Giordano Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 If he was somehow convinced to join us for a season it would be like when Keegan arrived. Can you imagine him in our EPL team and what he could teach them about being a class act? And what it would do for our profile? Players like Lambert, Sharp, Guly, Lallana, De Ridder, Tadanari Lee even Barnard would learn so much. If we then had Jrod joining he would be learning from one of THE legends of world football. Obviously a pipe dream but he is going to be playing somewhere next year and has not ruled anything out apart from its not Italy. I'm allowed to think things like this because I can. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasiak-9- Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 He was my hero back when he was always the star of the show on football Italia way back on channel 5 in the 90s. I'd have him here in a heartbeat. It'd increase our profile hugely and with Cortese's Italian connections you never know I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 (edited) If he was somehow convinced to join us for a season it would be like when Keegan arrived. When Keegan joined Saints he was the current European footballer of the year. Del Piero is 37 years old (38 in November) and although he was a superb player, he is very much on the decline. Edited 25 May, 2012 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 Would be a great addition, like Roberts for reading last season, could help the group. Also, seedorf has left AC Milan. I know he is 36 but can still offer a lot. I'm just getting carried away a bit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 When Keegan joined Saints he was the current European footballer of the year. Del Piero is 37 years old (38 in November) and although he was a superb player, he is very much on the decline. As MLG said - if we signed Messi - THAT would be like the Keegan signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 May aswell sign Fat Ronaldo too whilst we are at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 As MLG said - if we signed Messi - THAT would be like the Keegan signing Although in '83, we were the Arsenal of the day. So really it'd be like Arsenal signing Messi, which sounds less silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 (edited) Although in '83, we were the Arsenal of the day. So really it'd be like Arsenal signing Messi, which sounds less silly. He joined in 1980 and left in 1982. Saints were only promoted to the top flight in 1978 (a mere two years before Keegan joined) and the 2nd place finish in 1983/84 came after Keegan left. Keegan was 29/30 when he signed and close to his peak, Messi at 24 years old probably isn't at his peak yet (a scary thought). Edited 25 May, 2012 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 He joined in 1980 and left in 1982. Saints were only promoted to the top flight in 1978 (a mere two years before Keegan joined) and the 2nd place finish in 1983/84 came after Keegan left. Keegan was 29/30 when he signed and close to his peak, Messi at 24 years old probably isn't at his peak yet (a scary thought). I'm going with typo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 He was my hero back when he was always the star of the show on football Italia way back on channel 5 in the 90s. I'd have him here in a heartbeat. It'd increase our profile hugely and with Cortese's Italian connections you never know I guess... It was on Channel 4 was it not? Presented by the best sports presenter around, James Richardson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 It was on Channel 4 was it not? Presented by the best sports presenter around, James Richardson. Those were the days... The Famous Milan back four.... Mancini at Sampdoria... Brolin / Asprilla / Zola at Parma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 25 May, 2012 Share Posted 25 May, 2012 Those were the days... The Famous Milan back four.... Mancini at Sampdoria... Brolin / Asprilla / Zola at Parma. *sits back, feet on the desk, looks to the sky and reminisces of good times gone* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Is this the bizarre signing? If so - I'd be bloody happy with that. I'd love to see Del Piero at St Mary's, one of my all time favorite players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 WTF is all this over Twitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Right at the very bottom of this article: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuttojuve.com%2F%3Faction%3Dread%26idnotizia%3D107116 Hashim0307: According to Sky Sport, Southampton are considering to make an offer for Del Piero. pgalindo16: According to Sky Italia, Southampton are considering an offer for Del Piero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Ok, this is the one Nixon was on about. Yes please is all I'll say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 That would be amazeballs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Is this the bizarre signing? If so - I'd be bloody happy with that. I'd love to see Del Piero at St Mary's, one of my all time favorite players. innit....a legend in the game and a bloody genius I'm amazed QPR are not all over this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 His touch and speed of thought would be better than most players in our squad, even at his age. He's still good for a year. Easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 He may be old with little pace but technically, mentally and with a superb footballing brain for awareness, he'd be a brilliant addition to the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 NC wanted a sexy signing....this is about as sexy and nostalgic as you can get ffs some of the squad that came in league 1 and the young lads would not believe they would be training with such greatness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Yes please. Ancient but you class is priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I've no idea what he's like these days, but he was mustard back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 A glamorous and sexy deal on paper, definitely on a par with Keegan. Question is, how much substance would be delivered. Del Piero is getting on a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 If he were to sign for argument sake, what sort of wage would he demand? Surely too much for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 he was linked with Watford a while back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 maybe he is our counter story in the ramirez deal..