Transfer Rumours Only

[St Chalet]

berk = Berkshire Hunt so did you just call me a c--t?

 

Mods I think this deserves an infraction LOL

 

and BTW I am not rewriting history just giving my opinion OK sorry it don't agree with yours

 

Surprisingly I agree with Hypo.

 

To say the players and fans player of the year had only one decent game last year is a rewritten version of history that the North Korean government would be proud of.

[farawaysaint]

Echo reports Morgan won't be involved in a Townsend swap deal and that we have no interest in Gonzales.

 

http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11422941._/

 

The club obviously is leaking to the echo. Still laughing at the fee Tottenham offered though.

[angelman]

The club obviously is leaking to the echo. Still laughing at the fee Tottenham offered though.

 

No problem with that. One could say that the national press has been somewhat "hostile" towards us, so might as well have a friend in the local press rather than them being "hostile" as well. Had some quite good pieces in past weeks from them.

[waggy]

 

different day, same .........

[Turkish]

122 pages of "transfer rumours only".

 

Interesting to remember why this thread got started by Jimmy D..... the original got moved because it had drifted off topic.

 

Bring back the totty. Its got to be more interesting than the feeble point scoring and bickering we're getting at the moment.

 

I disagree . This time of year is peak period for the Mongboard, many people really raise their game during the summer with their post after post of utter drivel. It's also a good scouting perod where you can check out the posts of who people think we should or can sign and formations we'll play etc to see who hasn't got a clue what they're on about, there are usually plenty of them that come out of the woodwork at this time of year too along with out forum staples like Wes Ender who post after post never disappoints.

Edited 21 August, 2014 by Turkish

[Batman]

I disagree . This time of year is peak period for the Mongboard, many people seem to go into overdrive with their post after post of utter drivel. It's also like a scouting perod where you can check out the posts of who people think we should or can sign and formations we'll play etc to see who hasn't got a clue what they're on about, there are usually plenty of them that come out of the woodwork at this time of year too.

 

it all ends soon....

[Batman]

well, now we know why Malky may have been pushed out of cardiff and why he never got the palace job

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2730307/Malky-Mackay-Iain-Moody-investigated-FA-sexist-racist-homophobic-text-messages-time-Cardiff.html

[SB]

Echo reports Morgan won't be involved in a Townsend swap deal and that we have no interest in Gonzales.

 

http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11422941._/

Good news, don't need another player over the hill!

[Turkish]

it all ends soon....

 

The TV images of scruffy, stupid fans punching the air when their club unveils the signing of someone they've never heard of/paid well over the odds for on deadline day is a somewhat fitting end to this period in time.

[saint_ed]

Looks like that McKay to manage Palace has fallen through

 

Now people will understand why I was SO against any suggestion of Malky when he was rumoured with Saints. As I said at the time, it would demonstrate all the proof I needed that the board is incompetent. Thankfully they allayed those fears by appointing RK!

[saint_ed]

I've been told that our final two deals are imminent and that will definitely be it as far as recruitment for this window. We seem very confident of getting these two done as we are no longer looking at alternative options. That makes me think that perhaps we MAY have moved on from Townsend to an alternative.

 

I don't have names unfortunately.

[Saint Rees]

I've been told that our final two deals are imminent and that will definitely be it as far as recruitment for this window. We seem very confident of getting these two done as we are no longer looking at alternative options. That makes me think that perhaps we MAY have moved on from Townsend to an alternative.

 

I don't have names unfortunately.

 

Positions? Assume one will be a winger

[saint_ed]

Positions? Assume one will be a winger

 

Definitely a winger but no confirmation on the other. I would think its safe to assume is RB cover given our bid for Byram.

[Polaroid Saint]

Vincent Aboubakar rumours resurfacing again.

 

Probably only due to Hull being a striker short now (Hehe) but hey, that's what this thread is for yes?!

