Mr X Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Lots of rumours in papers & they are just that! why would he eat humble pie & return to us & why would we pay high wages? Just can't see it happening can you? Would you want him back with the injury record? thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunit Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 I'd take him if he took a massive pay cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 No I wouldn’t want him back. He wanted to leave despite us making him a great offer to stay. Also no sell on profit afterwards with his increasing injuries he’s getting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/20206646.aston-villa-make-danny-ings-transfer-intentions-clear-reports-emerged/?ref=ebls Not sure Villa are on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 14 June, 2022 Author Share Posted 14 June, 2022 7 goals 6 assists from 30 games for villa, is that on par with that we already have? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 22 minutes ago, Mr X said: 7 goals 6 assists from 30 games for villa, is that on par with that we already have? He’s significantly better than what we have. That being said, I’d rather we spent a little extra on Broja or Dennis. If we could bring him back for something in the region of what we paid for Armstrong, which would effectively mean we sent him on loan to Villa for a season for £15m, that would be cracking business. Very much doubt he’ll end up back here though. Would still be a solid back up option to Kane at Tottenham imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 5 minutes ago, Dman said: He’s significantly better than what we have. That being said, I’d rather we spent a little extra on Broja or Dennis. If we could bring him back for something in the region of what we paid for Armstrong, which would effectively mean we sent him on loan to Villa for a season for £15m, that would be cracking business. Very much doubt he’ll end up back here though. Would still be a solid back up option to Kane at Tottenham imo. A little extra? Isn't Broja rumoured to be going for £40m+??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 No chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Why would we want the treacherous b****** back here, he's only interested in money and has zero interest in playing for Saints. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorchester Saint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 No thanks, when he was fit he was excellent, but we’ve moved on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Just now, Dorchester Saint said: No thanks, when he was fit he was excellent, but we’ve moved on. Agreed. Surely we can find better and fitter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 There would be so much humble pie having to be eaten from both sides before it happened there's just no way it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Nope! not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 14 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: There would be so much humble pie having to be eaten from both sides before it happened there's just no way it will. I don't see what we'd need to be humble about. We offered him our biggest ever contract to stay and he declined, not much more to it than that on our part. It's hardly as if he came begging for a new contract and we told him, "f**k off, we're getting Haaland next summer!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 I'd take him on a free with reduced wages, his best days are behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsiem Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 30 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: I don't see what we'd need to be humble about. We offered him our biggest ever contract to stay and he declined, not much more to it than that on our part. It's hardly as if he came begging for a new contract and we told him, "f**k off, we're getting Haaland next summer!" By the same token, I'm not sure what Ings needs to be humble about. He didn't kick up a fuss or force his way out, he simply ran down his contract so we decided to sell. There are plenty of players who left on bad terms, but I don't see Ings as one of them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 5 minutes ago, Barsiem said: By the same token, I'm not sure what Ings needs to be humble about. He didn't kick up a fuss or force his way out, he simply ran down his contract so we decided to sell. There are plenty of players who left on bad terms, but I don't see Ings as one of them. Seriously? He may not have left on bad terms but he wanted to go to Villa to challenge for European places (his words, not mine), obviously Southampton wasn’t big enough for him. So you don’t see coming back with his tail between his legs as eating humble pie? Ok, well it’s irrelevant cos it won’t happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 He could have been a Saints legend, but chose to go and win things at a bigger club instead. While I admire his talents and his ambition, and thank him for what he did for us, that career move was fucking dreadful and should haunt him forever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 I feel like this thread needs to have a ? at the end of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Reminds me of Kevin Davies situation. Get a great fee from Blackburn, then feel guilty and bring him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 