John B

The players who have left us in the last few years for millions ie OXO Walcott and Bale have all done really well so I would not be surprised if Shaw went somewhere in the summer for more money and Champions League action but I dont know what motivates him but playing at the top level must be very stimulating but only time will tell. I dont think the club will sell him if he does not want to go but lots of players do move to better clubs for a variety of reasons like Cork and Jay Rod moved to us

Jay Rod looked pretty poor in his first international probably because he was not used to the system being played so I would be surprised if he was picked again at the moment but maybe after the World Cup OXO Milner and Welbeck are more likely to be included . I think Baines will be the first choice LB with Cole as back up mainly because of his experience but Shaw will take over from him after the World Cup. RB is interesting though if Clyne was going to go surely he would have been included before now but with Johnson injured he may well be in the next squad but Hodgson may be looking for a more defensive fullback as the England defence is not that good and lacks pace covering the Fullbacks. Not sure about Lambert the heat in Brazil maybe against him but if he plays like he did at Fulham he has every chance but Carroll does upset defenders in the air. Although I would like too see Saints players at the world cup it is going to upset our pre season if so many are involved Lallana will go

We are Southampton and we should play in Red and White stripes

I think those goals were the turning point in the season a loss would have been very bad for morale. But where is he now Forren was IMO a more bizzare signing

I dont think we should go out and buy a striker just for the sake of it we need time to see if Gallagher is going to be a proper PL striker this time last year who would have thought chambers would be a regular in the side

We should have got rid of the Players from league 1 and championship days a long time ago not sure why we hung on to them or in some cases extended their contracts

You miserable old git SSN is not just for Saints Fans probably Swansea ones maybe interested

Yes I would a trip to Wembley red and white and an easy fifth round FA Cup tie:D

No Managers come and go This Group of players would perform under any reasonable manager

One of the best results of the season coming back against the league leaders without Rickie Dani Gaston Victor and Louvren

How bloody typical we just need to convert our chances it is the same most games

So where is J WP ?

NC is not a particularly nice person I am pleased he has gone some of the things he did not enhance the reputation of SFC. We were very lucky to have recruited Boruc otherwise we would have been relegated last season

From my United Mate 20 mins from the end I'm still not sure we're going to get there watching this - my fingernails are getting shorter and shorter. I've also long since given up going to finals - after 1999, it was never going to be the same. Basically, we've got 2 **** fullbacks, we're soft in the middle, no decent midfield and no threat up front!!! Hard to believe these same players won the league by 11 points last May. I think he thinks they are rubbish like when we watched MLT score 2 when we beat them 4 0 in 1986 in Atkinson's last match

I remember seeing him play his first game for us at Old Trafford he was 16 years old then cannot believe it was 34 years ago

I wont feel duped because players come and go that is football but I do care how my club has been run in a slightly unethical way where alternative ideas have been rejected things may now improve in that area

Totally agree having advisors and a new top management team is going to be good for the club a couple of new signings would be good

Cant see the club being sold in the short term now

I suggest that you read about him in the echo seems to have an ideal background - a life long saints fan too

n June 2008 we had a PL type club we a good reputation a good academy a loyal and large fanbase and a new Stadium but no money owing to a lack of investment in the Lowe years and before and financial mismangement by Wilde/Crouch In July 2008 we got the missing ingredient money so it is not surprising that with the Club's back ground we are now a force to be reckoned with. Although Cortese got praised for the rise of the club I am certain lots of people could have achieved the same success on the field without upsetting so many people within the club and the local community so I think the future is going to be bright but CL action off the agenda

In June we had a PL type club we a good reputation a good academy a loyal and large fanbase and a new Stadium but no money owing to a lack of investment in the Lowe years and before and financial mismangement by Wilde/Crouch In July 2008 we got the missing ingredient money so it is not surprising that with the Club's back ground we are now a force to be reckoned with. Although Cortese got praised for the rise of the club I am certain lots of people could have achieved the same success on the field without upsetting so many people within the club and the local community so I think the future is going to be bright but CL action off the agenda

Bloody Hell Wes I think this is your best post over the last few years totally agree with you NC did really well with results on the field but could have done so much better if he had shown "good business practice when it comes to dealing with the Corporate clients, the fans or the Media/PR side of things"

I was going to say that was a pretty dumb reply as you have not explained why you came to that conclusion but I wont because I dont think being rude on the forum achieves much Surely his Lordship is correct when he said MP would leave if NC left just to carry favour with the boss MP worked for SFC not NC as do the players At the moment all that has happened is that we have lost a CEO who upset too many people appeared not to listen to sensible advice leading to the club getting loads of bad press and wanting no interference from the lady who owned the club. Hopefully the club will have a more ethical outlook with a more inclusive style of management in the future players managers coaches possibly owners and other staff will come and go but SFC will continue to exist and we will have more great memories of deeds on the pitch and see great players in the red and white stripes again

Why would a Billionaire/Multi Millionaire want to employ NC who clearly wants to do things his own way a new owner would want things done his way no doubt. But who knows whether the club is up for sale all we know is that NC has gone although we dont know why possibly because the Lieberrs wanted a more structured way the club was being run with a board directors having reponsibility for particular areas

I agree totally with the first part of your quote but not the second Pompey were screwed by greedy foreign investors which could happen to any club I for one hope they survive I know a few of their fans and they deserve better