Stattmeister Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 tbf since the end of the season, this forum has been crying out for a classic speculation thread like this. makes things more interesting. +1. Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 If we sign Freddy Adu I will staple my **** to a giraffe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Erm because it is him: http://twitter.com/freddyadu11 Ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 tbf since the end of the season, this forum has been crying out for a classic speculation thread like this. makes things more interesting. I agree. I feel much more at home now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 http://www.soccer365.com/english_premiership/story_26510195119.php another link, this was from y/day. (it's good that they still class us in the premiership section of their site!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rabbit Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 I can't understand some of the negative reactions we are getting on here...he is clearly of a ''decent'' calibre and therefore more than good enough for us....add to that he has international experience in a very decent side, has played for top european football clubs, is still only 20 i think...and he is known internationally.... I'm sure Nike are all over him and millions of 'soccer' fans in the USA. It could be a huge commercial coup for us and a bloody good signing on the pitch too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie79 Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 "Adu recently finished a loan spell with Greek club Aris Thessaloniki and will return to Portugal for the 2010/11 season with Benfica." http://www.tribalfootball.com/benfica%E2%80%99s-adu-switches-agents-863501 According to what I've seen (albeit on Wikipedia) the loan with Aris was 18 months and only started in Jan 2010. So it's not just finished, he's still there til the end of next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 According to what I've seen (albeit on Wikipedia) the loan with Aris was 18 months and only started in Jan 2010. So it's not just finished, he's still there til the end of next season? Loans can be paid off or ended like Saints did with the Puncheon loan to MK Dons when they signed him from Plymouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 According to what I've seen (albeit on Wikipedia) the loan with Aris was 18 months and only started in Jan 2010. So it's not just finished, he's still there til the end of next season? the article states that we'll have to come to an agreement with the greek club too. Similar to what happened with the Punchon deal (as his mk don's loan was cut short) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 No doubt about it, if we got Freddie Adu, it would be an amazing signing. He would terrify teams in this league and would surely be pretty decent in the championship, and young enough to stay for a while. Would really turn some heads too. I still just can't see it happening though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 think its safe to say that the vast majority of saints fans would shoot their bolt if this came off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleonothing Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Right time for another OOO news round up He turned down Hull and the premiership in January in order to go to play in Greece http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Freddy-Adu-turns-down-Hull-City-in-favour-of-Greek-loan-move-article279463.html Do we really think he would step down 2 divisions from there (or did he turn it down purely becasue it was Hull? It is an awful place) Meanwhile from earlier in the month the Yanks (and this is purely american "soccer" fans) reckon he should stay in Greece and then return to replace Donovan at Galaxy It would appear that this story is starting to surface in America though, all be it in the rumours pages http://www.soccer365.com/english_premiership/story_26510195119.php Also being mentioned on the Utd pages http://www.redcafe.net/f60/usa-announces-23-man-roster-297266/index2.html As well as most interestingly being mentioned on Benfica pages http://www.planetbenfica.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&p=9328 Ans has been picke up by other news pages in Portugal http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://www.indiscutivel.com/noticia%3Fid%3D349577%26th%3D1&ei=33r-S9T_EI-04Qa3n4zSDQ&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CDYQ7gEwCDhk&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dfreddy%2Badu%2B%252B%2Bsouthampton%26start%3D100%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26prmd%3Dn (translated via google) I'll see if I can find anything else. OOO Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Ok... It's one of the small number of verified accounts on Twitter so is def him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 I can't understand some of the negative reactions we are getting on here...he is clearly of a ''decent'' calibre and therefore more than good enough for us....add to that he has international experience in a very decent side, has played for top european football clubs, is still only 20 i think...and he is known internationally.... I'm sure Nike are all over him and millions of 'soccer' fans in the USA. It could be a huge commercial coup for us and a bloody good signing on the pitch too! this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 This is about as likely as me sexing my mum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnutman Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Would make sense that we were holding back on signings if we were to make a marquee signing. Would be brilliant if we did sign him as at 20 he could still fulfill the potential he was tipped too have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Johnson Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Can't see this myself, but I'd love it if we signed him... Love it!!! In fact, would probably be the most exciting signing since we signed Kevin Phillips!