Bad Wolf Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Seems like there's something in it. Even if it doesn't come off, clearly interest on both sides. Thought it needed it's own thread.
shurlock Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Sadly, if AR-10 mentioned it, it probably isn’t true. The simpleton couldn’t predict tomorrow’s date.
Micky Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 While Theo is undoubted quality, I just wonder whether he is 'relegation dogfight' quality, and this is my issue with quite a few of the names mentioned on the transfers thread. I'm thinking that we need a certain kind of player to get us out of this mess and I don't think that Theo is that kind of player. I don't know who the player is myself, but in my mind I've got leader, talker, warrior, organizer and the like - not Theo.
a1ex2001 Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 While Theo is undoubted quality, I just wonder whether he is 'relegation dogfight' quality, and this is my issue with quite a few of the names mentioned on the transfers thread. I'm thinking that we need a certain kind of player to get us out of this mess and I don't think that Theo is that kind of player. I don't know who the player is myself, but in my mind I've got leader, talker, warrior, organizer and the like - not Theo. Great get that guy and Theo! I've wanted to see Walcott play through the middle for a team since he left us and I assume that wil be a condition on his return, he's still young enough and appears to have the desire to prove himself so I'd take him back he's got to score and create more than shane fookin long
Dellman Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 We may need a leader, talker, warrior and organiser but we also need someone to put the ball in the net and Theo is a proven premier league scorer, year in year out...sign him up! He will also excite our disillusioned fanbase and that is worth a lot. Hope instead of despair...that's what we would get with Theo
aintforever Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 While Theo is undoubted quality, I just wonder whether he is 'relegation dogfight' quality, and this is my issue with quite a few of the names mentioned on the transfers thread. I'm thinking that we need a certain kind of player to get us out of this mess and I don't think that Theo is that kind of player. I don't know who the player is myself, but in my mind I've got leader, talker, warrior, organizer and the like - not Theo. I disagree, he want to get on the plane to Russia so will be hungry to bang in a few goals and get noticed. If he came he would give the whole team and fan base a lift.
Hatch Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 If this was a couple of years back I would flat out say no. But we need him now more than he needs us.
simo Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 While Theo is undoubted quality, I just wonder whether he is 'relegation dogfight' quality, and this is my issue with quite a few of the names mentioned on the transfers thread. I'm thinking that we need a certain kind of player to get us out of this mess and I don't think that Theo is that kind of player. I don't know who the player is myself, but in my mind I've got leader, talker, warrior, organizer and the like - not Theo. When's joey Barton off his ban ?
Pamplemousse Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 While Theo is undoubted quality, I just wonder whether he is 'relegation dogfight' quality, and this is my issue with quite a few of the names mentioned on the transfers thread. I'm thinking that we need a certain kind of player to get us out of this mess and I don't think that Theo is that kind of player. I don't know who the player is myself, but in my mind I've got leader, talker, warrior, organizer and the like - not Theo. He’s the type of player who will get the fans off their seats. He’s the player we want Redmond to be but never will be. Those ‘warrior’ players tend to be central defenders or midfielders anyway. One of them in defence would be great.
bazza Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 He'd be a cracking signing. I'll believe it when I see it though.
Red Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Was there a sell on clause for him? If so do we get that knocked off the agreed price
S-Clarke Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Was there a sell on clause for him? If so do we get that knocked off the agreed price Didn't we give that up for some extra dosh back in our admin days? I'm sure we did the same with Bale....
davefizzy14 Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 I hope we can get this done and bring Theo home!
SuperSAINT Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 https://www.football-italia.net/115166/agent-walcott-likes-serie
Dusic Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 https://www.football-italia.net/115166/agent-walcott-likes-serieI'm sure Reedo is relaxed. Clyne, Wanyama, Koeman style.
simo Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 https://www.football-italia.net/115166/agent-walcott-likes-serie Would be a fool not to move to any of those clubs over us !
Atlanta Saint Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Seems like there's something in it. Even if it doesn't come off, clearly interest on both sides. Thought it needed it's own thread. I think we need to replace VvD first before we go after Theo.
Saint Albert Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Theo’s a good player with speed, he scores goals and has an emotional connection to the club. If he wants to come here, we should sign him up if the fee is not exorbitant. I can’t see too many players of his quality wanting to play for Pellegrino in a team this close to the relegation zone.
James Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 I'm sure Reedo is relaxed. Clyne, Wanyama, Koeman style. All we need is the Les Reed interview to say we are confident and the day after he will be at Milan.
Saint Albert Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 If you believe this, Arsenal want 30M for Theo and he’s having doubts about Saints because of Pellegrino and our tenuous league position... https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/5278194/arsenal-theo-walcott-30m-southampton/
Saint Billy Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Being realistic we will probably end up with unknowns from abroad with a mixed track record hoping they will come good. Theo is not the best player out there but even he probably thinks he's too good for little ole saints.
supersonic Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 I very much doubt he’s coming so may as well close this thread. Walcott and Sturridge were just a PR spin to divert attention away from the **** poor management of the club
SuperSAINT Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 I very much doubt he’s coming so may as well close this thread. Walcott and Sturridge were just a PR spin to divert attention away from the **** poor management of the club Plus Tosun & Benteke.
James Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Plus Tosun & Benteke. Just a smokescreen whilst we compete a deal for a far cheaper, far less good and far more underwhelming signing in Carrillo.
obelisk Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Can't believe that Theo would seriously consider a move to Saints given the dire position they're in. Maybe a loan but we'd be hard pushed to get any quality in now.
