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But we all know it’s because he’s cheaper…

Ridiculous we aren’t all over this.

It’s the winter World Cup that’s fucked up the cycle. 2 of these nations league games would have been played November time. Basically, blame Fifa.

He’s significantly better than what we have. That being said, I’d rather we spent a little extra on Broja or Dennis. If we could bring him back for something in the region of what we paid for Armstrong, which would effectively mean we sent him on loan to Villa for a season for £15m, that would be cracking business. Very much doubt he’ll end up back here though. Would still be a solid back up option to Kane at Tottenham imo.

https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/04/06/brighton-and-hove-albion-footballer-remains-under-investigation-in-sex-attack-case/

Doesn’t Bissouma have a sexual assault allegation lingering about though? Probably knocked a bit off his price tag. (disclaimer, I don’t know if they have been dropped yet).

It’s really fucking strange, isn’t it. Some are so invested in ‘the Southampton way’ bollox, that anyone over the age of 28 is practically seen as on their death bed. I genuinely think that some believe that unless you’re Young and hungry, you won’t improve us. When in recent years, those who we signed that were young and hungry , ended up being total shite (Djenepo, as an example). Eriksen is a proven PL player with bags of ability. He’d improve nearly all 20 teams in the league… which is why he won’t come here, not a chance.

Makes you wonder how much Armstrong would be worth, given his higher ceiling and all that!?

I’ve had/have total confidence in semmens, Crocker and co. Up until now, however, if we go into next season with McCarthy as our no1 and this noddy as our no2, then I will have lost all confidence in them. Incredible incompetence to let Fraser go, but extend McCarthy. They either both had to go or McCarthy had to (assuming we’re not gonna sign a first choice this summer).

Glad to see the “hand picked” owners are showing their ambition and intent with aggression in the transfer market. It would just be textbook Southampton to have a rebuild and make ourselves weaker as a result.

If Turks has the same source as me.. which I think he does… all i can say is keep an eye out for a plane from Madrid and new members at Southampton Muni golf course. Make of that what you will.

We seem to be infested by these types. A shame Luton didn’t come up and give these a right old clump to scare them away from football.

I do, England get the winner of this game + the play off. I.e Wales, Scotland or Ukraine… I’m not one for the sympathy vote, so easiest game possible for England please (Scotland or Wales).

Why hasn’t his new contract been announced? All rather odd. Either the club are going to try and fiddle It into next years accounts or they’re regretting the decision…?

Good shout. Re McCarthy, I wonder if there is a deal to be done with Burnley. I know they’re rare, but a part Ex + cash for Pope? Not sure how McCarthy would feel about that one mind.

One would assume if he did leave for them then it would be because he’s been told he is no longer needed and/or can leave..

I like Winks, he’s a tidy player, although he’s all too similar to JWP and Diallo And I’m not sure he’s a huge upgrade on Diallo, so for that reason I’d pass on him, unless we plan on selling JWP. Pope… very good keeper, but I can’t see us signing him. Firstly because he’ll be bloody expensive and secondly because he wouldn’t suit the style in which we want to play.

Interesting thoughts from an actual professional footballer and not a geek behind a computer screen…

They’ve just spent 30 odd years complaining that the police shouldn’t have opened the gates, now they’re complaining they’ve been closed… You can’t win with those who will not learn.

It was a misunderstanding. They meant no holds barred in our push to the championship. Going to succeed if the decent links are anything to go by. All pretty depressing.

Will fit in well with the rest of the squad then.

If he wants to go down the route of coaching / management, bring back Jose Fonte in a player / coaching role. Still has a little bit to offer on the pitch (better than what we have) and I’d love to see him in our dugout one day. Things started to go pear shaped when we let him walk, he should have been the one who took Kelvins role. A Natural leader.

Jesus Christ, you love saying things like this don’t you. It’s really quite simple, Football isn’t like many other industries. That being said, the story is a mountain out of a mole hill, the owners aren’t in charge of running the club day to day, so won’t get involved in such discussion.

As a club were generally speaking, pretty skint. We need to be spending wisely and spending on quality, rather than loading up on crap. As we have done for the past 4 years.

Aye? He might or might not be a better option than those at full back, however, we’re just over the crest of the wave and finally look like shifting the dross one, reasonable PL wages, who are adding 0 to our squad (Walcott, Long, Stephens, Forster and even Bednerak etc.) Bringing in Fredricks is more of the same. He’s crap, we can do better, even if it’s another youngster in the Tino mould.. I’d rather we looked at Brandon Williams who can cover both R and L back.