Southampton, respect where it's due.

Yep, they brought new nets as well. 

We definitely gave them too much then.

They're like 5th highest spenders in the Premier League alone though no? Behind us, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man U. Then there's still teams like Barcelona, Real, Atletico.

They're like 5th highest spenders in the Premier League alone though no? Behind us, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man U. Then there's still teams like Barcelona, Real, Atletico.

They did sell players in excess of £80 million in the summer though. Made a net profit of £36 million.

Southampton's secret is that they have the best youth academy in Britain by a mile. Well oiled machine churning out player after player.

They did sell players in excess of £80 million in the summer though. Made a net profit of £36 million.

Southampton's secret is that they have the best youth academy in Britain by a mile. Well oiled machine churning out player after player.

I'm aware of that, was just reacting to them being 5th highest spenders in Europe, which I assume was based just on their spending, not their income. We basically funded their success last summer. Felt we did the same a few years ago with Newcastle.

I'm aware of that, was just reacting to them being 5th highest spenders in Europe, which I assume was based just on their spending, not their income. We basically funded their success last summer. Felt we did the same a few years ago with Newcastle.

Yep. Biggest mugs in the transfer market. /LFC

Wanyama limping off with dodgey hamstring. Another blow for Koeman with already stretched squad. Cant see them keep winning.

Elia, another wise signing by Koeman.

Elia, another wise signing by Koeman.

Isn't this guy a loan from Bremen. Crazy when you think he is doing so well here while Bremen are struggling so badly in Bundesliga

Isn't this guy a loan from Bremen. Crazy when you think he is doing so well here while Bremen are struggling so badly in Bundesliga

Koeman seems to be playing Elia more as a secondary striker which is interesting as he typically plays left wing. Looks like a decent player but will take a few games to judge if he's the real deal.

Elia plays on the left wing for Southampton, he just has some freedom to switch it up a bit, same as Tadic. Especially on the break he moves to the center, making use of his pace. I'm not surprised he's starting out well, but I will be surprised if he does well for a longer period of time. A loan is a smart deal by Koeman, as Elia has something to prove, he wants to earn a permanent move I'm sure, and he'll want to pay back Koeman. So he's going to be at his best for a while, he's always shown that talent. But he's still thick, and I'd be surprised if his old problems don't surface eventually. If not, it'll be down to some brilliant man management by Koeman.

Still though, next season will be tough for Southampton, as they would probably need to buy Bertrand, Alderweireld and Elia just to stay on par with their current squad.  And they're probably going to loose Schneiderlin and possibly some others. And with European football they'll need more depth. If Schneiderlin moves though, I think Koeman is going to get Clasie from Feyenoord to replace him.

Koeman, one of my favourite players ever, could pick someone out miles away and place the ball at his feet like a genius, has worked wonders as a manager now, quite amazing. But get out of our spot in the top 4

Wow, Forster out for 9-12 months

Wow, Forster out for 9-12 months

The advantage he has is he is a keeper. Being that he is a keeper, he is less likely to struggle to get back to his best when he returns where as so many outfield players are just never the same after doing their knee.