Smirking_Saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Team is lower mid table. Squad is championship. Pretty fair assessment that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiSaint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Teams are not built on chucking a load of new players together with a week to go to the new season Worked for me on the Reck... Jumpers down for goal posts and take turns at picking players. (Kind of like the NFL really). We never had a week to 'gel'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Teams are not built on chucking a load of new players together with a week to go to the new season Come off it that is a bit of a stretch. We are bedding in four new recruits, some have been here longer than others, and the fringe lads have been around the first team for a while and each other for many years. All is not perfect but we're not Blackpool .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Teams are not built on chucking a load of new players together with a week to go to the new season No but we've had 2 months to buy players already - no need to leave it until the last ******* minute. Still short of 2 CBs / GK / Forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 No but we've had 2 months to buy players already - no need to leave it until the last ******* minute. Still short of 2 CBs / GK / Forward How long since the manager started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Breaking news over here: Steaua's central defender Florin Gardos has been sold to @SouthamptonFC... Just a day or two ago @hagibest & @Chisteaua were raving about Florin Gardos. Per reports in Romania, he's been sold to #SaintsFC now! From Sam Tighe, who writes for Bleacher Report. Anyone know anything about him? Hidden gem or panic buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Breaking news over here: Steaua's central defender Florin Gardos has been sold to @SouthamptonFC... Interesting... Once got a 10 game ban for a leg breaking tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 He has for ages but never really made the step up. Expected him and Rowe to progress more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Interesting... Once got a 10 game ban for a leg breaking tackle. One for the opening game then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 (edited) Breaking news over here: Steaua's central defender Florin Gardos has been sold to @SouthamptonFC... Just a day or two ago @hagibest & @Chisteaua were raving about Florin Gardos. Per reports in Romania, he's been sold to #SaintsFC now! From Sam Tighe, who writes for Bleacher Report. Anyone know anything about him? Hidden gem or panic buy? http://www.sportnews.ro/ultima-ora-bomba-florin-gardos-fost-vandut-steaua-batut-palma-cu-un-club-din-anglia-cat-va-incasa-campioana-romaniei-55795.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHZFeTj2VoE Edited 8 August, 2014 by Beckenham Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 He has for ages but never really made the step up. Expected him and Rowe to progress more. Are you talking about Jake Sinclair or Florin Gardos?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 As a general observation, and so not specifically aimed in any way at saint_ed, I really do wish that when statements such as this are made, the 'fact' is backed up with 'evidence' to allow others to take an informed position. Way too often I see fact/FACT/FACT shouting at me but with nothing to show as to why I should accept said 'fact'. A simple it's a 'fact', because.... is all that's needed IMHO of course. Fair enough, I know its fact because I know a member of the Cardiff City board personally. That's a much information as I can share with you for obvious reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 (edited) One for the opening game then. Not sure he could do it twice in a game and get away with it. Was supposed to be moving to Moscow for 7m euros according to their press. Hes six foot five along with Pelle at same height and Forster at 6' 7 Isgrove is going to have a real complex. Edited 8 August, 2014 by buctootim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyboy Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Breaking news over here: Steaua's central defender Florin Gardos has been sold to @SouthamptonFC... Just a day or two ago @hagibest & @Chisteaua were raving about Florin Gardos. Per reports in Romania, he's been sold to #SaintsFC now! From Sam Tighe, who writes for Bleacher Report. Anyone know anything about him? Hidden gem or panic buy? There had been rumours that Liverpool were watching him. Maybe this is part of his strategy to get to Anfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Romanian reporter: It's a good choice for #SaintsFC, if confirmed. Ball playing centre-back, just like Chiriches, but taller and better in the air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 obligatory Youtube vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHZFeTj2VoE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Florin Gardos eh? That's one from out of the blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Ball playing CB apparently looks good at €6m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Kept that quiet if true. Maybe the one who had his medical? Please let him be one of two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Could be instead of Rojo as K Billy hinted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block34 Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Fair enough, I know its fact because I know a member of the Cardiff City board personally. That's a much information as I can share with you for obvious reasons. That's cool, thank you for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Could be instead of Rojo as K Billy hinted? That's what I was thinking... did the medical just in case another target fell through (may have been Rojo or Vlaar or Van Dijk?), and