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Ipswich one up. Delap.

Smallbone out of his depth - game is passing him by.

May be wrong - hope so - but RM has thrown this game by compromising the midfield. 2-0 Brentford.

Why not? If he develops into another player of Dibling class the future looks bright.

Good signing - always liked the look of him….dangerous player on his day.

9. Would have been 10 with a CF striker signing however, just one word to ‘compensate’ - Ramsdale. Let that sink in…we’ve got Aaron Ramsdale in goal…that’s massive for a team just promoted. Not only that - we’ve signed some good attacking skill in BBD, Archer and Cornet, let alone Fernandes who can obviously score goals. Lastly, isn’t there the opportunity to sign non-UK/Euro players for a time? It’s still being reported that we’re in for Pedro from S. America.

The reaction from the gaffer and fellow players says it all - he’s a valued member of the squad in more ways than one. Rambo and Wee Man adding to the large characters in the squad will be great for unity and feel good factor which will permeate through to supporters. Welcome back Ryan!

Apparently JWP snubbed Saints to chose to go to Forest. Yeah right. 🙄 https://www.givemesport.com/nottingham-forest-transfer-news-james-ward-prowse-chose-over-southampton-everton-city-ground/

Nice message from Ramsdale to Arsenal club and fans - interesting that he signs off as Rambo!

That shirt looks 3 sizes too big - his usual sizing judging by previous pics. Brilliant signing and so pleased to have broken the story with this thread ahead of the CoT 😉🤣 (repeated line as my original post was deleted for some reason!).

Wow - didn’t see that coming. Quite the shift around of players this window, but remarkably we’ve managed to actually improve significantly in many areas of the pitch. Bodes well for the remainder of deadline day - wouldn’t be surprised if there’s some more nice surprises beyond Cornet (assuming that gets done).

Can’t remember anyone suggesting an announcement needs to be made before 12pm? Calm down.

Getting very close to midday cut-off for Saturday game starters. 3 minutes and counting!

Yes I agree - he looked pretty much ready to go and better than Manning to my eyes, but then we don’t get to see what Russ sees in the context of Russball. Not great that he’s going to a Prem rival, but such is life.

SSN reporting… Cornet deal being hijacked by Palace. Player will decide where he goes. JWP to Notts Forest. Not sure we had a place for him and have more important targets, but slightly disappointed that having been our club captain, he has now becoming a bit of a journeyman rather than re-establishing himself here.

It’s going to be an exciting day that’s for sure - if we land Ramsdale and Cornet they improve the squad significantly in areas that needed attention, but it ain’t over until the fat tea lady sings! Plus if we get Pedro as a striker option (where’s all this money coming from?), you can only applaud SR for what promises to be an exceptional window.

SSN reporting that Saints unlikely to get Alberto over the line before deadline. 🤔🧐😔

#freehagrid

Good to know Tony is being ruled out for the game.

Agree with all that, plus I’m hoping that his presence will inspire the defenders in front of him and raise their performance levels too.

You got the wrong of the stick…it was because I’d miss-identified the wrong player on SSN.

Latest talk of Maxwell Cornet, although seems a bit speculative as you read through. I liked him as a player and surprised to hear he’s so out of favour at WH. https://www.thewesthamway.com/2024/08/29/nightmare-over-maxwel-cornet-set-for-late-southampton-move/

SouthamptonFCnews are reporting we’ve been looking at a Kevin Zefi from Roma in training - 19 year-old striker plays across the front positions. Never heard of him!

Always thought Ward-Prowse as a bit of a luxury player - one that a relegation scrapping club could not afford in the side. Not changed that view even though his free-kicks would come in handy. Think we’ve moved on - at least I hope we have.

Bugger! 🤣