Loan season

It's been confirmed today that Saganowski is on trial, with the possibilty of a loan move being considered. Leon Best who has been shining during his loan period at league one side Yeovil, scoring 7 times in 9 starts, and there is a possibility of his loan being extended til the end of the season with Burley encouraged by his progress. Saints veteran keeper Kevin Miller has gone on loan to struggling torquay. On Balewatch today, the daily echo reported that apparently the bookmakers thought it more likely that Wycombe would beat Chelsea, than Bale starting next season with Saints. Sadly, this probably isn't far wrong!! Lets just hope we keep him til then at least.

The reserves returned to competitive action tonight for the first time in two months. The game marked the return to action of Nathan Dyer, who successfully came through 45 minutes, and gave useful run-outs to squad players (Bialkowski, Cranie, Makin, Lallana and Prutton). But it was two goals from the younger players which provided the saints second string with the 2-1 victory over Brighton. An early header fron Cedric Baseya and a fine individual goal from Jamie White. The win continued the reserves 100% season.

Monday morning rolls around again!
Transfer news: Again Burley has stated Gareth Bale is not for sale!! Do we really believe this? If the board can't get him tied down to a longer contract and someone offers £7 million then will they be able to resist? I really hope so, otherwise our faint hopes of automatic promotion are surely gone.

David Prutton does appear to be on his way to Hull after Saints have apparently accepted an 'improved' bid. Last week they reportedly rejected a £400k offer for the midfielder. Hull are his home town club and if he is not in Burley's immediate plans now (with 3 right-midfielders out injured), then its probably best to cash in now, before losing him for free in the summer. He's done ok for saints. But I don't feel he ever fulfilled his potential, coming to saints from being forest captain and an england u-21 star. Injuries haven't helped of late, and I was glad to see him score the other week. But its probably time for him to get a fresh start.

The promise of a £2 million investment from Michael Wilde was interesting. I heard a quote saying that it wasn't for transfer fees. If it wasn't that then what is it for? Wages hopefully! If they can use that money to keep Bale for a while longer and bring in two or three handy loan signings, we've still got a chance.

Finally, if any of you missed them, I found the FA cup 3rd round highlights of Torquay v Saints on youtube. Enjoy!