That's why the kit hasn't launched they are going to do a promo. " Innggģggs can only get better! " " I'm back biatches! " 🤣🤣🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Would definitely have him back assuming the fee is half of what we sold him for or less. Would be good business to be honest, he’s a guarantee of probably 10 goals if he’s fit for 25+ games a season, there aren’t many players you can say that about and we definitely need it. I loved him here, i’ve wished him nothing but the worst since he left, and i’d welcome him back in a heartbeat. That’s just what being a fan is about 😄 everyone would forget he ever left once he’s scored for the first time. Don’t see him returning though, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsiem Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 57 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: Seriously? He may not have left on bad terms but he wanted to go to Villa to challenge for European places (his words, not mine), obviously Southampton wasn’t big enough for him. So you don’t see coming back with his tail between his legs as eating humble pie? Ok, well it’s irrelevant cos it won’t happen Depends whether you consider him coming back as him having his tail between his legs. Did Davies come back like that? Did Channon? Plenty of people return to a previous employer later in their career. He did what he thought was best and, potentially, things didn't work out how he hoped. No shame in that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 For cheap? Sure. Last day of the transfer window and we still only have Adams, Armstrong, Long and N'Lundulu as our strikers? Sure. Him for cheap AND another new young striker? Defo. Him instead of another striker we deem to be good enough Broja style? Nah. Ings had his time here and left. I could get on board with it as a signing alongside another young striker but not as our only striker signing of the window. Anyway I bet his wages are high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Would have him back. But wouldn’t pay him the mega contract he turned down last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 29 minutes ago, Barsiem said: Depends whether you consider him coming back as him having his tail between his legs. Did Davies come back like that? Did Channon? Plenty of people return to a previous employer later in their career. He did what he thought was best and, potentially, things didn't work out how he hoped. No shame in that He went for the money on offer. An extra 20 or 30 thousand a week made the difference. I think he knew that a top 6 club was never going to come in for him. All felt a bit rushed at the time and it seemed that Villa were the only club in for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 2 hours ago, skintsaint said: Well that's just silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 1 hour ago, beatlesaint said: Seriously? He may not have left on bad terms but he wanted to go to Villa to challenge for European places (his words, not mine), obviously Southampton wasn’t big enough for him. So you don’t see coming back with his tail between his legs as eating humble pie? Ok, well it’s irrelevant cos it won’t happen He was a standout player who kept us up, on his own, just the way JWP has this season. If he wanted to strike while the iron was hot, while he was at the top of his game, then why not? Villa look / looked like they are om the way up, we were, and possibly still area, heading the other way. He is not a fan, he owes us nothing other than to give us his best whilst we were paying his wages which he absolutely did. I don't particular want him to come back, but I do not bear him any grudges for trying to better himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis1947 Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Many of us here think that the season to come will be a critical one for us if we are to survive in the Premiership. Reasons are that clubs who we thought we were on a par with have now clearly moved away from us with bigger budgets than us and 2 of the 3 promoted clubs look stronger than the norm. So, we might just be fighting for that one last relegation spot. Very fine margins will decide. So, in my opinion, if Ings does re-sign......and I realise it will be down to fee and wages.......if he plays say 15-18 games because of his fitness. And he scores say 6- 7 goals in those games, they might very well be key to our survival. Bearing in mind that the rest of our strike force....Adams, Armstrong and whoever else plays up front can barely manage 10-12 goals betweeen them. So, yes, if the deal is right, I would have him back in a heartbeat. He is a proven goalscorer and boy do we need one of those ! I have no ill feelings against him wanting to move on last year. If we are all honest it is what most of us would have done if offered a bigger salary. And I think most Saints fans would welcome him back too. Just my 2 pennies worth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglasses Ron Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 I would have him back for no reason other than the fact I have a hardly-worn shirt with his name on the back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 (edited) Yes please let's brings Danny back home proven top quality striker which we desperately need. And yes he did grow up supporting the club for anyone that seems to know otherwise! He stated that back when he first joined in 2018 Edited 14 June, 2022 by