Crab Lungs Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Thought he signed a new 3 year deal? So did I, I was a bit hasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Ha Ha ... if this is to believed ... Arsenal now in the race as well. 2 + 2 = f6nte http://www.espnfc.com/story/2930837/arsenal-join-manchester-united-in-race-for-southampton-defender-jose-fonte-sources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Ha Ha ... if this is to believed ... Arsenal now in the race as well. 2 + 2 = f6nte http://www.espnfc.com/story/2930837/arsenal-join-manchester-united-in-race-for-southampton-defender-jose-fonte-sources I'd be astonished if they weren't interested after watching Sunday's game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Just been posted on ESPN 43 minutes ago that Arsenal are in for Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I'd be astonished if they weren't interested after watching Sunday's game Yoshida would have done better to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken spoke Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I saw a Black Range Rover in North Baddesley this morning around 10am with a Number plate F6nte on it, shouldn't he have been at training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 So did I, I was a bit hasty. So going on your above comment and also the echo article, is the sticking point that he wants an extra year but we are only offering him a pay rise but not an extra year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 So, seems to me that Fonte is stalling on signing a new contract because he wants it to be extended an extra year instead of being the same length on better terms. Aaaand it seems to the media that Fonte is stalling on signing a new contract so it obviously means he wants to go elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Well given that Sevilla want £30m for their CB and Arsenal seem unwilling to go more than £20m, I guess the press look around and see what's what. "Sources" as ESPN put it. Brilliantly meaningless. Is Mendes a tough one to work with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 16 August, 2016 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2016 So he's on a plane and in North Baddesley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 So did I, I was a bit hasty. Yeah, you helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie Crouchie Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I saw a Black Range Rover in North Baddesley this morning around 10am with a Number plate F6nte on it, shouldn't he have been at training? Smell bull**** here, he drives an Audi R8 with that number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken spoke Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Smell bull**** here, he drives an Audi R8 with that number plate. No bull****, it was a Brand new Black Range Rover with F6nte plate, to be fair it did look like the wife was driving it, with the kids in it... Didn't see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 No bull****, it was a Brand new Black Range Rover with F6nte plate, to be fair it did look like the wife was driving it, with the kids in it... Didn't see him. His wife turns up to Sms in it Hasn't Jose got a Bentley with a similar number plate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 You want a club that is run well, I respect that. I also want our club to be run well and right now I believe it is so tick. I would also like the club to be slightly more ambitious and take advantage of our recent success to grow and improve. I am not seeing the evidence of this so far and feel while financially we are now better off the playing team has suffered. This is a shared opinion and was confirmed when not a single fan on here was confident enough to predict we would match or better last seasons league finish Spend the money we have received from player sales and I would be satisfied In truth this is a fantastic analogy. We sold 3 first team players, and purchased two. The squad is weaker despite consecutive seasons of profit, record revenues etc. If it ends that way come september then it is unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 If the Arse are so keen, maybe they will consider a Fonte / Oxlade-Chamberlain swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Smell bull**** here, he drives an Audi R8 with that number plate. He was in a Bentley last week with that number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfc Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 In truth this is a fantastic analogy. We sold 3 first team players, and purchased two. The squad is weaker despite consecutive seasons of profit, record revenues etc. If it ends that way come september then it is unacceptable. We don't always have to purchase players, we didn't purchase (insert academy starlet). I don't think you appreciate that we can't afford to replace like for like, we simply cannot afford to pay the wages of a £34 million player. Keep your fingers crossed that we're bought by a Chinese or Saudi billionaire and in the meantime get comfortable with reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 We don't always have to purchase players, we didn't purchase (insert academy starlet). I don't think you appreciate that we can't afford to replace like for like, we simply cannot afford to pay the wages of a £34 million player. Keep your fingers crossed that we're bought by a Chinese or Saudi billionaire and in the meantime get comfortable with reality.Typical of a Saints fans luck, we get the only billionaire football club owners who want to make money:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 In truth this is a fantastic analogy. We sold 3 first team players, and purchased two. The squad is weaker despite consecutive seasons of profit, record revenues etc. If it ends that way come september then it is unacceptable. If that happens what will you do? As it's unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 He was in a Bentley last week with that number plate. I've seen him in the Bentley but not the R8 just saying like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Jorge Mendes is his agent ain't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Uwe Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I am still really confused about the situation with Fonte. I honestly have no idea if he's going to be with us beyond the end of the transfer window. One thing I can say - I have followed his Facebook page for a good year now, and his last couple of posts are rather odd compared to his usual Saints-related fare. Something just doesn't add up, but to be honest I have long given up trying to understand what is going to happen at our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfc Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 :)Typical of a Saints fans luck, we get the only billionaire football club owners who want to make money:) Typical of a Saints fan's ignorance of the reality which is that the club is ~ £50 in debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfc Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 ~ £50M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 So Fonte has a Bentley, Range Rover and an Audi R8. Didn't some plum on this thread say he wasn't a millionaire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 ~ £50M dont