SuperSAINT Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Apologies for being so early. Didn’t know where else to put this. Southampton keeping track of QPR starlet Eberechi Eze : https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9792606/southampton-qpr-starlet-eberechi-eze/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Ovie Ejaria Brais Mendez Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Central Defence. NO EXCUSES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Central Defence. NO EXCUSES. Heh? More like defensive midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Central Defence. NO EXCUSES. Defensive midfield for me. Lacking in depth and quality. We are weak at CB, but with the sheer number we have we can’t justify buying another one until we’ve shifted Hoedt, Stephens and possibly one more, which isn’t going to happen in January. Plus a quality DM will help take the pressure off the defence anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Central Defence. NO EXCUSES. I don’t think we will be buying an 8th CB somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 I would like to see us bring in a LB and a CM both starting quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 We won’t bring anyone in There will be a few early rumours, then nothing, with a couple of released statements via the clubs chosen sources about how the market is difficult, how we need to shift players etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 We won’t bring anyone in There will be a few early rumours, then nothing, with a couple of released statements via the clubs chosen sources about how the market is difficult, how we need to shift players etc.Itk Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Heh? More like defensive midfield. Defensive midfield for me. Lacking in depth and quality. We are weak at CB, but with the sheer number we have we can’t justify buying another one until we’ve shifted Hoedt, Stephens and possibly one more, which isn’t going to happen in January. Plus a quality DM will help take the pressure off the defence anyway. Fair points raised. I don’t think we will be buying an 8th CB somehow. If only one of them could be relied upon and wasn't mistake ridden. Obvious excuse Danso from this as he's still to feature in this position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Can we moan already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 I'd go for that Phillips at Leeds. Or Bowen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 I'd go for that Phillips at Leeds. Or Bowen. What about bas dost;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 I think we'll sign Jarrod Bowen. I think we need to sign a cb and a dmc. I think much depends on who we shift in the next couple of days, and whether they're sales or loans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 I think we'll sign Jarrod Bowen. I think we need to sign a cb and a dmc. I think much depends on who we shift in the next couple of days, and whether they're sales or loans.Why on earth would we spend probably £15m or thereabouts on Jarrod Bowen when he plays in the position we have the most options in? Answer: we won't. We also won't sign a CB, we have 6 already which is two more than needed. We do need a defensive midfielder but don't have any money unless we decide to sell Hojbjerg if he won't sign a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBitterne Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 If we can get rid of a couple before the end of the month, I think we will bring one in January hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 (edited) Why on earth would we spend probably £15m or thereabouts on Jarrod Bowen when he plays in the position we have the most options in? Answer: we won't. We also won't sign a CB, we have 6 already which is two more than needed. We do need a defensive midfielder but don't have any money unless we decide to sell Hojbjerg if he won't sign a new contract. Bowen plays mainly on the right. Armstrong, Redmond, djenepo and Boufal all play on the left. Which is why we persist with the non-winger jwp on the right wing when playing 4 at the back. Anyway, it's just my gut feel. We do already have 6 centre backs, but they range from promising to mediocre to downright cr4p. Its why I would therefore like one. I did differentiate between like and think, and very much stand by this. And who says we can't afford a fee for a midfielder? I believe the issue is more wages, and if we do shift more in the next couple of days believe well have the funds. So perfectly rational opinions, thank you. No need to get so angry ... Edited 25 August, 2019 by Chewy Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Bowen plays mainly on the right. Armstrong, Redmond, djenepo and Boufal all play on the left. Which is why we persist with the non-winger jwp on the right wing when playing 4 at the back. Anyway, it's just my gut feel. We do already have 6 centre backs, but they range from promising to mediocre to downright cr4p. Its why I would therefore like one. I did