Wimborne_saint Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/07/28/southampton-determined-keep-virgil-van-dijk-plan-reintegrate/ The club have spoken via Wilson.. Dropped in at the end of the article is a bit about transfers - we are looking to make a couple of additions and Wimmer is mentioned. So we could be looking at VVD partnering wimmer instead of replacing him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Sad day for SFC if we've bent over to them again. Shafted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Monk your bubble has been burst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Telegraph report seems to simply be Saints spin. Hope it has substance. Does he ever try to talk to VVD I wonder? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 You know, like a journalist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Better news from Wilson: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/07/28/southampton-determined-keep-virgil-van-dijk-plan-reintegrate/ Yep, that is very much a Saints hand written press release! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 He should be embarrassed to put his name to that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 (edited) No it wasn't. The freaks on RAWK are going through Monk's history to establish his ITK credentials. I thought only Trousers aka Mr Bump did that. Since when have I ever done that? https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?24897-Saints-V-Rochdale-build-up#.WXtbtYgrLdM We're at home, so would like to know what happens if we either drop or Hammond or Schneiderlin and play the Guly in the right position, at least giving him a decent run-out before people start judging. Though he had a dodgy preseason, I think Dickson has been terrific and am hopeful that we not miss Lalllana as much as some fear. He can get to the byline in a way others, even AL cannot. Kel Butterfield Fonte Martin Harding Schneiderlin or Hammond Puncheon Guly Dickson Lambert Connolly Edited 28 July, 2017 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Better news from Wilson: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/07/28/southampton-determined-keep-virgil-van-dijk-plan-reintegrate/ I remember a similar article regarding Mane.... we all know how that one went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Interesting to note at the tail of that report that we are still looking to bring in a couple of players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 18,000 visitors to my page Quick mate get on to Steve Grant and get him to open up a pop up advert facility for you on your page and get selling that space sharpish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Interesting to note at the tail of that report that we are still looking to bring in a couple of players And if one of them is really Wimmer and we're set on keeping VvD you'd think that Yoshida or Stephens or both won't be seen much in the starting XI. Not even to mention new Polish bloke. Why would we need 5 centre backs or 6 if you still believe Gardos has something to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 As I said. No change. We aren't selling him to the dippers or anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohgulydoprado Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 And if one of them is really Wimmer and we're set on keeping VvD you'd think that Yoshida or Stephens or both won't be seen much in the starting XI. Not even to mention new Polish bloke. Why would we need 5 centre backs or 6 if you still believe Gardos has something to offer. Gardos needs moving on sharpish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 As I said. No change. We aren't selling him to the dippers or anyone else. Makes more sense, Monk probably just got wound up again, happened before hasn't it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Gardos needs moving on sharpish It will cost us money anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 As I said. No change. We aren't selling him to the dippers or anyone else. Have City pretty much accepted he's not for sale then? Shame if they have as I really think given the attitude he's shown, we should have sold on and reinforced our starting 11 with the £70m. I'd be pretty happy for him to move on to pretty much anyone but Liverpool (oh and Everton and Tottenham) if I'm honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Since when have I ever done that? https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?24897-Saints-V-Rochdale-build-up#.WXtbtYgrLdM you and MLG are a right pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Hmmm. Monk the ITK. Puts out a rumour, the markets move. I wonder whether he helped himself to longer odds on Virg staying?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom28 Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 I haven't had an update since Monday or Tuesday but the news then was that the player was open to staying provided Saints made good on their promises to keep the best players at th club and add quality to the squad in order to push on. His transfer was in the balance and still being explored but there was definitely an option to keep him and reintegrate him. I had heard that four clubs were back in - City, Chelsea (even though previously they said they wouldn't be), Liverpool and Arsenal, and that Liverpool were by no means the only option he was open to. Haven't heard any more since then though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 I haven't had an update since Monday or Tuesday but the news then was that the player was open to staying provided Saints made good on their promises to keep the best players at th club and add quality to the squad in order to push on. His transfer was in the balance and still being explored but there was definitely an option to keep him and reintegrate him. I had heard that four clubs were back in - City, Chelsea (even though previously they said they wouldn't be), Liverpool and Arsenal, and that Liverpool were by no means the only option he was open to. Haven't heard any more since then though. Man bearing good news will receive universal praise as opposed to the traditional pelters for bad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 I haven't had an update since Monday or Tuesday but the news then was that the player was open to staying provided Saints made good on their promises to keep the best players at th club and add quality to the squad in order to push on. His transfer was in the balance and still being explored but there was definitely an option to keep him and reintegrate him. I had heard that four clubs were back in - City, Chelsea (even though previously they said they wouldn't be), Liverpool and Arsenal, and that Liverpool were by no means the only option he was open to. Haven't heard any more since then though. So for saints to keep their promise to VVD they basically need to force him to see out his full contract and keep their best player.....happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Wait. Which