Saint Garrett Posted 2 April, 2017 Share Posted 2 April, 2017 Yes been a difficult league season this year, however quick mention to this chap. Having a great season and has improved a huge amount this season. Wasn't much between him and Martina last season (in fact Martina was Koeman's preferred choice) however Cedric is a huge distance ahead of him now. Improved a lot defensively, bulked up too which helps. Hopefully we'll be able to keep hold of him in the summer, as he is certainly one who seems to be continually linked away (City/Barca) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 3 April, 2017 Share Posted 3 April, 2017 The experience at the Euro's has done him a power of good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 3 April, 2017 Share Posted 3 April, 2017 Gonna lose him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 3 April, 2017 Share Posted 3 April, 2017 He struggled with the physical side of the English game last season I remember one of his first games when Lukaku destroyed him. He has adapted well now though good going forward, decent cross and will happily match any opposition player trying to get to the byline. I'm not sure there is much between him and Clyne now. Goes to show that sometimes you have to give a player a chance not every player can start like Gabbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 3 April, 2017 Share Posted 3 April, 2017 Gonna lose him And you wonder why you get abuse? Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 3 April, 2017 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2017 And you wonder why you get abuse? Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk TBF, based on the last few seasons, it's likely we'll let him go if there is interest. Hopefully we can keep him for another year atleast with Virgil. Nextr season the base of: Forster/New Cedric Virgil NEW Bertrand Romeu Hojbjerg/NEW JWP Tadic Redmond Gabbiadini Starts looking a really strong squad. Can see a bit of surgery this summer with a few leaving, e.g. Long, JRod, Clasie, Martina, but should have a pretty strong squad next year if we can keep the main group together and buildwith a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 And you wonder why you get abuse? Not really. I wonder more about the dellusion on here of our place in football. We have never been more of a selling club than we are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 Not really. I wonder more about the dellusion on here of our place in football. We have never been more of a selling club than we are now. We've always been a selling club. The main difference is the club has more players other clubs want to buy these days thanks to the clubs decent recruitment policy. Imagine just how many of our recent players we would have sold in the last few years if Lowe was still in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 (edited) Not really. I wonder more about the dellusion on here of our place in football. We have never been more of a selling club than we are now. freedom of movement for players has changed the landscape since 1995, so its maybe its not quite fair to compare now with days gone by, but since the Bosman ruling I don't recall too many of our players resisting the lure of the dollar and staying put. Players have been sold to balance the books and because they wanted a move. That is how it will always be until we have a side full of **** that no one wants (which has been the case at times). Hopefully we can keep recruiting well and top notch youngsters keep coming through to prevent that happening. Actually, I guess with the extra money in the Prem these days you could say that our place in the footballing pyramid has improved, but its all relative and unless you are at the top you will always be eaten by bigger fish. Edited 4 April, 2017 by Chez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 Not really. I wonder more about the dellusion on here of our place in football. We have never been more of a selling club than we are now. So where do you see our place in football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintadam Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 Wasn't much between him and Martina last season (in fact Martina was Koeman's preferred choice) however Cedric is a huge distance ahead of him now. It has always been a huge distance between Martina and Cedric, its still laughable how some people here claimed Martina was better last season. Its like comparing Zlatan with Bendtner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 It has always been a huge distance between Martina and Cedric, its still laughable how some people here claimed Martina was better last season. Its like comparing Zlatan with Bendtner. Find a quote where someone says that !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintadam Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 Find a quote where someone says that !? A thread with a bunch of quotes https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?57132-Martina-and-Van-Dijk&p=2400469 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 A thread with a bunch of quotes https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?57132-Martina-and-Van-Dijk&p=2400469 I think that thread is hilarious. A lot of the loudest voices on here being shown to know very little about our players, their talent and their merits in various footballing systems. Next time Shurlock or Batman try and shout you down about a player/tactics etc you'll know where to send them, thats for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 I think that thread is hilarious. A lot of the loudest voices on here being shown to know very little about our players, their talent and their merits in various footballing systems. To be fair you could definitely find quite some games from last season in which Martina played relatively well and some in which Cedric played very badly. I don't think many believed that Martina was a better player, but in my opinion it's very true that he played some better games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 I see in the Evening Standard tonight it says, Chelsea are after the Saints Holy Trinity of VVD, Bertrand and Cedric!