Toon Saint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Good day to bury bad news ay? The fella always looked so bleeding miserable in any 'behind the scenes' footage, so can't say I'm too surprised. Would have liked to have seen him given a game or two but Poch clearly didn't rate him. I wonder whether this was based on fitness issues rather than technical abilities as he is clearly rated by some in the game. Nevertheless, a bit of an embarrassment for our scouting department and 'transfer committee' whose remit was surely to secure a CB who would immediately steady our leaky defense. Strange that if Poch's appointment had been lined up for a while that he clearly wasn't consulted about Forren coming in. Not too sure whether we will bring another CB as it will halt progress of Stephens/Turnbull. If we do then I see Jos or Jose being shipped out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 I know the season times are different out there, but it seemed to me very very odd that when he signed he got 0 minutes for the club despite the outlay. My guess is that MP simply does not fancy him. If that is the case and we have arranged them to buy back, then look at it as a loan. Very strange but if he is not going to play need to recoup what we can and free up a wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 This was not a MP signing so presume it was a NA signing and somewhat of a panic one given the state of our defence on occasions. IIRC he arrived the same day as MP (or +/- 1 day). I don't see it as a total farce, just the signing of a manager who lost his job. Why he was signed when NC knew that NA was getting the chop is the question. Maybe he too thought that it was imperative to get a defender in. Although he wasn't used, if it costs a few bob, then why not just look at it as an insurance policy so that we stayed up to benefit from the massive increase in TV revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Simon Peach @SimonPeach 4m Just six months after joining #SaintsFC, Vegard Forren is returning to former club Molde. Pochettino & Co unimpressed by Norway defender. Simon Peach @SimonPeach 4m I am told #SaintsFC will not not lose much money on the Forren deal. Official announcement expected soon, along with another departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 SimonPeach: Just six months after joining #SaintsFC, Vegard Forren is returning to former club Molde. Pochettino & Co unimpressed by Norway defender. SimonPeach: I am told #SaintsFC will not not lose much money on the Forren deal. Official announcement expected soon, along with another departure. Sharp? Chaplow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc1976 Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was good enough to play for Man Utd!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 I saw him score a decent goal for the U21's. He looked alright in that game to be fair. Maybe he hated living in England? Personal issues? As fans we have no way of knowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110_Persaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Good riddance tosser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 I think it will be Chaplow who also goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Maybe he hated living in England? Personal issues? As fans we have no way of knowing. Simon Peach said "Pochettino & Co unimpressed by Norway defender". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Maybe he hated living in England? Personal issues? As fans we have no way of knowing. That won't stop some making their minds up however and blaming the player, MP, Cortese, the transfer committee, or whoever else comes to mind. Good luck to him if this is true, onwards and upwards for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 SouthamptonFC: #SaintsFC has today mutually agreed to terminate Richard Chaplow's contract, while Vegard Forren has rejoined former side @Molde_FK. SouthamptonFC: The Club would like to wish @Rchap04 and Vegard the very best in their future careers. #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Good riddance tosser! And that was necessary why exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Simon Peach said "Pochettino & Co unimpressed by Norway defender". Simon Peach says a lot of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerceSaint28 Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Surely another defender must be on his way now...Toby Alderweild anyone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 What a strange deal this was. Do you know what though? - Fair play for not messing around and getting rid if he's not in MP's plans. Maybe we seriously are looking at that Frederik Sorensen from Bologna or dare I say it, Astori? I would say this would definitely see us looking at another DC. Think MP said Astori was a no-go before we signed Lovren though, so can't see us getting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC42s #SaintsFC has today mutually agreed to terminate Richard Chaplow's contract, while Vegard Forren has rejoined former side @Molde_FK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 So do we all agree they those who said that the stuff about him being signed for next season was a load of crap were correct then? Some on here were indignant it was a brilliant strategy and shouted down those who questioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 SunSportNow: Southampton have sold Vegard Forren back to his former club Molde just six months after he joined the Saints for £3.5m. #saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 SouthamptonFC: #SaintsFC