[alpine_saint]

To my mind we are still short at GK (if Boruc cannot get himself out of his strop), CB, wing, ST, so if there are two more deals to be done I am wondering what two positions are being de-prioritised. I havent really considered RB to be a priority since I reckon Corky can do a job if really needed.

 

I am guessing GK is lower priority, since there is no strong rumours of Boruc being on his way.

 

Please dont let the other be CB, we have so suffered over the years by not placing enough importance to that position.

[The9]

Tadic coming from Holland via Serbia is relevant because while you think he can just drop in, I think he has a job to do to adjust to the league, the city, the club and his new team. He is a newcomer in all departments. It is very difficult to expect him to stroll in and take on the role of a massively significant member of our squad.

 

Wasn't it you saying a while back that all good managers have an instant impact, hit the ground running, and there's no gelling period needed? Doesn't that go for players too?

 

NB: I think Tadic had a good first game and looks like he could be decent, but the "might get found out" thing is a valid concern, he looks like a pretty straight line player at the moment and hasn't yet shown the types of twisty-turny unpredictability Lallana was successful with - but you'd assume he wouldn't have got this far without the ability to go past people, by whatever method he uses.

[Turkish]

To my mind we are still short at GK (if Boruc cannot get himself out of his strop), CB, wing, ST, so if there are two more deals to be done I am wondering what two positions are being de-prioritised. I havent really considered RB to be a priority since I reckon Corky can do a job if really needed.

 

I am guessing GK is lower priority, since there is no strong rumours of Boruc being on his way.

 

Please dont let the other be CB, we have so suffered over the years by not placing enough importance to that position.

 

There aren't two positions that have been deprioritised. Your mind and the mind of our management team aren't the same thing, thank f*ck

[alpine_saint]

There aren't two positions that have been deprioritised. Your mind and the mind of our management team aren't the same thing, thank f*ck

 

Are you only capable of abuse nowadays ?

 

If we are bringing in two last faces and "thats it", it means other positons are not regarded as so urgent to fill. Ergo, de-prioritised.

[The9]

There aren't two positions that have been deprioritised. Your mind and the mind of our management team aren't the same thing, thank f*ck

 

I can also add him to the pile of "Cork can play right back despite all evidence to the contrary" people, thus supporting your "coming out of the woodwork with daft opinions" point above.

[CB Fry]

To my mind we are still short at GK (if Boruc cannot get himself out of his strop), CB, wing, ST, so if there are two more deals to be done I am wondering what two positions are being de-prioritised. I havent really considered RB to be a priority since I reckon Corky can do a job if really needed.

 

I am guessing GK is lower priority, since there is no strong rumours of Boruc being on his way.

 

Please dont let the other be CB, we have so suffered over the years by not placing enough importance to that position.

He's already said we are not buying another CB. We have our first choice two, one just signed a new deal and is now captain and one cost eight sodding million.

 

We have two squad back ups. We're covered. So crack on and get furious because it won't happen.

[Turkish]

Are you only capable of abuse nowadays ?

 

If we are bringing in two last faces and "thats it", it means other positons are not regarded as so urgent to fill. Ergo, de-prioritised.

 

You said in your mind we are short in 4 postions so if we have 2 deals lined up then 2 positions have been deprioritised. They haven't been, what you think we need is not the same as what the management team think we do. It's quite simple. To echo the9 if you think cork can fit in at right back then you clearly don't have a clue what you're on about, but that's no surprise.

[alpine_saint]

He's already said we are not buying another CB. We have our first choice two, one just signed a new deal and is now captain and one cost eight sodding million.

 

We have two squad back ups. We're covered. So crack on and get furious because it won't happen.

 

After all the stink following Vlaar around, I am not sure he is sharing his entire plans with us anyway. If it is true, then he is making a mistake imo.

 

Being "furious" has nothing to do with it. I have my opinion and my hopes.

 

WTF is the matter with you lot at the moment ??

[CB Fry]

Wasn't it you saying a while back that all good managers have an instant impact, hit the ground running, and there's no gelling period needed? Doesn't that go for players too?

