saint_roffa Posted 22 April, 2015 Posted 22 April, 2015 Jetro Willems has 12 assists this season for PSV in the Eredivisie. Remarkable for a 21 year old left back. Only once before a defender did 12 assists in the Eredivisie: PSV player Ronald Koeman (season 1988-1989). Still a few games to play.
syd_barrett_saint Posted 23 April, 2015 Posted 23 April, 2015 Take Pelle out and we play it on the deck - Which suits most of our players. Then imagine Hernandez on the end of all the easy chances Pelle fluffs each game. Only problem is Hernandez isn't really a realistic option. I'm all for scrapping this hold up business. Pelle does do it very well but he is also on the end of so many of our chances. Yep, I think Chelsea away was proof enough that "a big man to hold up the play" isn't always necessary. A good option to have for some games maybe, but I'd like to see us go with Mane, J Rod and one other (maybe Chicharito... or Ings, who knows) for a lot of games next season.
SuperSAINT Posted 23 April, 2015 Posted 23 April, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southampton-line-up-basels-fabian-5570075?
Benny F Posted 23 April, 2015 Posted 23 April, 2015 I don't see how Hernandez would fit into our system tbh - our striker is always key to how we go about attacking in terms of holding the ball up, winning the ball in the air and providing killer passes to players running in behind him. Hernandez just doesn't have those aspects to his game, similarly neither does Danny Ings. Either of those players could work well playing the kind of role that Mane has this season, playing off Pelle in a second striker role, but Ron has shown that he likes his 4-3-3 so I imagine we'll get in players to suit that system. Gestede may not be such a bad shout after all! We only play like that because we have a big man up the front. Hernandez worked his ass off yesterday for Real madrid. Impressed me because I wasnt keen. Take out our big man and we play it on the ground.
beavis17 Posted 23 April, 2015 Posted 23 April, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southampton-line-up-basels-fabian-5570075? He would certainly be a decent back-up option if we didn't get Toby.
SuperSAINT Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 "Ronald Koeman wants £20million-rated Dutch full-back Gregory van der Wiel from Paris Saint-Germain to replace Nathaniel Clyne, who is wanted by BOTH Manchester clubs."
stevy777_x Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 "Ronald Koeman wants £20million-rated Dutch full-back Gregory van der Wiel from Paris Saint-Germain to replace Nathaniel Clyne, who is wanted by BOTH Manchester clubs." God no, stay away from him. The fact that he is rated at 20 mil makes me want to barf.
Avenue Saint Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 "Ronald Koeman wants £20million-rated Dutch full-back Gregory van der Wiel from Paris Saint-Germain to replace Nathaniel Clyne, who is wanted by BOTH Manchester clubs." Wheres that from? You missed out the hp stuff
Bewildered Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Wheres that from? You missed out the hp stuff It's from The Sun, reported by Alan Nixon.
Avenue Saint Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 It's from The Sun, reported by Alan Nixon. Thanks.
doddisalegend Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 I see Memphis Depay has been having secret talks (so secret they are in the paper:D ) with Liverpool. Surely he'd rather play for Koeman than Brenda (or not)? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/memphis-depay-holds-secret-liverpool-5578040
Convict Colony Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 I see Memphis Depay has been having secret talks (so secret they are in the paper:D ) with Liverpool. Surely he'd rather play for Koeman than Brenda (or not)? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/memphis-depay-holds-secret-liverpool-5578040 If there is one thing Liverpool do well is selling their delusions of grandeur that innocent foreign players fall for and then get locked in to a 4yr contract with little hope of escape during which time their houses get broken into while they play away from home.
sydneysaint17 Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 (edited) No idea if this is the right thread, but my predictions for the summer would be; OUT; Clyne - £20m Toby - £1m fee from Athletico Morgan - £30m Jay Rod - £14m £55m IN; Janmaat - £10m? Vilhenna £3m Clasie £12m Krul - £5m Ings or Hernandez - Free (with compensation) or £10m Vlaar - Free Elia - £3m £43m (max) Not incredibly unrealistic in terms of fee's received or calibre of players targeted. That summer (with preferential signings) would see us line up as follows on the first day of next season ----------------------Krul---------------------- Janmaat-------Fonte--------Vlaar-------Bertrand ----------------Clasie---------Wanyama----------- ------------------------Davis--------------------------- Mane------------------------------------Tadic/Long----- ----------------------Hernandez------------------ SUBS; Gazza, Targett, Yoshi, Vilhenna, JWP, Pelle, Elia, Tadic/Long Thoughts? Edited 25 April, 2015 by sydneysaint17 maths error...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Thoughts? Although it's tempting for Koeman to look at the eredivisie/Dutch players, I don't believe he would go for 6 Dutch players in his team. Although Vilhenna, Clasie and Krul are very possible. I think Elia may leave.
vivasadio Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Krul isn't very good, cost Newcastle lots of times this season
sydneysaint17 Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Although it's tempting for Koeman to look at the eredivisie/Dutch players, I don't believe he would go for 6 Dutch players in his team. Although Vilhenna, Clasie and Krul are very possible. I think Elia may leave. Been linked with Janmaat who is versatile, has prem experience and wouldnt cost the earth. Same story with Vlaar, ticks a lot of boxes although I can see us going after a more long term replacement if the money is there.
