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Nice link - analysis reasonable and I prefer Alex’s take on the incoming players (whoever Alex is?).

Thanks for the comprehensive explanation. However, it does nothing to really explain what SFC will get from the deal. Assuming we get promoted at the end of next season, will this guy be any closer to a return to Saints? I doubt it, so it brings the benefit into question in my eyes. I’m sure we’ll return to this subject next summer and we’ll see if he gets to play for us.

Manning might be able to get forward, although typically he doesn’t because he’s programmed to stop and pass backwards. Not only that he’s so slow getting back that the defence is severely compromised as a result. When he does manage to get back invariably he stands off his man allowing a cross. He’s nowhere near the quality required and not a patch on Welington.

I’m just surprised this thread and the Jones thread have not been moved to the f-ing muppets lounge. With all that the summer and Will Still promises, I just don’t understand how these two warrant the space and time being invested by the fanboys on here. 😉

From what I’ve seen of him there’s something about him, but it’s pretty inconsistent. He’s had a bad time with injuries, but he’s not really taken his chance on loan it would seem, so sadly maybe it’s time for him to move on.

I’ve no idea about the details of this guys contract, but if true that he’s staying at Goztepe what benefit does SFC get from him being on our books? Seems ludicrous but perhaps in the crazy World of SR there may be some sense.

Good post highlighting the awful mess of a squad we’ve got. I’m fearful of the number of players there that I don’t want to see in a Saints shirt again, but inevitably will be retained because time is against Still/Spors and there’ll be few suitors except for the better players. Let’s hope they started the process some time back!

Why the hell would he wear a rival kit FFS?! Not a great example of good judgement! He’ll not last long if the SMS faithful caught wind of him donning a skate shirt. On the plus side, sounds like he’s just the type if player to do Wills bidding, although how well remains to be seen of course.

Not atall. Your description is accurate however through inaction as much as actions, Lowe started the downfall of the club prior to Wilde’s involvement. At the time of Lowes demise I was ‘close’ to certain people involved with the club and had a modest number of shares in the PLC myself which contributed in the voting out of Lowe - I know what went on.

Modest expectations then! 🤣

Know next to nothing about this guy. What position does he play and do we have reports about his performance at Goztepe?

Wilde and the subsequent years were a necessary thing to purge the club ready for Markus’ take-over. Lowe had already basically run the club into the ground through lack of investment as an PLC and poor footballing decisions.

To be fair Lowe made a pretty good job of fucking the club over financially in the end.

Nice to see what a Leicester supporter would be hacked off with calling it ‘extended highlights! Not sure if the result was due entirely to Will Still’s Lens being very good or Leicester being decidedly crap. What was obvious from the outset was the intense high press, the fluidity of the players movement and the rare pass backwards/sideways. So different to Saints this last 2-3 seasons. I’m looking forward to see if Still is allowed and able to bring that to us with the squad he inherits.

Pleased if that we’re losing the betting sponsor - somewhat contradictory in a way to what the club is about. P&O would be great given the City heritage etc. I’m not one to get too excited by shirt design, but hopeful that they get it right

It gives ‘getting ones CoaT’ a whole new meaning. 🤭

Before my time… 😉

Just you then? 😜😉

That’s the chap. Bugger - my memory is not what it used to be… 🥹 But you get the drift?

No not Fonte - the guy that went to Spurs after a short spell with us - can see his face but… 😔

I would like to see us put in an offer for Big Les even if it’s a new loan - I think he was developing well here and has all the attributes that Still requires.

I’d like to see two regular starter CB’s like the old days of Claus and Killer - they developed a cracking partnership. Same obviously with Van Dick and ? (name escapes me). There’s been so little consistency in the back 4/5 over too many seasons to my mind.

Agreed - the spine of the team for so long has been as soft as a spongy floppy thing. Downes is likely to stay I think, so will Charles be the big enforcer type we need at CDM - our new Romeu? I’m not sure that’s his bag frankly, so perhaps we’ll see another player come in to do the job.

It’s certainly going to be interesting and don’t forget Sanda who I think is at the right level now too. If he’s not in the first team immediately I would be surprised as he’s the perfect fit for Still’s system(s). Can you imagine losing the ball in the oppo area and for once the first Saints player back to defend the break is this guy as he is super quick?! I think he could give Sulemana a run for his money. From the little I’ve seen he’s got a good pass on him and is not scared of putting his body on the line too. Welcome to Saints Joshua.

Crickey, Spors must have had a hard life…you’d hardly believe he’s only 20 years old now! 🤔😉