Patrick Bateman Posted 6 July, 2018 Share Posted 6 July, 2018 Incidentally, Bjelland is now a free agent ... (not saying Saints should sign him, but he must have something about him to be in and around a decent team to help them qualify) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 7 July, 2018 Share Posted 7 July, 2018 Incidentally, Bjelland is now a free agent ... (not saying Saints should sign him, but he must have something about him to be in and around a decent team to help them qualify) "In and around". Probably the most irritating and stupid phrase in football ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 7 July, 2018 Share Posted 7 July, 2018 Incidentally, Bjelland is now a free agent ... (not saying Saints should sign him, but he must have something about him to be in and around a decent team to help them qualify) It's bad enough with fans walking around town with Virgin plastered on their shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 7 July, 2018 Share Posted 7 July, 2018 Incidentally, Bjelland is now a free agent ... (not saying Saints should sign him, but he must have something about him to be in and around a decent team to help them qualify) We were rumoured to be interested in him some years ago much to the delight of the wittiest of posters on this board... "we're signing bellend"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 July, 2018 Share Posted 7 July, 2018 Incidentally, Bjelland is now a free agent ... (not saying Saints should sign him, but he must have something about him to be in and around a decent team to help them qualify) Been linked with Andy Bellend for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy9143 Posted 7 July, 2018 Share Posted 7 July, 2018 "In and around". Probably the most irritating and stupid phrase in football ever. At the end of the day, you must be over the moon to point this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 July, 2018 Share Posted 7 July, 2018 Bellend is stonewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 7 July, 2018 Share Posted 7 July, 2018 At the end of the day, you must be over the moon to point this out. He had absolutely no right to point that out from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 7 July, 2018 Share Posted 7 July, 2018 Bellend would "be a natural" on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 7 July, 2018 Share Posted 7 July, 2018 He had absolutely no right to point that out from there. Yeh f'sure, ... although he did point it out early doors .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldridge Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 "In and around". Probably the most irritating and stupid phrase in football ever. He's got a pretty negative opinion of commentary team vernacular, does SaintBobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 Yeh f'sure, ... although he did point it out early doors .. if anything, he pointed it out TOO well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 At the end of the day, you must be over the moon to point this out. Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 He had absolutely no right to point that out from there. He was entitled to go down there, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 straight down the keepers throat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 https://readsouthampton.com/2018/07/08/southampton-reportedly-closing-in-on-deal-for-jannik-vestergaard/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 https://readsouthampton.com/2018/07/08/southampton-reportedly-closing-in-on-deal-for-jannik-vestergaard/ Back on topic, good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 Medical tomorrow apparently, according to ESPN: http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3560431/denmark-defender-jannik-vestergaard-to-have-southampton-medical-sources Fair play if true, looks like Wilson is actually getting sh1t done this window. He looks like the profile of CB we need, on paper at least. Just a striker, Boufal replacement, and back-up GK and RB to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 Medical tomorrow apparently, according to ESPN: http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3560431/denmark-defender-jannik-vestergaard-to-have-southampton-medical-sources Fair play if true, looks like Wilson is actually getting sh1t done this window. He looks like the profile of CB we need, on paper at least. Nice! Would be good to get this one done. Just a striker, Boufal replacement, and back-up GK and RB to go... I'd agree with that. But you just know we will leave one position glaringly weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 Just a striker, Boufal replacement, and back-up GK and RB to go... That would be a good summer activity if we get that lot done, and replaced adequately. Nice! Would be good to get this one done. I'd agree with that. But you just know we will leave one position glaringly weak. The other likely outcome is that despite our planning and recruitment,one of those we are expecting to stay (possibly Cedric or Bertrand) throw a strop about leaving a week before the window closes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 July, 2018 Share Posted 8 July, 2018 That would be a good summer activity if we get that lot done, and replaced adequately. The other likely outcome is that despite our planning and recruitment,one of those we are expecting to stay (possibly Cedric or Bertrand) throw a strop about leaving a week before the window closes. True. Although we seemingly were open with the Telegraph enough to say that we'd let Cedric or Bertrand go if: 1) They wanted to move & 2) We get a high enough offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefScummer Posted 8 July, 2018 Author Share Posted 8 July, 2018 Medical tomorrow apparently, according to ESPN: