S-Clarke

This.

TBH, it didn't seem as if Cork was ever massivley rated by MP. The start of the season is a fine example, he didn't even make the bench for the first few weeks. He only got a look in with the injuries to Wanyama, and then MP realised he was a handy option. But even with Wanyama fit, he was always the one who missed out. He didn't seem to be part of the inner circle that people go on about, that's for sure. I personally think he is a cracking player who could do a great job at teams above us, so even though I'm pleased, I'm slightly puzzled why the only interest is coming from the likes of Palace and Fulham and that the club don't see it as a major concern re: his contract either. Why isn't he as highly rated by others, as he is by the fans? Strange one, for sure.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-uniteds-javier-hernandez-rejected-3817059?

It was unbelievable that a few days ago I had an offer of 20 million pounds. It was in the morning and by the afternoon the club had said I was not for sale.

As a first 11, bar a CB and a proper LB - not bad, no where near last season, but not bad. But the depth is non-existent looking at the bench. If we had a few injuries to the likes of Fonte, Clyne, Tadic, Pele - we'd lose every game in that period, by some margin I'd have thought. I'm scared that Jos seems to be getting closer to the first team again. Good lad, but never, ever ever a PL player - utter dross at this level and his presence would put us under relegation threat. This pre-season should still be used as an opportunity to replace Jos. Maybe we can do some contract/name depol changing, and sell Liverpool Jos - under the name of Lovren? Could work.

Goal achieved for him then.

Saint_armstrong. Has a fair few links in the media though tbf, always speaks a fair game.

If he comes out with an article in the media, showing a total lack of interest in the fans of the club he's currently at, then he should expect some 'feedback'. Not that I agree with it, but he'd be a fool not to expect any comeback from what he said.

Not sure what they're playing at this year to be honest. Seem to have given up competing in the PL and are building for the NPC.

Phew..!

Impossible to think that we can come out with a stronger squad at the end of this! Near on an impossibility! Over time, maybe, but next season will be a bumpy one.

For what it's worth, I didn't write that - I quoted in the first sentence from a post on the mail website, my response to that is the below sentence. Just wanted to make that clear!

This is an ITK snippet I shared not so long ago. There is a keenness within the club to absorb the sales with the academy - McQueen, Gallagher, Harry Reed, JWP, Targett, Chambers. We will replace players and buy players, but the club don't feel the urgency we do - in fact they see no urgency for left back what so ever right now.

No, it's not a good sign. As it means that we will eventually lower our targets and go for the players West Brom/Aston villa and co are after.

TBH, if Schalke want him and everton, then as you said - he won't be coming here.

Deal is off - Guan says he's off to everton. Game over on this one, and questions will now start to be asked - that's for sure.

What a sad post that is - not a dig at you, but just seeing the acceptance of losing the spine of last years side! The problem last year was our squad and lack of depth, when the Hoovields, Gallaghers, JWP's and the like were given extended runs in the 2nd half, we lost a lot of games. As it stands, those players will be our first choice players next season. Obviously we'll make signings, we have to, but it's sad to see the general acceptance that we're losing half of our team.

happens all the time, this is football.

Much as I suspected, this is all about the club s lack of ambition thanks to Liebherr s refusal to provide funds to challenge for the Champions league. This woman has no business owning a Premier League football club ,she doesnt understand the business, and frankly has ruined the Saints project. Yes, let's get her out. She hasn't sanctioned £100m of her own money to even get near the top 4, SHE HAS TO DO THAT, apparently. Are fans this dim?

I didn't realise Alpine used facebook or twitter.

He's just trying to WUM.

It's probably a very valid point you make re: FPP, but it kind of makes an utter joke of the whole thing. To meet the criteria of ''financial fair play'', which was brought in to make the league fairer, we have to sell all our big players to big clubs before we can add any other players. Yes, genius.

http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?39426-Gaston-Ramirez-Signs-4-Year-Deal&p=1441752#post1441752 Before anyone else. . Even K,billy said it wouldn't happen...!

It was clear to most that MP was gone in January. ''I won't be leaving in the middle of a process'' was what he kept saying. (i.e no one wanted him at that moment)

He will end up at Liverpool, it's the same tactics as Adam. He's just forcing through the move, nothing more. They all seem to be forgetting that Liverpool finished 7th 2 seasons ago, 8th the season before that (on 52 points). And Man Utd are back next year, so they'll be pushed back down to their inevitable flapping around for a 4th placed finish and won't make it.