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 The problem with Del Piero is he hasn't won any trophies or achieved any records in his career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 [video=youtube;yT3-tj8KuW4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT3-tj8KuW4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I'd prefer it if we went for Franco Baresi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Despite being about 105, he'd still be the best player in our squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I reckon there's more chance of signing Ramirez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 he was linked with Watford a while back! Maybe their old owner who's gonna save the skates will get him in there then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 oh ffs...he was as big as you got back in the day. World cup winner Champions league winner numerous italian titles and cups.. ffs...FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Imagine if he did come and Adam was captain. Surely you would have to make the man the leader of the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensfcno1 Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I would buy the new shirt with Del Piero 10! Even though im not convinced by it yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I would buy the new shirt with Del Piero 10! Even though im not convinced by it yet! As would I. FFS it is Del Piero. Never going to happen though IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Oh yeah he's definitely young, British and hungry. The thought of this link is making me facepalm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 [h=2]Honours[/h]Juventus UEFA Cup: Runner-up: 1994–95 Serie A (6): 1994–95, 1996–97, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2011–12 Coppa Italia (1): 1994–95. Runner-up: 2001–02, 2003–04, 2011–12 Supercoppa Italiana (4): 1995, 1997, 2002, 2003. Runner-up: 1998, 2005 UEFA Champions League (1): 1995–96. Runner-up: 1996–97, 1997–98, 2002–03 UEFA Super Cup (1): 1996 Intercontinental Cup (1): 1996 UEFA Intertoto Cup (1): 1999 Serie B (1): 2006–07 Italy UEFA Under-21 European Championship (2): 1994, 1996 UEFA European Championship: Runner-up: 2000 FIFA World Cup (1): 2006 [TABLE=class: multicol, width: 1037] [TR] [TD=align: left][h=3][edit]Individual[/h] ESM Team of the Year (3): 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98 Most Valuable Player Intercontinental Cup: 1996 European Footballer of the Year Under-21: 1996 UEFA Champions League Topscorer: 1997–98 Best Loved Football Player: 2001, 2008 FIFA 100 Golden Foot to career: 2007 Serie B - Topscorer: 2007 (20 goals) Scirea Award to career: 2008 Oscar AIC – Italian Footballer ot the Year(2): 1998, 2008 Serie A – Top Scorer: 2008 (21 goals) USSI Silver Ball: 2008 Globe Soccer Award: 2011 Oscar AIC – Award to Career: 2011 [/TD] [TD=width: 50%, align: left][h=3][edit]Records[/h] Juventus All-Time Leading Scorer (289 goals) Juventus All-Time Leading Scorer Champions League (44) Juventus All-Time Leading Scorer UEFA Competitions (52) Juventus All-Time Leading Scorer International competitions (53) Juventus All-Time Leading Scorer in the Italian championships (208) Juventus All-Time Leading Scorer Italian Super Cup (3) Juventus All-Time appearances holder Serie A: (478) Juventus All-Time appearances holder in the UEFA club competitions: (129) Juventus All-Time appearances holder in international competitions: (130) Juventus All-Time appearances leader (705) Latest goal from kickoff in a FIFA World Cup match (121st minute) Most Participations in UEFA European Championships (4) (Tied with 5 others) [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] err Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Tbf, think Seedorf would be a better choice in that swaggering, class is permanent role. Del piero ain't too shabby either tho:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I reckon this signing (if it happens) would have other reasons behind it as well. As you see with Jaidi, he's now doing some sort of ambassadorial role for us in Africa. Now, what better player to have working for you in a scouting/ID/ambassadorial role than Del Piero? Get a year out of him in a Connolly role, then he drops back behind the scenes ala Jaidi - but he would attract so many contacts, just by his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Maybe that's why number 10 was left free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Maybe that's why number 10 was left free? That's potentially Gaston's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Good shout S-Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 The race to an 80 page thread begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 http://www.tuttojuve.com/?action=read&idnotizia=107116 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Wow, are people actually taking this seriously? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Wow, are people actually taking this seriously? :lol: Yes him and Cortese are best pals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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