Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 ...as he played under Pochettino at Espanyol and was very succesful there and is likely where the contact came from (saints were always going to appoint and this was his first player choice). He will likely be backed in the transfer market by Nicola. Still in shock in all honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 ...as he played under Pochettino at Espanyol and was very succesful there and is likely where the contact came from (saints were always going to appoint and this was his first player choice). He will likely be backed in the transfer market by Nicola. Still in shock in all honesty. I agree and expect this to now happen. Clearly management negotiations have been going on for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Money side of things worry me though, if we go and spend another 20m, and then get relegated...what then!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I agree and expect this to now happen. Clearly management negotiations have been going on for some time. Agreed. And I expect it to be quick, too; Cortese needs to throw the fan-base a bone, PDQ. I actually expected a double announcement today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 The fact the OS article mentions him expressing worry over not having any money to spend at Espanyol suggests he will here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I agree and expect this to now happen. Clearly management negotiations have been going on for some time. His interpretor has been scouting the English League for the last 6 MONTHS, even before he got sacked at Espanyol. This has been in the pipeline for a long time. For those who thinks he is starting from a fresh in knowing the ability, strengths/weaknesses of the team that is a very naive way of looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Will be a glut of continental signings now I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Hes already said in an interview one of the reasons he is coming here is that he has been promised considerable financial backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Hes already said in an interview one of the reasons he is coming here is that he has been promised considerable financial backing. Where was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Hes already said in an interview one of the reasons he is coming here is that he has been promised considerable financial backing. Where is that then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I bet it will be Fran who does the press conference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Why do we want foreign players here for the money? I want our players that were with us in League One and still are now, that would bust a bollock for us every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Why do we want foreign players here for the money? I want our players that were with us in League One and still are now, that would bust a bollock for us every week. Can't we have both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Hes already said in an interview one of the reasons he is coming here is that he has been promised considerable financial backing. Where? It seems likely if this guy and his interpreter/assistant have been scouting the team for 6 months that he will be backed to bring in some new players as he will already have idea where he feels the team needs strengthening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Why do we want foreign players here for the money? I want our players that were with us in League One and still are now, that would bust a bollock for us every week. This. I don't like the way this club is going. This appointment reminds me of that bloke who went to Spurs and made a mess of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Why do we want foreign players here for the money? I want our players that were with us in League One and still are now, that would bust a bollock for us every week. Why are these players just coming for the money? What an ignorant and frankly xenophobic thing to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBenali Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I imagine it will be announced imminently to 'soften the blow'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Was thinking the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Hes already said in an interview one of the reasons he is coming here is that he has been promised considerable financial backing. we shall see in the next week or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 The fact the OS article mentions him expressing worry over not having any money to spend at Espanyol suggests he will here. He got "Coventried" at Espanyol, like WGS - had all his decent players sold from under him and eventually you're going to run out of talent to replace them with. I'd expect Cortese to also want to make some big signings to support his decision and distract the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Why do we want foreign players here for the money? I want our players that were with us in League One and still are now, that would bust a bollock for us every week. They're not good enough to keep us in the Prem, are you happy shuffling around in Championship mid-table ? Raises quite a lot of questions about morality to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 at Espanyol all his decent players were sold, he was left with players like Butterfield and Forte, then sacked for getting 9 points in 13 games. Coutinho I wouldn't be surprised with, as maybe now Astori? We certainly are much more attractive to top foreign players which is what we seem to be aiming at. ~Maybe the reason so many foreign bids failed are because of Adkins, I mean, not a household name on the continent, but Pochettino is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If we announce Forren and Coutinho today at the press conference alongside Pochettino for example, there's no doubt it would numb the effects of Adkins sacking. That said, I'm over the initial shock of the announcement, but I'm lucky that I'm not at work today and have been able to follow and research it implicitly. Pochettino is a big name for sure, and that will attract the big signings, but my biggest worry is it's a season too soon. Had we stayed up, this could've been done in the summer when we have one survival under our belt, but still we'd perhaps have been even more annoyed that Adkins was sacked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Why are these players just coming for the money? What an ignorant and frankly xenophobic thing to say. Is it? We all know that only British players can bust a bollock and run round like headless chickens. Jonny Foreigners are all lazy ****s who don't have a clue how to play football. For once DPS I agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 They're not good enough to keep us in the Prem, are you happy shuffling around in Championship mid-table ? Raises quite a lot of questions about morality to be fair. I'm perfectly happy with that if it means we have a club that actually has a tiny bit of respect for its fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If we announce Forren and Coutinho today at the press conference alongside Pochettino for example, there's no doubt it would numb the effects of Adkins sacking. That said, I'm over the initial shock of the announcement, but I'm lucky that I'm not at work today and have been able to follow and