Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 24 July, 2019 Share Posted 24 July, 2019 Will we sign a new CB and if so, who do you think it will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 24 July, 2019 Share Posted 24 July, 2019 No, we have six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 24 July, 2019 Share Posted 24 July, 2019 No, we have six. The problem seems to be that we need to field 3 of them to do the job that 2 competent central defenders would normally do, which leaves us short in midfield, so selling 2 of them and buying 1 competent central defender would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 24 July, 2019 Share Posted 24 July, 2019 The problem seems to be that we need to field 3 of them to do the job that 2 competent central defenders would normally do, which leaves us short in midfield, so selling 2 of them and buying 1 competent central defender would make sense. Who will buy them on their wages? Suppose we do sell them, and can't then get someone decent? What about we get a new one first but can't shift anyone and we're left with 7? If only it was as simple as you believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 24 July, 2019 Share Posted 24 July, 2019 A word: I don't believe it's simple but, judging from your posts, you may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 Will we sign a new CB and if so, who do you think it will be? You could ask over here: https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?60690-Summer-Transfer-Window-2019#.XTkBCpNKjOQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 A word: I don't believe it's simple but, judging from your posts, you may be. Ooh, you're a touchy fecker. I'm all for sensible debate mate, but your style of getting personal when someone challenges what you post is pathetic. If you really feel that you have a valid point then support it, if not, how about winding your neck in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 Ooh, you're a touchy fecker. I'm all for sensible debate mate, but your style of getting personal when someone challenges what you post is pathetic. If you really feel that you have a valid point then support it, if not, how about winding your neck in. We don't need a CB, we've got Klarer, who is the best young CB in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 We'll get a CB, as long as we can sell some players. That's the proviso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 Going to be a cliffhanger late in the window I reckon. We've got to hope someone out there is desperate enough to take Hoedt or Stephens off our hands so we can clear a space for someone decent. On balance think it's unlikely to happen. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 I would sell as much dross as we can and put a cheeky one in for Upamecano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 I would sell as much dross as we can and put a cheeky one in for Upamecano. That is the plan. Need to sell players first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 If Hoedt goes, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 That is the plan. Need to sell players first. Still depending on Boof leaving? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmusicdude Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 You could ask over here: https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?60690-Summer-Transfer-Window-2019#.XTkBCpNKjOQ Perhaps they wanted clarity, rather than reading all that drivel? who are you the forum police? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 Still depending on Boof leaving? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro It's not Boof, its any apparently (was mistaken as he gave it as an example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 We don't need a CB, we've got Klarer, who is the best young CB in Europe. The Scott Sinclair of CB's no less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 Ralph clearly said we would be signing a couple of players in the last fans forum obviously one of the is going to be a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 Ralph clearly said we would be signing a couple of players in the last fans forum obviously one of the is going to be a CB. Needs players out first, I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 Not seen any links with any for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 The Scott Sinclair of CB's no less. Why Scott Sinclair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 25 July, 2019 Author Share Posted 25 July, 2019 Perhaps they wanted clarity, rather than reading all that drivel? who are you the forum police? You beat me to it. I would have gladly posted it there but that thread seems to have gone a bit off topic. Far easier to start a new thread than dig through 20 pages of old material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 It's not Boof, its any apparently (was mistaken as he gave it as an example). Ok good. Would like to see Boufal given a chance, but maybe not at the expense of signing Upamecano (fully aware that it’s nuts to even think we will). So if we keep him and sign a good CB, zer gut. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 25 July, 2019 Share Posted 25 July, 2019 Perhaps they wanted clarity, rather than reading all that drivel? who are you the forum police? That's right, let's start a new thread whenever someone wants to ask a general question about a new signing. It's so difficult to do it in an existing transfer thread. Oh look, here's another one. You must be happy. https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?61104-Where-are-ITKers-when-wanting-to-hear-cloak-amp-dagger-news-about-our-new-CB-signing-!!