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I think there was talk of 'leftback' (mentioned above) being Wally Downes

I was referring to us from 2009 to now.

Big shout out to Shance, called it days ago.

It's pointless calling out specific examples. I'm sure it's more down to the player himself in comparison to what we need rather than nationality. Of course we will always sign some English players and bring someone through from the academy once they are good enough. Doesn't take away from the fact that the make-up of our side is and will be different to what it has been recently.

I'll wait to see if it's in tomorrows Mirror before I believe anything, ta.

Please ensure you refresh the page and check recent posts in future as common courtesy to others.

Did you have to? You could see the post above yours already explained this, surely?

I think there are a number of reasons why we have seen and will continue to see a drop in the British representation within the team, some being: - Coming up from the lower leagues gave us an opportunity to create a team with a core of British players which is much more aligned to the make-up of a typical lower league,championship side - Top quality British players are highly sought after by all the top English sides so retaining anyone that is good enough becomes immensely difficult and in fact, near impossible as time goes on - It's much more difficult to introduce academy players whilst playing at this level. Would Lallana have been the same player if not for the time and opportunity spent in the L1 and the Championship? - We have a global scouting network which we need to compete at this level which will always mean that foreign players will always have a majority representation within the side. The PL is very much a global entity whether people like it or not. We can't have the likes of MP or RK at the helm and expect them not to be interested in players which they want from the continent and beyond It is a shame to lose that aspect of us over the last few seasons but it's just something which part and parcel of where we now are.

The Clyne mention is very interesting.....

Too early if you ask me. By the time the season comes around, the buzz of Ocean Village and the thrill of spotting your first New Forest pony has long worn off. Not to mention paying someone whilst they are on holiday. Appalling strategy all round.

The one who already knew how to speak English the second he walked through the door?

This signing is really growing Juanmi

I wouldn't be surprised either way tbh. If there is any concern over Rodriguez, then yes, there may be a bit of an issue in terms of options up top but with him having a whole pre-season ahead of him in addition to the time he's already spent on fitness, I'd be surprised if he wasn't able to come in and start making a positive impact from the off next season.

I don't think so. Pelle did really well last year and there is no reason for him not to have another good season. This is based on the fact that Rodriguez is back and can play through the middle which can ease some of the burden on Pelle at times. With Juami and Mane thrown into the mix, that's a pretty flexible forward line to have.

Doubt it. Far too much mileage left in that deal.

Let's not get too excited then. Did Vic's GF tell you this after following her into the toilets or something?

Fill your boots MLG....

From what I have read about him since he joined Real Madrid, I would rather we avoided him. His advisors seem to have a jumped up opinion of him and he's been difficult to manage in the Real U21 set up.

Probably to blue and white stripes.

I'd be interested to see how he would operate under the microscope of a much bigger club than Saints and with a completely different and perhaps more accountable structure than what he had for the most part at Saints. Could go horrendously wrong quite quickly.

Would be happy to see him sign for £5M or less.

Sigurdsson is a no.10 and scores more than just a few set pieces. Larsson is **** and hasn't been a regular goal scorer from set pieces in a long time.

It's just a summary of what the lying, lazy, scumbag journo's are up to.

Cheers Jose

And Schneiderlin before the whole twitter thing.