ALWAYS_SFC Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 The fact that he can't get in Spurs team doesn't necessarily mean he isn't significantly better than the limited options we have in that position currently. I get why we aren't normally keen on loans, but in our current situation, a couple of loans of experienced players in key positions until we can afford perm signings could make a big difference to us in my opinion. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Of course not but having seen a few of his rare showings last season showed he is not the player he was so why is he good enough for us, imo he is not and the fact he is injury prone now is a concern too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Of course not but having seen a few of his rare showings last season showed he is not the player he was so why is he good enough for us, imo he is not and the fact he is injury prone now is a concern tooHe didn't play much last season. Imo it's worth a gamble that Ralph can get a fair amount out of him. One poor season of not playing much doesn't suddenly make him a terrible player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Crystal Palace are lining up a bid for Jean-Kevin Augustin to add to their attacking options if Wilfried Zaha leaves the club, Sky Sports News understands. The 22-year-old is still in Germany but is on standby to fly to London in case a last-minute deal is agreed for Zaha. Augustin would cost around £15m. Would've loved him here, but we were committed to Ings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 It is already showing on ticker bar. Redmond new contract until 2023 Crafty bastards, no good news about incoming players so announce something that could have waited for a few more days to distract easily duped fans. Hope it doesn't mean Hoj will not sign a new contract. No wonder we can't afford new players if we've just doubled Redmond's salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 As a complete aside, I'm surprised Jarrod Bowen hasn't moved this window (at least so far). Entering the final year of his contract, goal scoring wide midfielder and young as well - you'd have thought he would have been snapped up by one of the mid to lower prem clubs by now. Not exactly a priority for us (especially if we keep Boufal) but decent championship player that could thrive in the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifter Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 We need to look after our best players. Yes we are paying him more money now but the real benefit to us is that if Redmond has a good season and a bigger club wants to buy him, he will command a bigger transfer fee because he had a longer contract than if we had not done what we kust did. We did the same with vin Dijk and that is why we got 80ish million for him. Had he not just signed a new a. Extent sion we would have got significantly less money. So the club are looking after the player but also the future of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Yes. Ledley King was injured loads for spurs but was excellent when he played. Wanyama on loan would definitely improve us in dm even if he can't play every game. I do hope you’re not one of those castigating the club for wasting money in previous transfer windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Put me in the 'no' camp for Morgan and Vic. Both were good in their time here but that time has past. Now they're just expensive has-beens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 We need to be all over this. Ridiculous if not. What on earth makes you think that he'd want to come back here, he couldn't get away quickly enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Crafty bastards, no good news about incoming players so announce something that could have waited for a few more days to distract easily duped fans. Hope it doesn't mean Hoj will not sign a new contract. No wonder we can't afford new players if we've just doubled Redmond's salary. To be fair, around 50% of Saints fans probably voted to leave the EU, so they know they can easily dupe half of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Crafty bastards, no good news about incoming players so announce something that could have waited for a few more days to distract easily duped fans. Hope it doesn't mean Hoj will not sign a new contract. No wonder we can't afford new players if we've just doubled Redmond's salary.doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 I think some of you are now aware of the mess Les Reed caused and was causing. Probably now realize why I was so desperate to get him out of our club. Clubs hands are now tied and we need to clean up the Les mess for another few transfer windows. Horrible but our reality Most people on here had cottoned on to this a couple of years or more ago, it didn't need a brain surgeon or a rocket scientist to work it out for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 (edited) Ralph at today's press conference just now: "Maybe one more player will still be coming in" Edited 8 August, 2019 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 To be fair, around 50% of Saints fans probably voted to leave the EU, so they know they can easily dupe half of them. Too right, I can't believe the other 50% of sheep actually wanted to remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Too right, I can't believe the other 50% of sheep actually wanted to remain. Is that the front end or the back end of the sheep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Sounds like could be one or two in. Came from nowhere that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Is that the front end or the back end of the sheep? I confess I cannot substantiate that comment, and can offer no conclusion as to which end of the sheep, if any, it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Ralph at today's press conference just now: "Maybe one more player will still be coming in" Vukovic I would guess, on the back of Austin leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Sounds like could be one or two in. Came from nowhere that. Didn't he say one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Last question: "I know you don't want to talk about Charlie Austin leaving, but... Have you got any comments to make on that?" Ralph: "I don't want to talk about that." Good way to wrap up the press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Austin seems to have gone according to Sky past a medical and fee believed to be around £4 million. So that is probably at least £50k a week just freed up from the wage bill. Come on Saints 3 hours to go, a cheeky last minute signing of DM would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 I do hope you’re not one of those castigating the club for wasting money in previous transfer windows.Bringing someone in on loan - possibly with subsidised wages or pay as you play- is not an example of wasting money in the same way giving a five year contract to forster is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Too right, I can't believe the other 50% of sheep actually wanted to remain. Only Lemmings voted Brexit and they are rushing mindlessly over the cliff in quite predictable fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 The vibe from Hassenhuttl there is that he's definitely more rather than less expectant of getting one more player in. Could just be sending out a "well, we tried up until the last minute" message to placate fans I guess, but he seemed genuinely convinced that we can stil get one more in. Although he did say that we wouldn't sign someone just for the sake of ticking a box... "if we do sign someone it would have to be a perfect fit" (or words to that effect) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Ralph at today's press conference just now: "Maybe one more player will still be coming in" Think he was talking about next January to give Ross sometime to get it over the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Ralph clearly likes Sofiane so we may with a little bit of Austrian encouragement have. player on our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Ralph hinted that Lemina more likely to move abroad, but should be going. Said he has enough defensive options, but could still be incoming. Ings, Adams, Djenepo and Adams working well together. Add in Long, who's still in contention, Obafemi who's impressed and Boufal, who seems to be part of plans (think RH said talented player) and there's lots of competition in the attacking positions. He talked of a front three, so think we'll see 343. