January 2023 Transfer Window

[DT]

  On 22/12/2022 at 14:18, Give it to Ron said:

Why Spurs? Chelsea surely? 

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yeah probably. they were keen but couldn't buy direct from City, now I remember. #chelseathen

[Badger]

  On 21/12/2022 at 23:24, West end Saints said:

 

Can't believe soamy have written season off so early when it's so close. Not quite the spirit of 20 odd years ago and great escapes! 

 

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  On 22/12/2022 at 12:57, Toussaint said:

I don't knock your positivity, but in those "great escape seasons" we had game changing players and we had players with character. This is the worst all round Saints team i can recall. See below for our squad 20 years ago

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The great escape seasons were longer than 20 years ago and were in the 1990's at The Dell. As Toussaint points out we had a half decent squad with some players to moitivate those around them, Dodd, Benali for two the genius of MLT, then Pahars, and Mickey Evans rising to the challenge. this along with The Dell crowd saw us through. 

ABK and Salisu may offer more in the long term, but I'd love for one of them to have a Dean Richards or KenMonkou alongside them in a back 4.

Edited 22 December, 2022 by Badger

[Guest]

Lavia won’t be leaving this window. His performances will only get better and our position will get better with his presence in the side.

Just means we’ll make more money in the summer when we sell him after our relegation. 

[West end Saints]

  On 22/12/2022 at 14:36, Badger said:

 

The great escape seasons were longer than 20 years ago and were in the 1990's at The Dell. As Toussaint points out we had a half decent squad with some players to moitivate those around them, Dodd, Benali for two the genius of MLT, then Pahars, and Mickey Evans rising to the challenge. this along with The Dell crowd saw us through. 

ABK and Salisu may offer more in the long term, but I'd love for one of them to have a Dean Richards or KenMonkou alongside them in a back 4.

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Point I was making was, we were adrift with few games left, not 2 points off safely, and 7 off top half with only 1/3 of season gone. 

Worrying but millions miles from already down... And yes I was there to witness simple passes out for throw ins on Tuesday! 

[richardc]

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has agreed a one-year contract extension with Paris St-Germain which will keep the 35-year-old with the French champions until summer 2024. (Le Parisien - in French)

PSG will not let France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, leave in January and only sell him in the summer at the right price.

another one slipped through the net due to slowness of the board, however PSG offering us a saintsy target on a plate in the summer 

[SotonianWill]

dele alli booed off for besiktas, taken off in the 28th minute. 6 months could we do worse. 

[Saint Garrett]

  On 22/12/2022 at 14:14, DT said:

Is Lavia REALLY injured?

#conspiracy

#offtospursthen

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There is 0% chance he goes to Spurs. 

[Ex Lion Tamer]

  On 22/12/2022 at 15:57, SotonianWill said:

dele alli booed off for besiktas, taken off in the 28th minute. 6 months could we do worse. 

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He was playing so poorly in the Turkish league that he had to be taken off in the 28th minute and you want to sign him?

[trousers]

  On 22/12/2022 at 15:57, SotonianWill said:

dele alli booed off for besiktas, taken off in the 28th minute. 6 months could we do worse. 

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No.

[Miltonaggro]

  On 22/12/2022 at 15:57, SotonianWill said:

dele alli booed off for besiktas, taken off in the 28th minute. 6 months could we do worse. 

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We could do worse, Saints would keep him on for the whole 90 minutes!

[Bad Wolf]

Rondon available on a free. Worth a 6 month contract? I would say pay as you play but I don't think that exists anymore. Big lump of a striker just to add something a bit different?

[LeBizzier69]

There must be some other goal scoring, money grabbing mercenaries available for a 6 month deal?! 

[Kenilworthy]

  On 22/12/2022 at 17:04, Bad Wolf said:

Rondon available on a free. Worth a 6 month contract? I would say pay as you play but I don't think that exists anymore. Big lump of a striker just to add something a bit different?

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Definitely worth a short term deal. Have seen him be very effective in the past.

[The Kraken]

  On 22/12/2022 at 17:30, Kenilworthy said:

Definitely worth a short term deal. Have seen him be very effective in the past.

