Championship season 2025/26

[Gloucester Saint]

18 minutes ago, Football Special said:

They will be play offs minimum but for top two it depends what Ipswich, Saints do, Leicester deduction or now etc. 

If Ramsdale goes and Saints don’t replace him then that’s a huge boost to them, Ipswich, Leicester etc as clean sheets will be as scarce at SMS as a run down and seedy Soho hotel.

Ipswich signed a couple of Still’s ex-Reims players today who are solid but nothing to beat the bush about either. Hutchinson to Brentford could be disruptive. 

Us, them and Leicester still have time to sort the squads out and get some quality in the door. 

Edited July 14 by Gloucester Saint

[CSA96]

Rob Dorsett of Sky saying it’s now expected to be a 9pt deduction for Leicester  

[AlexLaw76]

6 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

Rob Dorsett of Sky saying it’s now expected to be a 9pt deduction for Leicester  

Which will be challenged no doubt 

Edited July 15 by AlexLaw76

[Harry_SFC]

17 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

Rob Dorsett of Sky saying it’s now expected to be a 9pt deduction for Leicester  

Wasn't there talk of 12 points at one stage? They've probably got away lightly with 9 given all their rule breaking and how they got away with it previously.

[skintsaint]

34 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

They've probably got away lightly with 9 given all their rule breaking and how they got away with it previously.

Depends, if its enough to stop them going up first time of asking its going to financial hurt them more.

[sockeye]

I wonder if some of Leicester's more in demand players will be tempted to push for a move with a large points deduction? I don't think it will be nine points though if they do get punished at all. Probably four to six.

Edited July 15 by sockeye

[Football Special]

3 minutes ago, sockeye said:

I wonder if some of Leicester's more in demand players will be tempted to push for a move with a large points deduction? I don't think it will be nine points though if they do get punished at all. Probably four to six.

I think we need 9-12 point deduction to finish above them 

[SW11_Saint]

2 hours ago, Football Special said:

I think we need 9-12 point deduction to finish above them 

There was actually talk about them getting more than one deduction (PL & EFL) such is the state of their financial shenanigans. Could be in consecutive seasons though. 

[sockeye]

Ipswich captain Morsy off

https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1945218995709264054
 

[chivvy]

They have signed a decent looking DM from Rennes

[Pamplemousse]

Even they don't want to be anywhere near him

[coalman]

3 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said:

Even they don't want to be anywhere near him

 

 

[Gloucester Saint]

4 hours ago, Pamplemousse said:

Even they don't want to be anywhere near him

I’m having lunch reading this @Pamplemousse,👃 🤢 🤮 😂😂

Imagine the pong levels in these temperatures let alone the shit trumpet playing. It’s enough for the UN to pass resolutions against, plus the stale Carling fumes. 

[Gloucester Saint]

8 hours ago, chivvy said:

They have signed a decent looking DM from Rennes

Who was at Reims probably under Still if it was the same player I saw the other day

[Saint86]

17 hours ago, CSA96 said:

Rob Dorsett of Sky saying it’s now expected to be a 9pt deduction for Leicester  

Which should make little difference to a playoff charge with their current squad and new manager, and which therefore means they remain a serious threat to us next season.

What i think we also need is for this year's PSR constraints to really impact they're player trading / squad quality.

[skintsaint]

14 hours ago, sockeye said:

Ipswich captain Morsy off

https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1945218995709264054
 

Hutchinson next.

[for_heaven's_Saint]

6 hours ago, Saint86 said:

Which should make little difference to a playoff charge with their current squad and new manager, and which therefore means they remain a serious threat to us next season.

What i think we also need is for this year's PSR constraints to really impact they're player trading / squad quality.

I think it has been reported that they need to sell before they buy, so I guess it depends on who they get rid of.

[Dusic]

Sounds like Rohl has finally left Sheff Weds. I think its probably obvious now why we and others haven't (successfully) pursued him - he really shouldn't have signed a long term contract there last summer...legal case pending by the sounds of it.

Clearly he is very good, be interesting to follow his next move!

Edited July 16 by Dusic

[Midfield_General]

11 hours ago, Pamplemousse said:

Even they don't want to be anywhere near him

Imagine being synonymous with - and represented by - that

Edited July 16 by Midfield_General

[S-Clarke]

1 hour ago, Dusic said:

rSounds like Rohl has finally left Sheff Weds. I think its probably obvious now why we and others haven't (successfully) pursued him - he really shouldn't have signed a long term contract there last summer...legal case pending by the sounds of it.

Clearly he is very good, be interesting to follow his next move!

It's turned out to be a really, really strange summer for him. Back in May the world looked to be his oyster, top German clubs interested, PL clubs reported to have interest, ourselves/Leicester etc.

He's obviously gone on record pretty much calling time at Sheffield Wednesday, wrongly assuming that he had his pick of jobs back in May, and by all accounts he's toyed with a few clubs too and dragged his feet. He then tried to scuttle back to pre-season training this week to have a clear the air with the squad, as some aren't happy given how he floated himself about, and seemingly those clear the air talks have led to him resigning in some form.

