Village Saint Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 How's that worked out the last two summers? Our two record signings have been complete crap. So why above are you so distressed at us losing him?
S-Clarke Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Sky camerman on Twitter @SiCamHD: MP just arrived at the training ground #saintsfc...Also hearing could be developments later today Note: Pretty sure he did this last year and there was nothing. They have to do that, just keeps people watching what is actually the most tedious day of TV in the world, ever.
RedFear Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 It would appear that the adults are quite chilled about our window and the kids are mighty upset we have spunked millions on anybody, regardless of who they are. exactly. it reminds me of that scene in MASH when Frank and Hawkeye go to see Col. Blake about a sniper on base Frank:'We must do something. Anything!' Hawkeye:'I agree with Frank. lets do anything' it could easily be, 'We must buy somebody. ANYBODY!'
Baird of the land Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 My point was they've all moved into contention for a 1st team squad spot, saving the club the need to make large numbers of signings. A policy of 2 or 3 high quality transfer signings each summer combined with high quality academy players progressing in to the first team is a solid long term strategy for any Premier League club. It allows Saints to spend big on a small number of high quality players rather than spreading that cash around on a high number of lower quality players. I have no issue with the strategy of focusing on purchasing small numbers of top quality players each summer. However when circumstances force you to let one of those players leave a loan player to cover the gaping hole that leaves should be the minimum expected imo.
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Hi Simon, More and more you remind me of Tim from the UK office series ala Mr Content / Mr Just happy to have a club. Am I right? Didn't you use this quote the other day? This your new hilarious 'thing' then eh?
shurlock Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 While the Jan window can be abused, it does have its advantages in terms of integrating a player, especially if you're comfortably midtable. It can also be easier to coax a player away from a team that no longer has anything to play for which isn't the case in the summer when teams are uncertain whether they're going to be fighting relegation or chasing honours. The implicit assumption, moreover, is that you can do all your business nice and early in the summer and crack on. Things rarely transpire that way and it's utter b*****ks for higher profile players. The reality is that things go down to the wire, messing up preseason and making it more difficult to gel a team.
Pastor Patrón Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 So why above are you so distressed at us losing him? It's not at losing him as such, or even the affect not replacing him immediately will have on the playing squad. It's more that it raises concerns as to the clubs ambitions now and how we seem happy to settle with what we've got, mid table mediocrity
Wiggles31 Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Whilst I won't get my knickers in a twist it will be hugely dissappointing if we don't bring in a replacement for Osvaldo. Gallagher is very promising but it is a huge ask for him to replace an international striker. We technically only have Lambert and Gallagher as out and out strikers.
ART Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 If the worse comes to the worse putting Hooiveld in as lone striker may prove a better option than it sounds. Making a nuisance of himself in our opponents goal area rather than ours might provide the distraction needed to allow our other strikers get in there and score.
S-Clarke Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 If the worse comes to the worse putting Hooiveld in as lone striker may prove a better option than it sounds. Making a nuisance of himself in our opponents goal area rather than ours might provide the distraction needed to allow our other strikers get in there and score. Seriously.
swannymere Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Think Micah Richards could move in this window if Man City sign that Porto CB, would be worth a look.
Wiggles31 Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Zaha and Ince moving on loan. Surely we could have got one of these?
SuperSAINT Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Sky camerman on Twitter @SiCamHD: MP just arrived at the training ground #saintsfc...Also hearing could be developments later today Note: Pretty sure he did this last year and there was nothing. It'll be Puncheon & Osvaldo that he's talking about.
Andy Durman Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Well he hasn't exactly been prolific. Besides, playing Gallagher could pay off later down the line when he has greater first team experience and could become a valuable player next year m Bingo Now someone's got it!!!!! Its known as good business sense!
Andy Durman Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 It's not at losing him as such, or even the affect not replacing him immediately will have on the playing squad. It's more that it raises concerns as to the clubs ambitions now and how we seem happy to settle with what we've got, mid table mediocrity No it doesn't!!! Be realistic are we going to achieve better than 9th????
