for_heaven's_Saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 09:42, TWar said: Seems strange to buy a midfielder who has done ok from the German second tier for £10m and sell one who has done great in the English second tier for £8m, championship is a significantly higher quality league so why not just give Reed guarantee he is first choice and keep him. Unless the idea is to buy this guy as well as McKennie. Expand Maybe they are different types of players? Or maybe Ralph doesn’t feel like Reed is good enough it fits the system well?
rudi7s Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 The championship is not a significantly higher quality league than Bundesliga 2
S-Clarke Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 09:42, TWar said: Seems strange to buy a midfielder who has done ok from the German second tier for £10m and sell one who has done great in the English second tier for £8m, championship is a significantly higher quality league so why not just give Reed guarantee he is first choice and keep him. Unless the idea is to buy this guy as well as McKennie. Expand Significantly different profile of player though. Reed is a smaller player, slower and not as strong. Mangala is a 6ft powerhouse really.
CB Fry Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 09:42, TWar said: Seems strange to buy a midfielder who has done ok from the German second tier for £10m and sell one who has done great in the English second tier for £8m, championship is a significantly higher quality league so why not just give Reed guarantee he is first choice and keep him. Unless the idea is to buy this guy as well as McKennie. Expand Reed is older than Hojberg and still not done it outside the Championship. Pretty clear Ralph doesn't think he's good enough. I think people need to let it go.
S-Clarke Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 Other midfielders who would be perfect for a high tempo/counter press game: Sofyan Amrabat Konrad Laimer Yes, I've had spare time during lockdown to play FM. 1
Toadhall Saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 09:54, S-Clarke said: Significantly different profile of player though. Reed is a smaller player, slower and not as strong. Mangala is a 6ft powerhouse really. Expand Which is what we need in Midfield
DT Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 10:06, Toadhall Saint said: Which is what we need in Midfield Expand Interesting and commendable that we have identified lack of muscle in our spine in this pursuit of Mangala and Salisu. We missed some bit and protection of the back line when Wanyama went and for all of Hoj's downsides he did break up play well on occasion.
Turkish Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 09:54, S-Clarke said: Significantly different profile of player though. Reed is a smaller player, slower and not as strong. Mangala is a 6ft powerhouse really. Expand Reed and JWP in the centre of our midfield would get bullied week in week out.
revolution saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 09:54, S-Clarke said: Significantly different profile of player though. Reed is a smaller player, slower and not as strong. Mangala is a 6ft powerhouse really. Expand Genuine question - is Mangala that kind of player? Precious little info on him that I can find except that he has dainty little ballerina feet and can dance through tight spaces. Not a bad attribute to have but doesn't normally come with the "powerhouse" package.
Matthew Le God Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 09:42, TWar said: Seems strange to buy a midfielder who has done ok from the German second tier for £10m and sell one who has done great in the English second tier for £8m, championship is a significantly higher quality league so why not just give Reed guarantee he is first choice and keep him. Unless the idea is to buy this guy as well as McKennie. Expand Reed's value will be impacted by only have 1 year left of his contract.
Convict Colony Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 10:45, revolution saint said: Genuine question - is Mangala that kind of player? Precious little info on him that I can find except that he has dainty little ballerina feet and can dance through tight spaces. Not a bad attribute to have but doesn't normally come with the "powerhouse" package. Expand Awesome have been waiting for a highlights package. Very old highlights video of him through the age groups but you can get a sense of what he is about.
verlaine1979 Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 10:45, revolution saint said: Genuine question - is Mangala that kind of player? Precious little info on him that I can find except that he has dainty little ballerina feet and can dance through tight spaces. Not a bad attribute to have but doesn't normally come with the "powerhouse" package. Expand Maybe RH thinks he's found another Keita, who was part twinkle-toes, part destroyer for Leipzig.
Dusic Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 Not saying that we are not interested in Mangala but has anyone seen it mentioned anywhere apart from that one Twitter account? Some of its other tweets are dubious to say the least.
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 So we have been told that deals relating to Salisu and Hojbjerg are done and the KWP is just about done. Yet, there is nothing on the Saints website. Why is that?
Dusic Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 17:00, SaintJackoInHurworth said: So we have been told that deals relating to Salisu and Hojbjerg are done and the KWP is just about done. Yet, there is nothing on the Saints website. Why is that? Expand Because "just about done" does not equal "done".
Dusic Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 https://www.footballinsider247.com/southampton-make-move-to-beat-leeds-united-to-attacker-signing/ Link to Harry Wilson. Assuming we try to offload Boufal, I think we will peobably try to sign one "no10" so interesting to see if there is anything in this.
HarvSFC Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 Wilson is crap, according to Bournemouth fans, but if we can get £17m for a player named Che Edams I'd be happy with that. 1
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 17:21, HarvSFC said: Wilson is crap, according to Bournemouth fans, but if we can get £17m for a player named Che Edams I'd be happy with that. Expand He's a big cheese in the football world apparently... 😂 1
revolution saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 Harry Wilson is dog turd. No way does he fit the profile Ralph is looking for. The lad will be last name on the team sheet for a division one side in a few years time.
Baird of the land Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 Please hope that it nonsense, Wilson is useless outside of set pieces.
