Saint Fan CaM

Unsurprising given they’ve not done that.

I think I understand what you mean, but I’m not sure there’s another player on our books who can do what he does as a box to box midfielder, particularly on the edge of the box waiting for an opportunity to score - which let’s face it, he does spectacularly more often than not.

As I’ve said above, that was on Instagram which I don’t subscribe to - I was thinking more along the lines of an OS statement.

Ah fair enough, although I was thinking more about a comment on the Saints OS. That said, perhaps they were advised not to say more. Interesting that THB makes the point that the players knew nothing - I do wonder if they’re that closeted.

Not sure if I saw that (don’t use Insta-bollox). Was it positive or negative?

Sounds like he’s prefect for a no.2 spot if we’re letting Ramsdale, McCarthy and Baz go. I can’t see any of them finding a place in our squad now.

It’s made me realise that there’s been no comment from our two CB Captains following spygate - THB and Cap’n Jack. Possibly for the best, although Scienza and Matsuki managed to get some words out.

Top news about Peretz and indeed P&O this evening - hope we get Peretz over the line quickly. Feels like there’s an intent in the players, so maybe Dragan will use investment funds to keep our better players with us rather than sell…who knows?

The FA need to bring clarity and closure to this mountain out of molehill episode quickly now, if in fact that’s not already been done and hence the ability for Tonda and Dragan to make public statements. I hope that’s the case anyway. I want to believe Dragan will ensure he keeps his word to the fans and allow Spors/Eckhert to bring in new players that will ensure we’re a top two contender. I also want to believe the fickle natured Saints fans among us don’t start baying for Tonda’s blood the minute we lose a game. It’s going to happen - gird your loins chaps, because it’s going to be a hell of a ride again this coming season. But you know what - I reckon it’s going to be an exciting one.

Would like us to go for a better big, mobile striker if at all possible. Just not sure Archer is suited to how we setup.

When I reflect on what Blackmore or any other journalist says, the first question I have is…did they report news or did they speculate or did they provide a personal opinion? IMO their role is to deliver the first two and NEVER provide a personal opinion. Yes, utilise co-hosts from the sport to provide an insight into the games/business, but even then it should be made clear it’s a personal opinion of the guest(s). Use of contentious phrases such as he’s used in this case (in public broadcasts) are completely unacceptable and potentially libellous IMO, especially when facts are not fully known. I would not be surprised atall if Solak is spitting feathers and not inclined to give him media time in the future.

They’ll move on soon when this quickly becomes a non-story, but the hypocrisy is breathtaking.

Mixed emotions. On the one hand I’m sick of the hypocrisy of pro football in relation to widespread cheating and the manner in which the media feeding frenzy can be so selective in its reporting. So much so that I’m almost at a point where I cannot be arsed with the game anymore. On the other hand, for the same reasons, I feel that doing anything other than support Saints in the face of such an onslaught of misplaced indignation would be wrong. The statements from Solak and Tonda were excellent and for me that draws a line under the whole sorry saga. We go again and hopefully win the league title, particularly taking 6 points from the twats at Boro.

As the EFL have taken action against the club already and the FA are concerned with individuals, I suspect it’s us going on the offensive but like you I’d be very interested to know for sure. That’s just media phraseology to make more of it than they actually know.

I had the great pleasure of having dinner with Laurie and his dear Wife in hospitality while he recounted the story of how Keegan was courted at the Potters Heron and told he wasn’t leaving until he signed for us. Great memories.