https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www....idi-Manchester-United-Southampton-Arsenal/amp After Ndidi apparently but he won't join us as we don't pay big money.
http://sportwitness.co.uk/court-ruling-graziano-pelle-southampton-transfer-good-news-dutch-club/ There has been an ongoing tax case in Holland because of Pelle's transfer to Southampton. An arcane tax rule would have meant that the transfer fee could have been wiped out by tax liability....the problem was that Pelle was paid a bonus as a reward for attracting a good price which came up against a rule designed to stop bankers getting bonuses when they've failed (sounds like a good idea). The club has won the case which will mean that there will be no similar problems with the Tadic and Clasie transfers.
I've asked this before but got no responses... is there any reason why we only took 1500 tickets (smallest allocation) for Chelsea away when it's arguably our 2nd closest trip? Also the game Virgin have decided to knock a tenner off the price.
I did wonder that, but thought I might be being too cynical... But if that's the case... then it's a bit **** really isn't it?
Copied this from SaintsWeb.....apparently a brain is a hindrance to a footballer. ''From what I've read JWP is an intelligent guy. Son of a barrister, albeit a Skate, I believe he was clever enough for a top Uni place. This isn't the norm with footballers and may explain why it has taken him a little longer to get where he is. Very good player now and will only get better''.
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/04/0...ld-leave-southampton-at-the-end-of-th/page/1/ This isn't new news, but McCarthy talking about his future as his contract runs out soon at Saints. There are other ways to the top...he should look for alternative ways to forge ahead and look forward to the day he comes back to haunt us. No team has room for all its youngsters, so good luck to him.
Did you not know there is a direct correlation between intelligence, or lack of, and footballing ability! Explains everything, two England legends: Rooney and Beckham!
And Alan Shearer. In "Taking Le Tiss" Matt devotes a whole chapter to the denseness of the great man's mind. My favourite was when he was asked what he wanted in his lunchtime omelette: "Egg", came the reply.
Especially if Cedric disappears to Barcelona/Chelsea as Pied will be ready soon and McCarthy has had a good years experience in a tough league and done very well. Be a shame for him not to get his chance
Agreed - deserves a chance like McQueen/Stephens/Sims have had, in my opinion. Not convinced Pied will be a long-term solution either - McCarthy certainly could be.
Don't think there's any evidence in yet anyway. Not quite a matter of not being convinced, rather than let's see the guy play so we can make a judgement.
Agree TSS, SF4L what exactly is it that makes you say that about Pied? Haven't really got anything to judge him on have we?
Nothing to judge him on at all - just gives me a Martina feel as in he's a stop-gap backup and someone who the manager trusts.
He would possibly have become first choice RB but for his injury. Martina would have gone before the end of August too.
