shurlock Posted 22 December, 2015 Share Posted 22 December, 2015 I'm not looking to blame Uncle Les. He's done a very good job overall. He did however enjoy putting our approach to transfers and player development up on a pedestal, especially last season. You can't expect people not to scrutinise this if the evidence points to something which looks very different. Either we are overly reliant upon Koeman which insinuates that player profiling ins't bespoke or we have miscalculated what was actually needed. he player profiling is bespoke to Southampton,” says Paul Mitchell, Southampton’s head of recruitment. “Really we try to interline our recruitment with our philosophy. It’s important our players play in our system and in our style and cope with the demands of the manager and the coaching staff. Our lists aren’t endless. It’s not every player that can play in our style but we look for the best fit for us when we put together our recruitment targets. “The player profiling is bespoke to Southampton,” says Paul Mitchell, Southampton’s head of recruitment. “Really we try to interline our recruitment with our philosophy. It’s important our players play in our system and in our style and cope with the demands of the manager and the coaching staff. Our lists aren’t endless. It’s not every player that can play in our style but we look for the best fit for us when we put together our recruitment targets. “At the moment we are a very athletic team. We cover an awful lot of distance. We’ve matured a lot over the last few years in the Premier League. The attributes of a Southampton player? He has to be athletic, he has to be able to move and engage with the environment and engage with the information that Southampton give them to make them successful in their careers.” Identifying potential new signings is a collaborative effort but Southampton will already know who they want to buy next summer. Mitchell and his team work on targets for Koeman and he will make suggestions too. A lot of time is spent in that room they call the black box and the system means that Southampton were able to move quickly for Pellè and Tadic, who have both been a roaring success so far. Southampton do not want to block the path to the first team for the academy players but signing proven, experienced talent is also part of the ethos. I guess Les believes in bespoken profiling in the same way he believes in not loaning out academy players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 December, 2015 Share Posted 22 December, 2015 (edited) Are you Dutch or have ever worked with Dutch people? Edited 22 December, 2015 by CB Fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 December, 2015 Share Posted 22 December, 2015 Ketchup, or Mayo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 December, 2015 Share Posted 22 December, 2015 Have you ever met anyone called Erwin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 December, 2015 Share Posted 22 December, 2015 Are you either a) extremely tall or b) extremely short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 December, 2015 Share Posted 22 December, 2015 Were you born between Italia 90 and Euro 92? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 December, 2015 Share Posted 22 December, 2015 Do you have a first name that is or sounds like a) a black WWF Wrestling Butler b) a black American comedian c) a clown or d) a round biscuit with a cream filling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 22 December, 2015 Share Posted 22 December, 2015 Do you have a first name that is or sounds like a) a black WWF Wrestling Butler b) a black American comedian c) a clown or d) a round biscuit with a cream filling? Got all of them apart from the wrestler... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 22 December, 2015 Share Posted 22 December, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Daily Mail claiming we are front runners for Remy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Daily Mail claiming we are front runners for Remy. that would do nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 that would do nicely Great. Suggested this signing 10 days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Daily Mail claiming we are front runners for Remy. The Daily Mail are not claiming that at all. They say Saints are the "latest club to show an interest", that is very different form being "front runners" to sign him. Chelsea striker Loic Remy to quiz new boss Guus Hiddink about plans as Southampton join clubs keen on January move for him Loic Remy is to hold talks with Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink over his future after Southampton became the latest club to show interest in signing him. The France international is eager to see if Chelsea will let him leave next month with Southampton, Swansea, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace all keen to take him on an initial loan. The 28-year-old joined Chelsea last year for £10.5m after a move to Liverpool fell through but he has been limited to appearances mainly from the bench with Diego Costa established as first choice. Remy is mindful of keeping his place in France's European Championship squad and is willing to leave if Hiddink agrees. St Etienne and Lille have also made contact with his representatives but will fall short of the finances required. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3372016/Chelsea-striker-Loic-Remy-quiz-new-boss-Guus-Hiddink-plans-Southampton-join-clubs-keen-January-him.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Koeman has said Austin is "too expensive", its hard to see how Remy is the cheaper option as he'd be on huge wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 The Daily Mail are not claiming that at all. They say Saints are the "latest club to show an interest", that is very different form being "front runners" to sign him. [/font][/color] http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3372016/Chelsea-striker-Loic-Remy-quiz-new-boss-Guus-Hiddink-plans-Southampton-join-clubs-keen-January-him.html Trying to put a positive spin on what is rather a depressing forum mate. Regardless- if the DM is right- nice to see we are looking to get someone like Remy in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggs Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Seen we have been linked with Sebastian Haller from Utrecht this morning 22 year old centre forward in the same mould as Pelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Seen we have been linked with Sebastian Haller from Utrecht this morning 22 year old centre forward in the same mould as Pelle. So have Sunderland and Norwich, I think. We should just bite the bullet and get Dirk Kuyt in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Seen we have been linked with Sebastian Haller from Utrecht this morning 22 year old centre forward in the same mould as Pelle. French bloke, came from Auxerre originally I think, has had a few decent games for the Bleuets so that's good but Utrecht is way way down the ladder and I'm surprised we're looking that far down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggs Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 http://www.thedaisycutter.co.uk/2015/12/southampton-join-chase-for-haller/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Seen we have been linked with Sebastian Haller