 

NB: I think Tadic had a good first game and looks like he could be decent, but the "might get found out" thing is a valid concern, he looks like a pretty straight line player at the moment and hasn't yet shown the types of twisty-turny unpredictability Lallana was successful with - but you'd assume he wouldn't have got this far without the ability to go past people, by whatever method he uses.

That's a lovely left field bit of whataboutery, well done.

 

Funny the "no such thing as instant success" routine from the forum brains trust is dead now, in that four of our last five managers delivered exactly that. It's a shame, I miss the Alex Ferguson story being endlessly retold.

 

Let's be clear: I like Tadic and hope he will be the best signing we make this summer. He has massive boots to fill.

 

My beef us with Wes Tender sneeringly dismissing Lallana as not a significant player for us, comparing him leaving Saints with Andy Carroll leaving Liverpool as a flop, and Lallana being straightforward to replace because the club has replaced poor performing players with better ones and this is just like that.

 

I know Les is waiting for Tadic to score and have a great game so he can pretend I have written him off but I haven't for a second: I think he's going to be brilliant, and by far the most exciting signing we've made.

[Turkish]

I can also add him to the pile of "Cork can play right back despite all evidence to the contrary" people, thus supporting your "coming out of the woodwork with daft opinions" point above.

 

The highlight of this window was actually a post not on this forum where the person said we should sign Nathan Redmond as a replacement for shaw. Despite it being pointed out that Redmond was an attacking player the poster was indignant that he'd make a great left back and had played there quite a bit for Norwich.

[alpine_saint]

You said in your mind we are short in 4 postions so if we have 2 deals lined up then 2 positions have been deprioritised. They haven't been, what you think we need is not the same as what the management team think we do. It's quite simple. To echo the9 if you think cork can fit in at right back then you clearly don't have a clue what you're on about, but that's no surprise.

 

Its better than putting no-one there in an emergency, and he's played there in the past.

 

Your sneering and dismissing of opinion like you are in possession of some sort of ITK fact or spiritual enlightenment grows tiresome. Not sure I shall bother answering your cheap shots in future.

[Batman]

its all setting itself up nicely for a transfer day, alpine saint meltdown

Edited 21 August, 2014 by Batman

[pangy]

I need this window to hurry up and close,I really need to start getting some work done instead of spending most of my day on here reading nothing but guff

[alpine_saint]

its all setting itself up for a transfer day, alpine saint meltdown

 

Meltdown ?

 

All I said is what I think is needed to ensure we cover the summer departures and address the squad deepening that was clearly needed even in May before the exodus started.

 

F**k me, this thread is full of hsyterical drama queens jumping on the slightest thing at the moment

[SuperSAINT]

I've been told that our final two deals are imminent and that will definitely be it as far as recruitment for this window. We seem very confident of getting these two done as we are no longer looking at alternative options. That makes me think that perhaps we MAY have moved on from Townsend to an alternative.

 

I don't have names unfortunately.

 

Cheers for the info, Ed.

[The9]

Its better than putting no-one there in an emergency, and he's played there in the past

 

Based on actually having seen them play there in competitive matches for Saints, in cases of emergency I'd recommend Fonte at right back ahead of Yoshida (was awful on his debut when put at right back, showing the kind of dismal reading of long high passes he's since become notorious for), and Cork, who was awful every time he played there including at St Mary's for England U21s, mainly due to not being able to pass longer balls up the wing accurately, lack of pace and some dubious positioning, including the one where we drew 1-1 with Arsenal and someone claimed he was Man of the Match despite a match report in which his only mention was for a handball in the box.

 

Of course that leaves the RCB position for someone, and oh how we should have kept Calum Chambers (but wait, if he was in the squad he'd be RB and there wouldn't be a need for the RCB to move), etc.

[Turkish]

Meltdown ?

 

All I said is what I think is needed to ensure we cover the summer departures and address the squad deepening that was clearly needed even in May before the exodus started.

