Dusic Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 Lets be honest, from here the window and a decent element of the season will be determined by the impact of the forward(s) that we sign. As it stands we are going to be well short of threat and goals, as the biggest threat has left the club and as yet not been replaced. You would imagine we have a prioritised list but need to wait to see which player we can get and that usually becomes more clear in the final couple of weeks of the window. It didn't appear from the forum or todays presser that there is anything certain or imminent at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 11 minutes ago, Pilchards said: I wonder how Che feels with some of the stuff being said about him? I doubt he’s going to knuckle down when he’s not wanted here. I can just see him scoring 15 goals in the premiership playing for the right team. Yes, Man City. But then, Jack Stephens could score 15 for them with that service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millbrook Saint Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 not sure what Ralph is supposed to say, they're clearly willing to let him go providing they have a decent replacement, if that replacement arrives and Che is sold afterwards after Ralph said he wouldn't be sold he'd be called out for being a liar. Pretty obvious Everton tried it on with a loan and got told to do one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 1 hour ago, Baird of the land said: Didn’t We spend all summer trying to get rid of shitnarek. Now we’ve got to get rid of 2. Not sure I see that happening. Diallo one seems slightly odd. Didn’t have a great season but you’d think he’s young enough to persist with as cover to our first choice mids. Shitnarek? Mature… and no, we haven’t. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 2 hours ago, S-Clarke said: Little bit more confirmation on this one - Saints winger Tella agrees Burnley loan Southampton winger Nathan Tella has agreed to join Burnley on a season-long loan. The 23-year-old academy graduate has made 33 Premier League appearances for the Saints. He made 14 last season mostly from the left-wing, but he can also plan on the right and as a second striker. Tellas was once in Arsenal’s academy before moving to Southampton in 2017. Excellent. He was poor last season, so I am glad we will look to someone else to fill his minutes on the pitch. Hopefully whoever that is will be a damn sight more effective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 So, our strikers........ Adams (linked away, but club say not going to be loaned) Armstrong (well, there we are) Could add Walcott, but he is as good as retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SambaMaverick Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 5 hours ago, Matthew Le God said: "No smoke without fire is a ridiculous phrase and is deeply flawed to use. Would you be happy with someone using it about you if you were wrongfully accused of something? Media can = a smoke machine and smoke machines do not have any fire 🔥 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 2 hours ago, Baird of the land said: Diallo one seems slightly odd. Didn’t have a great season but you’d think he’s young enough to persist with as cover to our first choice mids. He really was poor last season. We are in Jordy Clasie territory here, where you wonder if we have just signed a guy that will never do it in the Prem. Like Clasie, he just doesn't dominate a game, while Diallo seems to fail to understand the role given to him. Maybe things will fall into place, but can we risk another season as bad as last or do we just cut our losses and try again? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 Tella seems like the type that would apologise when someone breaks their fist trying to mug him. He needs to toughen up and get a bit meaner. A loan spell at Burnley is pretty much the perfect place for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 10 minutes ago, Chez said: He really was poor last season. We are in Jordy Clasie territory here, where you wonder if we have just signed a guy that will never do it in the Prem. Like Clasie, he just doesn't dominate a game, while Diallo seems to fail to understand the role given to him. Maybe things will fall into place, but can we risk another season as bad as last or do we just cut our losses and try again? Agree with Tella - he needs consistent game time which I hope Burnley will give him (don’t hold your breath). Not so sure I get the Diallo comment - what part of his role do you think he doesn’t understand? Perhaps it’s that he just doesn’t have the ability to enact that role? Either way, I don’t think he’s as bad as some are making out, but the problem for him is he’s now got Lavia in front of him and even less game time to prove himself. Having said that I suspect the next exit in our DFM ranks will be Romeu as despite his experience, he’s starting to get a bit leggy for the demands of the Prem. That will naturally provide more opportunities for the likes of Diallo/Smallbone/etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tom & Gerry Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 1 hour ago, Appy said: He’s off then Yes, if someone makes us an offer too good to turn down, but I can't see that happening ( fortunately or unfortunately) All our players are for sale at the right price but their not all going , are they? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 21 minutes ago, Chez said: He really was poor last season. We are in Jordy Clasie territory here, where you wonder if we have just signed a guy that will never do it in the Prem. Like Clasie, he just doesn't dominate a game, while Diallo seems to fail to understand the role given to him. Maybe things will fall into place, but can we risk another season as bad as last or do we just cut our losses and try again? I thought he showed flashes early last season. Enough to persevere with given his age and what we invested (especially since he's now at best 4th choice) CM. Would we really get a fee back for him too or would it be another constant loan till his contract expires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 6 minutes ago, SambaMaverick said: That escalated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, SambaMaverick said: That rumour lasted well then!😂 Which rumour mill is correct then? 