research it implicitly. Pochettino is a big name for sure, and that will attract the big signings, but my biggest worry is it's a season too soon. Had we stayed up, this could've been done in the summer when we have one survival under our belt, but still we'd perhaps have been even more annoyed that Adkins was sacked... In total agreement regarding the timing. While it would have been no less disloyal or disrespectful to Adkins, at least if he was appointed in the summer he would have had a full pre-season with the side to get his tactics across and properly evaluate the squad in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 In total agreement regarding the timing. While it would have been no less disloyal or disrespectful to Adkins, at least if he was appointed in the summer he would have had a full pre-season with the side to get his tactics across and properly evaluate the squad in person. +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Weren't we also linked with Mauro Zarate earlier this week? Might be something in that one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If Coutinho signs for Saints, I will eat my garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If we announce Forren and Coutinho today at the press conference alongside Pochettino for example, there's no doubt it would numb the effects of Adkins sacking. That said, I'm over the initial shock of the announcement, but I'm lucky that I'm not at work today and have been able to follow and research it implicitly. Pochettino is a big name for sure, and that will attract the big signings, but my biggest worry is it's a season too soon. Had we stayed up, this could've been done in the summer when we have one survival under our belt, but still we'd perhaps have been even more annoyed that Adkins was sacked... I'd be highly doubtful that we'll be signing Forren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 He got "Coventried" at Espanyol, like WGS - had all his decent players sold from under him and eventually you're going to run out of talent to replace them with. I'd expect Cortese to also want to make some big signings to support his decision and distract the fans. In Spain managers are not directly responsible for signings. More often than not these decisions will be made at a higher level (director of football and his department). It's now become more the case where managers have a say but in many cases the manager role in Spain is more that of a coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 @solentsport: Pochettino: "there's no need necessarily to bring in new players before the window closes" #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 @solentsport: Pochettino: "there's no need necessarily to bring in new players before the window closes" #saintsfc Oh good. Next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 @solentsport: Pochettino: "there's no need necessarily to bring in new players before the window closes" #saintsfc ...and then Forren signs. I'm pretty sure that's just "manager speak". Nigel said we'd bring in 1 or 2 over the summer, and we signed 8 players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 @solentsport: Pochettino: "there's no need necessarily to bring in new players before the window closes" #saintsfc Oh yes there is! Most definitely there is!! Just to let you know Mr Cortese I am expecting Coutinho, Zarate and Biglia to be delivered in the next week just to sweeten the bitter taste I'd Adkins sacking. Not too mention another centreback!!!! And why do I have the feeling we will be playing 4-3-3 from now on - and that we'll see a few players leaving before the end of the month - particularly those that don't fit in with that set up. To be honest I am half expecting to see players like Puncheon and Lambert shipped out as they don't fit this system. If we'd stayed up and made this change in the summer it would have made a lot more sense - still would have felt bad about Adkins leaving - but I could understand the thinking behind it. Right now I just don't get it! at all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If Coutinho signs for Saints, I will eat my garage. Sauce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raucebysaint Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 This obviously why everything cooled on Gary Hooper, as we were all over him in the summer then no interest was shown in this window. NA was probably told not to bother looking for players and realised what was around the corner.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigShadow Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Oh yes there is! Most definitely there is!! And why do I have the feeling we will be playing 4-3-3 from now on - and that we'll see a few players leaving before the end of the month - particularly those that don't fit in with that set up. To be honest I am half expecting to see players like Puncheon and Lambert shipped out as they don't fit this system. If we'd stayed up and made this change in the summer it would have made a lot more sense - still would have felt bad about Adkins leaving - but I could understand the thinking behind it. Right now I just don't get it! at all!! That was my first thought....ok, maybe second thought...after hearing of the new manager. I hope I'm wrong, but have a nasty feeling Lambert might not be a Saint by the end of January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 I want our players that were with us in League One and still are now, that would bust a bollock for us every week. Yes, that's what we need... Hammond, Dickson, Barnard, Martin ... Lol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Puncheon completely fits a 4-2-3-1 and so can Lambert if the midfield runners do their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 If Coutinho signs for Saints, I will eat my garage. brave I'd be highly doubtful that we'll be signing Forren. braver based on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 January, 2013 Share Posted 18 January, 2013 Liverpool fail in £8m bid... http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/18/liverpool-bid-internazionale-philippe-coutinho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 January, 2013 Share Posted 19 January, 2013 Liverpool fail in £8m bid... http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/18/liverpool-bid-internazionale-philippe-coutinho Who'd have thought Liverpool's 1st choice is Thomas Ince over Coutinho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 April, 2013 Share Posted 27 April, 2013 Just watching Match of the Day....Coutinho....the one that got away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 27 April, 2013 Share Posted 27 April, 2013 Just watching Match of the Day....Coutinho....the one that got away... Don't worry mate, we signed Vergard Forren in the January window instead, and we've still got Guly on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 27 April, 2013 Share Posted 27 April, 2013 Just watching Match of the Day....Coutinho....the one that got away... I switched off my laptop before MOTD, but just gone and got it so I could come on here to make exactly the same point!! Such a shame we didn't sign him! He looks a real class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 Another great game for Liverpool today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 Good he's in my fantasy team. Cracking little player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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