Saint_clark Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 So after our manager went to Everton we now lose our captain to West Ham. How or why? I don't care, it just ****es me off really. We shouldn't be losing important figures inside our club to those clubs, simple as that. Can we stop with the "losing" way of phrasing it? We have got very good deals for both Koeman and Fonte, and indeed everyone who has left us since the Liebherr era started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 No he didn't. He handed in a transfer request, post Euros, expecting a 'big' European club to come in for him. He got backed into a corner when no offer came, and Saints decided to let him go. West Ham, or possibly West Brom, were the only escape route open to him. this just about sums it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/event/west-ham-united-unveil-new-signing-694192953?et=2KGe8MQ3SZBRW0jw3QJBhQ&referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kumb.com%2Fstory.php%3Fid%3D130698#west-ham-united-unveil-new-signing-jose-fonte-at-the-london-stadium-picture-id632221416 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 All I will say is....This is what you get when Liverpool and United don't come in for you. Silly boy. Can we expect this £15m centre half to turn up now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/event/west-ham-united-unveil-new-signing-694192953?et=2KGe8MQ3SZBRW0jw3QJBhQ&referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kumb.com%2Fstory.php%3Fid%3D130698#west-ham-united-unveil-new-signing-jose-fonte-at-the-london-stadium-picture-id632221416 That looks weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADutchSaint Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Can we stop with the "losing" way of phrasing it? We have got very good deals for both Koeman and Fonte, and indeed everyone who has left us since the Liebherr era started. Good or bad deal is not the point and not relative. I don't care how much we got for Koeman, I dont care how much we get for Fonte. And what's good in the first place? We don't know yet, Puel hasn't won me over and let's see how it goes without Fonte but yaaay 13 million pounds or what ever? It says a lot that they were willing to move sideways. So you can be happy about that we got 'good' deals for them but I'm not and that's all I'm going to say about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Pretty embarassing for him. His big plan to go to Utd obviously didn't work out so he's had to make a sideways step. He's in the last couple of years of his career so makes sense to sell for that sort of fee. Good luck to him, but we will march on once again. Thanks for the memories Jose; enjoy all those trophies to celebrate in that fantastic football stadium. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Good or bad deal is not the point and not relative. I don't care how much we got for Koeman, I dont care how much we get for Fonte. And what's good in the first place? We don't know yet, Puel hasn't won me over and let's see how it goes without Fonte but yaaay 13 million pounds or what ever? It says a lot that they were willing to move sideways. So you can be happy about that we got 'good' deals for them but I'm not and that's all I'm going to say about it. Yeah, it hasn't been great this season. With a sulking Fonte as captain. Point is when people want to leave, they will leave. At least we aren't being taken for mugs in the deals we get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Our captain handed in a transfer request to go to West ham Not Liverpool, Chelsea or united But West ham Let that sink in for a mo That's not the case though is it, stop being a hysterical tart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 That text is soooo written by a PR agency - if that's Fontes own words then I'm never going to hire PR people at work again I will contact Fontes agent and hear what's the price is for some nice one liners for marketing stuff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 That's not the case though is it, stop being a hysterical tart. The hysteria from some is a tad weird/embarrassing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 A disappointing end to his time with us having been such a stalwart in our climb from L1, the last of the nucleus of the team that have seen us climb two divisions and into Europe. Whether its a good deal or not will depend entirely on what Saints do next to replace him. Will be fondly remembered for his time with us and being an integral part in our climb up the league. Shame it turned sour towards the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Source? Adam Blackmore...you knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Nothing more than the Portuguese Richard Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Nothing more than the Portuguese Richard Hall. That ended well at West Ham didn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 The hysteria from some is a tad weird/embarrassingIt is indeed, grown men proclaiming to be "Gutted" WTF is that all about? He was great in a saints shirt, right up until he won the Euros, then it seems he turned into a bit of a c**t, let's see how good he looks without VVD, Toby Alderweireld or Lovren next to him or Morgan, Vic or Romeu in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Looking forward to welcoming him back on 4th Feb, can someone more creative than me make up a song about Osvaldo smashing his face in? Could include a 2nd verse about Pardew and his wife. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 All I will say is....This is what you get when Liverpool and United don't come in for you. Silly boy. Looks like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Good luck with your heavy medals in the London Stadium locker room. Perhaps morale will now improve. Blooming needs to Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 You can't blame Jose for wanting to get one last payday after he has found success so late in his career. He probably never expected to be as successful at the Euro's as he was, and whilst he will be well paid compared to the average man on the street, it is only natural that he tries to benefit financially from that success. Saints were never going to offer him the length of contract he wanted at the wage he wanted, and that I agree with. Saints cannot afford to have a 35 year old, who may or may not be in the team as a regular as one of the highest earners at the club. You need to make that decision on an annual basis depending on ho the individual has performed, even Chelsea with their riches do the same with Frank Lampard, John Terry, and anyone else around the 35 year old mark. That said, I'm sure West Ham wasn't what Jose intended when he handed in that transfer request but if they are prepared to pay him what he wants then so be it. It'll be interesting to review the 2018/19 season and see how many games he actually plays in. Best of luck (except against us) and thanks for the memories Jose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 this just about sums it up. We really have some bell ends who will literally swallow whatever the club put in the press. Short memories and gullible fans. perfect for our board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Adam Blackmore...you knob. Blackmore repeats what the club tells him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 We're f*cked if Virgil gets injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Blackmore repeats what the club tells him I'm surprised someone who was in the Armed Forces is as much of a whinnying pussy as you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 We really have some bell ends who will literally swallow whatever the club put in the press. Short memories and gullible fans. perfect for our board. coupled with some supercilious posters.....what's not to love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 I'm surprised someone who was in the Armed Forces is as much of a whinnying pussy as you? "We're dooooomed!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Source? Do you honestly believe that when he put in the request, last summer, that WHU were on his radar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 We really have some bell ends who will literally swallow whatever the club put in the press. Short memories and gullible fans. perfect for our board. It's happier when you do TBF. I suggest you try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 "We're dooooomed!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedlemur Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Blackmore repeats what the club tells him And bellend trolls only hear what they want to hear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Going by VVD and Austin tweets not leaving the players on bad terms Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 You can't blame Jose for wanting to get one last payday after he has found success so late in his career. He probably never expected to be as successful at the Euro's as he was, and whilst he will be well paid compared to the average man on the street, it is only natural that he tries to benefit financially from that success. Saints were never going to offer him the length of contract he wanted at the wage he wanted, and that I agree with. Saints cannot afford to have a 35 year old, who may or may not be in the team as a regular as one of the highest earners at the club. You need to make that decision on an annual basis depending on ho the individual has performed, even Chelsea with their riches do the same with Frank Lampard, John Terry, and anyone else around the 35 year old mark. That said, I'm sure West Ham wasn't what Jose intended when he handed in that transfer request but if they are prepared to pay him what he wants then so be it. It'll be interesting to review the 2018/19 season and see how many games he actually plays in. Best of luck (except against us) and thanks for the memories Jose. Saints offered him the same length of contract he has just signed and offered £70k a week. How much do you think West Ham are paying him? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 That should be 33 shouldn't it? Or is 23 the number of millions it's going to cost West Ham only the next two and a half years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 I'm surprised someone who was in the Armed Forces is as much of a whinnying pussy as you? He's probably a 'Walter' there's a lot of them about nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 I'm surprised someone who was in the Armed Forces is as much of a whinnying pussy as you? Does anyone know he is? Doesn't seem to have any backbone and would like to think the psychologically weak get weeded out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 I thought we'd end up letting him go for a fraction of the price. I doubt we'll have any sort of hero types who stay until the end of their career under this management because we seem to play