ozzmeister Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 First of all no trolling intended, just a point for discussion. Now, Ricky is very much man of the moment and rightfully so! However was our pursuit of a new striker this summer (and now signing of osvaldo) with the intention of upgrading our Ricky? Before the England heroics this had been a talking point. At 31 does this signal rickys transition more to an impact substitute? Personally I can't see how he's droppable at the moment but if not how do we fit both players into the lineup? Does to Ricky move to play just behind osvaldo, and if so who is then impacted, Ramirez? (Surely not but attacking mid is his position) Will osvaldo even start initially or will he be an impact sub whilst he transitions to English football? As a team prediction/tactic I would play: Boruc Clyne, lovrin, yoshinda, shaw, Wanyama, shneiderlin, Ramirez Lalanna Ricky Osvaldo Apologies in advance for incorrect player spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 Don't think so, we needed an additional striker full stop. Only Rickie really got the goals for us last year and we do create a fair few openings which are often spurned. I think they'll both play together. Osvaldo has also been known to play in a wide-attacking position in the past. I can see a 3 pronged attack of Osvaldo - Lambert - Rodriguez. It will be fluid and dynamic, so all 3 will interchange at points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 Short answer - no Long answer - no, but we'll have to see how they work together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 Would keep J-Rod in there as he just runs all day and really fits with the system Pochettino wants to play. I'd have: ------Wanyama--- Morgan------- J-Rod---------Rickie--------Lallana -------------Osvaldo------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 He fits the way we play better, in the fact that he is more mobile, works hard, harries and will help with the pressing system we deploy. Lambert is a good good player though, expect rotation, Lambert can play No 10 aswell I reckon. Osvaldo will take us to the next level though and I would argue we would see the best of Ramirez with him up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 Don't think so. We really needed competition/ extra fire power. Think Puncheon may be off somewhere now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 Would keep J-Rod in there as he just runs all day and really fits with the system Pochettino wants to play. I'd have: ------Wanyama--- Morgan------- J-Rod---------Rickie--------Lallana -------------Osvaldo------------ As would I. We then have JWP, Davis, Puncheon, Gaston et al for the inevitable injuries and suspensions. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 Think Puncheon may be off somewhere now though. Osvaldo is a striker, Punch is midfield/right wing so is it really pressure on Punch? I would love for Punch to stay as I like him a lot. Puts Mayuyka's position more under the spot light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 Well, we could maybe at least spell his name correct?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 I think when all the transfer negotiations started the answer was yes. Harsh as it sounds, but we all know NC doesn't do sentimental. Ask Adkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 I think when all the transfer negotiations started the answer was yes. Harsh as it sounds, but we all know NC doesn't do sentimental. Ask Adkins. There's nothing sentimental about keeping our best and most crucial attacking player, by quite some distance, in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1738942-pablo-osvaldo-to-southampton-roma-star-would-be-a-great-tactical-fit "Southampton fans will be conflicted at the news of Osvaldo's potential arrival. While it's certainly a step up in quality, it will jeopardise the playing time of one of Adam Lallana, Gaston Ramirez and Jay Rodriguez. With Lambert an immovable presence up front in the team, coupled with the fact Pochettino wouldn't be caught dead playing a 4-4-2, expect Osvaldo to play off one of the flanks in a Jay-Rod-esque role." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1738942-pablo-osvaldo-to-southampton-roma-star-would-be-a-great-tactical-fit "Southampton fans will be conflicted at the news of Osvaldo's potential arrival. While it's certainly a step up in quality, it will jeopardise the playing time of one of Adam Lallana, Gaston Ramirez and Jay Rodriguez. With Lambert an immovable presence up front in the team, coupled with the fact Pochettino wouldn't be caught dead playing a 4-4-2, expect Osvaldo to play off one of the flanks in a Jay-Rod-esque role." It's not like Gaston plays a great deal anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 18 August, 2013 Share Posted 18 August, 2013 Ramirez will hopefully sold now for whatever we can get for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Ramirez will hopefully sold now for whatever we can get for him. Orrrrr turn into an awesome player worth twice what we paid, now he has a top level striker to pass to ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Football is a ruthless business. When Billy Sharp played a key role in promotion, most felt he deserved a chance, he was given little more than a cameo. When Nigel Adkins guided us to back to back promotions, most (all?) felt he deserved the whole season, he wasn't given the chance. The reality is that Osvaldo is an upgrade on any player currently in the attacking 4. Someone is going to suffer, we may feel sad for that player, but we'll get over it if we finish in the top half. Would love to see J-Rod, Rickie & Osvaldo play together. But would also love to see Lallana, Ramirez and JAMES WARD-PROWSE! Don't forget our youth! Think the players who will suffer from this move the most will be Mayuka, Puncheon and Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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