With Saints possessing the strongest squad in their history, pre season transfer panic is no longer necessary. Paul Sturrock's preference to bring in players ready for the first team compliments the depth of quality left by Gordon Strachan.

A couple of weeks ago, the Daily Echo had a pop at the chairman for not spending enough to bring in new players. But do we really need to strengthen at all ?

As the season draws to a close, it has been a perennial habit of Southampton to take the foot off the pedal and cruise into midtable mediocrity. This year, things may have finally changed.

It has always been assumed that Eriksson preferred the combination of big centre forward and small striker. But is that really the case ? Could it be that the only reason Heskey is in the England side, is because he is Owen's partner at club level.

Spare us from players' relatives, who are only ever out for themselves. Or are they ?

With the news that Mark Draper may shortly be reaching a settlement and leaving the club, Saints are in the envious position of having no dead-weight in the squad.

Why Saints transfer policy will bring success to the club.

As Saints strike out in the striking department, we take a look at the situation and have a right old moan.

When the translation came in from one of Strachan's press conferences and it said he was after a central midfielder, many took it to be a misprint.

Matthew Piper's decision to join Sunderland calls into question Saints ability to really go out and get the players they feel will improve their side.

With two good wins under their belts and confidence high, things are looking good for the Saints in the 02/03 season.

Saints seem to think that the current side are capable with a little push of making it into Europe. As we deservedly sit in 15th place, I beg to disagree.

Saints are safe in the Premiership for another season. Although we played as though we were safe weeks ago it took to the second last fixture to clinch it. Should we be expecting a bit more from our side ?

9th April 2002
Comments on an interesting piece on our Oldham companion site showing another fan treated shamefully by his club.

21st January 2002
A little background to this site.

27th November 2002
Saints are constantly linked with players as we hang onto the money created by the Richards transfer. But do we really need to spend it ?

16th November 2002
A look at Southampton's chances of surviving the season in the Premiership.

16th October 2002
Why the change from On The Cross to Footy Mad ?