SuperSAINT Posted 24 August, 2022 Share Posted 24 August, 2022 49 minutes ago, skintsaint said: Can't blame him, return home on a contract of 3 years which we wouldn't give him. Will be missed. Girona’s biggest signing this summer has been £3.6m. The rest are loans and free’s. So any fee is likely to be pretty nominal, so it’s it’s unlikely to give the transfer kitty a big boost. Risky if Lavia gets injured 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 24 August, 2022 Share Posted 24 August, 2022 He can pair with Lavia so as to let JWP to assume a more attacking role occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 24 August, 2022 Share Posted 24 August, 2022 Would be very disappointing to see him go. He is a crucial squad player with bags of experience and professionalism. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 24 August, 2022 Share Posted 24 August, 2022 1 hour ago, CB Fry said: Feels like a suicidal move to me, especially in this new world of five subs. Crazy to let our most experienced and reliable player go on the back of signing and 18 year old. Unless we are signing Garner it does seem very risky. I’m still not sure what Diallo offers and would rather he was sold to a league which suits him better before OR. It may be that OR has family reasons for wanting to go to Girona of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 24 August, 2022 Share Posted 24 August, 2022 I will have no criticism of this man (Romeu) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 So it doesn't get lost in all the other transfer threads, it looks like Oriol has/is about to leave us after 7 years. This transfer has left a bit of a mark on me as I'm a big fan of Oriol. A professional, gave us steel when we needed it. He was originally brought in under Koeman as a squad addition to build us out a bit, over time he developed and under Ralph he made that CM slot his own and he has been amongst the best DM's in this league. Why is he leaving though given all that? He seems to be physically struggling with the intensity we need to play at. It was so noticeable in the second half of last season that he was struggling to get around the pitch as freely as he used to be able to and that made it difficult for us to compete in the middle as we rely on that mobility. I'd have liked to have kept Oriol around in the squad as he'd still be an important player for us - but if he wants to go back home to finish his career with security and a longer contract then no one can begrudge him that. He's given us his all and I wish him all the best, thank you Ori! 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 Looking like it's a done deal to Girona then. Goodbye and thank you Oriol. A true professional and a great character. Signed for a modest sum as a backup player, and became the most important cog in our machine over the last couple of years. When on form he was the beating heart of our team. Looked like the pace of the PL was finally getting too much for him in the second half of last season though, and our collapse in form as a result was no coincidence. Can't think of a single bad thing anyone could say about him. A club legend. Adios Ori. Buena suerte! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 One of my favourite players from the last six or seven years. Absolutely agree with all the sentiments about him. My lad met him at a Totton game towards the end of last season, he was really happy to have photos taken and chat to him about football. In this day of egos in football, he really made time for the fans. Feels like the end of an era in my Saints supporting cycle. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 Adios! Fantastic player, Fantastic attitude to life. You’ll be missed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 Be nice if we can arrange a friendly v Girona at St Mary's next pre-season so that the fans can say thank you properly. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 Absolute model professional, who I'm sure will be missed around the squad, as well as by fans. Not sure I've ever really seen him slated by our fans. I've loved having him at saints, and it's a shame he's going, but the club has to move forward I guess, and we have slightly changed how we play this season. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 2 minutes ago, Saint_lambden said: Be nice if we can arrange a friendly v Girona at St Mary's next pre-season so that the fans can say thank you properly. Yep, this 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 Brought in for cheap, absolute bargain. If I remember rightly he had injury issues at Chelsea but he had a good Barcelona pedigree and when Morgan and Wanyama and Cork all left he made the transition to first choice seemlessly. Model Pro and always seemed like a really nice bloke. He will be missed... ...I assume this means we will definitely bring in a CM otherwise we are looking very light on the ground with just JWP, Lavia and Diallo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 10 minutes ago, Saint_lambden said: Be nice if we can arrange a friendly v Girona at St Mary's next pre-season so that the fans can say thank you properly. Brilliant idea. Better (& cheaper) than my idea that SR should buy Girona so he’s still in the family 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 Just now, SuperSAINT said: Brilliant idea. Better (& cheaper) than my idea that SR should buy Girona so he’s still in the family 🙂 They're already owned by Man City aren't they? Part of their mega-group of clubs afaik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 1 hour ago, Saint_lambden said: Be nice if we can arrange a friendly v Girona at St Mary's next pre-season so that the fans can say thank you properly. I wouldn’t mind going to Girona but that wouldn’t suit everybody. I sincerely hope that we can have an opportunity to show our appreciation of him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 31 August, 2022 Share Posted 31 August, 2022 Wasn't particularly happy at the time when we signed him as i was a big fan of Cork and it was another step down the road of Cork moving on. But he's been a good solid model pro for us. If it's true hopefully he can help Girona establish themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 (edited) He has left, confirmed https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2022-09-01/oriol-romeu-announcement-southampton-girona-transfer Edited 1 September, 2022 by S-Clarke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 3 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: He has left, confirmed https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2022-09-01/oriol-romeu-announcement-southampton-girona-transfer I feel quite emotional about this transfer. Absolutely loved the guy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Good deal for everyone I think. Great servant for us and model professional, but think the pace of the league and how we play caught up with him. Thank you Oriel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Brightside Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 My favourite player has left - a sad day 😢 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Quite sad about this good player and great guy. Been a brilliant signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Great servant to the club and wish him all the best. Can't begrudge him a move home either, closer to family etc. I think fans sometimes forget players are people too and not all transfers are for sporting or financial reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 What a great player this man was for us, and by all accounts a model professional off the pitch too. 