WALK DMC

I agree with the original thread (with the exception of the comments about Belgium). I remain convinced that Saints can gain promotion this year and to do that investment in players better than we have already is imperative. I've been impressed by De Ridder, but he needs a spell of games to demonstrate what he can really do (same with Fox). The arguments that we don't need to worry as we are top of the league are irelevant at the moment, it will only count if we are there at the end of the season and to to achieve that I believe that we need a strong centre half to partner and a forward with pace to offer something that we don't currently have. However, I'd like to believe that the people brought in would be automatic (or close to automatic choices) on the basis that they are higher quality than what we already have which means spending a significant amount of money. For me Saints have a good squad already, the aim now is to increase quality not quantity; At the moment, I'd rather have one top player, than three lesser ones. Let's see how Nige addresses this; but after the likes of Stephens and Forte and with Fontaine appearing to be of a similar type, I have some minor concerns that we are not looking at the right type of person and/or spending our cash on players in positions where we are already well covered (e.g. left back). Still Nige is doing a great job at the moment, so lets see what he and NC come up with by next week.

One of my friends who is a Bristol City season ticket holder just sent me this email when I asked about Fontaine. He is on holiday so wasn't aware of Saints interest. It seems to validate some of the other opinions about him. See comments below; "Liam Fontaine - good 2nd defender if you have a dominant centre-half for him to play alongside. He's a good footballer - more Bobby Moore than Stuart Pearce or Terry Butcher. He'd probably command a fee in the region of £250k-£300k. Don't tell me Saints are being linked with him! You must be delighted with the start you've made in the Championship!!!!!" His estimation on price is a little concerning though...

Could the rumours about Zola being in Southampton last week have some substance ?

Harding played in the infamous 3-4 defeat by Leeds a few seasons ago. I always remembering watching the match and thinking that their Left Back was extremely poor and Theo had him time after time. However, looking up the teams on the Internet it suggests that Harding may have been in midfield. Have a look at Saints' 2nd goal and the way Theo walks past the left back. Is that Harding ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJagxcCY41E Theo was good in his time here, but I cant help but thinking the left back helped make him look good in this instance. I just hope my memory is wrong, as there are few times when I remember a left back as vividly as that day for being so inept .....

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I seem to recall that in previous transfer windows that loaning players extended beyond the deadline for permanent transfers. If this is the case perhaps Saints are waiting for confirmation that the injury has healed (or is healing as planned) before confirming the loan deal. Can anyone confirm whether loan signings extend beyond today or is my old memory playing tricks ?

It's not enough to state "that isn't why people dislike him". You need to explain why. You could say that it's because despite his wonderful use of the English language and his articluate use of words, imaginary and emotion he still comes across as a man who is actually only interested in his own ego. His own thoughts. His own take on everything and a willingness to express it at every opportunity. I laugh when I see comments that he is passionate about Saints. He is passionate about himself and no matter how articulate he may be, he offers no more than any other poster on the issue that really matters; getting Saints up the league and out of this awful financial demist that we currently face. Forget RC. Support the Saints.