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 I see in the Evening Standard tonight it says, Chelsea are after the Saints Holy Trinity of VVD, Bertrand and Cedric!! So the Premier League champions are going to purchase the defence of a team that might not even finish in the top half? Never ceases to amaze me how shortsighted the big clubs can be in their recruitment. Just like when Liverpool attempted to mount a title assault with the spine of a team that had just finished 8th. Either we are massively underachieving given our players or Chelsea are massively shortsighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 So the Premier League champions are going to purchase the defence of a team that might not even finish in the top half? Never ceases to amaze me how shortsighted the big clubs can be in their recruitment. Just like when Liverpool attempted to mount a title assault with the spine of a team that had just finished 8th. Either we are massively underachieving given our players or Chelsea are massively shortsighted. That is a very strange way to look at it. Why does it mean we are massively underachieving? Saints in recent years had a number of players good enough for top 4-6 clubs, but not enough as a squad to make the top four. That doesn't mean our players couldn't play for them. I can see why Bertrand would be an upgrade on Alonso, Cedric on Moses and van Dijk would improve them in central defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 A thread with a bunch of quotes https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?57132-Martina-and-Van-Dijk&p=2400469 Will hold my hands up here , Although that's from this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 That is a very strange way to look at it. Why does it mean we are massively underachieving? Saints in recent years had a number of players good enough for top 4-6 clubs, but not enough as a squad to make the top four. That doesn't mean our players couldn't play for them. I can see why Bertrand would be an upgrade on Alonso, Cedric on Moses and van Dijk would improve them in central defence. If you were talking about Chelsea signing one of the three I'd agree with you but if you're telling me that (Yoshida aside) we've got a defence that's good enough to play for the Premier League champions then I'd argue we should probably have done a little better than we are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 Not really. I wonder more about the dellusion on here of our place in football. We have never been more of a selling club than we are now. That last sentence is true. We have become pretty good at it. It is not something that I like, but there are many things I do like that happen as a direct result of this. Right now We are not about to go tits up because we can't afford the level we are at. Unless someone can buy the whole shooting match, evade the ffp while slinging millions we have no other option. I can't stand Les but?..... Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 4 April, 2017 Share Posted 4 April, 2017 Chelsea want VVD, Bertrand and Soares according to the press. They write so much bull**** these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolesaint Posted 5 April, 2017 Share Posted 5 April, 2017 Yes been a difficult league season this year, however quick mention to this chap. Having a great season and has improved a huge amount this season. Wasn't much between him and Martina last season (in fact Martina was Koeman's preferred choice) however Cedric is a huge distance ahead of him now. Improved a lot defensively, bulked up too which helps. Hopefully we'll be able to keep hold of him in the summer, as he is certainly one who seems to be continually linked away (City/Barca) Yes been really impressed with him this season too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 5 April, 2017 Share Posted 5 April, 2017 He was very good tonight despite palace sticking Benteke on him most of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 5 April, 2017 Share Posted 5 April, 2017 He was very good tonight despite palace sticking Benteke on him most of the night. Agree. Him and Tadic our most creative players. Our style (get it wide, look for overlap and put a cross in) suits wing backs and IMO he has flourished this season. A shame for him (and Tadic) we've not had someone who knows where the back of the net is for half the season or more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 5 April, 2017 Share Posted 5 April, 2017 If you were talking about Chelsea signing one of the three I'd agree with you but if you're telling me that (Yoshida aside) we've got a defence that's good enough to play for the Premier League champions then I'd argue we should probably have done a little better than we are doing. I take your point, but good as they might be as defenders, I think the inability to convert chances is primarily what's put us where we are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 18 June, 2017 Share Posted 18 June, 2017 He gets the goal for Portugal!! His first on the international scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 18 June, 2017 Share Posted 18 June, 2017 Heading out for a throw in without the deflection!! Congratulations though......class player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendippers Posted 18 June, 2017 Share Posted 18 June, 2017 I watched the Le Tiss 100 premier league goals the other night and it was immediately apparent how many shots were aimed beyond the keeper into the bottom corner or off the post and in. Our current squad could do with some shooting practice - just inside the post will do fine more times than not. (JWP needs to understand which side of the post constitutes a 'goal' as he is so close so often it's laughable). I did enjoy how many of the shots were past Ian Walker - ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 18 June, 2017 Share Posted 18 June, 2017 I watched the Le Tiss 100 premier league goals the other night and it was immediately apparent how many shots were aimed beyond the keeper into the bottom corner or off the post and in. Our current squad could do with some shooting practice - just inside the post will do fine more times than not. (JWP needs to understand which side of the post constitutes a 'goal' as he is so close so often it's laughable). I did enjoy how