Saint Pete Posted 27 December, 2018 Share Posted 27 December, 2018 Update: A shame for him having just made a breakthrough. Reckon he would have been first sub on again tonight if he was fit. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 February, 2019 Author Share Posted 20 February, 2019 https://southamptonfc.com/news/2019-02-20/announcement-michael-obafemi-new-southampton-contract-2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 20 February, 2019 Share Posted 20 February, 2019 https://southamptonfc.com/news/2019-02-20/announcement-michael-obafemi-new-southampton-contract-2022 [emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 20 February, 2019 Share Posted 20 February, 2019 https://southamptonfc.com/news/2019-02-20/announcement-michael-obafemi-new-southampton-contract-2022 Very good news this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 24 February, 2019 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2019 Just reading up now & didn't realise he got injured again.... FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 24 February, 2019 Share Posted 24 February, 2019 Holding his hammy too. 2 years ago I did my hammy. Rehabbed it, everything great, played, boom went again. Rinse and repeat twice. It’s not fun at all, you play with the fear it will go again at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 24 February, 2019 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2019 Holding his hammy too. 2 years ago I did my hammy. Rehabbed it, everything great, played, boom went again. Rinse and repeat twice. It’s not fun at all, you play with the fear it will go again at any time. Ralph's view: @AdamBlackmore: #saintsfc boss Ralph Hasenhüttl told me that Michael Obafemi’s repeated hamstring problem is down to his physique at the moment, his ‘posture’, as opposed to any mistake of judgement by anyone on his fitness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 February, 2019 Share Posted 24 February, 2019 Did obafemi have this odd physique when we sold gabbi and tried everything to push Austin out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 24 February, 2019 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2019 Did obafemi have this odd physique when we sold gabbi and tried everything to push Austin out? Are you happy or unhappy with us at the moment, Bats? It's hard to tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 February, 2019 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2019 Ugh. @SouthamptonFC: #SaintsFC boss Ralph Hasenhüttl says @michaelobafemi_ is set to be out until the end of the season through injury, while @IngsDanny remain unavailable for #FFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 26 February, 2019 Share Posted 26 February, 2019 The thought of us trying to sell Austin on the last day of the transfer deadline day is laughable. No way would we of got a replacement in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labibs Posted 26 February, 2019 Share Posted 26 February, 2019 The thought of us trying to sell Austin on the last day of the transfer deadline day is laughable. No way would we of got a replacement in. I’d rather we played Barnes than Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 26 February, 2019 Share Posted 26 February, 2019 Bloody shambles this. what a mess. The thought of us sticking all our eggs in the Ings, Obafemi, Long and Austin basket is absolutely laughable. All either always injured or nowhere near good enough. Which other teams would any of these get in in this league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 February, 2019 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2019 Bloody shambles this. what a mess. The thought of us sticking all our eggs in the Ings, Obafemi, Long and Austin basket is absolutely laughable. All either always injured or nowhere near good enough. Which other teams would any of these get in in this league? He can be the Theo Walcott of our 1st promotion campaign. (Score goals & get sold) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K,Billy's supersound Posted 26 February, 2019 Share Posted 26 February, 2019 We tried to sell Austin along with others all through out January but nobody was prepared to buy him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 26 February, 2019 Share Posted 26 February, 2019 We tried to sell Austin along with others all through out January but nobody was prepared to buy him. No surprise. He's sh1te and always injured and on high wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 26 February, 2019 Share Posted 26 February, 2019 Our squad just got that little bit stronger as it got a little bit smaller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 26 February, 2019 Share Posted 26 February, 2019 Our squad just got that little bit stronger as it got a little bit smaller You really are a little ray of sunshine aren’t you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 26 February, 2019 Share Posted 26 February, 2019 We tried to sell Austin along with others all through out January but nobody was prepared to buy him. So getting rid of Gabbi wasn't enough for a goal-shy squad??? Mind boggling insanity from the club. Suicidal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 January, 2020 Author Share Posted 8 January, 2020 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7865645/Southampton-starlet-Michael-Obafemi-dreams-emulating-Gareth-Bale-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benali-shorts Posted 9 January, 2020 Share Posted 9 January, 2020 