http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3560431/denmark-defender-jannik-vestergaard-to-have-southampton-medical-sources Fair play if true, looks like Wilson is actually getting sh1t done this window. He looks like the profile of CB we need, on paper at least. Just a striker, Boufal replacement, and back-up GK and RB to go... Great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USaint Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Having a medical on Monday apparently. http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3560431/denmark-defender-jannik-vestergaard-to-have-southampton-medical-sources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Having a medical on Monday apparently. http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3560431/denmark-defender-jannik-vestergaard-to-have-southampton-medical-sources Can any ITK-types confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Can any ITK-types confirm this? If a medical is imminent, then won't be long before the trusted local peeps on twitter confirm it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Good news if true, of the centre-backs we have been linked with he is the one that on paper looks like what we need. Seems well rated as well, hopefully he'll compliment Hoedt well and with a settled more confident keeper in McCarthy, and Bertrand/Cedric hopefully staying we'll have a very solid and well balanced back 4. Or back 5 with Yoshida/Bednerak in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 If a medical is imminent, then won't be long before the trusted local peeps on twitter confirm it. Like this maybe (albeit not local)? Although he seems to be referencing that same ESPN article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behind Enemy Lines Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Signed for £18m. Welcome to SFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behind Enemy Lines Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Subject to personal terms but said not to be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 True. Although we seemingly were open with the Telegraph enough to say that we'd let Cedric or Bertrand go if: 1) They wanted to move & 2) We get a high enough offer. That would be a huge mistake as very clearly we have no remotely comparable replacement for either. Valery is nowhere near ready and Targett or McQueen are Championship players at best IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 (edited) From SSN: SAINTS AGREE £18M VESTERGAARD FEE Southampton have agreed an £18m fee with Borussia Monchengladbach for defender Jannik Vestergaard, according to Sky sources. The Denmark international will have a medical this week, with personal terms not expected to be a problem. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/11430820/southampton-agree-jannik-vestergaard-deal-with-borussia-monchengladbach Edited 9 July, 2018 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Looking good. Just what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Far happier if this, Armstrong and Elyounoussi come to fruition vs West Ham's supposed £40m just on Anderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del boy Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Can any ITK-types confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Good news if true, of the centre-backs we have been linked with he is the one that on paper looks like what we need. Seems well rated as well, hopefully he'll compliment Hoedt well and with a settled more confident keeper in McCarthy, and Bertrand/Cedric hopefully staying we'll have a very solid and well balanced back 4. Or back 5 with Yoshida/Bednerak in there. More likely to replace Hoedt, being a leftie. Stephens/Yoshida and Vestegaard in a 4, Stephens, Vestegaard, Yoshida in a 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 More likely to replace Hoedt, being a leftie. Stephens/Yoshida and Vestegaard in a 4, Stephens, Vestegaard, Yoshida in a 3. Surely Stephens to drop out. Following would be my choice in order, starting the top 3 or possibly Bednarek instead of Hoedt. Stephens nowhere near good enough. 1. Vestergaard 2. Hoedt 3. Yoshida 4. Bednarek 5. Stephens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintoaks Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Surely Stephens to drop out. Following would be my choice in order, starting the top 3 or possibly Bednarek instead of Hoedt. Stephens nowhere near good enough. 1. Vestergaard 2. Hoedt 3. Yoshida 4. Bednarek 5. Stephens Hoedt and Stephens distribution has been terrible, i think Maya and Bednarek have good chances of starting as a three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Surely Stephens to drop out. Following would be my choice in order, starting the top 3 or possibly Bednarek instead of Hoedt. Stephens nowhere near good enough. 1. Vestergaard 2. Hoedt 3. Yoshida 4. Bednarek 5. Stephens When you play two centre backs then you would need two back ups. I suppose playing with three means you need three back ups? I doubt anyone will be sold until January if some of our younger players start pushing for a squad place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 When you play two centre backs then you would need two back ups. I suppose playing with three means you need three back ups? I doubt anyone will be sold until January if some of our younger players start pushing for a squad place. Perish the thought, many footballing experts on here, expect them to pass the age of 20, as world quality players, if not, bin 'em is the cry. FM has a lot to answer for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 More likely to replace Hoedt, being a leftie. Stephens/Yoshida and Vestegaard in a 4, Stephens, Vestegaard, Yoshida in a 3. Pretty sure he his primarily right footed but is comfortably on either foot, he is listed as either footed on FM and this report - https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/Bundesliga/jannik-vestergaard-ten-things-on-gladbach-s-great-dane-defender-467867.jsp Says he is comfortable passing with either foot, but in the youtube vids I have seen he seems to go into tackles with his right foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Pretty sure he his primarily right footed but is comfortably on either foot, he is listed as either footed on FM and this report - https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/Bundesliga/jannik-vestergaard-ten-things-on-gladbach-s-great-dane-defender-467867.jsp Says he is comfortable passing with either foot, but in the youtube vids I have seen he seems to go into tackles with his right foot. Transfermarkt has him as left-footed and they a usually pretty accurate with these kind of things. I really like this deal but it does raise some questions about Hoedt. To have two left-footed CB's in a back-four is very unusual so for me this either means Hoedt is on his way out or we committed to a back 3/5 for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Transfermarkt has him as left-footed and they a usually pretty accurate with these kind of things. I really like this deal but it does raise some questions about Hoedt. To have two left-footed CB's in a back-four is very unusual so for me this either means Hoedt is on his way out or we committed to a back 3/5 for next season. I suppose it is unusual for 2 left-footers. But large amounts of back 3's have 2 right-footers & even 3 right-footers & no-one raises an eye-brow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Alex Crook says it's nearly done. Is this a good thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterseasaint Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Transfermarkt has him as left-footed and they a usually pretty accurate with these kind of things. I really like this deal but it does raise some questions about Hoedt. To have two left-footed CB's in a back-four is very unusual so for me this either means Hoedt is on his way out or we committed to a back 3/5 for next season. Not sure about that. If it is true that he is ambidextrous then I would imagine he is capable of playing either side of defence. In fact, the ability to pass out with the left foot from the right defensive channel can be a significant advantage, as it opens up the angle which enables the CB to pass in front of the right back, so can often set up a quick break down that side. And quite apart from that, I don't think it is imperative to have a CB playing on the side of their strongest foot. Pretty sure VVD isn't left footed but played almost entirely on the left side for us. Personally I'd say the two most suited to playing 4 at the back would be Vestergaard and Hoedt, but if we're looking at a back 3 then Vestergaard, Bednarek and Yoshida might be better balanced. I really believe in Bednarek; his rate of improvement was phenomenal this year, even without much football, so if playing regularly I think he could be superb. And Yoshida would provide some pace to cover Vestergaard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintoaks Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Alex Crook says it's nearly done. Is this a good thing? He also said we are looking for one more (defender).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 He also said we are looking for one more (defender).. Probably a right-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Transfermarkt has him as left-footed and they a usually pretty accurate with these kind of things. I really like this deal but it does raise some questions about Hoedt. To have two left-footed CB's in a back-four is very unusual so for me this either means Hoedt is on his way out or we committed to a back 3/5 for next season. Seems pretty adapt here with either foot - I think he is pretty much either footed so shouldn't really be a worry playing with Hoedt and I can't Hoedt being replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Happy with this one, he's the CB who ticks most of the boxes we're missing. Strong, Powerful, good on the ball, a leading player from another club in another league (a very good league as well). Experience in European football. All massive ticks. The only slight concern I'd have is that he's not 'quick', and neither are our other CB's. Getting powerful, quick CB's isn't easy though...! We've done well with our Scandinavians in the past, so I'd expect him to be a hit here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Happy with this one, he's the CB who ticks most of the boxes we're missing. Strong, Powerful, good on the ball, a leading player from another club in another league (a very good league as well). Experience in European football. All massive ticks. The only slight concern I'd have is that he's not 'quick', and neither are our other CB's. Getting powerful, quick CB's isn't easy though...! We've done well with our Scandinavians in the past, so I'd expect him to be a hit here. Forren was excellent Agree with your points. If his positioning is really good, his lack of pace will be less of a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 9 July, 2018 Share Posted 9 July, 2018 Happy with this one, he's the CB who ticks most of the boxes we're missing. Strong, Powerful, good on the ball, a leading player from another club in another league (a very good league as well). Experience in European football. All massive ticks. The only slight concern I'd have is that he's not 'quick', and neither are our other CB's. Getting powerful, quick CB's isn't easy though...! We've done well with our Scandinavians in the past, so I'd expect him to be a hit here. Maya was recorded as on of the fastest players in the league at one point !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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