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Subs warming up - apparently 10 changes expected.

Mara makes it 3, but he was static in the box and handed to him on a plate. Che would have missed mind!🤣

Indeed and notice he’s needing to give Mara lots kicks up the arse. SAA just scored a lovely goal.

Oh, he was top scorer in the Championship before he came to Saints, but for some reason he never really achieved his potential with us. Granted he had an ok season last year…playing for a move perhaps…but it was hardly in the same league as Arma.

Good luck to him, but pleased he’s gone. I always thought he played like a midfield creator rather than an out and out striker as he did have some imaginative passing in his kit bag. Ultimately though he really didn’t cut it in either the Prem or the Championship if we’re honest.

Who is this…a stand up comedian? Would make sense.

Fuck me, if that’s the quality of striker we’re serious about we might as well give up now! 🤣

Knew I could count on you Trousers! 😉

I think you’ll find that was towards the front end of his time, but anyway I’m not certain you can assume that Aribo or indeed Lallana would not be able to step in. Plus there’s Smallbone who I’m sure will be given a chance to prove himself. Basically I don’t think we’ll be signing another DM before we complete other business, but you never know.

There’s Lallana and Aribo to consider before Charles - both experienced players at a decent level. Unless Downes gets injured or suspended (more likely), he’ll be starting and finishing the majority of games.

If I was to buy a kit it would not be one with Rollbit on it. Having said that, has anyone actually researched the ethics, policies etc etc of Starling Bank? Thought not.

This entirely! ^^^

Great news to know Downes is across the line. I’m not of the opinion he’s necessarily the best midfielder out there, but he’s the best we could expect in terms of a player that knows the system, works well in the system and clearly likes being in the club. I hope he settles in for the long run because he continues to play an important role in our continued success.

Guessing he might have meant which airport did he fly from?

Yeah, so actually he’s signed for Goztepe in reality because the chances of him getting into a Saints EPL team are minimal. Hang on, he’ll be ‘oven ready’ for the Championship next season…brilliant!

No significant striker rumours as far as I can see. I do hope the club don’t fail us in this position again in this critical window.

Yeah, just seen that - thought it was done Wednesday.

Wonder why the club have dawdled to announce Suga - something to do with KWP’s exit perhaps?

Icarus’ - a man - had his wings made with honey, so obviously it’s Millwall midfielder George Honeyman. Easy! 😉

Is this the point in the window when the lilly-livered start complaining we’re getting relegated as we’re not signing our main transfer targets? Out of interest, at what point in the window do we actually start getting worried? Is the current team capable of surviving? What else do we need as essentials? For me it’s Downes or a equal/better replacement and a striker equal/better than Adams - everything else is nice to have.

Found this article interesting - not really heard of these guys except SKD’s son. Could we have some jewels already in the Academy without spending £m’s? https://www.southamptonfc.news/opinion/3-southampton-u-21-gems-who-could-catch-russell-martins-eye-in-pre-season-friendly-v-totton/

Report saying we’re walking away from Ings due to wage demands… https://www.givemesport.com/southampton-distance-themselves-from-danny-ings-move/

What’s he like on FM23 and FM24?

Obviously those numbers can be taken with a large dose, but can’t see £10m + Downes being the final deal.

It’s about KWP only having 1 year left on his contract, meaning our options are limited given his value will only diminish further (if he stays with us) until such a time he leaves for free. WH are probably almost thinking they’re doing us a favour giving us the opportunity to recover any form of a fee - basically a fee worth one year of KWP’s service.