View From The Top Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Not sure about that myself, but who can tell. He is. Tristram always had a unique posting style.
buctootim Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 He is. Tristram always had a unique posting style. Tristan, he's very particular about that!
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 He is. Tristram always had a unique posting style. I hate to give backhanded praise to Dune but Pastor is not nearly intelligent enough Im afraid
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Nastasic & Guidetti anyone? Nastasic would be good, guidetti certainly had a great season outside of England, not convinved though
S-Clarke Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Can't say I'm too enthralled by Guidett's injury record. He had a severe illness (which affected all the nerves in his legs) and he's never really been the same since. A loan would be OK, wouldn't be parting with £6m big ones for him though.
Saint Martini Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Nastasic would be good, guidetti certainly had a great season outside of England, not convinved though Guidetti was brilliant under Koeman at Feyenoord, perhaps even better then Pelle. Feyenoord were more or less a one-man team the season he played there. I vividly remember him singlehandedly winning Feyenoord - Ajax that season (and hating every minute of it). Would be a good aquisition in my opinion and after not playing that much the past two seasons he should come rather cheap?
S-Clarke Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Guidetti was brilliant under Koeman at Feyenoord, perhaps even better then Pelle. Feyenoord were more or less a one-man team the season he played there. I vividly remember him singlehandedly winning Feyenoord - Ajax that season (and hating every minute of it). Would be a good aquisition in my opinion and after not playing that much the past two seasons he should come rather cheap? Not played because he had a severe virus which affected the nerve endings in his legs. Would stay well clear myself.
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Not played because he had a severe virus which affected the nerve endings in his legs. Would stay well clear myself. Really ? I never knew this, in that case steer clear, or perhaps a loan
buctootim Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Not played because he had a severe virus which affected the nerve endings in his legs. Would stay well clear myself. Depends. If its fully cleared up he could be a total bargain. If he has lingering effects he may never be as good again.
DuncanRG Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Nastasic & Guidetti anyone? I don't think there's any chance we'd get Nastasic. He was out through injury for most of last year but Pelligrini must be planning to use him. With Lescott gone, Demichelis getting old and no defensive signings on the horizon for them they won't be letting him go. And if they did, it would probably be to a bigger/richer club than us.
St.Patrik Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Even if I'm a Swede I say stay away from Guedetti. The illness he had have made him lose his "momentum"he had at Feyenord and he's been rather bad since coming back again. Been selected for Sweden a few times since coming back from illness but hasn't really made an impact. Also a bit of a trouble maker and his attitude is not always the best.
Gordon Mockles Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Yes, Adam scored some good goals but he's never had a particular hard or powerful shot. They've clearly worked & coached on this point but he still has an inherently weak shot. He's certainly not irreplaceable & his stamina not ideal. I am also aware of his strengths & creativity but I think he has peaked with a team built around him & I truly don't think he'll set the world alight or have the same complimentary elements which Saints lent to the disingenuous fool. As for trolls, lots of it but that comment was so ridiculous, I had to post some riposte. Back on topic, I hope we sign one of Marshall (who was outstanding last season) or Forster & acquire Vlaar. We have the money, just get him in. Time is precious. I think RoKo will favour some width & pace in either the fullback (left) or midfield roles. Do people, perhaps Dutch fans, know if Tadic played out wide or centrally & which position suited him better?
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 My source tells me that Lovren will hold talks with Liverpool on Tuesday / Wednesday. Two options, upfront fee + add ons or cash plus a player (Martin Kelly). Morgan is not happy and will be gone by the time the season starts. Koeman & the board really struggling to get transfers nailed down. Two targets have gone to rival clubs, (I'll get names. Think one is Janmaat), says that we were miles off with wages & that there's a general feeling we're a risky option. One agent said that players want to see a statement of intent and all he sees is a club that's still selling its best players and not bringing in the sort of players that will enable us to compete. General vibe is that we're stuck in a vicious circle. The more we sell the harder it is to attract. Definitely after a foreign striker but won't happen until Osvaldo situation is resolved. He's causing real problems behind the scenes.
