Matthew Le God

What about it is bollocks? The interview happened. Romulo stated Saints being part of the group was an attraction to him joining and it was a possible future move for him. We'd see a lot more benefits from the other clubs if we hadn't fucked up staying in the Premier League. At least get the name of the club's owner right!

It was more likely to happen, as part of the reason he joined Goztepe was the link to Southampton which he confirmed himself. Us fucking up last season was why we couldn't get him, not the multi group set-up.

This nonsense again! Do people forget the each time it is debunked!? Rômulo Cardoso stated in interview part of the reason he joined Göztepe was because of Saints being in the same group. But given our relegation and a club like RB Leipzig bidding for him he was not going to join us in the Championship. Had we stayed in the Premier League then he may have.

A 4 point gap to 6th place from 15 games is not too much. Especially as we still have to play a few of those above us, including the club that is currently 6th. We made a 3 point gain on 6th place this weekend alone, and have 15 more match days to make up the remaining 4 points.

That isn't the job of the captain.

That is not what he is suited to do.

The points gap to 6th place only changes if Wrexham don't lose to Millwall.

He isn't a better central midfield option than Charles. It isn't a shock he'd miss out when Downes, Jander and Charles are all available.

Edozie, not Robinson

I've not listened to it, but the interview is labelled as saying...

Not the EFL, it was an Independent Commission.

It was not the EFL making the decision. It was an independent commission.

4231 system is being used

What the owner of the group says has more weight than what the chairman of the sister club says.

Rasmus said it because he was sat in front of Turkish media and Goztepe fans. He doesn't want to upset them. He knows Saints are have a significantly bigger income, match going fanbase, better infrastructure, academy etc etc than Goztepe. Saints are the keystone club in the group as the owner Dragan Solak has stated publicly.

This is nonsense. Even it wasn't obvious that we are the keystone club, Dragan Solak has also said it in interview.

Why not? If we did go up... we'd sign new players in the summer.

Eckert has used Matsuki there in the 4231

Absolutely, we spent a similar-ish fee on Scienza, so if they pull off a signing like him as a replacement rather than another Damion Downs, we come out of the window stronger.

I wouldn't credit Alex Crook for any probability of event likelihoods.

It isn't a disastrous fee for a 28-year-old with only 1 year left on his contract. Especially one who is very good in the Championship but out of his depth in the Premier League. Plus it isn't the only money they have. They received a lot of cash in the summer some may be ready for this window, plus have sold Edwards, will get a loan fee for Aribo and a fee for Edozie if he goes.

We play a one striker system so don't really need a replacement for 4th choice Downs. Another striker only needed if Archer actually goes, but his move might be contingent on Armstrong staying/leaving.

Replacement for Armstrong incoming...

The article words it as "£2m of achievable add-ons". Wolves staying up isn't really achievable. They will be a Championship club next season. So the £2m will probably be for appearances & goals. Both of which are achievable for him in the Championship.

Which bit do you find funny? I even used the words 'very outside chance'. So didn't say it was likely.