St Lej Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 "He's gonna flick one here, he's gonna flick one, he's gonna flick one!!! And it's in!!"
SaintRobbie Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 If Koeman is our manager we wont have to worry about beating off Leicester for Pelle's signature.... I guess that's why Koemans been indicating he will be taking him... To signal to Pelle not to take the first Premiership offer he gets.
S-Clarke Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 That's what it's like to be Tottenham, never getting in the top four. You signed Mauricio, we signed Ronald Koeman, Ronald Koeman, Ronald Koeman
EBS1980 Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Asked about transfer dealings. Apparently didn't get much money at feyonord so couldn't judge him. Used the youth set up and brought through the players now in dutch World Cup squad.
SuperSAINT Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 If we do sign him I hope we sign another striker. You can't pin all your hopes on 1 striker from a lesser league, need to hedge our bets a little. Pelle and Ings would be great business IMO. Selling Lambert and Osvaldo we could get both for a reasonable outlay you'd hope. Yeah, we are absolutely going to need 2 strikers. Will be interesting to see what formation Koeman will favour. With Rickie gone, Osvaldo certain to leave, Lallana likely to go & J-rod missing through injury we need to re-build our whole attack.
jam Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Was just chatting to a feyonord fan and asked him a bit about Koeman; tactical he is great. In his first year at Feyenoord we won all the big games because he was making smart tactical changes. He wants to play attractive football, but if necessary he can make changes. End of this season Feyenoord played some difficult away games with 5 defenders to have more control. At his last interview as coach of Feyenoord he said that he really wants to buy our striker Graziano Pelle at his new club. All sounds good. If anyone would like me to ask anything else just ask. I wonder how well it would have gone down on here if in Pochettino's last interview as Southampton Manager he'd said he really wants to buy Adam Lallana at his new club...
doggface Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Would expect him to get pelle, if he approves it sounds like the club are looking to move for ings.
Delboy Dave Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Ronald Koeman is the man, e I e I o. Repeat x100
Saint Charlie Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Assuming Mayuka, Sharp and Osvaldo all go then. I would say we need three forward players. Jay will do well to be back before Christmas. Reed and JWP are central players.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Just looking a YouTube videos (I know, I know) a large portion of Pelle's goals came from crosses. Would require a change of style.
Saint Charlie Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Just looking a YouTube videos (I know' date=' I know) a large portion of Pelle's goals came from crosses. Would require a change of style.[/quote'] They style that our new Manager will employ, surely?
shurlock Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Problem is though, while Pelle looks excellent in Holland, why is his record in Serie A so appalling? Late bloomer or just playing in a poor league now? Could be like Lambert, could be Van Wolfswinkel. Certainly wouldn't want to pay beyond the 8m mentioned. Probably worth the gamble for that. Unlike Lambert, big things were tipped for Pelle from an early age. Was one of the standout performers in the the U-20s World Cup in 2005. That tournament also featured the likes of Messi, Llorente and Silva.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 They style that our new Manager will employ, surely? Yeah, you'd think so!
shurlock Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 What went wrong? No idea, though Italian football is hardly the most rational of environments. Also worth noting that before joining Feyenoord, he largely struggled in Holland, as shown by his record with AZ.
Saint Charlie Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Echo say we have made a firm offer to him, hopeful will be done next week but not completed yet.
BallBoy Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 I posted a couple of days ago that, based on what little we know, I thought Koeman was likely to be our new manager. Can someone tell me at what point on this lengthy thread it became a certainty?
SuperSAINT Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Can someone tell me at what point on this lengthy thread it became a certainty? Word came from a very good "ITK" poster. Post #736
Ken Tone Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 He wasn't sure as two coaches have signed new deals so unlikely to now leave. Thinks he will have to start with new staff. Because as we all know , nobody in football signs a new long contract then expects to leave with a year.
Polaroid Saint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Announcing a bit of Dutch coming to St.Mary's now would be good for morale and 'status'. But best do it soon and before the Netherlands national side canter to a halt with draws against Australia and Chile! Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
doggface Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Echo say we have made a firm offer to him, hopeful will be done next week but not completed yet. Yep, echo suggesting offer went in but not done. Behind with the developments or itk? Forum jumping the gun a little? Personally think as good as done.
Kingsland Red Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 The Echo has caught up: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11278679.Saints_make_contract_offer_to_Koeman/?ref=var_0
Window Cleaner Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 The Echo has caught up: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11278679.Saints_make_contract_offer_to_Koeman/?ref=var_0 Still a bit behind the forum and the bookies though aren't they ?
Turkish Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Only downside being that he has never scored goals in a league of a standard near the PL and is nearly 29 so quite a risk at the reported £8-10m. Niether had Bony and whilst he's a few years younger he also cost more.
Saint Charlie Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Niether had Bony and whilst he's a few years younger he also cost more. True. But theres also Afonso Alves. Pelle does look a tidy finisher and the Manager knows him well but £8m-£10m is a big fee for a 29 year old with no real big league record.