Saint J 77 Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 My source tells me that Lovren will hold talks with Liverpool on Tuesday / Wednesday. Two options, upfront fee + add ons or cash plus a player (Martin Kelly). Morgan is not happy and will be gone by the time the season starts. Koeman & the board really struggling to get transfers nailed down. Two targets have gone to rival clubs, (I'll get names. Think one is Janmaat), says that we were miles off with wages & that there's a general feeling we're a risky option. One agent said that players want to see a statement of intent and all he sees is a club that's still selling its best players and not bringing in the sort of players that will enable us to compete. General vibe is that we're stuck in a vicious circle. The more we sell the harder it is to attract. Definitely after a foreign striker but won't happen until Osvaldo situation is resolved. He's causing real problems behind the scenes. All positive stuff then
Saint Charlie Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 We wouldnt have wanted Janmaat and wouldnt want Kelly seeing as right back is the strongest position in the squad. Clyne and Chambers both need to be worked into the starting team as it is otherwise one of them won't stick around so bringing in another one would be stupid.
hypochondriac Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 My source tells me that Lovren will hold talks with Liverpool on Tuesday / Wednesday. Two options, upfront fee + add ons or cash plus a player (Martin Kelly). Morgan is not happy and will be gone by the time the season starts. Koeman & the board really struggling to get transfers nailed down. Two targets have gone to rival clubs, (I'll get names. Think one is Janmaat), says that we were miles off with wages & that there's a general feeling we're a risky option. One agent said that players want to see a statement of intent and all he sees is a club that's still selling its best players and not bringing in the sort of players that will enable us to compete. General vibe is that we're stuck in a vicious circle. The more we sell the harder it is to attract. Definitely after a foreign striker but won't happen until Osvaldo situation is resolved. He's causing real problems behind the scenes. Oh dear. Sounds very plausible and it's why many were frustrated that we didn't do any business before we sold people. Pretty depressing.
Olallana Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Exactly, why would we want right backs? Doesn´t make any sense at all so hard to believe the rest. Sounds like assumptions most of us could make...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 We wouldnt have wanted Janmaat and wouldnt want Kelly seeing as right back is the strongest position in the squad. Clyne and Chambers both need to be worked into the starting team as it is otherwise one of them won't stick around so bringing in another one would be stupid. Yes, but Chambers is going to Arsenal and Clyne will play at LB next season. ;-)
Goatboy Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 The right back thing is weird unless Clyne is earmarked for left back (don't think so) or Chambers for a different position (unlikely). Who knows. How come SF the 3rd is so ITK all of a sudden???
Goatboy Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Yes, but Chambers is going to Arsenal and Clyne will play at LB next season. ;-) lol
Saint Charlie Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 (edited) Nothing from Koeman on incomings then apart from this: Koeman: "We're still working on bringing players in. We'll see how things go in the coming weeks." #SaintsFC Sounds confident...no way we will cover all the gaps and replace outgoings. Nor reinvest all the sales money. Edited 21 July, 2014 by Saint Charlie
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 My source tells me that Lovren will hold talks with Liverpool on Tuesday / Wednesday. Two options, upfront fee + add ons or cash plus a player (Martin Kelly). Morgan is not happy and will be gone by the time the season starts. Koeman & the board really struggling to get transfers nailed down. Two targets have gone to rival clubs, (I'll get names. Think one is Janmaat), says that we were miles off with wages & that there's a general feeling we're a risky option. One agent said that players want to see a statement of intent and all he sees is a club that's still selling its best players and not bringing in the sort of players that will enable us to compete. General vibe is that we're stuck in a vicious circle. The more we sell the harder it is to attract. Definitely after a foreign striker but won't happen until Osvaldo situation is resolved. He's causing real problems behind the scenes. Ahh thats all good then I imagine the truth is somewhere between you and guan
Goatboy Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Nothing from Koeman on incomings then apart from this: Koeman: "We're still working on bringing players in. We'll see how things go in the coming weeks." #SaintsFC Sounds confident...no way we will cover all the gaps and replace outgoings. Nor reinvest all the sales money. I really don't get the obsession with having to spend all the money we have received from sales.
CB Fry Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 So players want to see a "statement of intent" from us but we lost out on targets because other clubs offered more money. Okay then.
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 So players want to see a "statement of intent" from us but we lost out on targets because other clubs offered more money. Okay then. Regardless of outgoings (im not getting into that again) I imagine its not easy selling brand southampton right now
Saint Martini Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Oh dear. Sounds very plausible and it's why many were frustrated that we didn't do any business before we sold people. Pretty depressing. How does this sound plausible. Us being after Janmaat is just ridicilous. He's a rigthback and without him we already have a luxury problem for that position.
