wightman35 Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Great signing! Who is next? Jack Cork improved new deal? Luke Shaw tomorrow? Or.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Nah mate, that's so 2012/13 season when we had a clueless bumpkin manager who was out his depth, now we've for the new Mourinho in charge, the man to take us to the next level, we name our targets in interviews and openly discuss them. That's the new improved way we do business. Bring back the quarter to midnight announcements FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 In fairness the BBC are doing exactly what the majority of divs on here want from Saints based reporting. Nothing is truth until the club release a lovely polished PR release. We do our business in private, see? Dear God, are you ever content about anything that happens at SFC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Dear God, are you ever content about anything that happens at SFC? That post wasn't about SFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Hello Vic, here's hoping you can sort out those ill-mannered women at SMS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 hahah saw this and made me chuckle. How NC dealt with the agent during negotiations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 He's a big fecker isn't he! Let's hope when he gets to meet the press Poch invites them 'to take a walk round him'. One for the (grand)dads - who originally said that of whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 @alex_crook: Well done to @kristemple and his BBC colleagues for saying next to nothing re Wanyama until deal was done. Cutting edge journalism @jamiefisk7: @alex_crook @kristemple now now! Handbags away. Lets see who gets next signing correct. I'm going with Alex. @kristemple: @jamiefisk7 @alex_crook many bullets make light work Jamie Havent taken to that Crook ****, comes across as a melt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernsaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 This is intriguing, sounds genuine about a massive name who may be 'unrealistic' With the names being bandied around and a potential 25m fee Higuain is in reach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrey Saint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Let's hope when he gets to meet the press Poch invites them 'to take a walk round him'. One for the (grand)dads - who originally said that of whom? OK I'll bite. - Bill Shankly of Larry Lloyd. . . . . Or maybe of Ron Yeats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Who is next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 This is intriguing, sounds genuine about a massive name who may be 'unrealistic' With the names being bandied around and a potential 25m fee Higuain is in reach Have I missed something? What's intriguing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 OK I'll bite. - Bill Shankly of Larry Lloyd. . . . . Or maybe of Ron Yeats. Yeh, Shanks on Ron Yeats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Welcome at last Victor, he looks huge if he gets on a roll its gone take something to stop him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 This is a fantastic signing,always been impressed when watching him. i know it's only the Scottish league but he stood head and shoulders above the European opposition he faced also. bloody chuffed we got him. really surprised others besides Cardiff didnt make a move. if he fulfills his potential with us circa £12m will prove a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernsaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Plenty of bigger teams were interested but not interested in a 12m gamble which it is as he is unproven in the top European Leagues. However his presence in the CL in various games, his stature and fitness will be vital. He is what we missed at times last season, someone to put the fear of god in people. He will be our Diame/Toure/Tiote type player. a plyer of this type we did not have, he will facilitate our more attacking players being ultra creative. He is no slouch either! Welcome to St Marys Big Vic. I hope you settle well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernsaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Plenty of bigger teams were interested but not interested in a 12m gamble which it is as he is unproven in the top European Leagues. However his presence in the CL in various games, his stature and fitness will be vital. He is what we missed at times last season, someone to put the fear of god in people. He will be our Diame/Toure/Tiote type player. a plyer of this type we did not have, he will facilitate our more attacking players being ultra creative. He is no slouch either! Welcome to St Marys Big Vic. I hope you settle well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Coat Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 I seriously think there will be some big signings to follow. Exciting times. Wanyama looks an outstanding talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Shed lot of money spent by the same scouts that gave us Forren. Hope he shines, he'll need to be good to dislodge Morgan and Cork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Shed lot of money spent by the same scouts that gave us Forren. Hope he shines, he'll need to be good to dislodge Morgan and Cork. Love the Cork & Morgan combination to death. But in games against the likes of "smaller teams" we did not perform. IMHO his sheer physical presence will make a key difference next year, it's the games against the likes of WBA, Stoke, Sunderland where we will need this. Our performance & position next year will be about the results in games we have to battle as opposed to those where we know we can play expansive football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Boy needs to get on the SRL diet and trim up ;-) Lets see what he can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai27 Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Love the Cork & Morgan combination to death. But in games against the likes of "smaller teams" we did not perform. IMHO his sheer physical presence will make a key difference next year, it's the games against the likes of WBA, Stoke, Sunderland where we will need this. Our performance & position next year will be about the results in games we have to battle as opposed to those where we know we can play expansive football. Couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Shame Swansea got Bony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Love the Cork & Morgan combination to death. But in games against the likes of "smaller teams" we did not perform. IMHO his sheer physical presence will make a key difference next year, it's the games against the likes of WBA, Stoke, Sunderland where we will need this. Our performance & position next year will be about the results in games we have to battle as opposed to those where we know we can play expansive football. Absolutely spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Love