Saint_clark Posted 12 November, 2013 Share Posted 12 November, 2013 but they have as much chance as we do of picking up injuries.Most of our lads are just going for friendlies, only Lovren and Gaston have competitive matches. For Arsenal however some of them have the play-offs aganst those bruisers from the Ukraine, imagine them with Giroud or Sagna or Koscielny, they aren't as plush as all that with really, really good players. Yep all of a sudden they could have Bendtner up front and a youth player in defence. Looking at it, their CBs are even worse than ours for depth. They've got Koscielny, Vermaelan (injury prone) and Mertesacker (old and injury prone), and beyond that only youth players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 12 November, 2013 Share Posted 12 November, 2013 Yep all of a sudden they could have Bendtner up front and a youth player in defence. Looking at it, their CBs are even worse than ours for depth. They've got Koscielny, Vermaelan (injury prone) and Mertesacker (old and injury prone), and beyond that only youth players. Bendtner was absolute woeful on Sunday and Giroud looked as if he was saving himself for the Ukraine games, they had nothing at the sharp end, even Ozil was off the boil. Utd were not that great, decent side would have taken them. Mind you the virus infection that Mertsacker (and Rosicky) came down with just before the game may have affected others as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 12 November, 2013 Lallana to Liverpool http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/12/liverpool-eye-southampton-skipper-adam-lallana-for-january-transfer-4183603/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 12 November, 2013 Luke Shaw to Spurs http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/andre-villasboas-will-turn-to-luke-shaw-if-tottenham-fail-to-land-leftback-coentrao-8934775.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 12 November, 2013 Share Posted 12 November, 2013 Luke Shaw to Spurs http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/andre-villasboas-will-turn-to-luke-shaw-if-tottenham-fail-to-land-leftback-coentrao-8934775.html why would he want to go to a club who are currently behind us. Spurs are no great shakes, spent a lot for not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 12 November, 2013 why would he want to go to a club who are currently behind us. Spurs are no great shakes, spent a lot for not so much. The new Bale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 12 November, 2013 Share Posted 12 November, 2013 The new Bale they've bought a shedload of "New Bales" already, don't need any more. I personally doubt if they've got enough money to spend to buy Shaw in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 12 November, 2013 they've bought a shedload of "New Bales" already, don't need any more. I personally doubt if they've got enough money to spend to buy Shaw in January. Spurs are loaded - they spent alot this summer but also sold a load. Think the net spend was just £2 million Sold Bale, Luongo, Scott Parker, Tom Huddlestone, Clint Dempsey, Steven Caulker for over £100m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 12 November, 2013 Share Posted 12 November, 2013 It wouldn't surprise me if they made a move for Asmir Begovic (forgiving the skate connection). He has developed into a top keeper and the way he conducted himself after the recent match against Stoke won't have gone unnoticed by the powers that be at St. Marys. Stoke have Butland waiting in the wings and could be persuaded to sell if the offer was big enough. Boruc would then be our bench-warmer (but what a keeper to have in reserve!). Makes sense to me - awaiting flak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 12 November, 2013 Share Posted 12 November, 2013 It wouldn't surprise me if they made a move for Asmir Begovic (forgiving the skate connection). He has developed into a top keeper and the way he conducted himself after the recent match against Stoke won't have gone unnoticed by the powers that be at St. Marys. Stoke have Butland waiting in the wings and could be persuaded to sell if the offer was big enough. Boruc would then be our bench-warmer (but what a keeper to have in reserve!). Makes sense to me - awaiting flak. tbh If I only had Butland in the wings I have my regular keeper chained up and not let him out of the stadium area in case he got injured. Butland is garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 12 November, 2013 Share Posted 12 November, 2013 Maybe we could let them have Gazzaniga as part of the deal then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 12 November, 2013 Share Posted 12 November, 2013 Maybe we could let them have Gazzaniga as part of the deal then I was wondering if we might not offer Gazza to Sociedad in part exchange (OK a very small part) for Griezmann. They're almost certainly out of Europe and their Liga campaign is floundering so they might fancy some readies to try to buy Ilaramendi back from Real where he's not doing much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 12 November, 2013 Share Posted 12 November, 2013 Would you really have Begovic over Boruc? I wouldnt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 13 November, 2013 Share Posted 13 November, 2013 Rumour from Italy is that we have set Ramirez's price at 20 million euros, and are willing to accept the payment in 4 instalments. Think I would take that if offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westofshannonsaint Posted 13 November, 2013 Share Posted 13 November, 2013 The Irish press seem to think were looking at Aiden McGeady - €7m from CSK Moscow. http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/saints-in-for-aiden-29748122.html Doubt it myself - don't think he's good enough for Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 13 November, 2013 Share Posted 13 November, 2013 Perhaps, Gazzaniga will be good enough as a second choice next season? From what I can remember he wasn't terrible just prone to brain Mong moments. After another years of training plus working with Boruc he may improve sufficiently enough to be a decent back up? