Crazy Diamond Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 To be fair, you wrote some ****e and he pointed it out and you've thrown your toys out of the pram. I don't feel great about getting annoyed about him. But it was more the frustration at near enough every single post I've made recently being dissected, taken 100% literally, corrected, and such. Not to mention having facts I already know, that most people know in fact, pointed out. There's no need for that. It ends now though. Still not happy about Arsenal taking two of our most talented players, if indeed Ox does go there, getting back to the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 I'm glad that is over. Does it feel like being told "that was the last time" by the bird you dont fancy but always end up sh*gging when ****ed up at the end of each night when you dont pull something better? We've all been there pal, just for most of us, it wasn't when we were on a football forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 I don't feel great about getting annoyed about him. But it was more the frustration at near enough every single post I've made recently dissected, taken 100% literally and such. It ends now though. Still not happy about Arsenal taking two of our most talented players, if indeed Ox does go there. I knew exactly what you meant. It does feel after having (potentially) lost our two brightest prospects to Arsenal in recent years that we are their feeder club and I share your frustration. In the short term though it may be the best move if we can use the money to strengthen in key areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 I don't feel great about getting annoyed about him. But it was more the frustration at near enough every single post I've made recently dissected, taken 100% literally and such. It ends now though. Still not happy about Arsenal taking two of our most talented players, if indeed Ox does go there. Furry muff. To be honest, I would be surprised if Arsenal are that serious. They really need a couple of players who will give their first 11 more steel. Can't see how Wenger can justify spending a hefty chunk on yet another promising youngster. I reckon he will stay as, unless there is a bidding war, I don't think anyone will make an offer we accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 You are not on my ignore list MLG, you keep this place interesting. Selective editing, so I can have it framed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 (edited) Simon Peach, a journalist, posts on these forums and has better contacts than most of us at Saints said on Twitter this evening... #SaintsFC have yet to receive a bid for Alex Chamberlain from Arsenal, as I understand it. Not expecting any movement anytime soon either. Edited 28 June, 2011 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 He's on my ignore list now that's the end of the matter. You are welcome to stick me on ignore if you feel that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 I knew exactly what you meant. It does feel after having (potentially) lost our two brightest prospects to Arsenal in recent years that we are their feeder club and I share your frustration. In the short term though it may be the best move if we can use the money to strengthen in key areas. In a way we aren't much better than Arsenal. Theo was at Swindon's youth set up, Lallana was at Bournemouth's. But you'd think that a club the size of Arsenal, in a city the size of London, would find more of their own players rather than going around nicking others and 'developing' them. Matthew Upson and their current prodigy Jack Wilshere were both at Luton at a young age. In my opinion, Theo hasn't progressed all that much, or at least certainly not as much as he should have done or many thought he should have done. The comments about a lack of footballing brain are right in my opinion. But then again he's scored one more hat-trick for England than I have...! I was speaking to Peter Marinello a few months ago and he said he was disappointed with him, and he ought to know a thing or two about promising wingers. Furry muff. To be honest, I would be surprised if Arsenal are that serious. They really need a couple of players who will give their first 11 more steel. Can't see how Wenger can justify spending a hefty chunk on yet another promising youngster. I reckon he will stay as, unless there is a bidding war, I don't think anyone will make an offer we accept. Indeed, I quite agree. It's all very well signing 'ones for the future', but they've been saying that for years. It doesn't appear to have worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 I wonder how Crazy Diamond and Hypochondriac (both such apt usernames) are going to cope when they see my posts quoted by someone else for the first time...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokingFun Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 I wonder how Crazy Diamond and Hypochondriac (both such apt usernames) are going to cope when they see my posts quoted by someone else for the first time...? Oh please shut up MLG ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 28 June, 2011 Share Posted 28 June, 2011 Err excuse me, Scott Marshall was a highly rated young centre half when we beat off competition from Preston, Luton and Brentford for his signature, he was hailed a coup. Perry Groves was signed with the Alan Shearer money for £750k, big money in those days. We took all of Arsenals best young players back then, except for Merson, Adams and the others that went onto forge decent careers, we just got unlucky i think........ In August 1998, Dave Jones signed Scott Marshall for Southampton on a free transfer. Saints thought they had made a transfer coup, but Marshall soon showed why Arsenal let him go, scoring an own goal in his debut against Leeds United in a 3–0 defeat on 8 September 1998, repeating this four days later in a 4–0 defeat at Newcastle United. He never appeared again for Saints and went out on loan. Good ol' Perry, 16 appearances in two years - did manage 2 goals though, not bad for an attacking winger costing £750k...!! I rest my case Your 'onour...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 If Chamberlain goes for less than 20 million quid Saints have been tucked up. This is 2011. You seen how much other players (not as good as Chamberlain) are going for? Keeping him at Saints will be a serious show of intent. I think we will all sigh loudly if he goes. Not just because he is good - but the next time we get another good player he will be off to some 'big team' etc etc etc... Can't blame the players but it all just sucks. Here's to a salary cap (like it will ever happen but wouldn't it be good?).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toe_punt Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 You wouldn't have the balls to criticise my occupation to my face, so I wouldn't try and do it here. . Quite right! Most reporters are experienced MMA fighters, not wheezy fag smoking midgets....