S-Clarke Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/490707/Southampton-steal-march-on-Man-Utd-Liverpool-and-Arsenal-for-Argentina-star-Marcos-Rojo Saw that on goal earlier, I think he'd be a truly amazing addition - someone mentioned him a few weeks back when he was playing at the WC and I laughed it off, said he'd be well out of our remit - so if we do pull it off, fair play...and it would kind of show that we've not pulled back on any ambition, as he would be a massive upgrade on anything we have. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone as well, bank £50m for the sales of Shaw and Lovren, and spend £15m on this kid to replace both (With Matty as the backup/rotation option)......not bad business! Still plenty of change to spend on another CB too.
dubai_phil Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 .... three signings tomorrow? Strewth, could probably get better odds on that than Rory's Dad & his mates got, so no, I doubt that very much.
hypochondriac Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Yep you got it in one. Guan said this week. 2 other mates (one with a track record said Wednesday). Just got off Skype with him. Hey no problemo. I let everyone know when I am coming over, invite everyone to meet my gang. It's a forum it was a story with a source that was at least right once this summer so far (much to my merriment with a son who is a Scouser) so I posted it. I'd have been F5'ing all day myself Where did guan say this week?
hypochondriac Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 His last relevant post regarding things happening was this: Hmmm. Last time, I said give saints a week. Now I'm saying, give them two. Then judge what I said. Now to me that says two weeks, not Wednesday.
Saint Charlie Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Koeman didnt seem to thing anything was imminent last night and so far he has been open and honest towards every question asked. Would bet a lot that nothing happens tomorrow, and most likely until into next week. All deals these days are known about days before they are official, and we have no strong rumours of anything being close.
dubai_phil Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Where did guan say this week? Sorry Hypo he I saw a post of his it is late & I have no idea how to trawl his posts to find it. Just been given sh1t on Skype but the same info on players and stuf so let's just go with the DP is a wnker flow for now
hypochondriac Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Sorry Hypo he I saw a post of his it is late & I have no idea how to trawl his posts to find it. Just been given sh1t on Skype but the same info on players and stuf so let's just go with the DP is a wnker flow for now I'm not calling you anything, just couldn't see where guan had said much like that. Not sure I understand what you are saying here. Why were you given sh1t on twitter? What is the same info on players and stuff?
S-Clarke Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Koeman didnt seem to thing anything was imminent last night and so far he has been open and honest towards every question asked. Would bet a lot that nothing happens tomorrow, and most likely until into next week. All deals these days are known about days before they are official, and we have no strong rumours of anything being close. At the end of the day, this is how I see it. - The club know we need players - we know we need players - we might not get them tomorrow, or next week, or the week after - but we will sign more players before the window shuts. - Patience is needed, but I think we'll get there in the end.
ratio_decidendi Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Strewth, could probably get better odds on that than Rory's Dad & his mates got, so no, I doubt that very much. worth a try..! But, to hazard one more guess, you're not talking about De Vrij, right? Guan did mention him as a potential target.
hypochondriac Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 At the end of the day, this is how I see it. - The club know we need players - we know we need players - we might not get them tomorrow, or next week, or the week after - but we will sign more players before the window shuts. - Patience is needed, but I think we'll get there in the end. But that could ruin our start to the season yes?
Olallana Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 There´s been a few reports during last season that we often had scouts looking at Sporting Lisbon but most of those thought we were looking at Eric Dier. Was the club aware at an very early stage that Shaw would leave this summer so they´ve been scouting Rojo the whole time?? Edit: Although, he was playing as a CB most of the season for Sporting....
S-Clarke Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 But that could ruin our start to the season yes? Could well do, but it may not. We'll have to wait and see. Can't see us getting anything at Liverpool either way, but reckon we have a decent chance of beating the Baggies at home in the 2nd game - even with the squad we have now. Gelling is quite often used as a myth and an excuse, i remember Burley using it a lot. If the players are good enough and the manager is good enough, he should be able to get results from them - or know a way to integrate them into a team.
