Batman Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Is this a signing of Koeman's or a result of the black box? If he is good. Ronald's If he is poo. Black box
Patrick Bateman Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Good news to have someone in who obviously has some talent. If he's good, we benefit, if he's a d*ck, we can kick him out, so nothing lost.
Sour Mash Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Good news to have someone in who obviously has some talent. If he's good, we benefit, if he's a d*ck, we can kick him out, so nothing lost. We obviously do lose if he's a d1ck. One key squad position that we want to strengthen in and doesn't work is still a "loss" come the end of the season.
Window Cleaner Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 From reading this thread he sounds like a bit of a jamboree bag player.
Minty Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 All transfers are a risk. Koeman has earnt our trust IMO, so I'm not going to worry about it. Hopefully he'll be great.
The Cat Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Can't wait to hear the crowd reaction when he misplaces his first pass or loses the ball after trying to beat a 3rd player.
Bwanamakubwa Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Agreed. He is likely to be lambasted by some if he doesn't try to dribble at players and goes sideways, and others if he doesn't beat his man over and over. If he arrives he gets the benefit of the doubt and encouragement from me. (It worked with j-rod, I don't mind admitting I lost faith in Gaston after a year or so!)
Saint Garrett Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 He will be hit and miss, but he will be far better than Mane and Mayuka - thats a good place to start. If it's not working we now have alternatives. Good problem to have. If he is very good, then we can buy him, if hes not then he goes back - good deal IMO.
Bwanamakubwa Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Having mane on the bench will be useful, maybe he will improve its easy to forget how young he is.
Batman Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 If he is crap, we can boo him and all say as such on here Win/win really
View From The Top Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Is he our new boo boy? Want to make sure so I don't embarrass myself by booing the wrong player.
Bwanamakubwa Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 I hadnt considered that problem. IF he does sign and is good who becomes the boo boy? Had some having a pop at Pelle for not trying hard enough vs Everton - could he be in with a shout? Or Forster for not coming off his line? Its been decided that Victor only passes sideways or to the opposition so he'd be an option. We wont be short of options on the bench either.
Bearsy Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Sounds like the sort of player who needs a kick up the backside. More stick than carrot for this bro! I suggest when he comes on for his debut, we all roundly boo him. If we all do it, I mean the whole stadium, not just the normal one or two, that will give him great encouragement. He will think, 'Wow! These Saints fans, they do not suffer fools gladly! I will have to be really good to impress these knowledgeable fans!' I also won't be celebrating his goals. If an El Jero goal is met with complete, resolute silence, I think that will send out the right message. Welcome to Saints, El Jero!
Goatboy Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Sounds like the sort of player who needs a kick up the backside. More stick than carrot for this bro! I suggest when he comes on for his debut, we all roundly boo him. If we all do it, I mean the whole stadium, not just the normal one or two, that will give him great encouragement. He will think, 'Wow! These Saints fans, they do not suffer fools gladly! I will have to be really good to impress these knowledgeable fans!' I also won't be celebrating his goals. If an El Jero goal is met with complete, resolute silence, I think that will send out the right message. Welcome to Saints, El Jero! I shall be cheering "Mane!Mane!Mane!" everytime this new wastrel touches the ball. The end of the African Cup of Whatever can't come soon enough.
Window Cleaner Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 I hadnt considered that problem. IF he does sign and is good who becomes the boo boy? Had some having a pop at Pelle for not trying hard enough vs Everton - could he be in with a shout? Or Forster for not coming off his line? Its been decided that Victor only passes sideways or to the opposition so he'd be an option. We wont be short of options on the bench either. The solution is at hand, aren't we rumoured (yeah right) to be buying for a pittance some donkey from Pompey...look no further for a boo boy because a) he's got to be crap and b) he's from Skate's fair city.
Bearsy Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 I shall be cheering "Mane!Mane!Mane!" everytime this new wastrel touches the ball. The end of the African Cup of Whatever can't come soon enough. Word. I think I've given this El Jero a fair crack, but he's just not cutting it for me. Reminds me of Freddy Arias.
scotty Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Word. I think I've given this El Jero a fair crack, but he's just not cutting it for me. Reminds me of Freddy Arias. Also, his name sounds a little like "al jazeera". That's got to go against him before he kicks a ball for us.
Wade Garrett Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Word. I think I've given this El Jero a fair crack, but he's just not cutting it for me. Reminds me of Freddy Arias. What about a Guly type sigh echoing around the ground when he comes on as sub or touches the ball
the saint in winchester Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Have we finalised a song yet? Gotta be something around Dexy's "Come on, Elia".......?
Golden Balls Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Can't wait to hear the crowd reaction when he misplaces his first pass or loses the ball after trying to beat a 3rd player. He won't be liked unless he either runs aimlessly or does loads of pointless Cruyff turns.
