Graffito Posted 12 January, 2018 Posted 12 January, 2018 Who needs a PR department when you have the Daily Telegraph? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/01/12/southampton-believe-model-works-now-mauricio-pellegrino-must/ This wide-ranging article claims that a competitive offer for Theo is on the table. Quite. The Board's doing a great job, which we don't boast about by the way, and it's now up to the manager to deliver.
Dark Munster Posted 12 January, 2018 Posted 12 January, 2018 £30M would be a crazy number to pay for him. Unless we do something drastically different tactically then it would be madness to sign him. However, if we had a Pelle/Lambert style forward to leading the line it could work pretty well. For me that's a much higher priority. Along with a new manager who isn't a complete clown. Anything else (like Walcott) is just gravy.
doddisalegend Posted 12 January, 2018 Posted 12 January, 2018 Sounds like we're looking at both. fair enough but of the two I'd rather have a proper CF to lead the line.
SKD Posted 12 January, 2018 Posted 12 January, 2018 Les is hopeful we can get him - Close the thread.
simo Posted 12 January, 2018 Posted 12 January, 2018 That's the one! Here we go again! Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/01/12/southampton-believe-model-works-now-mauricio-pellegrino-must/ As confident as they were Clyne would re-sign , We'd sign Toby and Ronald wouldn't leave ?
Saints foreva Posted 12 January, 2018 Posted 12 January, 2018 Reed feeding more bull**** to his favoured journalists.
Pamplemousse Posted 12 January, 2018 Posted 12 January, 2018 Tomorrow is a must win in more than one way. Obviously, the points will be useful, but we need to convince potential signings that we are moving up the table.
Toon Saint Posted 12 January, 2018 Posted 12 January, 2018 Hmm, Les 'hopeful' that the 'competitive package' offered is enough to tempt Theo. Also served up with a ready-made excuse of him making a 'lifestyle choice' (basically more money and less chance of getting relegated) if he doesn't sign. I'd say it's looking hopeless. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
kermitsaint Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 **** me, reading some on here you’d think that Theo only wanted to come to us but because of Les’ **** up/dithering/tightness/complacency was forced to take his second choice, Everton. As they showed with Koeman they can blow us out of the water when it comes to wages. There maybe a player somewhere out there that will be worth breaking our wage structure for, but it’s not Theo Walcott. I’m sure we’ve given him the best offer we can within our structure, if he can get more elsewhere , good luck to the bloke. But it’s not a stick you can beat Les Reed with. Sent from my iPad using TapatalkCould it not be argued that Les Reed should have known that Theo would never join us with our wage structure . That Theo is certainly not the player we need anyway . Les Reed then spouting Theo's name to his media contacts to 'appease' fans just shows what an utter baffoon he really is ? Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk
LeBizzier69 Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 What's SRL up to I wonder. Get him fit and on the pitch. As I type this it's gone from ridiculous gag to me convincing myself. The beauty of beer.
Turkish Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Sounds like we're looking at both. That article says we're looking for Walcott and a wide player, which suggest Walcott will be our main striker, not what we need. Wide player yes, central striker no.
Barry the Badger Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 That article says we're looking for Walcott and a wide player, which suggest Walcott will be our main striker, not what we need. Wide player yes, central striker no. Agreed, if we were capable of making the type of chances Walcott would want, Gabbiadini would be scoring.
shurlock Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 That article says we're looking for Walcott and a wide player, which suggest Walcott will be our main striker, not what we need. Wide player yes, central striker no. Yeh hadn't seen that article when I initially posted. You're right: Walcott's not what we need if he's going to be played down the middle. Had based my comment on the various stories linking us to the Argentinian at Monaco who is more of a conventional centre forward. But they're clearly less credible than the telegraph article which is basically from the horse's mouth.
beavis17 Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 That article says we're looking for Walcott and a wide player, which suggest Walcott will be our main striker, not what we need. Wide player yes, central striker no. Interesting if true as Sam Allardyce pretty much said he would play out wide for Everton yesterday (especially now they’ve signed Cenk Tosun). Still can’t help but feel it may be a typo though seeing as they mentioned the absence of Austin and then said we are looking for a wide player. Plus, Pellegrino has highlighted the fact that we don’t have anyone of the profile of Austin in our squad.
Plumstead_Saint Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Tomorrow is a must win in more than one way. Obviously, the points will be useful, but we need to convince potential signings that we are moving up the table. This. The kind of player that's happy to join a team in the relegation zone is not the sort of player we want!
Shance Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 That article says we're looking for Walcott and a wide player, which suggest Walcott will be our main striker, not what we need. Wide player yes, central striker no. Pretty sure that's wrong. We're being linked with Walcott and a CF, so it's safe to assume that Walcott is being eyed up for Redmonds position.
Andy Durman Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 The Telegraph article has been well written. Sensible reason, instead of this black white I mostly read on this forum..
waylander Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 What's SRL up to I wonder. Get him fit and on the pitch. As I type this it's gone from ridiculous gag to me convincing myself. The beauty of beer. He has a degenerative back condition and is not going to play again.
sotonjoe Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 The Telegraph article has been well written. Sensible reason, instead of this black white I mostly read on this forum.. Interesting, considering it was basically written by the club. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
skintsaint Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Pretty sure that's wrong. We're being linked with Walcott and a CF, so it's safe to assume that Walcott is being eyed up for Redmonds position. Walcott won't play left wing. He will be wasted like Redmond out there.