differentiate between like and think, and very much stand by this. And who says we can't afford a fee for a midfielder? I believe the issue is more wages, and if we do shift more in the next couple of days believe well have the funds. So perfectly rational opinions, thank you. No need to get so angry ...No anger. Just pointing out where I disagree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 We won’t bring anyone in There will be a few early rumours, then nothing, with a couple of released statements via the clubs chosen sources about how the market is difficult, how we need to shift players etc. TBF, when you look at who we've brought in in January since promotion, I'm probably okay with that; Forren, Djuricic, Elia, Carrillo, Austin and Caceres. Only Gabbi really made par. I will forever love him for that day out at Wembley but he didn't really set the league alight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 I doubt we'll bring anyone in unless something has gone terribly wrong by then. Bowen btw should be reasonably cheap, IIRC he is in the last year of his contract so could be like £5-6 million in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomosaint Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Apologies for being so early. Didn’t know where else to put this. Southampton keeping track of QPR starlet Eberechi Eze : https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9792606/southampton-qpr-starlet-eberechi-eze/ Might want to check the authenticity of his birth certificate judging by the picture in the article he looks a lot older than 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 TBF, when you look at who we've brought in in January since promotion, I'm probably okay with that; Forren, Djuricic, Elia, Carrillo, Austin and Caceres. Only Gabbi really made par. I will forever love him for that day out at Wembley but he didn't really set the league alight. Mixed bag. Austin wasn’t a bad signing, £4m and was okay for the first 18 months. Caceres was clearly a good player of outstanding pedigree but for some odd reason he didn’t get a game. Djuricic and Elia were short term squad fillers who did what they were brought it to do. Forren was a poor signing and Carillo has been a disaster, the worst and weirdest signing in our history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Mixed bag. Austin wasn’t a bad signing, £4m and was okay for the first 18 months. Caceres was clearly a good player of outstanding pedigree but for some odd reason he didn’t get a game. Djuricic and Elia were short term squad fillers who did what they were brought it to do. Forren was a poor signing and Carillo has been a disaster, the worst and weirdest signing in our history. Austin was worth a punt, Caceres was only ever brought in as emergency cover for Stephens, so it was little surprise he didn’t play. I think in Les’ mind JS was the next great youth team success story and a natural replacement for Fonte. I’m more annoyed at selling our captain in January, without actually bringing anyone else in, which lead to us needing Caceres in the first place, as opposed to him as a player. Djuricic and Elia were just that - filler. I don’t feel they really added anything, apart from EE in one game at Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Austin was worth a punt, Caceres was only ever brought in as emergency cover for Stephens, so it was little surprise he didn’t play. I think in Les’ mind JS was the next great youth team success story and a natural replacement for Fonte. I’m more annoyed at selling our captain in January, without actually bringing anyone else in, which lead to us needing Caceres in the first place, as opposed to him as a player. Djuricic and Elia were just that - filler. I don’t feel they really added anything, apart from EE in one game at Newcastle. It’s absolutely laughable that Uruguayan international, champions league winning, 6 times Serie A winner and La Liga winner Martin Caceres was brought in as cover for Jack Frigging Stephens. If anything sums up how clueless it all got this is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Austin was worth a punt, Caceres was only ever brought in as emergency cover for Stephens, so it was little surprise he didn’t play. I think in Les’ mind JS was the next great youth team success story and a natural replacement for Fonte. I’m more annoyed at selling our captain in January, without actually bringing anyone else in, which lead to us needing Caceres in the first place, as opposed to him as a player. Djuricic and Elia were just that - filler. I don’t feel they really added anything, apart from EE in one game at Newcastle. Reed’s biggest mistake is overating so much of our academy players and giving them big fat contracts: Gallagher, Reed, Stephens, Targett... