Toadhall Saint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Not as quick as he was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Would be disappointed if we signed Walcott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 3 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: I'd absolutely take Walcott. Offers something we do not have, in raw pace. Can play either through the middle or either wing, and makes the squad stronger. I hope he joins. He really hasn't got raw pace anymore, and that was most of his game when the Premier didn't have quite such an emphasis on that, and he appeared to be an outlier. Now (almost) every team has it, somewhere or other (including us). I hope we look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 2 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: I'd absolutely take Walcott. Offers something we do not have, in raw pace. Five years ago. Signing has beens doesn't tend to work out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Just now, Ed Rooney said: Would be disappointed if we signed Walcott I would be too. Three or four years too late for a Walcott return to St Marys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Wouldn't mind Walcott as long as we don't pay through the nose. He could play either wide or up front, I wonder if this may pave the way for Obafemi to go on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 30 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: This clearly doesn't fit our usual profile and ordinarily I'd be thinking, no, not for us however... if this is the loan of an experienced Premier League player with an affinity for the club that tides us over as cover for a season at a point when we might be taken over and, hopefully, exposed to an increase in transfer funds in future seasons, then it could be ok. If it's Boufal out and Walcott in then I feel we would be trading up in terms of potential productivity for a season given Boufal hasn't worked out on a consistent basis and, let's be honest, Armstrong and Redmond are Ralph's starters in the attacking midfield department right now unless we spend a lot of money to replace them. Welcome home Theo, if it happens, and seemingly I've talked myself into being ok with this... 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Guessing remaining business will be Butland in and Gunn out, plus either Davies, RLC or Theo Walcott in on loan, but could do with a little extra creative zip behind the front two in my view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 1 minute ago, DT said: Guessing remaining business will be Butland in and Gunn out, plus either Davies, RLC or Theo Walcott in on loan, but could do with a little extra creative zip behind the front two in my view Butland in would be the most bizarre thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 15 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: I'd absolutely take Walcott. Offers something we do not have, in raw pace. Can play either through the middle or either wing, and makes the squad stronger. I hope he joins. He hasn't had raw pace since around 2015, he's about the same speed as Redmond now. Maybe slower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 1 minute ago, DT said: Guessing remaining business will be Butland in and Gunn out, plus either Davies, RLC or Theo Walcott in on loan, but could do with a little extra creative zip behind the front two in my view Talk of Williams too. Think it’s him and a wide player. I think Williams will not move until Man U confirm if they have Telles or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkswood Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Urgh........Walcott. Thats ruined my deadline day excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Walcott would be backup to Armstrong and I guess he could probably do that role fairly well. Ralph has said previously that Armstrong struggles with too many games in short periods so it kind of makes sense from a squad point of view but it's a disappointing loan if it happens. It's also a bit of a rebuke to anyone thinking Smallbone was the answer - clearly not if this is Ralph's thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neef Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 I don't understand the Walcott links tbh. We've got 4 strikers already. Plus, Ralph has always mentioned that the 2 wide players operate as #10s. Walcott isn't that and doesn't provide the the qualities we'd need in an Armstrong substitute. RLC makes more sense in that role than Walcott does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Who is RLC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Yes, I personally would like to see us signing someone with more creative abilities to backup Armstrong, which I don’t really associate with Theo. But I guess if Ralph thinks he can get a tune out of Theo then fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Walcott looks to have put on quite a lot of weight to me. Wonder if he has developed the football brain that Chris Waddle infamously said he lacked.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 If Walcott is seen as a squad replacement for Boufal just for this season then for me thats an upgrade.......not the one I would have chosen but he can play anywhere along the front line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 4 minutes ago, revolution saint said: Walcott would be backup to Armstrong and I guess he could probably do that role fairly well. Ralph has said previously that Armstrong struggles with too many games in short periods so it kind of makes sense from a squad point of view but it's a disappointing loan if it happens. It's also a bit of a rebuke to anyone thinking Smallbone was the answer - clearly not if this is Ralph's thinking. To do what Armstrong does needs a footballing brain and Walcott has never struck me as having one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Can't understand the negative response to Theo. Ultimately if he is backup to Armstrong then he improves the team. Clearly an upgrade on Smallbone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Neef said: I don't understand the Walcott links tbh. We've got 4 strikers already. Plus, Ralph has always mentioned that the 2 wide players operate as #10s. Walcott isn't that and doesn't provide the the qualities we'd need in an Armstrong substitute. RLC makes more sense in that role than Walcott does. Which part of Tom Barclay saying RLC is not coming did you not understand Edited 5 October, 2020 by waylander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 4 minutes ago, Saint Scott said: Can't understand the negative response to Theo. Ultimately if he is backup to Armstrong then he improves the team. Clearly an upgrade on Smallbone. yes very much so.....and another thing if a chance falls to him or Adams in the box I know which one I'm backing to find the net ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 I would rather have Demarai Gray than Walcott needs to play not long left on contract loan with option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 7 minutes ago, waylander said: Which part of Tom Barclay saying RLC is not coming did you not understand He’s not