The only players I would put money on leaving would be Jaidi (rtd), Dickson, Forecast, and Holmes plus a couple of development squad who won't make it into the team in the short term. Connolly remains in favour with his experience, but will depend on opinion about his injury. Any money we have will be spent on 2-4 players, but team will not be dismantled.
An opinion is a carefully thought through and constructed argument that illustrates a particular stance taken by an individual which through debate and considered discussion can be shaped and formed to reflect a balanced construct of reality. Rather sadly JakeW does not have the intellectual ability to form an opinion and he cannot debate an issue. So we are stuck with his constantly repeated and ill informed prejudice. It is as if he thinks that by repeating his ignorant and unfounded nonsence that it will somehow miraculously become a fact. What he has forgotten is that there are rather too many people on this website who have played and understand football to be swayed by his prejudiced pontificating. My advice is put him on your ignore list and discuss matters to do with Saints with people who know and understand football and are articulate enough to explain their views and reasonable enough to accept the views of others and accept that their own view might just be wrong.
Nearly started a new thread but remembered this one just in time. Sharp has been asked for his comments on Saints squad strength for the coming season. As expected, he thinks we'll need to strengthen. Not sure that he said we'd be relegated if we didn't. Anyway, interesting article, as it goes on to highlight all the players coming to the end of their contracts, plus those who have just another year to go. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18003302
Thanks TSS. What is interesting is that all of our major players are tied to long term contracts. Shows what a good planner NC is!
Yeah, I thought that. There are several players with question marks as to whether they would carry on into the new season, and those who wouldn't last that long, within the PL, before being offered for sale. Pretty much all the players listed [with the exception of Jaidi, who is retiring] come into that equation. For some people, Dan Harding would be an omission, but he's obviously on a longer deal. I have no complaints, and besides, players can be sold.
