Mallagroth

True this, we are in a much better position than near all of the other clubs outside the rich 4/5.

Too right, plus I'd rather have Gaston come back refreshed rather that mentally and physically exhausted.

This was the hidden purpose in FFP. Protect the elites investments in a game where anything is possible result wise, and rule out the chance of massive players like emirates or other oil rich owners coming and throwing cash to get to the table. All the seats are taken time to shut the door lads.

If Lovren is rated at 20M by us, this guy has got to be easily worth a punt at 15M to try and beat the big boys to his signature. Offer him a hefty signing on fee and a buyout clause of 25M. Done.

This would have been the succinct way to say it.

Disagree, Schneiderlin has been this good for a long time, he just got more noticed for it after his first season in the prem because he upped his own game even further. I'm sure most managers would love to have Schneiderlin, doesn't change the fact its going to cost them 25M minimum because we don't want to sell and so will take big bucks for us to be interested in any negotiation. My advice stop worrying about Spurs and enjoy the run up to the start of the season mate, if he goes we will inevitably mug someone in the process.

Guan when you get on here, any chance you are able to give us a clue about this left back that's supposedly done.

This was as predictable as the sun rising. Made me chuckle. Loving your work MLG.

well played. Also interesting link thanks.

under Koeman Pelle has a better Eredivisie record than Suarez and Bony, so here's hoping. http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/12/southampton-close-in-on-graziano-pelle-as-ronald-koemans-rebuilding-mission-begins-4795495/

Was always going to be difficult being a world cup year with so many of our players away on duty for different lengths of time

Haha lovin the work though Beckenham.

I applaud you, the tedious sad attention seeking ****er really started to get on my tits (And they are hefty tits tbf.)

You thought every single thread being started and every other post being made by Glasgow Saint was good then? Chalet it seems was referencing Heisenberg's previous incarnation.

letting Guly go was a clear sign we lack ambition and the players have acted accordingly

shhhh don't spell it out could equally be ruddy of course

Guan you saucy minx, every time you post hints like this I have to cover my lap.

I'd like to publically thank Adam Lallana for being a true Saint and stepping aside so that greater talent can take his beloved club to a higher level than he was able to deliver himself. The club was being so naive that Adam even threw his relationship with the fans away to give us a clear path to success. I see that Lovren is attempting to do the same to give us a clear run at signing Da Vrij, what a hero those scamps are. Anyway, my point is, thanks for stepping aside Lallana. (although it was more of a Cruyff turn out the door to be honest...should've seen it coming really.)

Are you Southampton in disguise?

Sweet, I've been waiting for this moment, someone who has actually watched saints, this makes you ITK by the way.

LOL. Tea all over my desk now.

On account of my youff etc, I looked up some wikipedia articles on Liverpool and table finishes. According to the wiki articles we seemed to do pretty well in the 80's too as did Notts Forest and QPR. BTW who counts as an illegitimately big team?

Is this also a full squad photo?