Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 I wonder if our recruitment focus needs to shift away from Italy to other, more successful hunting grounds on the continent: Gabbiadini: hit then miss Lemina: hit and miss Ramirez: hit(ish) then miss Hoedt: complete miss Osvaldo: complete headcase (unfortunately because he did look like he could cut it IMO) In fact the only ones I can think of who came to us from Italy's top flight, who did ok, were both British: Paul Rideout and Joe Jordan (and that goes back 25-30 years). As others have said, thanks for the Cup Final and keeping us up, though, Gabbi and good luck back in Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 I wonder if our recruitment focus needs to shift away from Italy to other, more successful hunting grounds on the continent: Gabbiadini: hit then miss Lemina: hit and miss Ramirez: hit(ish) then miss Hoedt: complete miss Osvaldo: complete headcase (unfortunately because he did look like he could cut it IMO) In fact the only ones I can think of who came to us from Italy's top flight, who did ok, were both British: Paul Rideout and Joe Jordan (and that goes back 25-30 years). As others have said, thanks for the Cup Final and keeping us up, though, Gabbi and good luck back in Italy. i've said something along those lines before, until MLG comes up with 'you shouldn't discount a whole league because of a couple of examples'! Obviously, there is both good and bad transfers from Serie A, but it has brought its fair share of rubbish onto the PL too. https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/why-do-so-many-big-serie-signings-flop-premier-league http://www.squawka.com/en/news/10-serie-a-misses/433451#kGUR8CEokekAulLH.97 https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/gallery/transfer-flops-serie-a-stars-that-failed-in-english-premier-league-082515 ^^but it is something that attracts discussion... Anyways, thanks Gabbi for the Wembley memories and Swansea goal- I genuinely thought after the Sunderland away game that we brought a peach of a player, but injuries after that and Pellegrino hampered him and then there probably was the case of feeling homesick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 Gabbiadini’s certainly better at scoring goals than Long (not a hard thing to achieve) and Austin. He’s more mobile than Austin as well (again no great achievement) so I’m not sure how Gabbiadini failed to fit in under Hasenhüttl while Austin remains. Perhaps it was simply a matter of resale value. Ultimately, of the four managers that he played under, only Puel gave him a decent run in the side, and his injury against Spurs that season did not help. I’ll always be grateful for his goal against Swansea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 Gabbiadini’s certainly better at scoring goals than Long (not a hard thing to achieve) and Austin. He’s more mobile than Austin as well (again no great achievement) so I’m not sure how Gabbiadini failed to fit in under Hasenhüttl while Austin remains. Perhaps it was simply a matter of resale value. Ultimately, of the four managers that he played under, only Puel gave him a decent run in the side, and his injury against Spurs that season did not help. I’ll always be grateful for his goal against Swansea. Yeah, I think ultimately he was easier to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 (edited) Needs to get his confidence back which has been shot the last 18 months, finally scored the goal to keep us up then there was only one game left which he did not participate in. 1 in 5 goal record which is poor but i'm sure his minutes to goal record would look a lot better, out of his 28 league apps last season he was subbed on 19 times and only played 90 minutes 3 times I make it out to stand at 1 goal per 227 mins (approximately!). For comparison (1 Prem league goal with Saints per mins), Ings - 152.7 Austin - 181.1 Lambert - 212.5 Mane - 225.8 Gabbi - 227.1 JRod - 229.8 Pelle - 235.9 Long - 352.8 Of course, a lot of those players were more productive in terms of assists, and if you factor those in, Gabbi would be bottom of the list above. Edited 10 January, 2019 by Donatello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 I wonder if our recruitment focus needs to shift away from Italy to other, more successful hunting grounds on the continent: Gabbiadini: hit then miss Lemina: hit and miss Ramirez: hit(ish) then miss Hoedt: complete miss Osvaldo: complete headcase (unfortunately because he did look like he could cut it IMO) In fact the only ones I can think of who came to us from Italy's top flight, who did ok, were both British: Paul Rideout and Joe Jordan (and that goes back 25-30 years). As others have said, thanks for the Cup Final and keeping us up, though, Gabbi and good luck back in Italy. Papa Waigo Guly Cosimo Sarli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 agreed. He looked the business that day. Guess we slowly drew that out of him The Southampton Way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 Papa Waigo Guly Cosimo Sarli Used to watch Sarli all the time in the Reserves at The Dell. He used to fire them in for fun ! Unfortunately, Dave Jones never saw any potential and never got a start for Saints ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 Wish Gabbi all the best. He scored some crucial goals for us including in the cup final and who can forget at Swansea. Class player who I will miss definatley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 Not surprised to see him go, he doesn’t do pressing football. Didn’t like it at previous club. