S-Clarke Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 What a totally dead window, and I'm not talking about us, I'm taking in general. Nothing has happened in any of the leagues. A few little signings here and there but barley anything has happened for any club. So we're either going to get a last day rush, or one of the quietest January windows ever. FWIW we have arguably been one of the most active clubs this window in the championship! (Falque, Lee, Hoovield) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 What a totally dead window, and I'm not talking about us, I'm taking in general. Nothing has happened in any of the leagues. A few little signings here and there but barley anything has happened for any club. So we're either going to get a last day rush, or one of the quietest January windows ever. FWIW we have arguably been one of the most active clubs this window in the championship! (Falque, Lee, Hoovield) This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 What a totally dead window, and I'm not talking about us, I'm taking in general. Nothing has happened in any of the leagues. A few little signings here and there but barley anything has happened for any club. So we're either going to get a last day rush, or one of the quietest January windows ever. FWIW we have arguably been one of the most active clubs this window in the championship! (Falque, Lee, Hoovield) Its quite unlikely there will be a last day rush either bearing in mind there is a full programme in the Championship and half the premier league teams playing. I cant remeber a window closing on a big matchday before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Its quite unlikely there will be a last day rush either bearing in mind there is a full programme in the Championship and half the premier league teams playing. I cant remeber a window closing on a big matchday before. Yep, fair point. I reckon WHU fans are the ones feeling most downbeat regarding all this, their manager came out and said they will sign players, on the first of the month their OS had a story about how they have put in 4 bids for players....and so far we've signed more than them! (Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe anyone in the top 6 has signed a player apart from Boro...and us!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Yep, fair point. I reckon WHU fans are the ones feeling most downbeat regarding all this, their manager came out and said they will sign players, on the first of the month their OS had a story about how they have put in 4 bids for players....and so far we've signed more than them! (Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe anyone in the top 6 has signed a player apart from Boro...and us!) Gold or Sullivan, one of the two, told Hammers fans today to expect at least one major signing in the next two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Rafik Halliche to be released by Fulham. Worth a punt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Its a while since I saw Jason Roberts live, but he always seemed a bloody handful to me with pace and real power and aggression. Not exactly our style of player, nor age or wage, but I just wonder if he'd of been exactly what we needed, all be it on loan rather than bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 Its a while since I saw Jason Roberts live, but he always seemed a bloody handful to me with pace and real power and aggression. Not exactly our style of player, nor age or wage, but I just wonder if he'd of been exactly what we needed, all be it on loan rather than bought. Not sure he's what we need right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 They'll probably overpay for Jelavic. Huge waste IMO. They'll go up regardless, he's no better than the strikers they already have, just a statement using money they don't have. Odd to choose pompey as a role model. I can't imagine it's true that they're willing to spunk £7 million up the wall for one single player. Not even them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonC Posted 26 January, 2012 Share Posted 26 January, 2012 My honest advice, being as nice as I can, is that you be wary of the Russian. I know for a fact that BBC Solent asked the FA if they were going to conduct a fit and proper persons test, they said at the time they just weren't bothered. I realise the guy passed the test, but it's so flawed (look at Portsmouth) and there's evidently a lackadaisical approach to it. I'd find it hard to celebrate your new found wealth when Eddie Mitchell carries on as he does and Denim is nowhere to be seen. Well I think we have come to the stage that we are just going to roll with it and see what happens - a local derby with Bmth Poppies in the Wessex lge if it all goes tits up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/southampton-rumours.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Hard to know if this is saints related but hard to ignore it given the chat this jan but accoring to the sun "Celtic have made a move to sign Real Betis striker Jorge Molina with the Spanish club looking for a transfer fee of £5m." Didnt think they needed another striker..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/southampton-rumours.php lol, what's the point ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Hard to know if this is saints related but hard to ignore it given the chat this jan but accoring to the sun "Celtic have made a move to sign Real Betis striker Jorge Molina with the Spanish club looking for a transfer fee of £5m." Didnt think they needed another striker..... And where are they getting that £5m from...? 2 + 2..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillyflo Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 And where are they getting that £5m from...? 2 + 2..... Nah 2+2 makes 4m, so can't be that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11728/7458817/Ollie-warns-Phillips-suitors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11728/7458817/Ollie-warns-Phillips-suitors I reckon he was an option before Punch returned to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Forte off to Notts County ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Forte off to Notts County ? how can that be, he's played for saints and preston already this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 (edited) Not sure, that's just what I've heard. http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10426~2589796,00.html Edited 27 January, 2012 by Saint Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 He's gone there on loan, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 I reckon he was an option before Punch returned to us. So do I. Whilst I'm genuinely pleased to have Punch back on the bus, something about it screamed to me that it was because we couldn't get our wing target(s) in. I would love to see what players have been asking for. Bet it's north of 30k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Not sure, that's just what I've heard. maybe one of those special dispensations,a rule that isn't always very clear cut anyway.Perhaps 1 month loans don't count or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Not convinced by that rule anyway, seeing as though Puncheon played for Us, Millwall and Blackpool last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 I definitely get the impression we are still trying to bring one or two in, but whether we will actually manage it remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 (edited) Blackpool are contenders for a play off place and aren't hurting for money as they didn't spend big in the PL and have parachute payments coming in. I really don't know why people are talking as if they'd sell Phillips to another npc team, he's been their standout player since he got in the team this season. Forte off to Notts County ? On their OS now. Have to wonder, despite being nowhere near the side even when DC and Guly were the only strikers available if he would be moving on unless the club were confident in bringing in a striker to replace him. Edited 27 January, 2012 by MOSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 I definitely get the impression we are still trying to bring one or two in' date=' but whether we will actually manage it remains to be seen.