&p=2747114#post2747114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 26 July, 2019 Share Posted 26 July, 2019 That's right, let's start a new thread whenever someone wants to ask a general question about a new signing. It's so difficult to do it in an existing transfer thread. Oh look, here's another one. You must be happy. https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?61104-Where-are-ITKers-when-wanting-to-hear-cloak-amp-dagger-news-about-our-new-CB-signing-!!&p=2747114#post2747114I think you have confused the words 'general' and 'specific' and those words define exactly why both those new threads are appropriate... The transfer thread is a general thread covering all discussions about rumoured Saints transfers in or out. Meanwhile, there are a number of other more specific threads on specific aspects of Saints transfer business: * Discussion about Boufal * Discussion about Lemina * Discussion about ITK posters * Discussion about potential CBs we may sign ...and so on... Now it may be that the admins feel that none of these subjects should be discussed separately. They may decide to force us to only be able to discuss these topics in one big, unwieldy, complicated-to-navigate, general thread or they may wisely recognise that there needs to be some variety of threads as long as we don't have a load of threads all discussing the same specific topic. Personally I trust the admins to recognise the difference between a specific thread and a general one; and to be able to distinguish between those more specific threads that are significantly different and those that are too similar and which should therefore be merged. So my question is... What is your problem? Sent from my Nokia 6.1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 26 July, 2019 Share Posted 26 July, 2019 I think you have confused the words 'general' and 'specific' and those words define exactly why both those new threads are appropriate... The transfer thread is a general thread covering all discussions about rumoured Saints transfers in or out. Meanwhile, there are a number of other more specific threads on specific aspects of Saints transfer business: * Discussion about Boufal * Discussion about Lemina * Discussion about ITK posters * Discussion about potential CBs we may sign ...and so on... Now it may be that the admins feel that none of these subjects should be discussed separately. They may decide to force us to only be able to discuss these topics in one big, unwieldy, complicated-to-navigate, general thread or they may wisely recognise that there needs to be some variety of threads as long as we don't have a load of threads all discussing the same specific topic. Personally I trust the admins to recognise the difference between a specific thread and a general one; and to be able to distinguish between those more specific threads that are significantly different and those that are too similar and which should therefore be merged. So my question is... What is your problem? Sent from my Nokia 6.1 using Tapatalk Well said, some intolerant people forget it is actually a discussion forum for a variety of topics all Saints related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 26 July, 2019 Share Posted 26 July, 2019 You don't have to have been on t'net that long to realise that on any subject under the sun you'll get thread drift unless you have an intolerant mod like Mr Kalgushki on Dave's ESL Cafe.. It wasn't so bad in 1994 when I started as bandwidth was so limited everybody took care not to abuse it. A quick 'meh' suffices for me these days, and the odd blocked poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 26 July, 2019 Share Posted 26 July, 2019 If Maguire goes for big money, it would not be surprising to see prices for CB's, particularly domestic ones or PL experienced ones, escalate before the transfer window ends. IMHO, i can see us getting in a late loan deal, similar to when we signed Alderweireld on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmusicdude Posted 26 July, 2019 Share Posted 26 July, 2019 That's right, let's start a new thread whenever someone wants to ask a general question about a new signing. It's so difficult to do it in an existing transfer thread. Oh look, here's another one. You must be happy. https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?61104-Where-are-ITKers-when-wanting-to-hear-cloak-amp-dagger-news-about-our-new-CB-signing-!!&p=2747114#post2747114Lol I did laugh at ur rant /reply it's a forum u prat ..can imagine you in a bar .. no no we must not start a different discussion now we must finish first one .. get ya head out ur a€€ and stop taking urself so seriously lol Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 4 August, 2019 Share Posted 4 August, 2019 A little odd there's still no news on a CB when the club aledgedly said in several articles it was a first priority, would like to think RH can change hoedt but not too confident Sent from my moto g(6) play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 4 August, 2019 Share Posted 4 August, 2019 I wouldn't be surprised to see Bertrand left of a back 3 with either Cedric or Vokins left wing back in some games. Not ideal but it gives extra quality, experience and pace back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 4 August, 2019 Share Posted 4 August, 2019 I wouldn't be surprised to see Bertrand left of a back 3 with either Cedric or Vokins left wing back in some games. Not ideal but it gives extra quality, experience and pace back there. he played bloody well there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 No, we have six. 4 are sh*t or inconsistent, and Ralph plays 3. Its a very simple equation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 If Maguire goes for big money, it would not be surprising to see prices for CB's, particularly domestic ones or PL experienced ones, escalate before the transfer window ends. IMHO, i can see us getting in a late loan deal, similar to when we signed Alderweireld on loan. ...in other words, we've left it too long. Was Djenepo really the highest priority with it looking likely that Boufal will be hanging about and an obvious "sell before