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINIBARCELONASAINT Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Is Oliver Beirhoff still joining??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Johnson Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Is Oliver Beirhoff still joining??? Apprentley We are after Carsten Jancker and Paul Merson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Is Oliver Bierhoff still joining? Apparently we are after Carsten Jancker and Paul Merson. Throw Rudi Skacel into the mix and we'll score goals for fun next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TijuanaTim Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 I know that I'll be inundated by the oh-so predictable wave of anti-US and TT knockers, but I'm gonna say this anyway 'cause it just don't bother me. Firsty as Rabbit says, this would be an incredible signing he is the same age and more effective than Theo (innnnnnnnncoming). He would tear Div III cloggers up for @ss-paper. He is fast, skillful, resiliant with a fantastic attitude. He has been thru' a brutal apprenticeship with some of Europe's best since he was barely a child. He is potentially a superstar waiting to happen - and (here's the punchline) I just cannot see him coming to Saints...I wish he would. Hey, this could all be rubbish, I have been known to get things wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 I really doubt he's 20. Would be a fantastic signing from the few clips I've seen of him over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 I really doubt he's 20. Very true, just because he was born June 1989 doesn't mean he's 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 If we sign Freddy Adu I will staple my **** to a giraffe. Marwell opens at 8 am ................:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shearer Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Right time for another OOO news round up He turned down Hull and the premiership in January in order to go to play in Greece http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Freddy-Adu-turns-down-Hull-City-in-favour-of-Greek-loan-move-article279463.html Do we really think he would step down 2 divisions from there (or did he turn it down purely becasue it was Hull? It is an awful place) Meanwhile from earlier in the month the Yanks (and this is purely american "soccer" fans) reckon he should stay in Greece and then return to replace Donovan at Galaxy It would appear that this story is starting to surface in America though, all be it in the rumours pages http://www.soccer365.com/english_premiership/story_26510195119.php Also being mentioned on the Utd pages http://www.redcafe.net/f60/usa-announces-23-man-roster-297266/index2.html As well as most interestingly being mentioned on Benfica pages http://www.planetbenfica.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&p=9328 Ans has been picke up by other news pages in Portugal http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://www.indiscutivel.com/noticia%3Fid%3D349577%26th%3D1&ei=33r-S9T_EI-04Qa3n4zSDQ&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CDYQ7gEwCDhk&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dfreddy%2Badu%2B%252B%2Bsouthampton%26start%3D100%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26prmd%3Dn (translated via google) I'll see if I can find anything else. OOO Out You had to ruin the dream didn't you! :smt089 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 You had to ruin the dream didn't you! :smt089 Well we all have to wake up sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Freddy Adu will certainly be the new 'Rudi Skacel'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 I think the Adu rumour has been put out there to throw other clubs off the scent of our prime target. I can reveal Saints have infact been tracking another former child prodigy:- I sent him a "tweet" to see if he knew about our interest. He replied "What you talkin' bout Willis";) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instinct Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 He's originally from Ghana - I've worked with a football academy in Ghana and all the boys are registered several years below their real age - normally 2-4 years. I've seen a 16 yr old registered as 11 so he could play in an under 12 team - its why Ghana and Nigeria perform so well at under 20 level and fifa want to introduce bone scanning... I doubt he is 20... would still be a brilliant signing tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Can't be bothered to look through the entire thread but as I understand he needs a work permit. There's no chance he'll get one so it won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 He isn't a Striker. He is a midfielder... Who can play as a forward. Maybe you're right, but he keeps on being labeled "striker" and "forward" when you start reading up on him. What's more is that he has only played 45 first team games in the last three years. Before signing for Benfica in 2007 he had a lacklustre period with Real Salt Lake. He never broke into the Benfica side and was loaned to AC Monaco for a year, not to learn, but with "an option to buy". Monaco didn't excercise the option, because Adu didn't make it. After that he hasn't made it at Belenenses, and he has recently struggled in Greece. The Youtube pictures shows a very young man with an impressive box of tricks. According to those who have followed him he hasn't retained the tricks, and not learnt the tactics of the game. I haven't seen him play at all outside the Youtube clips, and maybe he would be worth a punt, but he has got a lot to prove. Nothing to get prematurely excited about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 i just hope scott_saints films it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleonothing Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 (edited) OOO's further news roundup Currently being