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Because he don’t play for us anymore. Same as we won’t talk about Ings in 20 years time.

We only have JWP left. Maybe Tella at the end of this season as he will become the next one sold for 30m.

If it is him then you feel the club are taking a gamble. What price do we put for staying in the EPL?

If Abraham was an option then you would think Villa would of got him before Ings.

I’ve actually heard from someone we pushed Ings towards Villa as we knew nobody else was interested. Since found out that Ings has not been firing on all cylinders during training which probably helped Ralph make a decision to move him on. Just hope since Sunday we have secured one of our targets.

Part of me is thinking that the Villa announcement had been too quick for us to get some replacement players in. Knowing now how desperate we are for a striker could put an extra few million on our targets head.

£30m for a 29 year old who's not getting any younger is a good deal for us. I know Tammy Abraham has always been scouted by Saints and perhaps we offered him to Villa knowing we could get Tammy in who's supposed to be on his way to Atlanta. Has Ralph stepped in and secure this deal? I'm reading Norwich are looking to wrap up the Armstrong deal in the next 24 hours. Surely we wouldn't miss out on him after selling our main striker?

I’ve looked at a Blackburn forum and they are not happy with him. He's suddenly become a poor player but in fact his mind is elsewhere. Maybe it’s his way of saying I want a move otherwise I will play shit. Bit like some of our strikers in the past PS as I can only post 3 times. Will Ferry is out on loan which must suggest we have a new left back coming in as cover plus for the No 3 shirt.

Selling season tickets for starters.

Seriously what a load of crap regarding a second bid etc. Do you think Villa are going to tell the press that they are going in with a second bid. This is either a ploy to satisfy the Villa fans or its agents spouting out shit to unsettle a player.

We know Ings is off at the end of next season so maybe they need to bed a player in. Adams took a good year to step up and perhaps Armstrong needs that. (If we buy him) Obafemi has had so many chances and IMHO he’s not someone who is going to replace Ings in the long term.

A song? He likes to wear the shirt of Matt Le Tiss, Tino, Tino. He’s our new number 7 superstar, Tino, Tino. He also fucking hates Pompey Tino, Tino (Last line I was joking)

Wow Tino what a player he is. Thats proper talent right there and I love the fact we are getting a few talented youngsters in like this to follow the Tella pathway. This is how you make big money as Tella after a great season can be worth 30m +

Bianca had the option of moving backwards with 3 seconds to go. She would of got a 9th gamjung and would not of been disqualified. Indeed it was stupid tactics to go into a clinche when all she had to do was avoid any kind of contact. Lauren, Bradley and Bianca all failed at the end which imho was poor ring management all round. It happened 4 years ago with Lutalo who was 3 seconds away from gold. True story I’m actually applying for the role as a GB coach.

Done some digging as I know someone with close links to JWP. Its all agent talk and James is not looking to leave for Villa. He will never rule out a move for a champions league club if Saints accepted a bid but 100% he won’t ask for a move as he’s happy. He certainly was looking at leaving during the Mark Hughes days as he never fitted in his plans which frustrated him.

Totally agree with every word. I was thinking of writing something like this myself but you’ve worded it brilliantly for me. Shame we can’t plan on ahead while Danny makes up his mind. Not the best way to approach a new season is it?

Although this is a great signing for us I feel that going into the season with Bednarek and Salisu as our main two centre backs is a big risk. Maybe we will get a 3rd demanding centreback who will play In a back 3 with 2 very attacking wingbacks?

There is a goalkeeper merry go happening between a few clubs. Are we waiting for certain deals to happen before we make the decision to offload Fraser if our wanted target agrees to sign? Think the same thing is happening with Williams too. I expect if Utd get the two full backs they are after at a good price they may partly fund the deal for us.

Not your finest moment Benji.

Was Jose Morinho talking about JWP when he said someone never made the squad as they refused to take a penalty?

100% Kane is leaving Spurs. Always thought Ings would end up at Spurs and if we get good money for him then brilliant. It would be good to get a fit striker in for the price plus another midfielder.

Yes a big mistake all because Ralph wants him out. It would be stupid if we never had a 50% sell on fee as part of the deal.

Armstrong is so Rickie Lambert and even wears the number 7. I remember when Che signed as I was watching his video of the goals for Birmingham. Many were daisy cutters in the bottom corner which concern me that he wouldn’t hit the ground running. Armstrong looks like he could certainly start faster.

The best option here is to offer Rovers a player too to bring the price down. The toons get 40% on any money made on this.

Totally agree with this. I would also hope to get a stronger and faster centre back replacement as Bednarek and Stephens will not be suitable to cover the attacking wing backs.