ExSt Peter Saint Posted 28 April, 2012 Share Posted 28 April, 2012 I think we need players who will fit in with our squad - nobody who'll rock the boat. Youngish and hungry players without massive wage demands who can challenge for first team spots immediately, but will be part of a squad who all work for each other. Priority positions for me would be; GK, RB, CB, CM, RM, but real top quality players could add to the squad elsewhere, too. I really hope that some of the youth players come through to start being members of the first team squad, so don't want to fill the squad with players who are no better than the youngsters we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 28 April, 2012 Share Posted 28 April, 2012 Not too many needed I don't think. The core of our team is good enough for the prem already. Definitely need to address the RM situation. While I have been very impressed with Chaplow there at times this season, I don't think he is the man to line up there in the prem and neither is De Ridder, Puncheon or Guly. I think Fox will do OK at LB but perhaps a new RB is needed as I'm not convinced of the PL credentials of either Richardson or Butterfield. Up front, I'm not sure how well Sharp will do at that level. Obviously he has been a huge asset for us in the run-in but PL defences will be a whole new challenge. From what little I got to see of him before his injury, I reckon Chung will cause a few problems and will do well at PL level. So a new RM, a new RB and another quality striker are a must. Another CB to provide quality cover would also be a useful addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu0x Posted 28 April, 2012 Share Posted 28 April, 2012 We don't need any players. Look at what Swansea & Norwich have achieved by giving the players wot go them promotion the chance. As I said in another thread, the story of Norwich's all pervading squad is a myth. They bought half a dozen players when they went from L1 to CCC, and another 7 when they were promoted to PL. they basically farmed the best Championship players. Swansea have brought in 5 or 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 28 April, 2012 Share Posted 28 April, 2012 Apparently we had scouts watching PSV vs Feyenoord today. Somebody put on Twitter that we're after Dirk Marcellis/Marten Maartens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 29 April, 2012 Share Posted 29 April, 2012 Apparently we had scouts watching PSV vs Feyenoord today. Somebody put on Twitter that we're after Dirk Marcellis/Marten Maartens. This summer will be very exciting as promotion has opened up the window to some very exciting players. We probably signed players that we shouldn't have this year (Cork at the start) and the year/18 months before (Fonte...). So this summer should be very exciting. If we can stump up £5-7m in this league to offer Celtic, then god knows how much we can offer now. But as I siad on another thread, money doesn't buy everything....it's about getting the right players that add to the team, and I'm confident that our lot know what they're doing in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 29 April, 2012 Share Posted 29 April, 2012 Apparently we had scouts watching PSV vs Feyenoord today. Somebody put on Twitter that we're after Dirk Marcellis/Marten Maartens. According to the Bible that is Wikipedia Marcellis plays for AZ and Maartens in a poet. Have I missed a joke here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 29 April, 2012 Share Posted 29 April, 2012 According to the Bible that is Wikipedia Marcellis plays for AZ and Maartens in a poet. Have I missed a joke here? Martens plays for AZ as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 29 April, 2012 Share Posted 29 April, 2012 Its quite clear that Bale is angling for a return. Said yesterday that he will consider his future if Spuds don't qualify for the Chumps League, so thats it, code for I'm going back to Saints. Seriously we will sign Hooper I'm sure. Our main needs are for a new keeper (backup initially), 2 CBs (backup initially), new CM, preferably someone with PL experience and who can score goals and pacy winger (Bale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted 29 April, 2012 Share Posted 29 April, 2012 We don't need any players. Look at what Swansea & Norwich have achieved by giving the players wot go them promotion the chance. Our squad will be massively motivated to be playing in the top flight (only Kelvin has done so I think, assuming Connoly retires?). Let them DAJFU and strengthen in January if needed. They deserve it. this is a myth. Norwich brought in 7 players during the close season last year - and the year before that as well. They have just been integrated into the same style of play so it seems like the team has not really changed. This is what I believe adkins means by "evolution" but it doesn't mean we wont bring in at least 5 new players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cestrian Saint Posted 29 April, 2012 Share Posted 29 April, 2012 Jamie O'hara from Woves. Looked superb as a youngster at Spurs. Did ok whilst on loan with the Skates & earned a permanent move to Wolves which is enough to ruin any player. I'm sure Nige could get the best