supersonic Posted 12 April, 2015 Share Posted 12 April, 2015 Benteke would be ideal - knows the league - big, busy striker who knows where the goal is. Massive upgrade on those we have at the club already. Classie would be an adequate replacement for Morgan, we have also (reportedly) signed Vilhena let's not forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Coat Posted 12 April, 2015 Share Posted 12 April, 2015 Benteke? Ha ha dream on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Have heard that Charlie Austin will be signing in the Summer. I'm not one who normally is ITK, this comes from a friend who works with someone close to Austin and has no interest in football. Not a done deal yet but very likely to happen apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Have heard that Charlie Austin will be signing in the Summer. I'm not one who normally is ITK, this comes from a friend who works with someone close to Austin and has no interest in football. Not a done deal yet but very likely to happen apparently. We should have sticky thread of ITK claims so we can keep track of peoples' track records. Just the claims not any of the nasty comments. Moderators get right on this. Unless telling moderators what to do is a bannable offense in which case never mind. Also, why doesn't spell check recognize bannable. Get to work on that too. Unless, you know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 why on earth are people suggesting benteke. it simply is not going to happen...jeez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Mullet Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 I'd love to see Austin here. He could become a real legend like Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Lets have: Schmeichel Richards Alderweireld Clasie Sissoko Ramirez Cabaye Austin £60m should do it. If Schneiderlin and Clyne go, I wouls sell Jwp to City and let Rangers have Davis back too. Freshen it all up, you will have a class- with depth squad, and you will still be left with money on top! You realise this isnt the football manager thread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Wasted at QPR; think Vargas would do very well here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 You realise this isnt the football manager thread ? You realise that wasnt a very smart post...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 why on earth are people suggesting benteke. it simply is not going to happen...jeez Why not ? He was angling a move away from Villa last year, and since they've been pretty terrible. He is realistically the only european class player they have and would be an upgrade on what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 You realise that wasnt a very smart post...? Because suggesting we are going to have a huge summer overhaul again is realistically a smart post ? We got away with it this year, but it doesnt happen very often. Besides, you are suggesting selling JWP and Davis on top of losing Morgan. It wont happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Because suggesting we are going to have a huge summer overhaul again is realistically a smart post ? We got away with it this year, but it doesnt happen very often. Besides, you are suggesting selling JWP and Davis on top of losing Morgan. It wont happen. Ok then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Ok then. You realise that wasnt a very smart response ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 You realise that wasnt a very smart response ? Too much time on your hands mate. Lol dear oh dear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Too much time on your hands mate. Lol dear oh dear... So Im right then, you have no actual arguement to what I said ? Ill let you get back to your easter eggs and homework sunshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 I'd love to see Austin here. He could become a real legend like Lambert. Personally i'm not a particular fan of Austin & don't he'd be well suited to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 So Im right then, you have no actual arguement to what I said ? Ill let you get back to your easter eggs and homework sunshine Don't make fun of children with special needs Smirkers, they can't help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Personally i'm not a particular fan of Austin & don't he'd be well suited to us. Tbh of all of the rumours (ings, hernandez etc) I think Austin is the one that would suit us more. Id certainly be happy if he came here. Id rather have someone that could lead the line better but I think for the right price he'd be a good buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Tbh of all of the rumours (ings, hernandez etc) I think Austin is the one that would suit us more. Id certainly be happy if he came here. Id rather have someone that could lead the line better but I think for the right price he'd be a good buy I think we're good enough now to have a proper finisher / poacher in the team for certain games. Whilst we don't have the creative talents that make teams sitting back against us think twice we also don't have a clinical finisher which makes it a very easy decision to teams to sit back against us at the moment. As for Austin I wouldn't mind him but I wonder if we could do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 I think we're good enough now to have a proper finisher / poacher in the team for certain games. Whilst we don't have the creative talents that make teams sitting back against us think twice we also don't have a clinical finisher which makes it a very easy decision to teams to sit back against us at the moment. As for Austin I wouldn't mind him but I wonder if we could do better. We arent built for a clinical finisher, and besides, to utilise one you need to create chances. Against the teams that sit back we just dont create enough chances so having an overpaid Hernandez hanging around isnt going to change much that end. I hope we could do better than Austin too, but as I said, at the right price we'll get a good player IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 We arent built for a clinical finisher, and besides, to utilise one you need