 

F**k me, this thread is full of hsyterical drama queens jumping on the slightest thing at the moment

 

'This thread is full of hysterical drama queens' said the bloke who has written us off every season and once claimed we were run like a crappy area side b&b.

[alpine_saint]

'This thread is full of hysterical drama queens' said the bloke who has written us off every season and once claimed we were run like a crappy area side b&b.

 

Old news, Turks; your behaviour the past few months is giving all the historical "bedwetter" faces a run for their money in the looney over-reaction post category.

 

DullDays has permanently been a tw*t, under whatever guise. I am guessing posting on here distracts him from the galley and causes him to burn the Captains din-dins, for which he gets the cat-o-nine-tails.

[igsey]

To my mind we are still short at GK (if Boruc cannot get himself out of his strop), CB, wing, ST, so if there are two more deals to be done I am wondering what two positions are being de-prioritised. I havent really considered RB to be a priority since I reckon Corky can do a job if really needed.

 

I am guessing GK is lower priority, since there is no strong rumours of Boruc being on his way.

 

Please dont let the other be CB, we have so suffered over the years by not placing enough importance to that position.

 

I would imagine the two we're in for are a winger and a right back/general utility defender; we'll be fine for strikers with Pelle, Long and Gallagher, with Rodriguez due back in the not too distant future, Boruc isn't going anywhere and is old and smart enough to give it his best shot when he's needed. Hopefully the Gardos and Fonte pairing will work out, Yoshi's fine as a back up and hopefully RK's smart enough to put Stephens ahead of Hooiveld in the CB pecking order. Heck, Gazzaniga at CB would be preferable.

[Turkish]

Old news, Turks; your behaviour the past few months is giving all the historical "bedwetter" faces a run for their money in the looney over-reaction post category.

 

Oh no my portly pal. I think you'll find I've been very calm, supportive and balanced. Unlike some who are inventing scenarios where the club have deprioritised signings because they don't match what they think

[alpine_saint]

I would imagine the two we're in for are a winger and a right back/general utility defender; we'll be fine for strikers with Pelle, Long and Gallagher, with Rodriguez due back in the not too distant future, Boruc isn't going anywhere and is old and smart enough to give it his best shot when he's needed. Hopefully the Gardos and Fonte pairing will work out, Yoshi's fine as a back up and hopefully RK's smart enough to put Stephens ahead of Hooiveld in the CB pecking order. Heck, Gazzaniga at CB would be preferable.

 

Thank heavens there are still a few sane people on here willing to have a sensible discussion

[alpine_saint]

Oh no my portly pal. I think you'll find I've been very calm, supportive and balanced. Unlike some who are inventing scenarios where the club have deprioritised signings because they don't match what they think

 

Wow. More abuse. Original too

 

Yes, Turkey, I "invented" a "scenario"

 

Go argue with yourself, saddo.

[Unbelievable Jeff]

Old news, Turks; your behaviour the past few months is giving all the historical "bedwetter" faces a run for their money in the looney over-reaction post category.

 

DullDays has permanently been a tw*t, under whatever guise. I am guessing posting on here distracts him from the galley and causes him to burn the Captains din-dins, for which he gets the cat-o-nine-tails.

 

To be fair the bedwetters really showed themselves this Summer, with some of the most cringeworthy reactions I have ever seen. They should be taken down a peg or two, especially as we're looking to come out of this window nearly as string as we entered it.

[Polaroid Saint]

To be fair the bedwetters really showed themselves this Summer, with some of the most cringeworthy reactions I have ever seen. They should be taken down a peg or two, especially as we're looking to come out of this window nearly as string as we entered it.

 

I hope you are right, but I am a frayed knot.

[alpine_saint]

To be fair the bedwetters really showed themselves this Summer, with some of the most cringeworthy reactions I have ever seen. They should be taken down a peg or two, especially as we're looking to come out of this window nearly as string as we entered it.

 

I disagree.

