Official January Transfers and HCDAJFU Thread

[NickG]

rumours dried up on here (well decent ones)

 

If the Stocks/Danns ones were true would have thought they would have completed by now

[CWD]

rumours dried up on here (well decent ones)

 

If the Stocks/Danns ones were true would have thought they would have completed by now

 

 

Not necessarily, we still have two weeks to go, dont panic

[NickG]

yes plenty of time, but if players were keen and we were would not have thought it would take long to agree prices - unless we are leaving them we low offer and seeing how their nerve goes over window

[Saint_clark]

Or perhaps it takes longer to negotiate terms with players dropping down a division...

[for_heaven's_Saint]

Or perhaps it takes longer to negotiate terms with players dropping down a division...

 

Yes, plus the fact the squad was away for a couple of days could have delayed a deal until Monday or Tuesday.

[NickG]

who knows!

[Saint Charlie]

Im sure Solent will ask Pardew after the game about anymore signings.

[Matthew Le God]

Im sure Solent will ask Pardew after the game about anymore signings.

 

...and he won't give away much.

[Somewhere In Northam]

Im sure Solent will ask Pardew after the game about anymore signings.

 

and like the previous 297 interviews, he will give sweet **** all away

[Thedelldays]

I heard that saints were having a look at eastwood

[saint lard]

I heard that saints were having a look at eastwood

 

I wonder if this ties in with the article where Coleman has a pop at saints reference the ward transfer that did'nt happen, and could put a propective further deal between Saints and Coventry in doubt.

[shirleysfc]

I heard that saints were having a look at eastwood

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Would be a good signing, but I can't Coventry rushing to do business with us after the Ward affair.

[NickG]

they will - they are only upset cos they didn't get the money!

[SNSUN]

A creative midfielder please ffs :-d

[NickG]

if we bid for stock (as confirmed by Pardew) he is after good level midfielders

[S-Clarke]

if we bid for stock (as confirmed by Pardew) he is after good level midfielders

 

more of an enquiry rather than a formal bid IMO - but now with hammond out with an Achilles injury, i guess we'll find out one way or another next week.

[krissyboy31]

I heard that saints were having a look at eastwood

 

Never really rated him TBH and he was p!ss poor against the Skates in the week.

[Tac-tics]

Did Pards give much away in relation to transfer's after Millwall game.

[S-Clarke]

Did Pards give much away in relation to transfer's after Millwall game.

 

only confirmed his interest in Stock, but the problem is that Doncasters valuation doesn't meet ours....at the moment.

[InvictaSaint]

only confirmed his interest in Stock, but the problem is that Doncasters valuation doesn't meet ours....at the moment.

 

I think your last three words - deliberately chosen, I'm sure - are the most important. Doncaster already knew, Stock already knew, and now we Saints fans and the rest of the football world knows, that we are after Brian. The current difference in valuation is IMO irrelevant as Donny know they risk having an unsettled player for the rest of the season, if no other bids are forthcoming and one who, if memory serves, could leave for free at the end of the season (I think he is out of contract but am happy to be corrected). This is the beginning of a longish bartering process and for that reason I don't think it is a coincidence that Gillett has yet to sign for them despite their advertised interest. Pardew has put it out there now, so watch this space....

[Chez]

my mate Stephen Dawson has turned down a contract at Bury and is available on a free in the summer. http://www.burytimes.co.uk/sport/football/shakers/shakersupdates/4823703.Dawson_still_a_key_man_for_Bury__says_Knill/

we should be enquiring. He's not a mate really, I just rate him as a player.

[Tom28]

If I'm honest, I didn't think prior to today that a CM was a priority but after seeing todays game, and how we didn't produce anything going forward, i think a decent CM is exactly what we need. With Holmes back in the mix and Antonio showing he can do a job up top, along with Lallana, Lambert, James and Connolly, I think we have enough cover in the wide areas and up front.

 

Never seen Stock play but if he's decent then get him in. I have seen Danns play three times - remember him being very good in one of them and dont remember much from him in the other two so he couldn't have been that good, but either one would be a decent addition.

 

Anyone who think that with the signing midweek we've solved the right-back problem, think again. The more I think over JO's performance today, the more it angers me that Pards said he played well.

[Tom28]

Oh and the Millwall number 5 - Paul Robinson - was a man mountain today. Won EVERYTHING. Kept Lambert and Lallana really quiet. Unlike Seaborne who won NOTHING.

[saint_stevo]

Would be nice to get rid of some of the crap in our squad

[Saint Without a Halo]

only confirmed his interest in Stock, but the problem is that Doncasters valuation doesn't meet ours....at the moment.

 

He would say that would't he? it is a negotiation of course!

[NickG]

Beckford is staying at Leeds.

 

Less competition for forwards for us?

[Clifford Nelson]

If AP is to carry on playing Lallana in the middle of the park behind or sideways of Lambert (where I don't think he is very effective) there is only room for two CMs, which have been Scneiderlin and Hammond so far. Would playing Stock instead of either of them make a great difference?

 

Or would Stock be interesting as the third CM, moving Lallana back to LM in a 4-5-1? I can't really see that replacing S or H would be a massive step forward in itself.

[hypochondriac]

If we don't sign a forward I will be disappointed. We clearly need one.

[iansums]

If we don't sign a forward I will be disappointed. We clearly need one.

 

If we don't sign a midfielder I will be disappointed. We clearly need one.

[Saint J 77]

If we don't sign a midfielder I will be disappointed. We clearly need one.

 

If we don't sign a midfielder and a forward I will be disappointed. We clearly need Both!

