thorpie the sinner Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 me and Tokyo itk again ;-) I bow to you both again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I dont get thi 'where will it leave Cork/Davis' opinion. It is a squad game. Sure, obviously we will have our starting, strongest 11. But last eason we were soooo lucky that MS kept fit, most teams have many players out at once, I think we were pretty lucky last year. Generally now in the modern game midfielders can be split into Defensive and Attacking rather than central and wide. I agree David is the one who maybe fluctuates between both, but he put in some good performances last year and I think would be a loss. Morgan, Wanyama, Cork, Ramirez, Punch, Rodriguez, Lallana, Davis, Banega is a HELL of a midfield/options. That is 9 players for 5 roles, a decent rotation number IMO. I would however send JWP out on loan to a championship club,,,, not becasue is is not good enough be this it would be good for his development to play a 40 game season. Do Prado (although I am not a basher of him) looks now to be out his depth and think would be a great signing for a championship club or somewhere of that level across Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 We need at least one more striker with pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I dont get thi 'where will it leave Cork/Davis' opinion. It is a squad game. Sure, obviously we will have our starting, strongest 11. But last eason we were soooo lucky that MS kept fit, most teams have many players out at once, I think we were pretty lucky last year. Generally now in the modern game midfielders can be split into Defensive and Attacking rather than central and wide. I agree David is the one who maybe fluctuates between both, but he put in some good performances last year and I think would be a loss. Morgan, Wanyama, Cork, Ramirez, Punch, Rodriguez, Lallana, Davis, Banega is a HELL of a midfield/options. That is 9 players for 5 roles, a decent rotation number IMO. I would however send JWP out on loan to a championship club,,,, not becasue is is not good enough be this it would be good for his development to play a 40 game season. Do Prado (although I am not a basher of him) looks now to be out his depth and think would be a great signing for a championship club or somewhere of that level across Europe. How many teams not competing in Europe often 'rotate' key players out of the team? Why doesn't this theory also apply to our full back positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 How many teams not competing in Europe often 'rotate' key players out of the team? Why doesn't this theory also apply to our full back positions? Pretty much every team suffers injuries and like I said we were really lucky last year to avoid injuries, sure we ha d a few (Cork at the start, Lallana round X-mas) but week in week out we were lucky. Therefore 9 for the 5 roles is great cover. And of those I would only say MS was our only 'key' player. But if you read what I said I did not mention 'key' players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Last season, players with 1) more than 10 appearances 2) more than 5. Man u 1) 17 2) 23 Man c. 1) 16 2) 20 Chelsea 1) 17 2) 17 Arsenal 1) 16 2) 20 Spurs 1) 19 2) 19 Everton 1) 15 2) 15 Liverpool 2) 16 2) 20 Saints 1) 14 2) 17 Typically further 7-8 with decent amount of sub appearances. Looks like 16-17 core starters covers season. Interesting those saying need cover at defence, not many CBs used. Three plenty on average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 We need at least one more striker with pace. This. Please. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I'd still gladly have Jordan Rhodes, a goalscorer's a goalscorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110_Persaint Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Last season, players with 1) more than 10 appearances 2) more than 5. Man u 1) 17 2) 23 Man c. 1) 16 2) 20 Chelsea 1) 17 2) 17 Arsenal 1) 16 2) 20 Spurs 1) 19 2) 19 Everton 1) 15 2) 15 Liverpool 2) 16 2) 20 Saints 1) 14 2) 17 Typically further 7-8 with decent amount of sub appearances. Looks like 16-17 core starters covers season. Interesting those saying need cover at defence, not many CBs used. Three plenty on average. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?45662-Is-Yoshida-Lovren-good-enough#.UeRFIY03DOs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?45662-Is-Yoshida-Lovren-good-enough#.UeRFIY03DOs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110_Persaint Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Care to elaborate on that mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I may have some more news within the hour regarding a signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I may have some more news within the hour regarding a signing. I was just going to bed. ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I was just going to bed. ffs Haha exactly the same thought here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 15 July, 2013 Author Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I may have some more news within the hour regarding a signing. PM me 1st. I will add it to my exclusives list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I may have some more news within the hour regarding a signing. I demand the news before i finish my G'n'T! (I have a large one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 PM me 1st. I will add it to my exclusives list PM me the PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I reckon it's Banega. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Bueno should be back on the radar after the U20 World Cup finished... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Bid for player accepted. Deal being worked on by NC whilst away in Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Bueno should be back on the radar after the U20 World Cup finished... I'd completely forgotten about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 No names i take it? Sounds like Banega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Banega then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Bid for player accepted. Deal being worked on by NC whilst away in Spain. Lukaku already?! I reckon it's Banega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Bid for player accepted. Deal being worked on by NC whilst away in Spain. Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Bid for player accepted. Deal being worked on by NC whilst away in Spain. Fabio Quagliarella (Juventus)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Bueno should be back on the radar after the U20 World Cup finished... Or off the radar from watchin him in U20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Maybe it is Banega which will mean,gaston will be played in a wide role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Bid for player accepted. Deal being worked on by NC whilst away in Spain. Spanish or just play in the Spanish league? Striker? ££££££??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Or off the radar from watchin him in U20. Back on Saints transfer radar I mean. Mind you I suppose Paulinho and Neymar have had busy summers and still signed for different teams. Dum de dum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Bid for player accepted. Deal being worked on by NC whilst away in Spain. Can you give us a clue, What position does he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I have only ever had one name and that was Wanyama's which was after MP had revealed it. Also backroom staff are happy with training levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Can you give us a clue, What position does he play? Centre Banega. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Back on Saints transfer radar I mean. Mind you I suppose Paulinho and Neymar have had busy summers and still signed for different teams. Dum de dum... I understood, just meant that from watching him I cant imagine he´s a target of ours now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Fabio Quagliarella (Juventus)? Why would he do a deal with a Juventus player in Spain Bob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I understood, just meant that from watching him I cant imagine he´s a target of ours now. I didnt see the U20 w/c. If he impressed, that's a shame, from the facts and stats about him we'd be a good fit. We already have a young Uruguayan on our books, he himself is only 20, an attacking player, and his Nacional stats are good - http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/158613/gonzalo-bueno?cc=5739 Last linked well over a month ago though http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2336569/Southampton-close-signing-Gonzalo-El-Zorro-Bueno.html and a good article on the "wonderkid" http://footballwonderkidscout.co.uk/#/wonderkid-of-the-month-gonza/4562740789 Sounds good to me! Could be a surprise in the Premier League next season and fulfils the need for a winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 I have only ever had one name and that was Wanyama's which was after MP had revealed it. Also backroom staff are happy with training levels. He mentioned Banega's name in the same interview too! Spanish & South American media have reported we've bid for him today too. Christ if we do pull this one off, wow what an amazing signing it'd be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 But isn't it a signing in our strongest position?! Would much rather we were close with a striker, or an attacking wide player. CM is fine....Morgan, Cork, Wanyama, Davis, JWP, Gaston.....Punch, Guly and Adam could all do a job there as a one off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Sorry but will somewhat underwhelmed if its juves FabQ after the calibre of player we been mentioned with. Different type of forward player too. Really good player but not really really good. Only plays of champions of Italy and is an ex international mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Sorry but will somewhat underwhelmed if its juves FabQ after the calibre of player we been mentioned with. Different type of forward player too. Really good player but not really really good. Only plays of champions of Italy and is an ex international mind. Haha, some people and their expectations. I think he would be fantastic for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Haha, some people and their expectations. I think he would be fantastic for us. Crazy isnt it that he are now dismissing juventus players! Ha, how times change, but for the good this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Crazy isnt it that he are now dismissing juventus players! Ha, how times change, but for the good this time. Were we crazy to dismiss Bossingwa last summer? A Chelsea player and a Champions League winner, surely he should have walked into our team. Personally I think there are better targets out there within our reach. I've never seen Quagmire play so I'll leave it to the scouts but people are right to be wary of a 30 year old with injury problems and a patchy scoring record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Apparantly we have a fee agreed for a la liga player we have been linked with. Banega ?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Apparantly we have a fee agreed for a la liga player we have been linked with. Banega ?!? Says? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterSaint Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Apparantly we have a fee agreed for a la liga player we have been linked with. Banega ?!? Gonzalo Higuain ? Real Madrid are in Bournemouth and I'm sure I've just spotted him in Wiggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Says? He's going from a Monk post. However he never said the player was playing in Spain or that they were Spanish. He said NC was working on the deal while in Spain, which just happens to be where he and the first team are at the mo. Not saying you're not right Smirks but you may be reading too much into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Inb4 it turns out to be Osvaldo and he turns us down again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 Yeah, I read monks posts....not the same though, was thinking that maybe smirks had heard something from an alternative source! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 15 July, 2013 Share Posted 15 July, 2013 He's going from a Monk post. However he never said the player was playing in Spain or that they were Spanish. He said NC was working on the deal while in Spain, which just happens to be where he and the first team are at the mo. Not saying you're not right Smirks but you may be reading too much into it. Its not that post buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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