St Chalet Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Looks like this one might get done so creating a thread for him. On the face of it a typical Saints signing. Mid teens £'s, early twenties and international player having played in a major league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Hope you are not tempting fate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 ITK ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 17 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Balance of probabilities. Not ITK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Any Dutch saints able to give us phonetic guidance on how his name is pronounced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 No.6 written all over him No.9 is also free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Any Dutch saints able to give us phonetic guidance on how his name is pronounced? Wez-Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Like the confidence in creating the thread. Fits our profile and we need more at CB. Look forward to seeing how he gets on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 17 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Wez-Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Any Dutch saints able to give us phonetic guidance on how his name is pronounced? Hoot comes close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 17 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Just awaiting Ulrich Van Gobbell confirmation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Wez-Lee.[emoji38] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Just awaiting Ulrich Van Gobbell confirmation I've given him a text (or Whatsapp is what the kids call it nowadays), so hopefully he'll be looking into it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I've given him a text (or Whatsapp is what the kids call it nowadays), so hopefully he'll be looking into it soon. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 17 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I've given him a text (or Whatsapp is what the kids call it nowadays), so hopefully he'll be looking into it soon. Team effort. Just need St David scouting for Paul Allen's yacht and it will be like the old days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I've given him a text (or Whatsapp is what the kids call it nowadays), so hopefully he'll be looking into it soon. This is when he confirms that he's actually landed in Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Balance of probabilities. Not ITK. I'm more of a beyond reasonable doubt man myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I think Chalet has 100% over the years of stickying players... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Counting chickens on here! Pessimist in me says it needs to wait. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 17 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I think Chalet has 100% over the years of stickying players... It's not a sticky yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 17 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I think Chalet has 100% over the years of stickying players... And correct stat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 It's not a sticky yet! Go on, I dare you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Pellegrino essentially said it was "80% done" during the press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Pellegrino essentially said it was "80% done" during the press conference. All he said was he knows the player didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 All he said was he knows the player didn't he? He didn't know Lemina and that was done the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 For what it's worth, Sky reporting deal not completed but the player has had a medical so it sounds promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 (edited) All he said was he knows the player didn't he?Don't know if they've cut bits out of post press conference media. But he definitely said it s 80% done on the Livestream. Edited 17 August, 2017 by Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Don't know if they've cut bits out of post press conference media. But he definitely said it s 80% done on the Livestream. Nelly done her bit, just need Big Kat to step up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 17 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Nelly done her bit, just need Big Kat to step up Welcome back, have Sotonians closed up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 On one hand I'm excited as he looks like a good player, and also shows we're making an effort to improve a slightly dodgy area of the team, bearing in mind van Dijk's situation. Also it makes sense to pre-empt van Dijk leaving, even if his departure isn't till next summer. On the other hand, from what I saw on the video and what I have read from any Lazio fans' critique, I'm a little concerned that we are signing a player who doesn't excel at any of the things Yoshida and Stephens struggle with. If anything, it sounds like he also struggles with them. Hopefully I'm either wrong or it's not important because he's partnering van Dijk for most of the campaign. The pros definitely outweigh the cons though, so hoping we get this over the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Welcome back, have Sotonians closed up? I think people just tend to need a break from the extreme socialist nature of the site, and Barry Sanchez's rampant racism... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Is he quite physical? Something Stephens and Yoshida lack, seem to be very nice to play against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antrimsaint Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Nelly done her bit, just need Big Kat to step up Well hello, lurker welcoming you back. I think your funny.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 How do you pronounce the surname? Is it like Huurt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 How do you pronounce the surname? Is it like Huurt ? Hoot I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patred44 Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I'd like to think he will be the first part of replacing our present duo of Yoshida and Stephens. Next one, Wimmer? Wimmer and Hoetd would be a solid pair IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Hoot I thinkApparently so https://www.pronounceitright.com/pronunciation/wesley-hoedt-13571 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I'd like to think he will be the first part of replacing our present duo of Yoshida and Stephens. Next one, Wimmer? Wimmer and Hoetd would be a solid pair IMO Why don't you believe the club when they said van Dijk isn't going to be sold? A day after new owners, Krueger's statement yesterday would look ridiculous if they u-turn on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I think people just tend to need a break from the extreme socialist nature of the site, and Barry Sanchez's rampant racism... Which will be fine, as long as you steer clear of the Terrorism thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Don't know if they've cut bits out of post press conference media. But he definitely said it s 80% done on the Livestream. No, what I believe he said was that transfers are either 0% or 100%, there is no "80% or 90%" complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 No, what I believe he said was that transfers are either 0% or 100%, there is no "80% or 90%" complete.No he definitely said its 80% done. then he realised his error, rolled back, and said it's never done until it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 No he definitely said its 80% done. then he realised his error, rolled back, and said it's never done until it's done. I think he then backtracked to say 0% or 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintrich Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I'd like to think he will be the first part of replacing our present duo of Yoshida and Stephens. Next one, Wimmer? Wimmer and Hoetd would be a solid pair IMO Wimmer is going to West Brom.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 On one hand I'm excited as he looks like a good player, and also shows we're making an effort to improve a slightly dodgy area of the team, bearing in mind van Dijk's situation. Also it makes sense to pre-empt van Dijk leaving, even if his departure isn't till next summer. On the other hand, from what I saw on the video and what I have read from any Lazio fans' critique, I'm a little concerned that we are signing a player who doesn't excel at any of the things Yoshida and Stephens struggle with. If anything, it sounds like he also struggles with them. Hopefully I'm either wrong or it's not important because he's partnering van Dijk for most of the campaign. The pros definitely outweigh the cons though, so hoping we get this over the line. I read somewhere that he won a higher percentage of aerial duels than any other defender in Serie A last season. Admittedly he didn't get that many games, but that's certainly the key thing that a Stephens-Yoshi paring lacks. On the downside, he's not that quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 How do you pronounce the surname? Is it like Huurt ? Post #10 Hoot comes close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 i hope Hoot comes and does well, if so it is a great sign that we are adding to our squad and using the summer to strengthen not weaken. This has taken many awful summers but the day seems to have arrived. My only worry is that Young Jack Stephens will suffer a setback and maybe Yoshi as well. They have been terrific in difficult times, hope they are truly professional and not quitters cos we still need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 I read somewhere that he won a higher percentage of aerial duels than any other defender in Serie A last season. Admittedly he didn't get that many games, but that's certainly the key thing that a Stephens-Yoshi paring lacks. On the downside, he's not that quick. Ah ok, that's good news, thanks. I was thinking that his ability in the air is the key unknown (to me at least!) that would make it a lot more positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 No he definitely said its 80% done. then he realised his error, rolled back, and said it's never done until it's done. Ok fair enough. I remember him saying 80%/90% and thinking it was good news but then his next sentence seemed to contradict that so thought I must have misheard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patred44 Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 Why don't you believe the club when they said van Dijk isn't going to be sold? A day after new owners, Krueger's statement yesterday would look ridiculous if they u-turn on it. No u-turn at all, but I'd like to take Van Dijk out of the equation altogether, whether he's sold or not he has proved unworthy of anyone's trust. But if Hoetd joins I would definitely like VvD gone before he can turn his fellow countymans head, or worse still introduce him to his agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 17 August, 2017 Share Posted 17 August, 2017 No u-turn at all, but I'd like to take Van Dijk out of the equation altogether, whether he's sold or not he has proved unworthy of anyone's trust. But if Hoetd joins I would definitely like VvD gone before he can turn his fellow countymans head, or worse still introduce him to his agent. On the other hand, we could hope he is 5h!t so that nobody is interested in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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