out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 29 April, 2012 Share Posted 29 April, 2012 Jamie O'hara from Woves. Looked superb as a youngster at Spurs. Did ok whilst on loan with the Skates & earned a permanent move to Wolves which is enough to ruin any player. I'm sure Nige could get the best out of him. Could add a bit of an attacking dimension to our central midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintedwill Posted 29 April, 2012 Share Posted 29 April, 2012 I'd try and get Corluka from Spurs, MacGregor from Rangers and Matt Phillips would be on my list. I thought about Hargreaves (seeing that Man City wanted him when he seemed washed up) but I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev2001 Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I'd try and get Corluka from Spurs, MacGregor from Rangers and Matt Phillips would be on my list. I thought about Hargreaves (seeing that Man City wanted him when he seemed washed up) but I'm not sure. Hargreaves would be a interesting one if he could stay injury free. Would work very hard, retain the ball and give us that extra in defensive when needed. High wages I'd imagine which may upset the the others but still be worth a punt if we could get him for free. Quality player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 hargreaves would be a interesting one if he could stay injury free. Would work very hard, retain the ball and give us that extra in defensive when needed. High wages i'd imagine which may upset the the others but still be worth a punt if we could get him for free. Quality player payp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I'd try and get Corluka from Spurs, MacGregor from Rangers and Matt Phillips would be on my list. I thought about Hargreaves (seeing that Man City wanted him when he seemed washed up) but I'm not sure. Hargreaves could be a good shout - Is Frimpong fit again as he looks a decent midfielder! Would the Arse loan or sell him again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint-crinny Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 RB - Cline (young and hungry) CB - Roger Johnson (back-to-back relegations isnt great, but he was doing really well at Brum the season before last and i still think he is a PL CB) RM - Kightly (just running himself back into some great form for Wolves after his injury lay-off) CM - Sigurdsson (Hopeful punt as i'm pretty certain he'll get a bigger move than us) ST - Zaha (pace and great feet, young and desperate for PL football, will only get better and have to think he would play well feeding off Rickie) If we got these five i would be absolutely delighted, three of them and we will have done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I don't watch enough UK football - or Italian for that matter - to really be able to comment. Noticed the pace (and height!) of Clyne when we played them, but few others stood out on the dodgy streams I watched on. I wouldn't be surprised if we picked up someone from Europe, and in Italy at the moment crowds are dropping, there are betting scandals, ultras threatening players - so I reckon we could offer a better package to the right player. Just show them the peaceful and happy pitch invasion and the happy players and the selling is done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Oh yes, and as everyone has pointed out a bit more pace in the mix.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 CB - Roger Johnson (back-to-back relegations isnt great, but he was doing really well at Brum the season before last and i still think he is a PL CB) He has been awful on the pitch and a troublemaker off the pitch. I'd rather take a punt with Aaron Martin than try to ressurect Johnson's career... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Jamie O'hara from Woves. Looked superb as a youngster at Spurs. Did ok whilst on loan with the Skates & earned a permanent move to Wolves which is enough to ruin any player. I'm sure Nige could get the best out of him. shame he is a c*ck tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 this is a myth. Norwich brought in 7 players during the close season last year - and the year before that as well. They have just been integrated into the same style of play so it seems like the team has not really changed. This is what I believe adkins means by "evolution" but it doesn't mean we wont bring in at least 5 new players. I think that what both Norwich and Swansea did so well was keep the nucleus of their teams together and then add players who were very much hungry to succeed, i.e. no real stars / been there and done it types, just people who would immediately fit in and graft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 He has been awful on the pitch and a troublemaker off the pitch. I'd rather take a punt with Aaron Martin than try to ressurect Johnson's career... Agree - Johnson has blotted his card big style.. Scott Dann would be a far better choice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Hargreaves would be a interesting one if he could stay injury free. Would work very hard, retain the ball and give us that extra in defensive when needed. High wages I'd imagine which may upset the the others but still be worth a