washsaint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 I wouldn't class myself as a 'bedwetter' but am getting increasingly concerned that we have not made any signings yet. We are going to need 6-7 new players to replace departees and improve squad depth but we have made none yet. Other clubs like West ham, Liverpool, Man U, Hull, Swansea are getting deals done early doors and I truly hope we are not left behind. I'm sure the club have signings lined up (or at least hope so) but would truly love 3-4 signings over the next week or so to settle things down. Hopefully RK can persuade Morgan to give us one more season and, if we don't hit targets this season, allow him to leave with our blessing next summer. Lovren can p**s off after we helped resurrect his career. Here's hoping for some good news over the next week or so.....we are due some for sure. Academy alone will not be enough to bolster the squad but maybe the likes of Reed, Stephens and McQueen will be like new signings for us.
buctootim Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Bet no one had washsaint in their sweepstake. Or July 4th. Could have got mega odds on that double.
Ohio Saint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 I agree with Washsaint. I'm no bedwetter, but my adult nappies are getting a tad moist these days.
Dalek2003 Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 We are always complacent in the summer and leave things too late. Increasingly feel that we are going to get relegated.
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 We are always complacent in the summer and leave things too late. Increasingly feel that we are going to get relegated. And there was me thinking "where's Dalek"?
lifeintheslowlane Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 We are always complacent in the summer and leave things too late. Increasingly feel that we are going to get relegated. :lol:
mulletsaint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 We are always complacent in the summer and leave things too late. Increasingly feel that we are going to get relegated. Yeah, like we did last year when we then spent the season fighting against relegation. Then there was the shining light of Norwich who bought a load of quality early.
Ohio Saint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 How the hell do the Daleks think they will control the universe with THAT attitude?
Suhari Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Glad to see normal service resumed:) MASSIVE BIG CHUNKY + 1. Where's that graphic posted a couple of weeks back of headless chickens running around? Does anyone have a decent image of people sleepwalking to relegation?
Batman Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Some time yet before we worry. Deffo need a striker, midfielder, CB, left back and keeper..... That is without losing any more players from now
igsey Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 I, on the other hand, would definitely class you as a bedwetter! We've had a manager for what, a couple of weeks? We're four days into July, for goodness' sake, and we've got ITK knowledge that we'll have a signing by Tuesday. We've also signed up 9 academy players and given two academy graduates new contracts too. What more were you expecting?
madruss Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 If only we could get all our signings in early, like Norwich did last summer
hasper57saint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Oh! How I miss Alps. Thought he would be the first to comment on lack of incomers.
CB Fry Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Oh! How I miss Alps. Thought he would be the first to comment on lack of incomers. He's probably rifling through the fridge. Or cracking open another six pack of Snickers bars.
The Cat Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 He's probably rifling through the fridge. Or cracking open another six pack of Snickers bars. Or changing his urine soaked sheets.
monkadill Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 A meteorite is scheduled to plough into our academy, just thought i'd mention it..
Toon Saint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 The new board haven't signed a single player yet or managed to tie a senior player down to a new contract, so only natural that some are getting a bit twitchy. Confident there will be some movement next week though - I can't see Koeman being put in front of the media on Friday without at least 2 new players in place.
Pip Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Surely we have to wait until they're knocked out of the World Cup?!
Dalek2003 Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Say what you like, the fact is that we are currently a rudderless ship with the crew jumping overboard and the sharks making circles around the boat. Wait for the vultures to appear as we hit the rocks.
Goatboy Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Say what you like, the fact is that we are currently a rudderless ship with the crew jumping overboard and the sharks making circles around the boat. Wait for the vultures to appear as we hit the rocks.
NickG Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Some time yet before we worry. Deffo need a striker, midfielder, CB, left back and keeper..... That is without losing any more players from now Need for what? Don't get this "we need" a certain amount of players, in certain positions without quantifying it. I think you mean "I would like..." We are clearly very short with forwards but depends what your aim is. I reckon team (you said without further departures) or Boruc, Chambers, Lovren, Fonte, Clyne, Wanyama, Schneiderlin , Cork, Ramirez, Davis, Osvaldo would do OK. Appreciate its very likely some will go, but also likely some will arrive. Plus Gallagher, JWP, JayRod when fit, Mayuka.
Dalek2003 Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Its prediction time soon and I am happy to make a bold and brave prediction instead of 'hiding behind my mothers apron' or changing my mind according to which way the wind blows. I am telling you now, we need to act fast or we are going to be in big trouble.
iansums Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 I, on the other hand, would definitely class you as a bedwetter! We've had a manager for what, a couple of weeks? We're four days into July, for goodness' sake, and we've got ITK knowledge that we'll have a signing by Tuesday. We've also signed up 9 academy players and given two academy graduates new contracts too. What more were you expecting? Have I missed a post from Guan or KBilly? What did they say?
Toon Saint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Say what you like, the fact is that we are currently a rudderless ship with the crew jumping overboard and the sharks making circles around the boat. Wait for the vultures to appear as we hit the rocks. Will be waiting a while as vultures tend to inhabit desert plains, mountains, forests, marshland, or savannahs.
farawaysaint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Have I missed a post from Guan or KBilly? What did they say? Guan said last Tuesday, Monk said next Wednesday, everyone has said there are unexpected delays in Pelle and Tadic.
farawaysaint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Will be waiting a while as vultures tend to inhabit desert plains, mountains, forests, marshland, or savannahs. It's not nearly as dramatic to say wait for the seagulls to appear however more realistic it may be.