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 Interesting that in Express, it says that Wenger is looking to tie up the deals of Cahill and Gervinho asap! Nothing about OXO when it is also supposed to be a done deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wycombe Saint Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 Wow, there is a lot of hostility on here these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 More speculative re-hashing bollix?...or some truth in it?...... http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/9110424.Gunners__sights_are_on_Alex/?ref=twt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 Rehashed ********. Funnily enough, NONE of the media story's have been true so far...... He is not leaving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 I'm pretty much willing to guarantee Chamberlain will still be here come the end of the transfer window Just a gut feeling, mind. Well obviously it is a gut feeling as you have little real idea what is happening at SFC with regard to transfers. Like me and other posters you just hope for the best but Cortese is running the club and will do what he considers is best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 Seriously just stop it. Why are you such a boring boring lifeless poster? Just stop please. Hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 Hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 Interesting that in Express, it says that Wenger is looking to tie up the deals of Cahill and Gervinho asap! Nothing about OXO when it is also supposed to be a done deal! well yes but Cahill,Gervinho and Samba are real players,players that they need to get back amongst the real front runners,the signing of a boy wonder probably isn't very high on Wenger's list of priorities just now especially if it's a "done deal" which leaves nothing to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 In August 1998, Dave Jones signed Scott Marshall for Southampton on a free transfer. Saints thought they had made a transfer coup, but Marshall soon showed why Arsenal let him go, scoring an own goal in his debut against Leeds United in a 3–0 defeat on 8 September 1998, repeating this four days later in a 4–0 defeat at Newcastle United. He never appeared again for Saints and went out on loan. Good ol' Perry, 16 appearances in two years - did manage 2 goals though, not bad for an attacking winger costing £750k...!! I rest my case Your 'onour...!!! I know they didn't work out but Arsenal could equally argue that they were getting the new Henry and ended up with the new new Pennant when they got Walcott. In terms of highly rated young players signing and not reaching their potential it's Saints 2 Arsenal 1. Arsenal are a feeder club for Saints. FACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchen_block4 Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 You get the feeling Arsenal want him simply to stop anyone else from having him, much like they did with Walcott. Can they justify paying the sums being spoken of for a player that won't play in the first team and when he does, might not be as good as they'd hoped? I'd say not, especially since they aim to win things in the short term and have only brought through one really decent English player for years (Wilshere), but then again I know absolutely nothing about what is happening. I think he'll stay, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him go while English players are moving for crazy prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 You get the feeling Arsenal want him simply to stop anyone else from having him, much like they did with Walcott. Can they justify paying the sums being spoken of for a player that won't play in the first team and when he does, might not be as good as they'd hoped? I'd say not, especially since they aim to win things in the short term and have only brought through one really decent English player for years (Wilshere), but then again I know absolutely nothing about what is happening. I think he'll stay, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him go while English players are moving for crazy prices. He'll never leave if that's the case. The starting price for a decent young English player between premier league club seems to be £15m at the moment. Any highly rated English player automatically has at least £5m added to his price tag because of his country of birth, it's always been the case that English players are over priced. £10m for Heskey, £30m for Rio Ferdinand, £26m for Milner!!! etc etc...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 He'll never leave if that's the case. The starting price for a decent young English player between premier league club seems to be £15m at the moment. Any highly rated English player automatically has at least £5m added to his price tag because of his country of birth, it's always been the case that English players are over priced. £10m for Heskey, £30m for Rio Ferdinand, £26m for Milner!!! etc etc...... I love saying this... "£20m for Jordan Henderson" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 I know they didn't work out but Arsenal could equally argue that they were getting the new Henry and ended up with the new new Pennant when they got Walcott. In terms of highly rated young players signing and not reaching their potential it's Saints 2 Arsenal 1. Arsenal are a feeder club for Saints. FACT. Heaney wasn't half bad for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 29 June, 2011 Share Posted 29 June, 2011 Heaney wasn't half bad for us. Another example of us taking Arsenals best young players. We are massive, then are our feeder club. We give them players that we realise aren't going to cut it and rip them off. FACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 30 June, 2011 Share Posted 30 June, 2011 Not really sure it is reliable but in The Sun they have a little sentance at the end of this article http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3670754/Arsenal-snatch-Gervinho-from-under-Tottenhams-noses.html saying "Arsenal last night started talks with Southampton over ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN. Wenger is certain to sign the 17-year-old midfielder for £12m but the main sticking point is how the transfer will be broken up with the Gunners likely to cough up an initial £6m." If we only get £6m up front i'd say that was not a great deal personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 30 June, 2011 Share Posted 30 June, 2011 Not really sure it is reliable but in The Sun they have a little sentance at the end of this article http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3670754/Arsenal-snatch-Gervinho-from-under-Tottenhams-noses.html saying "Arsenal last night started talks with Southampton over ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN. Wenger is certain to sign the 17-year-old midfielder for £12m but the main sticking point is how the transfer will be broken up with the Gunners likely to cough up an initial £6m." If we only get £6m up front i'd say that was not a great deal personally.I'd say F-UCK OFF Arsenal. Pay it all or F-uck off!