hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Wow, are people actually taking this seriously? :lol: Nah not really. Just that 1 percent chance though is exciting. Could you imagine? A colossus of the footballing world at little old Southampton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Yes him and Cortese are best pals In that case, welcome aboard Saint Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 he is 106 and was linked with Watford! No way does he fit the current plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 In that case, welcome aboard Saint Derek Ha! Just blow the budget on delboy and gaston. We'll just out score the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 he is 106 and was linked with Watford! No way does he fit the current plan He doesn't - But he's Italian, and it's random enough for a Cortese move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie Crouchie Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Someone has changed his current club to Southampton on Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Del_Piero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Someone has changed his current club to Southampton on Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Del_Piero Sweepstake on how long it will take MLG to tell you anyone in the world can update wiki? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Someone has changed his current club to Southampton on Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Del_Piero These wiki peeps don't mess about. Give it 5 minutes and there will be a poor photoshop head on a saints strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 These wiki peeps don't mess about. Give it 5 minutes and there will be a poor photoshop head on a saints strip. Good idea, back in 5....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Proper funny is this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 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. :-) ....stand up all those who thought we were going to sign Michael Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 A 37 year old second striker. No thankyou, would rather we signed Beckham.... and I don't want us to sign Beckham! http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2012/02/girl-wakes-up-from-coma-after-listening.html He has a habit of performing miracles though, younever know when that might come in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 A 37 year old second striker. No thankyou, would rather we signed Beckham.... and I don't want us to sign Beckham! are you mad if we signed giggs or scholes I would wet myself....same age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 A 37 year old second striker. No thankyou, would rather we signed Beckham.... and I don't want us to sign Beckham! http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2012/02/girl-wakes-up-from-coma-after-listening.html He has a habit of performing miracles though, younever know when that might come in handy. One of the greatest players of all time. Comparable to Giggs and Scholes. Yes please. Almost certain not to happen but I would be amazed that people on here would turn him down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 are you mad if we signed giggs or scholes I would wet myself....same age I know. & to think Goodwillie & Heskey were mentioned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 are you mad if we signed giggs or scholes I would wet myself....same age No. Not mad. He is a player of incredible pedigree but one near the end of his career and not a long term option. He'll eat wages and prevent younger players from playing regularly/coming through. The very epitome of what we do not want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 This is priceless! I give it an hour before it pops up on twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Lovely photo work there Kraks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Del Piero would swap all his Serie A titles for a thread which makes 80 pages. Lets make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 This is priceless! I give it an hour before it pops up on twitter I seriously hope not, I made it as unconvincing as I could! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 No. Not mad. He is a player of incredible pedigree but one near the end of his career and not a long term option. He'll eat wages and prevent younger players from playing regularly/coming through. The very epitome of what we do not want to do. why does every single player have to be a long term option..we=hy can't we have one for the now...lift the club, who can come in and command instant respect of everyone at the club...imagine what the long term prospect could learn off him in training.... we are trying to grow as a club..that does not mean every single signing has to be under 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 why does every single player have to be a long term option..we=hy can't we have one for the now...life the club, who can come in and command instant respect of everyone at the club...imagine what the long term prospect could learn off him in training.... we are trying to grow as a club..that does not mean every single signing has to be under 25 Yeah exactly. And FFS it's Del Piero. FFS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireframebox Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Sweepstake on how long it will take MLG to tell you anyone in the world can update wiki? You can also see WHO made the change and their IP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 why does every single player have to be a long term option..we=hy can't we have one for the now...life the club, who can come in and command instant respect of everyone at the club...imagine what the long term prospect could learn off him in training.... we are trying to grow as a club..that does not mean every single signing has to be under 25 It's just how I would do things personally. Would totally understand the excitement if he did sign but I would consider it to be not an entirely positive step. Besides, it's all conjecture. He'll be off to Dubai/China for a final pay day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 It's just how I would do things personally. Would totally understand the excitement if he did sign but I would consider it to be not an entirely positive step. Besides, it's all conjecture. He'll be off to Dubai/China for a final pay day. Did you support Saints during the Lawrie Mac era? Or Chris Nichol, with Jimmy Case? I've got plenty of time for the right type of old pro coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Yeah exactly. And FFS it's Del Piero. FFS... as a 32 year old...he was the reason I still watched football itlalia after Gazza left italy... he is football royalty ffs....such an amazing player and did it at the highest level possible he is very much loved in italy and and all round great egg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.JonB Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I think Hansen was right when he stated that "You're win anything with older players". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Did you support Saints during the Lawrie Mac era? Or Chris Nichol, with Jimmy Case? I've got plenty of time for the right type of old pro coming in. I was 6 years old in 1990 and moved to Hampshire in 1994. So no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Just ordered my new home shirt with Del Pero 10 This is amazeballs!