Scot Sinclair

[peacey]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4858010/Scott-Sinclair-is-a-top-target-for-Southampton.html

 

Do we need him? Whats more would you like him here and is he any better than we have allready?

[Hatch]

for about £6m, yes maybe.

 

for the rumoured £70k per week. No.

[farawaysaint]

for about £6m, yes maybe.

 

for the rumoured £70k per week. No.

 

In a lot of their sales City has paid a portion of the wages though if I recall? They pay such stupid over the top wages that no other club can match them so they have to finance a portion for the buying club.

[alpine_saint]

NC should write into his contract that his air-headed blow-up doll of a girlfriend isnt allowed within 1 light year of SMS.

[david in sweden]

.if City are having their supposed " clear-out sale ", then we ought to be in for John Guidetti.....the young Swedish striker who made so much impact on loan to Feyenoord last season.

 

He was the star player in Citeh's youth side at 17, and has been out on loan a couple of times.

 

Don't want to compare his style to anyone in particular.. .but he looks a bit Beattie and a bit Shearer....and actually sounds intelligent in interviews.

[EBS1980]

I'd take him. Young and hungry with a point to prove.

 

Get his brother to have a word!

[capitalsaint]

.if City are having their supposed " clear-out sale ", then we ought to be in for John Guidetti.....the young Swedish striker who made so much impact on loan to Feyenoord last season.

 

He was the star player in Citeh's youth side at 17, and has been out on loan a couple of times.

 

Don't want to compare his style to anyone in particular.. .but he looks a bit Beattie and a bit Shearer....and actually sounds intelligent in interviews.

 

i'd be surprised if they got rid of guidetti, if they do there will be a very long list for his signature imo.

[wild-saint]

NC should write into his contract that his air-headed blow-up doll of a girlfriend isnt allowed within 1 light year of SMS.

 

airhead or not, id smash her back doors in!

[Saint Garrett]

Another player who saw the £££ instead of thinking about his career. He needs to leave there, but not sure we'll stump the money for him tbh.

[Bucks Saint]

Another player who saw the £££ instead of thinking about his career. He needs to leave there, but not sure we'll stump the money for him tbh.

 

A player full of desire and ambition to show what he can do on the pitch. Instead. Please

[Andre]

We already have competition on the wings and in midfield, so at high wages I don't think so.

[rooney]

He would also be competing against his brother for a place on the wing in due course.Perhaps the link is simply because his brother already plays for us.

[Turkish]

Would be a great signings, was superb at Swansea and is still young, hunry and therefore guranteed to improve like all Aints players. Having someone come to us having not make it at a big club might also show that outside of the top 4 Saints is a very good place to be and serve as a warning to think twice before jumping ship to those being linked with bigger clubs.

[Chez]

Competition out wide is certainly something we've not really had for a couple of seasons. A good place to strengthen. My concern about Sinclair is that he couldn't get in Swansea's side in the second half of last season. Mind you most players have dips in form, so perhaps I should focus on the first half as ManCity did.

[Turkish]

Competition out wide is certainly something we've not really had for a couple of seasons. A good place to strengthen. My concern about Sinclair is that he couldn't get in Swansea's side in the second half of last season. Mind you most players have dips in form, so perhaps I should focus on the first half as ManCity did.

 

Wold you go as far as to say signing him would be a real statement of intent?

[Wiggles31]

Would be a great signing. Defintely short of a winger and one with pace.

[Patrick Bateman]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4858010/Scott-Sinclair-is-a-top-target-for-Southampton.html

 

Do we need him? Whats more would you like him here and is he any better than we have allready?

 

Crikey! Do you even need to ask that question?? Yes please!! Him and Lescot please ... hey, if we can land Sinclair, we can dream about Lescot too!!

[CWD]

Would be an excellent signing IMO. £6m is a fair amount, but his wages might be an issue.

 

Isn't his brother Jake Sinclair the lad in our youth team?

[sotonist]

Couple of years older, probably a bit better than Matt Phillips.

 

A lot better paid.

[Turkish]

Would be an excellent signing IMO. £6m is a fair amount, but his wages might be an issue.

 

Isn't his brother Jake Sinclair the lad in our youth team?