DuncanRG Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 (edited) I really don't get the obsession with having to spend all the money we have received from sales. Because it was promised that 'the money' (which I assume means most of the money) would be reinvested in the team. I don't think anyone will mind whether we match it exactly, but to raise £80m+ and spend, say, £40m, would be very disappointing. I expect it will be more than that, but then we might raise closer to £100m if Morgan goes. Edited 21 July, 2014 by DuncanRG
Heisenberg Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Another update from les would be good next week. When i get back from NYC (next monday) im hoping things are looking a bit brighter on this board / bored and on the playing front. Coyr
Dalek2003 Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 When players we want to keep get transfers to Stoke, Hull and Villa it's time to worry. Whilst they are moving to genuine top sides you can't grumble too much. Yep, we need to know our place.
hypochondriac Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 How does this sound plausible. Us being after Janmaat is just ridicilous. He's a rigthback and without him we already have a luxury problem for that position. He actually said he thought one was janmaat.
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 How does this sound plausible. Us being after Janmaat is just ridicilous. He's a rigthback and without him we already have a luxury problem for that position. Is it immediately not plausible as its negative ? Like Lovrens 'lack of ambition' statement ?
Brave Sir Robin Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Oh dear. Sounds very plausible and it's why many were frustrated that we didn't do any business before we sold people. Pretty depressing. Quite. Or, on the other hand, bu115h1t! And what an insult to the 2 highly rated players we've bought in! Everyone knows agents are full of it. They're just saying whatever they need to to get deals through so they can have their commission ffs!
hypochondriac Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Is it immediately not plausible as its negative ? Like Lovrens 'lack of ambition' statement ? Exactly. No idea if it's right or not but picking up on one detail and then extrapolating that out to say the whole thing is nonsense just because they don't like it is silly.
Heisenberg Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Yep, we need to know our place. Shows how far weve come that only Spurs, Arsenal, Man C/U, Liverpool & Chelsea are now able to snatch our best players. Wasnt long ago that Newcastle were sniffing around our players and Wolves were bidding for Lallana. Even Norwich were able to outbid us for players. You have to look at the positives
Olallana Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 He actually said he thought one was janmaat. And Martin Kelly, another right back. That´s why it doesn´t make sense to me.
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Exactly. No idea if it's right or not but picking up on one detail and then extrapolating that out to say the whole thing is nonsense just because they don't like it is silly. Im taking it with a pinch of salt, the same way I deal with Guans info, its all very interesting of course.
CB Fry Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Regardless of outgoings (im not getting into that again) I imagine its not easy selling brand southampton right now Most players signing for us won't give a sh it about brand Southampton. Not being in Sunderland, and being quite close to London will give us an advantage from the get go.
pangy Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Jeez that update seems bleak,hoping some can confirm Sidney is full of ****
Plastic Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 #itsnothappeningatallnow You have flogged that joke to death
sadoldgit Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Don't you mean waddle? I don't think KL will be running anywhere anytime soon. You need to grow up mate.
saint77 Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Jeez that update seems bleak,hoping some can confirm Sidney is full of **** he sure is
Saint Martini Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Is it immediately not plausible as its negative ? Like Lovrens 'lack of ambition' statement ? Its not plausible since part of it us supposedly trying to sign a third quality rightback.... The rest I can't judge but I'm not really counting on that being close to the truth.
hypochondriac Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Im taking it with a pinch of salt, the same way I deal with Guans info, its all very interesting of course. Yep. No one blindly believes it but any snippets are worth listening to.
Plastic Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Jeez that update seems bleak,hoping some can confirm Sidney is full of **** Can't see why he would post ******** just for the sake of it, but it takes all sorts I guess? It would be nice to see a response or comment from the known ITK's...
Saints foreva Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-want-stefan-de-vrij-3893127
Bewildered Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Oh My God! A transfer rumour! http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-want-stefan-de-vrij-3893127
Plastic Posted 21 July, 2014 Posted 21 July, 2014 Oh My God! A transfer rumour! http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-want-stefan-de-vrij-3893127 Don't get too close! You'll scare it away! Oh... It's the Mirror...
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