Delmary

It's just an observation and should not be read as a negative. There is a significant uplift in TV revenue this year, so there's no reason why we should not be spending more than we usually do (in terms of net spend). However, if takeover talks are at a critical stage, then any investment decisions (both in and out) could be potentially delayed.

I suspect that the potential takeover is delaying any major investments in the team. We're second from bottom on the net spend league for this window. Huddersfield and Bournemouth have already spent over £30M.

A skate?

This. For the long term good of the club we have to stand firm.

Put him on gardening leave. Would not want him anywhere near the development squad. The club needs to make a stand.

She's probably stalling to investigate other options.

Some over reactions on here this morning [emoji31]

The takeover could potentially delay some major transfers in and out. The club aren't going to spend money that has been promised but not yet in place.

Was told that they will be onsite for the next 9mths. Post due diligence / takeover transition?

Apparently lots of external accountant specialists have descended on St.Mary's recently - Must be part of the due diligence process?

Any news on his coaching team?Would welcome Sammy Lee back. Worked with him at Liverpool.

tariq panja (@tariqpanja) 23/06/2017, 10:40 If I was a Southampton fan I'd be wondering why it's taking so long for Lander to complete deal given EPL tests passed ages ago. Cash prob? I think this is the guy that originally broke the takeover story back in Nov (????)

The silence from the respected ITKs has been deafening. Should we be concerned?

I'm clinging onto the hope that there is some truth in this old article. https://www.thegamblingtimes.com/2017/05/02/puel-axed-saints-takeover-goes/

Love both kits[emoji3]

Lander just been awarded a £450M deal to build a sport village in China.

He's well connected.

Oops. Got over excited

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/announcements/265720-liverpool-fc-statement

Liebherr tax investigation http://www.not606.com/threads/liebherr-under-investigation.348951/

A friend who works at a very senior level in Cemex uk, laughed when I mentioned that Saints could possibly purchase the site. It's not going to happen for the foreseeable future, due to logistics (deep water docking etc) challenges of re-siting the business to a suitable site elsewhere within the city.

The delay in the managerial review outcome must surely be linked to the takeover? https://www.thegamblingtimes.com/2017/05/02/puel-axed-saints-takeover-goes/

Or still awaiting premier league clearance.

Yes we need a new manager but the players involved need kicking out of the club if true.

Who?