Nexstar Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 He is a bit. Very one footed, has little pace and his positioning at times is appalling. I agree with this. Looking forward to seeing Buttner, don't know anything about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 He is a bit. Very one footed, has little pace and his positioning at times is appalling. I agree. Fox is excellent going forward and has a brilliant delivery and part of the very reason why we scored many goals. he can get caught out defensively and lacks that yard of pace at times all good having competition though, surely this bloke coming will give fox that (more than harding could anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 I agree. Fox is excellent going forward and has a brilliant delivery and part of the very reason why we scored many goals. he can get caught out defensively and lacks that yard of pace at times all good having competition though, surely this bloke coming will give fox that (more than harding could anyway) Exactly right. We are starting to have genuine competition in a lot of areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Excellent, Fox needs competition, Harding and Dickson really didn't provide it last season so this should really push the team in the right direction. 'I'm in Southampton and everything is perfect. The club, the stadium and the reception really surprised me. Beautiful. from the Mail Really like the sound of his attitude towards the move too, very positive about Southampton and the club, just what we need from new signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 I hope this guy turns out to be good but the Dutch LB at the Euro's was really dodgy and was still called up before Buttner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 I hope this guy turns out to be good but the Dutch LB at the Euro's was really dodgy and was still called up before Buttner. That guy Willems will end up being brilliant. He was just thrown in too soon into a struggling team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPTCount Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 I hope this guy turns out to be good but the Dutch LB at the Euro's was really dodgy and was still called up before Buttner. I think this was based on age tho, willems is younger and they figured he was capable, clearly a yard too far for him tho but look who we had at rb, walker and Richards are both better than Johnson, by a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 I hope this guy turns out to be good but the Dutch LB at the Euro's was really dodgy and was still called up before Buttner. jordan henderson is no way one of the best 4 CM that are English. nor is Butland the 3rd best keeper that is English selection policy (and having an eye on the future) plays a part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 IMO and that of others we need two better full backs than we have got, if we stick with what we have got we will get done down the flanks by most of the sides in the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 I reckon there's every chance this guy will be used on the left and Adam will move to a CM role. Alex B can score goals, can pass and has a bit of pace too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Hmm. I'd be quite surprised if we signed as many players as that. Assuming the Buttner deal does go through, that would make eight signings. A lot. Agree, but is quite likely now IMO. We knew we’d need 5 at least (4 down the spine, a right winger) – And that was before we lost Martin on loan and signed a left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Hmm. Six strikers, five left backs, two centre backs and one goalie. .....and Alan Partridge.. and a pair free..... (sorry about that guys... close season boredom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Excellent, Fox needs competition, Harding and Dickson really didn't provide it last season...........QUOTE] Exactly. We need two equally talented players for each position....will be interesting to see if JayRod becomes the next Rickie Lambert (given time ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 He is a bit. Very one footed, has little pace and his positioning at times is appalling. ..Buttner should fit in very well then ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 He is a bit. Very one footed, has little pace and his positioning at times is appalling. You've changed your tune. You always quoted his stats, international caps etc whenever anyone questioned if he would be ok in the prem. What made you change your mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 You've changed your tune. You always quoted his stats, international caps etc whenever anyone questioned if he would be ok in the prem. What made you change your mind? Did I? Think you have just made that up. You can see from how he is rated on Football Manager that I don't consider him to be that great in terms of Premier League level. He'd do okay, but has a lot of flaws to his game which will see him exposed at Premier League level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 The new Jelle Van Damme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 The new Jelle Van Damme. Ouch! I think reserving judgement on him would be a good idea though, people saying 'great signing!' etc. We've seen a matter of minutes of him from a YouTube compilation. No one can honestly call it at the moment. De Ridder was the same - YouTube video got us all hyped up, often he failed to live up to those heights, if he even played at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 he looks hungry imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Must be brilliant if Jan Poortviet put in a word and rates him highly, just hope we've made a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 The new Jelle Van Damme. Fecking hope not. Not sure why the comparison anyway between that Belgian ****** and a new Dutch signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Did