Bakovnetski

This is only Woking and Farnborough though. Thomson needs to show same pace and commitment when it matters against teams trying to kick the sh*t out of him or leave him behind. I hope he does blossom as we need some talented wide/forward players.

This looks like a sensible move. In this league, and the one above, we will need big CBs to counteract the lumping CFs. They need to be fit and injury-free too. Shame we didn't realise this last year

Alan Bennet has been signed up by Brentford for 2 years. Ho hum. What about Steve Kabba from Watford on a free? Need some strikers.

Back on topic Barcelona! This is a rumour generating thread not a "we cant get anyone thread" there are a few of those elsewhere. How about "Steve Basham seen at SMS today.....cleaning cars to impress the new manager"

This is not a "God he's been here a week and we haven't signed anyone...I'm desparate" thread...too many already. But there is a distinct lack of rumour-mongering going on for players that are potentially Saints bound in the press or among the ITK-ers who live or work close to SMS. What's up? This can't be all teutonic cloak-and-dagger, it's the Football League in England and its usually as leaky as a sieve. We need more of this entertainment on this forum otherwise all we have is outbound players and HCDAJFU fantasy. C'mon guys at least make something up!

Good shout for Hoefkens, HCDAJFU in L1 and CCC.

Agree totally. Only started losing his man or making obvious fluffs once his puff ran out. Surprised it took them so long to replace him after that.

There were a few who did have a bad game or were just shown as being at a lower level. At least they put some honest effort in. Can't fault that and its up to the manager to decide who to keep and who not to. If he has laid down the law in the dressing room (see other thread) then non-tryers or lads with bad attitude should be put straight. That can spread through the squad as we have seen before in seasons when we have been relegated.

lmao

Thought he looked totally out of his depth or couldn't be arsed when he came on yesterday, cant make my mind up which. No communication with Mills as to who should be marking whom, just some aimless pointing at people near him who he didn't want to mark. When he was called upon to go forward he didn't find any channels and when called upon to chase back looked very pedestrian. Did not look up for it IMO. If playing Ajax in front of the new manager and owner doesn't float his boat to put some effort in then get rid.

Rasiak cant paly 4-5-1. He needs someone up with him or he doesnt bother.

Scheise!

Very, very, very happy with that. Pardew will be able to assess what we have fairly quickly, has worked with youth coming through the ranks and can attract senior players to the squad. COYS. Ajax tomorrow. Bring it on now.

Hasn't Lee Molyneux gone?

Very League 1.

Stuffing Wolves again (in the FA cup 5th round). In fact beating anybody who beat us when being shown on Sky.

Teddy Sheringham is turning out for Beckenham Town. Why not player/coach or even player/manager?

He could defend corners at least when he was a player. We could do with some of that.

Going Dutch again!! http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=jim-s-ready-to-fix-it-for-saints%26method=full%26objectid=21513425%26siteid=93463-name_page.html

Pity that was all Jasmine could do.

Thank F*ck for that. Likeable as Mickey is, I dont think he is the calibre of manager we need to go all the way to the top division.

Clive Woodward?

I'm sure we can look forward to plenty of quotes in the future that will be strained through BabelFish. Anyone know if his English is up to scratch? My assumption would be that it is if he has been in Switzerland doing business for any length of time. They all speak at least 4 languages which puts my restaurant/travel german and schoolboy french to shame.

Like you Trousers. Pint of Rebellion and I'm loosening up. The new owner and the management team will surely be under no illusion as to the task ahead of them and the need for immediate investment prior to the transfer window closing at the end of September(?). WE cant wait until January for sure. Bring on the Swiss Francs.

Christian Gross?