the market very well and cash in. £8million is good business...presuming there's an adequate replacement in the sidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.JonB Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 It is indeed, grown men proclaiming to be "Gutted" WTF is that all about? He was great in a saints shirt, right up until he won the Euros, then it seems he turned into a bit of a c**t, let's see how good he looks without VVD, Toby Alderweireld or Lovren next to him or Morgan, Vic or Romeu in front of him. I find it equally baffling that there doesn't seem to be anything that happens at Southampton that you care about. It really doesn't make you more of a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 We really have some bell ends who will literally swallow whatever the club put in the press. Short memories and gullible fans. perfect for our board. Doesn't take much for you to p1ss your pants though pal. Did you not see this coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 I find it equally baffling that there doesn't seem to be anything that happens at Southampton that you care about. It really doesn't make you more of a fan.I'm a grown up, I understand that modern football is a business and the players are mercenaries who have very little loyalty to the clubs they play for. I watch football for the sport that it is whilst fully understanding of the fact that the players won't be there forever but the club will. One day you to might grasp this ideology and then my son, you will be as cool as a penguins cöck like me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 I still find it hard to swallow he never played any European football purely because of rotation, Either he was hoping a club playing in Europe would be in for him and didn't want to play or we did it to punish him !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Does anyone know he is? Doesn't seem to have any backbone and would like to think the psychologically weak get weeded out. Or they had him on board to be the tunnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38523114 This is a very sad day. Fonte has been a Saints legend during our progress from League 1 to the Prem. There is more to this than Les Reed's bland, cold statement. Fonte has been a powerhouse for Saints, and his leadership on and off the field has been immense. So he's gone to a flawed though ambitious club. What is the atmosphere in our dressing room now? The club needs leadership and I am not seeing it. Very worried. Thanks Jose for all you have done for Saints. You will never be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 I'm sad he's gone, but I don't blame him. He was never going to get first team football for more than a season or two after this one, might as well do it at a club renown for paying silly wages for old players. Great servant to the club, great captain - now to stick him on the banner and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 I'm a grown up, I understand that modern football is a business and the players are mercenaries who have very little loyalty to the clubs they play for. I watch football for the sport that it is whilst fully understanding of the fact that the players won't be there forever but the club will. One day you to might grasp this ideology and then my son, you will be as cool as a penguins cöck like me ! Quite. The term legend and loyal servant bandied around as if he was something special. A good player for us but no more loyal than any of the others. And a cock who drives round wanting everyone to know who he is by putting his name on his number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Looking forward to welcoming him back on 4th Feb, can someone more creative than me make up a song about Osvaldo smashing his face in? Could include a 2nd verse about Pardew and his wife. .... Childish. Grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Does anyone know he is? Doesn't seem to have any backbone and would like to think the psychologically weak get weeded out. He does a mean shepherds pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Funny how he gets Mendes in then throws out his toys to get a move. I honestly feel like his new agent has led him up the garden path expecting Utd to come in for him, then the only reason he left for west ham was because they were the only ones that were actually interested. It's a shame really but good luck to him. I really hope he isn't booed. It's becoming embarrassing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 This is a very sad day. Fonte has been a Saints legend during our progress from League 1 to the Prem. There is more to this than Les Reed's bland, cold statement. Fonte has been a powerhouse for Saints, and his leadership on and off the field has been immense. So he's gone to a flawed though ambitious club. What is the atmosphere in our dressing room now? The club needs leadership and I am not seeing it. Very worried. Thanks Jose for all you have done for Saints. You will never be forgotten. Agree,although we'll have to see if new leaders emerge, especially after VVD if he leaves in the summer. At the moment though we do appear to lack leadership, on the pitch, on the touchline.We can only speculate on the boardroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 20 January, 2017 Share Posted 20 January, 2017 Don't you want us Jose? Don't you want us ohhhhhhhhhh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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