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1 goal in 27 appearances for Everton suggests it’s not the very recent past.

[Turkish]

  On 22/12/2022 at 17:31, The Kraken said:

1 goal in 27 appearances for Everton suggests it’s not the very recent past.

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1 goal in 27 apperances you do the math. that's a goal a game.

Edited 22 December, 2022 by Turkish

[Toussaint]

  On 22/12/2022 at 14:12, Ex Lion Tamer said:

We finished 8th that season so not a great comparison.

I could easily see this season being like 98/99 where we sign a striker who fires the goals to keep us up

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It was only a reference to the 20 years ago part of the original post.

Just checked out the 98 squad, we had some match winners and characters in that squad… MLT, Beatts, Claus, Monkou, Mardsen, Dodd, and so on… I don’t believe we have the comparable  match winners and strong characters in this bunch. I’m hoping between NJ  and the transfer window that changes. 

Edited 22 December, 2022 by Toussaint

[S-Clarke]

  On 22/12/2022 at 09:31, Chez said:

Who says Ryan Fraser will deliver now?

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Not me! But I probably should have said 'PL Experience' rather than 'deliver now'. That's what I think we'll be looking for and is probably the safer bet.

The risk is that they are more expensive, or just cast-offs from other PL clubs. (i.e Fraser)

[Whitey Grandad]

  On 22/12/2022 at 17:37, Turkish said:

1 goal in 27 apperances you do the math. that's a goal a game.

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Yes, but which game?

[Bad Wolf]

  On 22/12/2022 at 17:37, Turkish said:

1 goal in 27 apperances you do the math. that's a goal a game.

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I said, don't you mean "you do the maths"? That word has five letters in, not four. He said "Well what's the difference?" I said "One......You do the math.....sssssss...." - Milton Jones

[Bad Wolf]

  On 22/12/2022 at 17:29, LeBizzier69 said:

There must be some other goal scoring, money grabbing mercenaries available for a 6 month deal?! 

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Money grabbing 😂

Like the rest of us then.

[LeBizzier69]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:16, Bad Wolf said:

Money grabbing 😂

Like the rest of us then.

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Err yes….but you do realise that I’m talking about professional footballers?

Edited 22 December, 2022 by LeBizzier69

[Turkish]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:14, Bad Wolf said:

I said, don't you mean "you do the maths"? That word has five letters in, not four. He said "Well what's the difference?" I said "One......You do the math.....sssssss...." - Milton Jones

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I see your sense of humour isn't any better with this login Matthew.

[Bad Wolf]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:23, LeBizzier69 said:

Err yes….but you do realise that I’m talking about professional footballers?

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How are they money grabbing? They do a job for the wages previously agreed with their employer? Just like the rest of us. Or are you suggesting that players should forgo those when they don't play as much out of some kind of moral obligation?

Football is a business, clubs are franchises, players/managers are employees and fans are customers. This isn't a new thing, it's been this way since the 50's.

[Turkish]

@Matthew Le God responding within seconds 

[Bad Wolf]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:24, Turkish said:

I see your sense of humour isn't any better with this login Matthew.

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Milton is great. Though I forgot about the other guy I'm supposed to be and got a bit confused because my name actually is Matthew.

[Bad Wolf]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:25, Turkish said:

@Matthew Le God responding within seconds 

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I noticed that 🤣

(Or did I write it?)

[LeBizzier69]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:25, Bad Wolf said:

How are they money grabbing? They do a job for the wages previously agreed with their employer? Just like the rest of us. Or are you suggesting that players should forgo those when they don't play as much out of some kind of moral obligation?

Football is a business, clubs are franchises, players/managers are employees and fans are customers. This isn't a new thing, it's been this way since the 50's.

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Had a bad day? Need a Xmas cuddle?

I think you know I’m referring to big name free agents who want big bucks….but if you didn’t know that, there it is for you.

[Bad Wolf]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:33, LeBizzier69 said:

Had a bad day? Need a Xmas cuddle?

I think you know I’m referring to big name free agents who want big bucks….but if you didn’t know that, there it is for you.