DT Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Football focus. No mention of saints. Only Everton. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Shance Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Walcott won't play left wing. He will be wasted like Redmond out there. Even though our manager is a clown, I see redmond as a right winger, so that's what I meant
simo Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Football focus. No mention of saints. Only Everton. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Made it sound like Everton is pretty much a done deal !?
davefizzy14 Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 If we win today I reckon he’ll join us. Hopefully! And back to 1/1 favourites on sky bet. COYR
OldNick Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 I like the Man City are playing the Sanchez situation, you know the terms sign or go elsewhere. Walcott is said to want to come back to Saints and so don't let the agents use other clubs to push up the terms or price. At the end of the day unless Theo actually signs the contract the agents have no choice, the player still has the ultimate decision. I wonder if Theo or his wife really want to live in Liverpool
Supersubpuckett Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Made it sound like Everton is pretty much a done deal !? Not so clear cut according to the soccer saturday panel
Pilchards Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Not so clear cut according to the soccer saturday panel What did they say?
whelk Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Big favourite with bookies to join us now. 9/4 Everton which is buying money if a ‘done deal’
krissyboy31 Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Made it sound like Everton is pretty much a done deal !? Pure speculation. after all we are a selling club not a buying one, don't you know?!!
simo Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Big favourite with bookies to join us now. 9/4 Everton which is buying money if a ‘done deal’ Strange seeing as our manager went for the not commenting on someone else's player route while Bfs went for the we want him and blowing smoke up his arse route ! Maybe they know something we don't ?
Saint Billy Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Is Theo really going to come back to a badly managed, relegation threatened, wage reduced, in order to improve his chances of a World Cup place?. I find that difficult to believe.
whelk Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 Is Theo really going to come back to a badly managed, relegation threatened, wage reduced, in order to improve his chances of a World Cup place?. I find that difficult to believe. Yes
Simon3737 Posted 13 January, 2018 Posted 13 January, 2018 I’m hoping Theo will agree to come on condition that we hire a positive manager. I’m clutching at straws of course, but I think Theo could have more influence on Les right now than anyone else!
Dusic Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 Jeremy Wilson: "Theo Walcott is also increasingly likely to depart shortly – with Everton still favourites to sign him – but he is in Arsenal’s squad today." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/01/14/alexis-sanchez-left-arsenal-squad-bournemouth-manchester-united/ Looks like this mini saga will be sorted either way at some stage this week. I wonder if he is one of the two targets MP was hopeful would be added next week. IMO either he makes a sensible career choice (Everton) or a lifestyle choice (Saints). Surely the former?
SuperSAINT Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 Jeremy Wilson: "Theo Walcott is also increasingly likely to depart shortly – with Everton still favourites to sign him – but he is in Arsenal’s squad today." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/01/14/alexis-sanchez-left-arsenal-squad-bournemouth-manchester-united/ Looks like this mini saga will be sorted either way at some stage this week. I wonder if he is one of the two targets MP was hopeful would be added next week. IMO either he makes a sensible career choice (Everton) or a lifestyle choice (Saints). Surely the former? We're still no doubt confident & relaxed he will sign for us (despite Everton's interest). We think that offering him the chance to have lunch with Ralph every 2nd Monday will swing the deal.
Faz Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 Don't think league position matters, as you'd get a relegation release clause anyway. But the management does. If he's paid any attention, he'd see a squad full of hit of form, poorly motivated players, constant team changes and appalling management. He wants to play every week. If he comes here he'll get the dropped when he scores. Do you think the team winning 2-0 at half time yesterday was poorly motivated?
beatlesaint Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 We're still no doubt confident & relaxed he will sign for us (despite Everton's interest). We think that offering him the chance to have lunch with Ralph every 2nd Monday will swing the deal. Yeah the lunch will swing it for sure !
Saint Albert Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 Yeah the lunch will swing it for sure ! Theo should hold out for ice skating lessons.
supersonic Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 Really can't see Theo coming. Seems like the Theo/Strurridge leak was just a smokescreen.
Matthew Le God Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 Really can't see Theo coming. Seems like the Theo/Strurridge leak was just a smokescreen. How would that smokescreen work exactly and for what purpose?
supersonic Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 How would that smokescreen work exactly and for what purpose? to excite the fans ahead of the ****e we have on the pitch
OldNick Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 well he came on for Arsenal today, he certainly stretched the linos arm, not sure oppo defences though
Matthew Le God Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 to excite the fans ahead of the ****e we have on the pitch How does that qualify under the definition of a smokescreen? A smokescreen is used to hide your intentions, but I fail to see how putting out fake targets helps in any meaningful manner.
Wade Garrett Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 well he came on for Arsenal today, he certainly stretched the linos arm, not sure oppo defences though Was given offside when he was level. Still looks quick to me.
OldNick Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 Was given offside when he was level. Still looks quick to me. I was only criticising him as he is likely to be an Everton player lol
Wade Garrett Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 I was only criticising him as he is likely to be an Everton player lol I admire your mentality.
Bad Wolf Posted 14 January, 2018 Author Posted 14 January, 2018 If he chooses us over Everton then he should be sent for immediate psychiatric testing.
Heisenberg Posted 14 January, 2018 Posted 14 January, 2018 If he chooses us over Everton then he should be sent for immediate psychiatric testing. You would genuinely have to question his ambition and appetite for the game. With our style of play, our ownership our management at all levels and our league position we really don't offer much genuine appeal..... Location, location, location.... Is that really worth all the other sacrifices?
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