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Erm, has he? Wasn't he the one banging on about Nicky Maynard?

Yes, but when have we ever done it? Not once under this regime, and it doesn't seem to be Cortese's style.

Get to work itchen_dan.

On Guly - he was a vital, vital cog to our promotion this season, and especially the blistering form early on. He will prove a useful squad member at least in the Prem. Watching the 'Road to the Premier League' on Saints Player - he provided some sublime passes, assists, finishes and general play. Good player indeed.

As ever, this.

Of course it's stalling. Why would any sane footballer concerned with his future prospects accept the first offer they were given?

It's almost as if he's making it up as he goes along... Exlusivity? **** off...

You're becoming tedious.

He'd be stupid not to play the waiting game.

Ask Alan Nixon about this pertinent observation, see what he says.

That NPC player with an average goalscoring record has potential at the age of 22 - something you can't particularly say for Zamora or Cisse - both of whom would be on big wages.

Hooper is pretty similar to Sharp, too similar, if they were both to be at Saints. This is why Rodriguez is a better option - he offers us something else.

I wouldn't say Lambert is underrated, to be fair.

So the BBC and Mirror and others are saying that we've already had a bid of up to 7mn accepted, yet Sky are saying we're only in talksbwith Burnley about a 7mn bid? Seems Sky may be slightly off-key...

It's not really obscene when you consider we're getting a young prospect who has the potential to play for England and as a club are now rolling in the 'megabucks' of the Premier League.

No pleasing some. I suppose you'd prefer Michael Owen or Owen Hargreaves?

Wet Spam and Reading.

Would he really close it just from a couple of tweets from some no-name depressive?

It's an option, though. 4-2-3-1. Lambert up top with Jarvis, Snodgrass and Lallana behind... Pretty attacking but a decent option.

Not really a little mistake is it? Atkins is a ****ing weight loss diet. People should know how to spell the name of the most successful manager we've had in recent years ffs. And less of the sarcasm, it's the lowest form of wit, as they say.

I'm pretty sure we'd be more attractive to Mr Hooper than Galatasary, if indeed we are even interested.

Don't see what all the hype is about to be honest. And your going to score goals if you're part of a three-pronged attack in a very attacking fluid side - well, if you're worth your salt that is.

Matt Phillips has looked decidedly average at finishing

Really intelligent little striker. Scored some sublime goals for us - both in the Championship and L1. Was a great signing on a free and he played a crucial role in our promotion run in in L1. Also was integral to the way we started in the Championship. My favourite goal of his... Hmmm... Probably one of the most important was the one at Brighton, but the one this year at Barnsley was handy too! Loved watching him play for us - Cheers DC!

Rodríguez is the obvious long-term replacement for Lambo... Would be chuffed if we got him and Trippier.