trousers Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 @jordansibley: Chamberlain switch to Arsenal now confirmed. See www.saintsfc.co.uk for full story #saintsfc #afc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2414134,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giamlarrahan Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 That's one off the bus who didn't want to be here! Good luck to him in the Carling Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Beat you by 6 seconds....all's fair in live and war... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 "Record deal". Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_disco123 Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 he was rubbish anyway, does anybody know how much we sold him for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Good DeRiddance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad saints fan Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 what is the highest ever paid for a championship player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Previous record was "Blown out of the water". Previous record was £12.5m for Walcott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 What was the previous record deal? Walcott? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Quite a catty statement, esp the last line. Like to know what is meant by club record. A huge discrepancy between the £15m (12m+3m) cited by our lot and the £12m (£5+£7m) mentioned by some goons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Can someone paste the text as the mobile site doesn't have the article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Previous record was "Blown out of the water". Previous record was £12.5m for Walcott. Didn't we end up settling for less or was that Bale I'm thinking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Quite a catty statement, esp the last line. Like to know what is meant by club record. A huge discrepancy between the £15m (12m+3m) cited by our lot and the £12m (£5+£7m) mentioned by some goons. Thought exactly the same thing. Another knock suffered in pre-season delayed his return to action as he sat out Saturday's opening day win in the Championship over Leeds United, meaning that he moves into the top flight having never played above the third tier of English football. Not just catty, that's meow-vellous. (already getting coat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Didn't we end up settling for less or was that Bale I'm thinking about? Yes, but I guess 12.5 was the original fee agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Independent and Press Association reporting £12m in advance and a further £3m in add-ons. If that's the case, we've absolutely taken them to the cleaners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 £12m + £3m add-ons. Sweet! Paves the way for a couple of quality signings - and I mean quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Bit of a shame we didn't get to see more of him but glad NC took Arsenal to the cleaners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint-ross Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 SSN reporting £7mil + add-ons. hope they are wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 15m!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Might put a few quid on Wenger getting sacked this season. Absolute madness, and I bet the gooners are really ****ed off with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 SSN reporting £7mil + add-ons. hope they are wrong! I trust our OS 'blown previous record out of the water' does not = 7m! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 It's so refreshing to have a guy like NC running our football club. What an amazing deal for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Arsenal's Playground XI for the Carling Cup grows stronger. We've got a good deal for the Club, we don't *need* him if the Leeds performance and result is anything to go by and there's no more silly speculation. All in all a good day if you ask me. I was gutted when Walcott and Bale left, this time I'm actually pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 8 August, 2011 I bow at the feet of Nicola Cortese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 SSN reporting £7mil + add-ons. hope they are wrong! Press association are usually spot on. They say £12m plus £3m in add ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 LOL! Cheers Arsene. He really does take his reserve league seriously doesn't he! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Arsenal's Playground XI for the Carling Cup grows stronger. We've got a good deal for the Club, we don't *need* him if the Leeds performance and result is anything to go by and there's no more silly speculation. All in all a good day if you ask me. I was gutted when Walcott and Bale left, this time I'm actually pleased. A good deal for the club, but whether it's great depends on how we spend the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Good luck to him - would have liked to see more of him in a Saints shirt but ho hum SFC moves on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Pretty sure previous record upfront sale was Dean Richards to Spurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 It's so refreshing to have a guy like NC running our football club. What an amazing deal for us. Yep. I remember the dark days when Askham and Branfoot gave away Shearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Breaking news aoc injured sat on the bench awaiting the press confrence. has several splinters in his backside already. will he need a child seat installed on the subs bench ate the emirates Goodbye Ox. I hope it works out well for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Arsenal's Playground XI for the Carling Cup grows stronger. We've got a good deal for the Club, we don't *need* him if the Leeds performance and result is anything to go by and there's no more silly speculation. All in all a good day if you ask me. I