11 May 2014 19:12:11
I have heard a couple of interesting things whilst at the game today from an exceptionally reliable source that I thought I ought to share.

Pochettino is expected to sign a new contract tomorrow. My source said that preliminary discussions have already taken place, and it should just be a case of rubber stamping the deal, but it could be a couple of weeks before the news is released.

Secondly I heard the main reason that Adkins was replaced was that Adam Lallana went to Cortese with concerns regarding the quality of training.

Third of my rumours is that Kelvin Davis has pretty much retired from playing. What I've heard is that he may be used in cup games next year, but will be retained by the club as part of the back room set-up - so expect a new keeper at Southampton this summer.

Finally Saints have no intention of selling any of their wanted players, but there is a feeling that certain clubs could make offers that would be extremely hard to turn down.

1.) 11 May 2014
That's good drop lallana in it, he's on his way anyway.

2.) 11 May 2014
Great info St Christopher. You've always had a level head with your posts, so it shall be nice to see this come to fruition. Let's hope Poch gets a nice sum of transfer money to spend alongside that contract.

3.) 11 May 2014
Lallana spoke to Cortese as captain, so not really dropping anyone in it.

4.) 11 May 2014
Much as I love Ricky lambert, the last 1/4 against man united he was shattered, how will he cope in all that heat in brazil if picked.

5.) 12 May 2014
Another post, another account less poster saying lallana is leaving and this time coming back to hammer Lambert. This is getting silly.

Great points St Christopher, thanks for the info. All sounds pretty reasonable. I think the 'big' clubs will be taking the micky a little with their bids, at least at first. We should set high prices for these players because they are worth a hell of a lot to us if we can keep them. Fingers crossed they do stay this summer and Poch's contract is wrapped up soon. Sounds like there is a great vision present here again, let's hope it stays that way.

6.) 12 May 2014
Hi does this sound likely ED 002?

{Ed002's Note - I can't answer "likely" questions but woud think it is all nonsense.}

7.) 12 May 2014
I have heard that other clubs are interested in some of our young stars

C'mon we all know that. The real issue will be if we can persuade them to stay.

This will be down to the management team explaining to us the fans, and demonstrating to the current squad that we will improving our team with some quality signings and stating our intention to go for a top four finish.

Am I being over optimistic? Too ambitious perhaps. If we do not get that sort of statement and those new players them Poch, Adam and the rest will be off for sure.

Its down to Liebherr and the new guys. A big moment in saints future is I believe .

8.) 12 May 2014
Ricky lambert won't come on until late in a game for England. I agree he put so much into Sunday's game he could hardly walk let alone run near the end of the game.