Raging Bull Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 If he passed a medical and the staff estimated a wait time of 1-2 weeks before match fitness would you take him? Yes, is he coming to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 If he passed a medical and the staff estimated a wait time of 1-2 weeks before match fitness would you take him? FFS G2.0, are you teasing us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Wait for it. "Martin is player we've tracked for a long time, he was someone we looked it before Claude was here. He is a quality international player and we had the opportunity to sign him. Players of this quality don't often become available so we've had to work incredibly hard to bring him to the club. With martin on board with have centre back options as good as anyone in the premier league and he is the a tremendous addition to the quality we already have at the club" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Wait for it. "Martin is player we've tracked for a long time, he was someone we looked it before Claude was here. He is a quality international player and we had the opportunity to sign him. Players of this quality don't often become available so we've had to work incredibly hard to bring him to the club. With martin on board with have centre back options as good as anyone in the premier league and he is the a tremendous addition to the quality we already have at the club" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 FFS G2.0, are you teasing us? Nope, merely posing a question. The name is already out there. Surely though, it is worth any risk given our current situation, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 I would have thought so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 If he passed a medical and the staff estimated a wait time of 1-2 weeks before match fitness would you take him? Seeing as we only have 1 match In '1-2' weeks. Hell yes. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Wait for it. "Martin is player we've tracked for a long time, he was someone we looked it before Claude was here. He is a quality international player and we had the opportunity to sign him. Players of this quality don't often become available so we've had to work incredibly hard to bring him to the club. With martin on board with have centre back options as good as anyone in the premier league and he is the a tremendous addition to the quality we already have at the club" Indeed. The only thing that the Black box told Reed was "Sign someone or we're f&*8ed" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Indeed. The only thing that the Black box told Reed was "Sign someone or we're f&*8ed" So, this is happening then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Nope, merely posing a question. The name is already out there. Surely though, it is worth any risk given our current situation, no? Do you feel this is something the club believes as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Would be a shot in the arm and if by some miracle he stays fit could be a major signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 If he passed a medical and the staff estimated a wait time of 1-2 weeks before match fitness would you take him? Of course. But that's a big IF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 1-2 weeks I would say is the norm for bringing in any player (I accept this isn't always the case) Get them up to speed with clubs routine etc Definitely take him if that's the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Have we ever "panic" signed a player in the Premier League since promotion? Elia and Djuricic felt a bit like that. There were plenty in the Championship relegation season! As for Caceres? Worth the risk. It might knock Stephen's confidence but it's a risk worth taking. Caceres has pedigree. Make it so Reed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Alert Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Have we ever "panic" signed a player in the Premier League since promotion? Elia and Djuricic felt a bit like that. There were plenty in the Championship relegation season! As for Caceres? Worth the risk. It might knock Stephen's confidence but it's a risk worth taking. Caceres has pedigree. Make it so Reed. Boruc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 There are thousands of center backs out of contract and available. If we are serious in retaining of Premier League status and finishing in a decent position, Reed just has to get his finger out and work out a good deal and get someone. I fear many of the older players will be wanting a longer contract Let us not forget Kevin Davies was a free agent when Sam Allardyce signed him. Got 10 good years service from him. If the Black Box really is functioning surely we have a pick of names to go for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Have we ever "panic" signed a player in the Premier League since promotion? Elia and Djuricic felt a bit like that. There were plenty in the Championship relegation season! As for Caceres? Worth the risk. It might knock Stephen's confidence but it's a risk worth taking. Caceres has pedigree. Make it so Reed. Stephens confidence will take a greater battering if he's torn apart week after week in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 A Uruguayan journo from Gol TV, Martin Charquero, has also now piped up: "Martin Cáceres returned to England. The chance now is to play in Southampton." I wonder how close this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Wonder why Palace declined after his trial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 There are thousands of center backs out of contract and available. If we are serious in retaining of Premier League status and finishing in a decent position, Reed just has to get his finger out and work out a good deal and get someone. I fear many of the older players will be wanting a longer contract Let us not forget Kevin Davies was a free agent when Sam Allardyce signed him. Got 10 good years service from him. If the Black Box really is functioning surely we have a pick of names to go for Which one do you want...? http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spieler/vertragslosespieler/statistik/1/plus//galerie/0?ausrichtung=alle&spielerposition_id=3&land_id=alle&wettbewerb_id=alle&seit=alle&yt0=Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 (edited) Martín Cáceres returned to England. The possibility now is to play at Southampton. @Martin Charquero Uruguay Apologies didn't see post above if it's worth anything Charquero is followed on Twitter by Darren Lewis football journo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited 5 February, 2017 by Give it to Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 For those interested pick your position and other details, then take your