was gutted when Walcott and Bale left, this time I'm actually pleased. I think a lot of fans will agree with you on this. I certainly do. Just goes to show how far Southampton FC have come since the last time we sold a big player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 No point having a player here who doesn't want to be here. I don't wish him well. Its not like he needs our best wishes. I'm sure his new large weekly wages will make him happy enough as he warms Arsenal's bench. I'll laugh if he gets a serious injury in his first Arsenal reserve match. At least he has probably sorted out his dads pension for the signing on fee alone I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Shearer was a british transfer record at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WealdSaint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Good Luck to Oxo However I think this is a BAD deal for Arsenal, they need exp Prem players right now, not a youngster with potential, they will struggle to get a top 4 spot this season without some major signings. I think this a BAD deal for Oxo, reserve football, bench warming, odd 10 mins as a sub, Carling cup.....just what you want at 18. If its £12M + £3M add ons then this is a GOOD deal for saints. Just need to make sure that the price of every player we chase dos'nt double because they think we are loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Right now , how much for Maynard? would you like cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 A good deal for the club, but whether it's great depends on how we spend the money. Hence why I said good. If we're to believe that we didn't need to sell, then our position grows stronger. We'll probably never know exactly where the money goes unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Pretty sure previous record upfront sale was Dean Richards to Spurs? I think the previous 'record' could be interpreted a number of ways....Walcott 'fee' of £12M(?) but not paid or Richards upfront fee as you say or...or.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Arsenal's Playground XI for the Carling Cup grows stronger. We've got a good deal for the Club, we don't *need* him if the Leeds performance and result is anything to go by and there's no more silly speculation. All in all a good day if you ask me. I was gutted when Walcott and Bale left, this time I'm actually pleased. Good post - sums it up well. Can't see this as anything but positive. He isn't as effective and Walcott or Bale. Our team isn't built around him and he's been bought purely on potential and the prestige that seems to come from being a product of our academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_disco123 Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 he wasn't our best player and we've taken arsenal to the cleaners! why are london clubs so stupid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 i hope he gets injured in his first game and his skate Dad gets abuse if he ever comes near st marys again. take no pleasure from "southampton" products, walcott, Bale whoever doing well for other clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint-ross Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Press association are usually spot on. They say £12m plus £3m in add ons. I'm sure the £15m is more likely then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Octopus Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 See ya, hope you enjoy the next 4 years warming the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 I think that is why we signed De Ridder before he left. It would be nice to sign someone else but happy to wait till Jan to ensure we are not mugged ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Alex Chamberlain has joined Premier League side Arsenal for a club record fee. Alex Chamberlain has joined Premier League side Arsenal for a club record fee, subject to Premier League and FA approval. The teenager agreed personal terms and passed a medical this afternoon in one of the biggest deals in Championship history, which sees Saints' previous transfer records blown out of the water. The deal for the midfielder - who had made it clear he saw his future away from Southampton, was done with Saints in the driving seat for the duration of the protracted negotiations and the transfer was completed on our terms. The Club had long made it clear that it didn't wish to sell Chamberlain, and would only consider doing so should an offer meet our high valuation of the youngster, who turns 18 next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Good riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 I'm sure the £15m is more likely then! Let's hope so, to be fair £7m plus another £5m wouldn't have been the worst deal in the world but £12m with £3m in add ons is bordering on erotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Alex is the club's second youngest ever first team player, having made his debut aged 16 years and 199 days when he made a late cameo against Huddersfield Town at St. Mary's in League One at the start of March 2010. He scored on his full first team debut at St. Mary's in a 2-0 win over AFC Bournemouth in the first round of the Carling Cup last year and went on to score ten times in total. However, Chamberlain missed much of the run-in from the team's run to promotion after picking up an ankle injury at Charlton that has resulted in him failing to make another appearance for the rest of the campaign. Another knock suffered in pre-season delayed his return to action as he sat out Saturday's opening day win in the Championship over Leeds United, meaning that he moves into the top flight having never played above the third tier of English football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 One problem with this deal = clubs inflating the prices they quote us (Cortese mentioned this being a problem in January as clubs expected Oxo to go then) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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