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He looked good at St Marys, running with the ball and very decent long-range set-pieces - much better than Davis. The 'unnamed League One side' line certainly adds weight to the possibility of Saints, how many knew about Barnard for instance? Did we also pay a first option fee for Francis at the same time? If not him, maybe go for Johnny Mullins at Stockport, Club caption and can play centre half as well as right back...

I think he would play for us again if given the opportunity, not necessarily now though. Doesn't surprise me to hear he's a Rangers fan either

Could work in his favour, with a solid season in 2010/11 he could then be in a better position to challenge for a first team spot in 2011/12. Still only being 20 would be also be ideal for his development. May be a case of one of Jutkiewicz or Vokes on loan?

I'm sure Stephen Dawson is mentioned earlier in the thread, now available on a free!

I'm sure they released him as he wouldn't sign a new deal... maybe wanted a big bucks deal to stay there perhaps?

Kieswetter was born in South Africa, but I believe he waa educated in the UK... Highlights of the final can be seen here... http://www.cricket-online.tv/

Still think we should go for Simon Francis at Southend - he's expressed a desire to move to 'a Championship or a top league one' club. Another name that appears highly rated is a chap at Stockport... Johnny Mullins. He's out of contract now I believe and at 24/5 could be at the right age for the journey.

Bartosz Bialkowski - May be given pre-season to decide whom should start as No.1 Ryan Doble - Must have something that Pardew likes Lloyd James Correct - Not strong enough to tie down RB or hold a place in central midfield Simon Gillett Correct - Not in the first team squad picture Oliver Lancashire Correct - Not in the first team squad Chris Perry Correct - Will not get need the 1st XI next season due to Martin's encouraging start Wayne Thomas Just too clumsy and slow at RB, not good enough at CB. Also has a history of injuries, even though he has the healing powers of Wolverine. Graeme Murty Correct (harsh) - Could Saints really afford to give a contract to someone who played such a low percentage of games last season? Jamie White Correct - If he's done his cruciate, very harsh on him, I seem to remember when Craig Richards did his ankle prior to release Saints' kept him on for his recovery. Football wise, seems to have missed the boat with his below-par (I'm sure Saints' expected more) loan spell with Eastleigh. Michael Poke Correct - needs to be playing 1st team football and don't think he's strong enough to be better than 3rd choice next season. Jon Otsemobor Correct - doesn't seem to have a defensive brain for a right back and let himself down with some poor showings late on. Jake Thomson Correct - not in the 1st team picture. Kayne McLaggon Correct (harsh) - never seemed to be able to get back to where he was pre-injury, and will probably step down the leagues before coming back up again in due course. Tom Dunford Cannot comment. Jack Boyle Cannot comment. Ryan Tafazolli Seems to have impressed at Salisbury and will act as the back-up central defender to the squad in case the big four get crocked when not out on loan. Tony Garrod Has also impressed seemingly and perhaps will go out on loan for the next step.

Still think Darren Carter or Richard Chaplow could do a job for Saints...

As for the squad numbers I think Barnard will get the 9 and Harding will hopefully move to 3. Fonte for the 5 shirt? Perhaps Kayne McLaggon and Jamie White would have still been here next year had it not been for their injuries. With White going, that now means Tony Garrod can now be given the opportunity to step up and put his case forward?

Still there about 30 mins ago

Really think if away goals count for something over two legs they should only matter for 90 mins. I did think it was harsh on Liverpool for losing this season against Athletico on away goals; why should they have 120 mins to score 1 goal, when Liverpool only had 90?

Another one not in favour of the 125 years red blob, it should go back to an old style football

I became aware of a chap called Jason Puncheon when he was playing for Barnet - Soccer Saturday I'm sure used to big him up whenever he scored (which was fairly frequently IIRC). Harding also was highly-rated and I'm sure was linked to Saints previously.

Maybe it said Saints vs Tranmere on the front/back? Well, that could be why the guy in PA land blurted out that Tranmere had just made its first substitution on 87 mins?

Lallana against Orient for poll purposes?

Elvis was back!

Still think we may sign another RB this summer if Ostemobor leaves and this chap has indeed joined. Simon Francis today for Southend looked very good and a decent set piece taker from deep i.e. no need for Davis to get involved!

It was more the timing of them that was silly! You're always going to to get one or two incursions to use the term, part of the norm and entertainment watching them go arse over tit, and then receive a big daddy splash from the steward for their trouble.`

The repeated announcements were pretty silly to be honest, and unneccessary IMO. We only needed to be told once, not three times in five minutes! They also forgot to advise the North Car Park was open...

We'll need two if Otsembor and Thomas are not given new deals! Lloyd James is not sufficent back-up.

Southend's right back Francis. Get him in.

If Antonio isn't involved in the squad, you could assume he won't be staying next season? I'd start Oxlade-Chamberlain, he always seems to be coming on imminently, but then never quite makes it across the line! I thought Barnard went off injured on Saturday and therefore could be doubtful? If fit, I'd start him over Connolly.

Can't see one yet? Who will play tomorrow?