marc_saint Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 His wife posted this on Facebook today..... Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
hypochondriac Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Would be disappointing but I suppose we would have some depth for Europe.
iansums Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Don't worry, she's left Eljero and is coming to live with me.
spyinthesky Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Would be very underwhelming. Indeed btw what is the latest on our 'star man'!!! Mayuka?
Saint Charlie Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Maybe coincides with Gaston suddenly being ditched too.
sambosa75 Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 If it's for squad depth like Martina, I am all for it.
nosaint Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Dutch site voetbalzone.nl just reports today that Elia's German club Werder Bremen has not been contacted by SFC about Elia. He has to train apart from the team and is up for sale with one year left of his contract.
Saints foreva Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Newcastle game aside, he was pretty poor for us.
nosaint Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 I wonder. Could be that SFC is interested but only after qualifying for the EL group fase. In the mean time the transfer value of Elia decreases as he has no future at Werder Bremen.
marc_saint Posted 19 July, 2015 Author Posted 19 July, 2015 Maybe he is moving elsewhere in England? But living in Southampton?
Ludwig Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Sunderland maybe. **** Advocaat surely knows Elia. Not matter what you feel about Elia, there's no need for the insults towards Advocaat. He has always seemed a man of honour to me. But then again, that's just typical of this forum, always ready to be nasty, regardless of whether it's justified or not. I just hope he hasn't read this thread.
Window Cleaner Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Not matter what you feel about Elia, there's no need for the insults towards Advocaat. He has always seemed a man of honour to me. But then again, that's just typical of this forum, always ready to be nasty, regardless of whether it's justified or not. I just hope he hasn't read this thread. Irony I suppose. If not ****=dîck
david in sweden Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 I recall that Koeman was quite taken aback when he heard than former World Cup player Elia was available and raved about how good he was. Now that we have signed Clasie, it may make Elia's return a bit smoother and not ruffle too many feathers with the fans. I'm sure that no-one sees him as a first team regular, but his experience may be very useful. TRUE - he didn't set the world alight on his loan period, but that came at a time when we had 4-5 injuries and with no-one able to score goals, everyone looked ordinary. IF..he's returning to SMS, the investment may be minimal compared with a" big-money " signing, and who knows? - given time - he may surprise everyone.
SaintLiam Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Not matter what you feel about Elia, there's no need for the insults towards Advocaat. He has always seemed a man of honour to me. But then again, that's just typical of this forum, always ready to be nasty, regardless of whether it's justified or not. I just hope he hasn't read this thread.
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Maybe he is moving elsewhere in England? Seems unlikely given that her first post says 'Southampton' underneath 'Moved to England'.
stedje Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Must be on a free. How many squad players do we need?
Pwoite Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Must be on a free. How many squad players do we need? Every time we bring another 'filler' in, it pushes back the opportunity for one of the kids. And Koeman was supposed to be pro youth! Sadly, it seems less like happening, perhaps there aren't any consider good enough.
Gis Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Be glad to have him available in the squad. Very decent option. I'm surprised at the the majority opinion that he has no worthwhile future with Saints.
Saint Charlie Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Seems unlikely given that her first post says 'Southampton' underneath 'Moved to England'. Could just be based on current location though as assume they have some place to stay in Soton which could be an interim measure if he was looking to get sorted with an English club. If they have already moved back then a move somewhere must be pretty imminent though, and Saints the most likely by far. Wouldnt be too bad as a squad player, loads of attacking depth then.
em00jie Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Perhaps a season long loan...obvious he has no future at Bremen
Tom & Gerry Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 I know it's an alien concept to some, but players can improve you know.
Mr Biscuits Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 I know it's an alien concept to some, but players can improve you know. YOU WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT
Ewell Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Seems unlikely given that her first post says 'Southampton' underneath 'Moved to England'. Another Premier league club are less than 40 miles away. If he has returned to Saints then I think that's a good decision, good player.