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Austin to West Brom for 4m acc to talksport. Hurrah. Now for an in please Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 The vibe from Hassenhuttl there is that he's definitely more rather than less expectant of getting one more player in. Could just be sending out a "well, we tried up until the last minute" message to placate fans I guess, but he seemed genuinely convinced that we can stil get one more in. Although he did say that we wouldn't sign someone just for the sake of ticking a box... "if we do sign someone it would have to be a perfect fit" (or words to that effect)They’re pretty simple boxes to tick, we’re not asking for Van Dijk. Are they a centre back? Tick Can they head the ball? Tick Can they make a tackle? Tick Can they turn faster than an oil tanker? Tick Can they concentrate for 90 minutes? Tick Sign here please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 The vibe from Hassenhuttl there is that he's definitely more rather than less expectant of getting one more player in. Could just be sending out a "well, we tried up until the last minute" message to placate fans I guess, but he seemed genuinely convinced that we can stil get one more in. Although he did say that we wouldn't sign someone just for the sake of ticking a box... "if we do sign someone it would have to be a perfect fit" (or words to that effect) He was saying that at 2pm, 3 hours before the deadline, things would need to be pretty advanced already for it to go through in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 He didn't play much last season. Imo it's worth a gamble that Ralph can get a fair amount out of him. One poor season of not playing much doesn't suddenly make him a terrible player. I never said he was terrible did I? Try to read properly...…. I said he is far from the player he was when he left us and injury prone to boot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Ralph clearly likes Sofiane so we may with a little bit of Austrian encouragement have. player on our hands. I don't know why he wouldn't, he fits perfectly I t OK his style of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 They’re pretty simple boxes to tick, we’re not asking for Van Dijk. Are they a centre back? Tick Can they head the ball? Tick Can they make a tackle? Tick Can they turn faster than an oil tanker? Tick Can they concentrate for 90 minutes? Tick Sign here please. TBF, VVD has the odd brain fart, so don't think he even ticks all those boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Think he was talking about next January to give Ross sometime to get it over the line. Ross Working on getting a centre back in as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Ross Working on getting a centre back in as we speak. Good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/17824793.southampton-boss-ralph-hasenhuttl-deadline-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Ross Working on getting a centre back in as we speak. Still think a midfielder is more important with Lemina going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Ross Working on getting a centre back in as we speak. If Wee Ross pulls it off, he will have gone up a few centimetres in my estimation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Arsenal got David luiz for 8 million! Doubt he would have agreed to come here though Sent from my moto g(6) play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Still think a midfielder is more important with Lemina going. Not sure I'd say more important, but still important. Lemina didn't actually feature much last season and we did ok. Our midfield could be stronger and if Romeu and/or Hojbjerg pick up suspensions or injuries (which they inevitably will) we are in a spot of bother. However, at least our first choice CMs are ok. Our first choice CBs are not. (For the record, I also want us to sign a replacement for Lemina, I'd just prefer it to be as well as rather than instead of a defender) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashby Saint Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Ross Working on getting a centre back in as we speak. If true then I wonder if we may get the CB and Vokovic? I think DM is a more glaring weakness at the moment. Could Stephens play DM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 If true then I wonder if we may get the CB and Vokovic? I think DM is a more glaring weakness at the moment. Could Stephens play DM? Stephens has never played DM and can’t pass imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Stephens has never played DM That isn't true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Stephens shouldn't be concidered for CB, let alone flaming DM. Liability of a player at this level. Honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 TBF, VVD has the odd brain fart, so don't think he even ticks all those boxes.Our CB’s have more “brain farts” in the first half of a game than he does in an entire season. The combined value of all 6 is probably less than him on his own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Only Lemmings voted Brexit and they are rushing mindlessly over the cliff in quite predictable fashion.Yes but they are holding our hands at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Austin seems to have gone according to Sky past a medical and fee believed to be around £4 million. So that is probably at least £50k a week just freed up from the wage bill. Come on Saints 3 hours to go, a cheeky last minute signing of DM would do.A DM and I would pump this window up to a 7/10 Sounds like could be one or two in. Came from nowhere that. Two would be even better. If Wee Ross pulls it off, he will have gone up a few centimetres in my estimation. If he pulls off the signing of a DM and CB, I think my willy would have grown a few centimetres too. Talk about leaving it late though! Granted it was probably a lot to do with Austin leaving but I'll still be delighted if we even bring one DM in. Still, All it will take is for Boufal or Cedric or Hoedt to suddenly decide they actually don't want to be here between tomorrow and the end of August, throw a paddy and refuse to play demanding to be sold, and the squad will go back to looking very thin again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 What’s Cáceres up to nowadays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 Good stuff I’m not guaranteeing we going to get him but there’s quite a lot activity going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 8 August, 2019 Share Posted 8 August, 2019 I’m not guaranteeing we going to get him but there’s quite a lot activity going on. Manji any clues as to who it might be or have you got to keep your cards close to your chest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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