Unbelievable Jeff Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 So then, I think it is fairly obvious that Gaston is out of favour with Pochettino (don’t know why) so I believe we will be bringing in a new attacking mid to sit behind Osvaldo/Lambert up front. So the question is, who? Here are the players that I believe may be available for £15m or under, and could do that job for us: Dembele Holtby Sigurdsson Alan Dzagoev (maybe not) Oxlade–Chamberlain Hatem Ben Arfa Jordan Henderson (don’t laugh) Javi Garcia (and push Morgan forward) Ricardo Alvarez Pablo Piatti Ever Banega Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 yeah, hardly any of those (if at all) will be leaving their clubs in january. Dibden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y41den Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Dembele - would be more like 20m IMO Holtby - no thanks Sigurdsson - no thanks Alan Dzagoev (maybe not) - no thanks Oxlade – Chamberlain - not sure he could play in that role begind the striker... Hatem Ben Arfa - yes please, but not for more than 12m Jordan Henderson (don’t laugh) - the brackets say enough Javi Garcia (and push Morgan forward) - nope, not looked good at all at citeh Ricardo Alvarez - yes, also would give good people to moan if he doesnt score a goal a game as he is from SA Pablo Piatti - no thanks Ever Banega - YES PLEASE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowds Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Banega for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 yeah, hardly any of those (if at all) will be leaving their clubs in january. Dibden How about Yohan Cabaye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Just a quick point: We don't sign players from other PL teams so nearly all of those aren't really options. It would seem we like players where Saints is their first English (or PL) club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Banega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Find it funny how everyone dismisses premiership talent and votes instead for players they have never seen (Banega) Its a gamble to operate like that - some work (Lovren) and some defo dont (Ramirez, Osvaldo(?), Lee, Mayuka, De ridder, Forren (lol), Guly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 24 October, 2013 Author Share Posted 24 October, 2013 yeah, hardly any of those (if at all) will be leaving their clubs in january. Dibden Which ones? What's Dibden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Not so sure we've seen the last of Ramirez yet. And Jordan ****ing Henderson? Good grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Holtby - no thanks Sigurdsson - no thanks Alan Dzagoev - no thanks ur funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Isn't Banega more of a deep lying playmaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Not convinced MP wants an attacking midfield player, not sure how that fits with the current team method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JN9 Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Find it funny how everyone dismisses premiership talent and votes instead for players they have never seen (Banega) Its a gamble to operate like that - some work (Lovren) and some defo dont (Ramirez, Osvaldo(?), Lee, Mayuka, De ridder, Forren (lol), Guly) I apologise if this starts a debate that is completely off topic, but please don't put Guly in that list... The bloke was bought while we were in League 1, and no matter what you think about him at this level, he has been a hell of a signing... There I wanted to say it, I did, I'm sorry if this opens a can of worms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 24 October, 2013 Author Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Not so sure we've seen the last of Ramirez yet. And Jordan ****ing Henderson? Good grief. He's really not that bad. In fact, he's actually pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 24 October, 2013 Author Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I apologise if this starts a debate that is completely off topic, but please don't put Guly in that list... The bloke was bought while we were in League 1, and no matter what you think about him at this level, he has been a hell of a signing... There I wanted to say it, I did, I'm sorry if this opens a can of worms... Some people have obviously been wronged by Guly. Perhaps Guly knobbed Glasgow's Mum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 The only possible ones in january would be Banega or Piatti but Piatti isn´t a number 10 really though but a lovely player if he can come back to his old self before he went to Valencia. Wouldn´t complain at all about Banega but would love to find some younger gem like Fischer or Cabella, but that´s me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I don't think we should assume gaston is on his way just yet... Poch has had him on extra training sessions for a while so is obviously trying to get something out of him.. lets see what happens. I do think that if we recieve a bid that is equal to what we paid for him we should seriously consider it however. It will be interesting. We need a powerful No. 10 however, someone with an engine like rooney.. otherwise they won't fir MP's game plan and will just be another gaston all over again. Should be interesting to see how things develop between now and January at either rate. I'll apoligise now before Gemmel comes and tells me off for talking utter drivel again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanh Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I don't agree with the opening statement. I think GR still has a lot to offer. At the moment he's not getting a game because we are doing very well and the manager doesn't have to change much from game to game. We'll get injuries and he'll get his chance and when he does it will still take him a few games to get match sharp. Same could be said of Jack Cork, but I don't see many threads about use finding a replacement for him in January. Also, isn't the old adage that you need two good players for every position. For me Gaston fits into that bracket when you look at our squad and the candidates for attacking midfield. If you look at the current starting 11 (of which Gaston isn't one) which players / positions could we realistically upgrade in Jan? I'd say pretty much only the positions that Steven Davis and J-Rod play in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I apologise if this starts a debate that is completely off topic, but please don't put Guly in that list... The bloke was bought while we were in League 1, and no matter what you think about him at this level, he has been a hell of a signing... There I wanted to say it, I did, I'm sorry if this opens a can of worms... Very well said. People need to see some of these #ourjourney videos on youtube to remind themeselves of the important role he played - e.g. 10+ goals in our Championship season. Actually even I was surprised by De Ridder looking useful on occassions too. We just moved up too quickly for him to keep up