28 Jul 2014 08:22:27
If Leroy Fer is the level of player we are looking at then lump on for relegation. We had a thin squad last season and got lucky with injuries. This year it's even worse with the heart and soul of the club ripped out by a owner who cares nothing for us fans. Les Reed let's here you defend this fire sale!

1.) 28 Jul 2014
28 Jul 2014 09:00:01
Do you know what a fire sale is? The heart and soul of the club are fans that stick by it and through thick and thin. We've been in worse positions and sold better players. Before you judge the board wait for the result at the end of the season. 4/4 wins and all clean sheets. Get a grip man. Could be worse we could be Pompey

2.) 28 Jul 2014
28 Jul 2014 09:24:38
last week saints sopposedlly bid 3 million for redmond of norwich which was rejected
are they putting in a higher bid
did hear norwich wanted 6 million why not go for him
seems to be cheap for a young english talent
forestsaint

3.) 28 Jul 2014
4 players have gone 3 of whom refused to play for the club agian and have been sold for massively over inflated fees and 1 needed to be replaced sooner rather than later anyway. 2 have been replaced by younger and better players. 2 are in the process of being replaced.

There is no fire sale and as far as I can see, considering the first thing she done was bring back the stripes (for the fans (something the previous chairman refused to do)) and is currently clearing the debt the previous chairman created, we've got an owner who cares about the fans, so if you can prove me wrong, please do

4.) 28 Jul 2014
28 Jul 2014 09:45:08
its not about selling better players everyone expect one or two to be sold
the thing that fans are mad about is the number of players being sold
5 or more leaving is bound to get fans worried and it could be more if rumours are correct
forestsaint

5.) 28 Jul 2014
Romsaint: you get a grip!! we have a right to be very concerned as supports! as season ticket holders as people that put money into the club we love! and have done so for many many years.

You are right in saying its not a fire sale (sale at discounted prices) we are getting super fees for the players and we all expected a couple of players to leave but this has gone from bad to worse and now to dam right worrying!!

I was gutted that all these players were leaving but was willing to give the board a break but the chambers deal just does not make sense for Southampton football club and its a worrying time.

Yes I will always support the saints no matter what but at the moment we are allowed to voice our concerns with out you having a go at us.

I really do hope we make some super amazing signings before the start of the season but I don't see it at the moment. I do however have my fingers crossed.

I can't help thinking that this is the real reason Poch left, because he was told there would be massive changes ahead and maybe that's why Koeman was brought into the club. He had no money what so ever at Feyenoord but will go down as a legend for what he achieved there.

Please do the same for Southampton Ron but he should be given a warchest to get the people he wants in!

The club needs to come out and reassure the fans! Les Reed and the board are looking stupid at the moment with the comments they have made about not selling players and bringing / adding to the existing squad. Wee Reed we are very close to not having a first team!!

6.) 28 Jul 2014
28 Jul 2014 09:57:14
Leroy Fer is a very good player but has a long standing knee problem which scuppered a 9 million deal to Everton 2 years ago. Norwich reportedly paid 4.2 million for him and he managed nearly 30 games in the Premier league last season. To be a regular in the Dutch squad when you consider the quality they have in that department speaks volumes for the player! Would be an excellent signing offering more attacking midfield options which we desperately need. De Vrij is a superb young player and would be a snip at 8 million.

7.) 28 Jul 2014
28 Jul 2014 10:21:18
Well said SaintySaintSaint, seems to me most of this debt issue lies pretty squarely at Cortese's door with his open chequebook approach with someone else's money. The reason we are going through this " crisis " at the moment is two fold. Firstly to get some money in to pay off some of the debt and the other reason is quite unique. How many clubs of our size have ever had 4 current England players playing at the same time plus a French international and the Croatian captain. It has never happened in my memory, so obviously the " big boys " want them and money talks and thoughts of CL football creates their ultimate dream. If we were just a team like West Ham, Stoke, Villa etc. we would not have a problem because nobody would want to buy our players so no mass exit. The bonus of all this is we do have the money coming in to replace them and also the academy to keep churning out the talent. Sounds a top business plan to me. Keep the faith guys this could be the start of something quite massive.

8.) 28 Jul 2014
Wake up guys if you believe this is some positive master plan then dream on. Asset stripping at its best! Any bets on how many new faces will appear before 2 September, I reckon 3 if lucky.
Lovren I can accept a good deal and overrated but why Chambers, who will surely only increase substantially in value?
Now Jay Rod to Scouse rumoured and if this happens I will personally ram my first programme up Reeds a**e. For Christ's sake tell Rogers where to go.

9.) 28 Jul 2014
Chrisdownj, since we've sold our players, we NOW ARE a team like west spam, stoke, villa, etc

10.) 28 Jul 2014
It seems like we are not replacing our sold players with the same quality or better

11.) 28 Jul 2014
LN, precisely, replacing Lovern with Vlaar = no comparison, just look at the stats, less interceptions, ariel challenges won, Lovren better positioning, more successful pass rate
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12.) 28 Jul 2014
Message to the board:
For crying out loud, please sign someone this week. Most of the fans on this forum want your heads on a platter. They are all scared you are asset stripping. They are very scared and are beginning to lash out. I for one have complete faith in you whereas a majority on here are wetting their knickers, afraid we aren't going to sign anyone. Please give them some good news.
Thanks :-)

13.) 28 Jul 2014
28 Jul 2014 16:22:07
We once fielded a team with 6 England captains, we have had teams with 9 current internationals in the starting line up and 3 more on the bench. NEIMI, M. SVENSSON, LUNDEKVAM, BRIDGE,DELAP,A. SVENSSON, TESSEM,BEATTIE,DELGADO. Bench BLEIDILIS,BAIRD,TELFER,P.JONES,PAHARS

14.) 28 Jul 2014
Well said saint_ben_basingstoke

15.) 28 Jul 2014
@MK Chambers wants to go and McCarthy is viewed as having more potential, may as well make 16m on a 2nd choice RB who doesn't want to be here whilst developing someone who could be a lot better in the future

16.) 28 Jul 2014
It really doesn't matter how much we get for these players unless the money is re invested. If we sold mayuka for 75 million I'd feel the same as if we got 590k for him as the money isn't going to get us goals next season UNLESS IT IS SPENT!

17.) 29 Jul 2014
29 Jul 2014 01:18:34
Just a quick one to WillsaSaint, I promise you we will end up above the teams you have mentioned. It would not be in the interests of the club to get relegated as if you are right and KL wants to sell she would need to have a viable asset to ensure the very best value. I know it hurts to have our team dismembered but think of the positives. Ronald Koeman can now buy who he thinks is right for the club and not have to make special arrangements to make room for the players who obviously had no real passion for the club and thought that we could not survive without them. We will and let's support the rest of the squad come the start of the new season they deserve at least that. Remember it was only 3 years ago we had a tough match at the weekend against Hartlepool! Sorry Jeff.

18.) 29 Jul 2014
Saintoz you were doing ok till you mentioned Delgado!