S-Clarke Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Oh right so just idle speculation really. 1+1... Was Coutinho at Espanyol with Pinocchio? Yep. Makes more sense regarding that link now as well.
Saint Garrett Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Fair enough. Going to be so weird seeing Nigel in charge of someone else. Just like seeing your ex girlfriend with her new boyfriend. Horrible.
S-Clarke Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Fair enough. Going to be so weird seeing Nigel in charge of someone else. Just like seeing your ex girlfriend with her new boyfriend. Horrible. It was odd hearing the poem he recited on Solent earlier on, then realising..we're not going to hear any of his inane ramblings anymore. Such a nice bloke, will be a big miss.
Thedelldays Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 It was odd hearing the poem he recited on Solent earlier on, then realising..we're not going to hear any of his inane ramblings anymore. Such a nice bloke, will be a big miss. mate, he is not dead....
Saint Garrett Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 mate, he is not dead.... Do you not have a heart FFS ? He is Southampton FC. Everything about him is what we're meant to stand for. The bloke is a legend. My best times as a Saints fan by far.
Thedelldays Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Do you not have a heart FFS ? He is Southampton FC. Everything about him is what we're meant to stand for. The bloke is a legend. My best times as a Saints fan by far. he is a legend...WGS was a legend to me...I was livid this morning..but this is starting to get all princess dianna a bit he was going to go one day...and today was not it but there we are
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 An interesting sub-plot for Southampton fans is the potential summer arrival of talented Espanyol midfielder Joan Verdu, a creative playmaker widely regarded as the Catalan club's best player. Verdu, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season and has not agreed a new deal, with the club struggling to find funds to pay him as they seek to reduce their debts. A host of clubs across Europe are known to be keen on securing his services for nothing in June. Considering his history with Pochettino, it's fairly safe to add Southampton to that list of suitors. Considering we've been repeatedly told today that Espanyol sold all of their good players, I'm not sure this is particularly exciting?!
Toadhall Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 An interesting sub-plot for Southampton fans is the potential summer arrival of talented Espanyol midfielder Joan Verdu, a creative playmaker widely regarded as the Catalan club's best player. Verdu, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season and has not agreed a new deal, with the club struggling to find funds to pay him as they seek to reduce their debts. A host of clubs across Europe are known to be keen on securing his services for nothing in June. Considering his history with Pochettino, it's fairly safe to add Southampton to that list of suitors. Just read that on the BBC website myself.
Toadhall Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 he is a legend...WGS was a legend to me...I was livid this morning..but this is starting to get all princess dianna a bit he was going to go one day...and today was not it but there we are Even said so himself on promotion day.
Olallana Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Considering we've been repeatedly told today that Espanyol sold all of their good players' date=' I'm not sure this is particularly exciting?![/quote'] Cause they needed the money due to big debts....
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Cause they needed the money due to big debts.... Yes I know that, but my point is if they've sold their best players that implies the ones they have left aren't that great. This bloke is one of those players that's still there.
Saint Garrett Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 he is a legend...WGS was a legend to me...I was livid this morning..but this is starting to get all princess dianna a bit he was going to go one day...and today was not it but there we are True. But we were on the decline under Strachan. We were going in the right direction under NA
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 An interesting sub-plot for Southampton fans is the potential summer arrival of talented Espanyol midfielder Joan Verdu, a creative playmaker widely regarded as the Catalan club's best player. Verdu, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season and has not agreed a new deal, with the club struggling to find funds to pay him as they seek to reduce their debts. A host of clubs across Europe are known to be keen on securing his services for nothing in June. Considering his history with Pochettino, it's fairly safe to add Southampton to that list of suitors. Great a 29 year old "playmaker" Well worth all this palava then
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Cause they needed the money due to big debts.... I remember when Avram Grant was a world class manager at Pompey cos he did rubbish but people understood because the club had debts and he had to sell a few players
Appy Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Great a 29 year old "playmaker" Well worth all this palava then Would you be like that if we signed Pirlo?
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Liverpool have a bid for Coutinho rejected apparently.
Matthew Le God Posted 18 January, 2013 Posted 18 January, 2013 Liverpool have a bid for Coutinho rejected apparently. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/18/liverpool-bid-internazionale-philippe-coutinho
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/18/liverpool-bid-internazionale-philippe-coutinho Perhaps somewhat telling that we were/are linked and he played for Espanyol last season...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Perhaps somewhat telling that we were/are linked and he played for Espanyol last season... I think we may well see a real approach for Counthinho before the window closes!
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Would you be like that if we signed Pirlo? Not in the same class so stupid question really. But yes, of course I would.
Saint Charlie Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 For me we just need a wide player now. Forren can also cover LB if needed and elsewhere we are pretty strong.
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Cristian Alvarez anyone - out of contract at Espanyol come the end of the season according to the Indy
studentsaint Posted 19 January, 2013 Posted 19 January, 2013 Think we've missed out on brek Shea who's gone to stoke for 3 million.
SNSUN Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 I'm not quite sure where all the recent changes leave us in terms of transfers in or out, but it'd been announced that Birmingham have finally accepted they're miles away from the Premier League and in financial crud, and are now prepared to listen to offers for ANY of their first teamers. Butland, Burke, Redmond and Davies have all been mentioned on here in the past...
trousers Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 Random tweet of the night... @Fuffell: If what I've heard down St Mary's tonight is correct; were in for a busy week and a bit,and our squad'll look a little different.. #Saintsfc
Saint Charlie Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 Random tweet of the night... @Fuffell: If what I've heard down St Mary's tonight is correct; were in for a busy week and a bit,and our squad'll look a little different.. #Saintsfc If this week has indicated anythibg its that nobody really knows what is going on at St Marys ever.
pap Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 Random tweet of the night... @Fuffell: If what I've heard down St Mary's tonight is correct; were in for a busy week and a bit,and our squad'll look a little different.. #Saintsfc Hmm. Barcelona trip. Espanyol is in Barcelona. Some of his former players are out of contract very soon. 2 + 2 = 5?
