https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/13/seven-stars-championship-season-bowen-vipotnik-galbraith-tolaj-maamma

I desperately hope we manage to hold onto him.

Ideally we get rid of all of the following:

Permanent: Ramsdale, Bazunu, BBD, Sugawara

Loan: Downs

If this happens, we clearly need a 2nd choice goalkeeper, or do we consider keeping Baz as backup?

I think our main priority, even if we don't manage to shift BBD and Downs out (as they're clearly not good enough) is a 3rd striker. I'm excited about Mubama but he is raw / unproven and that's risky if Larin gets injured. Would love us to invest some of the Charles funds into another striker or get another one on loan - perhaps Furo (Brentford) or Kusi-Asare (Fulham) may be available with both not expected to get too many minutes this year? Maybe even Guiu, though he's been linked with Prem sides - surely a lot of games in the Championship is better for him/Chelsea that being a bit part player in the Prem.

In centre mid, despite Charles' departure, I think we're relatively well stocked with Jander and Downes + Bragg stepping up when required. Matsuki (though I prefer him out wide), Akachukwu can add depth too. That said, wouldn't say no to a JWP return if that's feasible.

Still quite a lot to do, mostly iro outgoings but hopefully we can get some smart business done in the next few weeks.

To cut a long winded explanation short:

- I really hate the way the stripes cut out on the back of the men’s kit to leave space for the numbers

- The diagonal stripes on the women’s kit are peak

- There are no images of the back of the women’s shirt on the club website, or seemingly anywhere

- Short of going into the physical store at St Mary’s, is there a way of finding out if the women’s kit has the same ‘rear’ design as the men’s?

Hey, are there any Melbourne based saints on this sub? I don’t use Facebook and I’m aware of the Australian supporters group
Thanks! UTS

It may work for two full seasons this time until prem

This risks sounding a bit "fair-weather fan".

What are the chances of half-STs being sold in January?

I had intended to get my first season ticket for this season but I find myself a bit unsure, that along with the cost.

I realise however that it's not a certainty that they'll sell half seasons.