28 Jun 2014 19:20:28
Reports in Italy saying Morgan and Sanchez to arsenal done deals

1.) 28 Jun 2014
28 Jun 2014 21:23:33
Will the last one to leave St. Mary's please switch off the lights.

One or two players moving on I can handle, but with all the names being mentioned it needs more than a rebuild.
Our recent success has been stability and togetherness - that's gone and with the heart ripped out if our team we could be right in it next season.

#BringbackCortese

2.) 28 Jun 2014
Also coming out of France now too

3.) 28 Jun 2014
No need to switch off the lights. The money we've got coming in. I'm sure we've got the cash to pay the electricity bill ;-)

4.) 28 Jun 2014
Why bring back Nicola? Someone who was great at what he did but with some one else's money, if someone came in and took hold of your finance and then over spent by double on the training facility etc ( and we are not talking pence. Only 15 million over spend then you prob wouldn't be happy) at the end of the day though he helped get us to where we are, to continue on his route would have lead us back to league one bankrupt and off he would prob go in to the sun set. Yes we lived the dream but it wasn't his money and I'm sure if it was then perhaps it wouldn't have happened.
I can't believe that Koeman came in just to sell players surely he will bring in players to suit our needs so people please chill and enjoy - as though it may well go wrong, we could well enjoy a great season so I for one am looking forward to doing what all fans should be in backing then team/board/new manager. Cheers Picky

5.) 28 Jun 2014
Ramirez looks pretty good tonight maybe he is happy about the departures so he can get a game?

6.) 29 Jun 2014
We still can have a strong season IMO
It's obvious the players are turned by the clubs showing interest. But let them go, koeman will be given time to build his own squad. We won't be looking at instant success next year. So unless the players want to commit to the next 3 years, they are no good to koeman in his eyes. Next year will be a tough year, but mid table wouldn't be bad news in the long term. It's rumoured shaw is on a 160k, lallana prob hit jackpot, spider too, it's now or never for those players. 160k!

7.) 29 Jun 2014
Just letting players go when they want is not setting a good example to the youth

8.) 29 Jun 2014
29 Jun 2014 09:21:57
Right people, it's time to take off those rose tinted glasses. Think we'll be the next Sunderland next season. Reckon we'll bring in around 6-8 players meaning we'll be about as fluid as a tube of dried up 'No more nails'.
Personally, I'm livid about all these players leaving. The players may push for exits but it's the board that has the final say and it's disgusting. I foresee a load of square pegs in round holes next season and I really do think we're struggle. Last season we represented everything good about football. This season the opposite is true. I'm fed up with the Premier Leagues rich boys destroying our game at every levels wake the F up everyone.

9.) 29 Jun 2014
Mikeysfc: spot on!! As a club why can't we tell players they are staying? Liverpool did it with Suarez (jaws) and he then had the best ever season he has ever had!! Fact, and he is happy at Liverpool.

Lambert, shaw and now probably lallana and that one is most disappointing, lallana wanted to play I'm the new letissier card but making out he loves this club so much.

Does he realise he is causing a massive storm in the squad? He does not care about southampton. I'm more worried about other players leaving, spider, lovren. We need to say NO!! Your staying end of! They will get over it soon enough as long as we are doing well.

We now have in my opion a better manger that we had before (upgrade) and along with the new world class training facility our youngsters will be even better!!

All we need now is for Koeman to not allow anyone else to leave, and add some quality to the squad to give us some depth and I actually think we potentially have a better season then the last. COYR!

10.) 29 Jun 2014
Calm down everyone. Adam gave us 14 years and stuck with us when we were playing in league one when he could have pushed for a move back to the prem.

He is 26, wants to experience the champions league and keep his england career going. If it was you what would do? When he returns to st marys I will be applauding as he has been a terrific player for us.

As for shaw he (and his agent) have gone for gold. He is a great prospect and at 34 million quid of united money we would have been mad to say no. Panic at old trafford in my view. he is 18 no champions league experience and just three england appearances one of which was a competitive game. We know he is good but the expectation at that price and that club will be huge.

Koeman has a job on that is for sure and if we do lose two or three more players he will need to rebuild team sprit and playing style.

Liebher has not sold us, we have a new board, manager and what will be a different squad from last season. Could just be exciting for us.

11.) 29 Jun 2014
67saint, why would Adam have pushed for a "move back" to the prem when we were plying league one football when he hadn't even played in the prem prior to us going down to league one. When we were in the prem before this stint, he was playing in the youth team, I went to see them and him on that run to the fa youth cup final, he didn't make his first team debut until we were down in the championship. I am afraid he had his head turned and it has left a nasty taste in a hell of a lot of saints fans mouths, you applaud him, hope the rest of us turn our backs on him the way he turned his back on us

12.) 29 Jun 2014
67saint: so so wrong!! Lallana just before the World Cup said how his future lied with us. All emotional at the club awards!! Load of bull! 2 weeks later he wants to leave! Out of order after all the fans and the club have given him

13.) 29 Jun 2014
Lallana had an attitude problem back in league one, he thought he was too good for us then and almost went to fulham. He's wanted out for most of the last 5 years. In no way am I sad to see him go

14.) 29 Jun 2014
Personally I think it is important for the club to show the parents of recruits that southampton can be gateway to the big time. I don't think we could realistically hold people back

15.) 29 Jun 2014
^The Dell daze- just picking up your commont that we will be the next seasons sunderland. Just wanted to check you mean the same sunderland that beat us 3 times last season, reached the final of the carling cup & also the sixth rd of the fa cup. Despite buying a large amount of players their only screw up really was appointing di canio as manager & then following the carling cup final they had a bad run of results - a bit like we did after the chelsea game & managed to pick up injuries to most of the first team. I do get your point however & I think perhaps Norwich would have been a better example? Anyway, the players incoming will be a much higher calibre than the 2 teams mentioned & some will have the experience of already playing under koeman so bringing in 6-8 new faces doesn't bother me as it isn't the same as sunderland or norwich. Also, a lot of people seems to be ignoring how many signings liverpool are racking up currently plus how many they are linked to.

16.) 30 Jun 2014
Saint jones forgive my ignorance on adam and the prem but you get my point I think. turning your back will not change the fact that he is a very good player and was was for us as well of course. and your anger may be better directed at MP who pushed off after one season when a'bigger club' came calling.

Thanks for sainty saint saint for pointing out that he almost left us for Fulham. I guess you would call that a lucky escape.
Look at what we have achieved over the last five seasons, look at what is place for us now compared to five years ago. Koeman will need to build his own team let's support him and the players.
Will you be turning your back on rickie as well when he returns or are there a set of rules written down that enable turning your back on certain players who have left the saints?