DT Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 He really isn’t going to come Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Lord Duckhunter Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Anybody who pays £40 million for him & 140k a week is ****ing bonkers, if you ask me. Too much heart over head on this forum. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
SKD Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Anybody who pays £40 million for him & 140k a week is ****ing bonkers, if you ask me. Too much heart over head on this forum. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Agree - loan or £15-£20m max, imo. Pretty overrated but will offer us the pace and directness we’re crying out for.
Wrensup Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 Absolutely not signing for us. Other than the fact he used to play for us, what have we got going for us, because it’s definitely not big wages or ambitious?
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 The best we can hope for is a loan until the end of the season with an option to buy if we stay up. I just don't see this happening. Why on earth would he want to come to Southampton when things are as bad as they are? Be honest, other than the fact he used to play for us, he'd be better going to somewhere like, Leicester, Watford, Burnley or Everton.
hypochondriac Posted 5 January, 2018 Posted 5 January, 2018 The best we can hope for is a loan until the end of the season with an option to buy if we stay up. I just don't see this happening. Why on earth would he want to come to Southampton when things are as bad as they are? Be honest, other than the fact he used to play for us, he'd be better going to somewhere like, Leicester, Watford, Burnley or Everton.Why not sign him with a relegation clause that he can be sold if we go down?
Simon3737 Posted 6 January, 2018 Posted 6 January, 2018 If you believe this, Arsenal want 30M for Theo and he’s having doubts about Saints because of Pellegrino and our tenuous league position... https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/5278194/arsenal-theo-walcott-30m-southampton/ If Theo tells Reed that Pellegrino is putting him off signing, this could be the trigger to Reed sacking him. Theo could save us from relegation even if he doesn’t ultimately sign for us! The Sun’s £35 million suggestion is surely nonsense. I imagine if they were the same age and had the same contract lengths outstanding, Theo and the Ox would be worth about the same, but the Ox is 24 and had a year remaining on his contract, while Theo is 28 with 18 months left.
adrian lord Posted 6 January, 2018 Posted 6 January, 2018 Not going to happen. for a start he would not want to come to this shower of shyte
Saint Albert Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 This Mail article suggests the fee for Theo is 25M, and Saints are balking at that amount... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5242769/Southampton-Walcott-balk-25m-asking-price.html
AR-10 Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 Seems like there's something in it. Even if it doesn't come off, clearly interest on both sides. Thought it needed it's own thread. Literally all southampton are doing is waiting for Arsenal to sanction it. Nothing to do with the fee/wages. It's theoretically done.
AR-10 Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 Sadly, if AR-10 mentioned it, it probably isn’t true. The simpleton couldn’t predict tomorrow’s date. Aww fanx mate. Blushes.
DT Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 Why would he come? He's not sentimental. He's level headed. And he could probably get more elsewhere, in teams higher up the league. Like Everton. Really hope this isn't the one name being offered as appeasement to fans and then will be .'we tried all we could' when he goes elsewhere. Leaving us up shyte creek with Mr Magoo still in charge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 Why not sign him with a relegation clause that he can be sold if we go down? I'm sure that would be the first thing they'd insist on. I would think there's at least 10 players with a similar clause already.
Saint Elsewhere Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 Walcott starts for Arsenal in FA Cup, so if he comes he will be cup-tied, if its a done deal its a typical Saints bodge! Obviously PL is the priority but this would be pretty poor negotiating by us or a sign he is going nowhere in this window. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Saint Scott Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 (edited) Why would he come? He's not sentimental. He's level headed. And he could probably get more elsewhere, in teams higher up the league. Like Everton. Really hope this isn't the one name being offered as appeasement to fans and then will be .'we tried all we could' when he goes elsewhere. Leaving us up shyte creek with Mr Magoo still in charge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I agree he could go to better clubs but he has the history as a school boy and shined for us at the age of 16. It's a world cup year and probably his last chance at one so we in his and his agents eyes could see us being the perfect club for that. He will be seen as the 'star player' and if he can project us up the league come may then Southgate will have no option but to take him to Russia. If he were to go to an Everton or west ham with a much larger squad is he guaranteed to start week in week out? Secondly he will see the success of players getting into the England squad such as Bertrand who was in a similar situation at Chelsea. He needs game time and thats what I think it will boil down too. He's just the player we need. Direct and uncomfortable for defenders, can play anywhere in the front 4 and will give us the confidence we need going forward. Wages is the only issue I forsee. All IMO of course. Edited 7 January, 2018 by Saint Scott
Pamplemousse Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 We shouldn’t pay any more than £20M If Arsenal refuse then move on to other targets.
SuperSAINT Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 Walcott starts for Arsenal in FA Cup, so if he comes he will be cup-tied, if its a done deal its a typical Saints bodge! Obviously PL is the priority but this would be pretty poor negotiating by us or a sign he is going nowhere in this window. It's clearly nowhere close.
LeBizzier69 Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 I just can't believe there's not someone younger, less injury prone, and better vfm than Walcott out there.
Heisenberg Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 We shouldn’t pay any more than £20M If Arsenal refuse then move on to other targets. Who? Whose better than TW and available for less than £20-25m?
hackedoff Posted 7 January, 2018 Posted 7 January, 2018 Might have got a player of this quality over the last few seasons,however that ship has now well and truly sailed.
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