discussing on the Brighton forums. Including a special mention for Hypo's tweet http://northstandchat.com/showthread.php?p=3523850 From the echo http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/8137346.Saints_transfer_rumours_round_up/?action=complain&cid=8535924 Also reported here, where interestingly enough someone claims Tyson is on his way to Saints as well http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/ Being discussed here, where Hypo brings it to their attention http://www.footballforums.net/forums/showthread.php?t=252627 Bizzarely an Online Finance Blog reports the story http://onlinefinanceblog.com/general/loan/southampton-trying-to-secure-permit-for-benfica%E2%80%99s-adu/ "We are football" run with it http://www.we-are-football.com/posts/triballfootball-2010-may-27-southampton-trying-to-secure-permit-for-benfica-s-adu Meanwhile Yahoo Sport Australia has http://au.sports.yahoo.com/football/news/article/-/7302917/ What is interesting is that most are using Tribal Football as their source. No smoke without fire? Or is it simply the latest in a long line of football rumours which come from nowhere and end up where they started. I'll keep digging! OOO Edited 27 May, 2010 by doubleonothing Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 He's originally from Ghana - I've worked with a football academy in Ghana and all the boys are registered several years below their real age - normally 2-4 years. I've seen a 16 yr old registered as 11 so he could play in an under 12 team - its why Ghana and Nigeria perform so well at under 20 level and fifa want to introduce bone scanning... I doubt he is 20... would still be a brilliant signing tho I listen to the BBC World Football podcast and the North American football expert always bangs on about that, he think he's closer to 24/25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Story been picked up in the Greek press now. http://www.gazzetta.gr/football/super-league/item/84972-αντού-για-σαουθάμπτον Translated into English... http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.gr%2Ffootball%2Fsuper-league%2Fitem%2F84972-αντού-για-σαουθάμπτον&sl=auto&tl=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TijuanaTim Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 I listen to the BBC World Football podcast and the North American football expert always bangs on about that, he think he's closer to 24/25. You had to see the first films and clips of him here, he was just a little boy, but then again what do I know, I mean I didn't even realize there was no such word as gullibility?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Lol. http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/807760-adu-reveals-hull-bid-on-twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopkins Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 4th Jan. 2010. Hth. Although the fact he turned them down probably shows he'll never consider joining us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 TBF though it was Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Hull and Phil Brown :shudder: I'd rather play for my 5-a-side team than join Hull working for Phil "orange" Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 He's originally from Ghana - I've worked with a football academy in Ghana and all the boys are registered several years below their real age - normally 2-4 years. I've seen a 16 yr old registered as 11 so he could play in an under 12 team - its why Ghana and Nigeria perform so well at under 20 level and fifa want to introduce bone scanning... I doubt he is 20... would still be a brilliant signing tho Someone that works for Crystal Palace told me Victor Moses is in his mid 20's. As for Adu, would be a big statement of intent if we signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Someone that works for Crystal Palace told me Victor Moses is in his mid 20's. As for Adu, would be a big statement of intent if we signed him. There's no way Kanu is 33 or Yakubu is 27 either. I honestly wouldn't be suprised if Kanu was closer to 50 than 33. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Yeah Kanu definitely looks like an old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Someone that works for Crystal Palace told me Victor Moses is in his mid 20's. As for Adu, would be a big statement of intent if we signed him. Wouldn't be Louis would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadesmith Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Unheard of by us - they apparently finished fourth in their top flight last season. Yeah but to paraphrase Bill Hicks, 'After the first three Greek teams...theres a reaaaaaaaal big ****ing drop-off' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Kanu is 64. FACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Song for Adu? ABBAs I do? 'We love you Adu Adu Adu Adu Adu ooooo !' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Song for Adu? ABBAs I do? 'We love you Adu Adu Adu Adu Adu ooooo !' Fred Adu Adu, There's nothing that he can't do, He's better than John Carew, Fred Adu Adu, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthamSteve Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Agado anyone? FRED AAAA DU DU DU THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN'T DO FRED A DU DU DU HE USED TO PLAY FOR MAN U. - that line sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st alex Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Would be a good signing...will get us noticed more. But he hasn't fulfilled the potential he was given as a 15 year old. Much like Walcott. If he turns out like Walcott I'd be more than happy. Lee Holmes might be a better comparision, set for huge things as a 15/16 yr old and never really forfilled it. Although if he's been playing for Benfica, Monaco and Aris then he should be quality at this level. 5 goals in 19 games at Benfica, probably most of his appearances were as a sub as well, so not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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