to create chances. Against the teams that sit back we just dont create enough chances so having an overpaid Hernandez hanging around isnt going to change much that end. I hope we could do better than Austin too, but as I said, at the right price we'll get a good player IMO What do you mean by that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 What do you mean by that? Its not the way we play, we play with effectively 2 transitional midfielders, one of which sits in when the team is on the attacking transition to allow for the fullbacks to push on. We then play with a flexible bank of three that narrow and support a front man that comes deep to support play and arrive late. A 'clinical' finisher such as Hernandez will just upset the way we play. For now atleast I dont think we can accomodate him. And besides I think we will be going backwards. There is a reason none of the top 6 play with a striker like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 "Clinical finisher" just means he is good at shooting. Every team should want someone who is good at finishing moves off with a goal, I don't see how a team can't be "built for that". Regarding Charlie Austin, I've seen a few Saints fans think he is quite small... he is actually only 2 inches shorter than Pelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 "Clinical finisher" just means he is good at shooting. Every team should want someone who is good at finishing moves off with a goal, I don't see how a team can't be "built for that". Regarding Charlie Austin, I've seen a few Saints fans think he is quite small... he is actually only 2 inches shorter than Pelle. You know what people meant, you are just looking for an arguement and being a pedantic prat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 You know what people meant, you are just looking for an arguement and being a pedantic prat MLG, is right :/ A clinical finisher is someone who is good at shootind finishing- what you're trying to say I suppose is that we can't play with a 'poacher', which is what Hernandez is described as. Personally, I'd be happy with all types of strikers- gives us more options to turn it around and adjust our tactics depending on teams etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Have heard that Charlie Austin will be signing in the Summer. I'm not one who normally is ITK, this comes from a friend who works with someone close to Austin and has no interest in football. Not a done deal yet but very likely to happen apparently. BBC Gossip page says Newcastle want him too and they will bid £10M. Hope we get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 You know what people meant, you are just looking for an arguement and being a pedantic prat To be honest, a little like you earlier in this thread with Avenue Saint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 To be honest, a little like you earlier in this thread with Avenue Saint. Theres a difference between this little arguement and believing that we wouldnt go about reconstructing the squad again ? Im sorry but if you seriously believe this years transfer model would in any way be consistantly successful then you are a fool. We will not willingly sell 5-6 first team players again, we got away with it this year. But if we try it again it wont be anywhere near so successful. So no, its not really anythig like it is it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Theres a difference between this little arguement and believing that we wouldnt go about reconstructing the squad again ? Im sorry but if you seriously believe this years transfer model would in any way be consistantly successful then you are a fool. We will not willingly sell 5-6 first team players again, we got away with it this year. But if we try it again it wont be anywhere near so successful. So no, its not really anythig like it is it ? Oooooh look, she's having a go at me now! I think you take this internet forum business a little too seriously mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Oooooh look, she's having a go at me now! I think you take this internet forum business a little too seriously mate. So thats it then ? You have no actual arguement to make ? Ill be glad when easters over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 We arent built for a clinical finisher, and besides, to utilise one you need to create chances. Against the teams that sit back we just dont create enough chances so having an overpaid Hernandez hanging around isnt going to change much that end. I hope we could do better than Austin too, but as I said, at the right price we'll get a good player IMO I think we are for at least 10-12 games a season. Teams come to St Marys and sit back - we've got scope for a player who sits on the central defenders and stays within the width of the 18 yard box and has nice movement in the box. We need to create more but even if we don't that promotes the need for a good poacher / finisher even more really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 So thats it then ? You have no actual arguement to make ? Ill be glad when easters over... No argument from me other than to say that Easter is indeed over. I could mention your poor spelling but wouldn't wish to upset you any further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Austin would be a good signing, to score that many goals in that terrible QPR team is a testament to his ability.He also scores all sort of goals, good in the air, decent pace and movement, hard worker, good with both feet what's not to like? Benteke would also be great, though I suspect we'd need £20 million for him and I could more see someone like Liverpool going for him, but disagree that he wouldn't want to come here, we are a club on the up and with his indifferent form for most of the season I can't see the big boys going for him. If any of the big teams need a striker (and only really Liverpool do) they need World Class and Benteke isn't there yet. Pretty much the same situation I think with Lukaku last year, he'd cost them a lot and is a bit of a gamble for them. Dzeko is most likely on his wy out, he'd be a real coup for us, marquee signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 "Clinical finisher" just means he is good at shooting. Every team should want someone who is good at finishing moves off with a goal, I don't see how a team can't be "built for that". Regarding Charlie Austin, I've seen a few Saints fans think he is quite small... he is actually only 2 inches shorter than Pelle. I think he's 6'2"? Not exactly a small guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Let's swap Clyne for van Persie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggy Bottom Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Let's swap Clyne for van Persie This + 20 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Let's swap Clyne for van Persie And where would we find the 10 million or so per annum to pay him ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 I honestly don't want RVP, not that he'd come here. I remember when Pires signed for Villa a couple of years ago and some posters were saying he was world class and only a moron wouldn't want him at Saints. The guy has glass knees. He had 18 decent months at Arsenal, then one decent season at Man Utd and has spent the rest of his career in the physio room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 You realise this isnt the football manager thread ? You realise that wasnt a very smart response ? So Im right then, you have no actual arguement to what I said ? Ill let you get back to your easter eggs and homework sunshine You know what people meant, you are just looking for an arguement and being a pedantic prat Theres a difference between this little arguement and believing that we wouldnt go about reconstructing the squad again ? Im sorry but if you seriously believe this years transfer model would in any way be consistantly successful then you are a fool. We will not willingly sell 5-6 first team players again, we got away with it this year. But if we try it again it wont be anywhere near so successful. So no, its not really anythig like it is it ? So thats it then ? You have no actual arguement to make ? Ill be glad when easters over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Meanwhile ... back to the football. Michu (Swansea), we were once interested (allegedly) ..... likely to be sold with only a year left on his contract ... one or two million offer?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 13 April, 2015 Share Posted 13 April, 2015 Meanwhile ... back to the football. Michu (Swansea), we were once interested (allegedly) ..... likely to be sold with only a year left on his contract ... one or two million offer?? Definitely, I'd take Shelvey off them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 14 April, 2015 Share Posted 14 April, 2015 So Im right then, you have no actual arguement to what I said ? Ill let you get back to your easter eggs and homework sunshine Lol you prat. I know you spend your life on here but i only post 3x a day. Whilst you mention "homework" and "easter", it is spelt ARGUMENT" Jog on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 14 April, 2015 Share Posted 14 April, 2015 Don't make fun of children with special needs Smirkers, they can't help it. Using a sensitive issue like this to have a pathetic dig... Good one! #still dim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 14 April, 2015 Share Posted 14 April, 2015 Lol you prat. I know you spend your life on here but i only post 3x a day. Whilst you mention "homework" and "easter", it is spelt ARGUMENT" Jog on. You still dont have a relevant response then ?! Oh well As per Michu he has been at Napoli and done reletively sod all. Last year he was perhaps what we wanted but Im not sure now. I think we could do better. Shelvey ? Yeah Id take shelvey, liked him since he destroyed us as a 16/17 yr old for charlton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanyamaisatank Posted 14 April, 2015 Share Posted 14 April, 2015 Bentenke would be ideal ,however not sure i can see it happening centre mid -classie seems like its going to happen havent really seen him play if im honest ,but if leaves up to the hype hell be alright right back(if clyne leaves)- would like to see sam byram join tonnes of pace and great ability if not maybe a move for jenkinson Goalkeeper- maybe back in for butland for a year but would need a long term understudy as well michu as an option for europe(hopefully) certainly going to be another interesting summer,hopefully slightly more enjoyable this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 15 April, 2015 Share Posted 15 April, 2015 Not sure he ca do a job for us but............ http://metro.co.uk/2015/04/15/southampton-transfer-target-tonny-vilhena-wants-to-leave-feyenoord-5151815/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 15 April, 2015 Share Posted 15 April, 2015 Not sure he ca do a job for us but............ http://metro.co.uk/2015/04/15/southampton-transfer-target-tonny-vilhena-wants-to-leave-feyenoord-5151815/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pretty sure this has been done and dusted for months, bar the official confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 15 April, 2015 Share Posted 15 April, 2015 You still dont have a relevant response then ?! Oh well As per Michu he has been at Napoli and done reletively sod all. Last year he was perhaps what we wanted but Im not sure now. I think we could do better. Shelvey ? Yeah Id take shelvey, liked him since he destroyed us as a 16/17 yr old for charlton This article is pondering whether Swansea should get him back. Decent bit of background. Injury seems to have been his main problem. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/should-swansea-city-take-michu-8995002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 15 April, 2015 Share Posted 15 April, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-monitoring-matt-phillips-after-5526311 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 15 April, 2015 Share Posted 15 April, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-monitoring-matt-phillips-after-5526311 A lot of assists but who is he going to assist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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