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A bit yes. Just got back to Devon and had to get a taxi to St Mary's from Salisbury on Tuesday night having had a 6 hour delay!! So that could explain why I'm subconsciously on the wind up. So if you're offering a lil Xmas cuddle, I wouldn't turn it down.

Again, why should they NOT try and get everything they can? I'm not disagreeing that they're money grabbers but so are 99.99999% of the population.

Edited 22 December, 2022 by Bad Wolf

[Roo1976]

  On 22/12/2022 at 17:37, Turkish said:

1 goal in 27 apperances you do the math. that's a goal a game.

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wonder if shell be back anytime soon...................all these pundits spout out drivil anyhow,just think they also ask peter fucking walton about what he thought about decisions? really he was shit when he was in the game . Why dont they offer a fan lottery so the ordinary fan watching  on tv can offer a different view and not so pleasing on the ears but not foul language.

[LeBizzier69]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:36, Bad Wolf said:

A bit yes. Just got back to Devon and had to get a taxi to St Mary's from Salisbury on Tuesday night having had a 6 hour delay!! So that could explain why I'm subconsciously on the wind up. So if you're offering a lil Xmas cuddle, I wouldn't turn it down.

Again, why should they NOT try and get everything they can? I'm not disagreeing that they're money grabbers but so are 99.99999% of the population.

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I’m not saying there’s anything bad about it…otherwise I wouldn’t be saying there must be someone interested in a 6 month deal on loads more than we’d pay per week on a long term contract……just to bang in the goals to keep us up. 
I doubt it would ever be considered due to wage structure but a big name “gun for hire” even on £200k per week could be the best £4.8m we’d ever spend.
I’m sending a hearty hug and pat on the back!
 

[waylander]

  On 22/12/2022 at 15:57, SotonianWill said:

dele alli booed off for besiktas, taken off in the 28th minute. 6 months could we do worse. 

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Be better off playing with 10 men

[Turkish]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:41, Roo1976 said:

wonder if shell be back anytime soon...................all these pundits spout out drivil anyhow,just think they also ask peter fucking walton about what he thought about decisions? really he was shit when he was in the game . Why dont they offer a fan lottery so the ordinary fan watching  on tv can offer a different view and not so pleasing on the ears but not foul language.

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Walton is the first one they want getting rid of, completely pointless. They should bring Big Ron Atkinson back, he had some cracking lines.

[SotonianWill]

  On 22/12/2022 at 18:14, Whitey Grandad said:

Yes, but which game?

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boreham wood 😂

[pimpin4rizeal]

With pilchards seeming itk with the nj appointment wood seems a likely target.. also a player that has scored double digits every year for Burnley in a team that didn’t create a lot Is probably also the kind of metric sports republic could like ..

how would you guys feel about this ?

[ally_uk]

In all honesty if he gets the goals and gives us another outlet up top as a target man. I'm all for it and it makes sense.

Experienced in the league can hit the ground running and is capable of scoring at this level. 

What are the alternatives?

Bring in another Armstrong from the championship and hope they can play at this level...

Or get someone in from abroad and wait until they adjust...

We need immediate impact and Wood is exactly that 👌 

[Turkish]

  On 22/12/2022 at 19:16, pimpin4rizeal said:

With pilchards seeming itk with the nj appointment wood seems a likely target.. also a player that has scored double digits every year for Burnley in a team that didn’t create a lot Is probably also the kind of metric sports republic could like ..

how would you guys feel about this ?

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Has Pilchards said we’re in for him? I hope so, good player who scores goals and has experience. I can’t see it myself as not the sort of signing we make. We’re smarter than bringing in proven players in positions we need prove quality 

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[The Kraken]

I’d be very happy to see Chris Wood come in but I don’t see how we’ve got a chance of getting him, if we did it would surely have to be massive wages. Newcastle have recently signed a new striker, Isak, but Calum Wilson seemed to get injured at the World Cup and has always had a flaky injury record. Wood has played 14 league games at Newcastle this season, albeit 12 appearances as a sub. I can see Newcastle wanting better than him, of course, but they’d be risking it a little letting him go without having a replacement. Nice idea but I can’t see it.