it fell through, so he's coming. Would be interesting to hear if that was true, and if so which target we're missing out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 That's what I was thinking... did the medical just in case another target fell through (may have been Rojo or Vlaar or Van Dijk?), and it fell through, so he's coming. Would be interesting to hear if that was true, and if so which target we're missing out on. Would be Rojo you would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 edit - ignore, double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 obligatory Youtube vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHZFeTj2VoE Blimey! Not often you see big, leg-breaking centre-halves that also score spectacular overhead kicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Interesting... Once got a 10 game ban for a leg breaking tackle. Nice one! Obviously being lined up for the Liverpool game with Lovren as prime target!!! hehehe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Blimey! Not often you see big, leg-breaking centre-halves that also score spectacular overhead kicks. Didn't Yoshida score one in his highlight video as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettIvo Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Well he wasn't in the Romanian side I watched trounce Hungary last September in Bucharest, so I can't claim to have watched him play. Seems like a positive signing though? If true it certainly suggests we really are/were looking at players without any wind of it getting out to the press. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 We need two new CB's IMO "I want more".............Oliver, you're becoming a very greedy boy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Looks good, CL and international experience. Still need another, would make sense if a Leftfooted CB (Rojo) was signed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Didn't Yoshida score one in his highlight video as well? I think so, but I wouldn't put him in the big, leg-breaking centre-half category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 He is Romanian, young, hungry and guarenteed to improve. What is not to like? Unconfirmed at this stage though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Would be Rojo you would think. Or, with Celtic's continued Chumpions League adventure, it could well be VV-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Interesting... Once got a 10 game ban for a leg breaking tackle. Romanian Badman called Florin? Would hope this doesn't mean an end to the Rojo pursuit though. Rojo/Florin/Yoshi/Fonte as defensive options would actually be decent depth at CB* *Based on a 2 minute youtube clip of Florin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Promising, this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monosaint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Who had heard of Lovren when he arrived. Could be another excellent signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 I think he's an absolute shoe in for a PL CB, very aggressive, no fear...body on the line sort of player. Very highly rated over there, same sort of level as of Vlad - but more physical so they say. (one of the reasons Vlad struggled a bit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC_1992 Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 JOSE FONTE BABY!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Very positive news conference. Looks like we could realistically end up with both this guy and Rojo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbendy Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Ronald looked REALLY ****ed off in the presser. Horrible tension in the air. Something nasty is going on behind the scenes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Difference of opinion there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Could be instead of Rojo as K Billy hinted? This is the version I have heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 This is the version I have heard. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Ronald looked REALLY ****ed off in the presser. Horrible tension in the air. Something nasty is going on behind the scenes... I don't think he did, only about Morgan and rightfully so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 So..... Only a few weeks to spend the remaining 44m as suggested then. Gardos looks a decent player but ultimately not first choice IMO and it didnt sound overly positive regarding morgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 If we see another central midfielder coming in, then that will be Morgan gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 It does seem very unprofessional and lazy, yet it also seems to happen at most other clubs. As you and several others seem more clued up on the innate laziness of football club staff, I would love some information. A lot of clubs have done lot of their transfer business already. Also unlike us no other team in the PL have lost 5 first team players. I know its not easy to sign players but as previously sad by others we should have had at least a couple of replacements lined up before we agreed to let all 5 go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 If we see another central midfielder coming in, then that will be Morgan gone. In my mind he's already gone to be honest. I'm not all that fussed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 How long since the manager started? 6 Weeks? Our "world famous recruitment department" could have made his job a bit easier too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 In my mind he's already gone to be honest. I'm not all that fussed now. The new Romanian prospect can play DM if required, not that we don't have other candidates for the position really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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