Badger Posted 14 June, 2012 Share Posted 14 June, 2012 Another Euro suggestion, Ivan Strinic. 24 year old Croatia LB seems to have a bit of pace and one heck of a cross on him. Plays for Dnipro in Ukraine so would be a realistic target IMO. Do we need a LB ? I do accept the 'improve' and signing 'better than we already have' policy of course but there are other more important areas to recruit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 14 June, 2012 Share Posted 14 June, 2012 Do we need a LB ? I do accept the 'improve' and signing 'better than we already have' policy of course but there are other more important areas to recruit for. Dickson is a mid-table League 1 player Harding is a mid-table Championship player Fox is a very good Championship player. Are any of them Premier League quality? Fox possibly and he'd be a decent player to have in the squad, but definitely not the other 2. As Adrian says, signing players on the back of a decent tournament is a risky and often silly business. It's just an internet HCDAJFU discussion so what the heck, I've no idea how good Strinic is. Hang on, I'll ask some Ukrainians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 14 June, 2012 Share Posted 14 June, 2012 Dickson is a mid-table League 1 player Harding is a mid-table Championship player Fox is a very good Championship player. Are any of them Premier League quality? Fox possibly and he'd be a decent player to have in the squad, but definitely not the other 2. They may settle with Fox and Harding for a year, although not ideal, they may not want to obstruct Luke Shaw's progression into the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 14 June, 2012 Share Posted 14 June, 2012 They may settle with Fox and Harding for a year, although not ideal, they may not want to obstruct Luke Shaw's progression into the side. If Shaw is to progress into the side, he will have to prove he is worthy of a place in a Premier League team. He shouldn't get in just because Harding isn't that good. Clearly Shaw wasn't ready for the first team last year and he is even further from the Premier League. I think if anything he should be loaned out a team in League 1 or 2. In the mean time, I fail to see the point in hanging on to Harding if he clearly is not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Another Euro suggestion, Ivan Strinic. 24 year old Croatia LB seems to have a bit of pace and one heck of a cross on him. Plays for Dnipro in Ukraine so would be a realistic target IMO. Would not all be surprised if he ended up at Everton, if it sells Leighton Baines to Man Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 So who is JustMike then? Probs needs it own thread imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Probs needs it own thread imho Nutshell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuttomercatoweb.com%2Fjuventus%2F%3Faction%3Dread%26idnet%3DdHV0dG9qdXZlLmNvbS05ODYzMQ&act=url foreign site claiming we are in for Elia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Dickson is a mid-table League 1 player Harding is a mid-table Championship player Fox is a very good Championship player. Are any of them Premier League quality? Fox possibly and he'd be a decent player to have in the squad, but definitely not the other 2. As Adrian says, signing players on the back of a decent tournament is a risky and often silly business. It's just an internet HCDAJFU discussion so what the heck, I've no idea how good Strinic is. Hang on, I'll ask some Ukrainians. Probably a fair summary of our LB options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch-Saint Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Would be a good buy, he is quick and impressive down the wing....has played for the Netherlands on more than a few occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuttomercatoweb.com%2Fjuventus%2F%3Faction%3Dread%26idnet%3DdHV0dG9qdXZlLmNvbS05ODYzMQ&act=url foreign site claiming we are in for Elia. That would be amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 With defenders people will have to accept that just about every defence in the top flight was ripped to pieces a couple of times or more last season. It will happen, there are some superb attackers up there and not as many great defenders as there used to be. Getting destroyed by Bale, Nani, Mata or whoever doesn't mean a player isn't up to it. Fox will probably be a half decent top flight full back over the season. He'll need to improve a bit, and I don't think he'll ever be outstanding in that league, but he seems good enough for a lower mid-table side. I just hope we can avoid the predictable 'sign 11 new players' stuff if/when we get stuffed. Worth remembering the last 2 seasons a side has won 4-0 away on the opening day and been relegated. The 2 sides they beat 4-0 both stayed up. A stuffing could happen first day, last day, whenever. It's how a team responds and whether it can pick up points that matters. Bet we dish out at least 1 stuffing too. I dont disagree with that Adrian. Bale tore Maicon a new one last season, one of the worlds bet right backs. If the top players turn up then few can live with them. Are Richardson and Fox good enough to stop the likes of Surman, Etherington, Pilkington, Sinclair and Dyer? Probably and that is going to be more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuttomercatoweb.com%2Fjuventus%2F%3Faction%3Dread%26idnet%3DdHV0dG9qdXZlLmNvbS05ODYzMQ&act=url foreign site claiming we are in for Elia. Apparantly Shalke and Liverpool want him as well. Would be amazing but unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Apparantly Shalke and Liverpool want him as well. Would be amazing but unlikely. do you realise how big we are these days..