Southampton have been in this position for years. Getting to a decent level then losing countless players to the vultures in at the 'big' clubs.
Yes, its horrible, but also survival of the richest.
I think the job at Chelsea is so inappropriate for GP with their approach to appointing managers. He might be offered a long term contract but they will not give him the time to do what he has with us. He will out on his ear by the end of the season (albeit with a massive pay off) but to me this...