[/quote'] Agreed. We were told by Nigel that deals tend to happen at the end, he's now said watch this space and we're ahead of schedule. I can't imagine he'd say all that for nothing, it wouldn't help him if he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 (edited) Jonathan Forte has apparently gone out to Notts Co. on loan for the rest of the season. Clearing some space? Edit - confirmed: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2590766,00.html Edited 27 January, 2012 by Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Now have only Lee, Lambert, Connolly (injury prone) and Guly (Midfielder). Must be confident about bringing in someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Now have only Lee, Lambert, Connolly (injury prone) and Guly (Midfielder). Must be confident about bringing in someone else. but we have Hoskins and Reeves as well....won't get to 50% home grown without giving them the odd chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Considering Forte was our striker off the bench at Brighton, I'd assume we're probably going to try and bring another one in. I also reckon we might be still looking for a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Agreed. We were told by Nigel that deals tend to happen at the end, he's now said watch this space and we're ahead of schedule. I can't imagine he'd say all that for nothing, it wouldn't help him if he did. also at the time said forte would probably go out on loan. so maybe a striker deal is being tied up this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 just listened to latest adkins interview on SP. Ref transfers he said "watch this space" and that we have got ourselves in a great position ahead of schedule but we need to grasp it. sounds positive to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 also at the time said forte would probably go out on loan. so maybe a striker deal is being tied up this weekend. Very true, and Lee Holmes, unless I was mistaken? I remember Adam Blackmore asking about him and Forte at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 just listened to latest adkins interview on SP. Ref transfers he said "watch this space" and that we have got ourselves in a great position ahead of schedule but we need to grasp it. sounds positive to me. It does sound positive. The fact that the question was fed to him by the club's interviewer is positive in itself. If nothing was doing would it even have been brought up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 NA's positive interview regarding transfers combined with Forte going to county suggests something is nearly tied up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 NA's positive interview regarding transfers combined with Forte going to county suggests something is nearly tied up. Does this mean Billy Sharp will be in the crowd again tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 It does sound positive. The fact that the question was fed to him by the club's interviewer is positive in itself. If nothing was doing would it even have been brought up? The questions were from BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 The questions were from BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore. That's another clutching at straws theory out the window then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 I think/hope it's sharp they are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 NA's positive interview regarding transfers combined with Forte going to county suggests something is nearly tied up. Can never understand why we gave him a 3.5 year contract last January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNeil90 Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Why does 'watch this space' mean we are going to sign someone. It is just a standard 'wait and see' comment from Adkins. As far as I am concerned that means we may or may not sign anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Why does 'watch this space' mean we are going to sign someone. It is just a standard 'wait and see' comment from Adkins. As far as I am concerned that means we may or may not sign anyone else. Have to agree, just seemed like a normal run of the mill Adkins interview to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 I certainly wouldn't read into anything with Forte going out on loan when there's 4 strikers in front of him in the pecking order. Heck, even young Ben Reeves was in-place of him on the bench more often than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Have to agree, just seemed like a normal run of the mill Adkins interview to me. Surely if our business was finished he'd have said so. Also, 'watch this space' tends to imply there will be something to see. Hence, the interpretation that we might be in the market for someone else. That's certainly how I saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Surely if our business was finished he'd have said so. Also, 'watch this space' tends to imply there will be something to see. Hence, the interpretation that we might be in the market for someone else. That's certainly how I saw it. I'm not saying our business is over, i just didn't think there was anything to take from the interview, just thought it was his usual answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Got a feeling we might still bring in Sharp and a CB, possibly on loan. The squad would look strong then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulGilchrist_76 Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Agreed. We were told by Nigel that deals tend to happen at the end, he's now said watch this space and we're ahead of schedule. I can't imagine he'd say all that for nothing, it wouldn't help him if he did. He said the same thing at the end of the last transfer window. Nothing happened.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Got a feeling we might still bring in Sharp and a CB, possibly on loan. The squad would look strong then. That would be perfect for me. Would be very pleased with the transfer window if that were the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 He said the same thing at the end of the last transfer window. Nothing happened.................. Hooiveld not count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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