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I think there is still a place for deano. And to be fair, I want their to be. He has given his all so far and is definitely that bit of steel that we need in midfield for the tougher fixtures. We aren't going to go to every team this season and try to outplay them. Not a chance. Hi arsenal, please just stand their and let us samba around you ^_^ When it comes to those fixtures I can see us going for a 5man midfield and Hammod will be in the thick of it. Tracking men down, making vital challenges and shouting encouragement to the lads. He may not have the technical ability of morgan but neither does chaplow, and their is definitely a lot of chappers bumming love ins that happen on this forum. I love the team we are building and I trust the players and Nigel. They of last seasons key players will form a part of next years squad that is for sure!

Okay, it has become clear snce logging on that I may not live this down on this Forum Excellent start to Friday haha - Also the star trek facepalm is excellent!!!! On a aide note, the rumours sound interesting and are plausible. and Adam Johnson would be amazing!

Also ffs, why has it made staplewood 2 words!!!

Late one guys, but thought you may be interested: According to the people who appear to be ITK on http://www.southamptonrumours.co.uk/ (based on previous accuracies and the regard people hold them in) it appears we have nearly signed Buttner, that butland has been making unhappy noises about not being aloud to talk to saints - and that he was at staple wood today. If not him then it is very widely reported that a keeper was at staple wood today. (The alternative rumour is Julio Ceasar which I can't see happening.) In addition, there appears to be another transfer in the works but it is an unknown name apparently. Make of it what you will. x

Intolerant people?

So Turkish - Are you starting to see reason yet? I'm telling you man, 5 years, this club will start to be on the verge of something big! (potentially)

No, unless Norwich have ignored them and gone for a consistent 99%

If you are not careful you will turn this genuinely nice thread in to an argument with Turkish about our catchment area. I have to say fair play to the guy, and I'm glad it made it into the papers! Its nice to have a decent story of average people once in a while!

So in fact, the Southampton way is to continue failing - thanks for clearing that up!

This just in on Sky sports, he definitely wants to come here, I wonder what we are paying him to get that reaction about St Mary's lolololol - I suppose, compared to Loftus Road and Craven Cottage it must look like a mini old trafford

This is an absolute embarrassment. In short, on the day of season ticket release - no one can buy tickets. Soon to be on The Apprentice: You're Fired! - the saints IT and sales departments. Absolute Morons. There is not even an on-line statement indicating there is a problem but they expect the fans to keep trying for tickets regardless. Another own goal in the great saga that is "the Southampton way" I reckon that even the understaffed and stricken club down the road have managed to sell tickets on the release day

Especially since Iphones are overpriced and inferior to their competition in every way, and whats more, the gullable mongs who buy them then get tricked into buying all apple. Here is an idea... Why don't i buy an iphone for £100 on £41 a month when I can get a HTC for £31 a month and a free phone, on the same network, and which is superior in everyway except the company that makes it didn't have the audacity to think that they are equal to Mr Newton. Fagphones!

Saints will stay up, in spite of that god-awful home kit, this squad is sound and will fair better than reading's in the top flight. The question is, will West Ham do better than us - because they have much greater squad depth and a manager who has been here before and has a very good top flight track record - In adkins we trust of course - Even if it does entail relegation and a second promotion.

Honestly the sponsor is the worst part about it, look tacky as hell and is positioned far to high, should have at last made the centre of the letters the same colour as the shirt, oh wait, that would have been to much effort and involved a complicated cheap stick on sponsor :/ FFS

It seems to me that the players aren't overstruck on the kit - see Sharpedo's tweet etc - I therefore have revised my season predictions downward to relegation scrap and possible relegation. If the players where a kit they love (ala last season's home and away) then they feel more confident and play better. If they play a strip that they feel is awful, they will play worse. Which means our home form, which is crucial in the premier, is going to be at least slightly affected by this travesty of a kit. I think it will the worst kit in the premier, and why the hell is it all red. FFS. The shirt itself is okay, but the colour makes in very hard to wear with anything other than white/black shorts and sock - which would be man utd. The away kit isn't bad. But in no way are either of these kits a touch on last years home or away. They were ****ing gorgeous and were the best kits we have had in a long long long time. We have gone from that to something which makes me turn my head in embarrassment. And please, fire the moron who thought that conceptually a red kit and a white kit was a clever idea - how much did he get paid for that dip**** brainstorm.

Sorry you've lost me here, how is this any different to Cardiff, Swansea, Wrexham etc. They have joined the football league and play there football in Wales o.0 What is the difference if Rangers join the football league and play in Scotland. I for one would take them. They have a huge fanbase and in a few years they could upset the apple cart with that kind of backing. Also, they would certainly offer something new and it would ultimately bum Celtic due to the massive difference in wealth and quality of football on offer. - Personally, and after the way Lennon et al have been ****ing us around - I think Celtic deserve a good bumming. I also know a rangers fan and to be honest, they are quality fans. Yes the club cheated and spent beyond their means. But so did a lot of clubs. They have definitely had their punishment and if they are going to start again, better to do it in the English leagues in my honest opinion.

Don't know if people are interested or what their views are, but Beckham has missed the final 18man cut for Team GB. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7846753/Beckham-left-out-of-Team-GB Personally I am torn, I think the guy has given everything for his country and aside from one red card in 98 (we all make mistakes) I really can't fault his effort. On the other hand I really don't know what much about him anymore. I hear he is fit and could last the full 90 unlike some players who may get considered for politics sake but he is getting on and is he really one of the best aged over 23 players? Also, I wonder if any saints players may make the list? Lambert perhaps. I heard that pearce watched saints a few times and I was trying to work out who he may be interested in. Came up with Lallana, cork, Lambert and Kelvin. I suppose this is the usual "look at how great saints players are" optimism/blinkers What are peoples thoughts anyway?

Whilst I agree that MLG was perhaps being condescending with his remark, I don't feel your comment about maths teachers is very fair. Also don't spend your time bickering with each other, Turkish is getting away hassle free after his earlier escapades in this thread ^_-

Under this link, The first comment has the following - used to descibe a guy who uses the word obviously 16 times in a minute on your link Got to love them liverpool fans! "Boss lad. down to earth and also a good, confident speaker. future Liverpool captain for sure!! mark my words... next season he will be a regular starter in midfield!!!"

The simple truth is that but ugly kits get relegated :/ Fact!

Whilst I agree with most of what you are saying... the kit IS actually unique in the premier, and in England this year I think. I would guess that is why they have gone with it, to differentiate us from Stoke and Sunderland.. I am with you however, I do not like it, I am quite happy with last years shirt which I think was damn bloody smart, and I won't be buying this unless I am miraculously blown away with it.....We shall see!

Surely this thread should be renamed to "Is Carroll good enough for England" ???

Also Turkish, you are like a 12 year old, you contradict yourself massively and misquote people, if you weren't so entertaining I would have had you on ignore long ago. I suppose it goes in your favour that you demonstrate what a good education is actually worth

Ahhh, nothing like the sound of turkish admitting we were right guys

Trying to argue with the fingers in ears few on here is pointless. Saints will be near capacity for their attendance this season, the fact that their are plans afoot for expansion from a guy who knows what he is doing (sorry turkish thats not you, that is Nicola x) ends the debate in my view. The club is going places, they have more fans than those living in the past will credit, and spouting facts at you which back this up draws nothing but dismissive responses with no factual evidence. Frankly i disagree with the negative few of you, but thats fine, free speech and all that. Put simply, I am right, Turkish is wrong Happy days! Catchment area > 1.6million xxx