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Correct he can. If he cancels before 1st July.

This. We offered and we can only presume he has rejected it and we have said goodbye as we released him. I cannot see us trying again, because we need players who want to play for us.

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Chelsea boots. Always make sure I have a pair

But out extension for what? Another year Hearts (or another club) may offer him 2-3 years

I just wish Stewart all the best. I think he's too risky for us and I think it's the right move. As others have said, I think he'll end up at Hearts. Shankland was earning more than Stewart so they can afford him

It wouldn’t surprise me if he was doing badges at the same time, it’s what a lot of players do towards the end of their careers

Yes I am 🤣🤣🤣

Yes, see my posts before. If he goes to Hearts or Celtic he gets Champions League football, and is closer to home and family. We also should consider that we have actually, probably, not offered him anything. We tried to invoke an option but it was past its sell by date and so was rejected on a technicality. There is no evidence that we have offered him anything else and it could be that he (or his representatives) indicated he wanted to see what else was out there. He's now at the WC at least for a few days until Scotland return home (probably very soon), he is unlikely to play many minutes, because there are other preferred options ahead of him and after that he will see what to do. It still wouldn't greatly surprise me to see him back with us, but of course Saints will be planning for him not being here and looking for alternatives. Everyone seems to think that signing Larin is the answer to life the universe and everything, sadly its not Cyle (who I really like) is injury prone (not in the same was as Ross, more short term niggles) and his fitness is highly questionable. Having Cyle and Ross together was a perfect situation. Some of the comments on here about Stewart are disgraceful, he gave us a lot in the last 6 months, people seem to forget his goals in the FA Cup that enabled us to get to Wembley once at least, as well as his contributions in the League. As you say, in the end not everything is about money, when you are paid what even Championship players are paid, the difference between top whack and average is not life changing, better to be happy, fulfil some ambitions and enjoy your short time in the game.

Are you basing that on a claim by someone who pretends to be an agent and thinks Swansea is the capital of Wales?

Sad that he only made a few brief appearances after his return But I suspect that or sentimentalty were not the main reasons he was brought in. Since he arrived all of our midfield players, Downes, Bragg, Jander and Charles have been improved out of all recognition from their former selves under Still. Co-incidence? I don't think so, more likely he has been encouraging and coaching those guys in the dark arts of midfield play in the background, quietly, efficiently and without distracting publicity. Like many others I absolutely loved the guy and sad to say farewell ¡Gracias, buena suerte y que tu futuro esté bendecido con felicidad!

Ethan Galbraith - versatile, holding midfielder

Do we have anyone else? Sugawara I guess but don't really consider him ours.

Their income and wage budget would still be tiny compared to ours. Our matchday income, commercial deals and most significantly huge parachute payments blow them out of the water.

Workers are currently removing Trump's name from the Kennedy Centre.

"Teams race for signature of World Cup Winner, Stewart." 🙂

Hearts have three chances at being in a European League next season, if they fail to win the Champions League Qualifier, they go to a Europa League Qualifier, If they fail to win the Europa League Qualifier they get a UEFA Conference League Qualifier. Even if Stewart is on a Lower monthly wage, I bet he'll get decent performance bonuses at Hearts

Updates... There's safeguarding. But no one knows, and Sullivan is seemingly able to go about unmonitored, with no checks. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c862wpn8e4xo Karen Brady, with family connections to what Sullivan and Gold were up to, says she knew about the West Ham ban, but presumed he was innocent. Her amnesia must be a concern for those who know her. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c862wpn8e4xo Calls for a change...including from the daughter of Gold, who also has a shady past, but who wants to be involved. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c932ll05592o On the other hand, you could just push to get shot of the lot of them, and actually enforce your safeguarding.

I don’t think anyone is going to offer a very injury prone 30 year old a 4 year deal. I wish him all the best and hope he stays injury free and scores for Scotland. He will still be shown as a Southampton player until 1 July. However it’s a relief now not having to worry about him getting crocked during the World Cup, and not being able to start next season for Saints due to injury.

Has anyone thought it might not be about the money? 💰

This is a strange one for me. He was offered a new deal I think that has been made clear by the club that we wanted him to stay, so for me it will either be a premier league team or a Scottish Premiership side he would be looking to go to. Surely he would not turn us down if there was not anything in the pipeline? Maybe just maybe there could still be a u turn, but we need to plan on buying a new striker.

It's a shame he's not staying but after a decent season here his team probably wants a 2-3 year contract given his injury woes. Does seem a bit ungrateful but can also see the club's perspective not wanting to extend him. I would guess he's hoping for Celtic? Free transfer would suit them and they have European football to offer.

Another great signing. Wonder what is happening with Leo, as it is all gone quiet on that front.

It's welfare, and completely different to a "any pension scheme" - you neither save nor have a a defined benefit. All your NI payments do is gain you an entitlement to some form of state pension at a variable date in the future, and go in the pot as per any tax. None of us started paying NI with a contract to get a guaranteed amount, at a guaranteed date, with a guaranteed annual increase. It's bizarre that people talk as if that's what they've done.

Boxing is a brutal cut throat business. If you’re not welterweight or above, not a big ticket‑seller, and don’t have a strong abrasive cuntish personality, the odds of reaching the top or selling out venues are stacked against you. This is a decent card, with excellent local boxers. But the venue doesn’t justify the demand. Plus going to a boxing event isn’t exactly a premium experience unless you have decent seats. About 95% of the crowd are hot‑blooded males who think they’re prime Mike Tyson and spent two years training in Dagestan- it really does attract the worst type. There’s usually more entertaining fights outside the ring. I hope there’s a good turnout because the fighters seem like genuinely good guys. Maybe they should add in a co‑main event: Gibson vs Parsons, 6x 1 minute rounds at catchweight, with Tonda as the special guest referee. Ticket sales would triple overnight.