No idea where he goes next, from potentially having a pick of clubs to being out of work with no where to turn 2 months later is an unbelievable turn of events.

Edited July 16 by S-Clarke

[goodymatt]

32 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

It's turned out to be a really, really strange summer for him. Back in May the world looked to be his oyster, top German clubs interested, PL clubs reported to have interest, ourselves/Leicester etc.

He's obviously gone on record pretty much calling time at Sheffield Wednesday, wrongly assuming that he had his pick of jobs back in May, and by all accounts he's toyed with a few clubs too and dragged his feet. He then tried to scuttle back to pre-season training this week to have a clear the air with the squad, as some aren't happy given how he floated himself about, and seemingly those clear the air talks have led to him resigning in some form.

No idea where he goes next, from potentially having a pick of clubs to being out of work with no where to turn 2 months later is an unbelievable turn of events.

I’m feeling more and more positive that going for Will Still instead of waiting round for Rohl (if that rumour was true) was the right call. I think Spors made the right choice at that moment in time and fingers crossed Will delivers success.

After Juric left, Rohl was my preference but the way he’s acted this summer makes me glad he’s not our manager. Football Martin (Saints YouTuber) said a reliable source informed him that Rohl didn’t interview well and Still was the outstanding candidate from that process. I wonder if Rohl just wasn’t fully committed or if Still was just excellent at interview.

Cannot blame Rohl for wanting out of Wednesday in their current situation, with a horrendous owner but he’s definitely shown a different side of his personality, which appears unprofessional to me.

[S-Clarke]

2 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

I’m feeling more and more positive that going for Will Still instead of waiting round for Rohl (if that rumour was true) was the right call. I think Spors made the right choice at that moment in time and fingers crossed Will delivers success.

After Juric left, Rohl was my preference but the way he’s acted this summer makes me glad he’s not our manager. Football Martin (Saints YouTuber) said a reliable source informed him that Rohl didn’t interview well and Still was the outstanding candidate from that process. I wonder if Rohl just wasn’t fully committed or if Still was just excellent at interview.

Cannot blame Rohl for wanting out of Wednesday in their current situation, with a horrendous owner but he’s definitely shown a different side of his personality, which appears unprofessional to me.

I don't know much about Rohl really, but the vibe I get - and I think how he came across in interviews - is that he expected to get the job, I think he has a bit of an ego about him - not a bad thing by any means, but maybe he just isn't portraying that in the right way and expected things to just land on his lap.

I'm still intrigued to know what happened when he left us all those years ago. I know he ended up at Bayern eventually, but there was some rumours of something iffy behind the scenes before that.

Edited July 16 by S-Clarke

[goodymatt]

1 minute ago, S-Clarke said:

I don't know much about Rohl really, but the vibe I get - and I think how he came across in interviews - is that he expected to get the job, I think he has a bit of an ego about him - not a bad thing by any means, but maybe he just isn't portraying that in the right way and expected things to just land on his lap.

I'm still intrigued to know what happened when he left us all those years ago. I know he ended up at Bayern eventually, but there was some rumours of something iffy behind the scenes before that.

That’s interesting about when he left us, as it was initially an analyst role at Bayern. Worked out eventually for him being assistant to Flick at Bayern and Germany but maybe he was showing that other side to his personality even back then.

Agree an ego isn’t necessarily a bad thing in this kind of role and many people also thought he was odds on for the job. He did a fantastic job at Wednesday and I’m sure he will go on to be a top flight manager in the future but I’m feeling happy with Saints choice of appointment as things stand.

[chivvy]

9 hours ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Who was at Reims probably under Still if it was the same player I saw the other day

No think that was Reims one . Kipre

[goodymatt]

 

[goodymatt]

 

[SuperSAINT]

25 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Wow, that return was short-lived. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

29 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Well he certainly knows how to pick clubs that will provide the maximum amount of controversy - not sure which set of fans will hate him most.

[goodymatt]

Just now, Saint Fan CaM said:

Well he certainly knows how to pick clubs that will provide the maximum amount of controversy - not sure which set of fans will hate him most.

I think Reading and Hull fans thought he did a decent job at their clubs. He came in as a very well respected coach to be Ralph’s assistant, Saints interim manager role was jumping straight in at the deep end.

How he does with a championship parachute payment team in Sheffield United, will be a good gauge of his level. Unnecessary risk swapping Wilder out IMO but we will find out if it was a bad call soon.

[Pamplemousse]

They'll be up there by default because of their squad, it's how they do against us, Leicester and Ipswich which will define whether Selles was a good appointment or not.

 

[skintsaint]

Wrexham buying Windass on a free, and a NZ defender from relegated Empoli.

[S-Clarke]

12 minutes ago, skintsaint said:

Wrexham buying Windass on a free, and a NZ defender from relegated Empoli.

Interesting, Leicester were all over Windass and were very keen to get him I read. I guess Wrexham have gazumped them financially.

What a sad place for Leicester to be in!

[CSA96]

Asmir Begovic going to Leicester

[Football Special]

1 hour ago, skintsaint said:

Wrexham buying Windass on a free, and a NZ defender from relegated Empoli.

