Appy Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 1 hour ago, Matthew Le God said: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-closing-in-hamza-5850976 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 Just saw Haaland at Rownhams services. Make of that what you will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 25 minutes ago, adriansfc said: Nothing happening then? Not even a decent rumour around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 23 minutes ago, adriansfc said: Nothing happening then? Not even a decent rumour around? I certainly wasn't expecting anything tbf. We have 2 players for every position assuming Armstrong can cover No. 6 in case of an injury, and we have Livramento/KWP/Perraud/Small to cover fullback (+ potentially Valery), plus Redmond/Tella/Elyounoussi/Djenepo/Walcott to cover the wide no. 10s (plus S. Armstrong) Whether that is good enough is another question, but Ralph seems happy so he needs to deliver. Not sure we should even bother turning the lights on at Staplewood today. (However Saints - surprise me!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 I guess that gives us another option wide right, as well as right back. We made the mistake last window of loaning out players at the last min, thus leaving us with no cover. Think we've learnt our lessons. We've got enough in front of Valery in that he shouldn't be required that often, but it's nice to have further options beyond the obvious, otherwise we'd have to pull apart midfield and shoe-horn again. And we don't have enough in midfield to weaken that area. This is also probably an admission that we're not getting that number 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 29 minutes ago, adriansfc said: Nothing happening then? Not even a decent rumour around? 3 minutes ago, skintsaint said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 Occasionally something comes out from nowhere, but can’t see it, and not expecting anything today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 9 minutes ago, benjii said: Just saw Haaland at Rownhams services. Make of that what you will. Haaland would probably strengthen us, he would complement either Armstrong or Adams. I'd assume he'd be a bit too expensive though? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 West Ham looking at Czech players again. Close to signing defensive midfielder Alex Kral from Spartak. Would have been a good addition for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 I can’t see us doing anything other than a loan now, but CM back up must be where we are looking if any such deal arises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglasses Ron Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 We can only hope and pray for a last-minute Danso-esque signing! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 Ralph mentioned in his press conference before the United game he's still keen on another 6. I wouldn't be surprised to see one more in today. Long & Obafemi out on loan to the championship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, Saint Scott said: Ralph mentioned in his press conference before the United game he's still keen on another 6. I wouldn't be surprised to see one more in today. Long & Obafemi out on loan to the championship. Does seem well set up for a potential Veerman bid. Time will tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeremy Corbyn said: Indeed. Seems to have a bit of an attitude problem, sort of feels like once he'd won the league he lost all motivation to keep being good. 🍺🍺🍺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 32 minutes ago, Saint Scott said: Ralph mentioned in his press conference before the United game he's still keen on another 6. No way our budget can stretch to another 6 players.... 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 I was hoping for some competition for Romeu. Were the club not rummaging around in the French market for late/last day deals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 3 hours ago, Ldnsaint said: Reading have a 8.5k a week wages cap on new players so that's unlikely Reading are paying £8.5k a week whilst Chelsea pay £111,500 a week? Blimey. That's a deal and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 guess he isn't moving anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 Valery staying after all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 34 minutes ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: I was hoping for some competition for Romeu. Were the club not rummaging around in the French market for late/last day deals? Sod's law he'll be injured just after the window closes. I know Ralph has said others can play in this role, and perhaps Lyanco could step up into it but otherwise we lack a physical presence and ball winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 Wiltshire training with Como. Low end Serie B club. Nice place though, I'd happily live there. Apparently Dennis Wise is their technical director so that's how he's ended up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ivan Katalinic's 'tache said: Valery staying after all? Let's give him a run of games in goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Badger said: Sod's law he'll be injured just after the window closes. I know Ralph has said others can play in this role, and perhaps Lyanco could step up into it but otherwise we lack a physical presence and ball winner Tom leach was said this on the matter... Q: Is Lyanco the number six that Hasenhuttl was referring to? No, Lyanco is a central defender and while he has played in central midfield before I am told not to expect him in that position for Saints. Just on Lyanco, his signing will require some patience. Despite being billed as Jannik Vestergaard's replacement, Mohamed Salisu is really the man who will replace Vestergaard this season. Lyanco can be thought of as Salisu's replacement, if you will, as the Ghanaian steps up from third choice to first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Saint NL said: guess he isn't moving anywhere Southampton is nicer than Birmingham... Closer to france too. Get him in! Edited 31 August, 2021 by TWar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, TWar said: Southampton is nicer than Birmingham... Closer to france too. Get him in! Marginal to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 12 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Wiltshire training with Como. Low end Serie B club. Nice place though, I'd happily live there. Apparently Dennis Wise is their technical director so that's how he's ended up there. Wilshere or the county? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 10 minutes ago, wild-saint said: Marginal to be honest. At least it's still by the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 11 minutes ago, wild-saint said: Marginal to be honest. Got nice boats and that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 27 minutes ago, Uncle Albert said: Tom leach was said this on the matter... Q: Is Lyanco the number six that Hasenhuttl was referring to? No, Lyanco is a central defender and while he has played in central midfield before I am told not to expect him in that position for Saints. Just on Lyanco, his signing will require some patience. Despite being billed as Jannik Vestergaard's replacement, Mohamed Salisu is really the man who will replace Vestergaard this season. Lyanco can be thought of as Salisu's replacement, if you will, as the Ghanaian steps up from third choice to first choice. That's really stupid if true. Stephens first choice all season is not the answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Fastenbüttl Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 Well this is all a bit dull, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 "Duje Caleta Car's partner doesn't want to move to Birmingham after giving birth to their 1st child" Nor would I, and I'm not giving birth to anyone's child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 5 minutes ago, the saint in winchester said: "Duje Caleta Car's partner doesn't want to move to Birmingham after giving birth to their 1st child" Nor would I, and I'm not giving birth to anyone's child. Not sure what she's moaning about, another of those ultra needy women by the looks of it. You can't even tell the difference. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 41 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: At least it's still by the sea. If we’re to believe in global warming and rising sea levels, then so will Birmingham in the near future... (...and we’ll be under it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 5 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Not sure what she's moaning about, another of those ultra needy women by the looks of it. You can't even tell the difference. Think you haven t been to Marseille mate. It is sketchy as fuck. Surrounding areas however are very nice (cassis etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 7 minutes ago, stevy777_x said: Think you haven t been to Marseille mate. It is sketchy as fuck. Surrounding areas however are very nice (cassis etc...) Saw Saints play in Marseille in '77....scaredest I have ever been in my life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 No links then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 4 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: No links then... Not sure there was when we signed Ings either...heres hoping... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 I know this is a statement of the bleedin' obvious, but .... As we are looking only for a backup #6 who won't be asked to play regularly or demand a huge salary (unlike that Martin Cacares deal), I guess we need to look at a young up'n'coming who will be grateful for any games they get, OR an experienced guy winding down their career and wouldn't want to play every week. I'm thinking that may be why we aren't pushing for Caleta-Car or AMN, as they are a different profile. I would have suggested a low wage offer for Drinkwater, but he went to Reading. Not sure who else would fit the profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, the saint in winchester said: I know this is a statement of the bleedin' obvious, but .... As we are looking only for a backup #6 who won't be asked to play regularly or demand a huge salary (unlike that Martin Cacares deal), I guess we need to look at a young up'n'coming who will be grateful for any games they get, OR an experienced guy winding down their career and wouldn't want to play every week. I'm thinking that may be why we aren't pushing for Caleta-Car or AMN, as they are a different profile. I would have suggested a low wage offer for Drinkwater, but he went to Reading. Not sure who else would fit the profile. Wouldn't touch Drinkwater. Veerman would be my choice for a cheaper backup. Diallo has quality though so I'm not too worried, I think by the end of the season he will be our starting CM next to JWP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 37 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: Not sure there was when we signed Ings either...heres hoping... There were those pics of him at the hotel weeks before and sailing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 46 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: Not sure there was when we signed Ings either...heres hoping... Ings was linked with us during that summer, although granted it went quiet for a bit before the last day. Walcott did come out of nowhere (as did Toby and Mane etc). Until Blackmore says something like "no more business" I remain stupidly hopeful (for a Danso-esque back up midfielder and Obafemi to Blackburn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 Matt Grimes from Swansea - age 26, a CM/CDM, left footed, can also play AM. And as he there captain he would probably give some on field leadership as well. 1 year left on his contract. We could probably get him for £4M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanh Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 1 hour ago, hypochondriac said: That's really stupid if true. Stephens first choice all season is not the answer. Disagree. We have four centre backs. Salisu is IMO first choice for left sided role, Stephens and Bednarek are in a battle for the right sided role. Stephens has the shirt at the moment, so Bendarek is going to have to fight for it. The competition should push them both to perform better. Lyanco has to prove himself and if he does he competes for a place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 5 minutes ago, Alanh said: Disagree. We have four centre backs. Salisu is IMO first choice for left sided role, Stephens and Bednarek are in a battle for the right sided role. Stephens has the shirt at the moment, so Bendarek is going to have to fight for it. The competition should push them both to perform better. Lyanco has to prove himself and if he does he competes for a place. We needed to sign a CB that would improve us, not a backup to Stephens. Stephens is not an improvement on Vestergaard therefore our central defensive positions are overall weaker than last year. The signing of Lyanco is of pivotal importance to our season and assuming we don't sign anyone for defensive midfield it's probably our most vital area of the pitch that may be the difference between survival and relegation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 18 minutes ago, Rebel said: Matt Grimes from Swansea - age 26, a CM/CDM, left footed, can also play AM. And as he there captain he would probably give some on field leadership as well. 1 year left on his contract. We could probably get him for £4M That sounds like exactly what we need. Seems unlikely though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 20 minutes ago, CB Fry said: Ings was linked with us during that summer, although granted it went quiet for a bit before the last day. Walcott did come out of nowhere (as did Toby and Mane etc). Until Blackmore says something like "no more business" I remain stupidly hopeful (for a Danso-esque back up midfielder and Obafemi to Blackburn) Wasn't there a transfer window recently where everyone said no I comings and then the club bought someone in anyway after that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Alanh said: Disagree. We have four centre backs. Salisu is IMO first choice for left sided role, Stephens and Bednarek are in a battle for the right sided role. Stephens has the shirt at the moment, so Bendarek is going to have to fight for it. The competition should push them both to perform better. Lyanco has to prove himself and if he does he competes for a place. I think the point is we should have prioritised replacing our front line, clear number 1 choice CB with a first choice CB - like when we signed Van Dijk (£13m) or Lovren (£8m). What we didn't need is to sign someone who has to "prove himself" to get ahead of Jack bloody Stephens. Edited 31 August, 2021 by CB Fry 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: That sounds like exactly what we need. Seems unlikely though. Fulham have been bidding for him over the last week or two without joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 31 August, 2021 Share Posted 31 August, 2021 2 hours ago, hypochondriac said: That's really stupid if true. Stephens first choice all season is not the answer. So you expected Vestergaard replacement to replace him and Stephens? One man to replace two doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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