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 13 November, 2013 Share Posted 13 November, 2013 (edited) The Irish press seem to think were looking at Aiden McGeady - €7m from CSK Moscow. http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/saints-in-for-aiden-29748122.html Doubt it myself - don't think he's good enough for Saints. Most players we have signed already would not be deemed good enough had we signed them now Would you be excited had we signed Rodriguez from the championship this summer? Would you say danny ings is good enough for saints? I suspect not Edited 13 November, 2013 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 13 November, 2013 Share Posted 13 November, 2013 Perhaps, Gazzaniga will be good enough as a second choice next season? From what I can remember he wasn't terrible just prone to brain Mong moments. After another years of training plus working with Boruc he may improve sufficiently enough to be a decent back up? Just a thought. Those moments made him terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 13 November, 2013 Share Posted 13 November, 2013 Perhaps, Gazzaniga will be good enough as a second choice next season? From what I can remember he wasn't terrible just prone to brain Mong moments. After another years of training plus working with Boruc he may improve sufficiently enough to be a decent back up? Just a thought. It' hard to tell, seeing as it's been around a year since we last saw him really. I'd agree though. He didn't look a poor keeper, just prone to the odd clanger. That could be attributed to age/inexperience - or a general statement of his qualities. Again, with how little we have seen of him it's hard to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 13 November, 2013 Share Posted 13 November, 2013 It' hard to tell, seeing as it's been around a year since we last saw him really. I'd agree though. He didn't look a poor keeper, just prone to the odd clanger. That could be attributed to age/inexperience - or a general statement of his qualities. Again, with how little we have seen of him it's hard to tell. What I would say is concerning, is that Kelvin is on the bench so that may suggest the clangers might be a statement of his qualities as you put it. Hopefully not though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 13 November, 2013 Share Posted 13 November, 2013 Interesting one about Auden mcgeady. i think he would be a great fit here. Ticks all the boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 13 November, 2013 Share Posted 13 November, 2013 The Irish press seem to think were looking at Aiden McGeady - €7m from CSK Moscow. http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/saints-in-for-aiden-29748122.html Doubt it myself - don't think he's good enough for Saints. We can sign him on a free I believe as he's out of contract in the summer. I think we can talk to him now as we're not from the same league and then he joins us in the summer. Would be an interesting one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 13 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 13 November, 2013 Another ex Celtic player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 14 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 14 November, 2013 More Osvaldo links http://www.insidefutbol.com/2013/11/14/inter-boss-walter-mazzarri-eyes-southampton-striker-pablo-osvaldo-for-january-swoop/108558/? http://www.sempreinter.com/2013/11/14/sky-osvaldo-could-be-a-target-for-june-or-january-if/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 14 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 14 November, 2013 Osvaldo to Liverpool this time....... http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/11/13/liverpool-eye-shock-move-for-italian-international-striker-in-january/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 14 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 14 November, 2013 Jack Cork is getting his dream move to...... Erm Derby http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2013/11/14/southampton-midfielder-linked-with-derby-county/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 14 November, 2013 Share Posted 14 November, 2013 Can't see Osvaldo going already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastón10 Posted 14 November, 2013 Share Posted 14 November, 2013 i would doubt that Osvaldo would leave so quickly. Personally I would want to sign a CAM, ( and then sell Ramirez after) and a winger with pace to burn. So Banega would be the creative talent we need, but we said that about Ramirez. also i have heard that we are still linked with Inter Milans Alvarez who is a cam as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 14 November, 2013 Share Posted 14 November, 2013 Osvaldo has already said on Twitter on more than one occasion that he is loving life in Southampton and could not understand these rumours. Him and his Dorris were out shopping for a sofa the other day so one would assume they've found a place here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 14 November, 2013 Share Posted 14 November, 2013 i would doubt that Osvaldo would leave so quickly. Personally I would want to sign a CAM, ( and then sell Ramirez after) and a winger with pace to burn. So Banega would be the creative talent we need, but we said that about Ramirez. also i have heard that we are still linked with Inter Milans Alvarez who is a cam as well Can't see Inter wanting to get rid of Alvarez anymore given the way he's playing under their new manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 14 November, 2013 Share Posted 14 November, 2013 heard that we are looking to move ramirez on in january. either