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30m is stupid money as he’s not worth that. Not a bad player for us but he does step up in some big game moments and I guess that’s why Fulham want him. Who’s coming in? Believe it’s the guy that was linked a few days ago and we won’t get a striker in until Archer or BBD are moved on.

Crazy money for him I feel, we done well to get that. Just hope we add on a % on his next sale incase I am wrong 😅

Agreed. Larin is good value and I think we might yet see the best of him, however overall a decent CF will be the difference a sustainable charge to the top will need. We wait with baited breath.

A really good but not yet great player who we will be able to cope without. I wish him well and he seems like a decent bloke who always tried his hardest with us.

Yeah, me too. I like Larin but he did have games where he couldn’t do much right and wasn’t quite happening for him. I’m slightly relieved with Stewart going somewhere else as I was apprehensive about trying to get through an entire season relying on just Larin and Stewart

The striker is the big one for me. Selfish maybe but I'm hoping we get a top signing like Azaz and Fellows were when we went for them last year. No guarantees either way of course but it would make the start of the season rather exciting and Dragan did say we would be stronger than last season. With Stewart and Charles gone (and potentially others) that's a big ask!

I’m assuming but that’s presumably the transfer Tonda was alluding to at the weekend when he said we’d made some progress and were hopeful of announcing another signing soon. When we sold Fernandes last season we announced Jander the same day (and also completed the Fellows and Azaz deals) so I’d imagine they’re aiming for a similarly quick timeline with this one

Cool. I reckon we will see our mystery replacement signed soon. Get a striker in too then batten down the hatches and hope that no one goes big for any of our other big ones. Pray that THB stays.

Sky Germany reporting that Saints are in advanced talks with Fulham to conclude the transfer of Shea Charles for approximately £26m

Sky Germany reporting that Saints are in advanced talks with Fulham to conclude the transfer of Shea Charles

Shea going to Fulham for €30m. A good player who I think might be very good but he’s definitely the sellable asset I’m happiest to see leave.

Expectations for relegated sides: West Ham - playoffs Wolves - Promotion Burnley - Playoffs Established championship teams to watch (i.e., for promotion/playoff charge): Southampton, Norwich, Millwall, Swansea, Wrexham Promotion picks: Southampton, Wolves. Relegation Contenders: Portsmouth, Lincoln, Cardiff Relegation picks: Same as above. Top scorer (1 pick): Jimenez Most goal involvements (goals/assists): Azaz Eckert ban decision sweepstake: Thursday 13th August 2028 Saints hot take : Matsuki to be Saints new number 6.

Not sure anyone does?

My predictions: Saints will win the league. I’m feeling very confident that the world against attitude that everyone is showing is going to benefit us. Wolves to finish 7th and have a new manager by Christmas. West Ham to finish 2nd. Bolton, Portsmouth, Charlton and Cardiff relegation candidates. Larin to score no more than 10 goals, and Dobbin to have a breakout season in full confidence. Tonda to be banned for six games, announced in two days time, just before Colchester away. Scienza to go missing and Fellows to assist more goals. Sky’s Wrexham wankfest to propel them into the play offs.

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It’ll continue as long as the carnival is at the club.

Some clubs need cash sooner than others, that’s why some sell early on; nothing to do with being organised. It’s about cash flow. You could interpret in any number of ways: We don’t need to sell. We don’t want to sell. We can afford to wait out for higher offers. We’re prepared to play hardball and not buckle. We have no takers for any of our deadwood. 🤷🏻‍♂️ All the fringe players will be gone in three weeks or so.

Why does anyone care what he thinks?

Bit of a missed opportunity. If I were pompey manager -perish the thought- I'd be currying favour and milking it.

Our first competitive away game of the season is in 4 days and we don't have an away kit yet. If it's blue we wouldn't be wearing it against Colchester, but strange for us to be leaving the launch so late. Still have my nineties blue flame away kit. Must've shrunk over the years though, it doesn't fit me as well as it used to! Got to be the reason.

I thought you were putting me on ignore.

We’ve got a perfectly reasonable squad as is and only really need to react to any unwanted outgoings. What do you want us to do? Phillips? Which of our 4 CB’s is he replacing? A striker would be nice but this idea that us being content with our squad is ‘slowing down’ is silly. But hey, winning the window is what it’s really about nowadays. Well done Boro.

I think Lincoln will sell out this week, lots of interest in it despite the early kick off. I was told one of the reasons we have extra midweek games is that Easter weekend has been claimed as an international break week so championship has to find a place in calendar for both those games, plus starting season a week later than usual condensed the season into fewer weeks. Norwich away on a Wednesday night feels like a thumbs down to me. I'm sure we've had midweek trips to WBA, Sheffield Utd and Stoke previously as well, tough journeys considering all midweek games are televised. Costs spiralling, just noticed its £50 for official coach travel to Lincoln , blimey.

Enjoy this every week, may need to add my name to the shoutouts at some point.

In the 80's our away kits were almost all blue. That said, I do think there is something to be said for a yellow away kit. Last year's cup shirt was the best in a generation.