wrong though, is he. Theo would be a dreadful signing for us (unless we plan to play him off ings as back up to adams - not really needed) and I’d expect he’ll be on roughly the amount RLC is (after Chelsea contribute £100k towards it). strikes me a desperation, if I’m honest. I’m not convinced he’s any better than dejenpo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 9 minutes ago, Saint Scott said: Can't understand the negative response to Theo. Ultimately if he is backup to Armstrong then he improves the team. Clearly an upgrade on Smallbone. I think he'll be demanding that he starts. Wont be leaving Everton where he cant get a game to come here to sit on the bench. Not for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 3 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said: I would rather have Demarai Gray than Walcott needs to play not long left on contract loan with option +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 6 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: yes very much so.....and another thing if a chance falls to him or Adams in the box I know which one I'm backing to find the net ! Yes, Adams. Have you seen Walcott’s finishing??!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Graeme Bailey @GraemeBailey Theo Walcott has decided to leave Everton on loan...Southampton, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Newcastle all said they would take him but a move back to St Mary's looks to be his preference at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 11 minutes ago, Saint Scott said: Can't understand the negative response to Theo. Ultimately if he is backup to Armstrong then he improves the team. Clearly an upgrade on Smallbone. Why do we need to fork out on huge wages and take a massive injury risk to achieve the benchmark of "he's an upgrade on Will Smallbone". Pretty sure we can find an upgrade on Will Smallbone in plenty of places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 13 minutes ago, waylander said: Which part of Tom Barclay saying RLC is not coming did you not understand That may well be the case but is everything that Tom Barclay posts correct? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 A boost to the Williams rumours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 6 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: Graeme Bailey @GraemeBailey Theo Walcott has decided to leave Everton on loan...Southampton, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Newcastle all said they would take him but a move back to St Mary's looks to be his preference at the moment... Oh dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 re: RLC Fulham looking most likely destination https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8805723/Fulham-pushing-sign-Chelsea-midfielder-Ruben-Loftus-Cheek-loan.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 2 minutes ago, waylander said: re: RLC Fulham looking most likely destination https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8805723/Fulham-pushing-sign-Chelsea-midfielder-Ruben-Loftus-Cheek-loan.html They don’t need him, they’ve got Lemina ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Willams rumours from wilson They also made an enquiry to sign Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams on loan to provide back-up to both Ryan Bertrand and Kyle Walker-Peters. That deal is unlikely, however, as Southampton are in less competitions this season than Manchester United and so may offer even fewer playing opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 28 minutes ago, SO16_Saint said: Who is RLC? Ruben Loftus-Cheek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 14 minutes ago, Pat from Poole said: Yes, Adams. Have you seen Walcott’s finishing??!!?? yeah and i've seen Adams too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Adam Blackmore @AdamBlackmore · 1m #saintsfc exploring options to add a wide man/10 to their roster Theo Walcott is a live loan option and would add experience, utility, as well as his undoubted talent - and I understand is keen to re-join Saints at this stage Other options being pursued - could be a long day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Hopefully he's not first option, he's lower down the list of options. I presume this means that Boufal is pretty much gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 I'd be happy with Walcott. Most on here were clamouring for us to sign him 20-odd months ago. Yes, he hasn't exactly set the world alight at Everton but do think he'd bring something different with his pace and his finishing can be decent when he's playing with confidence. Hopefully the sentimental nature of his return might help restore some of that. Pretty low-risk if it is a one-year loan and assume Everton will be subsidising some of the wages - doubt we'd be pursuing this if it was going to break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curse of St Mary's Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Curse of St Mary's said: next one on the list then - i think if we can pick up cover for both sides in one player it will be good business. If it means Valery and/or Vokins can get some game time out on loan then even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 (edited) Twitter is talking about Pascal Grob from Birghton.... would normally discount it but he played for Ingolstadt for 3yrs under Ralph, knows the system and more squad depth ? Apparently created a lot of chances when playing for them from midfield "He created more chances than any other player in the league that season, a total of 95 chances." Groß can operate as a central midfielder, a winger, and an attacking midfielder - sounds useful Edited 5 October, 2020 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 Yes please Ronan Murphy @swearimnotpaul DeichStube say another Premier League club is in for Milot Rashica, not Aston Villa. No indication of which one, but he had been linked with Southampton and Leeds. #AVFC #SVW #SaintsFC #LUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 I would be happy with Walcott on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 1 minute ago, Saint Scott said: Yes please Ronan Murphy @swearimnotpaul DeichStube say another Premier League club is in for Milot Rashica, not Aston Villa. No indication of which one, but he had been linked with Southampton and Leeds. #AVFC #SVW #SaintsFC #LUFC Could have some legs somewhere as apparently Gruijic is now off to Werder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 5 October, 2020 Share Posted 5 October, 2020 12 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: Twitter is talking about Pascal Grob from Birghton.... would normally discount it but he played for Ingolstadt for 3yrs under Ralph, knows the system and more squad depth ? Apparently created a lot of chances when playing for them from midfield "He created more chances than any other player in the league that season, a total of 95 chances." Groß can operate as a central midfielder, a winger, and an attacking midfielder - sounds useful He’s a good player. I would be happy with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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