the saint in winchester Posted 18 May, 2017 Posted 18 May, 2017 He also needs to stop b*tching and moaning at everyone else - seemed to spend the whole second half whinging at Targett. Yes, that's not a very attractive quality he has picked up. You know when he his game is off, it's everyone's fault. Wouldn't say no to Pelle, but we may need a Mane type to pick up his flicks and chest downs.
SuperSAINT Posted 18 May, 2017 Posted 18 May, 2017 Patrick Roberts developing nicely at Celtic, on loan from Man City. Scored 2 great goals tonight.
Saint Albert Posted 18 May, 2017 Posted 18 May, 2017 Saints in "pole position" to sign R. Semedo according to this: http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-leading-race-sign-defender-everton-stoke-well/
doddisalegend Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 (edited) Ryad Boudebouz The new Boufal? not sure another winger who likes a dribble is a major priority in the squad. http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=BDIGeneric&aid=C98EA5B0842DBB9405BBF071E1DA7651530FFE51&tid=40F58C36F20241329D5413DD42E64773&url=http%3a%2f%2fthe4thofficial.net%2f2017%2f05%2fsouthampton-aiming-build-season-will-demand-ligue-1-star-help-cause%2f&c=1816192061207684387&mkt=en-gb Edited 20 May, 2017 by doddisalegend
Heisenberg Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Sigurðsson back to Spurs for 25m? Ross Barkley valued at £50m!! WTF http://dailym.ai/2qCGyhP
the french scout Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Ryad Boudebouz The new Boufal? not sure another winger who likes a dribble is a major priority in the squad. http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=BDIGeneric&aid=C98EA5B0842DBB9405BBF071E1DA7651530FFE51&tid=40F58C36F20241329D5413DD42E64773&url=http%3a%2f%2fthe4thofficial.net%2f2017%2f05%2fsouthampton-aiming-build-season-will-demand-ligue-1-star-help-cause%2f&c=1816192061207684387&mkt=en-gb IMO, Boudebouz is way better than Boufal. Boufal has in a way the same flaws as Ben Arfa, he always think he can win a game by himself and tries ridiculous dribbles. Boudebouz is a more mature player (he's 27yo) who love to dribble but who also know when passing is better. He scored 11 times this season but also delivered 9 assists in a terrible Montpellier team (15th) when Boufal scored 11 goals + 5 assists when Lille was 5th last year... Boudebouz = Boufal + better decision making + very good ability at passing + excellent set pieces.
doddisalegend Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 IMO, Boudebouz is way better than Boufal. Boufal has in a way the same flaws as Ben Arfa, he always think he can win a game by himself and tries ridiculous dribbles. Boudebouz is a more mature player (he's 27yo) who love to dribble but who also know when passing is better. He scored 11 times this season but also delivered 9 assists in a terrible Montpellier team (15th) when Boufal scored 11 goals + 5 assists when Lille was 5th last year... Boudebouz = Boufal + better decision making + very good ability at passing + excellent set pieces. Thanks for the info though I imagine as saints have already gone for Boufal they aren't going to come in for a second similar player especially as we need to rebuild our holding/central midfield with some quality and our striker options need an upgrade.
stevy777_x Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 IMO, Boudebouz is way better than Boufal. Boufal has in a way the same flaws as Ben Arfa, he always think he can win a game by himself and tries ridiculous dribbles. Boudebouz is a more mature player (he's 27yo) who love to dribble but who also know when passing is better. He scored 11 times this season but also delivered 9 assists in a terrible Montpellier team (15th) when Boufal scored 11 goals + 5 assists when Lille was 5th last year... Do not agree at all with this analysis. Boufal has way more skill than Ryad, Ryad also take pens free kicks and corners so his stats are bound to be better than Boufal's. Also no sure if Ryad has the strength to succeed here. Boufal has more strength than him and struggles with this aspect here. Boufal is also way younger so has even more potential to improve Boudebouz = Boufal + better decision making + very good ability at passing + excellent set pieces.
Dr. Kucho Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Calling my bro Supersaint #Ziyech Ziyech is a amazing player and is thriving under Peter Bosz at Ajax. If I am right Ajax paid around 10 million euro for Ziyech, we would have to pay silly money to get him. I doubt if Ziyech would've suited to the PL, he would have to bulk up significantly. The player we should have signed last summer is Pione Sisto from Celta de Vigo. Celta signed him for 5 million from some Danish club last summer.
danjosaint Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Sisto was ok but not great against us certainly not a player who stood out, then again liverpool thought that of Aspas and he looks different player bow
Dr. Kucho Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Sisto was ok but not great against us certainly not a player who stood out, then again liverpool thought that of Aspas and he looks different player bow Sisto is very much a raw talent, but with the right coaching and environment he could become a very good player. Got good pace and can score goals (something we seem to have forgotten).
