Graffito Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 He's nearly 32. £8 million is an insane amount of money for him. If this is true, and the bid comes in, I can't see us not accepting. We all love Rickie, what he's done for us since he arrived beggars belief. He'll be known for years to come as a key player in our rise up the leagues. But £8 million is obscene for a player of his age whose best days are perhaps behind him. Maybe I'm tipsy and it's ruining my judgement but I'd have to take the money and reinvest it into another striker. With the move to Stratford it would be disaster for them if they go down. He'd score the goals that would keep them up. Bargain at £8m. How would we replace him. Tell 'em to stick it where the sun don't shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Seems odd club would have gone to effort of highlighting his 2013 if he was off. On the other hand may mean there is something in carlos vela rumour then. 8m is tempting if reinvested into another striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 F*** the lot of you if you'd sell him! how would we get get a better replacement for less than 10m LEGEND SRL Lambert himself cost £1m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 F*** the lot of you if you'd sell him! how would we get get a better replacement for less than 10m LEGEND SRL Arguably we already have. Rodriguez is showing signs of being capable of this and he cost £7m, so for starters him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 With the move to Stratford it would be disaster for them if they go down. He'd score the goals that would keep them up. Bargain at £8m. How would we replace him. Tell 'em to stick it where the sun don't shine. We found one of this season's best Premier League centre backs for a similar amount at the age of 24. Of course it would be pot luck or a damn good bit of scouting to find someone as good as Lovren has been but in attack, but it is doable. This is massively conflicting for a Saints fan! Let's hope it's all rumour. We're probably better off not having known this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 With the move to Stratford it would be disaster for them if they go down. Very true. That scenario would make my summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 £8m seems a good offer from a desperate club but I am not entirely sure where the succession plan is here. Over the course of the season we've seen Lambert dropped for some big games as Osvaldo has come in but who do we replace him with at such short notice? Whilst his form has been up and down he is still a fairly iconic member of the squad and his presence means a lot aside from his productivity on the pitch. I'd say keep him as the risk associated with finding a replacement in 1 month of a transfer window isn't worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 It could be that Rodriguez gets moved up front on a more permanent basis if we sell Rickie as apposed to starting him from the left as he often is at the moment. If that is the plan then perhaps we should look to a winger. For Example Thomas Ince's contract is up in the summer so I would guess Blackpool will want to sell now rather than wait until the summer and receive a measly tribunal fee instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieDog Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Would be so sad to see him go, but 8m is a ridiculous offer to receive (although it's a small amount if he did score the goals to keep them up). I still think his contribution this season is vastly underrated by a lot of people. He contributes so much more than goals to the team. Huge boots to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 It's unlikely to be a true story any way but even if it was 8 million I'd still tell them to take a hike. Ricky offers far more than being just a 'forward' - if his link play and understanding built up with Lallana, Morgan, Jay and the others over the seasons were to be taken away the potential number of places that we could drop would make that figure appear ludicrous in the opposite direction! As I said I think it's cr*p, SRL doesn't want to go, he's valued and loved here and Wetspam's a sh*thole...my money is on him staying for multiple reasons....I'd also love to see them drop a league! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croydonsaint Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Why would we want to let one of our best players go when we are building a team........................................ unless we have a guaranteed replacement there is no way he should go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 (edited) Why would we want to let one of our best players go when we are building a team........................................ unless we have a guaranteed replacement there is no way he should go. And that's the point, we're building a team. Rickie has been great for us but he's 32, do you really think he can still do what he does in two years time? I love Rickie as much as anyone but looking at the bigger picture you have to wonder where he fits in moving forward. Our tactics now don't really suit him and I can only see him being used more and more sparingly over the coming year or so. Edited 1 January, 2014 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 He wants to stay a Saint, therefore he should stay a Saint, bugger the money his contribution to this club has been worth more than any 8 million we could get for him. All these fans talk about loyalty from players , and consequently should stay loyal to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 We are not safe yet, selling Rickie to a rival club is madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I'd take 8 mil. Granted he's been a fantastic servant but his best days are