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Never get bored of reading stuff like this.... http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-look-at-coutinho-and-davide-astori-1523048

Indeed. Who'd have thought De Ridder would get onto the pitch this season?

Perhaps, or maybe he's an upgrade over Punch.

Yeah, and Shaw is probably leaps & bounds ahead of Olsson, defensively.

I love the fact that when I read a story like this I think "NO CHANCE!" ....but there's when it's a player based in Italy, there's always that little chance Cortese is working some magic.

No, not in that segment anyway. Big Dave Merrington said we should buy a centre-back, and mentioned Zaha & Ince as the types of players in attacking positions we should be going for.

Heard Adam Blackmore talking about the Yossi rumours on Solent earlier. He said someone at the club told him today those reports were "rubbish".

Another post from the fella itchen_dan mentioned above:- @jackrathborn: I've watched every minute he's played since start of last season. Quality centre back, has ability on the ball, very classy.

Who reported it's off?

Former Derby and Arsenal winger Ryan Smith has joined Greek Super League outfit Skoda Xanthi after leaving MLS side Chivas USA. Smith has signed a two-and-a-half year contract and told Sky Sports: “I spent three years in America and enjoyed it, but now I am keen to help Xanthi and look forward to the challenge ahead.”

Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach Doesn't seem to be anything in Forren to #SaintsFC talk.

Jack Sullivan ‏@jsullivanwhu I am very sorry about this news Chamakh has sign a 6 month loan deal! not my pick LOL @ that tweet!

LOL. Pretty sure Forest have got the clout, regardless. But I expect them to at least make an offer fairly soon. I'd personally extend his loan with them rather than sell. IF the worst happens and we go down, a front 2 of Sharp & J-Rod would be very handy.

.....and BACK onto topic. McGoldrick close to sealing move from Forest to Ipswich. I'd assume this will top up their finances to make a permanent move for Billy?

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11741/8379242/Gus-Poyet-delighted-as-Will-Buckley-commits-long-term-future-to-Brighton

Scratch him off the list. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11741/8379242/Gus-Poyet-delighted-as-Will-Buckley-commits-long-term-future-to-Brighton

* trousers beat me to it above.

Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach Adkins "would like to think a couple of people will be coming" to #SaintsFC this month, adding: "We've got to keep looking at the future." Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach Adkins looking to offload squad players this month. Didn't name names but reckon Chaplow, Butterfield, Dickson, Barnard, Forte & De Ridder. Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach .@Luke_Shaw3 will not be leaving #SaintsFC. "Arsene did not speak to me on Tues," Adkins said. "This is best place for him at this point." Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach Lallana out of FA Cup match with #CFC, although Clyne could return. Ramirez has overcome a dead leg. Mayuka's last game before AFCON. Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach Adkins pledged to name a much stronger side against #CFC than that used in the Capital One Cup, saying: "I want to go and win the game."

Nabil Hassan ‏@NabilHassan79 #saintsfc, Fulham & Wigan are understood to have registered an interest in signing Yossi Benayoun from Chelsea. (via @bbcsport_david)

Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach #SaintsFC press conference has just finished. Adkins was more open than usual about the January transfer window. Will post comments soon.

Now there's an interesting one... Revenge for the Buttner deal?

I had no problems with it whatsoever. Great reflection of both our fans, and both the lads as people.

It's QPR

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8363398/Steve-De-Ridder-faces-an-uncertain-future-after-being-dropped-by-Southampton-boss-Nigel-Adkins

28 April 2012. The Coventry game at St Mary's.