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If this true I for one will not be buying a new kit. We are going to lose our essential identity over time. And I say this as a person who cares little about these debates to be honest. But no - this would be a step too far in the wrong direction for me.

I am currently in Barbados and have been keeping track occasionally of transfer news (ha!) on here mainly. Sometimes I'll look at Newsnow streams. As a little aside, I got to see a Legends 6-a-side tournement in Bridgetown at the weekend. The Carribean All-Stars won thanks to some fantastic strikes by none other than Stern John. Other notable performances came from Kevin Davies (PFA All-Stars) and Robbie Fowler (Liverpool). Plenty of other 'name' players including Denis Wise who had to go home early due to a managerial issue.

Sounds like he's being a bit of a knoob.

Pretty much exactly this.

How about kind of Arsenal reverse - white with red sleeves, but with black or navy shorts? Mock up anyone?

Boyhood football hero - RIP Ron.

Not sure if this has been mentioned before...Ruiz would be a good signing for us... http://blog.squawka.com/2013/05/29/southampton-eye-centre-back-with-84-pass-accuracy-transfer-scouting-report/201305299978

Jos and Kelvin conspired to give them the game - stupid pass out from the back was the start of pressure and then their goal. Lallana is increasingly looking out of his depth now, but a good pre-season rest may help him (although from what I've heard the players will not be rested that much). Davis is a great midfielder, but he cannot shoot for toffee and must be replaced. Goodness knows what will happen to Ramirez - £12m to recoup? We need a top CB and an AM and a good pacey striker - a Michu.

It was a travesty that Stoke got anything out of that game given the style of football they play, but then they do have some good finishers and some real pace in the side. Trouble is they're told to play in a certain way by Pulis and that seems to be that. No wonder their own fans don't like him.

I feel the captaincy and in particular injury have haunted him a little, plus I think he's being found a little short of pace in the Prem...he can't get away from defenders like he could in the Championship or L1. Still a good player, but actually don't think the armband will be taken from him - the boss needs someone like him (i.e. a long serving player) for new players to identify with. I do think he will gradually find himself more on the bench though as we strengthen the squad - even now Puncheon offers more attacking threat to be fair.

Utter trash-worthy opinion from a journo that has issues with the club - always has and always will. The day he writes some news is the day I might take notice of him.

Great season of ups and downs really. Although very saddened to see Adkins go, I was equally delighted with the Pochettino effect and what it has done to improve JRod. Very excited about the summer and next season now.

We will spend £42.5m this summer. You heard it hear first.

Got draw written all over this one. 2-2.

Yeah - £10m - that seems likely...NOT! Even if Luke is sold he will go for upwards of £25m now.

Just perhaps, Terry has had insight to the significant plans of NC's that have just been ratified by the Trust? We're looking to steal a march on transfers before July - this could mean some exciting signings. Top 4 might seem daft, but belief is the starting point in any ambitious journey.

Great news, but of course there was never as much drama involved as some on here would like us to believe.

I would truly hope that you've hit the nail smack on the head. If not, then we'll know Cortese's words are all a pipe dream with no substance to them.

What I find remarkable is that there are some on here that are taking the OP seriously in answering the question! PMSL.

Who gives a monkeys and what a bunch of over-reactionary sad muppets some people are. Let it play out and see what happens eh? When has anything been straightforward or obvious when it comes to Saints and Cortese? We're all still here - the world's still turning and the sun's out. Some kid somewhere died today of cancer. Get a grip - there's more important stuff to worry about.

Cannot believe this to be true - Cortese IS Saints, so basically he can't reach an agreement with himself. RIIIIGHT!

The way we play is here to stay as long as Nicola is in charge and Poch is the manager. If Lambert cannot find a way to adapt to this new style while his teammates can, it will be a necessity to drop him to the bench. As a comparison, JRod has come on leaps and bounds under Poch. Lallana is another player that needs to find his way but in a different way - he has bags of potential/skill etc., but he is lacking the quality in the final third now. You can only squeeze so much out of a given player - if they've peaked there's nowhere to go for them but back to the bench. My feeling is the following first team regulars are struggling now... Lambert; Lallana; Fonte; Hooveilt; Cork. That's almost half the 1st team. To move to the next level, all of them need to be replaced with 20%+ better players. Others like Fox are already providing adequate cover.

Lambert is good for two things - dead ball FK's from just outside the area or pens. That's it nowadays it seems. His goal scoring ability from open play has pretty much dried up and withered unfortunately. Is that him or the system being played? Either way, I think MP has some serious thinking to do in the summer - no sentiment allowed - we need a younger more agile alternative. If J-Rod is that man, then we need a young bullish striker to 'replace' J-Rod. I predict that trying to shoe-horn Lambert into the 1st team next season could do more harm than good in fact. Lallana needs to hand back the armband too.

PS: Tell me what our top goal scorer did today to cover himself in glory? Poor display again from Lambert to be fair - offered no threat.

This ^ - well, for a while anyway until Punch decides he wants a holiday then all bets are off.