pick. http://www.transfermarkt.com/statistik/endendevertraege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/vegard-forren/profil/spieler/62054#ath Return of a legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Bull Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Wonder why Palace declined after his trial? Because they already have their 25 man squad named. But then you already knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Saint Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 For those interested pick your position and other details, then take your pick. http://www.transfermarkt.com/statistik/endendevertraege Fitz Hall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Some pretty famous names on those lists at not very old ages - Must be weird being a footballer on thousands a week one minute, and then sat at home the next. Royston Drenthe stands out particularly, i'm sure he was very highly rated at one point but 29 and without a club now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Seems like we're in a sticky situation with our CBs, making it a risk well worth taking. It's not like we're stumping up a 15 mill transfer fee. I'd be surprised if we offer him potentially ruinous wages. This is Southampton after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBizzier69 Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Looks like he's got pace, strong defensively, and a threat at corners. Surely there's a catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 If he passed a medical and the staff estimated a wait time of 1-2 weeks before match fitness would you take him? With due respect, we shouldn't be in this position in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 He's been linked to 3 PL teams so far. It is impossible for two of them to sign him. If he needs a few weeks to get his fitness up, I believe that will only see him missing one PL game since the week following Sunderland away is the FA Cup, and the next is Wembley. Make it happen Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Martín Cáceres returned to England. The possibility now is to play at Southampton. @Martin Charquero Uruguay Apologies didn't see post above if it's worth anything Charquero is followed on Twitter by Darren Lewis football journo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It will be in the Mirror shortly then. Either Lewis or a Crooky special as he monitors this site and the #SaintsFC hastag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Stephens confidence will take a greater battering if he's torn apart week after week in the league. Playing with and getting to learn from an international who has played for Juventus and Barcelona will only help Stephens. Personally thought he did well on saturday. Could have prevented the first goal but wasnt helped much by the midfield in front of him. Brought the ball out of defence on a number of occasions and looked composed. In a year or two he can be a very important player for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityRanger Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Nope, merely posing a question. The name is already out there. Surely though, it is worth any risk given our current situation, no? Yes, worth the risk in my opinion. We have 14 league games left. He has top class pedigree but awful track record for injuries. If we can keep him fit for 8/9 leagues and win 4 of them we'll be safe. So do it and wrap him in cotton wool the minute he arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Looks like he's got pace, strong defensively, and a threat at corners. Surely there's a catch. Injury record and without a club for however long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 If he passed a medical and the staff estimated a wait time of 1-2 weeks before match fitness would you take him? Complete no-brainer. Definitely. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Injury record and without a club for however long. So like Austin, then Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Lej Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 So like Austin, then Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yeah, who could forget that well known stretch of time when Austin was a free agent........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 From Jorge Baravalle' date=' apparently a journo on Fox Sports, on Twitter: "Attention. The Uruguayan Martín Cáceres, who did not fix his contract with Milan, will play in Southampton."[/quote'] Yes please! I really hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 It's the hope that kills you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Reed can't win on a deal like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 Maybe Les will contact Gaston for the due dilligence on Caceres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 It's the hope that kills you. True that Duncan, and keeps you alive at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 If anyone can get him firing, Puel can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 5 February, 2017 Share Posted 5 February, 2017 If anyone can get him firing, Puel can. If that sarcasm was intended I say bravo to you good sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 6 February, 2017 Share Posted 6 February, 2017 Nothing new here from the Sun but they do list Chelsea as one of the interested clubs: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2793204/southampton-want-martin-caceres/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 6 February, 2017 Share Posted 6 February, 2017 Nothing new here from the Sun but they do list Chelsea as one of the interested clubs: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2793204/southampton-want-martin-caceres/ I should have added that it's Crook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted 6 February, 2017 Share Posted 6 February, 2017 We could also get Essien in on a free 34 but been training with Chelsea Proven player to me would be back up for Romeu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 6 February, 2017 Share Posted 6 February, 2017 Nothing to lose and he can't be any worse than what's currently available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 6 February, 2017 Share Posted 6 February, 2017 We could also get Essien in on a free 34 but been training with Chelsea Proven player to me would be back up for Romeu Agreed Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 6 February, 2017 Share Posted 6 February, 2017 In terms of pedigree, if this was a precursor to Fonte leaving I think everyone would be pretty pleased. It's just that the timing makes it all seem a little desperate! Also, Essien is a good shout if he's still got the legs. He's exactly the sort of midfielder we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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