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Austin & Trippier are the stand out options from the list. Phillips to a lesser degree, although like Fer, Caulker & Green is now associated with two relegations (three in Green's case I think).

Uncalled for sexist humour. Mods should try and nip this in the bud before it takes off.

having seen the post from NTA these would be better than Shalke or Dortmund of course if we wish to qualify...

Don't get to excited , it may not happen still, and even if it does then it could be a qualifier against Inverness, St Johnstone, or Bala Town.

If Clyne intended signing for us then he probably would have done so by now, Saints have publicly said he had a ten day deadline, which I think expired before the last match of the season, yet we are still 'hopeful' etc. Nothing wrong with that but realistically I think he has one foot out of the door, and will only sign for us if his dream move doesn't materialise.

I did read it somewhere a while ago, but it must have slipped my mind

Are the shirt sponsors are 'Mengele' by any chance ? If so, its probably just the South American farm machinery company and pur coincidence.

Any list that fails to include the likes of Charlie Adam is seriously flawed. Pelle's bookings include several for dissent etc which hardly makes him a 'dirty player'.

Not heard of the Brum bloke, but thought the strongest worded "rumour" was the Norwegian, Nyland. Federici would be first choice for much of next season if he joins us, as Forseter is likely to be out for a long spell, and that is likely to be the nearest thing to a guarenteed starting space he's likely to get, asssuming we don't sign another GK as well.

Might still be an attraction to players signing though.

Without belittling his contribution on the field, this is also a stand out episode from his time with us, as it summed up the team spirit that helped carry the team through that season.

or the fact they dented our title hopes at The Riverside.

If he was on our wishlist I suspect we'd move quickly knowing there was other interest in him. Just hope the Clyne issue is resolved swiftly. Toby's situation I suspect may drag through the summer, and its still out of our hands.

Hasn't Walker been injured most of the season ? Dier I thought was more a CB although has played RB, and Yedlin is an unknown quantity in the Premiership. I don't like spurs, but IF they go for Trippier then credit to them for stockpiling their squad with another Europa League distraction next season ahead.

Byram and Van Dyke it is then.

Some don't appear to have evolved too far from the stone age do they ? Perhaps the fat f6cker near the front is the role model for Eddie Yeates.* *for the benefit of younger readers he was a fat scouse waster and layabout in Coronation St in the 1970's.

Although I'm enjoying the fact Brendan is publicly being skewered, and the scousers are in usual self-pitying rage ahead of a full vigil outside of Anfield etc, lets be careful what we wish for in case of how it pans out. Imagine if they sack Rodgers, Klopp turns them down, and they are left to pick up the pieces to replace Rodgers as we know by now how they see Southampton as a recruiting ground. Koeman might be a big enough name to try and match their egos and club history to save face. Of course I hope RK honours his contract, but can anyone resist the lure of Anfield, with all those 'special European nights' ahead ?

I'd go along with St Charlie unfortunately. If Arsenal's interest drops off then I suspect spurs may be his preferred option if he wants to move to London, and he enjoyed playing for Poch. Personaly I hope we struck an agreement to sell him to a Champions League club, which might give Reid a justification in not selling to yids or even Liverpool who have appear to have publicly acknowledged another rebuilding job is required. May be surprised but I can't see CHelsea, or Man City coming in for him.

Interesting when speaking to the locals in France a couple of years ago, and they too expressed disatisfaction with the EU and how things are shaped. It seems to me that there is a lot of resentment throughout, but not harnassed in the same way as here seeking to walk out and slam the door behind us.

Although I wouldn't trust the EU commision to deliver on an agreement, I have about the same - nil - trust or confidence in our own politicians to actually negotiate a deal and then tie it down securely. I have been a supporter of leaving 'the common market' since the 1970's, and certainly the more federalised European model since, but one great concern in leaving now, is whether our government , either Labour or Tory are capable of managing our affairs anymore. Perhaps we should just ask the Germans to do it for us, they have made a better job of managing their own industries and economy over the last 50 years than we have after all.

I share your reservations about Austin, main concern is whether his attitude and ego would fit into the camp to be honest. He's been kingpin wherever he's been to date, and if that wasn't so at St Mary's then I'm not sure he'd fit. That said, his goalscoring record is excellent and would be worth a punt. Interesting comparison, as Long is popular, hardworking and puts a tremendous effort in but with a poor goalscoring record, Austin on the other hand has a good goalscoring record but I'm not convinced that he'd match Longs work ethic. Pleased to be proven wrong if he joins. Kane ? His scoring is all the more impressive in a sh!t side but I doubt he'll go for £10m, I expect it'll be nearer £15m given his recent call up and interest in him.

Looking at the Southend side on the BBC pages, and wondered what has become of Lee Barnard ? Didn't he end up there ? But not on the bench even.

I was looking for that earlier and found this:

That seems pretty remarkable to me, glad we move in those elevated circles.

Lets not forget Rodriguez was at one stage likely to be training, possibly back in October, then December, New Year etc... Agree, think we should budget for not having FF available during 2015/16 season.