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7865645/Southampton-starlet-Michael-Obafemi-dreams-emulating-Gareth-Bale-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain.html Oh dear. This won’t end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 9 January, 2020 Share Posted 9 January, 2020 In fairness, if Redmond was able emulate Henry I don't see why Obafemi can't emulate Bale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 9 January, 2020 Share Posted 9 January, 2020 Not sure how looking to emulate previous successful academy products is a bad thing. Club seem to be doing a good job supporting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 9 January, 2020 Share Posted 9 January, 2020 think its a nice enough article with a slightly silly headline. he says their success was a factor in him choosing to come to saints and why wouldnt it be. seems to undertand he has some growing up and learning to do and is trying to do it. Fair play to him. He has some good attributes and with some hard work you never know how far he'll go. Wont be bale im sure but hes still young has a good chance. fingers crossed for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted 9 January, 2020 Share Posted 9 January, 2020 Want to see him do well so fingers crossed. At the moment his main attribute is his pace - doesnt seem to have the same technical ability as most of our youngsters coming through but no reason why that wont develop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanh Posted 9 January, 2020 Share Posted 9 January, 2020 He reminds me a bit of Michael Antonio when we had him in League 1. He was raw then but you could tell he had the physical attributes to work with. Obafemi could probably do with a season at a lower level to learn his craft a bit and develop a goalscoring habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 think its a nice enough article with a slightly silly headline. he says their success was a factor in him choosing to come to saints and why wouldnt it be. seems to undertand he has some growing up and learning to do and is trying to do it. Fair play to him. He has some good attributes and with some hard work you never know how far he'll go. Wont be bale im sure but hes still young has a good chance. fingers crossed for him Yeah exactly, he doesn't even say he wants to be like them, he just notes that those players also came through the academy. Not like newspapers (and particularly the DM) to come up with misleading headlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Want to see him do well so fingers crossed. At the moment his main attribute is his pace - doesnt seem to have the same technical ability as most of our youngsters coming through but no reason why that wont develop! His goal against Chelsea on Boxing day showed great technical ability I thought. Superb finish in the top corner. I think his close ball control and dribbling ability could be improved though, but it's already better than Long's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 He needs to get over whatever fitness issue he has, doesn't seem to be able to play consecutive games. Looking at him you wonder if he gets over that he could have a similar impact to Adama Troare, seems to have a similar build especially if he keeps working on it, explosive pace and power, you don't even really need good dribbling ability if you have that, what Troare has worked on a lot is end product, finishing, crossing, composure basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 His goal against Chelsea on Boxing day showed great technical ability I thought. Superb finish in the top corner. I think his close ball control and dribbling ability could be improved though, but it's already better than Long's. Definitely agree it was a great goal, and was a very nice Christmas gift to the fans! I am indeed talking about his ball control and dribbling - seems very raw in that respects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 8 May, 2020 Share Posted 8 May, 2020 Just lost in the ePL Invitational quarter final: golden goal in ET vs. James Maddison. Gutted. Obviously. (and Maddison's wallpaper is shocking). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 August, 2020 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Villa consider £10m Obafemi move: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12412938/aston-villa-southampton-michael-obafemi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 I would rather he went out on loan to get a full season of "first choice" under his belt. Id be happy with Ings / Adams / Long and blooding Tella more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 August, 2020 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2020 1 minute ago, Nolan said: I would rather he went out on loan to get a full season of "first choice" under his belt. Id be happy with Ings / Adams / Long and blooding Tella more. That’s the key point isn’t it. Does Ralph see anyone in the academy who could step in for him? I’d keep him (unless we need the money). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Double the fee and sold! Seems a very cheap fee so more than likely all crap anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 August, 2020 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2020 He will get games for us. Would have thought moneybags Villa would have had more expensive targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 (edited) If I wanted Saints to push on I would cash in on Obafemi plus add a sell on clause with bonuses. Imho he will never be a regular starter plus he’s injured quite a lot. I then would get a promising player who could push for a regular starting place plus become a great investment if he does become the bees knees. When I was told we have had talks with Folarin Balogun then it could all make sense now. Maybe it was Saints who fed the press to get a bid on Obafemi? Edited 16 August, 2020 by Pilchards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 8 minutes ago, Pilchards said: If I wanted Saints to push on I would cash in on Obafemi plus add a sell on clause with bonuses. Imho he will never be a regular starter plus he’s injured quite a lot. Maybe it was Saints who fed the press to get a bid on Obafemi? He only turned 20 last month. He could still be playing for our under 23 team for the next 3 seasons, but has already shown himself to be a reasonable impact player in the Premier League. Other 19/20 year old strikers at Premier League clubs are mainly still playing for their under 23 team or out on loan, so Obafemi is ahead of most of his peers. If he had spent the whole of 2019/20 as a 19 year old in our under 23 team would you want him sold now? How does Saints feeding a story like this to the press make any difference to getting a bid? Why would a club pay any attention to such an article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 12 minutes ago, Pilchards said: When I was told we have had talks with Folarin Balogun then it could all make sense now. If we have to lose Obafemi to bring in Balogun, I'm not sure that's a terrible outcome. Don't know if either of them will ultimately make the grade - that's the gamble with unproven kids - but I can't see anything special about Obafemi at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 21 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: He only turned 20 last month. He could still be playing for our under 23 team for the next 3 seasons, but has already shown himself to be a reasonable impact player in the Premier League. Other 19/20 year old strikers at Premier League clubs are mainly still playing for their under 23 team or out on loan, so Obafemi is ahead of most of his peers. If he had spent the whole of 2019/20 as a 19 year old in our under 23 team would you want him sold now? How does Saints feeding a story like this to the press make any difference to getting a bid? Why would a club pay any attention to such an article? It’s funny how you take part of my article and not the rest. I also said.......(and I agree the Arsenal player could become a top class player and a mega investment for the future) I then would get a promising player who could push for a regular starting place plus become a great investment if he does become the bees knees. When I was told we have had talks with Folarin Balogun then it could all make sense now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 24 minutes ago, qwertyell said: but I can't see anything special about Obafemi at all. Same. Will have a decent career but not at the top level I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Bored journos ground baiting - Can’t see anything happening here Obafemi is a bit of a project for Ralph as he knows there is still polishing and shining to do. Only way he is going elsewhere is if there appears to be no more improvement likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 (edited) @Pilchards If he had spent the whole of 2019/20 as a 19 year old in our under 23 team would you want him sold now? Most of his peers at other Premier League clubs haven't played a single minute of PL football yet. Edited 16 August, 2020 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 That would be absurdly cheap for a young player who has got goals and assists at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve green Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 55 minutes ago, qwertyell said: If we have to lose Obafemi to bring in Balogun, I'm not sure that's a terrible outcome. Don't know if either of them will ultimately make the grade - that's the gamble with unproven kids - but I can't see anything special about Obafemi at all. Pace. Career depends if his paper mache calf and thigh muscles can be fixed/trained/toughened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 1 hour ago, qwertyell said: If we have to lose Obafemi to bring in Balogun, I'm not sure that's a terrible outcome. Agreed. Would be a decent outcome IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Bizarre that people are so open to selling a player of high potential who has scored big goals for us this season. He is literally learning his game in the PL, so he is bound to be up and down. But no chance we could buy a talent with his profile from another PL side for £10m and no chance we will be selling one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Don't we have Dan N'Lundulu (?spelling?) who is a similar player coming through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 4 minutes ago, trousers said: Agreed. Would be a decent outcome IMO I guess you would have seen a fair bit of Balogun whilst watching Jankewitz in the U18s and U23s. Strengths? Weaknesses? Why don't Arsenal seem overly botheree to let him go in your view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Just now, Dusic said: I guess you would have seen a fair bit of Balogun whilst watching Jankewitz in the U18s and U23s. Strengths? Weaknesses? Why don't Arsenal seem overly botheree to let him go in your view? They really want him to stay but he won’t sign a contract and wants out because he knows he won’t get a chance in the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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