Turkish Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 (edited) On 07/08/2020 at 17:17, Dusic said: https://www.footballinsider247.com/southampton-make-move-to-beat-leeds-united-to-attacker-signing/ Link to Harry Wilson. Assuming we try to offload Boufal, I think we will peobably try to sign one "no10" so interesting to see if there is anything in this. Expand Why do people post this clap trap? The football insider is on a level with the transfer tavern, utter nonsense. you have three reliable ITKs on here who will share with you all the real latest news as and when it breaks so no need to rely on these I’ll informed chancers, as you will have noticed we do not comment on wild speculation or rumour. Keep checking on here for all the latest news. Edited 7 August, 2020 by Turkish 1 3
SuperSAINT Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 17:17, Dusic said: https://www.footballinsider247.com/southampton-make-move-to-beat-leeds-united-to-attacker-signing/ Link to Harry Wilson. Assuming we try to offload Boufal, I think we will peobably try to sign one "no10" so interesting to see if there is anything in this. Expand Silence from Boufal's camp this summer. They normally aren't shy about talking to the media about his intentions.
stevy777_x Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 21:04, SuperSAINT said: Silence from Boufal's camp this summer. They normally aren't shy about talking to the media about his intentions. Expand That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract?
Toadhall Saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 15/02/2020 at 17:01, Crab Lungs said: Forster and Gunn let in a goal every 1.2 shots, so we should be at least be grateful to have a keeper with at least the basic skills to keep goal, even if his kicking is a bit iffy. If McCarthy had a decent defence in front of him he’d be regarded and lauded on here. Expand True that
Lighthouse Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 21:23, stevy777_x said: That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract? Expand I can’t imagine why either camp would want to engage in that.
Matthew Le God Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 (edited) On 07/08/2020 at 21:55, Lighthouse said: I can’t imagine why either camp would want to engage in that. Expand Boufal probably earns more at Saints then he'd be offered from most club's who'd want him in Europe. So a new deal at Saints would be great for him financially. Edited 7 August, 2020 by Matthew Le God
davefizzy14 Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 21:23, stevy777_x said: That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract? Expand I hope Sofiane signs a new deal
ErwinK1961 Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 21:23, stevy777_x said: That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract? Expand Hopefully not, was hoping we’d get shot this summer.
Appy Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 21:23, stevy777_x said: That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract? Expand Let’s hope not, it’s time we got rid.
Saint_clark Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 Boufal has had so many chances under so many managers playing lots of different styles. Bye bye.
Saint Garrett Posted 7 August, 2020 Posted 7 August, 2020 (edited) ... Edited 8 August, 2020 by Saint Garrett
Pamplemousse Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 Boufal would be great in Ligue 1 or MLS or Eredivisie or Scotland Not cut out for the Premier League. Get rid, get what we can for him, move on.
beatlesaint Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 09:51, Pamplemousse said: Boufal would be great in Ligue 1 or MLS or Eredivisie or Scotland Not cut out for the Premier League. Get rid, get what we can for him, move on. Expand Celtic or Rangers would be ideal
Earthworm Jim Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 10:09, The Curse of St Mary's said: Expand I see he's now getting his information from looking at my posts on this forum. 😊
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 (edited) On 08/08/2020 at 10:18, Earthworm Jim said: I see he's now getting his information from looking at my posts on this forum. 😊 Expand He is the Peter Puppy to your Earthworm Jim! Edited 8 August, 2020 by Matthew Le God 1
SuperSAINT Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 10:18, LeG said: Wonder if no Weston (sad times) means the Mangala link is true. Doubt we would let AB know about our targets, esp if loads of clubs are in for him and all in negotiations. Expand Mangala link needs to come from a better source, IMO. Seems to have gone quiet on the Ntcham front.
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 10:18, LeG said: Doubt we would let AB know about our targets, esp if loads of clubs are in for him and all in negotiations. Expand Well a leak often finds it's way from you to this forum! So something clearly isn't watertight at St Mary's.
SuperSAINT Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 09:51, Pamplemousse said: Boufal would be great in Ligue 1 or MLS or Eredivisie or Scotland Not cut out for the Premier League. Get rid, get what we can for him, move on. Expand I like Boufal but I wonder if he & reps might think it’s best to sit tight & explore free agency.
SaintsFan86 Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 10:18, Earthworm Jim said: I see he's now getting his information from looking at my posts on this forum. 😊 Expand Because a highly reputable Saints journalist comes on here for your Input. Nimrod.
TWar Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 Gutted about Weston McKennie, would have been nice to have a big marque signing which really improved the team.
SuperSAINT Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 (edited) On 08/08/2020 at 11:25, TWar said: Gutted about Weston McKennie, would have been nice to have a big marque signing which really improved the team. Expand Ditto. In Ralph we trust. Edited 8 August, 2020 by SuperSAINT
Earthworm Jim Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 11:09, SaintsFan86 said: Because a highly reputable Saints journalist comes on here for your Input. Nimrod. Expand True - we must have the same source then and he's reporting on delay.
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 12:28, LeG said: It would make no sense for the club to tell Adam that we are in for WM. If anything, weve told him to deny the interest. Expand
SaintsFan86 Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 Blackmore is not complete gospel, No smoke without fire. And I highly doubt Bild, kicker to all be wrong about our interest.
egg Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 10:18, Earthworm Jim said: I see he's now getting his information from looking at my posts on this forum. 😊 Expand Do you honestly believe that people believe you're itk? Your BS can be smelt through cyberspace.
SambaMaverick Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 12:40, SaintsFan86 said: Blackmore is not complete gospel, No smoke without fire. And I highly doubt Bild, kicker to all be wrong about our interest. Expand Kicker and Bild in particular are tabloid trash. Not reputable sources.
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 12:40, SaintsFan86 said: No smoke without fire. Expand Would you say 'no smoke without fire' if you were accused of a crime you didn't commit?
NorthLondonSFC Posted 8 August, 2020 Posted 8 August, 2020 Mate of mine is involved with Chelsea, sent me a message today saying they’ve put an offer in for Bednarek.
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