ErwinK1961 Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 @JWTelegraph: Southampton sign Maarten Stekelenburg and, perhaps more important, Callum Slatery signs first pro deal. Arsenal and MU were both keen...
SuperSAINT Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 @JWTelegraph: Southampton sign Maarten Stekelenburg and, perhaps more important, Callum Slatery signs first pro deal. Arsenal and MU were both keen... Now that's good news!
S-Clarke Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 That is very positive, he's a very sought after youngster. Lots of clubs were circling, i believe he even had numerous offers. He knows where he's best at.
St Chalet Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Excellent news, that's another £30m banked in 3 years time.
SuperSAINT Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 That is very positive, he's a very sought after youngster. Lots of clubs were circling, i believe he even had numerous offers. He knows where he's best at. Has he signed because he's just turned 17? Seems like he's been 16 for about 3 years with all the Arsenal links in the press.
krissyboy31 Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Good news for now but still have the feeling he won't be with us for long. More Luke Shaw than JWP but I might be wrong.
S-Clarke Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Has he signed because he's just turned 17? Seems like he's been 16 for about 3 years with all the Arsenal links in the press. He's had numerous offers from what I heard, all on the table. I think you're right in that he could only sign once he was 17 - but he could have gone elsewhere.
Colinjb Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Glad he has stuck with us. Time for him to fulfill his potential....
SuperSAINT Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 He's had numerous offers from what I heard, all on the table. I think you're right in that he could only sign once he was 17 - but he could have gone elsewhere. Yeah, that's what I was worried about. So pleased he's signed up.
krissyboy31 Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Weren't Chelsea really gunning for him? And Arsenal and the Manchester teams I believe.
S-Clarke Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Weren't Chelsea really gunning for him? and the rest. He had the pick.
S-Clarke Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 And chose us. Unless he fancied a long holiday to Arnhem, then it was pointless signing for Chelsea.
Sour Mash Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 He's had numerous offers from what I heard, all on the table. I think you're right in that he could only sign once he was 17 - but he could have gone elsewhere. Interesting. Where did you hear this from? Which clubs were offering him deals?
The9 Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 (edited) It's on Saints Wall. Tell a lie, no it isn't. I've seen it somewhere. Probably up there. Edited 22 June, 2015 by The9
S-Clarke Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Interesting. Where did you hear this from? Which clubs were offering him deals? I know 1 or 2 people close to the academy, so i can get a good idea about stuff like this. Obviously it's not total gospel, but he had the 'big 4' , Liverpool and a couple of European clubs hovering. He is known as one of the most exciting prospects we have produced, which is why he's been so closely guarded. The club know this kid is the real thing.
SuperSAINT Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 I know 1 or 2 people close to the academy, so i can get a good idea about stuff like this. Obviously it's not total gospel, but he had the 'big 4' , Liverpool and a couple of European clubs hovering. He is known as one of the most exciting prospects we have produced, which is why he's been so closely guarded. The club know this kid is the real thing. That reminds me actually, I believe Bayern were mentioned at one point as having an interest.
SuperSAINT Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Just look on his Twitter. It's done. He's retweeted MLG
david in sweden Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Excellent news, that's another £30m banked in 3 years time. ......so hopefully, we'll get 2-3 good seasons out of him before he departs .......but perhaps £30 million sounds " a bit cheap" for the going rate in 2018?
Redslo Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Has he signed because he's just turned 17? Seems like he's been 16 for about 3 years with all the Arsenal links in the press. According to Transfermarkt he is still 16 and was born 8/2/1999. http://www.transfermarkt.com/callum-slattery/profil/spieler/332342
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 The good news just keeps on coming. Morgan and Clyne to leave tomorrow + Osvaldo announcing he's signed a new 10 year deal to stay a Saints forever then, to balance this out?
Matthew Le God Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 (edited) Just look on his Twitter. It's done. He's retweeted MLG https://twitter.com/MatthewLeGod/status/613067590945099776 Edited 22 June, 2015 by Matthew Le God
SO16_Saint Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Who/what is he? Don't recall ever hearing of him
Toadhall Saint Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Who/what is he? Don't recall ever hearing of him The next messi
S-Clarke Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Who/what is he? Don't recall ever hearing of him A very talented attacking midfield player. http://metro.co.uk/2015/03/22/arsenal-and-bayern-munich-are-interested-in-young-southampton-midfielder-callum-slattery-5115569/ http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/432152/Arsenal-Bayern-Munich-Southampton-midfielder-NOT-Morgan-Schneiderlin We've done very well to keep him.
markr27 Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 I wonder if he may play a part in pre-season then i.e. first steps of squad integration?
SO16_Saint Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 The next messi ... A very talented attacking midfield player. http://metro.co.uk/2015/03/22/arsenal-and-bayern-munich-are-interested-in-young-southampton-midfielder-callum-slattery-5115569/ http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/432152/Arsenal-Bayern-Munich-Southampton-midfielder-NOT-Morgan-Schneiderlin We've done very well to keep him. Thanks for the replies. He certainly looks promising and could be the real deal. Am ashamed to say I'd not heard of him until today.
View From The Top Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 (edited) Interesting. Where did you hear this from? Which clubs were offering him deals? Arsenal definitely. A Stoke youth coach told me about him, how good he was and how the bigger clubs were after him and was amazed that I'd not heard of him. Very, very highly rated by everyone apparently, but I wouldn't know him from Adam. Edited 23 June, 2015 by View From The Top
SuperSAINT Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Arsenal definitely. A Stoke youth coach told me about him, how good he was and how the bigger clubs were after him and was amazed that I'd not heard of him. Very, very highly rated by everyone apparently, but he wouldn't know him from Adam. Falls in line with some of the other kids we've produced where you start hearing whispers about them around the age of 15...