davefizzy14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 If we can get him at the right price - hell yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsiem Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 (edited) https://twitter.com/WhoScored/status/1536338849814618114?s=20&t=O5KoKRDFvesHDx713Wbuyg Thought this was interesting. No-one would claim Ings had a great season, but he was still able to directly contribute to more goals than anyone else in the Villa side last season Edited 14 June, 2022 by Barsiem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 4 hours ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: Agreed. Surely we can find better and fitter Fitter maybe, I’m not convinced we’ll be getting anyone better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 I don't get the fuss over ings (the way he left or him potentially rejoining). He was an good player undervalued by others that we took a chance on - he did well for saints, and we sold him on for a tidy profit. If people can't handle this then I don't know how they're going to survive life as a saints fan tbh - turning transfer profits will be our life blood if we're going to be successful with the new owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Definitely an option worth considering if the price is right, Ralph obviously gets the best out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Age 30, dodgy knees, no thanks. We need to build for the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 There's no doubting that he's better than anyone we've got in attack, but that's not exactly hard. Like others, I don't see the value in looking backwards. He was great for us, he would still score goals for us for sure, but there are other players out there who would also score goals for us and (as sad as it is to say) potentially provide a decent sell on in the future. Ings wouldn't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadesmith Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Would consider “‘pay as you play’ that’s all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, wadesmith said: Would consider “‘pay as you play’ that’s all. Why would Ings agree to that? Pay as you play contracts in the Premier League are incredibly rare... and for good reason! Edited 14 June, 2022 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 3 hours ago, wadesmith said: Would consider “‘pay as you play’ that’s all. He's got two years left on his Villa contract whether he plays or not so I don't reckon that's a goer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 15 June, 2022 Share Posted 15 June, 2022 12 hours ago, wadesmith said: Would consider “‘pay as you play’ that’s all. You left off a smiley / winky face from your post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 15 June, 2022 Share Posted 15 June, 2022 21 hours ago, Charlie Wayman said: Why would we want the treacherous b****** back here, he's only interested in money and has zero interest in playing for Saints. As opposed to all the other players we sign who aren't at all interested in money and are just doing it out of a lifelong love of Saints... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 15 June, 2022 Share Posted 15 June, 2022 (edited) no id rather not swallow my pride and that we spent another 15m on a shyte championship striker that cant trap a bag of cement or hit a cows arse with a banjo please. Edited 15 June, 2022 by wild-saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 15 June, 2022 Share Posted 15 June, 2022 If the price is right and he wants to return get it down. Easily would be the best attacker we have. You would have to be a absolute sandwich to turn him down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 15 June, 2022 Share Posted 15 June, 2022 Its a no for me as I was finding myself looking at his hairline everytime it rained to see how bald he really is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakovnetski Posted 15 June, 2022 Share Posted 15 June, 2022 As there are no other credible rumours on strikers at the moment maybe this one does have legs...even if Danny boy doesn't. Let's face it, we need someone who can score and we don't have that with our current squad so I'd take him back for 1/2 the price we sold him at and a reduced offer. 2 year contract only and if he walks on a free after that and if he keeps us in the Premier League then its worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 15 June, 2022 Share Posted 15 June, 2022 27 minutes ago, wild-saint said: no id rather not swallow my pride and that we spent another 15m on a shyte championship striker that cant trap a bag of cement or hit a cows arse with a banjo please. I'd rather we committed to three years of paying Danny Ings £100k a week because it is absolutely impossible to find anyone anywhere better and cheaper like Broja because those players simply do not exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 15 June, 2022 Share Posted 15 June, 2022 18 minutes ago, ally_uk said: If the price is right and he wants to return get it down. Easily would be the best attacker we have. You would have to be a absolute sandwich to turn him down... Only an absolute sandwich would turn down a 30 year old with dodgy knees, who’s just scored 7 goals in a season? If his name was Fred Bloggs and he had no prior connection to Saints, would you still be raving about his calibre of player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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