kwsaint Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Of all the Saints players who have left in the past three or four years, who would you want back and could fit in the current team/squad. Plenty to choose from: Lambert, Clyne, Mane, Lallana, Lovren, Shaw, Schneiderlin, Wanyama, Alderweireld, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott, Chambers, Steklenberg to name a few. I would have Clyne back, as he is clearly better than what we currently have. Your thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Bale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Bale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Bale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Schneiderlin. Second choice would be Alderweireld. Mane is an outstanding prospect and talent, but I'm coming round to the hope that Boufal will lessen the loss (for a year or so, before he too chases a Chamions League dream elsewhere). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Bale Bale Bale He doesn't match the criteria in the opening post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 He doesn't match the criteria in the opening post. neither does walcott or chamberlain who the OP suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Mane then Toby then Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Mane then Toby then Vic. None of whom wanted to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Is it too much to hope that we can get Morgan back in on loan in January from ManUre where he is ageing rapidly and going nowhere career-wise, what with our new French connection. I'm sure Puel will know him, maybe even discovered him and how about Eden Hazard as a long shot transfer target Monsieur since he was one of your lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 None of them as they left without too much of a second thought for Saints. Bale would be a different matter, as he was sold as a necessity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 When recruiting, whether a player has been at Southampton previously shouldn't be a factor but as an academic question, I suppose Clyne is a candidate but since we have a RB with a Euro16 winners' medal, I don't think I'd prefer him over Cedric. Mane for Boufal, nope. Morgan for Romeu, no again. The club has done very well with the players brought in but some of the old boys might be worth a place in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Surely Osvaldo as an answer to our (alleged) striker problems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 When recruiting, whether a player has been at Southampton previously shouldn't be a factor but as an academic question, I suppose Clyne is a candidate but since we have a RB with a Euro16 winners' medal, I don't think I'd prefer him over Cedric. Mane for Boufal, nope. Morgan for Romeu, no again. The club has done very well with the players brought in but some of the old boys might be worth a place in the squad. clyne is clearly better than the right backs we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 clyne is clearly better than the right backs we have Probably why Barcelona are allegedly on the sniff round him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 clyne is clearly better than the right backs we have Better than Martina yes. Better that Cedric no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 taider, forren or mayuka. one for each defence, midfield and attack maybe tadanari lee too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 (edited) Wish we still had Graziano Pelle this season Edited 28 October, 2016 by New Forest Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Better than Martina yes. Better that Cedric no. Hate to agree with BM but he's right, better than both unfortunately. ..... or a least he was, he doesn't seem to have settled in well for Liverpool and doesn't look as good as I remember him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Better than Martina yes. Better that Cedric no. Lol! He clearly is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Better than Martina yes. Better that Cedric no. Lol you must be watching different players to the rest of us! I'd take lambert back if he was the same player he was when he left sadly he's finished now. I'd take Toby in a heart beat him and VVD would be great pairing going forward. Morgan and mane would be great additions too, best way to think of this is if they had never played for saints would we want them and I think the answer is yes for all but lovren, shaw and lambert from the big name departures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 I thought Cedric excellent last season but too many whingers had a downer on him because he wasn't Clyne, who was, bar the last 1/2 of his last season, also excellent for us. What I saw of Cedric through the summer and up until his injury, he's been outstanding. The same cannot be said of Clyne. The only player I'd want back is Toby as he'd suit our new style of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Better than Martina yes. Better that Cedric no. you forgot to put the 'lol' at the end of your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Wish we still had Graziano Pelle this season Yep. But, any player who has departed us, I want Bale. (Sod the rules) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Yep. But, any player who has departed us, I want Bale. (Sod the rules) If we're breaking rules ... me too Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Wish we still had Graziano Pelle this season He was one handsome b*stard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Because of the passage of time only Bale, Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain could come back without potential psychological impact on the squad, or at least the fans. Ignoring that, Bale would obviously be top of the list followed by Mane, Alderweireld, Shaw and Wanyama, in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 All of them apart from Lambo (legend but isn't getting younger), Shaw (Bertrand is better), Lovren (we've got better options at CB) The rest would all add quality to the squad without doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 If they didn't want to be here, goodbye, and I'm happy with the replacements. Of course I wish some of them hadn't left (Mane) but they did leave and we have replaced them very well and moved on. If they are stuck and disappointed, that's their problem. End of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Bale and Terry Gennoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchy Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Schneiderlin- loved that guy. And Lallana- I know we're supposed to hate him now but he's a bloody good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Because of the passage of time only Bale, Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain could come back without potential psychological impact on the squad, or at least the fans. Ignoring that, Bale would obviously be top of the list followed by Mane, Alderweireld, Shaw and Wanyama, in that order. Shaw doesn't look the same player to me anymore we seem well stocked at left back. I hope he turns it round and proves me wrong because he was outstanding until he broke his leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_roffa Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Wish we still had Graziano Pelle this season Last Wednesday: http://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/media/698515/chinezen-krijgen-waar-voor-hun-geld-wereldgoal-pell-.