Summer Transfer Window 2025/26

[Saint Fan CaM]

10 hours ago, Ivan Katalinic's 'tache said:

And here's its assessment of Will Smallbone:

Will Smallbone functions as the epistemological epicenter of Southampton FC’s midfield construct, a sentient algorithm within a dynamic, ever-evolving tactical matrix. His role is not merely predicated upon conventional midfield responsibilities but rather upon the higher-order manipulation of spatial-temporal dynamics, operating at the confluence of cognitive preemption, biomechanical synchronicity, and distributive omnipotence.

As both a systemic actuator and an autonomous disruptor, Smallbone traverses the liminal boundary between structured orchestration and improvisational ingenuity. His positional heuristics are governed by an almost quantum-like perception of midfield flux, wherein he oscillates between deep-lying modulatory equilibrium and interstitial zone infiltration with seamless entropy-negating precision. His passing range is an esoteric dialect of footballing semiotics—each trajectory an encrypted transmission of progressive intent, recalibrated in real time to exploit defensive fissures within the opposition’s topographical schema.

Defensively, Smallbone operates within a metacognitive paradigm of anticipatory deterrence, his interventions less a reaction to stimuli and more an a priori negation of nascent offensive trajectories. His counter-pressing ethos is not one of mere physical exertion but of calculated disruption, a symphony of interceptive geometry and high-velocity recalibration that deconstructs opposition build-up with forensic meticulousness.

Ultimately, Smallbone is not so much a midfielder as he is an ontological singularity within Southampton’s tactical continuum—a self-regulating, multidimensional nexus through which the equipoise of control, creativity, and containment is not merely maintained but redefined in perpetuity.

Wow, not bad. Just think of the superlatives that would be used if he wasn’t a shite player!

[Chez]

On 31/03/2025 at 11:25, CSA96 said:

Think we paid €6m so would be doubling in the return

 

I assume this is a load of bollocks, but would welcome a reboot at right back. He has been really underwhelming.  

[leesaint88]

20 hours ago, Chez said:

I assume this is a load of bollocks, but would welcome a reboot at right back. He has been really underwhelming.  

A former colleague is an AZ fan. His words when we signed him were 'great lad, good getting forward but cannot defend at all. Not Premier League standard'

[Andy Hill]

Need some positive indications otherwise season ticket sales will be dire.

[sandwichsaint]

Any chance we could weadle Winks away from Leicester? Proven championship quality, solid experienced player, might struggle to get another PL gig.

[SuperSAINT]

1 hour ago, sandwichsaint said:

Any chance we could weadle Winks away from Leicester? Proven championship quality, solid experienced player, might struggle to get another PL gig.

Closer commute for him!  

[Gloucester Saint]

1 hour ago, sandwichsaint said:

Any chance we could weadle Winks away from Leicester? Proven championship quality, solid experienced player, might struggle to get another PL gig.

Good if we are going with a possession obsessed manager but wouldn’t suit Rohl’s style 

We need more of a Wanyama type when he was at Beerschot pre-Celtic to go with/rotate with Charles. And definitely attacking midfielders!

[Stu Man Do]

Worst link story of the summer? Haha Fernandes, Sule and Tall Paul linked to Goztepe hahahahaha

https://sportwitness.co.uk/sport-republic-could-look-to-get-deal-done-for-three-southampton-players/

[tdmickey3]

17 minutes ago, Stu Man Do said:

Worst link story of the summer? Haha Fernandes, Sule and Tall Paul linked to Goztepe hahahahaha

https://sportwitness.co.uk/sport-republic-could-look-to-get-deal-done-for-three-southampton-players/

Careful, its Sport Republic here, they do utterly stupid things as standard

[Matthew Le God]

19 minutes ago, Stu Man Do said:

Worst link story of the summer? Haha Fernandes, Sule and Tall Paul linked to Goztepe hahahahaha

https://sportwitness.co.uk/sport-republic-could-look-to-get-deal-done-for-three-southampton-players/

This is the source article...

https://www.yeniasir.com.tr/spor/goztepe/2025/04/09/goztepeden-cilgin-proje

[Matthew Le God]

1 minute ago, tdmickey3 said:

Careful, its Sport Republic here, they do utterly stupid things as standard

If it acts as a way to keep Fernandes so we have him back after a promotion... it is not 'utterly stupid'! 😉😇

[badgerx16]

5 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

If it acts as a way to keep Fernandes so we have him back after a promotion... it is not 'utterly stupid'! 😉😇

That pre-supposes we get promoted before his contract expires.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

2 hours ago, Stu Man Do said:

Worst link story of the summer? Haha Fernandes, Sule and Tall Paul linked to Goztepe hahahahaha

https://sportwitness.co.uk/sport-republic-could-look-to-get-deal-done-for-three-southampton-players/

Good to see some of our players get promoted to the big club in the SR stable.

- R Ankerson