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 do you realise how big we are these days..? Sorry, was slipping back into the Dell sized mentality i've been working so hard to shake off. YES GO GET HIM NICOLA!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Apparantly Shalke and Liverpool want him as well. Would be amazing but unlikely. do you realise how big we are these days..? Sorry, was slipping back into the Dell sized mentality i've been working so hard to shake off. YES GO GET HIM NICOLA!!!!! Well, if you want to use that line of logic, the media said Aston Villa, Newcastle, Sunderland and Everton wanted Jay Rodriguez. Where did he end up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Well, if you want to use that line of logic, the media said Aston Villa, Newcastle, Sunderland and Everton wanted Jay Rodriguez. Where did he end up... Shut up you wierdo and go and answer my question on the £14m thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Nicely sidestepped my counter there Turkish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Nicely sidestepped my counter there Turkish. You're the master at that aren't you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 Sorry, was slipping back into the Dell sized mentality i've been working so hard to shake off. YES GO GET HIM NICOLA!!!!! oh golly that dell sized mentality of yours....eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 ffs don't you ever get bored off going over the same stuff all the time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmaul Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 I think we should make a cheeky bid for Xavi, bring him to the home of his idol. No better than Hammond imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flickjax Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 No better than Hammond imo You on drugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 15 June, 2012 Share Posted 15 June, 2012 You on drugs? Pretty certain it was said in jest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 16 June, 2012 Share Posted 16 June, 2012 Pretty certain it was said in jest... You'd bet your house on it. I think there should be an 'idiots guide to SWF' to help these people through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 16 June, 2012 Share Posted 16 June, 2012 The team we have NOW will finish top 10 imho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 16 June, 2012 Share Posted 16 June, 2012 A couple of opinions on Strinic FWIW. Croatian fan: "Strinic is one of the more criticized players on the Croatian NT. He is decent going forward and does have a good cross, but at times clumsy in defense. I think at Dnipro they sometimes use him as a midfielder." Ukrainian fan: "On Strinic - I've seen him a few times this year - often looked one of Dnipro's best players despite their bad year. He's consistently been a good attacking left back" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 16 June, 2012 Share Posted 16 June, 2012 Seb Larsson would be a fantastic signing and would solve the problem we have with the Right Midfield and Free Kicks. Although he may not want to leave Sunderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutwood2 Posted 16 June, 2012 Share Posted 16 June, 2012 Back to Gaibre Selaissie. Looks good again tonight. Well worth a shout if he's available i would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 16 June, 2012 Share Posted 16 June, 2012 Back to Gaibre Selaissie. Looks good again tonight. Well worth a shout if he's available i would say. Agree totally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutwood2 Posted 16 June, 2012 Share Posted 16 June, 2012 Better spell his name right..Theodor Gebre Selaissie...think that's right. Reminds me of Viv Anderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Selaissie off to Werder Bremen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 I dont disagree with that Adrian. Bale tore Maicon a new one last season, one of the worlds bet right backs. If the top players turn up then few can live with them. Are Richardson and Fox good enough to stop the likes of Surman, Etherington, Pilkington, Sinclair and Dyer? Probably and that is going to be more important. This is exactly right. We will concede goals to players like Rooney and Bale. Because everyone does, on their day. Our job is to do our best against them - that's all anyone can do. But we have to be realistic about finding players to cope with the best attackers in the world on form. You can't because no-one can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Linked with Scott Dann again today. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/327147/Southampton-renew-interest-in-Blackburn-defender-Scott-Dann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Linked with Scott Dann again today. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/327147/Southampton-renew-interest-in-Blackburn-defender-Scott-Dann I'd like to see this so that during the "Has he signed??, I've got strong ketchups that say..." saga leading up to it, the Echo would have the guts to print the headline "Dann's Syndrome". On a more serious note I wouldn't pay 6 million quid for him. Infact I wouldn't pay a lot more than 3 million. We're better off looking abroad if they won't sell for 3 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 I'd like to see this so that during the "Has he signed??, I've got strong ketchups that say..." saga leading up to it, the Echo would have the guts to print the headline "Dann's Syndrome". On a more serious note I wouldn't pay 6 million quid for him. Infact I wouldn't pay a lot more than 3 million. We're better off looking abroad if they won't sell for 3 million. Agreed. £6m is a ridiculous fee considering we've been linked with Curtis Davies for half that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 un realistic? too much of an ego? http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4377137/Vedran-Corluka-still-wants-to-quit-Spurs.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 un realistic? too much of an ego? http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4377137/Vedran-Corluka-still-wants-to-quit-Spurs.html Probs cost about £5m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersaint316 Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Obviously just a rumour I guess but anyone got any info on Alessandro Crescenzi? Italian under 21 player attacking right back? Sounds like something saints could pull off and the type off player that would fit in with NC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Obviously just a rumour I guess but anyone got any info on Alessandro Crescenzi? Italian under 21 player attacking right back? Sounds like something saints could pull off and the type off player that would fit in with NC? Where've you heard this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Obviously just a rumour I guess but anyone got any info on Alessandro Crescenzi? Italian under 21 player attacking right back? Sounds like something saints could pull off and the type off player that would fit in with NC? Don't believe anything you read on this site... http://www.southamptonrumours.co.uk/ Any idiot can post a "rumour" on it, and they certainly do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Where've you heard this? See above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Probs cost about £5m Big time bottler as well. I'm not a massive fan of Corluka tbh, as you can tell. It'd be like having Mikael Nilsson at RB again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Big time bottler as well. I'm not a massive fan of Corluka tbh, as you can tell. It'd be like having Mikael Nilsson at RB again Likewise, he is far too causal. Not good enough at right back or centre half. Not sure how he makes the Croatian national side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 I'd like to send a message to whoever it is that keeps making Twitter accounts, claiming to be a transfer rumours website or an agent. The message is as follows: Stop it. Get a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Randell Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Likewise, he is far too causal. Not good enough at right back or centre half. Not sure how he makes the Croatian national side. Barcelona are reportedly after him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Obviously just a rumour I guess but anyone got any info on Alessandro Crescenzi? Italian under 21 player attacking right back? Sounds like something saints could pull off and the type off player that would fit in with NC? Nothing in the italian press although I suspect he'll leaving Bari (2nd div) soon: there was already talk last season and now Bari are in the s**t with the betting scandal, and Ultras (I nearly wrote fans there...) threatening players. One name in the frame (and remember folks, foreign rumours are no more reliable than UK rumours) is Dani Benitez from Udinese [now where have we heard that name..], but as he's been on loan in Spain where he's had a 3 month ban for throwing a [plastic] bottle at the ref I'm not sure there'd be a place on the bus for him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 I'd like to send a message to whoever it is that keeps making Twitter accounts, claiming to be a transfer rumours website or an agent. The message is as follows: Stop it. Get a life. I'd like to say the same to the idiots who actually believe these accounts. Agents will NOT disclose details on twitter except on very rare occasions when it's already in the public domain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Danish keeper looks pretty solid on these 3 games I've seen him in. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 June, 2012 Share Posted 17 June, 2012 Holland have been dreadful this tournament. Too many Chiefs, not enough Indians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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