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But Les hired Puel, and is in charge of transfers and recruitment?

So Puel out... Or Les out?!?!

I have to say, I wish NC was here atm. That man new how to lead, be decisive and make correct decisions.

There is nothing wrong with this post guys. I know you want to laugh at him. But this post is one of the more balanced on here regarding the season just gone...

Please teach them loyalty and an eternal love of the saints

They look wide open and completley direct.

If he fails again this summer then his position seriously needs to be looked at. He lost Poch, got very lucky with koeman (who got us Mane, Toby, VVD, Pelle, Tadic), then fell out with Koeman, lost toby from under his nose.... and then we had last summer's car crash. This summer needs to be his last throw of the dice with this tactic of selling. And if he fluffs it again then its time to move him along to the retirement home and get in someone capable.

At which point does "Uncle" Les actually get the stick he clearly deserves? Even if he comes out of it okay again this summer, the beauty of our system is that it isn't dependant on anyone in particular... and that everyone is replaceable.

Because Koeman didn't do any better did he.

Sorry what, you think our board are capable of not being an embarrassment?

So we all know that it's chelsea surely?

Conversely you are perfectly at home.

I think you need to re-read what I put. If we sell, and fail to strengthen (again), then he has failed at his job (again). Why should he get to outlast the managers he lets down? Les' track record isn't very impressive tbh. He lost the best manager in the league with Poch, got very lucky with (and then fell out with) Koeman. And since then has signed very underwhelming players to replace star players. My view is that if he refuses to alter his tactics/approach, and fails again, then something is seriously wrong and his position should be reviewed. I didn't call for him to be sacked atm, i said he has the summer to show what he is worth. And it will be the fans that make it clear, there are already widespread mutterings about Les Reed after this season. Imagine if he performs the same failed tricks this summer and next year. Also, where do you see me saying I expect VVD to stay at Saints... Please read. Its nothing to do with VVD. Its about our ability to improve. Our best players of recent seasons have been Mane, VVD, Tadic and Toby. All Koeman signings.

The problem you have here AR-10, is that the actual ITK's on this forum are saying he will be sold, and he will be sold to Liverpool. I think you've just destroyed all (any of) your credibility.

Any word on this? Can we assume its fallen through? And does that leave us in limbo?

I think if we sell VVD and don't manage to get near the top 6 again next season, both in games and in the league. Then frankly, Les Reed's position should be in serious jeopardy. Its not acceptable to strip the first team of star players and fan favourites every year purely to make dosh and weaken the team. And if he does it again, and fails again, it won't be the manager getting booed at every home game..

Interesting point. But VVD hasn't asked to leave? And by all accounts seems happy enough to give us another year? Is it possible that he is standing up for the club, and has reported Liverpool contacting him illegally? Because if he has done that, they are actually going to be in trouble if the player has stitched them up. Would love it if that is what has happened anyway Just read SKD's post, is he in the know? If so then

Dont crush my dreams man, I've just got used to the idea of us signing a goalscoring midfielder who can not only shoot from outside the box, but also find the corners!! Also, you what mate, bottom 3 material?!?!?! You know that Fulham kid is one of the hottest prospects in england right now!!

Yeah, Cairney is a great little player. This is exaclty the shizzle we've been missing from Midfield. Goals!!! Obligatory Youtube Video: SKIP TO 30 SECONDS ** In fact I would be well happy if we signed him And also, since Fulham raided our academy staff when we went down... We really should get this lad, especially if Bertrand is leaving... Seems only just!!

Honestly, he has bang average touch, no real skills and looks more of a JJ Shelvey. Nothing wrong with that, but we have Romeu, JWP, PEH, Clasie, Davis who can all do elements of what this guy does... but better. we do no need another midfielder like this.

no it won't... its less... They offer him a handshake and he's gone.

all accounts i presume?

3 of the best players in that squad are 100% ours. Stephens, JWP and Redmond. A nod to Pickford and Holding as well.

So this is more of a, "les reed out" post, than a, "Puel out post"?

I have to say, this is by far the most pathetic post of the season.