southampton meltdown…

Decent read, but was hoping for a little more detail.

Video here. http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/arsenal-boss-arsene-wenger-says-southampton-couldve-won-the-league-if-they-didnt-sell-video/?