Tom28 Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 I'd genuinely be very happy if we only signed one player this window, as long as it is Fraser Forster. Would become our keeper for the next 10 years if we could keep hold of him. Solid as a rock. Obviously I'd take Astori as well if the money was there, plus a winger, maybe Scott Sinclair on loan.
Appy Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Tom28 said: I'd genuinely be very happy if we only signed one player this window, as long as it is Fraser Forster. Would become our keeper for the next 10 years if we could keep hold of him. Solid as a rock. Obviously I'd take Astori as well if the money was there, plus a winger, maybe Scott Sinclair on loan. We won't sign Fraser Forster, he has a Champions League knockout phase match against Juventus to look forward to.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Rumour knocking about we are close to signing Butland? As of 12 minutes ago we are 9/4 to be his new home...
shurlock Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Kaspar Schmeichel is a better prospect than Butland.
Saint Matty 76 Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Butland isn't even much better than Gazza at the moment, but hopefully if he does come we get behind him and he ends up reaching the potential it seems he has.
Appy Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 shurlock said: Kaspar Schmeichel is a better prospect than Butland. On what evidence?
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Smirking_Saint said: Scott Sinclair That is all Would be all over this.
Crab Lungs Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Appy said: On what evidence? About 5 seasons more evidence.
shurlock Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Appy said: On what evidence? I get to see Leicester play quite a bit. At the very least, he could be slotted into the team without too many growing pains.
SuperMikey Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Butland's been all over the shop this season, he's got potential but definitely not good enough for us atm.
Badger Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Saint Matty 76 said: Butland isn't even much better than Gazza at the moment, but hopefully if he does come we get behind him and he ends up reaching the potential it seems he has. I understand doubts about signing another inexperienced GK , but not sure I fully go along with that. Has Gazzaniga been selected by his national team - at any level,let alone full internationa ? Or was he part of their Olympic squad ? Perhaps this is just reinforcing the idea that Butland has been vastly overhyped,or that England have less options in the gk dept than Argentina. It does also indicate Butland is clearly highly rated (yes, I accept largely "for the future"). In truth, we simply don't know if he is, or will be, better than Gazzaniga. Question is, can we afford to take the risk ?
Matthew Le God Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 (edited) shurlock said: Kaspar Schmeichel is a better prospect than Butland. Kasper Schmeichel is 7 years older than Jack Butland! For a keeper of 26 years old, Schmeichel has hardly had a glittering career. Edited 3 January, 2013 by Matthew Le God
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 KelvinsRightGlove said: Would be all over this. Dont write it off
Turkish Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 There is no chance of this one happening but Dede from vasco de gamma would be a great signing. 6ft 3, quick strong ball playing centre half with full Brazilian international caps. He'll leave Vasco soon as they are struggling financially, probably end up at a champions league club.
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Butland is English, that is why there is more hype about him. Doesn't make him the right choice.
Badger Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Turkish said: There is no chance of this one happening but Dede from vasco de gamma would be a great signing. 6ft 3, quick strong ball playing centre half with full Brazilian international caps. He'll leave Vasco soon as they are struggling financially, probably end up at a champions league club. Dede, or Douglas of Twente, are probably the ones who stand out, but little prospect of either I suspect. Especially Dede with the work permit issue.
SB Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Joe Cole good signing for WUM, I expect a GK and centre back before Villa
saintedwill Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 If people on here are talking about a new winger, what about free agent Ricardo Quaresma?
S-Clarke Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 saintedwill said: If people on here are talking about a new winger, what about free agent Ricardo Quaresma? He's a real player, but a very odd mentality. Which is why clubs always seem to let him go. I remember him at Porto though, unplayable at times. He's never really discovered his Porto form elsewhere.
Saint Charlie Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 SB said: Joe Cole good signing for WUM, I expect a GK and centre back before Villa Joe Cole allegedly on 90k a week. He has a lot to prove. Ita not 2005/06 now. He shouldnt be the top earner at any Prem team.