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 Some good memories but think he'll always be a player who'll flatter to deceive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 10 January, 2019 Share Posted 10 January, 2019 Even in defeat we have wonderful memories, that second goal and the 10 minutes after will live with me forever, still got it on Sky and watch it every so often. Anyone know where I can watch the whole match again? I haven't since the big day and I'd had a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 11 January, 2019 Share Posted 11 January, 2019 According to calciomercato.com, he's had his medical this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 11 January, 2019 Share Posted 11 January, 2019 Official: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 January, 2019 Share Posted 11 January, 2019 It's also not a loan, it's a full sale. So the money is in the bank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 11 January, 2019 Share Posted 11 January, 2019 It's also not a loan, it's a full sale. So the money is in the bank...Paid over 3 years, according to Di Marzio. Which is pretty much like any deal. Thats what makes it so complicated to sell players. We likely haven't finished paying for the fees of Hoedt, Boufal, Carillo etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydenhamssocks Posted 11 January, 2019 Share Posted 11 January, 2019 Hope he does well back in Italy . Was so nearly the guy who hit a hat trick at Wembley and won us a cup. Cheers and Good luck fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 January, 2019 Share Posted 11 January, 2019 I thought he was wearing a crown when I glanced at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyNumber7 Posted 11 January, 2019 Share Posted 11 January, 2019 Thanks and good luck Manolo, you gave us some great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 11 January, 2019 Share Posted 11 January, 2019 That turn and shot at Wembley. Scenes. At least we don’t have to sing about Les Reed any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpin4rizeal Posted 11 January, 2019 Share Posted 11 January, 2019 feel sad about this one. I always had high hopes for him, just thought he didn't really get a run in the team going and his confidence in full flow.. also very annoying losing him when we have the dynamic duo of Austin and long getting games over him..its a bit like having elyounoussi start when we could have had boufal.. anyway, guess will have to give Ralph the benefit of the doubt on this as I do believe he will be great for us, lets just hope we actually bring in a decent replacement.. all the best in Italy Manolo and thanks for everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle04 Posted 12 January, 2019 Share Posted 12 January, 2019 Another nearly but not quite player for us, re Boufal, Tadic etc, but at least he had some great moments. Our attacking options are critically low now if Ings can't play : Long, Austin, Obafemi..... Barnes ? Maybe Vest can get on the end of a corner or two, JWP free kick, Hoj screamer...... help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 12 January, 2019 Share Posted 12 January, 2019 Another nearly but not quite player for us, re Boufal, Tadic etc, but at least he had some great moments. Our attacking options are critically low now if Ings can't play : Long, Austin, Obafemi..... Barnes ? Maybe Vest can get on the end of a corner or two, JWP free kick, Hoj screamer...... help !Eh? Tadic was really good for us on the whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle04 Posted 12 January, 2019 Share Posted 12 January, 2019 Yes I suppose overall, I just hoped for more from him given his ability. Just my opinion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 12 January, 2019 Share Posted 12 January, 2019 Yes I suppose overall, I just hoped for more from him given his ability. Just my opinion....Regardless he shouldn't be in the same bracket as the other two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 12 January, 2019 Share Posted 12 January, 2019 https://mobile.twitter.com/Mgabbia23/status/1084073885732085760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 12 January, 2019 Share Posted 12 January, 2019 https://mobile.twitter.com/Mgabbia23/status/1084073885732085760 That's a lovely message. Thanks Gabbi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 12 January, 2019 Share Posted 12 January, 2019 https://mobile.twitter.com/Mgabbia23/status/1084073885732085760Class player, class person. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 12 January, 2019 Share Posted 12 January, 2019 Was a total star for us in his first few games. In general I don’t think the PL suited him, but an excellent player, no doubt. Shame to see him go but it’s for the best. Good luck Gabbi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 21 January, 2019 Share Posted 21 January, 2019 I didn't realise that Gaston Ramirez was at sampdoria as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 January, 2019 Share Posted 26 January, 2019 GOAL! for Gabbi! Right peg too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 26 January, 2019 Share Posted 26 January, 2019 Well done Gabbi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 26 January, 2019 Share Posted 26 January, 2019 Was that his debut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 January, 2019 Share Posted 26 January, 2019 Was that his debut? 2nd appearance, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted 26 January, 2019 Share Posted 26 January, 2019 Got an assist in 1st game , this was 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 27 January, 2019 Share Posted 27 January, 2019 Good player that Gabby chap, surprised we never made a bid for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 27 January, 2019 Share Posted 27 January, 2019 That's how you play a guy like Gabbi, fast flowing football up front. We never played to his strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 March, 2019 Share Posted 16 March, 2019 Got himeself a goal today vs as Sampdoria won 3-5 away at Sassuolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 16 March, 2019 Share Posted 16 March, 2019 Hardly prolific as proven here. First goal in nearly 2 months. Look forward to the next post within the next month saying he got another goal. He has gone. Let's move on Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 16 March, 2019 Share Posted 16 March, 2019 Hardly prolific as proven here. First goal in nearly 2 months. Look forward to the next post within the next month saying he got another goal. He has gone. Let's move on Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk TBF, aside from Long's borderline o.g. none of our strikers have scored since Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 March, 2019 Share Posted 16 March, 2019 Hardly prolific as proven here. First goal in nearly 2 months. Look forward to the next post within the next month saying he got another goal. He has gone. Let's move on Don't click on a thread with his name on it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 16 March, 2019 Share Posted 16 March, 2019 TBF, aside from Long's borderline o.g. none of our strikers have scored since Christmas.When our strikers score 2 goals in 2 months can we start a thread about them. Gabbiadini was never the answer going to be the answer here and he has now left, I don't see the point in putting up things like he scored again! Again 2 in 2 months. Hardly Amazing Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 16 March, 2019 Share Posted 16 March, 2019 When our strikers score 2 goals in 2 months can we start a thread about them. Gabbiadini was never the answer going to be the answer here and he has now left, I don't see the point in putting up things like he scored again! Again 2 in 2 months. Hardly Amazing Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Up to you whether you want to discuss him or not, just pointing out that we currently have 5 strikers who have scored a combined 0.5 goals in 3 months. If he had stayed here and scored 3 goals it would be something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 March, 2019 Share Posted 16 March, 2019 When our strikers score 2 goals in 2 months can we start a thread about them. Gabbiadini was never the answer going to be the answer here and he has now left, I don't see the point in putting up things like he scored again! Again 2 in 2 months. Hardly Amazing Unless the question was: Who scored the goal to keep us up against Swansea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren2 Posted 17 March, 2019 Share Posted 17 March, 2019 Unless the question was: Who scored the goal to keep us up against Swansea? To be fair, if you're asking that, you could also ask "who didn't score more goals to put us in that position in the 1st place"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 17 March, 2019 Share Posted 17 March, 2019 To be fair, if you're asking that, you could also ask "who didn't score more goals to put us in that position in the 1st place"? Shane Long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 17 March, 2019 Share Posted 17 March, 2019 To be fair, if you're asking that, you could also ask "who didn't score more goals to put us in that position in the 1st place"? Shane Long. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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