Feyenoord1908 Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Werder Bremen director has confirmed the transfer. Soton have an option to buy Elia for 4,3 million pounds in the summer. http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/eljero-elia/wechselt-zu-southampton-39091080.bild.html
itchen_dan Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 (edited) Done deal boys & girls! SouthamptonFC: BREAKING: We’re pleased to announce that #SaintsFC has reached an agreement for the signing of winger @ELJERO11ELIA. http://t.co/hqk6yyV5JG SouthamptonFC: BREAKING: @ELJERO11ELIA will join #SaintsFC on loan from @werderbremen until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move. SouthamptonFC: BREAKING: @ELJERO11ELIA, who has 27 caps for Holland, will complete his move to #SaintsFC when the transfer window opens on 3rd January. Edited 23 December, 2014 by itchen_dan
itchen_dan Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 SouthamptonFC: NEWS: #SaintsFC to sign Holland winger @ELJERO11ELIA on 3rd January – http://t.co/XP46rsPKkq http://t.co/0qfAdz0eJv
Sour Mash Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Done deal boys & girls! SouthamptonFC: BREAKING: We’re pleased to announce that #SaintsFC has reached an agreement for the signing of winger @ELJERO11ELIA. http://t.co/hqk6yyV5JG SouthamptonFC: BREAKING: @ELJERO11ELIA will join #SaintsFC on loan from @werderbremen until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move. SouthamptonFC: BREAKING: @ELJERO11ELIA, who has 27 caps for Holland, will complete his move to #SaintsFC when the transfer window opens on 3rd January. If he can't complete until the 3rd of Jan, does that mean he won't be available for the Ipswich game?
St Chalet Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 If he can't complete until the 3rd of Jan, does that mean he won't be available for the Ipswich game? Correct, available for Man U.
BARCELONASAINT Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 not sure what to make of this signing! In Koeman i trust that he knows the lad and believes he can get the best out of him. The Werder Bremen fans seen very happy to see the back of him........smacks a bit of our fans and Gaston!
Sour Mash Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Correct, available for Man U. Pity,Ipswich game, maybe off the bench, would be a good introduction. At least he's got a couple of weeks now to settle and train with the rest of the squad.
Redslo Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 He will either be good or bad. Bet you are wrong.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Saints sign Elia on loan until end of season: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?536-TRANSFER-NEWS-Eljero-Elia-to-join-Saints-on-loan Brief summary of the deal and of his career thus far.
Saint Martini Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Welcome Eljero! He's had his problems but he has qualities that no-one else in this squad has. If he gets it together we have a top quality player on our hands. Some players take a while to mature, in many was he's had a similar path to Arnautovic at Stoke. If we get the Elia from Twente and Hamburg then I expect a permanent deal, if we get the Elia from Bremen and Juventus he's going back to Germany in the summer.
Saint Charlie Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 No downside to this and great to see early business.
Bucks Saint Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Welcome EE. Train hard, listen to RK / the team, dont ever read SWF and all will be well
shurlock Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Saints sign Elia on loan until end of season: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?536-TRANSFER-NEWS-Eljero-Elia-to-join-Saints-on-loan Brief summary of the deal and of his career thus far. When did he last play for Holland?
Colinjb Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Nice to see we are strengthening good and early. Fingers crossed that this unpolished diamond can come up to a deep shine.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 When did he last play for Holland? Romania away in October 2012 - World Cup Qualifying - Holland won 4-1.
whelk Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Saints sign Elia on loan until end of season: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?536-TRANSFER-NEWS-Eljero-Elia-to-join-Saints-on-loan Brief summary of the deal and of his career thus far. Cheers for that.
shurlock Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Romania away in October 2012 - World Cup Qualifying - Holland won 4-1. Cheers - seems he lost his place once Van Gaal took over.
Viking Warrior Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 I hear on the grapevine that Rodgers and MOPO want to sign him from us towards the end of the January window
Picard Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Cheers - seems he lost his place once Van Gaal took over. So he probably doesn't like Van Gaal too much and his first match could be against Man U. Should be up for it.
SNSUN Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Merry Christmas, love from SFC is what this looks like! Another attacking player is perfect and seemingly can play a bit. Decent age too. Chuffed with this. Signalling our intentions early.
doddisalegend Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Seems like a low risk transfer six month loan to try him out and cover for Mane. Seems like a good bit of business to me.
trousers Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Alpine's going to be confused ....Saints announcing a player signing BEFORE the start of a transfer window
eelpie Posted 23 December, 2014 Posted 23 December, 2014 Tadir? Yes. How long will he be sent home for not meeting Saints high standards expected of our players? I sincerely hope that he will prove a good signing, but we don't want a prolongation of an Osvaldo situation.
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