many of the shots were past Ian Walker - ha ha Cedric Soares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 June, 2017 Share Posted 18 June, 2017 [video=youtube;wxi-a57qdJ4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxi-a57qdJ4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 18 June, 2017 Share Posted 18 June, 2017 And fonte gets outjumped for Mexico's equaliser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 June, 2017 Share Posted 18 June, 2017 If you were talking about Chelsea signing one of the three I'd agree with you but if you're telling me that (Yoshida aside) we've got a defence that's good enough to play for the Premier League champions then I'd argue we should probably have done a little better than we are doing. We had one of the best defensive records in the division last season DESPITE the CB partnership for the last 4 months. Stuck that lot behind Kante (as well as Romeu) and with a keeper that stops more than Forster and you'd win the Premier League if you could also score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 19 June, 2017 Share Posted 19 June, 2017 So, all we need are better defenders, better midfielders and better strikers. And a better goalkeeper. Now that's what I call a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren2 Posted 19 June, 2017 Share Posted 19 June, 2017 Don't forget a manager ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 June, 2017 Share Posted 23 June, 2017 http://sportwitness.co.uk/juventus-open-talks-sign-southamptons-cedric-soares-negotiations-early-stages/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 June, 2017 Share Posted 23 June, 2017 http://sportwitness.co.uk/juventus-open-talks-sign-southamptons-cedric-soares-negotiations-early-stages/ Aren't Juve trying to persuade United to sell them Darmian as their first choice replacement for Alves? Perhaps they want to play him on the wrong side mainly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 June, 2017 Share Posted 23 June, 2017 So, all we need are better defenders, better midfielders and better strikers. And a better goalkeeper. Now that's what I call a plan. Always the plan in football, better players everywhere, preferably for less money as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 23 June, 2017 Share Posted 23 June, 2017 I will be very surprised if Cedric is still here when the window shuts. Same for Bertie and Virge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 June, 2017 Share Posted 23 June, 2017 I will be very surprised if Cedric is still here when the window shuts. Same for Bertie and Virge. Think we'll be cashing in again do you ? Or just can't keep good players when they get a whiff of a "big club". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 23 June, 2017 Share Posted 23 June, 2017 It's talking 35 -40 million Euros for Semedo who is being kept out of the national team by Cedric, are Juve likely to pay a similar price? Cos I can't see us selling for much less than £30-35 million considering the market. We are going to need a whole new defence at this rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 23 June, 2017 Share Posted 23 June, 2017 I'd be very sorry to see Cedric go. Is Pied an adequate replacement for him as first choice RB? I'm not sure but he seemed OK the few times he played toward the end of the season. This is shaping up to be a transfer window of inflationary valuations. Juventus have proven to be pretty good at fleecing PL teams (Pogba) so turnaround is fair play in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted 23 June, 2017 Share Posted 23 June, 2017 There is nothing in this. A Portuguese sports daily (they make things up a lot) wrote that a few days ago and now it's just bouncing around the media echo chamber. Juventus are being linked with every right back under the sun so the Portuguese media figured they would jump in to fill the pages. Danilo and Darmian are the strong links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 June, 2017 Share Posted 25 June, 2017 I didn't think £25m for Bertrand would be bettered in the laughable stakes today... http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/25/report-southampton-defender-cedric-soares-wanted-by-juventus-15m/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 25 June, 2017 Share Posted 25 June, 2017 I didn't think £25m for Bertrand would be bettered in the laughable stakes today... http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/25/report-southampton-defender-cedric-soares-wanted-by-juventus-15m/ £15m ? next they'll be saying it's euros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockbridge_saint Posted 28 June, 2017 Share Posted 28 June, 2017 I want us to sell Cedric, especially as the amounts of money being talked about are hilariously high. I know he's solid at the back but his crossing has been a regular source of frustration for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 28 June, 2017 Share Posted 28 June, 2017 I want us to sell Cedric, especially as the amounts of money being talked about are hilariously high. I know he's solid at the back but his crossing has been a regular source of frustration for me £15m is hilariously high? I think he's an excellent player, he came on leaps and bounds last year and is now a regular Portugal international. Lucky to have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockbridge_saint Posted 28 June, 2017 Share Posted 28 June, 2017 I'd read 25 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 28 June, 2017 Share Posted 28 June, 2017 I want us to sell Cedric, especially as the amounts of money being talked about are hilariously high. I know he's solid at the back but his crossing has been a regular source of frustration for me Cannot agree with your assessment - I thought had an excellent season, combining courage and solid defence with adventurous runs and decent crossing. With Cedric and Pied I think we're sorted at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 28 June, 2017 Share Posted 28 June, 2017 I'd read 25 million Sill not particularly hilariously high. Standard price for a PL international, but due to his age I'd want more if we were going to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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