ART Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Nothing would settle things more for both players and supporters than the arrival of a couple of decent signings. Koeman signed up almost a month ago and Reed lead us to believe we were close to bringing in players. Yet, we still haven't brought in anyone. Sure, officially the transfer window has just opened, but I really thought the club had got things up and running where new players were concerned. Perhaps. we're in for players currently still on leave for being part of the World Cup, however. I think that would merely be wishful thinking. I think we've identified the goalkeeper we want. so what's the hold up. Anyone thinking of joining the club will only be asking themselves more and more questions the longer the exodus continues. I can almost see no one wanting to join us except mercenaries with the desire of making a quick buck and leaving at the end of the season. Why hasn't Katherina been on hand to welcome Koeman aboard? What is it with Ralph Krueger who's vanished off the dial. It doesn't improve the chances of calming concerns and indeed is somewhat worrying.
Bearsy Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Will be waiting a while as vultures tend to inhabit desert plains, mountains, forests, marshland, or savannahs. They also urinate on themselves to cool down. Edit: Wish England team had known bout this
Bearsy Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 What is it with Ralph Krueger who's vanished off the dial. In Koeman's interview he seemed to think Les Reed was Chairman.
Pwoite Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Has anyone thought that we have delayed announcements until after the new kit was announced? Makes perfect sense. Don't want incoming players lamely holding up an old scarf. Suspect there will be good news next week, and each and every one resplendent in the stripes.
CB Fry Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Its prediction time soon and I am happy to make a bold and brave prediction instead of 'hiding behind my mothers apron' or changing my mind according to which way the wind blows. I am telling you now, we need to act fast or we are going to be in big trouble. You really do think you're hilarious, don't you?
SB Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 a lot of what I can only describe as ned flanders on this forum, we could sell the stadium increase ticket prices, have forecast in goal and they'd still be smiling and slate anyone raising any negative issues. I don't think we need a panic buy but we desperately need a quality player to come in and steady the ship, how do you think it looks from a players point of view? You can't blame the likes of Lallana, Morgan, Shaw etc to want to leave
View From The Top Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 a lot of what I can only describe as ned flanders on this forum, we could sell the stadium increase ticket prices, have forecast in goal and they'd still be smiling and slate anyone raising any negative issues. I don't think we need a panic buy but we desperately need a quality player to come in and steady the ship, how do you think it looks from a players point of view? You can't blame the likes of Lallana, Morgan, Shaw etc to want to leave How dare they want to leave for UCL football, titles, cups and lots and lots of ££. Should have stayed at Saints FFS.
aintforever Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Having seen how easily Spurs blew 100mill on sh!te I am actually quite reassured that we are taking our time. However if we leave it too late it will be a complete disaster, with so many outgoings we need to get something like a settled side before we kick-off the season.
Block34 Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 The new strip was good news which helps but, hell's teeth, it's getting flaming tedious seeing all these 'bids' come in for our current players with not a new signing in sight. Yes, I'm impatient!
OldNick Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 How dare they want to leave for UCL football, titles, cups and lots and lots of ££. Should have stayed at Saints FFS. don't kid yourself that if they were going to get less £££££,s they would be in such a headlong rush to leave and their agents even less keen. The chance of CL and titles is an added bonus
Dalek2003 Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 You really do think you're hilarious, don't you? Oh no, CB Fry ! Sorry oh mighty one, knower of all things.
Bwanamakubwa Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Having seen how easily Spurs blew 100mill on sh!te I am actually quite reassured that we are taking our time. However if we leave it too late it will be a complete disaster, with so many outgoings we need to get something like a settled side before we kick-off the season. This raises a good point! I'm inclined to think it's not time to panic just yet, so when is "too late"? I'm going July 24th at 19:38. If we've not signed two or three quality players by then, we are all dooooooommmmed Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 I think that it is probably more dangerous to splash out on 6 new players and then try to integrate them at once. I think just three players, a striker, a midfielder and a CB should make sure we stay up. Staying up s the sum of my ambitions.
Pastor Patrón Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Tbf we are having a bit of a shocker this summer
doddisalegend Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 How dare they want to leave for UCL football, titles, cups and lots and lots of ££. Should have stayed at Saints FFS. Yes but if we had signed just one quality player, despite the world cup and the new manager only starting work this week, they would have all happily stayed ................................:lol:
Dark Munster Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Will be waiting a while as vultures tend to inhabit desert plains, mountains, forests, marshland, or savannahs. Not to mention the sharks are going to pissed off. All that circling, and then beaten to it by the far-from-home vultures.
St.JonB Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 Having seen how easily Spurs blew 100mill on sh!te I am actually quite reassured that we are taking our time. However if we leave it too late it will be a complete disaster, with so many outgoings we need to get something like a settled side before we kick-off the season. I would be pleased if we blew our money and finished 6th! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Dig Dig Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 We need a signing per week between now and the start of the season. Hopefully we are as eager to sign players as we are to sell them.
ExSt Peter Saint Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 I think we will need at least 6 new players. Even with academy players stepping up, that won't cover the gaps we have in the squad. We were already light in a few areas and I really don't want to be flirting with relegation at all! The sooner we get our targets in, the better they can integrate. If our scouts have done their job, we know who we need, so it's only negotiations that are holding things up.
Whitey Grandad Posted 4 July, 2014 Posted 4 July, 2014 https://castoutofeden.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/keep-calm-it-s-friday1.png
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