sold or loaned out and to replace him with OxO...again, either loan with a view to buy. or buy if the price is right apparently, he is desperate to play and he is way down the order now at arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 14 November, 2013 Share Posted 14 November, 2013 heard that we are looking to move ramirez on in january. either sold or loaned out and to replace him with OxO...again, either loan with a view to buy. or buy if the price is right apparently, he is desperate to play and he is way down the order now at arsenal Well he wouldn't be guaranteed football here either with the form of Lallana, J-rod, JWP and Davis in those attacking midfield roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 14 November, 2013 Share Posted 14 November, 2013 heard that we are looking to move ramirez on in january. either sold or loaned out and to replace him with OxO...again, either loan with a view to buy. or buy if the price is right apparently, he is desperate to play and he is way down the order now at arsenal Wouldn't get a starting place with us, same as at Arsenal really. Anyway it's just a load of paper/agent crap. He won't come back and we wouldn't want him. Just hope they've finished paying for him that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 14 November, 2013 Share Posted 14 November, 2013 Simply cannot see Osvaldo going. These reports all seem to stem from "it's a different league to Italy, it's taking some time to adjust" (obviously not an exact quote) being turned into "I hate England, get me out". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 15 November, 2013 Share Posted 15 November, 2013 Man united want rid of Buttner http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/david-moyes-ready-alexander-buttner-2343498 Habving seen him in a few clips....so far I'm not impressed. Hope they can find someone stupid enough to buy him, but not us surely ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 15 November, 2013 Share Posted 15 November, 2013 Javier Hernández [/b]could be on the move. Hcdajfu Too ambitious? now that doesn't sound so crazy to me as " the Buttner suggestion" . sometimes ..with his pace....I seem to think " shades of Pahars "? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the scud Posted 15 November, 2013 Share Posted 15 November, 2013 Dirk Kuyt might be worth a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 15 November, 2013 Share Posted 15 November, 2013 Dirk Kuyt might be worth a go? I've always loved watching him play, he works harder than any footballer I think I can remember seeing. Chances of him moving from Fenerbahce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 15 November, 2013 Share Posted 15 November, 2013 I've always loved watching him play, he works harder than any footballer I think I can remember seeing. Chances of him moving from Fenerbahce? Too old, we don't buy old men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 15 November, 2013 Share Posted 15 November, 2013 I've always loved watching him play, he works harder than any footballer I think I can remember seeing. Chances of him moving from Fenerbahce? Only in Britain. He runs around a lot, but he wasn't that great. A striker that didn't score enough, so got shunted out wide so he can run up and down the line. Seem to recall he picked up some kind of record for making the most apps for Liverpool without winning anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 15 November, 2013 Share Posted 15 November, 2013 heard that we are looking to move ramirez on in january. either sold or loaned outand to replace him with OxO...again, either loan with a view to buy. or buy if the price is rightapparently, he is desperate to play and he is way down the order now at arsenalThought he was injured, rather than down the order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 November, 2013 Share Posted 15 November, 2013 heard that we are looking to move ramirez on in january. either sold or loaned out and to replace him with OxO...again, either loan with a view to buy. or buy if the price is right apparently, he is desperate to play and he is way down the order now at arsenal Where did you hear this Jamie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 15 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 15 November, 2013 Where did you hear this Jamie? itk delldays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernsaint Posted 16 November, 2013 Share Posted 16 November, 2013 http://www.sportsdirectnews.com/premier-league-news/35891-tottenham-defoe-concerned-by-lack-of-playing-time.php Could a loan move for Defoe come off. HCDAVGJFU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 November, 2013 Share Posted 16 November, 2013 Where would he play? We struggle to get lambert and ossie in the same team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 16 November, 2013 Share Posted 16 November, 2013 Where would he play? We struggle to get lambert and ossie in the same team Up top, feeding off Lambos flicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernsaint Posted 16 November, 2013 Share Posted 16 November, 2013 One of our fluid front four. Doesn't matter where he will pop up with goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 16 November, 2013 Share Posted 16 November, 2013 Defoe will not fit into our system at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 16 November, 2013 Share Posted 16 November, 2013 http://www.sportsdirectnews.com/premier-league-news/35891-tottenham-defoe-concerned-by-lack-of-playing-time.php Could a loan move for Defoe come off. HCDAVGJFU. Rather Lennon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 16 November, 2013 Share Posted 16 November, 2013 Rather Lennon. Get 'em both. The pacy wideman and the good little 'en to play up top with Lambo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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