Matthew Le God Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 You said you were 42 on this thread i started 2 years ago? http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?31024-What-age-are-you#.UiTmLMu9KK0 No I didn't, I didn't post in that thread. Very odd sense of humour you have glasgow!
Barry Sanchez Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Would that be the last few years that have seen the club rise from 68th to currently 9th in England? Club must be doing something right on transfers. Pick the bottom figure and go to the top? Our squad would have got us out the League 1, we were fortunate we had such a good start in our Championship promotion year as we were faltering and argybly another 2 games West Ham would gav caught us but thats speculation, name 5 good successful signings in the last 2 years?
shirleysfc Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 I am fast! Do the alphabet backwards in your head or think of Maggie.
itchen_dan Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Spurs have had a 2nd bid rejected for Fernando Torres.
Give it to Ron Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Pick the bottom figure and go to the top? Our squad would have got us out the League 1, we were fortunate we had such a good start in our Championship promotion year as we were faltering and argybly another 2 games West Ham would gav caught us but thats speculation, name 5 good successful signings in the last 2 years? Boruc, Cork, Yoshida, Clyne, Davis
Wiggles31 Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 A good window IMO. 3 solid signings improving each department of the team and the spine. Would have liked to have seen a winger but who knows come January. Lovren - been hugely impressive and has immediately improved the defence. Much more aggressive and commanding than the other CB's but still think Yoshida should be pairing with him. Wanyama - best player on the pitch in the first two games. Norwich he struggled alongside most of the team. Would like to see him play more box to box. Need to work out how he and Cork/Schneiderlin/JWP will fit the team. Osvaldo - what a coup. He will become amazing for us. An italian international playing for us. Amazing! How can you not be delighted with the window. Early business completed as everyone wanted.
S-Clarke Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Everton have got Fellani to hand in a transfer request, just so they don't have to pay his loyalty bonus. Should be done soon...
Matthew Le God Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 (edited) name 5 good successful signings in the last 2 years? Clyne, Boruc, Cork, Davis, Yoshida, Ramirez (Ramirez although frustrating and inconsistent is still a very good player) - all performed well in the Premier League last season in first season after promotion Hooiveld, Do Prado, Fox, Billy Sharp and even De Ridder to some extent - all played a role getting Saints promoted. They served the purpose they were signed for. Lovren, Wanyama and Osvaldo all look to be excellent signings. ................. Tadanari Lee and Forren are clearly flops, possibly Mayuka as well but again that could change. Gazzaniga jury still out, has potential and is very young for a keeper. ................. Thats a good success rate, every club has transfer mistakes. Saints have made very few in the last 4 years and the rise from 68th to currently 9th in England reflects that. Edited 2 September, 2013 by Matthew Le God
S-Clarke Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Clyne, Boruc, Cork, Davis, Yoshida, Ramirez - all performed well in the Premier League last season in first season after promotion (Ramirez although frustrating and inconsistent is still a very good player, Gazzaniga jury still out, has potential and is very young for a keeper) Hooiveld, Do Prado, Fox, Billy Sharp and even De Ridder to some extent - all played a role getting Saints promoted. They served the purpose they were signed for. ................. Tadanari Lee and Forren are clearly flops, possibly Mayuka as well but again that could change. I'd add De Ridder into the flop category, one of the worst players I've ever seen.
Saint Charlie Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Facepalm if WBA swap Long for Anichebe.
Barry Sanchez Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Boruc, Cork, Yoshida, Clyne, Davis Cork? More than 2 years ago. Yoshida? Really? Clyne, yes. Davis, too an extent but he is not in the starting line up so not that good. Boruc was a free but yes a good signing. That lot came in at under £7 Million. Ramirez Forren Gazzaniga How much? £17 Million.
Matthew Le God Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 I'd add De Ridder into the flop category, one of the worst players I've ever seen. He wasn't great, but was still used a lot in from the bench in a promotion season. He served a purpose and was out of his depth in the Premier League.
S-Clarke Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Facepalm if WBA swap Long for Anichebe. and make a £1m loss in the process.
SaintBobby Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Overall, a strong window for Saints. Getting rid of the "surplus to requirements" players has been important too. Another positive "defensive" issue is that our top players don't have the vultures circling - Shaw, Lambert, Lallana, Schneiderlin etc all clearly staying. We're keeping what we have with ease. I'm still wildly hoping we sign a new player (pacey winger ideally), but am glad we basically got in our new players early this year (as folk on here have been advocating so strongly).
warsash saint Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 I'd add De Ridder into the flop category, one of the worst players I've ever seen. How long you been watching Saints? 10 minutes!?
melmacian_saint Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 I can't honestly believe the jury is still out on both Fonte and Yoshida. This forum really is something special.
