Secret Site Agent Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/898478752?-11205:798:0 Liverpool echo still think they will get their man. HOOOORRRRRRAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY. Not because they have edited the Times article to fit their argument, (where is the mention of 'This Month'?), but because they have actually admitted his price tag is the Saints £70 million, not the Liverpool £60 million. Small victories i'll always take. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 Would be hilarious if we put a bid in for this guy https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/liverpool-fans-excited-by-rumours-that-bundesliga-defender-is-heading-to-england-138417 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 I do like the phrase in that article "Southampton digging their heels in like a toddler on the first day of nursery,".. So can we say things like "Liverpool grooming VVD by promising him sweeties"..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 I do like the phrase in that article "Southampton digging their heels in like a toddler on the first day of nursery,".. So can we say things like "Liverpool grooming VVD by promising him sweeties"..? We should just keep repeating all this f**kwittery we're constantly hearing/reading word-for-word but with a Barcelona/Coutinho slant. ...Exhibit #327 M'Lud, "The Liverpool situation is strange. I don't know what we have done to upset Liverpool to the fact they are being so stubborn about it" and #328 "Liverpool digging their heels in like a toddler on the first day of nursery" and... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 Don't know whether to be surprised by this comment or not ......... "The Southampton situation is strange. I don't know what we have done to upset Southampton to the fact they are being so stubborn about it." It's probably the thing they issued the embarrassing public apology about, Titty Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 What the former (and failed) Kidderminster Harriers manager has to say is completely irrelevant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamberwellSaint Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/aug/18/liverpool-reject-third-barcelona-offer-philippe-coutinho These feeder clubs have a terrible time, don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/aug/18/liverpool-reject-third-barcelona-offer-philippe-coutinho These feeder clubs have a terrible time, don't they? £120m WTF. They could recoup the money theyve given us for Clyne (10) Lambert (4) Lambert (25) Lovren (20) Mane (30) and still have enough change to buy a coutinho replacement. Crazy money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 £120m WTF. They could recoup the money theyve given us for Clyne (10) Lambert (4) Lambert (25) Lovren (20) Mane (30) and still have enough change to buy a coutinho replacement. Crazy moneyAt least we managed to sell Lambert to them twice & for a hefty profit Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 £120m WTF. They could recoup the money theyve given us for Clyne (10) Lambert (4) Lambert (25) Lovren (20) Mane (30) and still have enough change to buy a coutinho replacement. Crazy money Clueless, Lambert (4) Lambert (25) is that code? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 18 August, 2017 Share Posted 18 August, 2017 At least we managed to sell Lambert to them twice & for a hefty profit Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Van Dyk What a shambles So Saints are making a stand are they ? Van Dyk won't leave in this transfer window ( but nailed on for January ) Will he PLAY any matches for his Club ( Saints ) ? No way So, what is the end result ? Van Dyk says he doesn't want to play, so, SFC won't consider him for First Team Duty Why not ? Is he not under Contract ? Ah, now there lies the problem People should wake up to the fact that, these days, players are signed to TRAIN, with a view to selection to play on Match days What good is that to the SUPPORTERS Van Dyk will continue training, right up to January, then he will be sold What a great stance by Southampton Football Club Is he losing any money ? No, because he is honouring his Contract by TRAINING Pathetic Oh for someone with Balls like Laurie McMenemy, or Brian Clough, or Alex Ferguson They would have sorted out these “ players “ PDQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Van Dyk What a shambles So Saints are making a stand are they ? Van Dyk won't leave in this transfer window ( but nailed on for January ) Will he PLAY any matches for his Club ( Saints ) ? No way So, what is the end result ? Van Dyk says he doesn't want to play, so, SFC won't consider him for First Team Duty Why not ? Is he not under Contract ? Ah, now there lies the problem People should wake up to the fact that, these days, players are signed to TRAIN, with a view to selection to play on Match days What good is that to the SUPPORTERS Van Dyk will continue training, right up to January, then he will be sold What a great stance by Southampton Football Club Is he losing any money ? No, because he is honouring his Contract by TRAINING Pathetic Oh for someone with Balls like Laurie McMenemy, or Brian Clough, or Alex Ferguson They would have sorted out these “ players “ PDQ No reason why he can't play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Van Dyk What a shambles So Saints are making a stand are they ? Van Dyk won't leave in this transfer window ( but nailed on for January ) Will he PLAY any matches for his Club ( Saints ) ? No way So, what is the end result ? Van Dyk says he doesn't want to play, so, SFC won't consider him for First Team Duty Why not ? Is he not under Contract ? Ah, now there lies the problem People should wake up to the fact that, these days, players are signed to TRAIN, with a view to selection to play on Match days What good is that to the SUPPORTERS Van Dyk will continue training, right up to January, then he will be sold What a great stance by Southampton Football Club Is he losing any money ? No, because he is honouring his Contract by TRAINING Pathetic Oh for someone with Balls like Laurie McMenemy, or Brian Clough, or Alex Ferguson They would have sorted out these “ players “ PDQThank THE LORD we've still got our very own SWIVEL EYED lunatic to bash out a load of CAPITAL LETTER horsesh it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 (edited) Van Dyk What a shambles So Saints are making a stand are they ? Van Dyk won't leave in this transfer window ( but nailed on for January ) Will he PLAY any matches for his Club ( Saints ) ? No way So, what is the end result ? Van Dyk says he doesn't want to play, so, SFC won't consider him for First Team Duty Why not ? Is he not under Contract ? Ah, now there