 

Not really. Young English player with loads of potential and a season and 2 games premier league experience. £6m is a decent price.

 

Yeah, it's his younger brother who is in our Yoof team. He's 19 I think so should be looking to push into the first team in the next year or two.

[SuperSAINT]

Scott Sinclair would be a damn good signing if he's still got the desire.

 

Could play in any of the 3 positions behind the striker.

[Katalinic]

Not really. Young English player with loads of potential and a season and 2 games premier league experience. £6m is a decent price.

 

Yeah, it's his younger brother who is in our Yoof team. He's 19 I think so should be looking to push into the first team in the next year or two.

 

Exactly the type of player that fits our signing criteria for the reasons you have outlined - I could see this happening and hope that it does.

[Turkish]

Exactly the type of player that fits our signing criteria for the reasons you have outlined - I could see this happening and hope that it does.

 

Yep, I could too. The reality is it'll come down to how much he wants to play football though, i cant think of any clubs who will be able to offer first team football and match his wages at City. But you'd certainly look at it and see he would suit and us and we would probably suit him if he wants to come here and play football.

[corky morris]

He has the pace we need. Yes please.

[JustMike]

yes please!!

[SuperMikey]

Not really. Young English player with loads of potential and a season and 2 games premier league experience. £6m is a decent price.

 

Yeah, it's his younger brother who is in our Yoof team. He's 19 I think so should be looking to push into the first team in the next year or two.

 

Jake's 17 I think, have to say i've heard great things about him but whenever i've watched him play i've been a bit disappointed. Needs to work on his shooting, teamwork and his awareness of the play around him, but he's talented nonetheless.

 

As for Scott, I think he would be a good signing provided we don't pay over the top for transfer fee or wages. I know it seems a bit "small time" to be thinking about that, but we can't be paying over the top for players.

[Saint Charlie]

Would be a very good signing IMO, can play either wing or up top in an emergency, direct, pacy and still with plenty to prove.

 

Would give a different option that we don't have, kind of like a De Ridder who is actually good.

[Tokyo-Saint]

But you'd certainly look at it and see he would suit and us and we would probably suit him if he wants to come here and

sit on the bench waiting for Lallana to get tired.

 

Fixed it for you Turks.

[pingwing]

6m decent price

 

70k a week wages, MADNESS.

 

I'd take him if we are paying 30k a week, no more though.

 

airhead or not, id smash her back doors in!

 

Agreed!

[Saint Garrett]

6m decent price

 

70k a week wages, MADNESS.

 

I'd take him if we are paying 30k a week, no more though.

 

 

 

Agreed!

 

Well can't see him taking a £40k pay cut !

[pingwing]

Well can't see him taking a £40k pay cut !

 

City can pay it or I am just not interested.

[Turkish]

Jake's 17 I think, have to say i've heard great things about him but whenever i've watched him play i've been a bit disappointed. Needs to work on his shooting, teamwork and his awareness of the play around him, but he's talented nonetheless.

 

As for Scott, I think he would be a good signing provided we don't pay over the top for transfer fee or wages. I know it seems a bit "small time" to be thinking about that, but we can't be paying over the top for players.

 

We were both wrong he's 18, born Nov 1994. Never seen him play but have been told he's highly rated.

[Matthew Le God]

70k a week wages, MADNESS.

 

I'd take him if we are paying 30k a week, no more though.

 

City can pay it or I am just not interested.

 

Saints will have to pay players more than £30k p/w to move up a level. They already have players on more than that anyway.

[View From The Top]

Saints will have to pay players more than £30k p/w to move up a level. They already have players on more than that anyway.

 

Simply put, Sinclair isn't worth more than that.

[Lallana's Left Peg]

Not too enthralled by this link. I think we'd be after someone a bit more powerful than Sinclair. Plus we've prospects in the development / youth team who need a pathway.

 

Would prefer Matt Phillips if I am honest - cheaper, cost less in wages, and got that element of potential about him which makes him quite appealing.

[DrunkenSaint]

YES PLEASE!