worry we knew where you went wrong....you also got the sum wrong as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 So Fonte has a Bentley, Range Rover and an Audi R8. Didn't some plum on this thread say he wasn't a millionaire? All with the same Reg Plate? ..... DVLA will be down on him like a sack of Skatesmuff fans!! Bet he's pulling a single tax disc foe 3 different cars, poor bloke must be broke, no wonder he wants to move if he's that desperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I note that the SSN 'whispers' on the Transfer Centre page has seen Jose's move to Man Utd creep from 4.0 to 4.1 to 4.2 in probability since last evening. I imagine there's some intel behind that, or at least a gathering pace of 'noise'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I note that the SSN 'whispers' on the Transfer Centre page has seen Jose's move to Man Utd creep from 4.0 to 4.1 to 4.2 in probability since last evening. I imagine there's some intel behind that, or at least a gathering pace of 'noise'. Probably just another 10 year old Portuguese Utd "fan" posting on Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluto Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Fonte has a contract and thats all that matters, time for the club to stop being 'played' and put his agent on 'ignore' and get on with more important things like finding a new striker and defensive midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 You want a club that is run well, I respect that. I also want our club to be run well and right now I believe it is so tick. I would also like the club to be slightly more ambitious and take advantage of our recent success to grow and improve. I am not seeing the evidence of this so far and feel while financially we are now better off the playing team has suffered. This is a shared opinion and was confirmed when not a single fan on here was confident enough to predict we would match or better last seasons league finish Spend the money we have received from player sales and I would be satisfied The highlighted statement is plain wrong ! What you mean is that Saintsweb posters are PREDICTING that the playing team will suffer but it certainly hasn't happened yet (over the past seven years at least) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboysaint Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Fonte was a superb acquisition by Pardew and we have had a great six years from him. We have two weeks to find another one because he is not going to stay under a manager such as Puel who is learning his trade in the Premiership. Why wouldn't you want to work under Mourinho in the twilight years where you have not got to prove anything. The real problem is that Saints do not have a big name manager and this may be unsettling a few players. We need to be more ambitious in our spending plans - soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Fonte was a superb acquisition by Pardew and we have had a great six years from him. We have two weeks to find another one because he is not going to stay under a manager such as Puel who is learning his trade in the Premiership. Why wouldn't you want to work under Mourinho in the twilight years where you have not got to prove anything. The real problem is that Saints do not have a big name manager and this may be unsettling a few players. We need to be more ambitious in our spending plans - soon! As apposed to playing under Poch, Ron and Adkins who weren't learning their trade in the premier league ? Lolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Has he gone yet? No? Ok, let me know if he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I noticed a post yesterday mentioning that Fonte was on a flight to Manchester. Normally I ignore such rumours but I have just been told the same story from someone at work who has a friend that was on the Manchester flight yesterday. Jose was on the flight too, "all suited and booted". Yeh I do that. When I am meeting the client I wear my suit up there so I can look al dishevelled and a mess. It wouldn't occur to me to wear normal clothes and get changed up there to look bright and fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Yeh I do that. When I am meeting the client I wear my suit up there so I can look al dishevelled and a mess. It wouldn't occur to me to wear normal clothes and get changed up there to look bright and fresh. What exactly is it that you do on a plane to get you disheveled? Whenever I've had meetings requiring flights or trains I've generally worn my suit rather than turn up in my jeans and say 'excuse me, can I get changed in your toilets please before our meeting'! Or maybe you were thinking he'd get changed in the toilets at Manchester Airport or possibly the back of the car taking him to the meeting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegalEagle Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Arsenal sniffing around now. We all know how this is going to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Yep, the body language is shocking. What we need is a well known manager who stands and points. Fonte won't leave either. Chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Arsenal sniffing around now. We all know how this is going to end. In tears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 What exactly is it that you do on a plane to get you disheveled? Whenever I've had meetings requiring flights or trains I've generally worn my suit rather than turn up in my jeans and say 'excuse me, can I get changed in your toilets please before our meeting'! Or maybe you were thinking he'd get changed in the toilets at Manchester Airport or possibly the back of the car taking him to the meeting? I proper LOL'd at the thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Arsenal sniffing around now. We all know how this is going to end. How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Yep, the body language is shocking. What we need is a well known manager who stands and points. Fonte won't leave either. Chill. why is Ben Stiller training with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 How? Us giving him far more money and for longer than we originally wanted to I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrich van Gobbel Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Have we signed Davide Astori yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 Have we signed Davide Astori yet? Uvg=Itk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 why is Ben Stiller training with us? I thought it was Henry Winkler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petts Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I saw a red range rover with the number plate FONTE D MAN, with some bloke screaming " champion... I can't believe it" in scunny earlier. Just thought I'd let you know. (don't shoot the messehenger) Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 I thought it was Henry Winkler? Sure it's not rob brydon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 16 August, 2016 Share Posted 16 August, 2016 If the Arse are so keen, maybe they will consider a Fonte / Oxlade-Chamberlain swap I'm not sure Ox would make a good CB. Chambers would be better...ahh actually after the Liverpool game maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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