the french scout Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Do not agree at all with this analysis. Boufal has way more skill than Ryad, Ryad also take pens free kicks and corners so his stats are bound to be better than Boufal's. Also no sure if Ryad has the strength to succeed here. Boufal has more strength than him and struggles with this aspect here. Boufal is also way younger so has even more potential to improve I'm not sure about Boufal skills being better than Boudebouz ones... Yes, Boudebouz is also a set pieces kicker, and it's a plus for him compared to Boufal... If you're talking about physical strength, yep Boufal is better, but Boudebouz is more physically similar to Mahrez so I don't think that's a big no no. And yes Boufal has more potential, but it's only "potential", he could also fail and stay an average player as he is now. With Boudebouz, you know what you buy.
nta786 Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Ziyech is a amazing player and is thriving under Peter Bosz at Ajax. If I am right Ajax paid around 10 million euro for Ziyech, we would have to pay silly money to get him. I doubt if Ziyech would've suited to the PL, he would have to bulk up significantly. The player we should have signed last summer is Pione Sisto from Celta de Vigo. Celta signed him for 5 million from some Danish club last summer. That Danish club happens to be Midgetland!!!
verlaine1979 Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Sisto was ok but not great against us certainly not a player who stood out, then again liverpool thought that of Aspas and he looks different player bow Suggested a couple of times as a potential Mane replacement last summer. Not a popular choice with the Davo-brigade.
supersonic Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Any chance we could buy a left foot for Redmond? Andros Townsend? No thanks. Would rather have Puncheon back.
Dazza82 Posted 20 May, 2017 Posted 20 May, 2017 Sisto is very much a raw talent, but with the right coaching and environment he could become a very good player. Got good pace and can score goals (something we seem to have forgotten). I was calling for him to be the Mane replacement. Still would take him now Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
Saint_clark Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Judging by the way they acted in the lap of appreciation, i'd say cedric is definitely off, Van Dijk is likely off and Bertrand is possibly off.
James Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Judging by the way they acted in the lap of appreciation, i'd say cedric is definitely off, Van Dijk is likely off and Bertrand is possibly off. I made a run for it before that. Care to expand?
DT Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 I made a run for it before that. Care to expand? Cedric was wearing a Barca shirt and the other two were waving a Chelsea scarf Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
benjii Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Bertrand has been playing like he wants to leave recently.
benjii Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Cedric was wearing a Barca shirt and the other two were waving a Chelsea scarf Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
doddisalegend Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Judging by the way they acted in the lap of appreciation, i'd say cedric is definitely off, Van Dijk is likely off and Bertrand is possibly off. What you stayed for that? I didn't think they'd have the balls to do one.
doddisalegend Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Bertrand has been playing like he wants to leave recently. Looked totally unbothered again today. Clearly got his move already sorted this summer weeks ago.
SuperSAINT Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Judging by the way they acted in the lap of appreciation, i'd say cedric is definitely off, Van Dijk is likely off and Bertrand is possibly off. I know when the end of season is kicking into gear when we go into "lap of appreciation exit watch" mode. I look forward to K, Billy / Guan next telling us what players have said they want to leave.
danjosaint Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 On the man city forum it's saying vvd is a done deal
SuperSAINT Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 On the man city forum it's saying vvd is a done deal Probably similar on Chelsea/Liverpool boards too. I've no doubt he will go. We won't be able to sign anyone if we don't sell him.
BARCELONASAINT Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 I stayed on for the players to come out and say thank you to the fans....surely it is them saying thank you to us for putting up with the constant crap we have served you all season at home??? Anyway, enough of my bitterness after another abject performance. If the walk around was any sign of what players were off i would that Cedric is off.....he was the one player who really stood and applauded the fans for the longest as if to say thank you and goodbye.....he could just as easily have been more grateful to those of us that stayed to applaud the players. Bertrand just did not look interested at all and i think he is already gone VVD....I still have no idea....Desperate for him to stay but knowing this board i wouldnt be surprised to see them accept a big offer
Saint_clark Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 I made a run for it before that. Care to expand? Cedric stood right in front of the Northam for ages applauding, waving and mouthing "thank you" while they chanted for him. Bertrand hung back behind everyone else and looked bored. Van Dijk was stood apart from everyone else with two groups either side when the players all stopped in front of the Northam.
Whitey Grandad Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Cedric stood right in front of the Northam for ages applauding, waving and mouthing "thank you" while they chanted for him. Bertrand hung back behind everyone else and looked bored. Van Dijk was stood apart from everyone else with two groups either side when the players all stopped in front of the Northam. Bertrand spent a lot of time chatting with some of his friends down by the hoardings. They were wearing some sorts of cardboard masks.
