Recent content by Saintly Phoenix

That's just mean and completely uncalled for...why do that to a poor tangerine?

I too would vote for Mr Branfoot - I was a Junior Saint at the time but even now can remember the wretched standard of players and play we had at the time. Like mentioned above he just wanted a team of lower league hoof-ball plodders, which was weird considering his previous experience at the...

Yes you could not be more right..You do realize Saints were 15th when he took over, and are now comfortably 8th? Mauricio will have to wait a little longer to leave I think, given Big Sam's next in line for a big Spanish club and we can all see how good West Ham are - good enough for Real Madrid...

Surprisingly, posting on Southampton board that our best players would all move to Man U is going to annoy some people - expect you knew that tho.. What's worse is your source for the 'story' was The Daily Mail, which is going to annoy everybody! p.s Shame about your european exit, means a...

1 – How do you think you’ll line up? 4-4-2. Possibly 4-5-1 2 – How has Southampton’s season gone so far? Happy? Happy for first half of season, enjoying our pressing and energy but irritated lately at our inability to defend properly. 3 – Who has been the biggest...

Interesting and well-researched piece (surely the author must have some love of Southampton to take so much time!). My only gripe is that it doesn't contain any info. on how Cortese got to know about Pochettino, something that I'd like to hear more about. I understand Poch's use of Espanyol's...

Hi Rangers fans - interested Saints fan here, and just to say that having survived last year I'd not be surprised to see you sneak out of trouble again this..The most important thing is it's been what looks like a messed up season for you, but win two of the next four and there's still a real...

Me neither, certainly not recently - must have been been so long ago we've forgotten..

This Davies fella played for Cheltenham the other night, the Daily Star 'announced' the signing without having any information. Maybe it will happen, probably won't..

Think the Daily Star are a few weeks behind, not that their news story wasn't entirely convincing..See!: "EVERTON keeper Adam Davies has joined Southampton". Thanks Daily Star.. Also Davies played for Cheltenham last night so obviously hasn't joined us. Possibly a centre-back will soon tho!

For most other clubs Barton would have to be shipped out, but thankfully for QPR they can afford to put up with him a little longer. I can't think of too many clubs who would a) want to buy him, or b) afford him, so the way to deal with him is to drug his food and play him sparingly. The...

Yes think Bale scored around five free kicks in his one full season for us, goals we could have done with later on. I thought he hit double figures for Spurs last season - all from open play? Maybe if Modric leaves Bale will get more free-kicks, surprised he hasn't pushed his way to the front...

Senegal?! That'll teach me to watch from too far away on a tiny screen..Better change my post a bit then! Still, they've been mighty entertaining and well drilled so far, expecting a great second half.

Is anyone else watching a fascinating contest between Uruguay and Senegal not Benin at the Olympics? Despite being outplayed for long periods Senegal not Benin have been clinical in their finishing and currently lead 2-0. Makes me wonder if Saints are watching and learning how to defend in...

I remember reading a small piece on Tadanari's recovery process, September may be best bet for his return to action. While the Premier League will be difficult to adapt to with missing so much training I'm sure we'll see Lee making some kind of impact. Here's his blog for anyone interested...