Sour Mash Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Facepalm if WBA swap Long for Anichebe. What sort of odds can you currently get for them to go down?
S-Clarke Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 How long you been watching Saints? 10 minutes!? Sorry, should have said ''winger'' rather than player.
badgerx16 Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 It's up to MP to decide who he wants in his squad, and NC to provide the necessary funds. We have to assume both are happy with what we have, in which case so am I.
Sour Mash Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 He wasn't great, but was still used a lot in from the bench in a promotion season. He served a purpose and was out of his depth in the Premier League. He didn't serve his purpose at all. We got promoted in spite of him, not because of his contribution.
suewhistle Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Bull****. Well, I wouldn't have said that exactly , what with being so well bred n'all... But no, I don't believe Saints wouuldn't release Sharp to another Premiership team. I can't see any such team being a threat anyway and certainly they'd like to get the wage bill down. It just doesn't figure.
Tokyo-Saint Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 I'm not 44 ffs, it is one of Glasgow_Saint's "jokes". Prove it!
edprice1984 Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Lukaku to Everton...? I am delighted with the transfer window, but would still like Saints to put in a cheeky late bid for him on a season loan. That said where would he fit in? Lambert and now Osvaldo will be our top choice strikers with JRod as back up.
itchen_dan Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 tancredipalmeri: BOOM! Manchester United have sealed the signing of Fellaini, according to Sky Italy!
Matthew Le God Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 (edited) He didn't serve his purpose at all. His 3 goals and 3 assists were useful. That equaliser away at Reading for example earning a point. Yes, he wasn't any use in the Premier League last season and was out of his depth. But I maintain he served a purpose as an impact sub in the Championship. As a signing for a Premier League team he isn't great, but Saints signed him to help get to the Premier League and he did play a part in that, so he served the purpose he was signed for. Edited 2 September, 2013 by Matthew Le God
MarkSFC Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Would that be the last few years that have seen the club rise from 68th to currently 9th in England? Club must be doing something right on transfers. we are currently 10th
S-Clarke Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Quite funny when you think about WBA and their business. They've been trying all summer to replace ''Lukaku''. So they spend £6m on an average-to-poor player, Victor Anhciebe from Everton. Everton, then replace him with Lukaku. Brilliant. I think WBA have lost the plot. Relegation beckons I hope. Can't stand the club (personal reasons)
Glasgow_Saint Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 tancredipalmeri: BOOM! Manchester United have sealed the signing of Fellaini, according to Sky Italy! Good news! Got him in my dream team
alpine_saint Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 From the BBC So why are we stalling on a deal for the poor sod ? Is he back on the fringe of our plans, with Mayuka gone ??
CB Fry Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Are there definitely no departures? I know Sibley has gone home but does this stop, say, Danny Fox from leaving?
Dig Dig Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 So why are we stalling on a deal for the poor sod ? Is he back on the fringe of our plans, with Mayuka gone ?? Of course he isn't
S-Clarke Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 So why are we stalling on a deal for the poor sod ? Is he back on the fringe of our plans, with Mayuka gone ?? It's an odd one. He's not in our plans as he's not listed in our PL squad on the FA website, so that won't change. He's on a lot of money with us, mainly down to promotion clasues and the like. Clubs don't want to pay that in full. We don't want to pay any wages for a player who isn't at our club. The odd thing is though, we'd still be paying that wage with him not going anywhere and not contributing anyone. Strikes of a little bit of Cortese playing a bugger, it's not the first time and it won't be the last.
badgerx16 Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Quote from Harry R : "Hopefully, we will get Tom Carroll from Tottenham. I am pretty confident, he is a proper footballer.". I assume that makes him different from all the pretend ones he signed for QPR last season.
Give it to Ron Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Cork? More than 2 years ago. Yoshida? Really? Clyne, yes. Davis, too an extent but he is not in the starting line up so not that good. Boruc was a free but yes a good signing. That lot came in at under £7 Million. Ramirez Forren Gazzaniga How much? £17 Million. Yoshida yes deffo was very good last season and played a decent part in us staying up. That wont suit your agenda though so dont expect you to agree. I will add Rodriguez his form at the end of last season also kept us up....those performances together with the rest earned us what 90m? I will agree on Forren, Gazza was bought long term and a 1m gamble - Ramirez jury still out but very disappointing.
SNSUN Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 I still hold hope that Ramirez will come good. Once back to full fitness and getting regular starts, I think he could yet become an asset for us. I certainly hope he does anyway...
doubleonothing Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 As seems to frequently happen at the moment, I've been out all day on the motorways of the UK. Anyway, to save going though 13 pages can anyone give a quick summary?
S-Clarke Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 As seems to frequently happen at the moment, I've been out all day on the motorways of the UK. Anyway, to save going though 13 pages can anyone give a quick summary? We let Mayuka leave. Nothing else happened.