SuperSAINT Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/2418397/southampton-interested-in-patrick-bamford-sources?
Wade Garrett Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Krul isn't very good, cost Newcastle lots of times this season Agreed.
S-Clarke Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Bamford would be absolutely fantastic. He's an excellent player. I think he's only got a couple of years left at Chelsea, and obviously he's not going to play there. I reckon we could get him, and he'd be such a Les Reed signing. Can see this happening.
Saint Matty 76 Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Ah apparently it's just a loan, would rather we gave Seager a go. No point in loans without a future fee, better to develop our own than someone elses.
Lighthouse Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Ah apparently it's just a loan, would rather we gave Seager a go. No point in loans without a future fee, better to develop our own than someone elses. There is if they are a decent player. Supposing we don't sign Toby permanently, we're still better off having him this season.
Convict Colony Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 No idea if this is the right thread, but my predictions for the summer would be; OUT; Clyne - £20m Toby - £1m fee from Athletico Morgan - £30m Jay Rod - £14m £55m IN; Janmaat - £10m? Vilhenna £3m Clasie £12m Krul - £5m Ings or Hernandez - Free (with compensation) or £10m Vlaar - Free Elia - £3m £43m (max) Not incredibly unrealistic in terms of fee's received or calibre of players targeted. That summer (with preferential signings) would see us line up as follows on the first day of next season ----------------------Krul---------------------- Janmaat-------Fonte--------Vlaar-------Bertrand ----------------Clasie---------Wanyama----------- ------------------------Davis--------------------------- Mane------------------------------------Tadic/Long----- ----------------------Hernandez------------------ SUBS; Gazza, Targett, Yoshi, Vilhenna, JWP, Pelle, Elia, Tadic/Long Thoughts? Thankfully your not our accountant amigo OUT; Clyne - £20m Toby - £1m fee from Athletico Morgan - £30m Jay Rod - £14m £55m Its actually 65M
Smirking_Saint Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 If anyone thinks that Hernandez is not good enough for SFC......is mental. He turned us down for Real Madrid last season....can you blame him! We want him,for 1st team action week i,week out....if he turns us down fair enough. But he is class. Man UTD fans couldn't believe they let him go.......snap him up saints. Hermandez+10m for Clyne....thanks very much. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Behave lard, lets get 20m for clyne and get someone in that fits the system shall we
Smirking_Saint Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 I don't see how Hernandez would fit into our system tbh - our striker is always key to how we go about attacking in terms of holding the ball up, winning the ball in the air and providing killer passes to players running in behind him. Hernandez just doesn't have those aspects to his game, similarly neither does Danny Ings. Either of those players could work well playing the kind of role that Mane has this season, playing off Pelle in a second striker role, but Ron has shown that he likes his 4-3-3 so I imagine we'll get in players to suit that system. Gestede may not be such a bad shout after all! This
Smirking_Saint Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Yep, I think Chelsea away was proof enough that "a big man to hold up the play" isn't always necessary. A good option to have for some games maybe, but I'd like to see us go with Mane, J Rod and one other (maybe Chicharito... or Ings, who knows) for a lot of games next season. You mean chelsea that play Drogba when Costa is injured ?
Bewildered Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 (edited) Alexsandar Dragovic http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/438623/Southampton-Arsenal-Man-United-Alexsandar-Dragovic Quincy Promes http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-set-sights-8million-rated-spartak-5583664 Edited 25 April, 2015 by Bewildered
itchen_dan Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Patrick Bamford - Permanent or Loan http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-starlet-patrick-bamford-ronald-5584150
Lighthouse Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Alexsandar Dragovic http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/438623/Southampton-Arsenal-Man-United-Alexsandar-Dragovic He could well be playing Champions League football next season with Dynamo. On the other hand the Ukrainian domestic league has pretty much collapsed. Tavria and Sevastopol were expelled after the annexation of the Crimea. Kryvbas and Arsenal Kiev went bust and 5 teams can't play in their home cities because of the civil war.
Saint IQ Posted 25 April, 2015 Posted 25 April, 2015 Krul isn't very good, cost Newcastle lots of times this season He used to be good, maybe he needs a new challenge
syd_barrett_saint Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 You mean chelsea that play Drogba when Costa is injured ? What's that got to do with what you quoted me saying?