behind him. We need a central striker with pace and mobility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croydonsaint Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 And that's the point, we're building a team. Rickie has been great for us but he's 32, do you really think he can still do what he does in two years time? I love Rickie as much as anyone but looking at the bigger picture you have to wonder where he fits in mocking forward. Our tactics now don't really suit him and I can only see him being used more and more sparingly over the coming year or so. I understand that but we would be a weaker team with out him. Players like lambert do not grow on trees. If he wants to go then fair enough but if not, as I say unless we have a guaranteed replacement we should not let him go. It would be unlikely we could replace a player of his quality for 8 million and as we are learning, spending big money doesn't always give us the instant impact we would hope for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I understand that but we would be a weaker team with out him. Players like lambert do not grow on trees. If he wants to go then fair enough but if not, as I say unless we have a guaranteed replacement we should not let him go. It would be unlikely we could replace a player of his quality for 8 million and as we are learning, spending big money doesn't always give us the instant impact we would hope for. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I'd let Rickie decide what he wants to do. I'd happily see him retire here - the guy is a Saints legend and he's earned the right to decide where his future lie. If he wants to stay, I'd be more than happy to keep him. Similarly, if he wants to go to play regular first-team football and to have one big, final pay-day, then £8m is a significant amount for a 32-year-old. Tough one. Head says deal, heart says no deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I understand that but we would be a weaker team with out him. Players like Lambert do not grow on trees. If he wants to go then fair enough but if not, as I say unless we have a guaranteed replacement we should not let him go. It would be unlikely we could replace a player of his quality for £8m and as we are learning, spending big money doesn't always give us the instant impact we would hope for. This is a very fair and valid point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I'd accept the bid and leave it up to Rickie to decide, tell him we want him to stay but £8m is a fair offer. He would decide to stay here. £8m invested wisely is too much money to turn down for Lambert. We spent less than that on JRod, who is arguably a better player now and much younger. £8m spent on another JRod or Lovren would be much more beneficial to us than Lambert, who has looked well off the pace so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 £8 million? That will cover Gaston and Ossies wages for 14 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redder freak Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Looking at the Premiership goal scoring charts, if we can get van Persie, Sturridge, Rooney or Hazard to replace him, then that should just about cover it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redder freak Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I think 2014 is going to be a great year for Rickie and Saints. Together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I think we need a new thread for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I think we need a new thread for this Why don't you create one from a tweet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Why don't you create one from a tweet? Brilliant idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratio_decidendi Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 As I said in an earlier thread, it's unlikely that Saints will sell unless West Ham make an extraordinary bed. £8m is really at the lower end of 'extraordinary', but that doesn't make it impossible. A very tantalising offer, if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 (edited) Kiss my arse says ****ed of Old Basing! No worries Nicky I'll take it from here mate!! Edited 1 January, 2014 by John Boy Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I cannot believe people believe that crap that's written in the mirror in fact all the gutter press . Interesting that this comes at the same time the donkey Carroll is about to resume training . Is it not a case of gold and co giving Carroll a kick up the arse to get fit and prove what he's worth to the hammers fans . And also intimating at the same time if you want to go to the World Cup then you need to dethrone sir Rickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 He's nearly 32. £8 million is an insane amount of money for him. If this is true, and the bid comes in, I can't see us not accepting. We all love Rickie, what he's done for us since he arrived beggars belief. He'll be known for years to come as a key player in our rise up the leagues. But £8 million is obscene for a player of his age whose best days are perhaps behind him. Maybe I'm tipsy and it's ruining my judgement but I'd have to take the money and reinvest it into another striker. Just forget the money and take a blank sheet of paper.... Now what is the answer? We paid double that for a player who is not as good ! So we could easily get another couple of years plus out of Ricky. Keep him - a very good player who is worth his weight in gold.... Osvaldo is still not as good and may not ever be ...... Keep Ricky until we find better replacements... They will cost a packet by the way so 8m in the grand scheme of things is peanuts... Christ we paid. 15m for a player who is not as good and his age is totally irrelevant btw... The money we paid for Osvaldo flattered his ability... