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Think we're overstating the Dibling homesickness thing. It was three years ago, when he was only 16, and for the money he'd be earning they'd be little difference in moving to Portugal compared to moving to London. After signing he could afford to move his entire family/friendship group with him if he wanted. And if homesickness is still such a big thing in his mind, why hasn't he signed a new contract with us?

Really? Arguably would be much better for him than going to a current PL team. A chance to compete for the league title in a top team whilst developing his game in a league of a lower standard. And the bonus of CL, or at least Europa league football. Seems a great option for him to me. Can't see Porto paying what we want for him though so doubt this would happen

I think (and hope) he'll do well up there tbh. For me he doesn't get enough credit on here for getting us back up at the first time of asking. He inherited a completely broken team, which had a lot of player turnover and got them all playing together. Yes we didn't set the league on fire, but going up through the playoffs was amazing! We all would have taken that outcome at the start of the season, and lots doubted it was possible. Of course the PL was another story... But overall I wish him well

Phew! Following this thread for the last 24 hours had me thinking it was going to be Jamie Vardy!

The one player I felt we shouldn't have sold two years back, or at least should have got more than the reported £30m. Seriously doubt Newcastle will sell him without a huge fee being involved though

Nonsense price. This reeks of the Lavia situation whereby we were apparently looking for peanuts but actually wanted (and got) £60m

It doesn't.... I just wondered why and asked for opinions. Why does that bother you so much?

Why the fcuk has Cleverley shown up at all?? He has no ties with either club, and surely he doesn't believe it would help his chances to be appointed first team manager?

I guess this gets him off our wage bill? If he's learnt a bit from his time with us then not the worst appointment for Leicester. They'll get some hidings though...

How about the fact that he has a greater goals to games ratio for England than Harry Kane?

Club looking to appoint by the end of next week. Whilst my preference is Still, who I've wanted for the saints job before, I'd be happy enough with Rohl or Cooper as well.

I'd take Still over Rohl any day. Make it happen Saints!

I know I'm going to sound like a grumpy old man... But why the f is this thread on the main board??

Where was I celebrating? The fact is we're statistically even worse than his shitshow. That's an ouch imo

Ouch...

Was there ever any stories of bullying during his time at Saints?

https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/remi-allen-departs-womens-first-team-by-mutual-agreement Our manager departs (now we wait for comments about people wishing it was the men's team manager) Spacey-Cale back in charge for now. It will be interesting to see if that sparks any uplift

If Stoneman can just consistently survive the first 10 overs of an innings he'll be a big improvement for us, even if he does only end up averaging mid 30s

I like Alcaraz and really hope he succeeds but the meltdown on here for us selling him is a bit ridiculous.... In the last 18 months Alcaraz has failed to make any sort of mark playing for one of the best squads in the Championship, failed to make any sort of mark playing for a better than average team in Serie A, failed to make any sort of mark playing for a top team in South America, scored and assisted in one game and started well (but only 3 games in) for a mediocre team in the Premier League who are in good form. Fernandez may not have scored as many but he's been much more consistent, whilst playing in an appalling team, and he's only 20. I hope they both have long and successful careers, but if I had to pick one player that I think will be the better overall player, it's Fernandez all the way

For anyone watching how's he played overall? He was very inconsistent for us... But clearly has quality on his day

A familiar scene, although sadly not in the same colours

Absolutely right. We broke him by the end unfortunately.

Be very disappointing if we got rid of Archer. He's raw but definitely got something about him. I would hope he'd be our first choice striker in the champ, score a hatful next season and then be a much more rounded player if we return to the PL in 18th months. Worked for Solanke