Thedelldays Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Saint Charlie said: Joe Cole allegedly on 90k a week. He has a lot to prove. Ita not 2005/06 now. He shouldnt be the top earner at any Prem team. west ham paying £30k a week of it.....apparently
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Thedelldays said: west ham paying £30k a week of it.....apparently If he stays fit he will be an asset, if not then a burden, but that was said about Benayoun
Saint Charlie Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Thedelldays said: west ham paying £30k a week of it.....apparently I think he is going on a free transfer not on loan. No way he will have dropped from 90k to 30k, especially when he still had time on his Liverpool contract.
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Saint Charlie said: I think he is going on a free transfer not on loan. No way he will have dropped from 90k to 30k, especially when he still had time on his Liverpool contract. LFC paying him 4m to leave reportedly
Tom28 Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Appy said: We won't sign Fraser Forster, he has a Champions League knockout phase match against Juventus to look forward to. Maybe, but if he gets offered a great deal, would he really turn that down to play two fixtures (which is all it will be)? This is his chance to come back to the PL, his chance to seriously be in consideration for England No. 1 jersey. You sure he would reject that to play in one CL fixture against Juve? Celtic will be knocked out at that stage anyway. If its a choice between paying £5m for Butland, who has looked unconvincing at best at Championship level this season, or £8-10m for Forster, it's a no-brainer for me.
Saint Charlie Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Smirking_Saint said: LFC paying him 4m to leave reportedly Madness. That was a truely awful signing by them. If it was a foreigner it would probably go down as one of the worst and most costly in history.
MerceSaint28 Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 I think we need 4 players and will probably get rid of a few too GK - Butland would be good...Gomes from Spurs would also be a nice addition CB - Astori would be the business...love to sign him...or Douglas from Twente would be fantastic CM - Still think we need a bit of beef in the middle, despite Cork transforming our season...i like Trotter from Millwall or maybe Tom Huddlestone if Spurs would sell Winger - I really feel one of Ince or Phillips from Blackpool would be fantastic for us...maybe Lens as an alternative I think De Ridder, Sharp, Seabourne, Dickson need to be moved on
Window Cleaner Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Smirking_Saint said: LFC paying him 4m to leave reportedly Just goes to show that English fans, managers and club chairman are always ready to appreciate qualities trumpetted by the press that a player doesn't actually have. Saw Cole play for Lille a couple of times last season and he is a truly ordinary player.
Colinjb Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 I see Yossi Benayoun is back at Chelsea. Frankly, I would try to get him in.
Window Cleaner Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Colinjb said: I see Yossi Benayoun is back at Chelsea. Frankly, I would try to get him in. Chelsea looked like they could well use him last night. They don't have too many CMs, Mikel is injured, Lampard blows hot and cold and Luiz was awful last night. Unless they're buying a CM this window Benayoun might well stay. Just hope that they're not casting their eyes on any of ours.
Saint Charlie Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Colinjb said: I see Yossi Benayoun is back at Chelsea. Frankly, I would try to get him in. West Ham sent him back because he is injury prone and on about 70k a week. We are more likely to recall Forecast and play him at left back than sign Benayoun.
Saint Garrett Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Benayoun really isn't very good IMO. Not worth the money you'd have to pay for him.
Saint Charlie Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Window Cleaner said: Chelsea looked like they could well use him last night. They don't have too many CMs, Mikel is injured, Lampard blows hot and cold and Luiz was awful last night. Unless they're buying a CM this window Benayoun might well stay. Just hope that they're not casting their eyes on any of ours. Benayoun is an attacking midfielder and they have Oscar, Mata, Hazard, Marin, Moses and Piazon so safe to assume he won't get a look in.
Hoggins Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Benayoun would be good providing Chelsea subsidise wages. Need more depth in winger/attacking midfield positions. West Ham fans love him, and he hasn't played for Chelsea, Liverpool & Arsenal through lack of talent.
