Saint Garrett Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Sounds like this one might be a go-er ! Fingers crossed sounds like he could be a decent little player. Is he the one that Adkins was supposedly looking at over there a few months ago ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Strange position for NA to focus on, what with Danny Fox there. How about a new CB and RM ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Strange position for NA to focus on, what with Danny Fox there. How about a new CB and RM ? do you not think it is a scouting network...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Strange position for NA to focus on, what with Danny Fox there. How about a new CB and RM ? Bit strange that we've strengthened with a striker and (possibly) a left back first of all, probably our two strongest areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Strange position for NA to focus on, what with Danny Fox there. How about a new CB and RM ? He's left-sided, not necessarily to be used as a left-back. IMO I think we can do better than Fox anyway for the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Does seem strange, but maybe we are planning to play more with wingbacks? Or maybe Buttner would be earmarked for midfield with Lallana moving inside a bit? Who knows but feel we might be some different systems being used this season as well as the ones we have played until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 (edited) Strange position for NA to focus on, what with Danny Fox there. How about a new CB and RM ? Bit strange that we've strengthened with a striker and (possibly) a left back first of all, probably our two strongest areas. Does seem strange, but maybe we are planning to play more with wingbacks? Or maybe Buttner would be earmarked for midfield with Lallana moving inside a bit? Who knows but feel we might be some different systems being used this season as well as the ones we have played until now. It is possible to have numerous targets all at once. We don't know what else he is planning. Harding and Dickson aren't really Premier League quality, so maybe Adkins wants Fox and Buttner as his left backs and will let Harding and Dickson go and have Shaw for the future. Edited 2 July, 2012 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Bit strange that we've strengthened with a striker and (possibly) a left back first of all, probably our two strongest areas. Maybe there will be one of our left backs moving on as a result? We get the replacement in before we let one leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrimd Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Not sure the timing indicates the importance put on the position. Deals get done when deals get done, and if you get the opportunity to sign someone, you do it, especially if they become available and others are sniffing around. Pretty sure NA is not just looking at one position at a time, ticking it off when complete, then looking to the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Not sure the timing indicates the importance put on the position. Deals get done when deals get done, and if you get the opportunity to sign someone, you do it, especially if they become available and others are sniffing around. Pretty sure NA is not just looking at one position at a time, ticking it off when complete, then looking to the next one. Of course. But on the assumption we're going to buy a goalkeeper, a centre back, a centre mid and possibly a right sided midfielder, that's a very big influx of new players for one summer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Im pretty certain they will have drawn up a list of 50 or so players who CDAJFU in the prem, and they have enquired about the ones they mostly want with other backups in those positions. Im sure its not, ST, done tick that off....LB, yep done, tick that off. No reason why we cant be looking at completing multiple deals. We need to ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 If this guy has pace then he maybe he will be earmarked to play at LB when the opposition have a fast wide player for example Nani, Walcott, Lennon. As much as Fox is a good player and his set pieces are key to our game he does struggle against genuine pace. Also Lallana admitted on saturday that he has to carefully manage his groins otherwise he will risk getting injured. So this lad could be a good addition for us as it seems he can slot in at both LB and LM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Maybe there will be one of our left backs moving on as a result? We get the replacement in before we let one leave. I'm expecting Harding to move on I guess. Can't see Danny Fox being the sort of player that is happy sitting on the bench as back-up, so it'd be a bit of interesting competition if we were to bring this dutch lad in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 One of the interviews said he played as CM playmaker for Ajax academy, striker for Vitesse at first, then winger and now more recently left back. Its probably his versatility that attracts and I doubt he is seen as a direct replacement for Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Maybe there will be one of our left backs moving on as a result? We get the replacement in before we let one leave. Dickson has already been told he's being frozen out, and I've read rumours that Harding may be on his way to Sheff Wed. In either case neither player are good enough for the PL IMO, so its natural we look to improve. Wouldn't have classed it as an area that was in most need of strengthening, but plenty of time for more signings yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Im pretty certain they will have drawn up a list of 50 or so players who CDAJFU in the prem, and they have enquired about the ones they mostly want with other backups in those positions. Im sure its not, ST, done tick that off....LB, yep done, tick that off. No reason why we cant be looking at completing multiple deals. We need to ! You mean they have their own list and don't just use the saintsweb HCDAJFU thread?.................weird!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patred44 Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Dan Harding has been linked to Sheff Weds via several rumours over the last week or two.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 You mean they have their own list and don't just use the saintsweb HCDAJFU thread?.................weird!!!I'm sure they would have done if there wasnt so much bickering and arguements on this forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Dan Harding has been linked to Sheff Weds via several rumours over the last week or two.. All Ive seen about that was an ugly article, nothing on twitter or Sheff Wed sites. They also signed Joe Mattock, a left back about 2 week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Buttner wants to sign for us, ahead of Fulham and QPR, we are offering him a 3 year contract. We are currently in negotiation with Vitesse about the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Buttner wants to sign for us, ahead of Fulham and QPR, we are offering him a 3 year contract. We are currently in negotiation with Vitesse about the price. Source? Cheers :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Source? Cheers :-) Pretty much all the translated articles above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 This just in on Sky sports, he definitely wants to come here, I wonder what we are paying him to get that reaction about St Mary's lolololol - I suppose, compared to Loftus Road and Craven Cottage it must look like a mini old trafford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11700/7858948/Buttner-favours-Saints-switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshephard3 Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Vitesse rejected 1.6mill (2million Euros) from Fulham so looks like being in the region of £2mill. Judging by the articles about this you'd have to think we're on the brink of confirming this guy. Only just missed out on Dutch squad. Promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 A Dutchman going ape over our stadium? Remind you of anyone...