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I agree with this. The problem is we do not play football anymore. We have become too clever, trying to break football into numbers, and then back into football. It shows in that we have no creativity and offensive plan/play. I think this is why every player coming in seems to get worse after a couple of positive glimpses initially. I would really hate to play football in this team. No fun. It's like watching a bunch of "track and field" runners being taught gegenpress and pressure-points. Nothing happens when they eventually win the ball. None of them want it...

Playing for the manager, right... this usless bunch of footballers have once again reverted to the norm. Doesn't really matter who the manager is when we are blessed with players like these.

Nathan Jones still in charge? Can't believe this shit...

Hope I never see him playing football again. So happy when he went to Villa. Never cared about what he said when he joined them. Just had a blast annoying my Villa mate, even though I knew he would not play for them. Just so happy we got rid... Well, atleast helped get rid of Jones, the above might be too harsh 😂

Even extending to catering and radio station...

For me, this happens a lot in today's fotball. As John Carew once said in an interview: why do supporters not understand that you can be fit for the bench, but not fit enough to start? Now that is a head scratcher I am disappointed that Salisu didn't start, but I do not think it is because Ralf is clueless. Probably because someone in the medical department asked him. As Klopp said in yesterdays interview, he was asked to not start two or three players, so he didn't. Ralph out btw

He probably meant Pellegrino

Well, if you think Lyanco is a turd, then what does that make Bednarek?

Would love us to get in a natural finisher/prolific goalscorer. Long way to go of this window though, but only 5 weeks til the first game of the season... 😁

Probably magic. Picking players out of hats and all... 😉

And Italy did something similar in the late 80s and early 90s, where defenders got about 2-8 in alphabetical order, midfield next, and forwards the highest numbers. Think Baggio ended this in 94 by wanting 10.

Le Tiss and Ronnie Ekelund. Would not help our defence, but seeing them play together happened just as I fell in love with the club. Pure nostalgia, but could do with some magic again...

I't shouldn't, in a logical world, but life and people are not allways logical. And things we experience personally often makes more of an impression than things we read in a book or watch in a video. People and feelings are involved, it's probably a little relevant 🙂

Virgil vill go when he wants to. If he is happy to stay, I believe the club will reject any bid for him. With all the attention lately, I fear it's just a question of time before he thinks he's too good for the club (if he hasn't figured it out already)

Brilliant! A long time since the Urban Spaceman was in my head. Thanks;)

But are they ours if we want them? Is it not a two-way-street? If they do exceptionally well, can they not say 'thanks, but no thanks' and cancel the further deal? Go back to their former club and seek a better/another deal? Not trying to be negative, but it is not a given, is it?

Agree, regarding Toby, Koeman interview was recorded earlier than player interview with shirt & scarf. Just think they are pretty sure of the deal going through early on. Like K,Billy said, relax... Must admit they had me a bit worried (but as soon as the Gaston to Hull story broke I was fairly confident).

Love how it is a bright sky in the background on both deals today (and he mentions Gaston as an alternative). Deals were either done early today, or premature interview?

Thanks Bearsy - that put a smile on my face like sunshine on a rainy day!

Unless Koeman is on his way out as well?

Lallana - had to be him. Joy to watch this season.

Thanks mate, I agree with you - I love the Southampton ride (just get grumpy when losing like this)

Right now I hate my passion for this club... Woke up today and couldn't wait until the game started. First half kept thinking how I love to just watch this team play. Now I wish the game had never happened - and keep thinking I wont bother watching another game this season... Next weekend the same cycle starts all over again... Just love the fact that I know this, and at the same time allow myself to be so emotional about it...

Soooo disappointed in my team today. Everything about this had the feel of a pre-season friendly...

Spot on, saintbletch! I am indeed quite anal when it comes to the usage of colon! As English is not my first language, you should see me in action when it comes to my anal fixation with the usage of colon and my own tounge... Tokyo and Bearsy, I am doing fine, thanks. Here are some FACTS about me: • I am fit • There are posters on this board who have met/seen me • Someone on here has bought me a couple of drinks, and sent me safely home in a taxi at the end of the night • Some on here has video footage of me "breaking a sweat" • The last time I had sex was with a girl Sorry for moving off topic a bit (but I think this is within the rules on the Muppet Show), and for my slow response.