buying" policy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 ...in other words, we've left it too long. Was Djenepo really the highest priority with it looking likely that Boufal will be hanging about and an obvious "sell before buying" policy ? van Dijk signed on deadline day... Let's see what happens Alpine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 van Dijk signed on deadline day... Let's see what happens Alpine! There were plenty of links and build up before that date though, most of the summer - although it ramped up the week before and it was just a matter of time. There's absolutely nothing going on right now, no links, no build up. zilch. Until we can shift, we’re tied, and this looks seemingly unlikely now. I’m fully prepared to have the same failing centre backs in this side next season, which is less than ideal, but nothing we can do about it. Just need to hope the extra goals help us overcome the inevitable leakiness and weekly errors we will witness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neef Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 I reckon we have CBs lined up, but we can't bring one in until we get rid of one. Six centre backs on the books just isn't feasible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 Lot's of clubs are looking for a centre-back that is the problem, with Maguire gone Leicester are looking for one, as are Arsenal, looking at links as are Newcastle. If we do get one, I'd reckon its going to be someone who is a bit of a gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 There were plenty of links and build up before that date though, most of the summer - although it ramped up the week before and it was just a matter of time. There's absolutely nothing going on right now, no links, no build up. zilch. Until we can shift, we’re tied, and this looks seemingly unlikely now. I’m fully prepared to have the same failing centre backs in this side next season, which is less than ideal, but nothing we can do about it. Just need to hope the extra goals help us overcome the inevitable leakiness and weekly errors we will witness. Why is it unlikely? 3 are going out apparently which should give room to bring one or 2 more in before the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 Key word being "apparently" don't be surprised if a reinvigorated Hoedt is the solution to our centre back woes. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 Key word being "apparently" don't be surprised if a reinvigorated Hoedt is the solution to our centre back woes. ... If that’s the case why didn’t he play Saturday? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 If that’s the case why didn’t he play Saturday? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk He wasn't invigorated enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 He wasn't invigorated enough. Bit like me with him then...Newcastle thumbs up still wrankles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 5 August, 2019 Share Posted 5 August, 2019 Might be a coincidence but Scott McKenna leaving and we had scouts galore at game yesterday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 6 August, 2019 Share Posted 6 August, 2019 Might be a coincidence but Scott McKenna leaving and we had scouts galore at game yesterday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Should be able to outbid the likes of Forest and QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 6 August, 2019 Share Posted 6 August, 2019 Very much not our ‘type’ but Cahill would have improved our back 4. Looks like he’s off to palace now though. We’ve lacked a leader since fonte/VvD, certainly think he would have filled a hole for a season or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 August, 2019 Share Posted 6 August, 2019 Very much not our ‘type’ but Cahill would have improved our back 4. Looks like he’s off to palace now though. We’ve lacked a leader since fonte/VvD, certainly think he would have filled a hole for a season or 2 He is very much on the decline and I'd rather have Bednarek, Vestergaard or Yoshida. Signing Cahill is not how you improve Saints defence. Looks like he’s off to palace now though. He was announced by them yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 6 August, 2019 Share Posted 6 August, 2019 Very much not our ‘type’ but Cahill would have improved our back 4. Looks like he’s off to palace now though. We’ve lacked a leader since fonte/VvD, certainly think he would have filled a hole for a season or 2 They guy only made 2 PL appearances last year, is 33 and is costing them £75kpw plus I’m guessing a significant signing on fee and agents fees. It’s actually a huge gamble by Palace IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 6 August, 2019 Share Posted 6 August, 2019 They guy only made 2 PL appearances last year, is 33 and is costing them £75kpw plus I’m guessing a significant signing on fee and agents fees. It’s actually a huge gamble by Palace IMO. interesting use of gamble - its not what id want from saints personally but i feel they know what theyre getting with him. Hes older and less games last year so perhaps fitness an issue but really not hada troubled career (if my memory serves me) so maybe not too likely. One good central defender can make a huge difference to a unit and perhaps thats what they feel - bit of general game back line organisation and training ground help maybe too. Like i said its not for me but dont think its quite a gamble when you see the money being spent on other players with really limited experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 6 August, 2019 Share Posted 6 August, 2019 Might be a coincidence but Scott McKenna leaving and we had scouts galore at game yesterday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk bit more on this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49238176 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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