Wesley Hoedt

[Shance]

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.

 

He's quicker and more agile than Fonte and if we keep Virgil, that's the man he'll ultimately be replacing. He's a better CB than Fonte imo and he'll benefit playing next to Van Dijk.

[Dazza82]

Hoot I think

Spotted in Ower

 

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[Nolan]

I wondering if Advocaat would like the potential of a Dutch centre back pairing playing together week in week out. It's it a very shrewd move on more than one level.

[Ulrich van Gobbel]

Just awaiting Ulrich Van Gobbell confirmation

 

Nothing at the moment.. but that doesn't mean he isn't on his way.

[K,Billy's supersound]

or that he's already been.

[S-Clarke]

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[beavis17]

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[Antrimsaint]

Actual ITK's in the house. ? Day after day, week after week lurking has paid off. So..........now that hibernation is over for winter what's the scoop, the qt, the lowdown lads please tell. It's been such room and gloom. Are the Chinese gearing up to buy Messi? Give us a snippet.

[Antrimsaint]

Something is happening. Bearsy has turned up. K Billy is here. Haven't seen Guan turn up yet though. Seems like three years ago.

[Ivan Katalinic's 'tache]

or that he's already been.

 

Been and stayed or been and gone?

[mrfahaji]

or that he's already been.

 

Edit. Tried to paste a GIF. Didn't work. Don't know how. Sob.

[shurlock]

If the Times article is correct -that we have to sell to buy- not sure how this transfer fits in the scheme of things.

[Faz]

If the Times article is correct -that we have to sell to buy- not sure how this transfer fits in the scheme of things.

 

Perhaps you should be wondering how The Times article fits in the scheme of things? Maybe, just maybe, we should judge on actions rather than idle speculation.

[SuperSAINT]

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/15479932.Saints_close_in_on_Hoedt_deal/?ref=rss

[Saint_Ash]

I'm assuming two players have to leave now as we have a 27 man squad? (If Hoedt comes in that is)

[tajjuk]

Weren't people saying Long was on the way out?

[saintoaks]

Would Saints go with 3 at the back, if VVD is staying plus the new polish lad, that's 5 CB's to keep happy ?

[Saint Garrett]

I'd expect Gardos to go, and Bednarek maybe to go out on loan? Clasie to go, and maybe Gallagher out on loan.

[Give it to Ron]

I'd expect Gardos to go, and Bednarek maybe to go out on loan? Clasie to go, and maybe Gallagher out on loan.

Plus Gazzaniga somewhere....anywhere frightened rabbit.

 

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[Saint Garrett]

Plus Gazzaniga somewhere....anywhere frightened rabbit.

 

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Good point - we do have too many keepers

 

Forster

Taylor

Gazza

McCarthy

Rose

 

Two of those can probably go...

[Baird of the land]

Good point - we do have too many keepers

 

Forster

Taylor

Gazza

McCarthy

Rose

 

Two of those can probably go...

 

I'd assume only one would go, that most likely being Gazza.

Rose has to have been brought in for U23's.

[Wimborne_saint]

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-lazio-ai-dettagli-la-trattativa-con-il-southampton-per-hoedt - Offer accepted by Lazio! Sounds like this is almost done.

[Wimborne_saint]

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/lazio-only-details-left-for-hoedt-to-southampton English version of the article

[suewhistle]

The report says he's already met his teammates, so he's been to Staplewood, I imagine. Has Ulrich van Gobbell been sleeping on the job?;-) Or perhaps he slipped in via the Portsmouth ferry..

[Wimborne_saint]

The report says he's already met his teammates, so he's been to Staplewood, I imagine. Has Ulrich van Gobbell been sleeping on the job?;-) Or perhaps he slipped in via the Portsmouth ferry..

 

It's a poor translation - actually says he's said his goodbyes to his current teammates

[Toadhall Saint]

The report says he's already met his teammates, so he's been to Staplewood, I imagine. Has Ulrich van Gobbell been sleeping on the job?;-) Or perhaps he slipped in via the Portsmouth ferry..

 

I think it was saying goodbye to his old lazio team mates.

[Lallana's Left Peg]

So it seems people adamant that Stephens is the Fonte replacement are wrong. I wonder where this guy fits in though and whether I am reading too much into it that Yoshida only has a year left on his deal?

[Sour Mash]

So it seems people adamant that Stephens is the Fonte replacement are wrong. I wonder where this guy fits in though and whether I am reading too much into it that Yoshida only has a year left on his deal?