Viking Warrior Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Echo are totally crap . They really do not have a clue. The club have opened contract negotiations etc etc They just are pathetic . Iam Murray to reporters . I need an update on saints for the back page could you check twitter . Facebook and the saints forum . You will be able to concoct story for the 3pm chaps . That Saint Richmond and Charlie fellow seem to know what's going on read their posts . Should be some juicy stuff from them we can print
Ohio Saint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 I'm absolutely delighted with this appointment! OK, it may go boobies skyward for us, who knows. However, this is a massive statement of intent from KL and the board. A high profile managerial appointment with a good war chest. Whatever happens next will not be for lack of trying. I am pleased with the appointment, but much more pleased overall with the message that the board is sending. I can't wait for next season!!
Saint Charlie Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Echo are totally crap . They really do not have a clue. The club have opened contract negotiations etc etc How do you know its not true? Seems pretty plausible that talks have been ongoing, he wants to, and will, sign but its just not 100% done yet. Nothing outlandish there.
Bwanamakubwa Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 True. But theres also Afonso Alves. Pelle does look a tidy finisher and the Manager knows him well but £8m-£10m is a big fee for a 29 year old with no real big league record. That's the difficulty though. Where could you get a striker sure to give you goals in the premier league for less than 10m under 30 years of age(albeit only just)? Rvp moved to United proven, aged 28, for three times that. 8m risks are the market we are in.
Saint Charlie Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 That's the difficulty though. Where could you get a striker sure to give you goals in the premier league for less than 10m under 30 years of age(albeit only just)? Rvp moved to United proven, aged 28, for three times that. 8m risks are the market we are in. Completely, its very hard. Just feel we have to be careful as will have lost so many goals from our team that we can't afford to get it wrong or will be in a relegation fight.
Goatboy Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 I'm absolutely delighted with this appointment! OK, it may go boobies skyward for us, who knows. However, this is a massive statement of intent from KL and the board. A high profile managerial appointment with a good war chest. Whatever happens next will not be for lack of trying. I am pleased with the appointment, but much more pleased overall with the message that the board is sending. I can't wait for next season!! Has anything been firmed up on Kat's chest yet?
Bucks Saint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Has anything been firmed up on Kat's chest yet? Should be no issue at her age
Ohio Saint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Has anything been firmed up on Kat's chest yet? I'm sure there will still be some tweaking required in that department, but things look pretty solid at the moment.
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Has anything been firmed up on Kat's chest yet? I find it difficult to firm up on anything at my age.
skintsaint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 So its Koeman then...he has a lot of making up to do after '93 :/
Bucks Saint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Pelle sounds absolute cr#p. Thanks for not sitting on the fence. Or waiting to see for yourself. Bold man
sadoldgit Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 True. But theres also Afonso Alves. Pelle does look a tidy finisher and the Manager knows him well but £8m-£10m is a big fee for a 29 year old with no real big league record. How much did we pay for JRod?
Ohio Saint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Skintsaint, your avatar looks like a tampon looking for a new home......Just sayin'
Coxford_lou Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 I'm sure there will still be some tweaking required in that department, but things look pretty solid at the moment. Given how indebted we are to her, you'd think you guys would be more respectful...but no.
Ohio Saint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Given how indebted we are to her, you'd think you guys would be more respectful...but no. Disrespectful? I love her to bits!! When I really really like a woman, I often find myself thinking about her nipples. That is not a sign of disrespect, it's a product of love. Lighten up!
VectisSaint Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 True. But theres also Afonso Alves. Pelle does look a tidy finisher and the Manager knows him well but £8m-£10m is a big fee for a 29 year old with no real big league record. Bony was 12m, had less "big league" experience than Pelle. Is 4 years younger though, granted.
davefizzy14 Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Just found this on google - http://www.fotomac.com.tr/galatasaray/2014/06/14/mancini-southamptona
Saint Billy Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Disrespectful? I love her to bits!! When I really really like a woman, I often find myself thinking about her nipples. That is not a sign of disrespect, it's a product of love. Lighten up! Thanks for that, you have just made me think of Anne Widdicombe!
Saint Charlie Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 How much did we pay for JRod? About £6-7m as the other poster said, but he had improvement in him and a decent resale value due to his age. Pelle wouldn't have that, he would be a signing to hit the ground running and get goals now. If he can do that then great, if he would need time to settle and get used to the required level then its a problem as we have no Lambert, Jay and probably Lallana which must be 70 odd percent of our goals next season.
View From The Top Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Why are we assuming that this Pelle fella is coming?
S-Clarke Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Why are we assuming that this Pelle fella is coming? Because apparently Koeman was quoted as saying that he would ''take him'' to his new club.
SuperSAINT Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 Why are we assuming that this Pelle fella is coming? He looks bloody good... ....and we have no strikers.
miserableoldgit Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 One or two posts on FB saying that Galatasary are trying to hijack the deal.... Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
S-Clarke Posted 14 June, 2014 Posted 14 June, 2014 One or two posts on FB saying that Galatasary are trying to hijack the deal.... Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Clearly won't and can't happen. This is a done deal.
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