Where did we first hear...

[NickG]

The signings of Pelle, Tadic and Clasie were pretty obvious after Koemans comments etc.

 

But where did the information first come out for the other recent transfers?

 

Mathink most seem to be journalists, including our locals, rather than posters with knowledge.

 

Anyone know who first linked a strong saints purchasing rumour for our signings?

[david in sweden]

I don't know how many British players Ronald Koeman knew about (before he joined), but the above-mentioned in OP were fairly obvious from his Dutch experience.

 

Certainly, the " Black Box " must have played a significant part, and (apparantly) Les Reed said ......." that some of RK's choices were already on a list ".

 

Don't think there were any " bad buys " last season..or ?.... and the situation with the loan players we had.... has seemingly resolved itself.

 

Many of our deals were " kept under wraps " until we knew they'd signed, but people are more alert to ourrecent progress and the average interested fan with a knowledge of the squad could predict our ongoing requirements.

 

Anyone with vague connections to Dutch football may well be quoted as " being of interest to RK " ...but he's no fool and knows who he wants.

 

Over several years a few contributors seem to be ITK, but unless they have a brother-in-law, or neighbours milkman closer to the action.most of us are just guessing.

Edited 2 August, 2015 by david in sweden

[CB Fry]

Great thread.

[NickG]

Great thread.

 

Thanks mate.

Stekelenburg - think was supersonic

 

Caulker - Simon Peach

 

Cedric - @andybrassell

 

Juanmi - saintsfc?

 

Not sure Mane, Bertrand...

[JxgrSaint]

Thanks mate.

Stekelenburg - think was supersonic

 

Caulker - Simon Peach

 

Cedric - @andybrassell

 

Juanmi - saintsfc?

 

Not sure Mane, Bertrand...

 

Mane was from someone on here who works for Sky, can't remember who though