ITKer am I supposed to believe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Wait. Which ITKer am I supposed to believe? Tom28 because he is offering positive news of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Hmmm. Monk the ITK. Puts out a rumour, the markets move. I wonder whether he helped himself to longer odds on Virg staying?? He was 6/1 to stay at Saints yesterday and he's now 2/1 to stay. With SkyBet that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 No, no Tom28. How cant this possibly be?? Liverpool is the only destination that he could possibly consider. He's said so, don't you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 I haven't had an update since Monday or Tuesday but the news then was that the player was open to staying provided Saints made good on their promises to keep the best players at th club and add quality to the squad in order to push on. His transfer was in the balance and still being explored but there was definitely an option to keep him and reintegrate him. I had heard that four clubs were back in - City, Chelsea (even though previously they said they wouldn't be), Liverpool and Arsenal, and that Liverpool were by no means the only option he was open to. Haven't heard any more since then though. That seems like a decent enough development to me. Lots of ups and downs in the thread today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 After attacking Tom28 last week and being spectacularly wrong, I am refraining from commenting... Obviously, I hope Monk is wrong, but he has been one of the most reliable. On the other hand, VFTT, who has also been pretty reliable, is saying the opposite. We should have an ITK World Cup competition or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 VVD to Liverpool is done - I'm told. It had ****ing better not be! Absolutely embarrassing for the club if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/834311/Virgil-van-Dijk-Liverpool-transfer-news Looks like Monk managed to indirectly make it all the way up to a national newspaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Mega lolz if he's still here, or even not at Anfield, come the end of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 He was 6/1 to stay at Saints yesterday and he's now 2/1 to stay. With SkyBet that is. As somebody with no idea what betting odds mean - is that good or bad...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 As somebody with no idea what betting odds mean - is that good or bad...??? Means more money laid on him to stay with us what with the odds shortening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/834311/Virgil-van-Dijk-Liverpool-transfer-news Looks like Monk managed to indirectly make it all the way up to a national newspaper.[emoji38] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 As somebody with no idea what betting odds mean - is that good or bad...??? Today the bookies think that it is far more likely that VVD will remain a Saint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Means more money laid on him to stay with us what with the odds shortening. Today the bookies think that it is far more likely that VVD will remain a Saint. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 What we should say to him is, sorry 5 years left you aren't going this year. Stay with us this summer and we will promise to let you go in a year or even in January we aren't pulling up any trees (near top 4/ in EFL semi final) if your asking price is met. Sulk or strike if you want (but it's world cup year and it's your career :smug:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 What we should say to him is, sorry 5 years left you aren't going this year. Stay with us this summer and we will promise to let you go in a year or even in January we aren't pulling up any trees (near top 4/ in EFL semi final) if your asking price is met. Sulk or strike if you want (but it's world cup year and it's your career :smug:) Easy to say when it isn't your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Easy to say when it isn't your money. The way the market is going it's probable he could fetch even more money or at least the same next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 The way the market is going it's probable he could fetch even more money or at least the same next year. Plus the fire that VVD allegedly has for Klopp and Liverpool may die down over the season and open things up for more palatable suitors next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Plus the fire that VVD allegedly has for Klopp and Liverpool may die down over the season and open things up for more palatable suitors next summer. Especially if Liverpool don't get back into the Champions League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 (edited) we have history in this. Remember when Les threatened legal action against Atletico Madrid..... that died off quickly basically, we manage people out of the club well, this time it is out of our hands it seems and we have failed to 'manage' the press as we have done previously It died off quickly because Toby didn't want to sign for us. The club had a binding contract under which AM was required to sell Toby to us under certain conditions which we met. The club believed, based upon what Toby had told them, that he wanted to sign for us. When Toby told the club that he wanted to sign for Tottenham, it ended because, of course, we couldn't force him to sign for us if he didn't want to. The fault in that escapade is that Toby didn't tell the club where he wanted to go during the initial part of the figgermorall. Edited 28 July, 2017 by Redslo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 (edited) 18,000 visitors to my page where is your page? I must visit it now. Edited 28 July, 2017 by Redslo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 where is you page? I must visit it now. His profile page https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/member.php?9882-Monk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 His profile page https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/member.php?9882-Monk Why would 18000 people visit that? I ask having visited it twice in the past 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom28 Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Update: Monk is misinformed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Clear as mud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Update: Monk is misinformed.I confess to having doubted you before and apologize, as you were proved right. If you're right again, I will be extremely happy. [emoji3] Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 Update: Monk is misinformed. There you go then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 28 July, 2017 Share Posted 28 July, 2017 They're not happy on RAWK at our fans, SKD in particular is getting abuse for calling them 'victims' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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