KelvinsRightGlove

I know you claim this isn't about being a better fan than others, but I fail to see how that isn't what you are trying to imply. Yeah, there probably are a lot more people on here that don't go to games, and I am one of them. I have never lived in Southampton, I live in London, where rent is stupid high and so is travel. I simply cannot afford to get down to SMS 19 times a year. On top of this, my gf is a doctor, who lives c200 miles away - so there is basically one weekend a month I can see her, so I cannot commit to a ST. I, like many other fans who aren't lucky enough to be local, or in a financial position to get down to SMS for every game, come on this site as it is a good source for info and talking with other Saints fans about the team I love. Because, guess what, there aren't a great deal of other Saints fans in Harrow. I imagine I am not alone in this, as most can understand there are fans on here from all over, London, Liverpool, Harrogate, Dubai, Philippines the Us etc etc. We can't all get to games, yet this doesn't mean we don't want to watch. This is probably the reason we are attracted to a site like this. As I said, it's a good place to speak about our club, with fellow supporters. Sorry I'm not as good a fan as you. But yeah, I try to get as many games as I can, but I simply cannot get to them all. So yeah, I will stream games when I am unable to get to the game, and actually free to watch it. In the mean time, to you - Southampton FC's best fan in the world.

Lol @ Barry. Liberal Liberal Liberal Liberal Liberal!! Gaston Gaston Gaston Reed Reed Reed He's going to end up that crazy old guy shouting at lamp posts.

Good times. This was about when I started going regularly, and really caught the Saints bug. I'll never forget Lineker on MOTD saying how saints got through with the help of a couple of "Sven's sons".

That goal against spurs in the 4-0 cup win. Spurs made him look like a world beater, not a single player came close to challenging him!

You said you cannot think of any other countries that dont? It's a legitimate question. Did you just think, USA has Independence Day, why don't we? I can see you doing that you see. You appear to be inferring that we are the only country that doesn't but I can't imagine you have put much thought or research into this.

Exactly. Well said that man.

How many other countries have you considered?

Until they are fully established players, is there a better place to be? A top 10 team committed to giving first team chances to younger players, facilities already praised and having millions spent to improve them further, proven track record in producing top level players, players making international . Yes, maybe we can't offer title challenges, and Champions League (yet ), but until they are banging on the door of that, there can't be many places better to be for a young player. And now we are in a position where we can maximise our return on these young talents. Happy Days

Billy Sharp upfront

Try @twickets if you have no luck. I've sold some tickets on there in the past when I couldn't make gigs.

I believed every bit. It was just that last 30 min bit that threw me.

I always thought it was actually him, but I'm starting to think it's someone in his honour. That last post can't be serious?

Off topic, but that's what this pace is for. Anyone seen MLG pestering the media team about u21s streaming, and Staplewood updates.

I'm actually Turkish, I just really like the sound of my own voice (/sight of my typing)

Yeah, as it goes. Think it was 1-0, though it was a few years ago. And an awful match. I'd probably forget I went if it wasn't for that guy.

I went and saw Shrewsbury v Bury a few years a back when staying with a friend there. One guy took exception to Shrewsbury only playing one striker, so started the chant (I swear on my mothers life): "4-4-2, it always works, 4-4-2 it always works"

Oops, sorry pal. Fair play though. Just seems common sense to me - it's obviously going to be easier for kids to adapt if they are able to slot into the same system in the same position. No coincidence that teams such a Barcelona do this, and are able to build a team of academy products!

Lol, remember last season when the usual wombles were in hysterics at the whole - "having a system imposed" blah blah nonsense. All that noise has gone a bit quiet now, hasn't it?

