niceandfriendly Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 But he doesn't make it any cleaere that VVD will come to Saints, just that he's a good player. and obviously answering very direct questions from a persistent interviewer. Queue the buffoons mentioning Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers with reference to what Fonte has said. Oh goodness they're a special bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 What I don't get is all this "Celtic waiting till they've qualified for The CL Group Stage" then will sell him. Surely they'd want to keep their best players and hope to get through to the next stage, or are they basically admitting they can't get any further than that and will just milk the cash cow and get some extra dosh in from Van Dijk as well, regardless of whether they qualify or not. Either way it leaves them with a small window of opportunity (as it does us if we don't get him) to get a replacement in before the transfer window closes. All rather strange. The answer is money. They get a lot of money by being in the group phase. The additional money for getting out of the group phase is not that significant and they will rarely do so even if they keep their better players. They do not need great players to win their league so the key part of their season is the CL qualification phase. This might change in the future if the Rangers ever come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 This is completely different to anything Steven Gerrard or Brendan Rodgers did with regard to our players previously. The SPL is a Mickey Mouse league whose players we can fully expect to want a move to a proper league. Moving from Saints to a team 2-3 places higher in the same league is a very different thing. It's very sweet when people try. Nice effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Southamptic really are a vile club. Who do they think they are that they can just take our players? Why do they keep on stealing our players they should develop their own. Their offer of £7m is an absolute disgrace, clearly just to unsettle the player. If john stone is worth £25m then Virgil must be worth £40m, we should tell them this and not a penny less. Moving from the champions of their country with regular championship football To a midtable premier league club is not a step up. The arrogance of their disgusting players using the media to distablise our players is a disgrace, think either That defector c*nt Fraser Forster has been tapping Virgil up or Rangers have paid Fonte for that interview in an underhand way to destabilise our champions league hopes. Vile club, with deluded arrogant fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Jose's comments are after a bid has been put in by the club and all the comments in the press etc , this seems to be accepted by clubs these days . "Tapping up" has traditionally been done in secret before any bids are put in to get the player interested without the knowledge of his club . This is what causes upset at clubs IMO as you all probably know already ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Southamptic really are a vile club. Who do they think they are that they can just take our players? Why do they keep on stealing our players they should develop their own. Their offer of £7m is an absolute disgrace, clearly just to unsettle the player. If john stone is worth £25m then Virgil must be worth £40m, we should tell them this and not a penny less. Moving from the champions of their country with regular championship football To a midtable premier league club is not a step up. The arrogance of their disgusting players using the media to distablise our players is a disgrace, think either That defector c*nt Fraser Forster has been tapping Virgil up or Rangers have paid Fonte for that interview in an underhand way to destabilise our champions league hopes. Vile club, with deluded arrogant fans. this wasnt funny the first time you did this , any need to repeat everytime we are linked to a player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 this wasnt funny the first time you did this , any need to repeat everytime we are linked to a player? Why do people repeat the same old bo llocks every time on of our players is linked with a move away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 LOL. I look forward to some genius on here telling me how this is, like, completely different to anything Steven Gerrard or Brendan Rodgers did with regard to our players previously. Because Liverpool are all evil and stuff and what Fonte has done here is, you know, fine. Obviously fine. It is completely different because I support saints Anything that is an advantage for saints (like taking another clubs best players) = good Anything that is a disadvantage for saints (like other clubs taking saints best players) = Bad I am a football fan thus automatically a hypocrite and completely illogical when it comes to my club and I'm pretty sure I'm not alone. The fact you and Turkish can't grasp that this is the reality of the average football fan and need to point it out on every thread says more about you two than your average Saints fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Some of these transfer rumours and football gossip are just bollacks I see on the BBC gossip page , the express state RK will the game today . Due to a hamstring injury are the club hiding something deform us ? No RK ruptured his Achilles . Which is a lower leg injury , the hamstring is the top end . Some journos are mega thick You would have thought they would check out the facts before spouting such crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewanyamasfcs Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 LOL. I look forward to some genius on here telling me how this is, like, completely different to anything Steven Gerrard or Brendan Rodgers did with regard to our players previously. Because Liverpool are all evil and stuff and what Fonte has done here is, you know, fine. Obviously fine. Well, Jose Fonte is the captain of Southampton football club. Therefore I love him and couldn't give a **** what he says. Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard, on the other hand, are absolute ******s and I hate Liverpool football club, so anything they say is unacceptable and offends me. Understand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulle Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Southamptic really are a vile club. Who do they think they are that they can just take our players? Why do they keep on stealing our players they should develop their own. Their offer of £7m is an absolute disgrace, clearly just to unsettle the player. If john stone is worth £25m then Virgil must be worth £40m, we should tell them this and not a penny less. Moving from the champions of their country with regular championship football To a midtable premier league club is not a step up. The arrogance of their disgusting players using the media to distablise our players is a disgrace, think either That defector c*nt Fraser Forster has been tapping Virgil up or Rangers have paid Fonte for that interview in an underhand way to destabilise our champions league hopes. Vile club, with deluded arrogant fans. That time of the month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulle Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Latest snippet I've heard, Celtic are trying to get a Scandinavian CB in so that Van Dijk can leave. We are after a loan signing plus a top midfielder with premiership experience. Pinch of salt job from me. I have a friend who is a proffesional footballer on a relatively high level in Denmark, and he said to me some time ago, that Kristoffer Ajer were going to Celtic. He is that all-round kind of player who everybody needs, 6.5 feet high and is the youngest captain in the history of Norwegian football (17 years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 why are we talking about transfers to the media. not how we do it (apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Why do people repeat the same old bo llocks every time on of our players is linked with a move away? Come on, you are a better troll than this effort. Besides, we all know that VvD is now certain to move to Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 It is completely different because I support saints Anything that is an advantage for saints (like taking another clubs best players) = good Anything that is a disadvantage for saints (like other clubs taking saints best players) = Bad I am a football fan thus automatically a hypocrite and completely illogical when it comes to my club and I'm pretty sure I'm not alone. The fact you and Turkish can't grasp that this is the reality of the average football fan and need to point it out on every thread says more about you two than your average Saints fan Well said. It seems beyond some what a football fan is. It shouldn't be a surprise that on a clubs supporters forum that posters are more positive towards, show bias towards etc our club and our players. It's amazing that people are criticised for being positive or enjoying the club. You say its the two of them that add these repetitive comments, the way they are often the only posters who back each other up, I'm not convinced it is two people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 He is the youngest captain in the history of Norwegian football (17 years). I could have sworn the Norwegians have been playing football longer than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Now we would be going ape**** if the captain of another club said that about one of our players. If you can't beat them............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 It is completely different because I support saints Anything that is an advantage for saints (like taking another clubs best players) = good Anything that is a disadvantage for saints (like other clubs taking saints best players) = Bad I am a football fan thus automatically a hypocrite and completely illogical when it comes to my club and I'm pretty sure I'm not alone. The fact you and Turkish can't grasp that this is the reality of the average football fan and need to point it out on every thread says more about you two than your average Saints fan He's right you know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulle Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 I could have sworn the Norwegians have been playing football longer than that Haha I think you got it anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Fonte was probably asked about him and what he thought about him or another defender being signed,he has given a honest answer,its not like Fonte has called a press conference just to talk about VVD. On the plus side last time Fonte spoke about a player (Cedric) he had signed a few days later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Monkey Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 I would imagine that this one is pretty close to being done, and Fonte knows it, hence why he is talking about it quite openly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 I keep telling you, but nobody seems to listen. Wait and let Mr Reed do his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Needless comments. Once we have paid the money they want for him and then Fonte can chat about him all he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Poor from Fonte, but expect it's because it's pretty much done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Or it's a desperate bid to stop him joining Everton Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 https://twitter.com/tfoenami/status/630398459582017536 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 was just coming on to post it and by all accounts was awesome again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Hard