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 25 August, 2019 Share Posted 25 August, 2019 Reed’s biggest mistake is overating so much of our academy players and giving them big fat contracts: Gallagher, Reed, Stephens, Targett...His biggest mistake? Not really. We just sold Targett for up to £17m and Gallagher for £5m and will probably sell Reed next summer for similar to Gallagher. I would say handing a new contract to Forster (twice) and signing dross like Carrillo, Hoedt, Clasie, Elyounoussi are all far, far worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 26 August, 2019 Share Posted 26 August, 2019 (edited) Reed’s biggest mistake is overating so much of our academy players and giving them big fat contracts: Gallagher, Reed, Stephens, Targett... If you think that was Reed’s biggest mistake, your head has well and truly gone Edited 26 August, 2019 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 26 August, 2019 Share Posted 26 August, 2019 If you think that was Reed’s biggest mistake, your head has well and truly gone This translated in a bloated squad and our inability to pay more wages to bring in better quality players. Yes some of our is payed 60k a week but that is nothing compared to for example Zaha at Crystal Palace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 26 August, 2019 Share Posted 26 August, 2019 It’s absolutely laughable that Uruguayan international, champions league winning, 6 times Serie A winner and La Liga winner Martin Caceres was brought in as cover for Jack Frigging Stephens. If anything sums up how clueless it all got this is it. I can see the logic in what he was thinking; we weren't going down or making Europe so nothing to lose by giving Stephens half a season of decent experience. If he struggles, we have an experienced international on a 6 month deal as cover. Where he went laughably wrong is in thinking Stephens had anything like the ability to replace Fonte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 August, 2019 Author Share Posted 26 August, 2019 I can see the logic in what he was thinking; we weren't going down or making Europe so nothing to lose by giving Stephens half a season of decent experience. If he struggles, we have an experienced international on a 6 month deal as cover. Where he went laughably wrong is in thinking Stephens had anything like the ability to replace Fonte. Stephens > Maguire> Caceres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 26 August, 2019 Share Posted 26 August, 2019 Klarer > Upamecano Is that right Nordic Saint? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 26 August, 2019 Share Posted 26 August, 2019 I don’t think we will be buying an 8th CB somehow. So you are not a fan of 8-1-1 then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 27 August, 2019 Share Posted 27 August, 2019 Teenage left back from Hearts linked in the Scottish Sun: https://tbrfootball.com/report-southampton-and-manchester-city-want-hearts-defender-aaron-hickey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 August, 2019 Share Posted 27 August, 2019 Unless we can shift a fair few in the next few days, I can't see us doing much at all, especially if they don't leave on permanent deals. Still got Hoedt, Lemina, Elyounoussi and Carrillo to get rid of. Best part of £250k a week, that's the best part of £5m between now and the transfer window opening. We won't bring in another CB unless we lose Stephens and Hoedt (or possibly Yoshida if he gets a chance to go abroad and he's not getting a game here). DM is clearly an issue, especially when Romeu/Hojbjerg get their inevitable suspensions... Once we decided on a system, it'll be easier to judge signings, but for me, this 4222 just does not suit our players, and if we persist with it, then I can't see us winning many games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 27 August, 2019 Share Posted 27 August, 2019 Unless we can shift a fair few in the next few days, I can't see us doing much at all, especially if they don't leave on permanent deals. Still got Hoedt, Lemina, Elyounoussi and Carrillo to get rid of. Best part of £250k a week, that's the best part of £5m between now and the transfer window opening. We won't bring in another CB unless we lose Stephens and Hoedt (or possibly Yoshida if he gets a chance to go abroad and he's not getting a game here). DM is clearly an issue, especially when Romeu/Hojbjerg get their inevitable suspensions... Once we decided on a system, it'll be easier to judge signings, but for me, this 4222 just does not suit our players, and if we persist with it, then I can't see us winning many games. Did you wake up feeling low this morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's There Posted 31 August, 2019 Share Posted 31 August, 2019 (edited) Just had the pleasure of seeing Leeds v Swansea at Elland road with my Leeds supporting brother in law. Best and classiest player was Kelvin Phillips. He was clearly a cut above and is destined for a top club. If Saints could've him it would be great! He always seemed to have an extra second compared to everyone else. Brilliant on the ball and a super tackler! They play the press too,so would easily adapt to our style. Buy him Saints! Edited 31 August, 2019 by It's There Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 1 September, 2019 Share Posted 1 September, 2019 We need to be Keeping an Eye on Ruben Vargas started the season well and price will only rise if he continues his form Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 13 September, 2019 Share Posted 13 September, 2019 Via ed_aarons: Some interest from Southampton in Gent's Jonathan David. The Canadian teenager has scored 11 goals in 10 international appearances so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 13 September, 2019 Author Share Posted 13 September, 2019 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7460145/Transfer-news-Southampton-make-Belgium-starlet-Yari-Verschaeren-transfer-priority.