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Agboola played for nigeria in 1981 so we must be going back years. How far back are we going?

People seem to be missing the point that if we can't get past the agent we can't get to the player. They might be scum but they are scum that we need. If, and it is an if, that "word around the agents campfire is that agents or clubs won't deal with saints" then we should be concerned.

Agboola?

If that's the case you should know that agents have masses of power generally, and influence over players. It is naive to think anything otherwise.

No its not. Its ultimately up to the player to decide on the move. To be in that the position the player has to talk to the club. To do that the players agent has to set up talks. We come back to the agent. Some people really have no idea how the business side of the game operates.

Real ale at sms would be awesome. Can anyone picture the carnage though if they haVe to clean the pipes at half time when changing the barrel?

What? If you believe that you're as naive as they come. Its a sad fact that agents have a huge amount of power.

I'm glad you know for a fact that this is untrue. What a relief. Truth is though that none of us know the truth. If there is any truth in it we have to be worried. Lets just see what the summer brings.

I was more relaxed when I thought it was just one bitter agent

May well be, hopefully so.

Makes sense, but what about the clubs won't deal with us part? One interpretation could be that we are unrealistic when we try to buy. Kind of ties in with the mcs thread.

According to an agent on twitter agents won't deal with us. See below: " @FootballAgent46: Lots of people ask about Southampton deals. A lot of you on Twitter! They are so tricky to deal with now most agents and clubs don't bother" Worrying if true.

Brass

I saw that thread aNd recall another where he got a bit serious/personal. He's posted since tho in his usual style so I assume/hope that all is cool.

Agreed, Hatch is cool. Best avatar too. Heard a rumour that deppo is his love child.

No.

He played a lot of his youth football off of a striker. I have also seen him play in the middle of the park. For me he will not get the space he needs in the middle and would get bullied a bit. He would be an effective number ten though which to me is his natural position. Before he made his first team breakthrough I saw him in a reserve game at st marys against qpr (I think). He had a free role and put pahars in time and time again. I think he is good enough to play that role in the championship aNd would be a very destructive player.

Hypo and dune are obviously both cocks. For starting this thread, dune just about edges it. Sorry hypo, it was close but keep up the effort and you'll get there ;-)

Skips

Agreed, Pearce is awful. His tactics and team selection aRe appalling. If we haVe no better young coaching talent we aRe in deep troubLe.

Easy decision, Golac. Ronnie Ekelund deserves an honorable mention.

Lady

Servant

Saw Rose it the under 21 gaMe at st Marys. He was awful despite scoring a cracking goal. It staggers me that he is in the squad oVer lallana. I know he is a spurs player, but he is a reserve plaYer. Lallana Has played most Of his football in the third division but he has at least played first team football.

They would send me a renewal price which I would either accept or not. The club have annonced renewal prices - same thing. Don't get me wrong, I would me annoyed if I was caught by this. This is a harsh change to those affected by it. Looking at it objectively though I can see why the change was made.