SuperSAINT Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC CONFIRMED: Youngster Callum Slattery has agreed to sign a long-term professional contract with #SaintsFC.
trousers Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 (edited) http://t.co/C4OPakE86j Youngster Callum Slattery has agreed a long-term professional contract, Southampton Football Club is happy to announce. The midfielder will begin a two-year scholarship on 1st July, with his professional deal kicking in when he turns 17 next February. Slattery was a regular for Southampton’s Under-18s last season, making 25 appearances and netting three goals – including a spectacular strike in an FA Youth Cup victory over West Ham. He also made his Development Squad debut last season, coming off the bench during an Under-21 Premier League Cup victory over Norwich City at the age of 15. Slattery is the current captain of England Under-16s, skippering them to victory in the Montaigu Tournament earlier this year. Executive Director of Football Les Reed commented: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Callum to follow in the footsteps of a long line of homegrown players at this club. “Callum has demonstrated the desire and talent to strive for first-team football at Southampton. He knows this will require the same level of hard work and dedication previous demonstrated by the likes of Gareth Bale and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and more recently by fellow midfielders James Ward-Prowse and Harrison Reed. “Following the signing of two young foreign talents, it is important that we continue to demonstrate that homegrown players remain a priority at this club and the pipeline is still flowing. “Callum has the correct profile to follow the pathway to the first team we have created – he has been brought up in ‘the Southampton Way’. Edited 22 June, 2015 by trousers
Bucks Saint Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 ... Thanks for the replies. He certainly looks promising and could be the real deal. Am ashamed to say I'd not heard of him until today. Have to say i only started following him after that cracking goal he scored last season in the Youth Cup. Brilliant news
St Chalet Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 (edited) Rascal suit and lairy gold watch. #player Edited 22 June, 2015 by St Chalet
Redslo Posted 22 June, 2015 Posted 22 June, 2015 If I read this correctly, he has done nothing but make a non-binding promise to sign a contract next February. Am I missing something? http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/13347198.Slattery_signs_first_Saints_pro_deal/
SNSUN Posted 23 June, 2015 Posted 23 June, 2015 Slattery? He's quite short and he definitely looks older than 16. Who's the dapper dressed chap standing next to him?
Professor Posted 23 June, 2015 Posted 23 June, 2015 Another potential; star coming out of the Academy is something to celebrate, just as the club are, not to get all depressed and miserable about it. If we can believe the press, Callum has already had the opportunity to move his development elsewhere, although believing the press is a very big IF, but the fact is that by taking a two-year scholarship and undertaking to sign a contract on his 17th birthday in February, he, and no doubt his family, have made the decision that this is where he wants to be. As for whether he will move elsewhere in time, there are so many imponderable factors that it is pointless to speculate. We don't know what level of competition this club might be in in another 4 years; o one knows whether any of the super rich clubs will implode if a wealthy backer walks away, and new rules to create a more even playing field for clubs to hold on to their talent and compete fairly remains a possibility that some administrators do want to see. We have a great potential first team payer in Callum Slattery, just as we have in others such as Ryan Seagar. The production line is still flowing.
david in sweden Posted 23 June, 2015 Posted 23 June, 2015 [ATTACH=CONFIG]1712[/ATTACH] Slattery? He's quite short and he definitely looks older than 16. Who's the dapper dressed chap standing next to him? think it's Matt Hale ?....who is in charge of the Academy - on the admin.side.(i.e. not a football coach)
pingwing Posted 23 June, 2015 Posted 23 June, 2015 If I read this correctly, he has done nothing but make a non-binding promise to sign a contract next February. Am I missing something? http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/13347198.Slattery_signs_first_Saints_pro_deal/ I believe you can't sign a pro deal will you turn 17 and the 8th Feb is when that happens for this guy, he'll have signed a final youth contract that will commit him to the pro contract at a guess
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 23 June, 2015 Posted 23 June, 2015 This is great news. However, aren't the rules that you can only sign a 2 year deal when you are 17, and then longer deals when you turn 18?
sotonist Posted 23 June, 2015 Posted 23 June, 2015 If I read this correctly, he has done nothing but make a non-binding promise to sign a contract next February. Am I missing something? http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/13347198.Slattery_signs_first_Saints_pro_deal/ i don't quite understand it either, but he's legally allowed to sign contracts by the law of the land, if not by the law of the football authorities. it may be that there's a contract to sign a contract that is good enough.
Redslo Posted 23 June, 2015 Posted 23 June, 2015 So the key thing is to keep him happy until February without letting him look too good. Then keep him happy until he turns 18 without letting him look too good and then sign him to a five year contract. Let him look good and then sell him after one year. I think that more or less summarizes what we did with Shaw--except his birthday was in the summer which made it easier.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 23 June, 2015 Posted 23 June, 2015 So the key thing is to keep him happy until February without letting him look too good. Then keep him happy until he turns 18 without letting him look too good and then sign him to a five year contract. Let him look good and then sell him after one year. I think that more or less summarizes what we did with Shaw--except his birthday was in the summer which made it easier. His pre-contract agreement is legally binding so really his 18th birthday is the big milestone. That's a long way away so for now we just have to manage his development properly.
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