SaintRobbie

Agreed. I think the comment about the Trust is a little strong as all Nick is saying is that IF ALL ELSE FAILS the Trust would try and do something to keep the Club going. Mr Fry has stated there are 3 'serious' bids of the 19 or so offers - I don't think the Saints Trust is one of the 'serious' bids.

I am really proud of the way the fans are returning and supporting Saints now there is some optimism due to new ownership, regardless of the state of the manager and our team. Very Proud.

We need a new team and ethos. One that plays men and reinforces with youth. For me (and seemingly every other CCC or Premiership team) the optimal youth/experience balance seems to be: 10 Experienced men starting 1 Youth 3 Men on the bench 2 Youth That works. It works because youth have to compete for places and prove themselves. It means that they do not pick up niggly injuries early in their careers but are broken in slowly. It means that we have more chance of success. It means the younger players evolve confidence and do not have it gradually sapped from them through defeat and relegation. You dont win anything with kids, but you may get relegated is the clear lesson to be learnt from Mr Wotte and Lowe's experiment this season. .... unless they're all super super super talented. And frankly, except Arsenal I cannot see a young side with enough talent to make a real difference anywhere.

Please please please, keep hold of your banners. Particularly the dUCK off Lowe and Lowe out banners. One day they will be museum worthy.

He's gone and finished at Saints forever. His ego insists he milks every opportunity. Just try to ignore his spin and lies - I say lies as we have seen numerous examples of his lack of integrity exposed on this messageboard and by other boardmembers. So - when you have such a poor reputation and your personal integrity is so damaged ... what's the point in giving him any more of our time? Just ignore him.

Sorry but I just wish he'd go away. He has... but his ego will insist he milks every opportunity to say how none of this was his fault. Grit your teeth everyone, we know the truth... and to be honest so does the media. Someone will right the true story one day - and it will be a best seller... go on Duncan!

LOL! Welcome to the club.

Wont go away will he.

Did someone say Derby survived a point deduction in a similar circumstance?

I am really keeping my fingers crossed that its an outsider... with alot of dosh. Dont want Crouch involved again except in an advisory role perhaps as a fan. Heineken lady or Paul Allen please !! ... but I doubt it. I just hope Mr Fry takes the best deal for SFC and not the best deal for the bank. I hope he reviews all the options in detail including likely managerial appointment and money for players etc If you're reading this Mr Fry - it would be nice to hear you reassure the fans that this is indeed the case.

Prof - read the thread start point. Assumption is minus 10 points in League 1 next season.

lol!

Fair one - but we dont know what we may be about to afford and if some rumours are correct we could end up one of the wealthier teams in the football league!

I think he would.

I hope Mr Fry is looking for the best deal for Southampton FC rather than the best deal for the bank in the short term... that's my only concern.

We need a disciplinarian, motivated, prepared to see it through the long haul, well known and motivated who understands the leagues from 1 to the Premiership. Someone who can engender fight and build a team. We need someone who will attract players - even in League 1 - because we need to replace almost all of our existing team.

or was that Gus Poyet?

He's lost fitness. But has been injured. I think his mind's on the offers coming in for him since December.

Good goalkeeper shirt though - green one

To be honest Vectis I was unsure whether to post this thread as I expected more 'get behind Wotte FFS' type posts than this. Interesting that there hasnt been.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! ... let Phils comment be even truer! lol !

Refreshes the shirts other beers couldnt reach!

LOL was waiting for that from dalek! No to Hoddle from me - for one reason... dont need any division and 'I told you so's' from pro-Hoddles or anti-Hoddles. New man needed for a long period.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!! I hope this is true.

Anyone who just watched the Johnstons Paint Trophy between Luton and S****horpe knows that - both teams outshone Wotte's team of yesterday. CHUFFED FOR LUTON by the way. I hope we sell as many youth players as we bring in men.