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Hope there isn't anything more to this as it looks like he's wearing a cravat.

Another at an unnamed club has also been detected, so who knows ?

More vocal than The Chapel

Out of all Government ministers he seems to have come out of the current crisis with his reputation improved, so could be a Saints fan in No 10 at some stage.

That seemed to be an internet/forum rumour only, don't think it even made the tabloids.

Agree. Can't see anyone coming forward to buy the club in the current climate, as a minimum they'll want to know what league we'll be playing in next season, and if or when it might start up again.

Isn't this just a reworking of an article from 2014 ? Add in the Gao wants to sell story, now reworked to Gao must sell to give it a twist.

Always looked as if we were playing in red and pink halves.

Red and white... would be better with either red or white sleeves, AND A STRIPED BACK OF COURSE. AND without the hideous graphics. Who are Maver anyway ? Perhaps designed for when Krueger was here, or so that any North American Saints fans can offer a rallying cry of 'come on you goddam Maverf^ckers ..."

Why would Hummel be a non-starter if they supply Everton?

Dream move ? In an interview a couple of weeks ago he seemed to think he was too big for Antwerp.

Poential new name in the market, Castore. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8329053/The-Beahon-Brothers-plan-shake-old-order-Castore-announce-25m-deal-Rangers.html

Wonder how many more issues like this before they go back to the drawing board. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52721397

I wouldn't be surprised if Romeu is on his way in the summer as well.

Looks a big lad,a bit of a proverbial "brick sh!thouse", who won't get shoved off the ball easy. Hence the Wanyama comparison. Will make a change from the shortarses we've churned out recently. But still only 18, so maybe a year or two away from the first team.

Exactly. There was reported interest from Man Utd of course, although whether true or planted by his agent to up the ante on the contract negotiations we'll never know. It did however seem that his head had been turned by the rumours and success at Euros. After the window closed though he appeared shoddily treated, surely he deserved a run out in the Europa League having risen with the club from League One ? But, no. There were also reports of his conduct regarding Puel. In fact didn't Adam Blackmore and Dave Merrington even comment on this at one point from a warm up where he appeared to be laughing at Puel or ignoring him ? That wasn't the move of someone looking to remain at the club in my view. This is as I see it, although when faced with an issue Reed always seemed keen on the easy option and show it the door to go away rather than address it and negotiate a satisfactory conclusion. This was the same really as the Koeman situation. Twice in one year Reed seemed intent to 'standing his ground' no matter what the damage was or alternative available (Puel, and no CB. Although he didn't foresee VD's injury coming, still stupid and reckless to allow JF to leave without the replacement signed) Although much of the blame rests with the club, I don't think Fonte is entirely without blemish in this episode. Shame that his end at the club was tarnished in this way as he'd been a fantastic player in our rise up the leagues.

I accept that, but similarly with the exception of PSG how may of the Ligue 1 teams Lille face are of EPL standard ? Point remains though that I think we'd have been better off with Fonte's influence over the last few years than we have been without it.

But still possibly as good as if not better than some of those who've followed since, especially if you factor in his influence in terms of leadership and organisation at the back. We'll never know, but its possible that Stephens might have been a better player alongside someone with Fonte's experience than those he's been paired up with.

yes, in the mentioned FA Cup tie taht we lost 2-1 after being a goal up.Foster proved himself to be an utter cvnt, and there was quite an exchange of loose coins with their gobby fans. But I'd agree that it's a cesspool, not a place I'd look to go to again.

Have just realised Luton are in the Champioship, so can't see them going for a completley untried manager at that level if they remain there. Would have thought Luton might look for someone with a track record, such as Adkins, although that might see KD joining the coaching set up. That would be a step in the right direction.

If KD has any serious aspirations to make a career in management then this is an opportunity he should take. Have always regarded Luton as a horrible club, remember the plastic pitch, ban on visiting fans, Steve Foster, kerb-crawler Pleat, the FA Cup defeat there in the late 80's. Would wish KD well if he went there though and possibly reform my viewing of their results.

I read an article where someone said we knew of him and had watched him in Norway. Why we didn't take that further we'll never know. Obviously Les and Wilson had something better in focus to pursue.

Of course not. But I've yet to read anything confirming figures involved supporting the selection.

If he goes to Spurs just hope we don't end up with some of their deadweights in exchange, Walker Peters for instance.

Wonder if it factors in the liklihood of a 'Gerrard slipping on his arse' monent.