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Keegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Last Wednesday: http://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/media/698515/chinezen-krijgen-waar-voor-hun-geld-wereldgoal-pell-.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Would this squad win the League? Forster, Boruc, McC Clyne, Cédric, Fonte, Lovren, Toby, Virgil, Shaw, Bertrand Morgan, Victor, Romeu, Hojbjerg Lallana, Tadic, Mané, Boufal, Davis, Puncheon J Rod, Pellè, Austin, Lambert Okay, granted half of them wouldn't want to be here, sit on the bench etc. But if they did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 None of them as they left without too much of a second thought for Saints. Players moving on the pretense of furthering their career, international prospects, or ambition is nothing new though, just that it used to be done with a little more dignity. Not saying they are enhancing those prospects, but that is how they have been dressed up over the years. If they didn't want to be here, goodbye, and I'm happy with the replacements. Of course I wish some of them hadn't left (Mane) but they did leave and we have replaced them very well and moved on. If they are stuck and disappointed, that's their problem. End of. I have read this on a couple of threads where we talk about someone coming back, and it is often said almost as a matter of principle that "they moved, so tough its not worked out... don't need them, don't want them etc. Question is how did you feel, if you were around at the time, with Saints bringing Channon back in 1979 ? I have to admit that, much younger then, I was of the view, no he moved on, wanted to go, its a retrograde step bringing him back. But I was proven completely wrong, he still had the enthusiasm for the club, and played some great stuff for the next couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 28 October, 2016 Share Posted 28 October, 2016 Would this squad win the League? Forster, Boruc, McC Clyne, Cédric, Fonte, Lovren, Toby, Virgil, Shaw, Bertrand Morgan, Victor, Romeu, Hojbjerg Lallana, Tadic, Mané, Boufal, Davis, Puncheon J Rod, Pellè, Austin, Lambert Okay, granted half of them wouldn't want to be here, sit on the bench etc. But if they did... That squad could probably win the Champions League - and I'd have Pochettino as the manager, however I wouldn't want to be the one picking the first XI!!! As per the OP question... I ask myself, where are we weakest? Attack IMO. "Past 3 or 4 years" in the opening post rules out the likes of Bale, Walcott, Ox-C etc. So basically, who is the best striker we've had in that time? Pellé and Rickie. Seeing as Rickie's best days are behind him, that leaves Pellé... ...So obviously, my answer is Mané. :-) Him and Boufal would tear up this league! Mane is one of the better players we've had in the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 29 October, 2016 Share Posted 29 October, 2016 Would this squad win the League? Forster, Boruc, McC Clyne, Cédric, Fonte, Lovren, Toby, Virgil, Shaw, Bertrand Morgan, Victor, Romeu, Hojbjerg Lallana, Tadic, Mané, Boufal, Davis, Puncheon J Rod, Pellè, Austin, Lambert Okay, granted half of them wouldn't want to be here, sit on the bench etc. But if they did... Basing it on how good the players are right now (this season) I would replace Lovren, J Rod and Lambert with Yoshida, Redmond and Long (controversially, I would also be tempted to swap Puncheon for JWP as I believe he would add more given the other midfield options). As for answering the OP: I would have most of them back. Obviously, you have to look at where we are currently weakest if limited to the numbers. Also, the OP rather contradicts himself in saying from the last 3-4 years and then including the likes of Walcott and Ox-C in the list to choose from. So, including all ex-Saints still playing and capable of doing a job for us these are the ones I would take back and the order in which I would take them: Bale Walcott Toby Morgan Mane Ox-C Clyne Victor Shaw Pelle Chambers Boruc Lallana (grudgingly, but only if he showed great humility and made a huge, multi-million pound, donation to a local charity such as Naomi House/Jacksplace) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 29 October, 2016 Share Posted 29 October, 2016 Better than Martina yes. Better that Cedric no. Cmon Clyne was a different level. Mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 29 October, 2016 Share Posted 29 October, 2016 Bale closely followed by spider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 29 October, 2016 Share Posted 29 October, 2016 Sam Gallagher and Calum Chambers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 29 October, 2016 Share Posted 29 October, 2016 None, once they're gone they've gone, never return to the scene of the crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portugalsaint Posted 29 October, 2016 Share Posted 29 October, 2016 Michael Svensson, wonderful player for Saints all over the pitch, well he was from my view in Itchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersubpuckett Posted 30 October, 2016 Share Posted 30 October, 2016 morgan and lallana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 30 October, 2016 Share Posted 30 October, 2016 None would want to come back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 30 October, 2016 Share Posted 30 October, 2016 All of them apart from Lambo (legend but isn't getting younger), Shaw (Bertrand is better), Lovren (we've got better options at CB) The rest would all add quality to the squad without doubt. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 30 October, 2016 Share Posted 30 October, 2016 Better than Martina yes. Better that Cedric no. funniest comment all year, clyne is in a different class to cedric who isn't that much better than martina & i think martina provides better crosses & assists than cedric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 30 October, 2016 Share Posted 30 October, 2016 Can't think of a period where cedric was a cert in the side. Can't say that about Clyne's time here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 30 October, 2016 Share Posted 30 October, 2016 Can't think of a period where cedric was a cert in the side. Can't say that about Clyne's time here Apart from when he was dropped for Chambers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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