Window Cleaner Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Hoggins said: Benayoun would be good providing Chelsea subsidise wages. Need more depth in winger/attacking midfield positions. West Ham fans love him, and he hasn't played for Chelsea, Liverpool & Arsenal through lack of talent. getting old though, wouldn't fit in with our policy;
Colinjb Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Saint Garrett said: Benayoun really isn't very good IMO. Not worth the money you'd have to pay for him. Just a player i've always rated. He would be expensive and maybe past his best but I would like to see what he could do in a saints shirt at least.
Saint Charlie Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Colinjb said: Just a player i've always rated. He would be expensive and maybe past his best but I would like to see what he could do in a saints shirt at least. For 70k a week I would want a bit more than what he offers which is mostly injury. These days when fit he isnt as good as Lallana IMO. His time was 3 or 4 years ago. If he was on lower wages then worth a shot, but not at that kind of money.
Appy Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Colinjb said: I see Yossi Benayoun is back at Chelsea. Frankly, I would try to get him in. No thanks.
Dig Dig Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Colinjb said: Just a player i've always rated. He would be expensive and maybe past his best but I would like to see what he could do in a saints shirt at least. Poor suggestion from you lad. I expect better.
mdearlove Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Haakon Sjøvik @Haakonsjovik @UK_TransferNews @SkySports Rumurs saying the norwegian centreback Vegard Forren is spotted outside St. Mary's. #Saintsfc #saints http://www.crunchsports.com/category/Soccer/Man-Utd-target-Vegard-Forren-close-to-securing-move-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-201301030005/
SuperSAINT Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 mdearlove said: Haakon Sjøvik @Haakonsjovik @UK_TransferNews @SkySports Rumurs saying the norwegian centreback Vegard Forren is spotted outside St. Mary's. #Saintsfc #saints http://www.crunchsports.com/category/Soccer/Man-Utd-target-Vegard-Forren-close-to-securing-move-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-201301030005/ Now there's an interesting one... Revenge for the Buttner deal?
Dig Dig Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 players "spotted" at St Marys rumours are never true
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 mdearlove said: Haakon Sjøvik @Haakonsjovik @UK_TransferNews @SkySports Rumurs saying the norwegian centreback Vegard Forren is spotted outside St. Mary's. #Saintsfc #saints http://www.crunchsports.com/category/Soccer/Man-Utd-target-Vegard-Forren-close-to-securing-move-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-201301030005/ Read somewhere earlier (sorry, can't remember where) that Everton might be the unknown club concerned. Sounds like he's a promising player, though, so hope it's us as it'd be a good indication that we're looking to do our business early.
ottery st mary Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Dig Dig said: players "spotted" at St Marys rumours are never true Not til we get the obligatory Hotel report... That is after the airport sighting at bagggaggge carousel.... With the taxi ride story thrown in... Phots required pleeeese.
Saint Charlie Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Dig Dig said: players "spotted" at St Marys rumours are never true Carsten Jancker has been outside St Marys for seven years whilst his transfer is being ratified.
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Ivan Katalinic said: Read somewhere earlier (sorry' date=' can't remember where) that Everton might be the unknown club concerned. Sounds like he's a promising player, though, so hope it's us as it'd be a good indication that we're looking to do our business early.[/quote'] Just remembered where I read it - not the best source, in hindsight!! Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ 1h Vegard Forren looks like he could be on his way to Goodison Park, Molde confirm he is finalising a move to an unknown club.
Saint Charlie Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8273353/Everton-boss-David-Moyes-watched-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren-in-action-on-Thursday
Dig Dig Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 ottery st mary said: Not til we get the obligatory Hotel report... That is after the airport sighting at bagggaggge carousel.... With the taxi ride story thrown in... Phots required pleeeese. Nothing is certain until someone working at Costa in Soton Airport tells us that they saw him arrive today.
DT Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Time to get Claus, Jo and Egil to put a good word in...
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