Wrensup Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Saw that on goal earlier, I think he'd be a truly amazing addition - someone mentioned him a few weeks back when he was playing at the WC and I laughed it off, said he'd be well out of our remit - so if we do pull it off, fair play...and it would kind of show that we've not pulled back on any ambition, as he would be a massive upgrade on anything we have. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone as well, bank £50m for the sales of Shaw and Lovren, and spend £15m on this kid to replace both (With Matty as the backup/rotation option)......not bad business! Still plenty of change to spend on another CB too. Me that was
hypochondriac Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Could well do, but it may not. We'll have to wait and see. Can't see us getting anything at Liverpool either way, but reckon we have a decent chance of beating the Baggies at home in the 2nd game - even with the squad we have now. Gelling is quite often used as a myth and an excuse, i remember Burley using it a lot. If the players are good enough and the manager is good enough, he should be able to get results from them - or know a way to integrate them into a team. I would say it's fairly Ilkley if we get all the players in at the last minute.
Saint_Abroad Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Follow me on this...... What animal did Guan post? Red Panda. What's the Spanish word for red? Rojo! Mystery solved, I win!
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Follow me on this...... What animal did Guan post? Red Panda. What's the Spanish word for red? Rojo! Mystery solved, I win! I make you right. I firmly expect him to sign now.
Suhari Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Follow me on this...... What animal did Guan post? Red Panda. What's the Spanish word for red? Rojo! Mystery solved, I win! Boom! Not forgetting the ancient Chinese meaning of 'panda' is 'man LEFT BACK in the forest'!!!
Saint Charlie Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Celtic Manager confirms after their game tonight that we have had a bid rejected for Forster.
S-Clarke Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Celtic Manager confirms after their game tonight that we have had a bid rejected for Forster. Feels like the Wanyama deal all over again.
Olallana Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 I make you right. I firmly expect him to sign now. Me too, and if not...
Olallana Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Feels like the Wanyama deal all over again. Only need Nixon to come out and say he doesn´t wanna join us and we´ll have it in the bag
View From The Top Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Celtic Manager confirms after their game tonight that we have had a bid rejected for Forster. We'll get him, just not as cheap as we'd like. Our turn to pay top whack.
farawaysaint Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Celtic Manager confirms after their game tonight that we have had a bid rejected for Forster. Papers think we offered 4mill, tbf that is derisory.
Turkish Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Papers think we offered 4mill, tbf that is derisory. I get the whole thing about opening bids and so on, but there is no way on earth they'd accept that, in fact it's a p*ss take if true.
Mr Saints Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 If Forster is the top target, we're going to end up paying what they want so just get it done.
Saint IQ Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 So on one hand we're struggling to stump up the cash for a 2nd choice keeper from Celtic, but it's perfectly feasible for us to sign one of the best young LB's in the World? Riiiight. He's one of the best young left backs in the world? Riiiight. Don't think he is, he's good but not amoungst the best in the world.
sadoldgit Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 But that could ruin our start to the season yes? Perhaps you should change your name to Hyperpessimist?
kpturner Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Follow me on this...... What animal did Guan post? Red Panda. What's the Spanish word for red? Rojo! Mystery solved, I win! .......and the panda bit?
Saint IQ Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Follow me on this...... What animal did Guan post? Red Panda. What's the Spanish word for red? Rojo! Mystery solved, I win!
Pastor Patrón Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 He's one of the best young left backs in the world? Riiiight. Don't think he is, he's good but not amoungst the best in the world. Depends on your definition of best. There's certainly an argument for him being one of the top 10 left backs in the world.
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Papers think we offered 4mill, tbf that is derisory. Les "hello Celtic, we'd like to buy your England international goalie for £4m. Sorry, ahem, what do you mean you want more of the £60 mill in our account...?"
Dig Dig Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 I get the whole thing about opening bids and so on, but there is no way on earth they'd accept that, in fact it's a p*ss take if true. Would never happen under Cortese
hypochondriac Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 Perhaps you should change your name to Hyperpessimist? It's a fact that signing a load of new players just before the season starts will be detrimental to the start of our season. That's just being realistic.
SNSUN Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 £7.5 million for Forster doesn't seem like too much to me, for someone that's been acknowledged as one of England's better keepers, done well for both Norwich and Celtic, and has Champions League Experience all at a good age for a keeper when he has a lot of time left in his career. I approve of this signing, perhaps more so than signing Ruddy. Better than Marshall? Mmm, that's a tougher one.