to knock Fonte there. He was only answering questions put to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Time to buy him has come. Up the offer and get him in quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulgrew21 Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 He was. I'm pretty surprised at the figures being reported. He's better than Wanyama so I'd have thought the club would want at least that for him. His behaviour on twitter and you're centre half's comment suggest he'll be joining you anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 To be fair I wouldn't begrudge spending 12m on him as he will get bought eventually for about 35m in 3yrs time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulgrew21 Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 He really is an incredible talent. It's so bizarre seeing a 6 foot 4 centre half bang free kicks into the top corner from 30 yards out, especially up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 He was. I'm pretty surprised at the figures being reported. He's better than Wanyama so I'd have thought the club would want at least that for him. His behaviour on twitter and you're centre half's comment suggest he'll be joining you anyway. What has VVD said on Twitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 What has VVD said on Twitter? Nothing, he has just followed/liked a bunch of Saints players, think Luke Shaw a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Just pay the asking price. It's not as if we're short of cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Just pay the asking price. It's not as if we're short of cash.i am very worried Everton is going to swoop in and we get left in the cold. At this point, we better be prepared to pay the price and then some. I am sure there is a plan B, but no clue. today should have crystalized that we need a CB, if it wasn't already abundantly clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 i am very worried Everton is going to swoop in and we get left in the cold. At this point, we better be prepared to pay the price and then some. I am sure there is a plan B, but no clue. today should have crystalized that we need a CB, if it wasn't already abundantly clear. Everton can only afford him if Stones leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Everton can only afford him if Stones leaves. Stones will leave IMO. Shouldn't even be a factor. We have known we needed a CB since it was clear Toby was leaving, so we must have a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Stones will leave IMO. Shouldn't even be a factor. We have known we needed a CB since it was clear Toby was leaving, so we must have a plan. It's obvious that VVD is 1st choice but no doubt we have a back up in mind if Celtic refuse to sell. It's CMD that I'm more concerned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 It's obvious that VVD is 1st choice but no doubt we have a back up in mind if Celtic refuse to sell. It's CMD that I'm more concerned about. Yep, CDM is a bigger concern. Arguably we need another CDM that can match, if not exceed what we currently have there, though wonder if the club is thinking along similar lines, given its not insignificant investment in Clasie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Stones will leave IMO. Shouldn't even be a factor. We have known we needed a CB since it was clear Toby was leaving, so we must have a plan. I reckon we do have a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Just pay the asking price. It's not as if we're short of cash. Please can you inform the club of your brilliant suggestion at your earliest convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 I reckon we do have a plan. Don't be silly, of course we don't. We're run like a seaside b&b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Yep, CDM is a bigger concern. Arguably we need another CDM that can match, if not exceed what we currently have there, though wonder if the club is thinking along similar lines, given its not insignificant investment in Clasie. Looking at the Celtic forums it appears to be their view that VVD could play CDM very effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Looking at the Celtic forums it appears to be their view that VVD could play CDM very effectively. Think he could -and would probably do a better job than Toby when he played there, though ultimately it's a question of bodies. There should be no pressure on Clasie to deliver straight away (great if he does); if he doesn't -and its a massive hole he's having to fill; not so sure I'd fancy that our first choice CB playing too many games at CDM. Never mind if Vic also gets injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Please can you inform the club of your brilliant suggestion at your earliest convenience. Just sent Les a message on whatsapp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 (edited) Could we not have bought the guy this time last year for the paltry sum of a 8 mil? Apparently that was too much of a stretch? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2739288/Toby-Alderweireld-Virgil-van-Dijk-Southampton-boss-Ronald-Koeman-s-radar.html A bird in the hand... Edited 9 August, 2015 by Plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 VVD for CDM anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 VVD for CDM anyone? Exactly what I was thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 9 August, 2015 Share Posted 9 August, 2015 Would love to get this one done. Looks a top player, although it's the SPL Went down to Newcastle today.... After recovering from the stair climb I enjoyed the game..... Just thought our marking was a little loose especially first half. Saying that it's an easy game watching from the height we were at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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