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100 for Prest today! Great stuff

Brilliant news, albeit it means we are unlikely to see him in a Hampshire shirt much going forward

He hasn't been at fault for any goals yet, so the stats are misleading at this point. He obviously did have a howler against Norwich which was fortunately disallowed, as well as a couple in preseason. I do think we need better, but seems that won't be happening

I thought he was snapped up early on? I might be wrong on that. The BBC did an article about him recently calling him England's version of Glenn McGrath. Still not confirmed who he's declared for but fingers crossed he's leaning our way

Disappointing to concede 4 goals, and to have generally defended so poorly, but also important to remember that we have a new system that the players will still be getting used to. The fact we scored 4 is a big positive. Once the midfield is more settled I expect we will control games better than we did today, which will help defensively. Hopefully we strengthen at both ends of the pitch in the coming weeks

Not sure if this has been posted before, but there's a charity game to raise money for Nicholl at AFC Totton - it's on Sunday 20th August at 3pm and features ex-saints players (not sure who though). Also a justgiving page: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23714382.1k-raised-charity-match-southampton-fc-player/ https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chrisnichollcharitymatch

I loved the pennos in the France / Aussie match. Great drama! Here's hoping England find a bit of form today. If they can go up a couple of gears we have a real shot at winning

I agree no chance he chooses Brighton over Chelsea, but I think most would agree objectively it'll be easier for him to establish himself at Brighton and therefore arguably better for his career at this stage. It'll all be acedemic as I seriously doubt Brighton would spend £50m on one player

Brighton would arguably be the best move for him. Guaranteed starter and a team on the up. He'd probably sell for £100m himself in a couple of years

Ralph as well unfortunately.... He'd well and truly lost his mojo. Hopefully he'll be back to his best after a break

I'm guessing we wouldn't agree to the sale at the stated price without getting downes for a year. In that case if JWP is West Ham's top target it's better to bring him in and lose a squad player than just have the squad player on the books

Annoyingly Trent Rockets aren't even playing Turner...

I suspect they will be due part of any future sell on of livramento by Newcastle to compensate. Only reason I can see as to why they'd agree

Personally I think selling livramento is a poor decision. Yes we clear £20m, but he has the potential to be worth so much more and we should be using him this season. When we lose kwp we'll go from two first class right backs to zero. If Max Aarons signs that'll mitigate, but I'd rather we got a season out of livramento

Makes sense. Why cup tie him when almost certain he won't stay. Wouldn't be surprised if kwp, jwp & Adams don't play either

Lauren James was obviously taking inspiration from 2006 Rooney today.... Ffs

How we saw out stoppage time was incredible! Well done Saints (Momentarily) top of the league 😎

Surely we must have the record for fewest opening day wins each season? It's looking like we are going to continue that proud record tonight 😭 EDIT: Glad this comment aged well 😅

Not a bad team that! Surprised Lavia isn't starting so I guess they think his heads not quite there.

Apparently if you get a one day pass currently you get 12 months mobile sky sports access included gratis, so definitely an option worth considering if you're ok with watching most sport on your phone https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/1-day-sky-sports-membership-12-months-mobile-one-for-ps1198-4177063

Signing up "internationally" should be easy enough. I wonder what countries don't have EFL rights?

It's been a tournament of shocks so far! Germany join Brazil, Italy & Canada in being eliminated in the group stages, and the US only scrapped through. Seems a great opportunity even with our injuries for us to win, albeit a long way to go.

I am amazed he hasn't left tbh. £20m for a very good FB who can play either side, is still only 26, and is proven in the Premier League. Ok he didn't have a great last season, but that represents a bargain in today's market.

This also from that journalist. What happened to the West Ham of old that would spunk loads of money on any old crap?? I miss those days