Barsiem

There are already numerous threads on this board about the stupid things MLT has said... and this thread wasn't made in relation to any of them.

Regardless what you think of his views, it is a bit of a shame a post about from a local business advertising an opportunity to put your view to him in person has descended into sarcasm and the usual squabbling... Good luck with the event op.

What a win today! Don't think anyone saw this result happening after days 1 & 2. Phenomenal performance firstly from Pope and then from Hartley on debut to get us the win. This England team is great to watch - not always for the best reasons, but always entertaining

Either he's forcing his way out or Leicester are desperate for the money. Seems nuts to sell him in the middle of the season when promotion is not assured

Given how the 1st test is going it's looking more than possible Dawson is called up. Leach injured and judging by how the pitch seems to be we might be best playing 5 spinners each match ...

It would be funny if the Englishman who ends up with a Bundesliga winners medal this season is Nathan Tella rather than Harry Kane

1-0 up at HT

We should worry about catching Leicester only if we have already pulled clear from Ipswich. Leicester win all the way

We should hold a sweepstake on the next sponsorship/renaming deal. I'll go for Saudi PIF Bowl

Slate his ego all you want, but we had an incredible period of success under his stewardship. One (admittedly lower league) cup, back to back promotions, and purchasing some players who went on to become Southampton legends like SRL and Fonte - both purchased whilst we were in L1. He also brought in people like Pooch and was key in players like Lallana staying. Would it all have gone tits up eventually? Probably... But still it was a great time to be a saints fan

I'd be surprised if we're selling Stu. He's over 30 and less than 6 months on his contract so unlikely to get much money for him. We're better off keeping him and letting him go for nothing imo given how class he's been this season. I guess if he's pushing to leave it makes sense.

That's 5 loans we have, and I believe we can only have 5 in a match day squad, so this may affect moves for Brooks et al. We can get more loan players in of course, but at least 1 wouldn't be able to be picked. Guess Holgate may make way in that case?

Yes in theory, however fringe players for Bournemouth & Burnley won't normally be a massive step up from what we have. The RW & LB slots would be the easiest to get a foothold in the team though

If these players are choosing Hull over us then it'll solely be down to playing time on offer. Fair play to them for that - it'll be hard for any player coming here to break into the first team atm. Brooks perhaps had the best chance of happening anyway given he wouldn't need to relocate.

It may just be squad rotation. 4 games in ten days is a lot! But yeah not working brilliantly so hopefully we will be back to normal now the scheduling is a bit easier

Wasn't a good header tbh.... He should score. The forum would be in meltdown if Che missed that

Maybe it's a little early in the morning but I'm failing to see the disrespect here. Why should he want to meet a politician when he works in football?

It's the whole defence tbf. In much the same way when we were conceding a bucket load that wasn't all his fault, now we are defensively solid it's not all down to him, but long may this state continue!

He was facing the oppositions goal, so how was he to know what was behind him. What he saw was a potential breakaway and he stopped it. Right move imo at that point of the game.

Agree in principle but tbf I don't think we were competing with any squads that could be considered as strong as ours, Leicester's & Leeds'. West Ham were the strongest on paper that season from memory

Leeds leading Ipswich within 10mins. Would probably be the best result for us for Leeds to win

BLC holders can get free tickets for the game here. Guessing it's home only so be prepared to frown each time we score! https://bluelighttickets.co.uk/event/5438

More excellent contract news

Five injuries!! Add in Salisu missing most of the season & Lavia missing a good chunk as well most of our departures don't appear to be having the best of times currently

Ain't broke (currently), so don't fix it. THB & Bednarek stay as starters for me