Badger Posted 22 July, 2014 Posted 22 July, 2014 There´s been a few reports during last season that we often had scouts looking at Sporting Lisbon but most of those thought we were looking at Eric Dier. Was the club aware at an very early stage that Shaw would leave this summer so they´ve been scouting Rojo the whole time?? Edit: Although, he was playing as a CB most of the season for Sporting.... I'd have thought Rojo might prove over ambitous for us, and the attraction for him of joining us left for norf London a while back. Would be pleased if we can pull it off though. Dier would be a useful addition if possible also.
toe_punt Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 Sorry Hypo he I saw a post of his it is late & I have no idea how to trawl his posts to find it. Just been given sh1t on Skype but the same info on players and stuf so let's just go with the DP is a wnker flow for now To be fair, you DO sound like a complete pillock. Lots of cool phraseology, plenty of cool swearwords, lots of self back patting. Yup, w4nker is very fair.
SaintRichmond Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 But that could ruin our start to the season yes? You mean it's not already ruined ?
Donatello Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 To be fair, you DO sound like a complete pillock. Lots of cool phraseology, plenty of cool swearwords, lots of self back patting. Yup, w4nker is very fair. Leave it out, mate.
Dan Johnson Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 I'd have thought Rojo might prove over ambitous for us, and the attraction for him of joining us left for norf London a while back. Didn't Guan say that he was concerned that the player we were targeting to replace Lovern was a little ambitious, could match up if its Rojo
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 The only problem with Rojo is he is a bit of a mentalist. Was it 4 red cards he got last season?
scotty Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 The only problem with Rojo is he is a bit of a mentalist. Was it 4 red cards he got last season? I could live with that.
Rebel Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 I'd have thought we'd have been better off signing Timothée Kolodziejczak from Nice for £5 or £6 million. Just as much of a gamble but a lot less money. He's 6ft 2 and can play at left back or centre back. And at only 22 he's a good age and will probably gives us a couple of years before we sell him on at a profit. Another player we were linked to last year was Lucas Mendes at Marseille - a Brazilian who can also play at left back or centre back Rojo would be a sign of intent though
OldNick Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 To be fair, you DO sound like a complete pillock. Lots of cool phraseology, plenty of cool swearwords, lots of self back patting. Yup, w4nker is very fair.it's all part of Phils persona. Very generous if you ever meet him. Ok if like myself golf is not of interest then your eyes glaze over when the stories are recounted but if you like golf some will be quite envious of his news. Discount him if you like but the man has a fantastic insight to the Arab mind and world and anybody thinking of doing business over there would be best served if they spoke to him first. Personally the insults are unwarranted but this is the internet and you do get some weirdos
Goatboy Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 I like Phil. Bonkers, but I like him. PS, I was going to put I like DP but I know Bearsy would have been all over it like a cheap suit.
St Chalet Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 Reports today said our bid for Forster was £4m. Listened to an interview with Celtic manager who seemed resigned to him leaving after they had qualified for Europe.
Donatello Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 Didn't Guan say that he was concerned that the player we were targeting to replace Lovern was a little ambitious, could match up if its Rojo That was Stefan de Vrij, I believe.
thorpie the sinner Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 I like Phil. Bonkers, but I like him. PS, I was going to put I like DP but I know Bearsy would have been all over it like a cheap suit. DP is a saintsweb legend, part of the old gang who lives through the highs and lows of being a Saints fan with humourous and humble spirit. Very engaging and educated mind. The forum used to be fun with characters at the fore. It has changed now and keyboard abuse seems the accepted norm, it isn't! I know the characters are still here, they just keep a low profile! One day maybe we will take a step back and realise we all have the same aim
sydneysaint17 Posted 23 July, 2014 Posted 23 July, 2014 DP is a saintsweb legend, part of the old gang who lives through the highs and lows of being a Saints fan with humourous and humble spirit. Very engaging and educated mind. The forum used to be fun with characters at the fore. It has changed now and keyboard abuse seems the accepted norm, it isn't! I know the characters are still here, they just keep a low profile! One day maybe we will take a step back and realise we all have the same aim I have a dream....
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