LeBenali Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Bertrand spent a lot of time chatting with some of his friends down by the hoardings. They were wearing some sorts of cardboard masks. Not sure they're his friends, just die hard fans. One of the guys jumps around the sideline (with more passion than Puel lolz) at any bad decision....they seem to 'support' a different player every match, e.g. they had a Portugal flag for Cedric against Utd on Weds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Whitey Grandad Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Not sure they're his friends, just die hard fans. One of the guys jumps around the sideline (with more passion than Puel lolz) at any bad decision....they seem to 'support' a different player every match, e.g. they had a Portugal flag for Cedric against Utd on Weds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That was they. They also had the Portugal flag today. Bertrand seemed to know them well and even gave them a cuddle.
SuperSAINT Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/21/report-southampton-ready-to-break-transfer-record-for-gylfi-sigu/ Still don't see this happening...
Dazza82 Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/21/report-southampton-ready-to-break-transfer-record-for-gylfi-sigu/ Still don't see this happening... Can see him being Barkley's replacement at Everton myself Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
supersonic Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Can see him being Barkley's replacement at Everton myself Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Would you take Barkley?
DT Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Would you take Barkley? As if Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Cartman Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/21/report-southampton-ready-to-break-transfer-record-for-gylfi-sigu/ Still don't see this happening... Rather get Quincy Promes for that kind of money. We need another Mané on the right side of the attack more than anything. That and another Schneiderlin in midfield like Ceballos from Betis and a new goalkeeper like Szczesny should be the top 3 priorities. CB comes fourth.
Dazza82 Posted 21 May, 2017 Posted 21 May, 2017 Would you take Barkley? I would but he wants a step up not a step down Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
Bartosz Bialkowski Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 Shane Long is off to West Ham Bertrand is off to Man City VVD is off to Chelsea Good source.
SuperSAINT Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 Shane Long is off to West Ham Bertrand is off to Man City VVD is off to Chelsea Good source. Any idea on figures? Would hope for at least £90m from that lot.
Dazza82 Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 Shane Long is off to West Ham Bertrand is off to Man City VVD is off to Chelsea Good source. I got shot down when I said about Bertrand to city a little while ago, I was told about that and Forster leaving too Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
Pilchards Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 Shane Long is off to West Ham Bertrand is off to Man City VVD is off to Chelsea Good source. Very interesting that you mention this. Heard a total of 6 players (1 more player is unsure at the moment) have put out feeders to clubs regarding availability. Lots of press speculation is correct because they have feed them through agents. They have done it early because they fear it's a first out the door policy before it's too late. (Like Wanyama a few seasons back) Reasons why they want out is because of **** training sessions, squad rotations and generally fed up with the management & fitness staff. Imho (I have no idea) Reed needs to make a decision on the management as mind games have already started between players and Mr Reed.
SKD Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 I got shot down when I said about Bertrand to city a little while ago, I was told about that and Forster leaving too Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk He is one of the 3 that I was told wanted out. I'm not sure if Puel going with change this, or if we will even sell though, I suspect with lack of quality in the market, and with a few top clubs looking to replace in this area, that we won't sell.
SuperSAINT Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 He is one of the 3 that I was told wanted out. I'm not sure if Puel going with change this, or if we will even sell though, I suspect with lack of quality in the market, and with a few top clubs looking to replace in this area, that we won't sell. I probably wouldn't complain too much if we sold FF & replaced him with Pickford.
SKD Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 Very interesting that you mention this. Heard a total of 6 players (1 more player is unsure at the moment) have put out feeders to clubs regarding availability. Lots of press speculation is correct because they have feed them through agents. They have done it early because they fear it's a first out the door policy before it's too late. (Like Wanyama a few seasons back) Reasons why they want out is because of **** training sessions, squad rotations and generally fed up with the management & fitness staff. Imho (I have no idea) Reed needs to make a decision on the management as mind games have already started between players and Mr Reed. Who are the 6 / 7 if you don't mind me asking, would like to see if it tots up with my suspicions, from the snippets I've been given. Bertrand Long Forster Cedric Tadic Jay Rod Austin
SKD Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 I probably wouldn't complain too much if we sold FF & replaced him with Pickford. Not a chance - Too expensive (I think Sunderland have quoted something stupid like £30m) and bigger clubs after him. He could possibly end up at Everton if they don't go for Hart or FF....
Pilchards Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 Who are the 6 / 7 if you don't mind me asking, would like to see if it tots up with my suspicions, from the snippets I've been given. Bertrand Long Forster Cedric Tadic Jay Rod Austin I have no idea who.
doddisalegend Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 God I hope we do get rid of Long Jrod and Forster. If it's a first out the door policy get rid of those three and tell VVD, Cedric and Bertrand they were to late....
DT Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 I got shot down when I said about Bertrand to city a little while ago, I was told about that and Forster leaving too Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Forster hopes to catch a cab out as soon as possible but might just stand still as it whistles past him
GGalpin Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 Forster wanting to go isn't a new thing last few weeks, heard he was going pretty early in season.
DT Posted 22 May, 2017 Posted 22 May, 2017 Forster wanting to go isn't a new thing last few weeks, heard he was going pretty early in season. Good. He's been very poor this season.
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