The Football Thread - 17/18 Season

[Goatseye]

NiKKoM said:

The Fury said:

As as Saints fan, I do not want to be in Europe at all next season. Sure it would be nice to compete on that stage but it takes up resources, you need a bigger squad, messes with games schedules and prize money (unless in champions league and you do well there) just isn't worth it. We just are not ready (in my view).

I'd say generally, I'd prefer Top 4 with Champions League or 8th.

Koeman is ready! but the Saints needs European football to attract better players... he'll get Clasie to replace Schneiderlin but thats because they worked at Feyenoord in Holland.. getting Champions League will give the Saints just that bit extra to attract those just below world class players..

Clasie will most likely end up in FC Porto after Casemiro returns to R.Madrid. He was close to sign for Porto but he took too long to decide and Casemiro was willing to be loaned there.