SaintBitterne Posted 24 July, 2020 Share Posted 24 July, 2020 19 minutes ago, Danbert said: I'm guessing it'll be someone who can play across the back 4, like Danso. Ralph likes a tight-knit squad. Define play .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 24 July, 2020 Share Posted 24 July, 2020 5 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: The problem with Danso was he isn't up to playing as a centre back at this level.... let alone at fullback! I do feel for Danso a little, he didn't get many opportunities. Though he may have not demonstrated enough to Ralph in training/when he did play to warrant more game time I expect he will have been disappointed to have essentially lost this season. The fact he didn't even get a look in after safety was guaranteed shows our mind is made up on him not being able to cut it. When we signed him he did read like a player we could develop but evidently it's just not worked out for the lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted 24 July, 2020 Share Posted 24 July, 2020 1 hour ago, Matthew Le God said: Can't you edit your posts to include extra information? Or is that restricted to subscribers only? No, it's not restricted as I have the same issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 24 July, 2020 Share Posted 24 July, 2020 Lallana returning seems to be popping up in a number of places. Re-signing a 32 year old doesn't seem to fit our model at all??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 24 July, 2020 Share Posted 24 July, 2020 Just now, Viking Saint said: Lallana returning seems to be popping up in a number of places. Re-signing a 32 year old doesn't seem to fit our model at all??? Only because journalists rehashed the original story. It originated in a Daily Express article that is riddled with errors and then other 'journalists' copied and pasted the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 24 July, 2020 Share Posted 24 July, 2020 Lallana? Not on your life! Ralph is building a team for the future and he's on a four year contrract to do it. We are in for a good ride in the next few years and we wont be signing has beens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 There *may* be some news before the game tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 14 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: There *may* be some news before the game tomorrow... Do we have a new ITK in our midst? If something happens before tomorrow's match then you can look forward to a long summer of people pestering you for snippets of info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 16 minutes ago, TWar said: Do we have a new ITK in our midst? If something happens before tomorrow's match then you can look forward to a long summer of people pestering you for snippets of info. Only if saying, "I’m going to flip a coin, it might be heads," counts as knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 33 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: There *may* be some news before the game tomorrow... would be surprised if there is. A transfer is a major announcement and the club will usually pick a non-match day to announce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: Only if saying, "I’m going to flip a coin, it might be heads," counts as knowledge. Directly before the game is pretty specific. If he said "in the next few days" then it would likely be just someone bullshitting but if it happens between 9am and 4pm tomorrow then I will buy this guy might have a source. In other news, someone should compile a list of ITKs and the things they have gotten right in order to keep track of who to trust. I hear LeG is good and he is saying positive stuff so am choosing to believe that one haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 ...and it *may* not just be transfer news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 10 minutes ago, Chez said: would be surprised if there is. A transfer is a major announcement and the club will usually pick a non-match day to announce it. but maybe renewing a contract or making a loan permanent isnt so much ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, Saint86 said: Surely one of the defensive signings is a right back?!?! Nope kwp is separate and hasn't been done yet but we do want to keep him. Edited 25 July, 2020 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 11 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: ...and it *may* not just be transfer news. Do I need to dust off the earlobe detector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 19 hours ago, Saint Garrett said: Meaning this could also be a DM which we probably need, or a full back (KWP) Nah two defenders. Kwp separate. Not sure on other positions yet but those are the two we are finalising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 21 minutes ago, Chez said: would be surprised if there is. A transfer is a major announcement and the club will usually pick a non-match day to announce it. Plus the transfer window officially opens on Monday so no real need to announce anything before then. From the Echo article thats the case with Salisu, will likely be announced next week. New contracts obviously don't count as transfers. Personally don't think there are any real ITKs on here apart from KBilly and Guan, whilst Appy is very good on the early team sheets, probably from a media angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dusic said: Plus the transfer window officially opens on Monday so no real need to announce anything before then. From the Echo article thats the case with Salisu, will likely be announced next week. New contracts obviously don't count as transfers. Personally don't think there are any real ITKs on here apart from KBilly and Guan, whilst Appy is very good on the early team sheets, probably from a media angle. How would people feel if we had new owners before the start of the new season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 2 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: How would people feel if we had new owners before the start of the new season? Let us know who and then we can answer the question better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dusic said: Let us know who and then we can answer the question better. Yanks if all goes well. Tbh I don't think Gao has been that bad. He hasn't really done anything which is probably better than someone actively making things worse. I hope if this does come off that they have a hands off approach if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 6 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Yanks if all goes well. Tbh I don't think Gao has been that bad. He hasn't really done anything which is probably better than someone actively making things worse. I hope if this does come off that they have a hands off approach if possible. Hmm all depends on what the yanks plans are for the club, how they intend to finance the purchase etc etc. Agree to a point on Gao but unless he is gong to invest more than platitudes then he needs to go if we are going to move forward as a club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 32 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: ...and it *may* not just be transfer news. Les Reed returns to announce another new Fraser Forster contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 Just now, SuperSAINT said: Les Reed