'Mainstay of the midfield' would be an understatement. Really enjoyed watching him in a Saints shirt. Legend. Sad to see him go; delighted he's got a move to his homeland. I hope he continues to enjoy his football, and perform well for the next few years. All the very best to you Sir Oriol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitch Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 FFS, it's a grown man changing jobs...so why am I so emotional?! Best of luck, sir. Always a legend in my books. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Gutted. Loved him as a player. Honourable (but very risky) move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 I’m really sad about Ori leaving, one of my favourite players of the past few years. I wish him and his family all the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 I really hope the lack of mentioning a fee in the article - it doesn't even say undisclosed - isn't because we've let him go for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 1 minute ago, Saint_clark said: I really hope the lack of mentioning a fee in the article - it doesn't even say undisclosed - isn't because we've let him go for free. The rumours y/day was that it was a free transfer, with the sweetener in the deal being us getting Juan and Edozie from City on reduced transfer terms. (Girona are owned by the City group) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Ah, man. Sad news indeed, end of an era. What a player he has been for us. 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Just now, S-Clarke said: The rumours y/day was that it was a free transfer, with the sweetener in the deal being us getting Juan and Edozie from City on reduced transfer terms. (Girona are owned by the City group) And the reduced transfer terms probably led to reduced buy back clauses. I haven't paid much attention to rumours so don't even know who those two kids are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Just now, Saint_clark said: And the reduced transfer terms probably led to reduced buy back clauses. I haven't paid much attention to rumours so don't even know who those two kids are. Juan is a full back, 17 years old I think. Very highly rated, but haven't seen anything of him myself. Edozie is a tricky wide player, quick and tall. He was close to moving to Leverkusen in July for £10m but held back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Just now, S-Clarke said: Juan is a full back, 17 years old I think. Very highly rated, but haven't seen anything of him myself. Edozie is a tricky wide player, quick and tall. He was close to moving to Leverkusen in July for £10m but held back. Sounds like two good additions then. Anyway, thank you Oriol, been a fantastic player for us. Will keep an eye out for how he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 22 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: I feel quite emotional about this transfer. Absolutely loved the guy Me too. We knew that this day would eventually come but that doesn’t make it any less poignant. Like the passing of a much-loved pet 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 22 hours ago, S-Clarke said: They're already owned by Man City aren't they? Part of their mega-group of clubs afaik. I meant to say to you the other day, before I saw this reply, I saw they signed Yangel Herrera from City on loan and it all makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Sad to see him go - but pleased for him as he said he was keen to go when this first came up. A few players will be relieved at not having to face him when playing us. Bona sort Ori Ps - Saints ...If you cant make the pre season Girona game at SMS - make it early July at theirs so I can pop along whilst on holiday down the road . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 3 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Brought a tear to my eye! Haven't got this emotional about a player since MLT's testimonal game 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Just now, Lee On Solent Saint said: Brought a tear to my eye! Haven't got this emotional about a player since MLT's testimonal game 100% agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: Brought a tear to my eye! Haven't got this emotional about a player since MLT's testimonal game I was more emotional after reading Adam Lallana's goodbye message in the daily echo, but that was a different type of emotion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 I think I have an eye infection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Damn onions! Thanks and farewell Rom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Shame he's leaving and sorry to see him go. He's been a mainstay in our MF since arriving, and was possibly the width of a goalpost away from achieving immortal status, up there with Bobby Stokes, in the League Cup Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 22 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Thank you, Oriol. You were a great servant and a model pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfield Saint Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Thanks Ori for everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Adios OR. Proper player for us, bargain for 5m. Lacked that touch of pace but great with the ball and solid. Easy bet for a yellow too! Enjoy La Liga! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Aw man, sad because it’s over but happier because it happened sums it up perfectly for me too. Always felt like he gave his all, but knew exactly where the line was, booked so many times but never once got sent off for us, must have been a nightmare to play against. There aren’t many players that have bought into playing for Saints as much as he did; He’ll be missed, he’s a player whose career I’m always going to keep track of. Maybe we’ll even see him back here in a coaching role one day! Thank you Oriol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout-Tickler Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Top servant, can only wish him all the best at Girona! My overriding memory of him is his header in the league cup final. I was behind it and for all the world thought it was in. When it crashed off the woodwork with de Gea beaten all ends up I feared it wasn't to be our day and so it sadly proved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric The Red Posted 1 September, 2022 Share Posted 1 September, 2022 Very sad to see him go , one of the special players. Wishing him all the best at Girona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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