Summer Transfer Window 2026

[Dman]

6 minutes ago, MarkSFC said:

Sell those 3 and we might just about get half the Vipotnik fee so maybe...I think theres mor money than we think, its just whether its spent this season or next. 

We could have Jeff Bezos inject £200m for us to spend. We're still not signing Vipotnik at this point. Delusional to think otherwise. 

[hypochondriac]

13 minutes ago, MarkSFC said:

Sell those 3 and we might just about get half the Vipotnik fee so maybe...I think theres mor money than we think, its just whether its spent this season or next. 

This Mubama hasn't come in to be third choice and play maybe ten games this year. We aren't signing Vipotnik.

[austsaint]

58 minutes ago, trousers said:

CB Fry's certainly going to have to up his game if he's going to retain the Saintsweb Smart Arse of the Year trophy...

Fab's nailed on; unopposed.   Ever since he was proven right about Romeu's future he's been unbearable.    Pity, he writes a lot of sense in between putdowns and condescension.

[LordHester]

6 minutes ago, austsaint said:

Pity, he writes a lot of sense in between putdowns and condescension.

Take putdowns and condescension out of this forum and there won't be much left.

[Weston Super Saint]

Just now, LordHester said:

Take putdowns and condescension out of this forum and there won't be much left.

It's why all the best posters have left.

[Saint86]

11 hours ago, pimpin4rizeal said:

To be honest I really think we are in the driving seat to win the league if we  keep the core of last seasons team .. just pray to god we don’t go and fuck up by letting the likes of scienza and Jander go ..how are you guys feeling about these ?

always get the feeling with saints that we kinda let the players decide if they wanna leave . But this is a massive season the relegated teams should have more transition then us with both squad and going from a losing to winning mentality.. whilst we should be in the position to hit the ground running as long as we keep the band together 

I like the sentiment, but this year will be super competitive and will come down to winning ugly (at times) and in effect seeing out games with narrow wins instead of draws etc.

I don't think any side is in "the driving seat" for the title for example, but I think there are 4-5 clubs that all have the ability to go up top 2. Could be a bit like 23/24 again in that regard.

Take Norwich for example, if they can get off to a strong start and get 4 points Vs Millwall and Burnley, they would be away by the international break... Give a good side like that momentum and it goes a very long way.

I think we have an excellent chance to stall any early momentum for west ham by dumping them out of the cup... Would knock them back a bit, and their fans wouldn't like it for sure.

Sadly, I think there is a reasonable chance the -4pts could screw us over for a 2nd season and allow Middlesbrough to get above us for example. Which would be absolutely sickening.

As for Middlesbrough, on paper they have to be a contender, and they've got a very gentle start in truth. They are another side who could be away early.

The 2nd tier reckon we'll have every team in the league putting in a top performance against us because they (and their fans) won't want to lose to "cheating bar stools"... I think that's giving too much credence to the impact of spy gate on other clubs and their fans (we'll find out I guess), but I do think we are incredibly united right now, and I do think we are a team that spent half a season chasing down a target and winning against the odds... It's exactly the same for us this season - so there is a chance we could do something special...

Going to be a fascinating season all in - you can make a case for loads of different scenarios and teams to get promoted.

[disconnect]

Central midfield has got to be the priority, Downes will miss games through bookings and occasional injuries, Jander is currently injured(?) and Bragg is a good prospect, but not sure he's any better (currently) than say Smallbone, who we just released. I dont think Matsuki is physical enough for that role and would be a waste to put Azaz there. 

On a side note, when is Brereton Diaz going to leave? Always seems to have some interest, but proven time and again he's not good enough for what we need. Looking like we'll also be stuck loaning out Ramsdale and Bazunu last minute.

[Pilchards]

I wonder if Matsuki playing in central midfield against Colchester was a trial to see if he was an option.

Personally I thought he felt lost there.

Edited 5 minutes ago by Pilchards