returns to announce another new Fraser Forster contract 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 2 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: Hmm all depends on what the yanks plans are for the club, how they intend to finance the purchase etc etc. Agree to a point on Gao but unless he is gong to invest more than platitudes then he needs to go if we are going to move forward as a club. I agree. I guess my point is be careful what you wish for. We've actually built quite a good coaching team and got some decent players. Gao could have been more like Allam at Hull or Vincent tan or something like that. He's not someone I really want as an owner but at least he's generally left things alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 36 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: ...and it *may* not just be transfer news. Assuming "May" is a clue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 2 minutes ago, Katalinic said: Assuming "May" is a clue? Brian May is buying us? We are the champions ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 Theresa May is going to be announced as the new tea lady. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 1 minute ago, Katalinic said: Assuming "May" is a clue? Theresa May is taking over the club and has a plan to get us back into Europe. Can't wait to see her dancing and celebrating when we win the Champions League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 39 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: ...and it *may* not just be transfer news. Don't see the point of announcing anything on match day when the stadium is empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 MSD? TheIr Sunderland FPP Ltd company is being dissolved. All seems rather odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 (edited) Any truth in the rumour that the ground is going to be renamed The Dell? Edited 25 July, 2020 by Wade Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Katalinic said: Assuming "May" is a clue? This story was released by Sky Sports in May. 2 + 2 = 5 An American-based company has held talks to buy Gao Jisheng's majority share of Southampton, but the coronavirus pandemic has held up discussions. The group has shown interest in purchasing the Chinese businessman's 80 per cent controlling stake, which he put up for sale earlier this year. They have been described to Sky Sports News as the only serious player in a potential takeover, following interest from more than two parties. However, it is understood those talks have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and a deal is not close to being agreed. Previous owner Katharina Liebherr, who sits on the board and retains a 20 per cent stake, is said to have been actively involved in discussions Edited 25 July, 2020 by Saint Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 I appreciate that A) this could be exciting news B) it's certain,y of interest and C) the following is pedantic, but ... isnt this a transfer thread, and aren't rumours about ownership better elsewhere? Of course ownership impacts transfer funds, but it really isn't the right place for this discussion IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 Couldn't the other news just relate to a new contract? Bertrands new contract for e.g? (announced before the game) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 1 hour ago, Earthworm Jim said: ...and it *may* not just be transfer news. I bloody love a teasing snippet! Where are the David Vine numerouslogist-types when you need them? ..... "May has 3 letters, and '3May' in the ancient Gragian dialect meant 'rising, or increasingly powerful' it was often associated with tidal forces; 2 x * is a double-star-lobe symbol to the wise mystics of Babylon (who also invented the offside rule - see a connection yet?) The conclusion is plain for all to see: Our star is rising powerfully, and a mysterious leader with lobes will soon appear from the sea." Exciting times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Chewy said: I appreciate that A) this could be exciting news B) it's certain,y of interest and C) the following is pedantic, but ... isnt this a transfer thread, and aren't rumours about ownership better elsewhere? Of course ownership impacts transfer funds, but it really isn't the right place for this discussion IMHO D) Jim's vague response didn't clarify if it's transfer, contract or takeover news. It could be in the right thread and equally it *may* not. Edited 25 July, 2020 by Saint Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 5 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Couldn't the other news just relate to a new contract? Bertrands new contract for e.g? (announced before the game) My thoughts too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 51 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: I agree. I guess my point is be careful what you wish for. We've actually built quite a good coaching team and got some decent players. Gao could have been more like Allam at Hull or Vincent tan or something like that. He's not someone I really want as an owner but at least he's generally left things alone. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 K Billy hasn't posted in a while, I go back to f) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 It's the official release of the architect's drawings of the multi-million pound dockside development that Gao has been planning for Southampton all along. So excited to see them at long last 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩👍👍👍👍👍💰💰💰💰💰💲💲💲💲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 7 minutes ago, Nolan said: K Billy hasn't posted in a while, I go back to f) I must admit I'm f 'n worried.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 13 minutes ago, Nolan said: K Billy hasn't posted in a while, I go back to f) Am I correct in thinking ‘buying the club through loans put on the club’ isn’t great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 Id rather have American Money than Chinese Money in the current climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 1 minute ago, SuperSAINT said: Am I correct in thinking ‘buying the club through loans put on the club’ isn’t great? Only if the loans are from another company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 Confused, how do you buy a club through loans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 Replication of shares I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 On 22/07/2020 at 08:57, Matthew Le God said: Potentially €6.5m for Hoedt... https://www.voetbal24.be/news/62754/wesley-hoedt-voor-65-miljoen-op-weg-naar-belgische-topclub- I wonder if somebody got the wrong end of the stick on this? Cant see a Belgian club paying a fee & wages (or him wanting to go back to a league he referred to as Mickey-mouse). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 The zoo has finally got the go ahead ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killers Knee Posted 25 July, 2020 Share Posted 25 July, 2020 2 hours ago, Saint Billy said: Confused, how do you buy a club through loans? Take out a loan large enough to purchase the club, purchase the club with loan, transfer ownership of loan from yourself to the club. Club now pays for your purchase. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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