punt if we could get him for free. Quality player ...but no flare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Hargreaves. No flare. You must be joking surely. If he could stay fit I would snap him up in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Hargreaves. No flare. You must be joking surely. If he could stay fit I would snap him up in a heartbeat. and that is why we won't be getting him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Hargreaves. No flare. You must be joking surely. If he could stay fit I would snap him up in a heartbeat. Whoosh. I think you should take a look at the Stev2001 thread ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 How about Buzsaky of QPR for CM? Think it would be a great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortlandSaint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 need players that will put in a workload, Jarvis is someone i'd love to see in the red and white! A CM with premier experience is also needed, Nolan if the Hammers dont make it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 ok just off the top of my head gordon tomkins noble moses jarvis rodriguez vaz te o'hara dann olssen al habsi mackie myachi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cestrian Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I'm not sure we'll go for any of the names that are being banded around on here. Who expected us to sign the likes of Lee or Jos? I would think that we've got a number of targets that nobody has heard of or expecting. On the subject of Bale, I think people are having a laugh. He's been inked to some of the top clubs in Europe who will be prepared to pay silly money. I really don't see us getting into that so I think we can forget about him coming back for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Do we need hooper now that we have sharp and lee? Who would he replace? I think we need an attacking cm, a winger and an experienced cb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Hargreaves? People seriously think it's worth signing a player with that injury record. He's played 9 games in the last 4 years and he's 31. Saying "if he stays fit" is a complete fantasy. He isn't, he wasn't and he won't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev2001 Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 and that is why we won't be getting him If anyone can keep him fit it'll be NA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 If anyone can keep him fit it'll be NA. If Richard Steadman, the world renown kee surgeon can't help him I'm not sure even the golden touch of NA will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chi saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Alejandro Faurlin from QPR when they go down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 If anyone can keep him fit it'll be NA. why is that...? he is not some sort of magician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 my list gordon tomkins noble moses jarvis rodriguez vaz te o'hara dann olssen al habsi mackie myachi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev2001 Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 If Richard Steadman, the world renown kee surgeon can't help him I'm not sure even the golden touch of NA will work Would be a massive gamble so maybe not right for Saints but this is the PL and could pay off big time if he did stay fit. NA is probably the best manager to make this call. 31yr isn't a major problem, he'd be a free transfer and maybe we could do a pay as you play contract. I'm sure the whole reason he didnt get many games with ManC was not because of his injuries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfclegend Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Berbatov? I don't like signing players from relegated teams 'cos they seem to have a habit of getting relagated again (eg: Quashie, Parker), but if we had to, how about: Jarvis, SWP, Junior Hoilet. yep Scotty Parker definitely seems to be getting relegated again this season.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I think lampard would be a good shout if chelsea try to off load him. Why would we want the second most reviled player in the P(ensioners?)L? Anyway, he's way over the hill and ready for a McCarthy & Stone home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Please take SWP, hes not a waste of space, honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi-skacel Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 wot about krankjer from spurs,sorry bout spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 How about Giovanni Dos Santos? Highly rated when Spurs bought him, but Harry doesn't seem to rate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu0x Posted 1 May, 2012 Share Posted 1 May, 2012 Why would we want the second most reviled player in the P(ensioners?)L? Anyway, he's way over the hill and ready for a McCarthy & Stone home I don't know who is more mental - the person who thinks we could sign Frank Lampard, or the person who thinks we shouldn't even if we could. ****ing hell this summer is going to be painful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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