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Bearing in mind we are going to have a plethora of names for the best two forwards in the 4 2 2 I nominate Mike Channon as my right midfield. I often remembers him on the right side of the field

Eric Day.

Well as Ron Davies will be the obvious choice as centre forward it has to be Terry Paine.

What was the full question? I assume he was responding to one rather than him instigating the "quote"?

As I said on another thread the article on the BBC about Drew was taken out of context It's just part of his recent interview on Solent where he said he was happy to stay at Saints and would love to play for them in the Premiership as he felt he was ready to play at that level. He was asked about the transfer rumours and he said he was aware of them but that it was all speculation and anyway it would depend on whether Saints wanted to sell him. Some of you on here will know where I obtained that information and the closeness of the source. I can add no more.

see post 32 above which followed enquiries I had made.

I now know the article on the BBC about Drew was taken out of context It's just part of his recent interview on Solent where he said he was happy to stay at Saints and would love to play for them in the Premiership as he felt he was ready to play at that level. He was asked about the transfer rumours and he said he was aware of them but that it was all speculation and anyway it would depend on whether Saints wanted to sell him. So there you go. Long Shot, my fiver is still safe

Drew has served Saints well and if he is now looking to further his career in the Premier then good luck to him. He is 22 now and the likelyhood of him ever doing so with Saints in the next few years is almost non existant. I have not heard he wants out but like any player he harbours ambition. He is an honest lad who loves Saints but appears to have now set down a marker. Anyone who points to Le Tessier must remember he played for us when we were in the Premier. He often said if we went down he would have to give serious consideration to moving on. Fortunately for us and him that never arose in his career.

I think it shows that Lowe is holding his nerve and the style of football we have been seeing this season will continue. Just hope he can teach the players to go forward more and take their chances. We are obviously creating them as we have had 157 on target before last night. That is an average of 7.5 a game and McGoldrick leads the division with 36 on target. We have only scored 19 of those! That is a 12% on target conversion. If you add the off target of 136 that is a down to 6.5% chance is converted.

Quite honestly from the start of the season, survival. Both financially and football wise. With a hope that such survival brings better times next season. I am still hopeful but with many of those same doubts still existing at present.

Certainly not the best football ever. Quality is better than the last few years yes but there is no cutting edge up front and our defending is as bad as ever. Attractive football will bring in the crowds but you need to win your games as well. We are well down the pecking order of Saints teams on that front

No effect what so ever. A non event as far as SLH is concerned.

Just not cutting the mustard at present.

Here is my take on the matter. If you start someone young too soon in a 90 minute first team game you could do more damage that good. A young player, where possible, needs a more gentle intoduction so he can get a feel for the pace of the game at that level, build his experience and his stamina. By starting with a loanee who will likely go back it gives JP time to introduce Paterson for the last 20 -30 minutes of a game until he shows he is ready for a full debut. BUT it is essential that Paterson gets those regular short outings now. That did not happen last night and that would be my complaint. He needs to get some time on the pitch before the forward loanees go back, and back they should go! Hopefully he will then be ready.

Your on.

We need to keep both. I am still hopeful we can. Surman is the sort of player we need in the team but I would say that wouldn't I As for Lallana, lets not forget he has only played 20 odd games for Saints first team so far. He is still learning, has the potential and I would rather we develop that potential than sell him in January on the cheap.

I am still confident Surman and Lallana will still be here when the transfer window closes.

Oh I can assure you our finances are almost beyond recall. I think Lowe may have one final throw of the dice. If he fails we are done for. If he manages to sort it we will not be financially secure but the financial future will look a little brighter.

I am not a Lowe supporter as many on here will testify. I try to give a balanced view. If Lowe interferes with selection of the team or tactics I am against it and have posted on the subject. Getting rid of Pearson for anything other than financial issues was a poor decision. If Lowe appears on the sidelines before the game or does not turn up for away games, so what. It has no effect on the team. If Lowe manages to sort out our finances, he has my support. If he does not then he is as bad as the previous regimes and we are in Administration. Lowe's involvement at present is devisive and it splitting the support. That is not good. Is there anyone out there that can do better at present? If there is, where are they? We are stuck with what we have. We cannot affect it other than withdraw our support. I just do not think that is the answer. It will just hasten the death of Southampton Football Club.

The obsession with Lowe on this forum is getting very boring.

Reg passed away some years ago but before he did he gave 51% to his son, John? and 49% to my friend who became Chairman. He then bought John out in 2002 and sold the business to Lowe Holdings a few years after and retired. Paul Stratford was his name. Was with Webbs since his appentiship with the company. I have just emailed him

Ah thanks for that.

what evidence is there that Rupert Lowe has anything to do with Lowe Holdings other than share the name! R F Webb was based in Shirley. A friend of mine was the Chairman and owner of the company when he sold out to Lowe Holdings. I remember being in his office at the time and there was no suggestion of Rupert Lowes involvement! Anyone any evidence of a link!

Agree about FloridaMarlin. I was saying that the 606 piece was not backed up with any evidence I was aware of. FM has kindly indicated that there was evidence of some kind. It does not indicate a rift as such but that JP in not taking all this without comment and making it clear what he, as coach, expects as far as future playing staff is concerned.

Thanks for the reply FloridaMarlin, I see your point.