Barry Sanchez Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Players Purchased Fee Players Sold Fee Net Total Points Position Season 13/14 Dejan Lovren £10,000,000 Sam Hoskins Free Victor Wanyama £12,500,000 Alberto Seidi. Released Pablo Daniel Osvaldo £15,000,000 Ben Reeves, Released Dan Seabourne, Released Danny Butterfield, Released Frazer Richardson, Released Ryan Dickson, Released Sam Hoskins, Released Tommy Forecast, Released Richard Chaplow Released Prem Vegard Forren Undisclosed Dean Hammond Undisclosed PTS POS Total £37,500,000 £0 £37,500,000 Season 12/13 Jay Rodriguez £6,500,000 Harlee Dean Free Steve Davis Free Bartosz Bialkowski Free Nathaniel Clyne £2,500,000 Ryan Doble Free Paulo Gazzaniga £2,500,000 Daniel Harding Undisclosed Emmanuel Mayuka £3,000,000 David Connolly Released Gaston Ramirez £12,000,000 Radhi Jaidi Released Maya Yoshida £2,000,000 Lee Holmes Free Vegard Forren £4,200,000 PTS POS Total £32,700,000 £0 £32,700,000 41 14 Season 2011/12 Jack Cork Signed Kayne McLaggon Free Steve De Ridder Signed Anthony Pulis Free Daniel Fox Signed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain £12,000,000 Jos Hooiveld Signed Joseph Mills Signed Tadanari Lee Free Callum McNish Free Billy Sharp £1,800,000 Oscar Gobern Free PTS POS Artur Boruc Free Total £1,800,000 £12,000,000 -£10,200,000 88 2
Saint Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Players Purchased Fee Players Sold Fee Net Total Points Position Season 13/14 Dejan Lovren £10,000,000 Sam Hoskins Free Victor Wanyama £12,500,000 Alberto Seidi. Released Pablo Daniel Osvaldo £15,000,000 Ben Reeves, Released Dan Seabourne, Released Danny Butterfield, Released Frazer Richardson, Released Ryan Dickson, Released Sam Hoskins, Released Tommy Forecast, Released Richard Chaplow Released Prem Vegard Forren Undisclosed Dean Hammond Undisclosed PTS POS Total £37,500,000 £0 £37,500,000 Season 12/13 Jay Rodriguez £6,500,000 Harlee Dean Free Steve Davis Free Bartosz Bialkowski Free Nathaniel Clyne £2,500,000 Ryan Doble Free Paulo Gazzaniga £2,500,000 Daniel Harding Undisclosed Emmanuel Mayuka £3,000,000 David Connolly Released Gaston Ramirez £12,000,000 Radhi Jaidi Released Maya Yoshida £2,000,000 Lee Holmes Free Vegard Forren £4,200,000 PTS POS Total £32,700,000 £0 £32,700,000 41 14 Season 2011/12 Jack Cork Signed Kayne McLaggon Free Steve De Ridder Signed Anthony Pulis Free Daniel Fox Signed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain £12,000,000 Jos Hooiveld Signed Joseph Mills Signed Tadanari Lee Free Callum McNish Free Billy Sharp £1,800,000 Oscar Gobern Free PTS POS Artur Boruc Free Total £1,800,000 £12,000,000 -£10,200,000 88 2 Thanks for putting it in this easy to read format.
Saint Garrett Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Looks pretty good to me....2 promotions and then 14th finish in the prem is more than I could have ever asked for 3 years ago!
skintsaint Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Thought Boruc signed last season, not in the Championship?
Give it to Ron Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Season 2011/12 Jack Cork Signed...just now you said it was more than 2 years ago.....see I win again.....you trolls are very easy to beat.
badgerx16 Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Season 2011/12 Jack Cork Signed.... Jack Cork signed on 7th July 2011, so presumably Alps was happy as it was the start of the window.
doubleonothing Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 We let Mayuka leave. Nothing else happened. Much obliged Sir! Cheers
Saint Garrett Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Lukaku now being linked with West Ham. Would hate that.
badgerx16 Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Thought Boruc signed last season, not in the Championship? Correct : 22 September 2012. Bazzer really needs to check his 'facts'.
itchen_dan Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 olly_lancashire: Arsenal making a cheeky £12million bid for a Southampton player... Simon Gillett has also retweeted this...
badgerx16 Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 Lukaku now being linked with West Ham. Would hate that. Having seen his penalty in the Super Cup, is there really anything to worry about ?
S-Clarke Posted 2 September, 2013 Posted 2 September, 2013 olly_lancashire: Arsenal making a cheeky £12million bid for a Southampton player... Simon Gillett has also retweeted this... Oh well, we've all gone home. Come back next year.
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