[Gingeletiss]

  On 22/12/2022 at 17:29, LeBizzier69 said:

There must be some other goal scoring, money grabbing mercenaries available for a 6 month deal?! 

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Luis Suarez.

[Ex Lion Tamer]

  On 22/12/2022 at 20:53, The Kraken said:

I’d be very happy to see Chris Wood come in but I don’t see how we’ve got a chance of getting him, if we did it would surely have to be massive wages. Newcastle have recently signed a new striker, Isak, but Calum Wilson seemed to get injured at the World Cup and has always had a flaky injury record. Wood has played 14 league games at Newcastle this season, albeit 12 appearances as a sub. I can see Newcastle wanting better than him, of course, but they’d be risking it a little letting him go without having a replacement. Nice idea but I can’t see it.

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If I remember rightly, the word was that they'll sell if they succeed in getting a replacement.

I think they'd subsidise Wood's wages if it saves them money overall

[Miltonaggro]

  On 22/12/2022 at 19:16, pimpin4rizeal said:

With pilchards seeming itk with the nj appointment wood seems a likely target.. also a player that has scored double digits every year for Burnley in a team that didn’t create a lot Is probably also the kind of metric sports republic could like ..

how would you guys feel about this ?

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When he went to Newcastle aged 30 for £25m last January I thought that the market had gone nuts, but to be honest it would be a relief to see him at St Marys now.  He's 6ft 3ins, draws defenders and we desperately need some physicality and presence up front.  He was a reliable source of goals in a battling Burnley side and I think Adams would do well alongside that type of player.  As others have said, not SR Saintsy, but probably just what we need and I hope that we get a few in with genuine Premier League nous. 

[The Kraken]

  On 22/12/2022 at 21:30, Ex Lion Tamer said:

If I remember rightly, the word was that they'll sell if they succeed in getting a replacement.

I think they'd subsidise Wood's wages if it saves them money overall

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If true then there’s a bit of positivity to it. Just hope it doesn’t lead us on a wild goose chase.

[pimpin4rizeal]

  On 22/12/2022 at 20:51, Turkish said:

Has Pilchards said we’re in for him? I hope so, good player who scores goals and has experience. I can’t see it myself as not the sort of signing we make. We’re smarter than bringing in proven players in positions we need prove quality 

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He said something along the lines of how quick we make our transfers could depend on how fast Newcastle make theirs as we have strong interest  in a couple of theirs..

im guessing wood and fraser..

for me I guess wood could be ok probably better then what we have but not that likely to turn into a world beater ..

id probably rather we go for  vitinha or someone like that, reminds me more of ramos higher ceiling then wood potentially..

 

[nta786]

  On 22/12/2022 at 17:37, Turkish said:

1 goal in 27 apperances you do the math. that's a goal a game.

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Only if he played just over 3 minutes in each appearance 😂

Wasn’t goals per minute used to justify Carrillo too 😂

[goodymatt]

 

[The Kraken]

Fuck it, he’ll do.

[Guest]

  On 22/12/2022 at 22:41, goodymatt said:

 

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Bought him on my FM career recently. I wasn’t impressed.

I blame MLG for his poor character and not my man management of him. 👍🏻🤣

Edited 22 December, 2022 by FarehamSaintJames

[The Kraken]

Stars are about similar to Elmo when he was at Celtic but meh, Cheggars can’t be boozers.

[Turkish]

  On 22/12/2022 at 22:48, FarehamSaintJames said:

Bought him on my FM career recently. I wasn’t impressed.

I blame MLG, and not my man management. 👍🏻🤣

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I watch Celtic a lot and this guy is quality. If we miss out on his this is a huge lack of ambition 

[HarvSFC]

"“The biggest dream is Liverpool, but I have to keep working hard at Celtic to prove myself and take it step by step. Should Mo Salah worry? From me? No! He is a super player.”

Fits the bill of dreaming of playing for Liverpool and of course comes from our own feeder team.

[saintscottofthenortham]

  On 22/12/2022 at 15:57, SotonianWill said:

dele alli booed off for besiktas, taken off in the 28th minute. 6 months could we do worse. 

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I'd rather play permanently with ten men.