Dman

Me either, looked crap and not the type of player we need. let’s hope this is true and the links are wide of the mark.

Fergie had the pedigree to back it up, Ralph on the other hand is known for losing 9-0, twice…

This is such a stupid argument. The whole team went off the boil, the service to hIm and Adams was non existent. £25m is a steal and would be a huge blow for him to go to West Ham. He’d do really well there imo.

I know he’s not the only one in this boat. Ralph has fallen out with a couple of players. Wether that is justified or not, I don’t know. Probably 6 of 1 half a dozen of the other, but I know Ralph isn’t universally liked. One of the reasons I don’t think he’d succeed at a bigger club.

Wether you’re into it or not, no one can deny that the standard (even more so at the saints girls level), is nothing short of pathetic and inline with a Hampshire league team, if not lower. For that reason alone; it’s a massive no from me. Didn’t the USA women’s team, who are apparently deemed one of the best in the world, get spanked by an U-15’s team 😂😂😂

I can’t for the life of me remember where, but I’m sure I saw that the reason the club didn’t announce was because they were fearful of fan reaction… which in itself is completely bizzare

Or if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.

On the face of it, this sounds a really good shrewd appointment. However, slight reservations in that there is a big difference between picking the best youngsters, with unlimited funds, to sit in your academy. To having to find players who are PL ready on a pretty tight budget. But it’s a clear sign of SR’s intent and strategy. I like the sound of it.

Yes, unless Rice was available. Phillips is massively underrated on here, probably because he’s taking JWP’s spot in the England squad. He’d really suit City.

Pretty much how I see it.

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.