I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 24 October, 2013 Author Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I don't agree with the opening statement. I think GR still has a lot to offer. At the moment he's not getting a game because we are doing very well and the manager doesn't have to change much from game to game. We'll get injuries and he'll get his chance and when he does it will still take him a few games to get match sharp. Same could be said of Jack Cork, but I don't see many threads about use finding a replacement for him in January. Also, isn't the old adage that you need two good players for every position. For me Gaston fits into that bracket when you look at our squad and the candidates for attacking midfield. If you look at the current starting 11 (of which Gaston isn't one) which players / positions could we realistically upgrade in Jan? I'd say pretty much only the positions that Steven Davis and J-Rod play in. I think Gaston has a lot to offer, however I don't think Poch agrees. Jack Cork has already been replaced, by Wanyama? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenagegsaint Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Dzagoev would be a top,top signing as would Holtby and Sigurdsson but we don't have a chance of getting any of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Banega would be a good pick, but then why didn't we sign him in the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Gaston isn't finished, MP said when he arrived that he would make every player a better player and we can see that is what he and his coaching team is doing and I guess Gaston is just having to learn to adapt to tougher training and different tactics, when he is ready.....look out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Be happy with a swap deal with Arsenal, Gaston for Santi Cazorla or Ozil, or with Chelsea for Juan Mata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Gaston isn't finished, MP said when he arrived that he would make every player a better player and we can see that is what he and his coaching team is doing and I guess Gaston is just having to learn to adapt to tougher training and different tactics, when he is ready.....look out! When do you think he might be ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Gaston isn't finished, MP said when he arrived that he would make every player a better player and we can see that is what he and his coaching team is doing and I guess Gaston is just having to learn to adapt to tougher training and different tactics, when he is ready.....look out! I dont remember this? Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Some people have obviously been wronged by Guly. Perhaps Guly knobbed Glasgow's Mum. Guly has been great for us and has scored some crucial goals since he joined, but not recently. I now see him more as a holding midfielder when we are under siege than an attacking threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 So then, I think it is fairly obvious that Gaston is out of favour with Pochettino (don’t know why) so I believe we will be bringing in a new attacking mid to sit behind Osvaldo/Lambert up front. Gaston will now of course be brought on to unlock a stubborn Fulham defence, score a hat tick and become our leading scorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 There used to be a poster on this forum called Simon who knew lot's of players around Europe and would have been able to provide plenty of names for consideration on this thread. It's shame he isn't around anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Some people have obviously been wronged by Guly. Perhaps Guly knobbed Glasgow's Mum. to be fair this is the thread for attacking midfielders. I think lallana runs funny + jack cork smells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JN9 Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 to be fair this is the thread for attacking midfielders. I think lallana runs funny + jack cork smells. My misses reckons that Jack Cork wears short shorts... I don't know if that is attacking him or not, but thought I'd give it a mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintoaks Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 GR does not start for club nor country...does that not tell a story for all to see ? He needs to knuckle down to start being worthy of a place in the starting 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 With the French government about to tax football players at 75% and the players federation calling for strike action from next month, there should be some class pickings from French Clubs. Can't see many players wanting to remain in France and pay to the taxman when they can move abroad and pay less. Being in one or two class French players would surely help Morgan gain international recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 My misses reckons that Jack Cork wears short shorts... I don't know if that is attacking him or not, but thought I'd give it a mention. Must be how he got his nickname "BULGE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 (edited) With the French government about to tax football players at 75% and the players federation calling for strike action from next month, there should be some class pickings from French Clubs. Can't see many players wanting to remain in France and pay to the taxman when they can move abroad and pay less. Being in one or two class French players would surely help Morgan gain international recognition. That's wrong ART, the government are going to tax clubs on salaries over 1 million euros per annum at 75% of the exceeding amount. The players won't have to pay, just the clubs. So a player on say 7 million euros a year (Gourcuff) will cost Lyon 4.5 million extra in tax over and above the already insane social charges. French football will be reduced to kids and Africans who'll play for virtually nothing in a few years time. Anyway there are no players worth having in France any more, all virtually gone the day Hollande got elected, Qatar FC excepted of course but as they sting us for their oil and own half of Paris it's just a money go round for them.. Edited 24 October, 2013 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 If Dzagoev can play consistently at the level he did in last years Euros he will be awesome. If. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Must be how he got his nickname "BULGE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Banega seems to of started well this year 3 assists, 1 goal in 9 games with a average 7.32 rating on whoscored in both the deep lying and advance playmaker positions, Valencia are 7th as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Also feel there will be more to come from Ramirez. However in the event that out trusted management deem appropriate, and sell in January with view to replacing, Ever BANEGA would be a tremendous addition! Skill, guile, energy, grit, with goals! Very underrated player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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