🤔 Edited 11 August, 2022 by Saint Fan CaM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 1 hour ago, trousers said: Ralph in today's pre-match press conference: "Categorically, we will not be loaning Che Adams to anyone this season.....but there isn't any club that doesn't consider offers for players that might be too good to turn down" (or words to that effect) They really don't rate Che if they think 15m would be too good to turn down (if the rumours are true). He is our most effective striker and again says a lot about the others we have right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 9 minutes ago, skintsaint said: They really don't rate Che if they think 15m would be too good to turn down (if the rumours are true). He is our most effective striker and again says a lot about the others we have right now. Yep. The quality of our squad over recent seasons has been, frankly, shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 SFC supporters pay for match tickets at SMS and away trips. There are some little known additional rights and benefits that come with that ticket : On each ticket is a special codicil that says money not refundable if SFC lose or play bad. Or win. Its a non refundable ticket. If its a shitty performance or a good one you pay the same. That's pretty neat huh? There is another notification that says that the ticket holders also have bought the right to criticise the work competency of any SFC employee. Its largely used on players underperforming from the stands, in pubs, or online but if you don't like the way the turnstyle guy looked at you or the shop assistant when selling you that SFC emblazoned old style t-shirt you can come on this forum to slag them off too. This is a really good right. One can say anything we like about how shit someone is at their job here. The match ticket also esepcially imbues its holder with an inalienable right to complain and especially biatch in full public. This can take the form of a song or chant or just general prejudice eitehr overt or latent and lurking. Most professional footballers at SFC and certainly the type we would look to recruit here are trained or self learn to cope with this abuse but, all the same, being trained and not being affected are not the same. If you buy a ticket though it means its ok to do this. All potential SFC transfer targets or even budding pro soccerball players ought to check the fan forums and online sites first. To see if they can handle the shit. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 24 minutes ago, Chez said: He really was poor last season. We are in Jordy Clasie territory here, where you wonder if we have just signed a guy that will never do it in the Prem. Like Clasie, he just doesn't dominate a game, while Diallo seems to fail to understand the role given to him. Maybe things will fall into place, but can we risk another season as bad as last or do we just cut our losses and try again? Personally I’d rather we booted Ralph and gave him a chance under new management, than getting rid of players like Diallo. I think he’s shown glimpses of being a decent player. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dman said: Personally I’d rather we booted Ralph and gave him a chance under new management, than getting rid of players like Diallo. I think he’s shown glimpses of being a decent player. There was a point when JWP was out and Diallo came in where everyone was saying we looked better with Romeu and Diallo and calling for him to keep his place when JWP was available again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 (edited) He is our most effective Striker but that isn't saying much is it what is the competition. The window is still open.... If we theoretically shifted Adams and got in someone like Dembele and someone else in the Delap mould or Adamu And a new creative player Would you be happy? I would 👍 That would be a decent end to a window. Why waste energy worrying the board have a plan and I'm optimistic. Edited 11 August, 2022 by ally_uk Added content 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 30 minutes ago, gio1saints said: SFC supporters pay for match tickets at SMS and away trips. There are some little known additional rights and benefits that come with that ticket : On each ticket is a special codicil that says money not refundable if SFC lose or play bad. Or win. Its a non refundable ticket. If its a shitty performance or a good one you pay the same. That's pretty neat huh? There is another notification that says that the ticket holders also have bought the right to criticise the work competency of any SFC employee. Its largely used on players underperforming from the stands, in pubs, or online but if you don't like the way the turnstyle guy looked at you or the shop assistant when selling you that SFC emblazoned old style t-shirt you can come on this forum to slag them off too. This is a really good right. One can say anything we like about how shit someone is at their job here. The match ticket also esepcially imbues its holder with an inalienable right to complain and especially biatch in full public. This can take the form of a song or chant or just general prejudice eitehr overt or latent and lurking. Most professional footballers at SFC and certainly the type we would look to recruit here are trained or self learn to cope with this abuse but, all the same, being trained and not being affected are not the same. If you buy a ticket though it means its ok to do this. All potential SFC transfer targets or even budding pro soccerball players ought to check the fan forums and online sites first. To see if they can handle the shit. No, its called freedom of expression, its enshrined in law. What do you think should be on the ticket, shut up and suck it up? Go to work and contemplate how fortunate you are to watch someone who earns in a week what you earn in a year or two years underperform in job you would do for nothing? There are laws in place when abuse crosses the legal boundaries, but frustration expressed in the street , ground, pub, fans forum etc is quite legitimate in my view. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 2 hours ago, trousers said: Ralph in today's pre-match press conference: "Categorically, we will not be loaning Che Adams to anyone this season.....but there isn't any club that doesn't consider offers for players that might be too good to turn down" (or words to that effect) Well done Ralph, covering all bases so nobody can say we were misinformed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, SambaMaverick said: Thats intresting about Pol Lirola. Perhaps he's not our top target for fullback cover. Edited 11 August, 2022 by davefizzy14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 25 minutes ago, ally_uk said: He is our most effective Striker but that isn't saying much is it what is the competition. The window is still open.... If we theoretically shifted Adams and got in someone like Dembele and someone else in the Delap mould or Adamu And a new creative player Would you be happy? I would 👍 That would be a decent end to a window. Why waste energy worrying the board have a plan and I'm optimistic. You need to stop having these wicked dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 9 hours ago, Appy said: Birmingham fans were openly saying how bad he was, so I think your last few words are probably wrong. Think you're probably talking bollocks but there you go, seems to be a lot of it about at the moment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 9 minutes ago, VectisSaint said: Think you're probably talking bollocks but there you go, seems to be a lot of it about at the moment. I’m not, but thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 4 hours ago, Granite_City_Saint said: If we are being picky, the earth is an oblate spheroid, not a sphere. Not quite, the earth isn’t perfectly smooth (Mount Everest, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Dark Munster said: Not quite, the earth isn’t perfectly smooth (Mount Everest, etc). Quirky fact; the summit of Everest is not the point on the Earth's surface that is farthest from the planet's centre. ( Not on subject for the thread, but possibly more interesting at the moment given the dearth of decent rumours of incoming players). Edited 11 August, 2022 by badgerx16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 5 hours ago, Toadhall Saint said: How do you feel the master plan will sit if we get relegated? That's the point, if we get relegated we lose money and more than likely the youngsters we've purchase will not have added to their value. I only hope that we bring in a CF and CB with some top level experience or it's curtains in the top flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: Quirky fact; the summit of Everest is not the point on the Earth's surface that is farthest from the planet's centre. ( Not on subject for the thread, but possibly more interesting at the moment given the dearth of decent rumours of incoming players). We talking marinaus trench bro ? Have been to Everest and can confirm it's high and walking more than 20m without stopping is a hassle. But walking in the trench I would drown and been compressed to nothing. Edited 11 August, 2022 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 Tella’s move confirmed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 Burnley's star boy. ⭐ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 Everton have ‘made a move’ to sign Southampton striker Che Adams & the 26-year-old is interested in a move to Goodison Park – but the Toffees face competition from Leeds, Wolves & Nottingham Forest #saintsfc @CraigHope_DM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 all relegation rivals. The most lunatic thing to do ever, all because Ralph doesn't like him. Can't stand this manager any longer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 8 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Christ. That's proper tinpot. You've signed a loanee from a team you finished a couple of places below last year lads. Calm down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekelund Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 6 minutes ago, CB Fry said: Christ. That's proper tinpot. You've signed a loanee from a team you finished a couple of places below last year lads. Calm down. Wow. I thought it was pretty funny, you know, light hearted almost. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 42 minutes ago, Ekelund said: Wow. I thought it was pretty funny, you know, light hearted almost. Yeah, it made me laugh. It's so bad it's just good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 51 minutes ago, DT said: all relegation rivals. The most lunatic thing to do ever, all because Ralph doesn't like him. Can't stand this manager any longer Can't see Everton going down - they're light up top (and still will be even if they get Adams) but their defense and midfield both have plenty of quality to keep it tight for a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooley7 Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 1 hour ago, Convict Colony said: We talking marinaus trench bro ? Have been to Everest and can confirm it's high and walking more than 20m without stopping is a hassle. But walking in the trench I would drown and been compressed to nothing. No, the furthest point from the earths centre is a mountain in Columbia, can’t think what it’s called, begins with Q I think?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 8 minutes ago, wooley7 said: No, the furthest point from the earths centre is a mountain in Columbia, can’t think what it’s called, begins with Q I think?!? Chimborazo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimborazo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 7 minutes ago, wooley7 said: No, the furthest point from the earths centre is a mountain in Columbia, can’t think what it’s called, begins with Q I think?!? It is in Ecuador, it is called Chimborazo. It's peak is farther from the centre of the Earth than the summit of Everest, but Everest is higher above mean sea level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 Just now, badgerx16 said: It is in Ecuador, it is called Chimborazo. It's peak is farther from the centre of the Earth than the summit of Everest, but Everest is higher above mean sea level. Finally I learn something on here 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 2 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: Finally I learn something on here I used to set quizzes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 Caleta-Car reportedly available for £8m… https://www.hammers.news/club-news/west-ham-reportedly-could-now-sign-duje-caleta-car-for-just-8-million/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: It is in Ecuador, it is called Chimborazo. It's peak is farther from the centre of the Earth than the summit of Everest, but Everest is higher above mean sea level. In other interesting news, I've been up to the summit of the tallest mountain on the planet.... Edited 11 August, 2022 by trousers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted 11 August, 2022 Share Posted 11 August, 2022 24 minutes ago, The Cat said: Yeah, it made me laugh. It's so bad it's just good. Me too. Why not have something fun and light hearted!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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