Bewildered

At 26 he is entering what most consider a player's prime years, so if it isn't this summer it will be the next one.

Neil Ashton?

For those who don't know what this is about, here are the sources for the topic. Adam Blackmore (a couple of weeks ago, when Shaw/Lallana to United was supposed to be virtually a done deal): Simon Peach: For completion's sake, Alex Crook

When someone asked Peach if the rumour was true, his response was "I don't think it's a rumour"

A very good suggestion. Other suggestions: Seen a bit of talk that Poyet has a break clause in his contract that comes into play at the end of the season and he is being cagey on his future, rumour is he may be eyeing up the West Ham job. Might not go down well with some fans though given past remarks about the team, also the way his time at Brighton ended may suggest questionable mental strength. David Moyes? out of work as we all know. People shouldn't let his season at Man U undermine the job he did at Everton, I'd have him here without question if Poch leaves. As for lower league, Eddie Howe perhaps? Pompey past may sour some, but you can't deny the job he has done at Bournemouth.

Adam Blackmore ‏@bigadamsport 25m @sparkythebabler @Ekelund24 All seems messy because they've offered him a contract and he hasn't signed it & players are in the dark

https://audioboo.fm/boos/2146699-listen-saintsfc-boss-mauricio-pochettino-talks-to-bigadamsport-about-his-and-player-contract-talks

Adam Blackmore ‏@bigadamsport 5m So I asked #saintsfc Mauricio Pochettino a few questions about contract talks for him & certain players - interview up @solentsport ASAP

Lallana should be commanding a higher fee than anyone else at this club, even Shaw. Plays in a position that tends to command higher fees, contributes more to the team and at the beginning of his prime. £20 million would be an insult

"I want to keep progressing with the club" - Adam Lallana

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/01/premier-league-accounts-club-by-club-david-conn According to the club by club, Norwich's highest paid director, who is unnamed, made 1.716m.

If Ashton has managed to get a hold of the two big stories doing the rounds tonight (funnily enough, timed perfectly to overshadow Les Reed's statement) I'm fairly confident this is Cortese and Co's masterwork. Would not surprise me if NC is trying to unsettle players/fans in an attempt to turn them against KL and encourage her to sell up.

According to known fantasist indykaila.

Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · 53m MP: "It flatters me that #saintsfc are being compared to @Everton because they have always been in the top six in the league." #saintsfc MP: "The comparison is good because it shows we're doing things in the right way here." #saintsfc Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · 1h MP: "@Everton are playing great football under Roberto Martínez. We're going to try and win a game against a very good side." #saintsfc Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · 1h MP: "I think we're having a fantastic season. We are playing very well." #saintsfc Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · 1h MP: "We created many chances against @AVFCOfficial. I thought we dominated that game." #saintsfc Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC 1h Mauricio Pochettino: "We have had a last-minute problem with Morgan Schneiderlin. He is definitely out." Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · 1h MP: "@harrisonreed may also be out with illness." #saintsfc

Audio version of statement

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC 43s Reed: "We talk about the future every day. We’re both comfortable with the situation." #saintsfc Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC 1m Reed: "We would like to focus on the remaining fixtures of the season. We will pick up the contract talks over the summer." #saintsfc Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC 1m Les Reed: "Both Mauricio [Pochettino] and myself are very happy with the way we’re approaching things at the moment." #saintsfc Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC 1m Reed: "As we stand, there have been no enquiries or offers for any of our players. That is the truth." #saintsfc Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC 44s Reed: "Reports that some of our players are negotiating transfers are misinformed." #saintsfc Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC 1m Reed: "No club has been given permission to talk to any of our players." #saintsfc Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC 42s Reed: "We want to improve the squad going forward and retain our current players." #saintsfc

Selling Lallana and Shaw at the first opportunity would set the tone for bad season, even if all the money is put back in to the team (which would be hard to believe) - Replacements will be on a hiding to nothing as they will be quickly and constantly compared to those we sell, likely unfavourably. - Likely a different manager, MP would be out of his mind to stay here under a board who will sell sell off anyone worthwhile. - Lack of football knowledge at board level could mean some dodgy at best managerial appointments - Those good players who we don't sell this time will probably be demoralised and looking for a way out themselves - Disgruntled fans who are more likely to turn on the team during bad performances and generally create an edgy atmosphere at St. Mary's which could affect the team, especially the younger players Not to mention we are an average side without Jay Rodriguez, take Lallana and Shaw out and we are **** poor as it is.

You forgot MP: "It is as I said before, we are calm about the situation, we will sit down at the end of the season" #saintsfc MP: "I am not the one you should be asking about that, I don't know." #saintsfc

United would probably try and use the opportunity to offer us their trash, like Buttner for example.

It is inevitable that Shaw will leave this Summer IMO, but it does make it harder to trust anything the Chairman et al says if we have been negotiating a deal to sell our most valuable asset behind closed doors at the same time he has been doing interviews saying we don't need or want to sell.

Indykaila, I can't believe he still peddles his nonsense. http://indyliar.wordpress.com/

Oh no 11th!

I was looking forward to Moyes ****ing a supposed £150m away on transfers in the summer.

I was reading Adam Blackmore's twitter the other day and it seemed like he was suggesting a certain ex-board member was using his friends and allies to plant stories in the press in an effort to destabilize the board http://tmi.me/1e95sQ Of course Blackmore may be creeping into conspiracy theorist territory, but let us not forget the desperate attempt that was made by some to convince us that Cortese only left because KL wanted a quick sale of the club.