Saint-Armstrong

Really good performance from Clasie.

Cuco Martina and Shane Long putting Saints two goals up against Arsenal. Well I never.

2-0

Virgil heads in for 2-0 but the flag is up. Still only 1-0.

Cuco Martina...

SAINTS: Stekelenburg; Martina, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand; Clasie, Wanyama, S. Davis; Ward-Prowse, Long, Mané.

VIDEO: Fraser Forster back in full training -

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/14159784.Southampton_join_Arsenal_and_Liverpool_in_transfer_battle_to_sign_Charlton_Athletic_prospect/ Saw him play for Charlton against Brighton. No doubt he's a real talent. Direct, fast, able to carry the ball and can finish. Worked hard and although he faded out of the game, it's early days for him and there's clearly a lot of talent to work with.

Ronald speaking to the club's media team.

As reported by Simon Peach... @SimonPeach: Koeman: "I was expecting a difficult season honestly because expectations were higher than what is normal for Southampton" @SimonPeach: Koeman: "We need to change our mentality - we are too nice on the pitch. They need need to win the battle against their opponent" @SimonPeach: Koeman: "We were so naive defending. It starts mentally & not to play nice football - we know we can do that. It's about killing the game" @SimonPeach: Koeman: "Maybe the players are living with what they did last season. If we don't give more than 100%, we have a normal team" @SimonPeach: Koeman: "Maybe if they go & look at the table they will realise it's not too late. React & to understand to what we need at this moment" @SimonPeach: Koeman: "We are not good enough when the referee blows his whistle. We need everything to be a strong team. The first goal killed everybody" @SimonPeach: Koeman: "The second season is always difficult for players, for a team that achieves more than expected. Opponents aren't afraid anymore" @SimonPeach: Koeman: "It's difficult to change the mentality. It's about the mirror in front of you, what you're doing this season. Maybe I make changes" @SimonPeach: Ronald Koeman the angriest & most emotional I have seen in his 18 months in charge. Furious with his players

Did anyone just see that guy singing his Mourinho tribute song at Ascot on SSN? Sweet lord above... Here it is:

Nice touch and, also, a good PR move by the club. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/watch-young-southampton-fc-fan-7031783

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/12/club-statement.html?extcmp=SOCIA_TW_ENG_NEWS_STATEMENT

Guus Hiddink stepping in again until the end of the season.

Mourinho sacked.

Koeman says that Gazzaniga has been told he will start in goal this weekend against Spurs. Stekelenburg 'not fit' again.

That interview from Mourinho...

You said 'no way will he', but at least I know your view now. I'd be more concerned if we were having to play Kelvin.

I didn't ask 'will he', though. I asked 'should he'. I'm inclined to say we should encourage and reward good performances with more opportunities. Maarten hasn't ripped up trees, by any means. Still think he needs a loan, though.

Best game in a Saints shirt today? And should he keep the shirt for the Spurs game?

25. QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS A whole stack of fan questions now… are you going to buy a striker in January? If we sign a new player, it will be a striker. Is it going to be Charlie Austin? He’s too expensive. The greatest goal that you scored? That’s the final - Barcelona vs Sampdoria. Messi or Ronaldo? Messi. Who is the most promising youngster that we don't know about yet at Saints? They know him. In my opinion, the best that we have as a young player is Matt Targett. Apart from Southampton, which other Premier League club would you like to manage? I was, when I was young, I was a fan of Liverpool. I don’t say Tottenham. What do you enjoy most about living on the south coast? The weather. Is it the Netherlands or Holland? Holland. Who was the greatest player you played with and against? With, it was Marco van Basten. And against… I had one night, a big problem with George Weah. He played for Paris Saint-Germain and we played European Cup against them and he played alongside Ginola, a great player. He made me crazy. He was strong, he was fast and clever. He played fantastic. Describe yourself in three words? Straight. Sympathetic. Likes Southampton.