Donatello Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Even if he's fit, I still think it's a concern...he doesn't seem to offer anything unless he is in the box, people seem to be underestimating how good some of Pelle's hold up play was! You obviously haven't seen him play if you think that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggytrousers Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Even if he's fit, I still think it's a concern...he doesn't seem to offer anything unless he is in the box, people seem to be underestimating how good some of Pelle's hold up play was! Thought Pelle's hold up play was awful for the most part. Lost count of the number of times he gave the ball away with stupid little flicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 9 out of 10? I wouldn't even back Messi 9 out of 10. Austin missed quite a few in his brief appearances for us. 1 in 5 chances would still make a very good striker. I don't doubt his finishing too much, even if it is based on just one season with QPR a little while ago now. It's not about writing him off it's about what we've lost from last season. Austin MAY be fit and score a few. Pelle has shown he'd be in the side scoring 12 or so and linking play very well. So right now we're well behind where we ended the season in attack. I think most would expect a higher quality premier league this season too. If we want to remain top 8 I think we have a lot of work to do in the transfer market yet. At the moment it's hard to make out we have much ambition. I hope that's proven wrong and we show some, but right now it's hard to argue otherwise. Agree with all this. At the moment we are hugely weaker up front than we were at the end of last season. Hopefully it's a case of us doing our transfer business discreetly and there'll be some pleasant surprises soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 You obviously haven't seen him play if you think that. I have quite a few times, I just don't think he is that great - ok as a backup striker as long as he is fit. Lacks pace and strength, two things very important in the premier league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 I have quite a few times, I just don't think he is that great - ok as a backup striker as long as he is fit. Lacks pace and strength, two things very important in the premier league. He scored 18 Premier League goals for a terrible relegated QPR side in 2014/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 He scored 18 Premier League goals for a terrible relegated QPR side in 2014/15. That's not good enough, he should be able to run around the pitch like a maniac, be the first to every ball, hold up the play, pass the ball to him self and score more than 30 goals in a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 C'mon Claude, make a signing. Help get this thread back on track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 As long as Austin is fit I am confident he will do the business, what worries me is the supply line to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 As long as Austin is fit I am confident he will do the business, what worries me is the supply line to him. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 That's not good enough, he should be able to run around the pitch like a maniac, be the first to every ball, hold up the play, pass the ball to him self and score more than 30 goals in a season. I'm just going on what I've seen of him, I hope he has a great season, I just don't think he will. Not sure where I said the above, just seems to be pretty useless unless he is in the 6 yard box. we shall see. Would be great to see Long get 15/20 goals this season, bearing in mind he should be first choice all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 I hope we sign someone to replace mane who is proper quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 I hope we sign someone to replace mane who is proper quality Yeah hopefully Boufal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 @GFFN Feature on 2 of Ligue 1's best young attackers. (We've been linked with both). http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/feature-why-the-ounas-is-on-europes-elite-to-leave-two-of-frances-brightest-attackers-alone-for-now/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Lots of reports saying Watford are signing Boufal.......what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Lots of reports saying Watford are signing Boufal.......what. http://www.wdsport.co.uk/2016/07/watford-edge-closer-to-deal-for-sofiane-boufal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 As it stands our squad is not good enough to stay in the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 As it stands our squad is not good enough to stay in the division. 1.5/10 Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 1.5/10 Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk What was the 1.5 for? Generous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 He scored 18 Premier League goals for a terrible relegated QPR side in 2014/15. But 5/6 of those were penalties. I think he is a terrific striker though once back to full fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 What was the 1.5 for? Generous. I thought the grammar was reasonable enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 But 5/6 of those were penalties. I think he is a terrific striker though once back to full fitness. Why do people not count penalties as goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 As it stands our squad is not good enough to stay in the division. Are you dalek in disguise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Why do people not count penalties as goals? It's one of those things along with berating a keeper for only being a good shot stopper or a striker for only scoring goals. Personally I'd like to have a good penalty taker again when Lambert was here you felt a pen was as good as goal. Last couple of seasons we've seen Mane miss, Tadic somehow score some awful pens, JWP look ok and we all now know why Pelle never took one. If Austin can take a good penalty I say great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonist Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Why do people not count penalties as goals? Think of it this way. if you put together a team of 11 players who each scored 5 goals from the spot every season for their previous clubs, you don't expect them to score 55 penalties between them in a season. Penalty taking is a skill and a virtue, but it's not the same as goals from open play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 As it stands our squad is not good enough to stay in the division. So you think Forster, Cedric, Fonte,VVD,Bertrand, Romeu, Clasie Davis and our new guy are so poor we are worse than 3 new sides + WBA,Sunderland, Swansea and Watford? I reckon -1.5 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 What was the 1.5 for? Generous. Hehe. Okay. Not good enough for top half. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Boufal off to Watford apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Think of it this way. if you put together a team of 11 players who each scored 5 goals from the spot every season for their previous clubs, you don't expect them to score 55 penalties between them in a season. Why would any sane human being think of it that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Boufal off to Watford apparently. Like Batshuayi was off to Palace I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Us, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are all still interested in Boufal, despite Watford agreeing a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Boufal will be a waste of money for anyone who buys him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Too many people writing off Austin I think. The lad is a goal machine, provide him a chance and he'll put it away 9 times out of 10. He's a much better finisher than Pelle or Long. If Redmond, Tadic + another get on the assists game then we could be laughing. He's a 'right place, right time' kind of player. Someone that fans have been crying out for. At least he won't try all those silly back hills in the buildup to the box, ala Pelle. Geez you just jump on any bandwagon. Pelle different league to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Geez you just jump on any bandwagon. Pelle different league to him. What are you on about now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Why's that? Fee sounds similar to Ibe, nothing too crazy for this summer. Looks a good player. My judgement of him is purely on his YouTube video. Lots of dummies, falling down and no end-product. Bloody hell, YouTube even made DeRidder look decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 So you're writing off the validity of the only source you're judging him on? No, I'm saying that not even YouTube can make him look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Could also judge him on the fact he made the Ligue 1 team of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivaElTri Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 I hope we can get Boufal, or any new signing, before the Zwolle game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/14633940.Saints_consider_Randolph_move/ Considering a move for Darren Randolph as backup for Forster according to the Echo. They add that the RB the club wants will come in as cover for Cedric and that Puel is unlikely to decide on whether or not he wants to bring in another attacking midfielder until he has properly assessed the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/14633940.Saints_consider_Randolph_move/ Considering a move for Darren Randolph as backup for Forster according to the Echo. They add that the RB the club wants will come in as cover for Cedric and that Puel is unlikely to decide on whether or not he wants to bring in another attacking midfielder until he has properly assessed the squad. How long does he want? Season starts in three weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 Randolph is an excellent keeper and would be great cover for Forster but not quite sure why he would want to be cover here any more than at WH. Arguably he is more likely to oust Adrian than he is Forster. But if we get him then great. The fact we are not certain to add another attacker is bizarre though. We have lost Mane, our best attacking player, plus Pelle and Juanmi. We have more games this season and some players with fitness doubts. Would be foolish to think we have enough. The likes of Gallagher, Isgrove, McQueen, Hesketh etc won't cut it at PL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 No, I'm saying that not even YouTube can make him look good. Well i can tell I watched him closely last season and this guy is the mustard. Needs to work on his physical game but apart from that is extremely skillfull, tricky scores goals and is relatively quick. Still very young and has an extremely high ceiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 The fact we are not certain to add another attacker is bizarre though. Where is this fact from Charlie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 Where is this fact from Charlie? http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/14633940.Saints_consider_Randolph_move/?ref=rss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 be insane if the rest of our summer 'business' is for two back-up players cant be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/14633940.Saints_consider_Randolph_move/?ref=rss Thanks Charlie. Not seen that. There have, however, been other reports about us trying for another attacker. Plus Koeman spent his first summer he didn't need any more defenders and then we signed Toby on deadline day and similarly Mane signing came out of absolutely nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pengi Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 Thought we are looking for a No 10 - hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 Thanks Charlie. Not seen that. There have, however, been other reports about us trying for another attacker. Plus Koeman spent his first summer he didn't need any more defenders and then we signed Toby on deadline day and similarly Mane signing came out of absolutely nowhere. Of course, there is always room for maneouvre. I still think we will bring an attacker in because as you say we have been linked with some since Redmond and the Club aren't stupid - they won't leave us short of goals and creativity because it would undermine the rest of the team which is looking strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 Where is this fact from Charlie? Why is Slugger considered to be Charlie? Dodd(isalegend) has alluded to it as well. Not that it's of any great importance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 22 July, 2016 Share Posted 22 July, 2016 Why is Slugger considered to be Charlie? Dodd(isalegend) has alluded to it as well. Not that it's of any great importance. Because I said Janssen, Wanyama and N'Koudou represented a good window so far for Spurs apparently. Mind you, that Dodd guy appears to be razor sharp so it must be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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