SO16_Saint Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 did RK say that VvD is not on his wish list?
Faz Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Saint_Ash said: Looking a bit thin on the ground. Wonder if Romeu is ready to go straight in Sounded to me like he starts
The9 Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Le Goddard said: Koeman had a face like thumder when asked about Wanyama signing a contract extension. He's off next year then! Completely expecting it. Plus Mane, and Fonte.
saint lard Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Classie.......the new club 'sick note' ? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Saint_Ash Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 The9 said: Completely expecting it. Plus Mane, and Fonte. We should at least try and get them to sign an extension for a year or so so we get top dollar.
verlaine1979 Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Saint_Ash said: We should at least try and get them to sign an extension for a year or so so we get top dollar. Why would they oblige though? Generally speaking, the less players cost in transfer fees as they approach the end of their contracts, the more they can ask for in signing bonuses. If you were confident of a move to a big club in the next year and you knew your remaining contract life had approximately halved your transfer value (as it did with Clyne), signing a new 1 year contract would be the equivalent of handing over several million pounds in return for a salary increase that might amount to 1-2m maximum.
Saint_Ash Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 verlaine1979 said: Why would they oblige though? Generally speaking, the less players cost in transfer fees as they approach the end of their contracts, the more they can ask for in signing bonuses. If you were confident of a move to a big club in the next year and you knew your remaining contract life had approximately halved your transfer value (as it did with Clyne), signing a new 1 year contract would be the equivalent of handing over several million pounds in return for a salary increase that might amount to 1-2m maximum. If a player leaves without requesting it they have the remainder of their contract or a portion of it paid up by the selling club. If we can tie him down for another year or two and off him an immediate increase in wages then it won't make much difference when the player leaves, they'll get more money anyway but at least the club will make more on him when they sell him. All depends whether the player thinks about the club though, and to be fair if they're just employees why should they.
eelpie Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 saint lard said: Classie.......the new club 'sick note' ? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Rushing to conclusions. aren't you?
Saint Charlie Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Start for Romeu alongside Wanyama and Davis with Jay dropping to the bench? Or front four again? Worried about Coleman vs Targett if he gets no protection
Appy Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Will be interesting, 2 rookie left backs likely to be starting, Targett for us and Galloway for them.
Causer Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Appy said: Will be interesting, 2 rookie left backs likely to be starting, Targett for us and Galloway for them. Or Gareth Barry as they switched to in last game. Either way as much as I like Mane through the middle think this is a good game for him to play out wide on right and attack this weakness. Also means we can have more balance to the side. Stek Soares Yohshida Fonte Targett Davis Wanyama Romeu(if ready if not JWP) Mane Pelle Tadic
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 I'd go with: --------------Stek----------------- Cedric---Fonte---Yoshida---Targett --------Wanyama---Romeu-------- ---------------Davis---------------- Tadic---------Pelle----------Mane
eelpie Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Quote I'd go with: --------------Stek----------------- Cedric---Fonte---Yoshida---Targett --------Wanyama---Romeu-------- ---------------Davis---------------- Tadic---------Pelle----------Mane With bench from Kelvin, Cuco, Juanmi, Long, Jay, JWP, Harrison I don't know why some are moaning. We have a very good squad with ever improving strength in depth, and the season is early. I will go for 3-2 Saints
marc_saint Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Ticket sales looking online....... Blocks 1-14 (Itchen) = 107 available Blocks 15-21 (Chapel) = 280 available Blocks 32-39 (Chapel) = 27 available Blocks 40-43 (Northam) = 213 (but most of these in Block 43 which was returned from Everton Total available = 627 (Doesn’t include hospitality or Everton fans)
sotonnick Posted 13 August, 2015 Posted 13 August, 2015 Please have a look at my preview for Saturday's game on my blog http://theitchenperspective.blogspot.co.uk/
saint97 Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 I'd go with: ---------------Stekelenburg---------- Cedric---Fonte---Yoshida---Targett --------Wanyama---Romeu-------- ----------------JWP---------------- Mane---------------------------Tadic --------------Pelle------------------- Don't think there's any need to play Davis when playing Romeu and Wanyama (maybe away from home though). Also, Mane is much better in the middle but we have to target the young Everton left-back with our best attacking player. Very worried about Targett if Miralles or Deulofeo plays though.
eddie Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 benjii said: I think I would select this team: ------------------Incredible Stekkers----------------------- Cedric Sneer-----Fonte-----Yoshi-------------Targett ----------------Wanyama--------Reed---------------------- Tadic--------------------Mane--------------------Davis ------------------------------Pelle-------------------------- Bench: Gazzarniger, Martina, Caulker, Romeu, Juanmi, Long, Jay Rod Reed had a good game against Everton last season and I don't see merit in rushing Classie or playing Romeu from the start. It shows our squad depth that JWP can't even make the bench and if Classie was fit then neither would Reed. If we sign VvD then Caulker would probably also have the day off. Come on now. It's Stekkers with Tekkers. You're welcome
doddisalegend Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 saint97 said: I'd go with: ---------------Stekelenburg---------- Cedric---Fonte---Yoshida---Targett --------Wanyama---Romeu-------- ----------------JWP---------------- Mane---------------------------Tadic --------------Pelle------------------- Don't think there's any need to play Davis when playing Romeu and Wanyama (maybe away from home though). Also, Mane is much better in the middle but we have to target the young Everton left-back with our best attacking player. Very worried about Targett if Miralles or Deulofeo plays though. Just leave JWP out put Mane in the middle and put Long up against their youngster.
