| News Comment | Today Is The Day All Things Start To Change At Southampton FC at 15:26:57
All I see since Christmas is time wasted. Appointing a man who's preference is reported to be the very tactics which I believe took us down, seems madness. All new managers bring their own 'baggage.' If Martin is as reported, it will be months before SR act. Months of player and supporter discontent. Next season may be wasted in its entirety. Soon, with departures, we should have a clean slate. New players with a fresh attitude and hopefully the likes of Alcaraz driving us forward. That could be lost if Martin's system is inflicted on the players. We could end this season in the same position we are in now... or worse. |
| News Comment | Liverpool Lining Up £50m Swap Deal For Romeo Lavia at 16:11:28
I've assumed he's seen enough of this place... Who could blame him? I can't see us turning down an extra £10m anyway, but it would be great to keep him if we could. If not, £90m+ for him and JWP should be enough to strengthen the spine of the team enough to give us the chance of a quick return. |
| News Comment | Southampton Know Exact Date Russell Martin Will Be Appointed at 15:58:04
We have a few players who we should move mountains to keep and are plenty good enough to be wanted in the PL. The two stand-outs are Alcaraz and Sulemana who should already have been approached to enhance their contracts and persuaded to stay. If this is being delayed because of the Martin situation, it's another huge mistake! |
| News Comment | Southampton Fans Have To Turn Toxic Situation Into A Positive For Wolves Game at 15:38:01
With the best will in the world it's hard to stop the loud sighs/groans if the crowd sees bad stuff on the pitch. It's an automatic reaction. Same in reverse... more an upsurge in emotion than the intention to be unsupportive. Somehow we've got to try to treat Jones and the team as separate issues. Easier said than done in practice. |
| News Comment | BBC's Adam Blackmore Gets Nathan Jones Situation Spot On. at 14:06:19
Nick, you mentioned Selles to perhaps step in for Jones? That's had a few mentions, but was there any truth in the rumour that he was the one chosen ages ago to succeed Ralph at the end of his contract?... If so, surely, he would have come in when RH was sacked? |
| News Comment | £12 Million Bid Lodged For Danny Ings at 16:31:00
I can't see it, on wages alone. That said, we are desperate, and for the money we're talking, he's as near as we're likely to get to a proven striker. |
| News Comment | Striker Said To Be Close To Southampton Transfer at 16:24:30
He looks a big unit so if he's a midfielder he still should be an asset if he's good enough. We've got to get these signings right though? More mediocrity will just 'muddy the selection waters' for Jones and we could be worse off? |
| News Comment | Southampton Transfer Links Mainly In Strong Areas at 17:41:04
Few from corners 'what's for.' Re the article, we don't know how much is 'agent speak' but I agree many names mentioned are in positions which shouldn't be a priority. It's highlighted by the 'background noise' about youngsters we are targetting, although I guess that's just a separate ongoing process? As for Perraud StRipper, I think he's a good player who should be a first choice 90% of the time. |
| News Comment | Southampton At Everton The Verdict at 16:59:05
I'm a rare visitor lately but it's refreshing to read balanced views on here rather than the toxic nonsense on the Echo site... Nick, I'm sure you keep a firm hand re 'moderation' and identifying fraudulent names. Don't let troublemakers invade your site. I have a few allegiances on the other site so I continue, but with so many frauds and clones, and the lack of 'policing' they've let the site become a joke. Well done you! |
| News Comment | Saints Move A Step Closer To Benfica Striker As Newcastle Pull Out at 19:07:36
We weren't short in midfield but we've signed two? Both new guys look to have big potential so great, but it wasn't a priority. Forgetting Diallo, we've five guys worthy of a place, so someone's nose will be out of joint even if Romeu goes. Why go for another in Garner when that money could be used where really needed? |
| News Comment | Jack Stephens Linked With Move To Watford at 13:50:27
We were spoilt in the Fonte/VVD era. Compared to them JS made far too many mistakes, even more than Yosh. Since then We've wasted a fortune trying youngsters alongside Bednarek and I've come to think that he's not that bad and clubs need decent back-ups like him, happy to do that job. The youngsters haven't worked and though Sali and BK have potential, the back line is still not stable and error ridden. Stubborn Ralph has ignored the clamour for an experienced Leader which is a disgrace. We wouldn't miss him but that's no criticism, good luck to him I say! |
| News Comment | Ralph Confirms Bazunu And Mara To Play Against Villarreal. at 13:15:03
'Shout outs' for Stu, Valery, Aribo, and even Romeu for making things happen in an advanced role. That's what we've needed. Aribo good at breaking out and finding our players in the box. Perceptive passer. What's going to be the make-up of our midfield? Stu and Oriol are too good to drop and are mainstays. I've suggested we signed their successors, but for the future and Lavia and Aribo look too good to leave out? I guess JWP is 'untouchable?' |
| News Comment | Two More Signings Needed For Saints This Summer But Only One Is Crucial ! at 11:33:19
Agree about the CB. Been saying the same for just as long. I assume you mean Bednarek is NOT a leader of men? Don't spurn the chance of the projected Delap money if it's available for another striker? We either need a 'top gun' or a class attacking mid. who will transform our pedantic midfield and chip in with goals. Is one of our new guys that man? |
| News Comment | Striker And Central Defender Still On Southampton Radar at 23:18:14
I disagree with another striker loan. If Delap or another doesn't work out we're stuffed next season anyway. If he succeeds, City will take him back or he'll be 'picked off' by someone else? Stop doing it on the cheap FFS....... Cough up for Dembele or similar. Rewards can be great in the PL.... Admission is not free! |
| News Comment | Southampton Still Looking For Another Central Defender ! Targets In Sight at 13:40:29
A CB leader is essential. How much longer before pig-headed Ralph gets the message..... Salisu, Bednarek, Lyanco, Stephens, Kotchap, Valery, preceded by Danso, Hoedt, Vester, and Yosh. That's ten, all that money and still not sorted. The youngsters need an on-field prompter. |
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