 

If we were to step up to mid-table/top 10 team we will need to start paying wages that other clubs pay, we can or could afford it if we were to become a top 10 club as the prize money coming there is insane. SS has the pace we need, he runs at defenders causing problems (something we lack) and used to pop in a few goals for Swansea so would be great addition.

[Turkish]

Not too enthralled by this link. I think we'd be after someone a bit more powerful than Sinclair. Plus we've prospects in the development / youth team who need a pathway.

 

Would prefer Matt Phillips if I am honest - cheaper, cost less in wages, and got that element of potential about him which makes him quite appealing.

 

Why on earth do you think we should sign players who are cheaper and not as good in the hope that a youth team player might be good enough to play there in three years time? Were you against signing Ramirez because Ben Reeves can play in that position? Rodriguez because Jake Sinclair might not get a run out now? Forren because Bevis Mugabi needs a route to the first team one day?

[SNSUN]

Yes please. If we stay up, I'm looking forward to all the lovely rumours that will no doubt link us with various players - and even more to those Pochettino signs. This is a good link, as long as he achieves more than Adam Johnson has since leaving City.

[Saint Charlie]

Why on earth do you think we should sign players who are cheaper and not as good in the hope that a youth team player might be good enough to play there in three years time? Were you against signing Ramirez because Ben Reeves can play in that position? Rodriguez because Jake Sinclair might not get a run out now? Forren because Bevis Mugabi needs a route to the first team one day?

 

Simple fact Scott Sinclair is better than Matt Phillips.

 

Matt Phillips can't even get in the Scotland starting lineup this season.

[Turkish]

Simple fact Scott Sinclair is better than Matt Phillips.

 

Matt Phillips can't even get in the Scotland starting lineup this season.

 

I find the logic that we shouldn't sign good players because it blocks the path of youth team players bizarre, especially when people are advocating signing who aren't as good to do the same thing.

[Saint Garrett]

Scott Sinclair was superb for Swansea last season, and would really add something for us. Surprised people aren't excited by the prospect! He's probably better than all our wide players. One reason why I can't see it though is the fact he's English. I thought that was why Man City signed him and Rodwell, because you need so many 'home grown' players in your squad.

[Lallana's Left Peg]

Why on earth do you think we should sign players who are cheaper and not as good in the hope that a youth team player might be good enough to play there in three years time? Were you against signing Ramirez because Ben Reeves can play in that position? Rodriguez because Jake Sinclair might not get a run out now? Forren because Bevis Mugabi needs a route to the first team one day?

 

You've misinterpreted what I've said. I don't want Sinclair as I've think we've got prospects in the youth team who can make the step up to the first team squad. I am happy with Lallana / Rodriguez / Ramirez / Puncheon contending for those three spots behind Lambert. Sinclair wouldn't join us from Man City to sit on the bench, and whose place would he take in the team?

 

However if we were to buy a winger I'd prefer Matt Phillips over Scott Sinclair for the reasons I stated.

[Matthew Le God]

One reason why I can't see it though is the fact he's English. I thought that was why Man City signed him and Rodwell, because you need so many 'home grown' players in your squad.

 

They don't have to be English to count as "home grown", they can be any nationality.

[Matthew Le God]

You've misinterpreted what I've said. I don't want Sinclair as I've think we've got prospects in the youth team who can make the step up to the first team squad. I am happy with Lallana / Rodriguez / Ramirez / Puncheon contending for those three spots behind Lambert. Sinclair wouldn't join us from Man City to sit on the bench' date=' and whose place would he take in the team?[/quote']

 

You've named 4 players for 3 starting spots, we need more depth than that. Rodriguez is also the Lambert replacement.

 

On top of those you named we have Mayuka and Do Prado, but need more depth to the squad.

 

However if we were to buy a winger I'd prefer Matt Phillips over Scott Sinclair for the reasons I stated.

 

The reasons you stated...

 

Would prefer Matt Phillips if I am honest - cheaper' date=' cost less in wages, and got that element of potential about him which makes him quite appealing.[/quote']

 

If Cortese thinks the club can afford a player, especially with next years huge TV deal, why does it matter if it is seemingly a "big wage"? Sinclair is more proven in the Premier League than Phillips, he scored 8 Premier League goals for Swansea last season.