the Cork & Morgan combination to death. But in games against the likes of "smaller teams" we did not perform. IMHO his sheer physical presence will make a key difference next year, it's the games against the likes of WBA, Stoke, Sunderland where we will need this. Our performance & position next year will be about the results in games we have to battle as opposed to those where we know we can play expansive football. Agreed, and on a side note it's the one strange thing about our pre-season fixtures - very little comparable to those sorts of opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 To be honest, you're not going to get a 'battle' type of game in any friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 This is a great signing, but something about the way it played out and his first interview makes me think he's not overly excited about being here. That may well change once he gets started, but I wouldn't be surprised if things don't end well between him and the club/fans in a year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 To be honest, you're not going to get a 'battle' type of game in any friendly. No, but you'll you'll play against teams that use a more direct approach than passing out from the back etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Shame Swansea got Bony. He's over-rated. Never done it against decent opposition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Shed lot of money spent by the same scouts that gave us Forren. Hope he shines, he'll need to be good to dislodge Morgan and Cork. Fair point but what I have seen in YouTube clips (ok YouTube) is that he appears to be able to turn defence into attack. I think Cork and MS especially are great but neither of those have demonstrated that they could do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_jas Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 What a signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Big Vic knew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 (edited) I wonder how much we can get for him from Celtic in January? Edited 12 July, 2013 by hutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 So this record doubling transfer target at Sms last night ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 So this record doubling transfer target at Sms last night ? Was all lies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 This is a great signing, but something about the way it played out and his first interview makes me think he's not overly excited about being here. Fair comment, but I thought exactly the same when J-Rod arrived and that panned out pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 First interviews are often more of showing respect for the club you leave rather than showing overjoy for the new club. Very much standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 Was all lies ITK wannabe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 His surname means 'Animals' or 'meat' in Swahili. We've signed Victor Animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 ITK wannabe? People just get jealous of the attention others get I think. Sad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 This is a very interesting read... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11662/8820344/Pochettino-s-plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 This is a very interesting read... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11662/8820344/Pochettino-s-plans As I have mentioned before, in Cork and Morgan we already have a very good central pairing so this guy will need to be very good to even get in the side. Cork didn't have a bad game and when he went off injured in the WBA game we capitulated. Great to have strength in depth of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 (edited) This is a very interesting read... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11662/8820344/Pochettino-s-plans Good read - cheers. I particularly liked this bit... "The most striking statistic of Pochettino's spell in charge relates to possession - or rather the restriction of it. In all 16 games that Pochettino has presided over at Southampton, his team has ensured that their opponents enjoyed a below-average level of possession in the contest. While Chelsea and Tottenham did manage to achieve this for 10-game sequences, no team in the Premier League could come close to such a remarkable run. Indeed, in the top-five European leagues, only three sides managed to better it" Edited 12 July, 2013 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 Just reading the Celtic forum. What a bunch of morons...Haven't got a clue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 Who has the best CM options in the Premier league do we reckon? Even MU fans are often moaning about their options, they've targeted many, Scholes retired, others have been hit and miss. MC often rely on Barry, who I'm not a huge fan of. Saints have to be amongst the best now don't they? At full strength I think Arsenal have got to have the best, followed by City and Chelsea. West Brom are the only team outside the top 7 that can rival ours I reckon. I expect Michael Laudrup's trying to build a solid nucleus for Swansea this season as well, so I'd keep an eye on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 Just reading the Celtic forum. What a bunch of morons...Haven't got a clue... Some of them seem to think there's some big conspiracy behind the "undisclosed" transfer fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinR Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 This is a very interesting read... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11662/8820344/Pochettino-s-plans Indeed... Loved this bit!! WOW. High praise indeed from the mightly Pirlo... Discussing potential match-winners ahead of the tie, Pirlo said: "I look at Celtic and the player you think could do that for them is Victor Wanyama. He is so young, but already he has proved himself to be a big-game player. His performance in the win over Barcelona was exceptional. He is big and can be a presence in the middle with his tackling. But there is also a calmness about Wanyama where he plays the right pass and does the simple things well under pressure. He has the attributes of a young Patrick Vieira. You can see why big European clubs have shown an interest in him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 Vieira! I knew there was someone he reminded me of more than Toure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 West Ham think theirs is considerably better than ours. According to them Diame>Wanyama, Noble>Morgan, Nolan>Cork....clowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 12 July, 2013 Share Posted 12 July, 2013 West Ham think theirs is considerably better than ours. According to them Diame>Wanyama, Noble>Morgan, Nolan>Cork....clowns. Nolan scores goals - Terrible comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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