 

The communication coming out of the club was f**king awful over the early summer; statements contradicted 24 hours later, silence at other crucial times, social media abuse from certain players, and all the time an unanswered exodus for which no proper explanation was forthcoming (and probably never will be). Hardly surprising a range of interpretations were adopted.

 

And in fairness, I dont know what you stand to gain from your summer stance, but imo you appear to have your tongue up the backside of some club offical, so bad is your cloying support that you are a serious contender to NickG in the happy-clappy stakes.

[Saint-Reece]

Wow. More abuse. Original too

 

Yes, Turkey, I "invented" a "scenario"

 

Go argue with yourself, saddo.

 

Really don't understand how you of all people always scream ABUSE!!! at the earliest given oppourtunity yet you resort to calling people tw*ts and then abusing one certain player constantly? ridiculous amounts of hypocrisy from you

[alpine_saint]

Really don't understand how you of all people always scream ABUSE!!! at the earliest given oppourtunity yet you resort to calling people tw*ts and then abusing one certain player constantly? ridiculous amounts of hypocrisy from you

 

Sorry, thats an urban myth.

 

As for Gashy, I wont stop pointing out what a utterly useless drain of cash he is until he starts perfoming for his employers week-in, week-out, or f**ks off back to Italy.

[Turkish]

Sorry, thats an urban myth.

 

As for Gashy, I wont stop pointing out what a utterly useless drain of cash he is until he starts perfoming for his employers week-in, week-out, or f**ks off back to Italy.

 

Have you seen him play yet?

[SuperSAINT]

Well this thread has gone to sh*t again.

[Turkish]

Wow. More abuse. Original too

 

Yes, Turkey, I "invented" a "scenario"

 

Go argue with yourself, saddo.

 

Yes you did invent it.

 

You think we need 4, we've got 2 lined up so we've deprioritised 2. Here's news, only in your chocolate obsessed mind.

[alpine_saint]

Yes you did invent it.

 

You think we need 4, we've got 2 lined up so we've deprioritised 2. Here's news, only in your chocolate obsessed mind.

 

I havent "invented" anything. I've offered an interpretation of current rumours.

 

Seriously, you need help. Your posting nowaydays offers zero serious topic-related content, only increasingly nasty sneering and abuse of the opinion of others.

 

Post #6111 offers all the evidence that you are slowly unhinging that is required.

[Polaroid Saint]

Well this thread has gone to sh*t again.

 

The Alpine Factor. Never fails. You know they send him in to clear up oil slicks? Just roll him out and all the blackness gets sucked up into his soul. He then spits it out on here.

 

Aboubakar anyone? Striker quick can play on the wing, or going to Hull?

[lifeintheslowlane]

The Alpine Factor. Never fails. You know they send him in to clear up oil slicks? Just roll him out and all the blackness gets sucked up into his soul. He then spits it out on here.

 

Aboubakar anyone? Striker quick can play on the wing, or going to Hull?

 

Why...what did he say? Can't understand why more people don't use the IGNORE OPTION.

[alpine_saint]

The Alpine Factor. Never fails. You know they send him in to clear up oil slicks? Just roll him out and all the blackness gets sucked up into his soul. He then spits it out on here.

 

 

Yes, because my post today (#6109) was really so negative and provocative, wasnt it ???

 

Some of you should have a closer look at yourselves. Seems some of you are deeply frustrated about something and need an outlet.

 

I thought masturbation was commonly perceived to help...

[alpine_saint]

Why...what did he say? Can't understand why more people don't use the IGNORE OPTION.

 

Have a look at #6109 and tell me what I wrote there that started this hysterical bellyaching...

[Bewildered]

The Alpine Factor. Never fails. You know they send him in to clear up oil slicks? Just roll him out and all the blackness gets sucked up into his soul. He then spits it out on here.

 

Aboubakar anyone? Striker quick can play on the wing, or going to Hull?

 

I don't know, rather we brought in a specialist winger, rather than a CF who can merely "do a job" out wide.