has today mutually agreed to terminate Richard Chaplow's contract, while Vegard Forren has rejoined former side @Molde_FK. SouthamptonFC: The Club would like to wish @Rchap04 and Vegard the very best in their future careers. #saintsfc That make Chaplow's tweet from earlier today seem a bit strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 (edited) Forren at the press conference Link: http://www.tv2.no/sport/fotball/solskjaer-kjoeper-forren-tilbake-molde-innkaller-til-pressekonferansee-4086423.html (Click the image at the top of the page - Not very good to listen to unless you understand Norweigan) Edited 11 July, 2013 by itchen_dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 So do we all agree they those who said that the stuff about him being signed for next season was a load of crap were correct then? Some on here were indignant it was a brilliant strategy and shouted down those who questioned it. Yep, got to laugh looking back at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 That make Chaplow's tweet from earlier today seem a bit strange. What was his tweet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 It is possible that some at the club said something along the those lines, perhaps to give him time to settle in and adjust in the hope that he might come good. Of course, saying that is one thing, whereas those who were adamant about it and getting 'indignant' about it (although i'm not sure it was that bad) were clearly overdoing it. As always we won't know, but what's the point of raking it back up again now? He's moved on, we've got better (and possibly more to come) so thanks and goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Can't be bothered to look but I bet MLG has slammed someone before who has dared to criticise Forren. Something along the lines "why would the club pay X amount of money for a player they do not plan to play." or "Ponchettino (sic) had the final say over this transfer, he will be a big part of next season." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 What was his tweet? Posted circa 3 hours ago "Sorry to burst anyone's bubble but as things stand I'm very much still a Southampton player" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110_Persaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 And that was necessary why exactly? This is professional top-level football, not sunday league. If this was an ordinary mundane job you would still be embarrassed for someone who makes this immature choice. If you can't honour a contract you signed with a premier league footbal club after having a difficult first few months then you are a pussy, coward and weakling in my book. Hope he rots in that small time club and sh*tty country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 (edited) Can't be bothered to look but I bet MLG has slammed someone before who has dared to criticise Forren. Something along the lines "why would the club pay X amount of money for a player they do not plan to play." or "Ponchettino (sic) had the final say over this transfer, he will be a big part of next season." Yep, MLG was definitely one of those who slammed anyone who questioned why he wasn't playing. There were others too. I don't include Monk in this, he's a good guy and usually spot on and one of the few on here who knows what he's on about. Edited 11 July, 2013 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 This is professional top-level football, not sunday league. If this was an ordinary mundane job you would still be embarrassed for someone who makes this immature choice. If you can't honour a contract you signed with a premier league footbal club after having a difficult first few months then you are a pussy, coward and weakling in my book. Hope he rots in that small time club and sh*tty country. Stay classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Posted circa 3 hours ago "Sorry to burst anyone's bubble but as things stand I'm very much still a Southampton player" Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Odd one certainly, but if we've got our money back as suggested then no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 What a signing of true football knowledge and inspiration by our beloved leader, this is the standard that shall push us in front of Liverpool, Everton and Spurs.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Stay classy. What was that about ignoring trolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 So do we all agree they those who said that the stuff about him being signed for next season was a load of crap were correct then? Some on here were indignant it was a brilliant strategy and shouted down those who questioned it. I don't think anyone "shouted down" you or anyone, as all you can do is type a post and it comes out at the same volume. Back in January, I was at Eastleigh Airport catching a flight to Edinburgh. The squad were there at the same time flying up to Manchester the day before the Utd game. They split into groups in the departure lounge. Lallana leading the yoof. SRL, KD and the oldies. The Spanish speakers and.... Forren, who sat on his own reading his I-phone and then wandering lonely to the back of the queue and not speaking to any of the others. Possibly reading too much into this at the time, but it was very noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110_Persaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 What was that about ignoring trolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 So do we all agree they those who said that the stuff about him being signed for next season was a load of crap were correct then? Some on here were