lies the problem People should wake up to the fact that, these days, players are signed to TRAIN, with a view to selection to play on Match days What good is that to the SUPPORTERS Van Dyk will continue training, right up to January, then he will be sold What a great stance by Southampton Football Club Is he losing any money ? No, because he is honouring his Contract by TRAINING Pathetic Oh for someone with Balls like Laurie McMenemy, or Brian Clough, or Alex Ferguson They would have sorted out these “ players “ PDQ If the club's action is not taking a stand, we now have an alternative strategy that could have been used. The club could have told Van **** it had learnt through the media that he'd been talking to Liverpool and that Saints just wanted to check whether he did still wish to play for Southampton, or not. He could have been shouted at, like Brian Clough might have done, but if the answer was 'No' the player could have been asked to hang on for a few days while Liverpool were asked how much they would like to pay. The whole thing would have all been over in days and we'd have had a few million to spend on someone else. Then, when other players on long contracts did the same thing, this new policy could have been used every time. In making his suggestion, SaintRichmond may have an advantage if he's seen that part of the Chairman's statement which said the player will be sold in January. The rest of us missed that and just thought Ralph Krueger was setting out policy based on present facts on the basis that committing yourself to future decisions BEFORE you have to make them is not good practice. Forecasting the future is an uncertain activity but there seem to be grounds to think that a few weeks out of the game will begin to focus the player's mind on needing to make something of his short career. He'll be 31 when his Saints' contract expires and his career will be considerably shorter by then. Edited 19 August, 2017 by Professor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Van Dyk What a shambles So Saints are making a stand are they ? Van Dyk won't leave in this transfer window ( but nailed on for January ) Will he PLAY any matches for his Club ( Saints ) ? No way So, what is the end result ? Van Dyk says he doesn't want to play, so, SFC won't consider him for First Team Duty Why not ? Is he not under Contract ? Ah, now there lies the problem People should wake up to the fact that, these days, players are signed to TRAIN, with a view to selection to play on Match days What good is that to the SUPPORTERS Van Dyk will continue training, right up to January, then he will be sold What a great stance by Southampton Football Club Is he losing any money ? No, because he is honouring his Contract by TRAINING Pathetic Oh for someone with Balls like Laurie McMenemy, or Brian Clough, or Alex Ferguson They would have sorted out these “ players “ PDQ Cock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 I do like the phrase in that article "Southampton digging their heels in like a toddler on the first day of nursery,".. So can we say things like "Liverpool grooming VVD by promising him sweeties"..? Just lazily catching up, this nearly saw the screen redecorated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 If the club's action is not taking a stand, we now have an alternative strategy that could have been used. The club could have told Van **** it had learnt through the media that he'd been talking to Liverpool and that Saints just wanted to check whether he did still wish to play for Southampton, or not. He could have been shouted at, like Brian Clough might have done, but if the answer was 'No' the player could have been asked to hang on for a few days while Liverpool were asked how much they would like to pay. The whole thing would have all been over in days and we'd have had a few million to spend on someone else. Then, when other players on long contracts did the same thing, this new policy could have been used every time. In making his suggestion, SaintRichmond may have an advantage if he's seen that part of the Chairman's statement which said the player will be sold in January. The rest of us missed that and just thought Ralph Krueger was setting out policy based on present facts on the basis that committing yourself to future decisions BEFORE you have to make them is not good practice. Forecasting the future is an uncertain activity but there seem to be grounds to think that a few weeks out of the game will begin to focus the player's mind on needing to make something of his short career. He'll be 31 when his Saints' contract expires and his career will be considerably shorter by then. I don't think the likes of Clough would have necessarily 'shouted'. He might have done, but only if the circumstances merited it. I think Koeman would/could have been equally blunt. I think MP probably can be but prefers another stance; he strikes me as someone who's not too interested in playing politics. Look at Klopp's press conference the other day when he got quizzed about Coutinho: he played nice for a while then he got bored answering the same question because 'journalists' can't actually do anything other than ask 3 questions it seems, then looked to hit the speculation on the head and concentrate on the important matter. If this 'speculation', which affects those who have nothing else in their lives rather than the (I hope) still sensible majority, comes to anything or not who cares? If a professional footballer can't concentrate on the game and ignore a load of tittle tattle about 'who said what' then that might explain why they're so mentally-weak as to have reached a very good level in a discipline that is intensively competitive and in a sport that millions love and would love to play at the level that these men do. This really is a rather pointless thread and having seen what they do on RAWK and close one down temporarily when it degenerates into waffle think that would be best done to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Juventus look to Van Dijk, De Vrij and Garay: http://www.juvefc.com/juventus-look-van-dijk-de-vrij-garay/ Doubt they could finance that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Juventus look to Van Dijk, De Vrij and Garay: http://www.juvefc.com/juventus-look-van-dijk-de-vrij-garay/ Doubt they could finance that. Says me earlier... Then reads Juve bid £70m for Mateo Kovacic.... https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4276814/real-madrid-70million-juventus-mateo-kovacic-zinedine-zidane-croatia-sale/?utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SprnklrSUNOrganic&UTMX=Editorial:TheSunFootball:TwImageandlink:Statement:Sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Juventus look to Van Dijk, De Vrij and Garay: http://www.juvefc.com/juventus-look-van-dijk-de-vrij-garay/ Doubt they could finance that. Would be a good move for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Would be a good move for him! He could win Serie A and the Champions League there this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 No reason why he can't play. What do you do if a player refuses to play? Hold a gun to his head? Of course he can refuse to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 What usually happens is that they get sold and we then all say he was crap anyway and won't miss him & good riddance. Or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 What usually happens is that they get sold and we then all say he was crap anyway and won't miss him & good riddance. Or something like that. You left out the bit where his replacement is better anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 What usually happens is that they get sold and we then all say he was crap anyway and won't miss him & good riddance. Or something like that. Like Jose ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Like Jose ? Out paced toda for our first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Really need VVD back playing again as he will bring calm back to our team. Lacked a true leader today and I do think he is priceless for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Out paced toda for our first And gave away the first penalty too didn't he ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 I reckon soon as Hoedt comes in Virgil will be sold to Liverpool. Board playing us like mugs watch this space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 I reckon soon as Hoedt comes in Virgil will be sold to Liverpool. Board playing us like mugs watch this space Just out of interest, why do you think that folowing what Ralph and MP said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Just out of interest, why do you think that folowing what Ralph and MP said? He doesn't know, he's a little dim. Just check out his post history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 And gave away the first penalty too didn't he ? Really? Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 And gave away the first penalty too didn't he ? �� Yeah, had someone in a pretty clear headlock. He struggled. Although I still don't quite get the booing towards him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Yeah, had someone in a pretty clear headlock. He struggled. Although I still don't quite get the booing towards him. Captain lallana - left Captain Fonte - left Captain VVD - agitates to leave I understand the booing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 I reckon soon as Hoedt comes in Virgil will be sold to Liverpool. Board playing us like mugs watch this space Yeah, right. Fu_ching idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Watch this space don't be disappointed when it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Watch this space don't be disappointed when it happens. Boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Watch this space don't be disappointed when it happens. Don't pretend you're ITK. I'm still waiting for us to go beast mode and sign Jedinak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 According to the Express Chelsea are in for Van D-ick, Cedric and Bertrand. As if that's ever going to happen http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/843367/Chelsea-Transfer-News-Antonio-Conte-Virgil-van-Dijk-Cedric-Ryan-Bertrand-Danny-Drinkwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 I wouldn't insult my backside by putting it anywhere near the Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Yeh like the club are going to let Chelsea sign basically our entire defence barely a week before the end of the window. Gazzetta del Sport in Italy reckon Juve are looking at VVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Yeh like the club are going to let Chelsea sign basically our entire defence barely a week before the end of the window. Gazzetta del Sport in Italy reckon Juve are looking at VVD. I'd jump at the opportunity to ship him off abroad for anything over £60million to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Watch this space don't be disappointed when it happens. If it doesn't what you going to do? Leave the board for good would be one good suggestion. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 According to the Express Chelsea are in for Van D-ick' date=' Cedric and Bertrand. As if that's ever going to happen http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/843367/Chelsea-Transfer-News-Antonio-Conte-Virgil-van-Dijk-Cedric-Ryan-Bertrand-Danny-Drinkwater[/quote']Something definitely amiss with Bertrand l thought it was Puel but he looks so miserable and can't wait to get off the pitch to me. Shame I really think on his day one of the best in England. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Something definitely amiss with Bertrand l thought it was Puel but he looks so miserable and can't wait to get off the pitch to me. Shame I really think on his day one of the best in England. Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkHe fully expected to be a City player this season so he's naturally pis_sed off that he's not. Sooner the window closes the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Thanks yes we said same yesterday. Funny now some of the big clubs are impacted they want it closed earlier. I agree but needs to be managed so no players cant go abroad either after UK window closes. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Something definitely amiss with Bertrand l thought it was Puel but he looks so miserable and can't wait to get off the pitch to me. Shame I really think on his day one of the best in England. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk That we do agree on. He drifted through the game. Loose passing, seemed disinterested and couldn't wait to get off the pitch. Blatantly overlooked on the overlap by Redmond a couple of times too but I'm not sure if that's down to Redmond not getting his head up or I'm reading too much into it. Either way, if that's what we can expect until the next window I'd rather see a committed Targett and McQueen fighting for the LB role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Something definitely amiss with Bertrand l thought it was Puel but he looks so miserable and can't wait to get off the pitch to me. Shame I really think on his day one of the best in England. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk TBF though Bertrand was one of our best players against Swansea last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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