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Windows in being excessively downbeat shocker. As the squad stands though, I'd probably have Clyne in there.

Errrm ok. I don't see that being that likely. We wouldn't have a good season in that scenario, but I don't think we'd go down (on the assumption no one else leaves).

I don't see being 2 players off (Shaw & Jrod) as "seriously short of a starting XI". That does smack of hyperbole to me.

Tricky. Title is between City, Chelsea & Arsenal for me. Tough to call though. Chelsea would have won last year if they had a striker, personally not sold on Costa (watch him bang in 25+ goals now). Fabregas is a cracking player though. Think Arsenal need a quality DM (Khedira would be spot on) and 2 FB's. Debuchy is a downgrade on Sagna imo and I'm not a big fan of Monreal or Gibbs at LB. City are champions, have a good squad and pots of cash. I think Utd will make up the top 4 alongside the above 3. Hard to call with Saints. We are an LB away from being where we were at the end of the season (on paper at least). I can't see there not being some more ins, though I don't see as strong a finish. Probably 9th-14th which I reckon will be separated by a few points. 15th - 20th will be tight I think. Villa, WBA, Burnley & Leicester I can see struggling. Possibly Swansea without Michu (especially if Bony goes)? Right now I'd say Burnely, Leicester & Villa. I realise now I havn't kept an eye at all on Championship ins and outs, which I'm slightly embarrassed about. So, a punt on Cardiff, Forest & Wigan.

That was a struggle to read. Anyway, I'd be more worried about us not being ready if the first game was tomorrow. But, it is a month away (to the day). I'd be willing to say it's highly unlikely our squad now is the squad we will have to pick from on that day.

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Wouldn't he have been about 8 in '01?

**MLG Alert** Can is a DM that has also played in defence. He'll be in competition for places with Allen, Gerrard, Henderson & Lucas. Not Lallana.

And people say we're poorly run. Jaysus this is embarassing http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/blackburn-rovers-new-kit-rovers-release-bizarre-new-birdysdate-video-to-unveil-201415-strip-9607228.html

Was also at Libs, they were indeed fantastic. It's such a shame Hyde Park is such a p*ss poorly run venue. I was also at Arcade Fire the Thursday before and again, the venue almost (almost, not quite) ruins it. Anyway, friend at work has given me a spare ticket for Afghan Whigs tonight. No next to nothing about them, but he loves them. So will be interesting to be on that side. It's usually me dragging people along to bands I'm far too excited by.

YES ON GRIMES!!!! She is fantastic! So jealous you have met her. I would love to meet her and make a complete idiot of myself telling her repeatedly how much I love her music and how amazing I think she is. Can't wait for her new album - 'Go' is great.

There was another wasn't there? Howard, was it? Or was he just wanted for his talent and I've got it mixed up.

Wasn't Vokes a Saints fan as well? I swear I remember calls to sign him on that basis.

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We shoulda signed LJ, he is a Saints fan and would have 'wanted to be here'. Unlike all those others.

Funnily enough. He also dislikes possession football.

That I am.

Morgan didn't play though did he?

I don't believe the Saints Academy kids never drink or party either. It's hard to tell from one set of pictures, presumably from the same day. I don't believe a player letting off some steam during pre-season is going to seriously affect their development. If there is evidence that this is a regular thing from CW (no idea if that is the case) then yes, that would be of more concern and I'd be more inclined to agree with you that it may have played a part in holding him back. Though, you do also have to look at what has been going on at his club since he signed. String of different managers, poor performances (from the team) hardly helping anyone shine - it's hardly been the best move all round for him. Taking one party in isolation seems a bit harsh to judge him on. He's a young man, you can't entirely cut him off from the world. I'm not entirely sure that would be healthy either. It doesn't appear that he has totally let himself go and piled on loads of weight.

Again, like people haven't done that before. It's probably worse for us, as most of us are likely to have less disposable income.

I have just assumed the photos are recent (i.e. during close season). I don't really have a problem with him or any player partying on their hols. I don't really think it's going to affect their performance after a pre-season's worth of training. I'd almost rather they get it out of their system at this point (within reason of course). If I am wrong and these are older photo's during a season, then yeah I'd be pretty disappointed.

That's fine. But how is it affecting his club at the moment? If it was during the season, every right to kick off about it. When were the photos taken (I honestly don't know)? If it's been in the last few weeks, it's probably not going to affect his performance.

I'm not Wickham's biggest fan. But come on, the guy is on holiday. I know for a fact that I did things on holiday 'with the lads' I'm not exactly proud of - I drank far too much etc. Difference being, mine was a much more budget version. What is he? 21/22? He's just a young lad doing what young lads do. I'm sure a lot of people on here would do the same if they had the means. I probably would have too.