I agree in parts. I think Utd have a good side, save their midfield. It just lacks quality (especially for the level they should be at). Last season they won the league at a canter, so they can't be awful - but I think that was largely down to have two absolutely top-draw players up front that could dig them out of holes. Upfront, they are scary. Rooney, however fashionable it is to knock him now, is simply world-class. He has been proving that this season - as I said above, they would be much worse off this season if it wern't for him. RVP, obviously top-drawer. Hasn't had a great start to this season, but still quality. Then Chicarito, who is a great back-up option. Not totally sold on Welbeck yet, he just doesn't score, or even look like scoring anywhere near enough for a striker. But yeah, very strong front line. Defensively, they are pretty strong - certainly in the middle. Jones & Smalling are good defenders, but shouldn't really be playing full-backs for me. De Gea - wobbly start, understandable for a 20 year-old keeper after a £20m move to a foreign country, but yeah the lad is quality. Will be one of the top keepers in the world in a few years time. It's just the midfield that is lacking for me. They have wingers, which are pretty obsolete in the modern game. Nani, good player when he wants to be, but painfully inconsistent. Far too often just head down, runs into someone or just launches a wild cross/shot. Young, don't know what happened to him. Start off flying at Utd, now something of a forgotten man. Valencia, I like him, solid and hard-working player but is he really top-quality? Debatable. In the middle, they are pretty reliant on Carrick. Good player, vastly under-rated in his career imo but let's face it, he ain't Xavi is he? Fellaini, another painfully inconsistent performer - who can be an absolute liability with his thuggish outbursts. Probably better player slightly further forward off the striker anyway - but Utd already have the dilemma of fitting Rooney & RVP in the team, and Marouane certainly doesn't offer as much as them. Cleverly, as said, painfully average. I don't get him. What does he offer? He's not particularly offensive - he doesn't create a great deal, or score many. Yet he is hardly going to shield the defence either. Anderson, is he actually a footballer? £24m, and christ people moan about our transfers?! (Yes obviously Sir Alex got a lot right, but this was a massive miss). Fletcher, obviously it's horrible he has been so unwell you don't wish that on anyone, but this has been ongoing for a while and he hasn't exactly been there to call upon. Industrious player, box-to-box non-stop (when fit) but again, is he likely to open a team up? Kagawa, I actually like this guy. He does seem lively, and when I have seen Utd with him (which isn't often) they look more dangerous, but Moyes just doesn't seem to fancy him. Giggs, on the pitch the guy is an undisputed legend. Still can change a game, but unsurprisingly for a 40 year old is pretty pedestrian, which is very unsuited to the pace and physicality of the premiership. I honestly cannot pick a pairing out of that, I'd take over Big Vic & Morgan. I think they are a better side, mostly due to having 2 world-class strikers that can win any game for anyone, a solid defence (though too many cbs and not enough fbs) and a very, very good keeper (I'd take him over Boruc if I'm honest). They will probably finish above us, but I don't think it is stupid to suggest that one could make a favourable comparison between our midfield and theirs. Granted, a couple of decent signings in that department on their part and that could all change - if that happened they would be a very, very good side imo.

Being kept out of the team by Rooney - who has been brilliant this season. They'd be much worse off this season if it wasn't for him, same as RVP last season. Saw a stat too that Carrick has missed the last 4 games - in which Utd have 4 points. As widely mocked as it was at the time. Is their midfield really much better than ours? I don't think it's so stupid a question to pose. It is probably our strongest area on the pitch, whilst Utd's midfield is easily their weakest position, and it is widely acknowledged this area needs addressing. They are aware of this too, hence chasing Cesc, Herrera etc all summer.

http://www.clashmusic.com/news/listen-the-flaming-lips-cover-the-stone-roses

I used to bloody love The Long Blondes. Saw them @ Reading a couple of times. Such a shame the guitarist had a stroke so young. Lightspeed Champion was alright too, remember seeing him support Good Shoes (lol, remember them?!) when I had just started uni. Had a little chat with him, he seemed quite a cool bloke. I saw Solange support the xx earlier this summer, got totally hooked. She is much poppier than her sister (more 80s Madonna than her sisters more R&B type pop), but a great performer just like Beyonce. I'd recommend having a listen, though as we have discussed Mikey, I am big into my pop. Give this a go: I quite like Blood Orange, it is indeed very 80s and very poppy, as I mentioned above, and several times previously I am a pretty big pop fan so it caters to me. That is an absolute steal for those Pavement albums! Yes lad! No shame neccessary, she is bloody brilliant! F Mikey, I love Lana! Saw them here in London in my teens - poss The Forum? Maybe Islington? Anyway, yeah, was bonkers.

I've got a lot of time for your punning Lighthouse. Good work.

I gave the album a few listens and enjoyed it. It's nothing earth shattering, but I've got time for her. I just seem to like this female singer/songwriter vibe. You know I like LDR, Gaga, Lorde & Sky Ferreira although I'm not sure quite how the latter's dynamic with Dev Hynes works. Hynes by the way, seems to be all over lots of good stuff at the moment. Was doing a lot of good work with Solange (Beyonce's sister), who is actually really rather good. Though they have had a bit of a public bust up - this could hurt her more than him I think.