Tom & Gerry Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 YOU WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT Sorry, I'll get me coat.
supersonic Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 This is internet stalking on the Saint-Armstrong level. Slightly underwhelmed by this signing if true.
krissyboy31 Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Another Premier league club are less than 40 miles away. If he has returned to Saints then I think that's a good decision, good player. This, I don't think he's a world beater but I think he's a decent player and more decent than he has shown so far. Not all players hit the ground running, when they come to the PL, after all, it took half a season for people to decide the Mane is not actually sh!t and may just be a reasonable player.
Nolan Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Elia's twitter profile says he is a Saints player. Don't think that was there last week. Sent from my HTC Desire 310 using Tapatalk
Puddings and Monkeys Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Be glad to have him available in the squad. Very decent option. I'm surprised at the the majority opinion that he has no worthwhile future with Saints. Amen brother.
SaintMB Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 He's done ok for us in a first half season, so I'm happy if he joins us.
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Can't wait to read some posters reactions on here if we sign the names i have been told. My own opinion is i think they will be good additions. This was K,Billy's cryptic comment before Clasie signed, on the main HCDAJFU thread. I wonder if he was alluding to Elia amongst the potential signings? I assumed he meant Vlaar, as his potential signing would be negatively received by most, but maybe it's Elia? FWIW, I think he'd be a good addition particular if he gets (the rest of) a good pre season with us as it must be hard to join midway through a season on a temporary deal and hit the ground running. There will be plenty of games if we make it to the Europa League group stage and he could be a good one to have around, with the ability to do something a little bit different.
farawaysaint Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Probably what Kbilly was referring to when he said he was looking forward to the reaction of people on here when we brought a couple of the linked names in. Eljiro is ok a backup and now has an English half season under his belt, we could do a lot worse.
s0108787 Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 I believe he struggled with injuries. It is entirely feasible that he is still a talented player who just struggled to get up to.speed and fully match fit / sharp...
Saint Charlie Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 I believe he struggled with injuries. It is entirely feasible that he is still a talented player who just struggled to get up to.speed and fully match fit / sharp... It is, but then you would really want him to start with the squad in pre season. If we get him I would imagine its because Bremen have reduced their price as they just want to get shot of his wages and yet still wanted €5m.
nta786 Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 He's good on fifa 15 Elia, Mane, Jay Rod, Long, Mayuka... Pace wh*re...
Baird of the land Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Wasn't particularly impressed by him during his loan spell. Is this sort of arrival going to block opportunities out wide for the likes of Mcqueen/Isgrove/Gallagher? I guess if Gaston is about to be shipped out again(which would be a tad disappointing) then it may make more sense. I still think there's a very good reason he's going to be available so cheap, and i'd be very put off by his rather dubious history as i would a 2nd hand car.
Saint Rees Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Not sure why signing Elia would mean there's no longer room for Gaston, pretty sure Les Reed said in a recent interview that Ronald's giving him a chance this season anyway?
Nolan Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Wasn't particularly impressed by him during his loan spell. Is this sort of arrival going to block opportunities out wide for the likes of Mcqueen/Isgrove/Gallagher? I guess if Gaston is about to be shipped out again(which would be a tad disappointing) then it may make more sense. I still think there's a very good reason he's going to be available so cheap, and i'd be very put off by his rather dubious history as i would a 2nd hand car. Of course it is. We wouldn't be getting in an player that was worse than other options available. Sent from my HTC Desire 310 using Tapatalk
ErwinK1961 Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 Wasn't particularly impressed by him during his loan spell. Is this sort of arrival going to block opportunities out wide for the likes of Mcqueen/Isgrove/Gallagher? I guess if Gaston is about to be shipped out again(which would be a tad disappointing) then it may make more sense. I still think there's a very good reason he's going to be available so cheap, and i'd be very put off by his rather dubious history as i would a 2nd hand car. This is my thoughts. Seeing as one of our strengths is bringing youth through, I'd rather see the money put towards more important areas and give the likes of McQueen, Isgrove and Hesketh games.
St Chalet Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 I think he showed a few things that given a pre-season he could be a useful squad player for us. The Newcastle game where he was deployed as a second striker paid dividends. If he is not too expensive I think he'd be a solid addition.
pluto Posted 19 July, 2015 Posted 19 July, 2015 I thought Les Reed said we wouldnt be making these sort of 'squad filler throwaway signings' ?
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