[Turkish]

You've misinterpreted what I've said. I don't want Sinclair as I've think we've got prospects in the youth team who can make the step up to the first team squad. I am happy with Lallana / Rodriguez / Ramirez / Puncheon contending for those three spots behind Lambert. Sinclair wouldn't join us from Man City to sit on the bench, and whose place would he take in the team?

 

However if we were to buy a winger I'd prefer Matt Phillips over Scott Sinclair for the reasons I stated.

 

Yes, because he's cheaper, he also isn't as good. We need strength in depth and to keep improving. We do this by signing better than what we have and strengthening the team, if we can get a player who is better than Puncheon for example the. We sign them and the team improves, when the youth team players are ready to push for the first team and have been integrated into it it's then up them to prove they are better than the incumbents.

[Matthew Le God]

Yes, because he's cheaper, he also isn't as good. We need strength in depth and to keep improving. We do this by signing better than what we have and strengthening the team, if we can get a player who is better than Puncheon for example the. We sign them and the team improves, when the youth team players are ready to push for the first team and have been integrated into it it's then up them to prove they are better than the incumbents.

 

Stop it Turkish! It is hard to find myself agreeing with you!

[Saint Garrett]

They don't have to be English to count as "home grown", they can be any nationality.

 

Yes I know, but they do....thats my point...

[Saint Charlie]

Yes, because he's cheaper, he also isn't as good. We need strength in depth and to keep improving. We do this by signing better than what we have and strengthening the team, if we can get a player who is better than Puncheon for example the. We sign them and the team improves, when the youth team players are ready to push for the first team and have been integrated into it it's then up them to prove they are better than the incumbents.

 

 

This - plus, as with the Lallana injury, as soon as we have two injuries to the attacking 4 our depth is terrible and the likes of Guly and De Ridder have featured because of that.

 

Reality is, injuries happen and its a squad game.

[benjii]

Summer transfer targets IMO:

 

i) Boruc or, failing that, another good keeper

ii) Really good centre back

iii) A player to go in the "3" behind the front man, preferably with a different style to Punch, Gaston and Lallana

 

You could say that Rodriguez already fits the bill in terms of the third position but if Lambert were to pick up an injury we would need him up front. Sinclair seems to fit the profile too.

 

Other than that, I think we're in good shape. Fox is not adequate cover for Shaw at left back but maybe Targett is. Either way, there's no point signing an LB to sit on the bench. Likewise, at RB Richardson is a good second choice and we are unlikely to be able to sign a better RB than Clyne.

 

Centre mid: Morgan, Cork, Davis, Ward-Prowse fighting for two (occasionally three) positions. If we could sign a real top-drawer player then great but it would have to be someone pretty exceptional to knock Morgan or Cork out of the team and hold back JWP.

[Saint Charlie]

Summer transfer targets IMO:

 

i) Boruc or, failing that, another good keeper

ii) Really good centre back

iii) A player to go in the "3" behind the front man, preferably with a different style to Punch, Gaston and Lallana

 

You could say that Rodriguez already fits the bill in terms of the third position but if Lambert were to pick up an injury we would need him up front. Sinclair seems to fit the profile too.

 

Other than that, I think we're in good shape. Fox is not adequate cover for Shaw at left back but maybe Targett is. Either way, there's no point signing an LB to sit on the bench. Likewise, at RB Richardson is a good second choice and we are unlikely to be able to sign a better RB than Clyne.

 

Centre mid: Morgan, Cork, Davis, Ward-Prowse fighting for two (occasionally three) positions. If we could sign a real top-drawer player then great but it would have to be someone pretty exceptional to knock Morgan or Cork out of the team and hold back JWP.

 

 

There is a point to sign a LB to sit on the bench. If Shaw was out ofr say 3 months at one point Fox isn't good enough to cover.

 

Its a myth you can't sign players to be squad players - if they are better than the current squad player, ie Fox, then why not?

 

Same with Richardson. I would look to bring in someone better than him.

 

Agree with much of what you say. Personally for me:

 

1. GK or Boruc

2. Player to play in the attacking mid 3 ie Coutinho type.

3. Top CB

3. Cover full backs for both sides

4. Striker

5. Young developing central midfielder