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 As I said in an earlier thread, it's unlikely that Saints will sell unless West Ham make an extraordinary bed. £8m is really at the lower end of 'extraordinary', but that doesn't make it impossible. A very tantalising offer, if true. This good enough? :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratio_decidendi Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 This good enough? :-D Woops! How could anyone resist transferring when that majestic bedstead is on offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 He's going nowhere. Close thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Why would anyone snap anyones arm off for 8M for Rickie? It's not our money and who else could we bring in for that who is as good? Let Rickie play down his contract, he deserves it and I'm sure we don't need the money so who benefits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 5m + Plus that Ravel chap would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 We could get a Forren and a Mayuka for that. As others said only worth doing if we have someone else to fill boots. Gallagher? £8 whilst a great price isn't as significant as used to be with PL money and a billionaire owner. And what about penalties should se ever get one again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 5m + Plus that Ravel chap would do. Yeah he could get all the youngsters into crack and to realise being on time for training doesn't really matter when you're big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Many references to nearly 32 yo. Teddy Sheringham played for a further 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Anyone on here that thinks its a good idea to sell SRL to any of our rivals for any amount of money is f*cking not right in the head. Go to st marys and actually watch the man play. He is still a VITAL part of our team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Sorry you can't sell a legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Not for sale...his contribution far outweighs any money we could get for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Wave 8M in what is effectively monopoly money (given the amount of money in the Prem these days) about and people would be willing to see a club legend sold for no apparent reason other than the fact he's 32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Anyone on here that thinks its a good idea to sell SRL to any of our rivals for any amount of money is f*cking not right in the head. Go to st marys and actually watch the man play. He is still a VITAL part of our team if the moneyw as going into my personal bank account i would take the cash but its not so why the fook would i agree to lose this man? i couldnt care if he was 72 and in a wheel chair i would still have him on the bench jsut for making my last 4 yea or so efffing blinding in the same way i harp on about MLT to my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I'd take 8 mil. Granted he's been a fantastic servant but his best days are behind him. We need a central striker with pace and mobility. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Anyone on here that thinks its a good idea to sell SRL to any of our rivals for any amount of money is f*cking not right in the head. Go to st marys and actually watch the man play. He is still a VITAL part of our team This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssaints Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I would say no, not on financial or form reasons but because he is a very big player for us and a role model to a lot of the young players and this could upset the great togetherness we have. I would rather wait until the summer after the World Cup when and make a decision. I think people forget how much of a leader he is for us on and off the pitch. What is £8m when we have spent £30m on Gaston and Osi and they are both being given time. I would rather gamble on a good second half to the season and then if we do sell accept £4-6m in the summer if it is right for the club to move SRL on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 just cant see it unless it was at least £6m up front also, just think it will be demba ba on loan who will grace upton park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I would drive him to Upton Park for £8M. No disrespect to SRL, he's been a great servant to the Club and done great things, but £8M for him at this stage in his career would be a good bit of business. Especially if we can replace him with quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Wave 8M in what is effectively monopoly money (given the amount of money in the Prem these days) about and people would be willing to see a club legend sold for no apparent reason other than the fact he's 32. For a similar reason certain folk get ludicrously over excited about the difference between finding tenth or eighth. Because they can attach a spurious financial gain against it. And Saints fans are now desperate to see Saints to something else "brutal" that we can then prove people wrong about all over again. Selling Lambert will be another badge of honour for the unsentimental Southampton way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 For a similar reason certain folk get ludicrously over excited about the difference between finding tenth or eighth. Because they can attach a spurious financial gain against it. And Saints fans are now desperate to see Saints to something else "brutal" that we can then prove people wrong about all over again. Selling Lambert will be another badge of honour for the unsentimental Southampton way. What are you on about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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