09 Aug 2017 10:57:12
Lots of you keep saying to make Romeu the captain which I totally understand. However the problem may be his aggressive style of play which may mean he could be missing for matches due to suspension. I think Ryan Bertrand would be a good candidate, great player and well respected within the club. Just a thought.

1.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 11:35:52
I think Bertrand would run as soon as a big club came knocking. I do like him, but that's a problem. FF could be a good candidate. JWP also, he's the longest serving player at the club, seems to be passionate about the club a great example of a role model to young academy players.

2.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 12:13:13
Don't agree about FF it's all he can do to get through a game without making major errors let alone telling the rest of the team where they are going wrong. You say Bertrand would run a mile but I have heard nothing about him wanting to leave just a load of media twaddle stirring things up. You know it seems to me the media and the pundits can't accept that we are an established PL club and we are here long term . About time they all left us alone to get on with business.

3.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 14:11:48
Saintjay, I think you most probably spot on. Bertrand would wish to consider his options should a big club declare interest, as well he should. It's good to see you guys coming to terms with the realities of football, albeit in baby steps. Should do your health a world of good.

You by no means have an incompetent management as led by Mr Reed . Am sure that provision will be made should any of your top players wish to move, as always has been the case.

Am sure those among you who've seen the club thru the worst times will know better to be more sanguine and less "in a state" about these things and that you'll still have a good club to support in the "best" league in the world.

4.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 14:35:03
I can't believe city and or Chelsea haven't come in for Bertrand he is clearly the best English lb in the country ATM (rose injured) and played well in the back of a centre 3. That would require a club to approach Southampton for permission have it granted and then to talk wages and contracts. Rather than fly him off tell him you love him and offer him the world ala klippity. Liverpool will not make top 4 with a new defence and or goalie guaranteed. Not one proven quality player in the back 5.

{Ed002's Note - Manchester City did but stepped back because they still require a forward and a centre back ahead of an expensive left back. Chelsea may well yet speak to Southampton about Bertrand but have not done so yet.}

5.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 15:12:04
Klopp and Liverpool's conduct in this matter has been nothing short of appalling, unethical and unprofessional.
There's NO disputing that, absolutely. Many LFC fans, I included, had been particularly scathing and were welcoming of any potential punishment.

It transpired that the matter went, and remains, on file, as Ed02 has kindly updated us.
Crucially, Liverpool DROPPED their interest and are now COMPLETELY out of the picture.
Whatever happens now re VVD, Liverpool no longer has any involvement.

Wouldn't it thus be fair, particularly on you folks, to move on from this, especially with respect to Liverpool? Bulk of LFC fans have accepted VVD issue as dead in the water and have moved on, as well they should.

It is unfortunate the situation we've created for your clube and skipper.
As Ed02 points out, VVD position now untenable. He'll likely have to be sold now.
Perhaps you'll find solace and some form of justice in the fact that he won't be going to Liverpool.

One would hope you may get the best price for him and be able to make proper provision for his sale.

And lastly, Ed02, what does it mean when a complaint is "on file"? To be honest, most of us had expected Southampton to follow thru harder with this issue. It seemed necessary that they do so. What's going on?

6.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 15:23:08
The Southampton fans don't harp on about this matter anything like as much as the Liverpool fans do. "On file" means it remains with the Premier League who have thus far done nothing about it at all.}

7.) 09 Aug 2017
09 Aug 2017 16:59:23
Tell the Liverpool ex players to give it up that sick it's redknapp on the bandwagon now it is pitiful there is not one player in the Liverpool back 5 would get in a fully fit saints team hence the desperation for VVD it ain't going to happen and it will cost them dear. Now for counting to Barcelona please 🍾.