from Utrecht this morning 22 year old centre forward in the same mould as Pelle. Great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 http://www.thedaisycutter.co.uk/2015/12/southampton-join-chase-for-haller/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Chambers joining on loan according to the Sun. Would start at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Chambers joining on loan according to the Sun. Would start at RB. I'd go with that. but are we not already max'd out on domestic loans? Caulker and Stek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 I'd go with that. but are we not already max'd out on domestic loans? Caulker and Stek? Absolutely, unless we're going to pension off Stek or send back Caulker. The Red Tops do not consider PL rules when speculating though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGalpin Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Absolutely, unless we're going to pension off Stek or send back Caulker. The Red Tops do not consider PL rules when speculating though. Gardos isn't far off being fit isn't he? Caulker's been linked to Sunderland, too. Sounds like what happened with Djuricic would have to happen with Caulker, then we could sign Chambers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 If we got Chambers we wouldn't need Caulker any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 lets be honest, would we miss caulker? he has been terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 lets be honest, would we miss caulker? he has been terrible Woeful. Chambers would start at RB and provide CB and CM cover also so a bit of a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 If we got Chambers we wouldn't need Caulker any longer. He's good at chipping a ball in the chimney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Chambers joining on loan according to the Sun. Would start at RB. Part of a deal involving Wanyama? They might chuck Sanchez in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 23 December, 2015 Author Share Posted 23 December, 2015 (edited) Absolutely, unless we're going to pension off Stek or send back Caulker. The Red Tops do not consider PL rules when speculating though. Am i wrong in thinking Caulker is only with us until January? Edited 23 December, 2015 by simo You is eye init! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Am u wrong Yes. No. Wait, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 http://www.thedaisycutter.co.uk/2015/12/southampton-join-chase-for-haller/ But then imagine if he turns out to be a Suarez Jokes- he'll be an Altidore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 23 December, 2015 Author Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Yes. No. Wait, what? Er Yeh you know what I didn't mean right ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Am i wrong in thinking Caulker is only with us until January? Not sure but I think I read Sunderland were interested in taking him on in January. Could release him and bring in Chambers, I guess. Would be good if he comes in at right back & only covers at centre half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 It sounds like we are about to do our best bit of transfer business for a long time and bring back Calum Chambers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 It sounds like we are about to do our best bit of transfer business for a long time and bring back Calum Chambers. Great move for all parties - though I'd say Van Dijk is a better move and others may still prove to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 be weird if we get in a position where we would have to pay arsenal money should we sign CC permanently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 (edited) A loan for Chambers would be awful, if true - thought last summer when it was discussed there was a suggestion of guaranteed game time as well. Edited 23 December, 2015 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 I'd go with that. but are we not already max'd out on domestic loans? Caulker and Stek? Think it was Andy D, who seems to post half decent info, said he expected Stek to sign permanently. If this were to happen in January it would free up a domestic loan space. From memory this is what Palace did with Puncheon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScepticalStan Posted 23 December, 2015 Share Posted 23 December, 2015 Daily Mail claiming we are front runners for Remy. that would do nicely Would bring some much-needed pace and energy to the centre-forward position, whilst also proving that you don't need to be a big, immobile, bully-boy target-man to do a good job of holding up the ball. Very versatile centre-forward and a harder worker than a lot of people might appreciate (you only have to look at how badly his absence hurt Newcastle). If we got Chambers we wouldn't need Caulker any longer. lets be honest, would we miss caulker? he has been terrible Quite. Another defender who was overrated because he was physically a fully-grown man aged 17 and so was playing first-team professional football as a teenager, and therefore presumed to improve to a world-beater. A bit like Micah Richards but worse, and only a few rungs above the infamous 'once-a-6'3"-14-year-old' Cherno Samba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 24 December, 2015 Share Posted 24 December, 2015 How have Bournemouth got £16m to spend on Iturbe? Worth a shout for half that when they go down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 December, 2015 Share Posted 24 December, 2015 How have Bournemouth got £16m to spend on Iturbe? Worth a shout for half that when they go down? Loan with permanent option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 24 December, 2015 Share Posted 24 December, 2015 I find it strange that Calum has played more games for Arsenal than he ever did for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 24 December, 2015 Share Posted 24 December, 2015 Would be good to see Chambers at RB and Soares at RM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 December, 2015 Share Posted 24 December, 2015 How have Bournemouth got £16m to spend on Iturbe? Worth a shout for half that when they go down? because this is the premier league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 24 December, 2015 Share Posted 24 December, 2015 Good to see Bournemouth trying to follow Pompey's successful Premier League business model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 December, 2015 Share Posted 24 December, 2015 Good to see Bournemouth trying to follow Pompey's successful Premier League business model. how do we know they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 24 December, 2015 Share Posted 24 December, 2015 how do we know they are? No idea. 'Twas tongue in cheek... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 24 December, 2015 Share Posted 24 December, 2015 It sounds like we are about to do our best bit of transfer business for a long time and bring back Calum Chambers. Double V D was our best bit of business in a long time. However Chambers would be a great addition in a position we need to strengthen. Really can't see him accepting it though. Would feel like a failure on his part I'd imagine. Even if it is just a loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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