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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.

I would question why a 4 year deal? Ings has got two good years left in him and even that will have a few injury periods. Time to cash in and get Armstrong, wouldn’t surprise me if this has already been wrapped up to get him at a cheaper price before the Ings news came out. Use the extra money and wages to get an experienced midfielder like Delaney who would captain the side. Regarding JWP he ain’t going anywhere unless we get a pathetic 50m offer but it wouldn’t surprise me if James is told to knuckle down and we will allow you to leave next year like we did with Hojberg.

He’s an upgrade on Bertrand so I say that one improvement. Whos next?

Just think what Armstrong would be worth in 2 years time if he hits the ground running? Get him for 15m with add ons would be an amazing deal for both clubs.

I know 3 seasons ago he wanted a move as he was not getting a regular game. The situation is different now and I reckon it’s going to be a couple of things. (1) We will let you go at the end of next season like we did with Hojberg. Give us time for a replacement. (2) We can’t turn down that price and you can have talks if you want too as I know you are not happy with us struggling in the league.

In years to come Southgate will be saying I should of chosen JWP instead of Henderson as I knew he was not fit but I let him convince me he was.

Would prefer one of the best teams like Manchester City as they have the entire squad away on international duties and they would only have 3 weeks of pre season training. We never start well anyway so we might as well get this one out of the way. Add West Ham, Liverpool, Spurs, Leeds and Burnley as we never beat them too.

Adams scores you goals for sure. Sticking him on the bench after being one of the better players will fuck up his confidence. Saints did it to him and it looks like Scotland are doing the same.

I would of thought that having players in the team would raise the profile and the price. If Vestergaard or Bednarek had a good tournament we could of got an extra 15m on the price.

Give me a break. You NEVER take unfit and out of form players to a tournament. it’s always been England’s downfall at all tournaments because the manager sticks to his favourites. Honestly are you telling me that Rashford and Sterling deserve a squad place? They are fucking shite!!

If JWP had a better player on the end of those great free kicks then he might of got picked. Southgate fucked up with McGuire and now he has to take White as cover. Honestly what a dick for a manager as Rashford, Sterling, Mings, Henderson and McGuire shouldn’t be anywhere near that squad of ours. PS it’s obvious playing for Saints won’t get you an international place even if you are playing well.

I strongly agree too as I know a few that have been involved in the youth system. The problem you have is that at the age of 13 and you are not snapped up by Saints already the parents would probably take the other option of another club as a safe back up. You need all the clubs to agree that no child should be approached by any club until it’s 14th birthday. They can be scouted at any age by a club but never approached as it’s important they know how they are progressing.

That’s stupid for Howe’s. Sit patient for 6 months in the hope a job comes up for a struggling team that he’s going to miss having a chance of a pre season with them. Not a chance as he will snap up the first decent local job that comes his way.

We need to see some throw and pass out videos before being impressed with him. Thats something Forster and Mccarthy are shit at…. plus stopping shots.

TAA was picked as a free kick and corner expert. Maybe JWP could get in on that basis? Will add James looked lost in the 20 minutes vs Austria but so did all those that came on. Fingers crossed he gets picked but I reckon Southgate will leave us scratching our heads yet again. He’s so outdated and the football is bland.