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Many thanks mate. We've come a long way together, not always agreeing, but clear on the fact that we love Southampton Football Club; that we aren't afraid to fight for what we believe and listen, understand and reason for what SFC stands for.

A huge thank you to you Patrick for a class post. It's heartening to find the true Saints posters raising their heads and being seen above the mountain of debris and waste posted by those hell bent to bringing the club, the board's reputation into disrepute. At this time when all the media are feasting on what gets posts on here, it's refreshing that there are those brave enough to be heard and keep the faith in the club, the board and Markus Liebherr's dream.

I should like to express a huge thank you to Batman, Saint_Armstrong for taking time and summarising the Ralph Kreuger interview. I have yet to listen to what was broadcast but thanks to both of you for being true Saints. I also want to thank Minty for his positive input and being the poster/supporter he's been consistently for more than 15 years. It's a huge shame that his abilities are lost here in the heart of all the crap being posted. I wish Minty you'd seriously consider restarting a decent forum like March'In where supporters who really love the club could get together without all the negativity and utter crap one has to wade thru on here. Where has everything gone wrong on here. We have decent admins but far too much crap is tolerated to the point the forum is no longer enjoyable, reliable and the upholder of integrity amongst the Saints community. Thanks to all genuine Saints posters.

Nice. Were you wearing your Chicken Man undercover outfit Um?

Amazed to see all the Man U squad has already arrived back from the States. Must be in a hurry to ship out their rejects Where's he off too. Thought he's just signed from QPR to Notts Forest. Pearce is going to throw a wobbler if he's on his way out.

Ryan Bertrand ‏@ryanbertrand3 21m Thank you to all the supporters, family and friends for the BIRTHDAY messages. So happy and humbled… http://instagram.com/p/rUoY5DBxdA/

OMG!!! Don't spread that about or we'll sign no one!

Obviously they are struggling inside St Mary's inundated by all the players they have to see. Les Reid's Office Ralph, overwhelmed by excitement.

Everyone is allowed to post crap on here but when I try to bring a bit of comic relief, freaks like yourself get all wound up.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/bertrand-looking-forward-tracking-down-lads-southampton Bertrand looking forward to tracking down the lads at Southampton 45 min ago Paul Watson's picture Paul Watson New Southampton signing can’t wait to meet his team-mates, but Paul Watson reveals that he hasn’t seen any of them yet... Southampton new boy Ryan Bertrand has stated he is eagerly anticipating some dressing room camaraderie when he tracks down his team-mates. Bertrand arrived on loan from Chelsea on Thursday and has been stalking the corridors at St Mary’s since, but is yet to actually meet any of his new colleagues. “It’s been a nice gentle introduction to playing for Southampton,” Bertrand told FourFourTwo. “It’s good to have a poke around the place without the distraction of bumping into other top-level footballers. And I’ve got so much space to put my stuff, pretty much all the lockers are empty.” The 24-year-old had feared some kind of initiation ritual when he attended his first team meeting, but was instead surprised to find manager Ronald Koeman alone, surrounded by plastic chairs. “It’s always a nervy time joining a new club, but the gaffer was very encouraging and put my mind at rest,” Bertrand explained. “He kept saying that I was Southampton Football Club, which I thought was a lovely sentiment. “It was a bit odd when he started drawing formations for one man on the board, though. Then he asked if I had any mates who liked football.” Bertrand also expressed his delight that his favoured No.23 shirt was still available, along with the numbers 1-22, and all numbers beyond 23. Read more at http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/bertrand-looking-forward-tracking-down-lads-southampton#TFw31VdMlSXM0sxk.99

Wishing a Very Happy Birthday to Ryan Bertrand who is 25 today. Welcome to St Mary'sd. Hope this will be an amazing year for you ♥

Beggars belief. Bertrand has yet to meet his first team colleagues and has been hanging around the corridors of St Mary's since last Thursday. What the hell is going on?

Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach 5m Expecting Saphir Taïder to #SaintsFC & Dani Osvaldo to #Inter to be confirmed later this afternoon.

Just can't hack reading any more of the crap being posted on this thread. It's totally shameful and thankfully it doesn't represent the majority of Saints supporters. We aren't signing new players to get rid of those we have. Koeman operates tactically and uses several plans to win games. He's not a one trick pony like Pochettino was. To do so he needs versatile players and competition for places to keep them up to the best levels of play. Thinking we'll ship out the likes of Cork, Schneiderlin is the narrow minded thinking of the media and those who've not evolved into the thinking of how Koeman manages his squad. Our main Academy graduates who show good potential will most probably be sent out on short term loans as he gets the squad playing the way he wants. One or two will be included in the first team squad.I'm hoping Koeman will be able to find clubs in Holland who play the way he wants us to play. Patience is the one thing greatly lacking and I find myself reverting to losing heart as I read all the crap being posted by people who are extremely childlike and unstable. One bad apple comes to mind and one unstable poster unsettles the rest, it's mass hysteria of late. I post an interesting little book to help those suffering over come the trolls who make the daily lives unstable and miserable "LISTEN LITTLE MAN" was written by a true genius . Wilhelm Reich. http://www.wilhelmreichtrust.org/listen_little_man.pdf

Only Wiseplay information I have access to cvomes from a Spanish forum and Pastebin. Use a translator or if you have Firefox/Chrome install IMTRANSLATOR plugin which will translate any webpage. For Spanish forum go to http://www.manualeitor.com/internet_tv/35942-wiseplay_-_tv_streaming_para_android.html There are many links posted on the thread of Wiseplay and links to Sports channels. Sorry Norm only for Android.

Those interested there is a top App for Android called Wiseplay for watching football, TV and movies for free.

Ron Vlaar REJECTS Southampton interest and opts for Aston Villa stay http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/495583/Ron-Vlaar-REJECTS-Southampton-interest-and-opts-for-Aston-Villa-stay

Plenty of streams for those wanting to watch our first PL opponents Liverpool playing Man U with a chance of watching Lambert, Shaw, our possible transfer interests. From 2am http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=271310&part=sports

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/392673/Aston-Villa-boss-Paul-Lambert-Southampton-and-Man-United-target-Ron-Vlaar-wants-to-stay

Breaking News on Football News posted an hour ago http://www.football-news.com/category/breaking-news/southampton-fc-line-up-leroy-fer-to-replace-spurs-transfer-target-morgan-schneiderlin-201408040003/

You've more chance of being screwed

He could at least put his autobiography online to give us something to tear to pieces whilst we wait for the phantom signings. "The Phantom Arrivals of St Mary's" A griping tale of the endless frustrations, deceptions, intrigue, untruths and complete mystery"

I really despair at Koeman's quotes and predictions. 9/10 are complete bu ll sh*te. "We're not selling, we're keeping our players, we're getting players signed...." and then the complete opposite. Results on the pitch have been impressive but we will need to improve and have new additions. The Osvaldo deal is in addition to what was supposed to happen and I'm not interested except that that we are rid of Osvaldo. Whether it's a distraction to the rest going on or not I don't know but yet another week begins and no decent signing.

Check out what Louis Van Gaal says on transfered players. We can expect no avance on any United players till later in the week at the esrliest. http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/9405935/lvg-to-decide-fate-of-players

I've a cringing feeling the second coming spoken of may be Peter Crouch. He's also tall. Maybe the like with Jack Butland was a deliberate attempt to put the media off