Bewildered Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/572944/Southampton-Daryl-Janmaat-Newcastle-exit-Mike-Ashley Another article suggesting Southampton will try and get Janmaat in to replace Clyne. Something to it? Or idle speculation due to the player being a Dutchman who has played under Koeman before?
Smirking_Saint Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 What's that got to do with what you quoted me saying? Everything It shows when their 'big man' is out they play another 'big man' to help them hold the play up
syd_barrett_saint Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Everything It shows when their 'big man' is out they play another 'big man' to help them hold the play up Read my initial post again. I was talking about Saints playing well without a big man (Pelle) away to Chelsea. How Chelsea line-up is immaterial to the discussion.
S-Clarke Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Jammat would really be a huge signing for us, such a class player. Newcastle fans rave about him, when given their season, says a lot!
iansums Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Any midfielders out there who can actually put the ball in the net?
Smirking_Saint Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Read my initial post again. I was talking about Saints playing well without a big man (Pelle) away to Chelsea. How Chelsea line-up is immaterial to the discussion. My bad, thought you said Chelsea dont play with a big man You win this time gadget.... This time
saint97 Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Goalkeeper Janmaat in for Clyne Clasie in for Schneiderlin Alderweireld or a new top class cb Sign Elia permanently. Give Gaston one more year, could be key in Europe in my opinion. Keep Wanyama and Mane. +2/3 new players in and that will be a great summer.
saint97 Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Goalkeeper Janmaat in for Clyne Clasie in for Schneiderlin Alderweireld or a new top class cb Sign Elia permanently. Give Gaston one more year, could be key in Europe in my opinion. Keep Wanyama and Mane. +2/3 new players in and that will be a great summer. And a top class striker. God knows how I forgot that.
Badger Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Goalkeeper Janmaat in for Clyne Clasie in for Schneiderlin Alderweireld or a new top class cb Sign Elia permanently. Give Gaston one more year, could be key in Europe in my opinion. Keep Wanyama and Mane. +2/3 new players in and that will be a great summer. Not sure Elia has done enough to warrant being retained,and doubt he'd want to be a squad player, wasn't that the reason for him being ****ed off at his last club ? Gaston ? How many more "last chances" does he need ? If we can recoup something on him this summer then I expect we'll want to take the cash.
Webby Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 What this team lacks is goals. We need another goalscorer, if not two (Austin AND Ings?). We need a midfielder that can create chances and score 10 goals himself. Then we need a gk to replace Forster and a CB to replace Toby if he doesn't sign. A RB if Clyne goes. A replacement for Morgan if he goes too.
Batman Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Be a shame if we only ever spend less than we receive in player sales too. agree with you there. we did that this year by some distance. I get that huge figures are involved in salaries/operating costs. But to not spend what we bring in AGAIN would be a shame, given the huge sums coming in with the TV deals in place
S-Clarke Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Think that team would be far weaker than this years. Be a shame if we only ever spend less than we receive in player sales too. But we did. The fee's for Lallana Shaw, Lovren, Chambers will be on installments - we didn't have 90m to spend. And also you have to take into account wages...signing on fee's...agent fee's.....and given that our wage bill is higher this year, then I think it's fair to assume that we reinvested most, if not all, of what we received in the summer.
Batman Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 But we did. The fee's for Lallana Shaw, Lovren, Chambers will be on installments - we didn't have 90m to spend. And also you have to take into account wages...signing on fee's...agent fee's.....and given that our wage bill is higher this year, then I think it's fair to assume that we reinvested most, if not all, of what we received in the summer. that goes for the money we spent too. so we really never we were what £20m in the black with player trading? that does not take into account £80m TV money or what ever it is.. I hope that this season has put us right with monies owed (outside of player deals) and all that
Whitey Grandad Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 We need two goalkeepers. Forster will do well to be back before this time next year and we need a good reserve.
Smirking_Saint Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 We need two goalkeepers. Forster will do well to be back before this time next year and we need a good reserve. Unfortunately I fear you are correct
SuperSAINT Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 I know the Javier Hernandez debate will rattle on, but £7.5m sounds like a relative bargain. http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/tottenham/manchester_united_boss_hints_at_7_5million_sale_of_spurs_and_southampton_target_1_4049393
Badger Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 I know the Javier Hernandez debate will rattle on, but £7.5m sounds like a relative bargain. http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/tottenham/manchester_united_boss_hints_at_7_5million_sale_of_spurs_and_southampton_target_1_4049393 only if he wants to be here.
Griffo Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 Sigurdsson from Swansea would be perfect. Goal scoring midfielder. Little chance of getting him though.
angelman Posted 26 April, 2015 Posted 26 April, 2015 I know the Javier Hernandez debate will rattle on, but £7.5m sounds like a relative bargain. http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/tottenham/manchester_united_boss_hints_at_7_5million_sale_of_spurs_and_southampton_target_1_4049393 Just scored another goal vs Celta Vigo. Not sure he'll be coming to us.
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