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The Preseason Thread - 2025/26

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by - Doing The Lambert Walk, May 29, 2025.

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  1. All_Southampton_FC

    All_Southampton_FC Well-Known Member

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    Give the captaincy to Fernandes, it might tempt him to stay!
     
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    All_Southampton_FC, Jul 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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    Yeah, the last time we had a Portuguese captain he did ok.
     
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    Saints_Alive, Jul 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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  3. Che’s Godlike Thighs

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    Fonte had been in England for seven years though, and at Saints for five of those. So he was a senior player, and presumably his English would have been more advanced than Mateus'.

    Only possible captains we have at the club, imo, are McCarthy, Ramsdale, Stephens, Adarma, and Downes.

    Maybe THB too.
     
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    Che’s Godlike Thighs, Jul 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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    Adarma did a decent job covering as captain a couple of years ago, depends if he plays much I suppose.
    I don't like this idea that someone must play because they are the captain.
     
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    Saints_Alive, Jul 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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    McCarthy - we have no idea if he’ll be playing. I suspect not.
    Ramsdale - we have no idea if he’ll be here, he’ll want out if the opportunity arises.
    Stephens - is probably going to remain the captain, but most fans see him as an experienced backup rather than a starter. Plus those sendings off last season…
    Adarma - quite possibly wants out, and should we get promoted he and we know he won’t be part of our plans if he does stay.
    Downes - we know has wanted out recently, no idea if he’s settled with Still or not.
    THB - we know has wanted out, and quite possibly still does.

    So yeah, doesn’t exactly bode well in terms of who should be captain. I think if there is to be an announcement who Stills captain will be, it should wait until after the window shuts.
     
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    RSS, Jul 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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    The new 3 year contract suggests that it’s probably Jack again…
     
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    NNSaint, Jul 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM

  7. Wherefore art thou Romeu?

    Wherefore art thou Romeu? Well-Known Member

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    Jack will be club captain and captain if on the pitch. I definitely wouldn't discount Charles to be matchday Captain.

    Has captained his country, title winning Man City u21 etc. Will be just as important as any player for us this season. Would send a good message I think about the type of team we want to be (young, confident and different to last season!)
     
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    Wherefore art thou Romeu?, Jul 28, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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  8. Saintmagic

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    If he is here of course. Few rumours about him leaving
     
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    Saintmagic, Jul 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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    tomw24 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Very few. And has gone quiet.
     
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    tomw24, Jul 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
  10. Saintmagic

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    Linked with West Ham 3 days ago
     
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    Saintmagic, Jul 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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    tomw24 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Where? Can't see it when doing a google search.
     
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    tomw24, Jul 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
  12. Saintmagic

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    Can’t remember, was something about them wanting a double deal for Dibling and Charles. Probably one of those NewsNow sites.

    It’s quiet on all rumours out atm (haven’t seen anything for Ramsdale/Dibling/Fernandes) but they will likely all go, plus others. Maybe Charles will be one of them
     
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    Saintmagic, Jul 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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