Baird of the land Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Would seem nuts to me to rush Romeu into first xi after barely training with saints players. Personally if Davis is going to be moved further forward then Harrison reed is the obvious candidate to start. Steak Soares fonte yoshida targett Wanyama reed Tadic mane Davis Pelle Subs: gazza, martins, Romeu, long, Jrod, Juanmi, jwp
trousers Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 I don't know why but I've got a feeling Jaunmi will start this one. I don't have a very good success rate with my hunches though...
Saint Charlie Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Sad to notice at the Vitesse game we still have that god-awful song as the last thing before the players come out the tunnel. More bothered about that than a new CB. Its dreadful.
Saint Charlie Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Dig Dig said: Haha. Who the hell thought this would be a great song to get the crowd going before a Southampton FC match? Scary.
Window Cleaner Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Saint Charlie said: Haha. Who the hell thought this would be a great song to get the crowd going before a Southampton FC match? Scary. Never mind all of that, what we need is to bring back the Albion Band....
Saint-Armstrong Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Preview: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?644-PREVIEW-SAINTS-vs-Everton-Barclays-Premier-League
Katalinic Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Saint Charlie said: Haha. Who the hell thought this would be a great song to get the crowd going before a Southampton FC match? Scary. Agreed. Our pre-match music is dreadful.
Hatch Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 trousers said: I don't know why but I've got a feeling Jaunmi will start this one. I don't have a very good success rate with my hunches though... agreed, instead of JRod
Saint_clark Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Won't be able to make this game so tried to sell my season ticket seat back, but because it hasn't sold out (checked the seat map - it's all single seats, I thought you couldnt buy tickets if you left single seats!) i'm not allowed to sell my ticket back.
S-Clarke Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Saint_clark said: Won't be able to make this game so tried to sell my season ticket seat back, but because it hasn't sold out (checked the seat map - it's all single seats, I thought you couldnt buy tickets if you left single seats!) i'm not allowed to sell my ticket back. Yeah, that condition was pretty clear though I thought. And there are no guarantees that your seat will be sold, either.
Saint_clark Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 S-Clarke said: Yeah, that condition was pretty clear though I thought. And there are no guarantees that your seat will be sold, either. It was clear, it's just the fact that there are only single seats remaining - meaning the game most likely won't sell out - that has annoyed me.
JRM Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Saint_clark said: It was clear, it's just the fact that there are only single seats remaining - meaning the game most likely won't sell out - that has annoyed me. Not sure where you are looking there are plenty of non single seats left. Hundreds left in block 43. Also blocks 15, 16. The game won't sell out. The first test of the buy back option will probably be Man Utd, although in my experience your best bet is to sell the ticket at a reduced rate to a friend / relative / colleague.
Appy Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Katalinic said: Agreed. Our pre-match music is dreadful. Dunno why they bother, kills the atmosphere before kick off.
nta786 Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 i don't get how single seats remain when the ticketing website doesn't allow it.
Pass the Dutchie Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 The Guardian don't even have Romeu as a sub, and Caulker ill: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/14/southampton-everton-match-preview
VectisSaint Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Pass the Dutchie said: The Guardian don't even have Romeu as a sub, and Caulker ill: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/14/southampton-everton-match-preview Caulker sinus infection
trousers Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 nta786 said: i don't get how single seats remain when the ticketing website doesn't allow it. I expect the restriction can be overridden by the ticket office for phone or in-person bookings on a discretionary basis
Saxon Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Saint Charlie said: Haha. Who the hell thought this would be a great song to get the crowd going before a Southampton FC match? Scary. Katalinic said: Agreed. Our pre-match music is dreadful. I think it's great! it always makes me laugh, especially at how much it makes everyone cringe I agree its not really needed, but this choice does amuse me
niceandfriendly Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 Michael Oliver reffing tomorrow? He's usually quite good. Oliver don't mess it up now.
VectisSaint Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 nta786 said: i don't get how single seats remain when the ticketing website doesn't allow it. Some of the singles exist before tickets go on general sale due to STs. The restriction is not there when STs are sold, and of course some individuals do not renew.
alsaint Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 That mean Markus flag coming out tomorrow?...about time !
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 alsaint said: That mean Markus flag coming out tomorrow?...about time ! Too true. I was pleased to contribute but have never actually seen it.
Jonnyboy Posted 14 August, 2015 Posted 14 August, 2015 The9 said: Completely expecting it. Plus Mane, and Fonte. Can't see Fonte leaving myself.
hutch Posted 15 August, 2015 Posted 15 August, 2015 VectisSaint said: Caulker sinus infection According to Koeman it's a seenus infection. Mrs. h overheard the press conference and thinks he's got a penis infection.
marc_saint Posted 15 August, 2015 Posted 15 August, 2015 391 seats still available as of this morning. (201 of these are in block 43 that was returned by Everton)
jawillwill Posted 15 August, 2015 Posted 15 August, 2015 Hope Ralph does this for us one day http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-co-chairwoman-khunying-9853236
CB Fry Posted 15 August, 2015 Posted 15 August, 2015 jawillwill said: Hope Ralph does this for us one day http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-co-chairwoman-khunying-9853236 They've "tried to do it in a trendy way", so obviously it will be well cool and that.
Suhari Posted 15 August, 2015 Posted 15 August, 2015 CB Fry said: They've "tried to do it in a trendy way", so obviously it will be well cool and that. There's a rap in it. It'll be great.
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