They do need to upgrade a few players from last season, seems decent business for them, Cacace is a handy left back and rumoured to be costing more than the £2M they paid for Sam Smith last season

Windass is proven player at this level , seems sensible business as a free agent (loss for Sheff Wed) , 

[goodymatt]

17 hours ago, CSA96 said:

Asmir Begovic going to Leicester

Always beat us to players 😂, this one we can live with being a former skate.

[goodymatt]

18 hours ago, skintsaint said:

Wrexham buying Windass on a free, and a NZ defender from relegated Empoli.

Decent signings, you can see the gap in ambition between them and Birmingham though. I don’t expect Wrexham to be challenging for playoffs.

[gurru991]

On 16/07/2025 at 06:17, Saint86 said:

Which should make little difference to a playoff charge with their current squad and new manager, and which therefore means they remain a serious threat to us next season.

What i think we also need is for this year's PSR constraints to really impact they're player trading / squad quality.

We are certainly going to lose players & it looks like we will get a points deduction. We will need to bring in players if we are going to be competitive, not sure if a points deduction will deter players from signing with us. 

[benjii]

4 hours ago, gurru991 said:

We are certainly going to lose players & it looks like we will get a points deduction. We will need to bring in players if we are going to be competitive, not sure if a points deduction will deter players from signing with us. 

I hope it does and you have a terrible season.

Have a nice day!

[Saint NL]

 

This would not have helped many people last season 😳

[trousers]

9 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

 

This would not have helped many people last season 😳

"Proscribed" (rather then 'prescribed') being a freudian slip, one assumes...?

Edited Tuesday at 09:42 by trousers

[Lighthouse]

7 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

 

This would not have helped many people last season 😳

I think our team last season had a lot of medicinal properties. The defence, for chronic constipation and the attack, for chronic insomnia.

 

[trousers]

4 minutes ago, Lighthouse said:

I think our team last season had a lot of medicinal properties. The defence, for chronic constipation and the attack, for chronic insomnia.

 

The manager for chronic euphoria...

#moveon #letitgo #obsessed

Edited Tuesday at 09:47 by trousers

[Chez]

Sheff united signing Louie Barry from Villa on loan.

[leesaint88]

23 minutes ago, Chez said:

Sheff united signing Louie Barry from Villa on loan.

Shrewd signing. Certainly has bags of talent. 

[coalman]

50 minutes ago, Chez said:

Sheff united signing Louie Barry from Villa on loan.

I feel like we've missed out on a player who would've slotted right into the two first names team thread here.

[Chez]

5 hours ago, coalman said:

I feel like we've missed out on a player who would've slotted right into the two first names team thread here.

We have Archer and AA here. If we had sold Archer to Leeds in the last window, then maybe we would have been interested, but we can't keep signing players without others going out the door.

[gurru991]

On 22/07/2025 at 01:00, benjii said:

I hope it does and you have a terrible season.

Have a nice day!

I would be highly suspicious if you were wishing for anything else.

Not saying it will happen but can you imagine your embarrassment if Leicester get a points deduction & still finish above you

Have a nice day !!

[UpweySaint]

20 minutes ago, gurru991 said:

I would be highly suspicious if you were wishing for anything else.

Not saying it will happen but can you imagine your embarrassment if Leicester get a points deduction & still finish above you

Have a nice day !!

Don’t worry, we’re used to embarrassment over the past few seasons! 

Genuine question, how is the uncertainty over if/when you’ll get a points deduction sitting with the Leicester fan base? Is there also an acceptance of it as ‘fair enough’ based on financial rules?

As a potential rival I see it as giving us a potential competitive advantage and the way you dodged it last time round hasn’t sat right but Leicester hardly feel like the worst offender compared to the likes of City (what charges when?!?) and Chelsea (loophole fc).

 

[Saint Fan CaM]

42 minutes ago, gurru991 said:

I would be highly suspicious if you were wishing for anything else.

Not saying it will happen but can you imagine your embarrassment if Leicester get a points deduction & still finish above you

Have a nice day !!

Oh we’re starting to prepare for that eventuality already, don’t you worry. Mid-table beckons for Saints this season unless a surgeon’s knife is taken to the squad.

[gurru991]

6 minutes ago, UpweySaint said:

Don’t worry, we’re used to embarrassment over the past few seasons! 

Genuine question, how is the uncertainty over if/when you’ll get a points deduction sitting with the Leicester fan base? Is there also an acceptance of it as ‘fair enough’ based on financial rules?

As a potential rival I see it as giving us a potential competitive advantage and the way you dodged it last time round hasn’t sat right but Leicester hardly feel like the worst offender compared to the likes of City (what charges when?!?) and Chelsea (loophole fc).

 

Most Leicester fans recognize that the club has made a mess of the financial situation & expect a deduction to happen.  Regardless of Leicesters financial incompetence most of us feel that FFP favours the big clubs & is in place to maintain the status quo.

When we watch Chelsea sell the women's team to themselves or Man C do a billion pound deal with Puma while under investigation its easy to see how things work.