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintrich Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Bid from us is £3million apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Strange position for NA to focus on, what with Danny Fox there. How about a new CB and RM ? I was just thinking this too. Do we really need another left back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Does he know something we dont "And Southampton have big ambitions. With the new investor they want the same as Manchester City." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 I was just thinking this too. Do we really need another left back? How many more times does it need to be said that he can play LM and CM too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 I was just thinking this too. Do we really need another left back? Yes. Harding, Dickson and Shaw are not good enough for the Premier League, the first 2 should leave. Fox is decent enough but he's the only one and not without his faults. Seems this bloke is pretty handy in midfield too and we need someone else apart from Lallana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperm_john Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 would like to see this guy in a saints shirt, sounds like our kind of player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 How many more times does it need to be said that he can play LM and CM too? So he's a kind of 'reverse Skacel' then? A LB who we will play LM or CM rather than a LM we play at LB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Not sure the timing indicates the importance put on the position. Deals get done when deals get done, and if you get the opportunity to sign someone, you do it, especially if they become available and others are sniffing around. Pretty sure NA is not just looking at one position at a time, ticking it off when complete, then looking to the next one. Not worried about timing, I am more worried about budget constraints, and therefore priorities. I still think anyone who believes we are going to have a 25-30million transfer window deserves to be sectioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Not worried about timing, I am more worried about budget constraints, and therefore priorities. I still think anyone who believes we are going to have a 25-30million transfer window deserves to be sectioned. Why? If the rumour that we bid 3m is true, we would have spent 9m on two players in a window where we'll need 6-8 new faces to really beef up the squad quality wise. Wouldn't shock me if we spent 25m this summer, even the cheaper signings add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Buttner wants to sign for us, ahead of Fulham and QPR, we are offering him a 3 year contract. We are currently in negotiation with Vitesse about the price. I had a look for recent stories on News Now from Fulham and QPR, but could find nothing about their interest in him. So the stories have either gone cold regarding them, or else it is all a lot of hot air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 If this goes through, we will have 2 players called Beavis and Buttner on the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 If this goes through, we will have 2 players called Beavis and Buttner on the books. I haven't signed the deal yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 im sure I read in one of the red tops that he was a defensive midfield player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 QPR have signed Man Utd left back Fabio on a season long loan. Presumably that'll end their interest in Buttner (if they think the deal to us is done and dusted)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 I haven't signed the deal yet! Actually I've spelt it wrong, it's Bevis. Bevis Mugabi, surely the best name we've ever had at Saints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Actually I've spelt it wrong, it's Bevis. Bevis Mugabi, surely the best name we've ever had at Saints? Good name but should probably miss any pre-season tours to Zimbabwe, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRGb9JS_-OU&feature=youtube_gdata_player Sorry if already posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRGb9JS_-OU&feature=youtube_gdata_player Sorry if already posted. Mods delete, just seen it in the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Wouldn't take the sheer number of articles saying basically the same things as evidence the deal is nearly done. Got a mate who is a sports journo, agencies are commissioned to produce 'x' number of articles a day - he was telling me t'other day that they basically look for a story (usually foreign ones, to translate), rehash and post on. This seems quite widespread practice, so a proliferation of stories about the same thing is no sure sign a deal is imminent. Don't know anything about the guy, so would be harsh to comment. Agree that Dickson & Harding probably aren't going to be up to it in the Prem (along with a few others still in the squad) so there probably will be strengthening made throughout. I trust Adkins, so if it does happen let's get behind the lad! COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 There's two first hand reports (they actually spoke with Büttner) in the last 24h. The first is an interview with a local radio station (Omroep Gelderland) where he confirms he's been in Southampton and was very impressed. Then there is an article in de Telegraaf which I haven't read, but the soccernews.nl story posted earlier has de Telegraaf as its source. The deal seems close in my opinion and I'd be very surprised if it doesn't go through now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 2 July, 2012 Share Posted 2 July, 2012 Not worried about timing, I am more worried about budget constraints, and therefore priorities. I still think anyone who believes we are going to have a 25-30million transfer window deserves to be sectioned. You feeling lonely then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 3 July, 2012 Share Posted 3 July, 2012 Sky Sports infobar is saying that Vitesse have confirmed we've bid £3m. Doesn't go into any other detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMidfieldGeneral Posted 3 July, 2012 Share Posted 3 July, 2012 Quick update from my mate. Everything agreed with player. Fee agreed. Just a hitch on how we pay. They want it all in one go.. We want to pay in instalments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 3 July, 2012 Share Posted 3 July, 2012 Quick update from my mate. Everything agreed with player. Fee agreed. Just a hitch on how we pay. They want it all in one go.. We want to pay in instalments Good job Vitesse are not dealing with the Skates Their policy would be "We don't pay at all " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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