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 30 June, 2011 Share Posted 30 June, 2011 (edited) http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3670754/Arsenal-snatch-Gervinho-from-under-Tottenhams-noses.html http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-transfer-news-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-Southampton-starlet-will-sign-July-1st-despite-Manchester-United-Liverpool-interest-article746002.html - They can't both be right. - They can both be wrong. My money is on the latter! Edited 30 June, 2011 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 There's a difference between making a living and doing something in your spare time. Consider yourself ignored. The muppet is on my ignore list, but he still wont go away if people keep quoting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 according to skysports twitter: Arsenal open talks with Southampton over Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - all the latest transfer news on Good Morning Sports Fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 according to skysports twitter: Arsenal open talks with Southampton over Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - all the latest transfer news on Good Morning Sports Fans. I am assuming he is off! Just hope we use the money we get and maybe a decent Arse youngster on loan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 I don't think we will see Alex in a Saints shirt again. Just need too ensure we get the best deal possible. I still believe it is his father pushing this deal through and not nessesarily Alex. Perhaps we need this sale to fund incoming deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergie Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 I think he'll be gone this time next week! Would you seriously stay at saints if arsenal came in for you offering big wages? I don't think so eh!! Good luck to him if he does leave, just hope cortese demand all the money up front plus a sell on fee would be nice. Go on NC...show off your business skills to us all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 Not really sure it is reliable but in The Sun they have a little sentance at the end of this article http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3670754/Arsenal-snatch-Gervinho-from-under-Tottenhams-noses.html saying "Arsenal last night started talks with Southampton over ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN. Wenger is certain to sign the 17-year-old midfielder for £12m but the main sticking point is how the transfer will be broken up with the Gunners likely to cough up an initial £6m." If we only get £6m up front i'd say that was not a great deal personally. I just can't see NC agreeing to terms that are not fantastic for us. If they agree on 12 mil then NC will want as much of it up front now or they can jog on. I don't even think NC wants any instalments at all although he may end up having to concede it's the way things happen in footy. Being a banker however, he may offer a better deal for a one off fee or a higher price based on instalments. Bit like interest payments on a loan? Can't honestly see him still being here come the start of the season but would not be surprised if I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 That said, how many times have we seen reports that talks are going on or a deal is in place? Until we hear from the club it could all be gash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 That said, how many times have we seen reports that talks are going on or a deal is in place? Until we hear from the club it could all be gash. we will probably hear from the club in 3 hours lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 I think he'll be gone this time next week! Would you seriously stay at saints if arsenal came in for you offering big wages? I don't think so eh!! Well then you think wrong my friend. Of course I'd seriously stay at Saints if Arsenal came calling. But we're Saints fans, we love the club. Oxo is different. Will be gutted if he leaves which now looks very likely. Just **** off Wenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 SSN confirm official talks are taking place for arsenal to sign Oxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 SSN confirm official talks are taking place for arsenal to sign Oxo And unless they pay to our terms we aren't interested. Still a long way to go, NC will not sell easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 And unless they pay to our terms we aren't interested. Still a long way to go, NC will not sell easily. I agree. £10m being bandied around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFKA South Woodford Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 The price of Oxlade Chamberlain: At least £10million up front, 40% sell on fee and loan back for a season. If 'The Arse' and Whinger match that, they can get to see him in their ****e kit. Only negotiation is for the fee, and each time they low ball us, we tell them it's an insult and up the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 SSN confirm official talks are taking place for arsenal to sign Oxo Is that not just SSN reporting what's in the papers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 Would like to have seen us bring a few faces in before selling Oxo. If we are supposedly struggling to meet the valuations of recent players, then it will get a hell of a lot harder now other clubs know we have a bigger transfer kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 Would like to have seen us bring a few faces in before selling Oxo. If we are supposedly struggling to meet the valuations of recent players, then it will get a hell of a lot harder now other clubs know we have a bigger transfer kitty. About to say the same. This problem ballsed us up in January. We were looking at targets and everytime we enquired, other clubs were expecting us to sell AOC and therefore have at least 10m. They then put their price up and we say bugger off. IMO, the sooner he goes, the better it is for us this season and in this transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 SSN confirm official talks are taking place for arsenal to sign Oxo And Hart our manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 Breaking news arsenal in talks with saints over oxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolsaint29 Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 Chamberlain in training today, until bid on the table there is nothing to talk about according to Jordan Sibley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 1 July, 2011 Share Posted 1 July, 2011 Adkins on Chamberlain - "He is in doing fitness tests today. Until there is a bid on the table there is nothing to talk about" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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