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster 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 as a 32 year old...he was the reason I still watched football itlalia after Gazza left italy... he is football royalty ffs....such an amazing player and did it at the highest level possible he is very much loved in italy and and all round great egg I can't see anything negative about this deal (though as I mentioned it won't happen.) He would bring huge experience, a winning mentality and is just an utterly amazing player. Even if he is slower I'm sure he could teach our existing players so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I was 8 years old in 1990 and moved to Hampshire in 1994. So no. I guess that explains it. Some of our most successful and exciting teams ever were built on a backbone of experienced pros who were seeing out the back-end of their careers with Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Such a fan that I'd barely mind him being rubbish now. But don't see where he fits in. Great role model, great on the training ground, but wouldn't get many games. That said, hell of a sub, great set pieces, and perhaps a good understudy to Lallana? If AL loses form or gets injured, what better playmaker to come in? If Scholes can still cut it, and Giggs, why not Del Piero? Just to see him in saints shirt a handful of times would be terrific. That's my thoughts too. I mean people can try and be rational about why it would be a bad thing but I love the romance in football and a legend of the game coming to play for Southampton no matter how old he is would be utterly brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Del Piero and Goodwillie partnership? Better than RVP and Rooney imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Just ordered my new home shirt with Del Pero 10 This is amazeballs!!!! Ring them up quickly and get them to spell it properly before they print it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I remember when Bolton got an old Djorkaef and thought he could never cut the mustard....he was brilliant for them...just oozed class Del Piero would be on a different universe compared to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Bring it on. I can remember the way past it legend that was Frank Worthington and his 1 year stint at the club in 83-84. He used to stand in the center circle, flick balls up and catch them on the back of his neck for a bit of pre match entertainment. Quality stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 No. Not mad. He is a player of incredible pedigree but one near the end of his career and not a long term option. He'll eat wages and prevent younger players from playing regularly/coming through. The very epitome of what we do not want to do. I'm definitely with you on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I guess that explains it. Some of our most successful and exciting teams ever were built on a backbone of experienced pros who were seeing out the back-end of their careers with Saints. They may have been the most successful sides our club has ever been but these are players who despite being excellent for us were past their peak. Equally some utter cloggers have been brought into the club in order to provide experience, Speedie, Dixon, Ripley etc. I would rather leave this type of transfer policy to the likes of QPR. Again though, I can understand why it would be exciting, it would certainly be interesting to see if he can cut it in the premier league, even if it is at the age of 37. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 No. Not mad. He is a player of incredible pedigree but one near the end of his career and not a long term option. He'll eat wages and prevent younger players from playing regularly/coming through. The very epitome of what we do not want to do. +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 They may have been the most successful sides our club has ever been but these are players who despite being excellent for us were past their peak. Equally some utter cloggers have been brought into the club in order to provide experience, Speedie, Dixon, Ripley etc. I would rather leave this type of transfer policy to the likes of QPR. Again though, I can understand why it would be exciting, it would certainly be interesting to see if he can cut it in the premier league, even if it is at the age of 37. I'm sorry....compareing speedie and dixon to a living legend of world football and an amazing pro is just daft if we signed giggs or scholes, it would also be amazing and a massive addition to the club.....why not this fella for just one season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 At last, the club have finally released pictures of this season's elusive third kit. Expect The9 to pop along any time soon and tell us all the last time we wore black mid-length socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I'm sorry....compareing speedie and dixon to a living legend of world football and an amazing pro is just daft if we signed giggs or scholes, it would also be amazing and a massive addition to the club.....why not this fella for just one season Exactly, I'm surprised Colin came out with that, its a bit of a naive statement. Jaidi was a fantastic signing for Saints, absolutely brilliant for what we needed at the time. And finished his career with us. I can't believe there were people saying "ooh, Jaidi? Too old. no thanks" when we got him. Maybe there were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I'm sorry....compareing speedie and dixon to a living legend of world football and an amazing pro is just daft if we signed giggs or scholes, it would also be amazing and a massive addition to the club.....why not this fella for just one season Just trying to bring perspective to this type of philosophy, it would be a dramatic change to how we have operated recently. For just one season, if it made a difference and kept us up? Yes, great. The precident is however extremely dangerous, we do not want to gain a reputation as a retirement home for stars past their peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Just trying to bring perspective to this type of philosophy, it would be a dramatic change to how we have operated recently. For just one season, if it made a difference and kept us up? Yes, great. The precident is however extremely dangerous, we do not want to gain a reputation as a retirement home for stars past their peak. I don't think that would happen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Exactly, I'm surprised Colin came out with that, its a bit of a naive statement. I didn't put my point across particularly well, you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Would raise the profile of the club massively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 I really can't see this happening - imagine what Lallana could learn off him though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 August, 2012 Share Posted 23 August, 2012 Imagine what Lallana could learn off him though! Italian. Perfect for when Serie A come calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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