The Curse of St Mary's

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fDSgxMDXiKmFUY1AVr9BNxXAGwux5YkH96M3MMVLH5w/edit?usp=drivesdk An arsenal fan wrote an extremely detailed report on him. In summary he's a ball playing centre back with good passing and composure. He needs to develop 1v1 defending and be more physical.

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Next installment of the Wilcox interview. https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/23685203.southamptons-wilcox-calls-unwavering-belief-martin-hire/ He's definitely straight talking and focussed. I like what him and Martin both have to say so far. BTW if you open using Brave web browser app it bypasses the paywall 😉

https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/news/exclusive-sunderland-braced-for-ross-stewart-departure-southampton-as-he-rejects-latest-contract-offer This article says we are in pole position to sign him

Tbh I don't think our u21 team should be getting battered by Weymouth. That is really poor. Lots of recognisable players featured like Ballard, Abu, dibling, Payne and simeu.

Even though KWP made a mistake losing the ball in the centre circle there is no way we sould have been caught on the counter like that especially at that late stage in the game. We had numbers behind the ball but so high up the pitch meaning our slow defenders were exposed. If we intend to play such a high line there is no way we can play bednarek, Stephens and DCC as the are all very slow. Lyanco the quickest but he is a liability with his regular brain farts. So ideally two new CBs, a GK, CDM (can't just have Charles) and a striker (replace Adams). We obviously need to move out a few to make way. I'm sure saints have players lined up in key areas but can't move until we ship some more players out.

Ticket pricing ridiculous for non STH/Members. Would have cost me near on £50 to go with my 3 lads. Should be £5 for kids and £10 adults all round. Club should encourage the generation of fans through the turnstiles.

Choudhury talk resurfaced 👀

No. He's been linked to Brentford and Saudi so we can forget that one.

I was most looking forward to watching Charly and Tino light up the championship and it would have been fun to watch. I'm less bothered by JWP and KWP as they are seasoned pros and we seen them at their peak already. They move on with our blessing. Bree was obviously decent for Luton in that way of playing but I don't see him fitting into RMs system and tactics so we will need a new RB if Tino and KWP both leave.

Saudi Arabia isn't landlocked. It has two coastlines. 1. Red sea. 2. Persian Gulf. They have NEOM in development on the Red Sea coast which is a new urban area which aims to attract foreign workers to work and live there. I dont think it's really intended for Professional footballers to live but it would be more westernised I assume. Ultimately I think these footballers will get cabin fever and won't see out their contracts in many cases despite the obscene wealth that comes with it

Obviously Diallo needed to be shipped out as he had no positive impact when on the field however he was never played in the right position imo. He's not a CDM. When he was paired with Romeu he was more effective. His partnership with JWP was non existent and truly awful. I remember his performance at SMS v Liverpool in his first season. We lost 1-0 I think but he was excellent. We never saw that level of performance again really.

It's a good debate on who is more shite Lyanco or Stephens. Both should be nowhere near our team if we have genuine ambitions to be promoted. Also a new GK is a must but I can't see that happening.

No way Stephens and Lyanco should be paired together they are truly horrific. We need a new CB and GK plus a striker.

Bazuna just isn't very good. He won't come good. Dreadful goalkeeping for that goal.

He was chronically not utilised properly by successive managers here. Not only a terrific player but a great character as well.

Ballard injured apparently. Tall Paul not travelled so could be nearing move away. Doesn't seem like Edozie is there either.

It's less than 30 minutes according to saints OS

We are not selling Lavia because we need the money its because he's far too good for us and deserves to be playing higher level. We will sign the players Martin thinks he needs in order to get us promoted regardless of Lavia leaving. Our squad is ridiculously bloated so I expect maybe two/three more additions (CB, ST and maybe GK or another CM) with at least 6 more players sold/loaned out