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 September, 2019 Author Share Posted 27 September, 2019 Teenage left back from Hearts linked in the Scottish Sun: https://tbrfootball.com/report-southampton-and-manchester-city-want-hearts-defender-aaron-hickey/ Still interested, apparently. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/aaron-hickey-southamptons-radar-hearts-20271025 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 27 September, 2019 Share Posted 27 September, 2019 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7460145/Transfer-news-Southampton-make-Belgium-starlet-Yari-Verschaeren-transfer-priority.html If he is the next de Bruyne w won't get a sniff. Hope we haven't shown our hand too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 October, 2019 Author Share Posted 19 October, 2019 Southampton keeping track of QPR starlet Eberechi Eze : https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9792606/southampton-qpr-starlet-eberechi-eze/ Got another 2 goals today. Having a good season for QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 26 October, 2019 Share Posted 26 October, 2019 Another two goals for Jarrod Bowen at Hull. We should definitely be looking to bring in in January, even if we go down he’d be a great asset! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 26 October, 2019 Share Posted 26 October, 2019 Another two goals for Jarrod Bowen at Hull. We should definitely be looking to bring in in January, even if we go down he’d be a great asset!We've just done that. Che Adams was knocking them in for fun in the championship last year, so we went out and got him. Not working out very well at the moment. Sent from my SM-T590 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 October, 2019 Author Share Posted 26 October, 2019 Another two goals for Jarrod Bowen at Hull. We should definitely be looking to bring in in January, even if we go down he’d be a great asset! We've just done that. Che Adams was knocking them in for fun in the championship last year, so we went out and got him. Not working out very well at the moment. Next season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 26 October, 2019 Share Posted 26 October, 2019 Apologies for being so early. Didn’t know where else to put this. Southampton keeping track of QPR starlet Eberechi Eze : https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9792606/southampton-qpr-starlet-eberechi-eze/ You were ahead of the curve my friend, you knew already who important this was going to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 October, 2019 Author Share Posted 26 October, 2019 You were ahead of the curve my friend, you knew already who important this was going to be I know, right?! All very well & good The Telegraph saying we have a plan blah-blah, but what are we going to buy players with in January?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 28 October, 2019 Share Posted 28 October, 2019 We don't need attackers unless we shift someone, Djenepo looks good, Ings is doing all right, Boufal should get played more and has looked good in the games he has got, Redmond is decent enough and I think Adams will come good, plus we have Long and Obafemi kicking about. Centre-back, full backs and centre-mids should be priority. How the hell we find a good centre-back in January is beyond me, but key will be to get the new Director of Football and Chief Scout or whatever they are calling it in so they can make the correct judgements and hopefully can unearth a gem or two. A proper physical DM would be great and someone that can carry the ball in centre-mid would be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 28 October, 2019 Share Posted 28 October, 2019 A centre back who has been and done it would be nice. I don't particularly rate the bloke, but we missed a trick with Cahill in hindsight. We need to - cleverly - throw some money into the squad. But if they're going to back the manager, then they need to do it financially and not just in the telegraph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 28 October, 2019 Share Posted 28 October, 2019 I've just said it on another thread and I've been saying it for years, we should buy Dael Fry. January will probably be our last chance, as after that his transfer valuation will start to increase out of our price range. As for an 'old head' to play alongside him, Simon Kjaer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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