[AndyNorthernSaints]

my mate Stephen Dawson has turned down a contract at Bury and is available on a free in the summer. http://www.burytimes.co.uk/sport/football/shakers/shakersupdates/4823703.Dawson_still_a_key_man_for_Bury__says_Knill/

we should be enquiring. He's not a mate really, I just rate him as a player.

 

Rated him a few years ago when he played for Mansfield. Not seen much of him at Bury but would be a decent addition to our midfield. Probably not well known enough to please alot of people on here though.

[Chez]

Rated him a few years ago when he played for Mansfield. Not seen much of him at Bury but would be a decent addition to our midfield. Probably not well known enough to please alot of people on here though.

 

he's been their skipper and won player of the season last year as well as making the PFA team of the year. He scored yesterday running beyond the strikers and getting into the box. I didn't realise he was near the end of his contract otherwise I'd of said we'd have a very hard time getting him, but seeing as he wants to play at a higher level maybe we have a chance. The big problem is the number of sides up there that could offer him a deal without him having to move.

[AndyNorthernSaints]

he's been their skipper and won player of the season last year as well as making the PFA team of the year. He scored yesterday running beyond the strikers and getting into the box. I didn't realise he was near the end of his contract otherwise I'd of said we'd have a very hard time getting him, but seeing as he wants to play at a higher level maybe we have a chance. The big problem is the number of sides up there that could offer him a deal without him having to move.

 

Yep saw that goal today. Just the type of thing Saints are missing, a player making runs from midfield into the penalty area.

[MerceSaint28]

JIMMY ABDOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Completely bossed our midfield yesterday. Quick, strong and good in the tackle, need i say more........

[Stu Man Do]

Not strictly a target for January but Chris Martin at Norwich is out of contract in the summer, 16 goals this season and according to Lambert is the best finisher at the club. Either a cheeky bid now or get him in for next season?

[St.Patrik]

Another player from Coventry perhaps ?

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/football-rumours-gossip/2010/01/18/elliott-ward-row-hits-coventry-city-and-southampton-relations-92746-25625095/

[del boy]

Two names I haven't heard mentioned before have appeared on the Echo list of possibles:

 

Nathan Delfouneso of Villa, and

Pim Balkestein, Ipswich

 

Last time I saw a name on their list that no-one else had mentioned we ended up signing him - Jon Otsemobor

 

..anyone heard any rumours about the two above?

[Wycombe Saint]

God it is really slow today on the transfer front (and i mean that for all clubs.) Bored in work and need some good news about a CM of CF. Anyone managed to find anything?

[Chez]

Two names I haven't heard mentioned before have appeared on the Echo list of possibles:

 

Nathan Delfouneso of Villa, and

Pim Balkestein, Ipswich

 

Last time I saw a name on their list that no-one else had mentioned we ended up signing him - Jon Otsemobor

 

..anyone heard any rumours about the two above?

 

there was a lot of talk earlier in the season about Pim signing a new Ipswich contract. Not sure if that ever took place. 76er already suggested him though. I'll add Delfouneso (is that the right spelling?)

[Saint 76er]

there was a lot of talk earlier in the season about Pim signing a new Ipswich contract. Not sure if that ever took place. 76er already suggested him though. I'll add Delfouneso (is that the right spelling?)

 

Original rumour was Saga to Ipswich with Balkestein coming to us, but that seems unlikely now we have (probably) signed a full compliment of defenders.

 

Delfaunseo on loan from Villa has been a recurring rumour for a while, but suspect that one is just pie in the sky.

 

Rumour on 606 today suggests Jason Scotland from Wigan on loan. Very good call if it were to happen as Scotland not quite cut it in the Prem but would score shed loads in League 1.

[thefuriousb]

Watching Sky Sports News, just seen that Jack Cork is back playing for Chelsea Reserves.

 

Would suggest Cov not extending the loan.

 

He looked a class act in the first half of our dutch experiment season

[saint lard]

Nobby Solano has not gained a permanent deal at Colchester,perhaps he is unfit or generally not up to it anymore.

 

I would let him train with us, just to take a look.

Edited 19 January, 2010 by saint lard

[Master Bates]

Rivaldo to Saints AAAAAAAAAAAAH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA, best thing i've seen in ages, wonder where the original source came from.

 

Without doubt, the best rumours were that of Rivaldo joining on £38k a week and Charles Asampong Taylor, a 29-year-old player from Ghana. Generous – yet badly written – comparisons have been made between him and Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

Apparently, he was announced on Boxing Day as a £2m signing for Saints. A signing Pardew was pleased to have made due to the pair being lifelong friends.

 

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/view_from_the_chapel/4856635.Rivaldo_to_Saints____and_other_assorted_tales/

[The Godfather]

Lee Barnard from Southend was for £200000 was mentioned in one of the rags this morning.

[shurlock]

Nobby Solano has not gained a permanent deal at Colchester,perhaps he unfit or generally not up to it anymore.

 

I would let him train with us, just to take a look.

 

+1. class is permanent (not like boothroyd would know). As to fitness, you can only take a look....

[Saint 76er]

Latest ITK rumour, courtesy of a Brighton based Saints fan on the Echo forum, is Glenn Murray for 400k. He certainly carved us up at SMS but don't know if he is always that good. Dean Wilkins probably has the inside running on him though...

[SuperSAINT]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5871102,00.html

 

Would this make a loan move for Vokes more possible?

[Scudamore]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5871102,00.html

 

Would this make a loan move for Vokes more possible?

 

They'll be wanting him when they're back in the Championship next season

[Give it to Ron]

Will be an update about transfers later on the OS according to twitter - moves out is my guess loans etc

[EBS1980]

Will be an update about transfers later on the OS according to twitter - moves out is my guess loans etc

 

 

That was my thoughts, players out rather than players in. Must be some news to report otherwise they wouldn't give us an update.