indignant it was a brilliant strategy and shouted down those who questioned it. I don't think anyone "shouted down" you or anyone, as all you can do is type a post and it comes out at the same volume. Back in January, I was at Eastleigh Airport catching a flight to Edinburgh. The squad were there at the same time flying up to Manchester the day before the Utd game. They split into groups in the departure lounge. Lallana leading the yoof. SRL, KD and the oldies. The Spanish speakers and.... Forren, who sat on his own reading his I-phone and then wandering lonely to the back of the queue and not speaking to any of the others. Possibly reading too much into this at the time, but it was very noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110_Persaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Odd one certainly, but if we've got our money back as suggested then no big deal. Nope no big deal at all. Let's just pretend nothing ever happened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartosz Bialkowski Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 MP - "Nobody is guaranteed a first team spot" If Forren wasn't happy about that and had a sulk, then good riddance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 What a signing of true football knowledge and inspiration by our beloved leader, this is the standard that shall push us in front of Liverpool, Everton and Spurs.................... thought you'd been quiet recently, then as soon as an opportunity comes up for you to start peddling the same old sh*t about the poor quality of our signings you pop up again. Suppose you're about to tell us that with any luck Bologna will take "Gashton" back (by the way using that nickname for him makes you sound like a 12 year old) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 What was that about ignoring trolls lol - guilty as charged. Although I don't think 110persaint is a troll, just a bit quick (and wrong) to judge when we don't actually know the full story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110_Persaint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 lol - guilty as charged. Although I don't think 110persaint is a troll, just a bit quick (and wrong) to judge when we don't actually know the full story. lol - guilty as charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc1976 Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 You watch guys, I bet Molde will give him next season off to 'adapt' back. This is a tactic that is bound to catch on, especially when the transfer involves such significant a journey as a 2hr flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Let's be honest it's irritating to see the club spend money on players who aren't up to standard but especially in recent years it's been a rare occurrence, every club signs players who aren't as good as they look at first, even the clubs we're apparently looking to emulate - http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/features/130623/man-uniteds-five-worst-strikers-over-past-ten-years-–-do-you-agree-200091 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Back in January, I was at Eastleigh Airport catching a flight to Edinburgh. The squad were there at the same time flying up to Manchester the day before the Utd game. They split into groups in the departure lounge. Lallana leading the yoof. SRL, KD and the oldies. The Spanish speakers and.... Forren, who sat on his own reading his I-phone and then wandering lonely to the back of the queue and not speaking to any of the others. Possibly reading too much into this at the time, but it was very noticeable. I saw Schneiderlin, Fonte, Yoshida and Forren in West Quay. Had a chat with the first 2, Yoshida smiled and nodded. Forren just looked at his phone. Good riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Anyone know if Forren actually spoke decent English? Can't say I ever saw an interview with him speaking and might explain why he didn't fit in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Rick Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 I have it on good authority that he slept with Cortese's mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Forren just looked at his phone. Good riddance. I pulled that trick on someone the other day. Everyone knows it not true that something really important just happened but it is just a quick fix to avoid some inane conversation about the weather, new signings or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 So do we all agree they those who said that the stuff about him being signed for next season was a load of crap were correct then? Some on here were indignant it was a brilliant strategy and shouted down those who questioned it. Quite amusing reading back on this thread: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?45240-Echo-Confirms-Forren-quot-Signed-For-Next-Season- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Could there have been a clause that would´ve made us to pay money when he got his first game and therefore with management being unsure if he was up to it in the long run they never gave him a game? I think Forren got a bit uncertain now when he lost his place in the national team. If he hadn´t done that I suspect he might have persisted until january at least. Well this transfer doesn´t bother me cause I think the total cost for this can be regarded as small change.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 11 July, 2013 Share Posted 11 July, 2013 Transfer comitte at its finest. It wasnt the committee it was nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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