Appy Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 They have to do that, just keeps people watching what is actually the most tedious day of TV in the world, ever. He doesn't have to do that actually.
S-Clarke Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Think Micah Richards could move in this window if Man City sign that Porto CB, would be worth a look. I think it's rather Lescott who could be off, if that happens.
Saint_Ash Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 I like to get someone in because I enjoy the transfer window and it's exciting when news comes from the ground regarding an iminent signing - Only for it then to be a youngster or something. We do a have team that can keep us at this level though, we're not going to have to look over our shoulders. If no purchases this window then hopefully the saved wages and 15m from osvaldo will be invested wisely in the summer.
Pastor Patrón Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 We already needed to replace Lambert as well imo, I certainly can't see him doing a job next season. It was blindingly obvious how much better we were with a more mobile striker when Gallagher played, who isn't exactly world class
Andy Durman Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 (edited) Whilst I won't get my knickers in a twist it will be hugely dissappointing if we don't bring in a replacement for Osvaldo. Gallagher is very promising but it is a huge ask for him to replace an international striker. We technically only have Lambert and Gallagher as out and out strikers. You're forgetting Jay-rod. We only play one up front! Three who can play in this position is plenty. Edited 31 January, 2014 by Andy Durman
Giordano Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 And seen the emergence of Shaw, Chambers, Gallagher, Reed, Ward-Prowse, Targett. Think how much all of them are worth and saved the club needing to buy players. To all the - unfortunate but accurate use of pejorative term related to nocturnal enuresis - posters out there concerned over lack of signings in this window and indeed the overwhelming new outflow of players ( Fox,Lee,Sharp,Barnard,Martin,Puncheon - combined sell on transfer value - under £2m and possibly Osvaldo)it might be worth pointing out that in THIS apparently going nowhere mid table mediocrity team the home grown young players appreciate rapidly in value at about a rate of £300,000 to £500,000 per completed EPL game at this age 18-20. IF Chambers completes 20 EPL games at the level he does he will be a £6m+ player. If Gallagher does the same (PLUS SCORE A FEW GOALS )he will be a £6m+ player by May. JWP must already be thereabouts, Shaw is apparently a £20M+ player after 44 games, Reed and Targett - frankly if we look after them as per the others and they get some games then they will go upwards in value as well. Whats not to like? At this rate the 2018 World Cup team will be All-Saints players...just need an english goalie..
Ralph Wiggum Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 You're forgetting Jay-rod. We only play one up front! Three who can play in this position is plenty. Have you seen J-Rod play up front by himself recently?
Wiggles31 Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Have you seen J-Rod play up front by himself recently? JRod is awful upfront on his own and better playing on the left.
Jai27 Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 You're forgetting Jay-rod. We only play one up front! Three who can play in this possible is plenty. We're currently one more injury away from Guly playing 90min with no backup apart from Isgrove. Neither of which have had much premier league experience.
Batman Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 we are one injury away from jos having a run in the team
bjk Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Right i'm going to lunch and when i get back i want to see signings.
Saint Billy Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 (edited) Not buying anyone this window could be an indication that the club may be sold at the end of the season In my mind what with the injuries and not much strength on the bench and a few moving on including nut job Osvaldo, surely it is blindingly obvious that we need a couple in, but whats the point of extra expenditure if plans are to sell the club. MP not committing further than the end of this season is surely another sign along with an Interim!!! chairman put in place. Edited 31 January, 2014 by Saint Billy
Jai27 Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 we are one injury away from jos having a run in the team Exactly. I like Jos very much and he seems like a great guy, but he simply isn't good enough to play at this level.
brett24 Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Not buying anyone this window could be an indication that the club may be sold at the end of the season In my mind what with the injuries and not much strength on the bench and a few moving on including nut job Osvaldo, surely it is blindingly obvious that we need a couple in, but whats the point of extra expenditure if plans are to sell the club. MP not committing further than the end of this season is surely another sign along with a interim chairman put in place. Or it could mean the players we are after are not available
Batman Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 You're forgetting Jay-rod. We only play one up front! Three who can play in this position is plenty. if 3 is plenty, why did we break our record and did everything to get ossie in the first place?
aintforever Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 It's not at losing him as such, or even the affect not replacing him immediately will have on the playing squad. It's more that it raises concerns as to the clubs ambitions now and how we seem happy to settle with what we've got, mid table mediocrity This. Not replacing Osvaldo will leave us short up front big time, we will need to at least get a loan in if we are serious about either pushing on in the league or winning the cup.
James Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Everyone saying JRod can play up front on his own can't have watched him for a while. He is awful there. Love him playing from the left but not up front as the lone striker.
DT Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Everyone saying JRod can play up front on his own can't have watched him for a while. He is awful there. Love him playing from the left but not up front as the lone striker. Agreed. Headless chicken. Need CB and striker, and maybe keeper.
corky morris Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Lots of Wolves fans I know say they were relegated because all the players they had were of a similar quality. Lots of players, but very few outstanding (if any). I would love to sign a striker, BUT only if he is better than what we have! Therefore I expect us not to sign anyone until the summer. Not the end of the world, but would that be only 3 players we signed all season? Not very many players, but all Internationals.
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 we are one injury away from jos having a run in the team Please forward this to 'mopo@southamptonfc.co.uk'.
DT Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 we are one injury away from jos having a run in the team Haven't seen him run for years...
trousers Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 we are one injury away from jos having a run in the team Or.... one injury recovery away from Jos not getting a sniff of a game
Graffito Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Need 4 strikers. If the right player isn't available now then it makes perfect sense to wait for the right player. It's the correct decision to move out Osvaldo. He's failed on and off the pitch and put us in this position of being short.
Pancake Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 You think Gallagher will score more second half of the season then Osvaldo would have? Dani scored 3 in half a season, I'm willing to bet Sam will get more between now and the end of the season. And I mean bet. If he doesn't, £10 from me to your chosen charity, if he does the opposite. You in?
benjii Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 I'm with Art. Give Gallagher a run out but stick big Kenny Monkou up front and pump it forwards for the last ten minutes.
Saint Charlie Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Interesting Tweet: @oursouthcoast 4 mins Could be something happpening...medical facilities at Solent Uni have been booked by Saints from 3pm onwards...#saintsfc EDIT: Now deleted. Anyone else see it?
Pastor Patrón Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Dani scored 3 in half a season, I'm willing to bet Sam will get more between now and the end of the season. And I mean bet. If he doesn't, £10 from me to your chosen charity, if he does the opposite. You in? No, because I don't bet and it's also really lame. Feel free to remember that post though as he won't score more then 3 league goals.
Dig Dig Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Interesting Tweet: @oursouthcoast 4 mins Could be something happpening...medical facilities at Solent Uni have been booked by Saints from 3pm onwards...#saintsfc I saw that and went to put it on here but looks like it's been deleted?
kpturner Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 ....and it's also really lame.What, the donating to charity bit?
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Interesting Tweet: @oursouthcoast 4 mins Could be something happpening...medical facilities at Solent Uni have been booked by Saints from 3pm onwards...#saintsfc EDIT: Now deleted. Anyone else see it?Yes checking on Jos readiness, as Dani Buttsvaldo's striker replacement..lol
Pastor Patrón Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 What, the donating to charity bit? That and the whole having a bet with someone you don't know on an internet forum.
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Hi Simon, More and more you remind me of Tim from the UK office series ala Mr Content / Mr Just happy to have a club. Am I right? Hi Nick. Still following me are you?
Hatch Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Don't we have our own medical facilities in our multi zillion pound training complex
Pancake Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 No, because I don't bet and it's also really lame. Feel free to remember that post though as he won't score more then 3 league goals. OK.
Saint Charlie Posted 31 January, 2014 Posted 31 January, 2014 Don't we have our own medical facilities in our multi zillion pound training complex Probably, but they seem do a lot of the fitness testing in pre season etc at Solent.
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