SuperSAINT Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 Someone get itchen_dan on the case this week. Any good wingers in Spain?
S-Clarke Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 Someone get itchen_dan on the case this week. Any good wingers in Spain? Ronaldo is pretty handy, so I've heard.
Badger Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 Someone get itchen_dan on the case this week. Any good wingers in Spain? I thought Zarate, another Argie by the way, at Lazio was on the shopping list at one point. Although now playing in Italy.
SuperSAINT Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 I thought Zarate, another Argie by the way, at Lazio was on the shopping list at one point. Although now playing in Italy. That one wouldn't surprise me actually - Remember him being quite useful for Birmingham.
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 That one wouldn't surprise me actually - Remember him being quite useful for Birmingham. Was that in the season they were relegated?
S-Clarke Posted 21 January, 2013 Posted 21 January, 2013 Was that in the season they were relegated? The season before I believe.
tajjuk Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Zarate or Coutinho is the type of player we need, not sure about this Fernandez guy from Malaga, not playing and seems very much a striker and at 27 doubt he will improve so would rather have Jay Rod/Mayuka as back ups options.
Saint Garrett Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Zarate going to Sunderland. Actually came away from the game thinking...we don't really need anyone? Possibly a wide player but surely Punch/Gaston/Lallana will play when fit, Guly looked very good last night, and although De Ridder is dreadful, he is quick and can be used for certain things. Defence is looking very solid, and we're essentially looking at Hooiveld who has proved he is capable, as our 4th CB.
Saint Charlie Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 We definitely need another wide player - we had nobody on the bench who could make an impact and really only AL was missing in an attacking sense.
Matthew Le God Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 We definitely need another wide player - we had nobody on the bench who could make an impact and really only AL was missing in an attacking sense. Emmanuel Mayuka?
Saint Charlie Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Emmanuel Mayuka? True - but from a wide midfield sense.
Matthew Le God Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 True - but from a wide midfield sense. Mayuka's most effective game for us was wide on the right in the 4-2-3-1 vs Tottenham at St Mary's, changed the game when he came on and looked more effective than he did as a central striker. I do agree we could do with another attacking wide player though.
Jai27 Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 We definitely need another wide player - we had nobody on the bench who could make an impact and really only AL was missing in an attacking sense. Agreed. We have no out and out winger who likes to play the flanks. Lallana is fantastic, but he cuts inside at every opportunity as does Puncheon. It's always Shaw and Clyne on the outside. We persist in playing DeRidder (who brings nothing to the table), but he's our only choice for a wide sub currently.
Avenue Saint Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Ideal squad with quality replacement for every position: ...........................Boruc Clyne..........Fonte.......Astori.......Shaw ....................Morgan...Biglia Coutinho..........Ramirez............Lallana .........................Lambert ......……..........Gazzaniga New*.........Yoshida......Forren........New* .....................Cork.......Jwp Puncheon..........Verdu*...................Guly .......................Rodriguez Buy: Right back (cover for Clyne) Left back (cover for Shaw) Astori Biglia (Class ball playing def mid) Coutinho (lacking in this position) Verdu (Decent cover @ number 10 role) Keep in squad: S Davis Chaplow De Ridder Mayuka Lee Exit: (either left or to leave) Davis Butterfield Richardson Seaborne Fox Dickson Forte Barnard Above is in an ideal world but also reckon realistically, MP will be backed and wouldn't be surprised if another £20m was spent by close of window. Up The Saints!
Avenue Saint Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Coutinho says he wants to stay at Inter A lot is said (from all parties) until a transfer actually happens.
pingwing Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Rather have Lee playing than SDR, far more class on the ball. Rather Chambers get time on the pitch instead too. It annoys me so much De Ridder is getting any sort of game time ahead of these two, he's a useless footballer and it's embarrassing to think he has been involved in so many tv games now...
DT Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 I can see why he was brought on at that time last night though. Has pace, can run at tired defenders. I'm not sure that's Lee's game.
dubai_phil Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Agreed. We have no out and out winger who likes to play the flanks. Lallana is fantastic, but he cuts inside at every opportunity as does Puncheon. It's always Shaw and Clyne on the outside. We persist in playing DeRidder (who brings nothing to the table), but he's our only choice for a wide sub currently. Surely TDD must have some contacts in that area and could find one for us?
Joe Kirkup Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Was listening to TalkSport last night on the way home and they had their Italian expert on. He had little time for Coutinho. Thought he was too small/slight for the PL and isn't going to make it in any of the top leagues.
Saint Garrett Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Would be extremely harsh on Cork if he's dropped and we bring in Biglia.....What has Biglia done to prove he is so much better ? Cork has proved he makes a huge difference and him and Morgan have been playing alongside each other for 2 years now.
Thedelldays Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 Would be extremely harsh on Cork if he's dropped and we bring in Biglia.....What has Biglia done to prove he is so much better ? Cork has proved he makes a huge difference and him and Morgan have been playing alongside each other for 2 years now. because these days it is squad game....as we can see with lallana out, de ridder is getting time...that is no where near good enough for this league
Saint Garrett Posted 22 January, 2013 Posted 22 January, 2013 True, but what I'm saying is that Cork and Morgan should be our first choice for atleast this season and hopefully next regardless of who we bring in.
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