I? Think you have just made that up. You can see from how he is rated on Football Manager that I don't consider him to be that great in terms of Premier League level. He'd do okay, but has a lot of flaws to his game which will see him exposed at Premier League level. It's a really terrible claim to fame to keep banging on about at every possible opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 It's a really terrible claim to fame to keep banging on about at every possible opportunity. Completely relevant in this case, as it shows my view of the player he is claiming I made statements about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Implies we're more attractive than Fulham and QPR to potential signings at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Well I for one trust the opinion of our scouts and Adkins in this signing. Adkins has delivered 90 % of the time in the transfer windows. Will be interesting to see what position Buttner will play in though. It is hilarious that people can begin to doubt Buttner having never seen him play. Idiocy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 RB/CB - Martin Cranie is available on a free. Don't think we should pass him over. Never miund 'not prem quality' - he's on a free, and still young enough to improve. Hell no. Plus he's nearly 26, that's not THAT young. He's not better than Richardson either. From what I've seen of Clyne, he'd be a good right back signing but if we have trust that Jack Stephens is around the corner of promotion to the first team, then we really could use an experienced right back signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Just heard another bit of good news is on the way...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Care to enlighten us with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Just heard another bit of good news is on the way...! Go on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Just heard another bit of good news is on the way...! Steven Davis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Just heard another bit of good news is on the way...! Michael Owen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Just heard another bit of good news is on the way...! Buttner related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever a red and white Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 http://www.vitesse.nl/nieuws/bericht/vitesse-en-southampton-akkoord-over-ba-ttner/2721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 http://www.vitesse.nl/nieuws/bericht/vitesse-en-southampton-akkoord-over-ba-ttner/2721 Good job he didn't base his decision to move on the relative quality of our websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 FIFA.com report he can play at right back also, so pretty versatile chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Just heard another bit of good news is on the way...! What's the news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Steve De Ridder @stief87 “@TomCoull: Keep your eyes on the official site for breaking news in the next 10 minutes! Butt what will it be? #saintsfc” haha #nicepun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Think they might be teasing and it's Davis instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Just heard another bit of good news is on the way...! Cheats FC liquidated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 (edited) He is a bit. Very one footed, has little pace and his positioning at times is appalling.his positioning is first class. It has to be due to his lack of pace. Didn't see anyone take him apart. Fox with pace would be right up there. Edited 6 July, 2012 by Chez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 his positioning is first class. It has to be due to his lack of pace. Didn't see anyone take him apart. Snooker pun? Sorry, wrong player signing thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Implies we're more attractive than Fulham and QPR to potential signings at least. QPR signed Park and Fabio from Man U instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 I reckon there's every chance this guy will be used on the left and Adam will move to a CM role. Alex B can score goals, can pass and has a bit of pace too. I bet there is every chance that this guy will provide an option on the left allowing Lallana & Guly to share the RM roles depending on the type of formation we play. AL has been a great success out on the left, but without "electric pace", how effective will the "coming inside onto his preferred right foot be? Not saying it will be the case but a good LM comes in and then RM starts to look like Adam's land. I know many think AL in the hole but with 2 up front that leaves you a midfield of 2 CM's and only one wide player? That doesn't sound right from a balance perspective and also not right in the way NA set us up with Guly & AL Let's simply wait & see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 QPR signed Park and Fabio from Man U instead. Park's joined QPR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Park's joined QPR? 5m apparently, lots for a 31 year old whose legs are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 Fergie helping one of his old gang out again then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 5m apparently, lots for a 31 year old whose legs are going. Get to f*ck, £5M?? :lol: I hope he sells a lot of QPR shirts for that. He's decent enough but at that age (and for a winger) is on his way down, and will have very little resale value. Wages will be massive too. QPR really do like getting that wage bill to epic proportions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 It is apparently not £5m, but £2m. Which seems more realistic given his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 6 July, 2012 Share Posted 6 July, 2012 2m sounds a lot more reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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