I hadn't realised until this week that Yoshida only had a year left on his contract, surprised that hasn't had more focus. He seems settled enough here, but we rarely let players run their contracts down, so something must be up.

 

The other issue is, how confident are the club that they will get a fully focused, functioning Van Dijk for a season? And what will happen with him in January for example.

[SW5 SAINT]

So it seems people adamant that Stephens is the Fonte replacement are wrong. I wonder where this guy fits in though and whether I am reading too much into it that Yoshida only has a year left on his deal?

 

You would thought it would have been good business to extend Yoshida's contract and get a transfer fee for him!?

[STEVEADAMS]

On read southampton says he has greeted his new team mates. Looks a good signing.

[Lorne Malvo]

Hoedt

VVD (assuming he stays)

Yoshi

Stephens

 

Good centrebacks for the season. Wonder if we will see Stephens played in any other positions during the season.

 

Ryan and Cedric on the flanks, happy with that setup.

[davefizzy14]

Wonder whether it will be completed in time for tomorrow's game?

[Pancake]

Wonder whether it will be completed in time for tomorrow's game?

 

Well, it's 12.10 now so I think he has missed the midday cut off.

[goneawol]

http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-transfer-put-hold-club-seek-clarification-players-agency/

[Manuel]

Hoedt

VVD (assuming he stays)

Yoshi

Stephens

 

Good centrebacks for the season. Wonder if we will see Stephens played in any other positions during the season.

I have often thought Stephens could be tried as a defensive midfielder option, next to Romeu?

[Appy]

I have often thought Stephens could be tried as a defensive midfielder option, next to Romeu?

 

Probably just use the guy we've just spent 18 million on, rather than a centre back.

[Faz]

Probably just use the guy we've just spent 18 million on, rather than a centre back.

 

Novel

[Saint Pete]

http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-transfer-put-hold-club-seek-clarification-players-agency/

 

Hmmm, thought this one was progressing a bit too smoothly so far

[Le Timmier]

Probably just use the guy we've just spent 18 million on, rather than a centre back.

 

Good to have options though. Jack has attributes that suggest he could do a job in there as well as Lemina.

Last season it felt as though an injury to Oriol would be catastrophic.

[Lorne Malvo]

Good to have options though. Jack has attributes that suggest he could do a job in there as well as Lemina.

Last season it felt as though an injury to Oriol would be catastrophic.

 

Appy we be disappointed that we can't use the same players every game for 90mins in set positions..

[eddie]

Any news here?

 

 

Ah, nope.

[benjii]

He's quite dishy.

 

People might not think this is important (and the for the avoidance of doubt, I am not "virtue signalling" as a woofter) but I prefer it when our team is reasonably good looking.

[Manuel]

He's quite dishy.

 

People might not think this is important (and the for the avoidance of doubt, I am not "virtue signalling" as a woofter) but I prefer it when our team is reasonably good looking.

Yeah, I don't even know how Romeu gets a start!

[benjii]

Yeah, I don't even know how Romeu gets a start!

 

He's got the Jason Statham not-a-lot-of-hair-in-a-good-way thing going on. That's up some people's street. It's good to have a few rugged ones in with the pretty boys.

 

When I think we used to field a team with Kevin Hurlock, Iain Dowie, Barry Venison, Matt Le Tiss, John Beresford.... just look at the boys now. So much fitter.

[suewhistle]

It's a poor translation - actually says he's said his goodbyes to his current teammates

 

Yeah, you're right, read it in a hurry and a spirit of optimism!

[Pass the Dutchie]

http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-transfer-put-hold-club-seek-clarification-players-agency/

 

No problem. If they won't let Hoedt go because De Vrij won't sign, I'll gladly take De Vrij instead.

[Le Timmier]

He's got the Jason Statham not-a-lot-of-hair-in-a-good-way thing going on. That's up some people's street. It's good to have a few rugged ones in with the pretty boys.

 

When I think we used to field a team with Kevin Hurlock, Iain Dowie, Barry Venison, Matt Le Tiss, John Beresford.... just look at the boys now. So much fitter.

 

Bit harsh on Beresford, I probably would

[LeBizzier69]

Let's just get them both!

[Deanovski]

Get de vrij then

[Toadhall Saint]

http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-transfer-put-hold-club-seek-clarification-players-agency/

 

I blame st chalet