Toussaint Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ken Tone said: A lot of these players we've been linked with look good, even exciting, but the priority is, and has been all season, to sign a striker with a proven record as a goal scorer. Surely that's where we should be spending whatever we can scrape together-- then see what else se we can afford? I am not sure we are going to get the ready made striker people are clamouring for, unless it's someone like Ings. I am hopeful, that with recent improvements in personnel and style, that this will allow others will chip in with goals. We will create more chances, both of which will take a lot of pressure on Che. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ken Tone said: A lot of these players we've been linked with look good, even exciting, but the priority is, and has been all season, to sign a striker with a proven record as a goal scorer. Surely that's where we should be spending whatever we can scrape together-- then see what else se we can afford? That DM position has been a massive problem for us with Lavia out, Diallo shite and JWP not really working out there. Bolster the centre and possession, chances and goals will probably improve. In terms of a striker, perhaps the problem is more along the lines of we need a £30m type striker to make a difference, but £30m strikers ain't coming here/won't be allowed to leave in January (I realise that doesn't excuse the summer). I guess you could pay £30m to prise away a guy that is only really worth £15-£20m from his current club. But we did that with Carrillo. I mean the long of short of it is the club don't want to sign another Carrillo.Unless a player of the right quality is gettable, they ain't going to spend for the sake of spending. I'm an Ings man, but if it was my money and it required a £20m fee and £150k a week for the next 3.5 years I might have my worries, assuming Ings would even come back, and Villa had a replacement that would enable him to depart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talkdownman Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 3 hours ago, goodymatt said: Has this one slipped through the radar? https://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGHI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyev Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Won't be surprised if Lavia leaves... But it shows how screwed football is when a player leaves a club because of limited opportunities. And then a year later her moves to a club where his opportunities are probably going to be more limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 15 minutes ago, talkdownman said: Has this one slipped through the radar? https://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGHI Good spot. Are we just stockpiling left wingers for the hell of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 1 minute ago, woodsaint1 said: Good spot. Are we just stockpiling left wingers for the hell of it what are we looking at? A flight from where, meaning what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 4 minutes ago, DT said: what are we looking at? A flight from where, meaning what? Jet from Montpellier to Southampton this morning. Article has us linked to Stephy Mavididi (who plays for Montpellier) as an alternative to Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 6 minutes ago, DT said: what are we looking at? A flight from where, meaning what? This one probably 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 15 minutes ago, bennyev said: Won't be surprised if Lavia leaves... But it shows how screwed football is when a player leaves a club because of limited opportunities. And then a year later her moves to a club where his opportunities are probably going to be more limited. What are you basing this on? Lavia is not going this window so how is it evidence of "how screwed football is"? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 If we are moving towards Morten Forsyth from Lecce - which I hope we are as looks a very good player at DMF - he is likely to be the Diallo replacement rather than Lavia. Some steel to allow JWP to get further forward. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyev Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 5 minutes ago, CB Fry said: What are you basing this on? Lavia is not going this window so how is it evidence of "how screwed football is"? Blimey. Chill out. By saying a year later it suggests that I think he'll move in the summer. You don't? And then yeah - I believe football is pretty screwed if a young player takes a step down to get game time. and then a year later he's swallowed up by another big club and then doesn't play again for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 1 hour ago, Chez said: Salisu not going to Newcastle last January and missing out on £40m is a stark reminder that you need to choose carefully when you sell players, as the window of opportunity can close fast. We'll get what, £15m, maybe £20m for him in the summer? Slightly different situation here with Lavia, as the contract has another 4.5 years to run and our league position is more precarious than last year, but if we go down his value could fall. However, I don't think there is any chance he will go in this window. Would he pass a medical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 4 minutes ago, bennyev said: Blimey. Chill out. By saying a year later it suggests that I think he'll move in the summer. You don't? And then yeah - I believe football is pretty screwed if a young player takes a step down to get game time. and then a year later he's swallowed up by another big club and then doesn't play again for years. I think if Lavia went to Chelsea he'd start quite a few games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Sky reporting this link now as well. Although Lyall did tell us Alcaraz was a striker who was at Staplewood whilst he was in Argentina so pinch of salt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 1 minute ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Sky reporting this link now as well. Although Lyall did tell us Alcaraz was a striker who was at Staplewood whilst he was in Argentina so pinch of salt. Feels a very sensible signing, this. Hope we get it done. Fills a big Oriel hole 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 1 hour ago, talkdownman said: Has this one slipped through the radar? https://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGHI That’s me, had to go and pick up some cheese and wine from my basement in my Sète party house. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 6 hours ago, SaintsFan86 said: Rather we use Broja as a sweetener. Hopefully in the summer, he could br included in the deal. Use a player they've got as a sweetener to sign another player they've got? I'm not sure you understand how these things work. 4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyev Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 13 minutes ago, DT said: I think if Lavia went to Chelsea he'd start quite a few games Yeah possibly. But also think Boehly might get bored and then go out and buy Enzo Fernandez or Declan Rice 6 months later. It's a really tough club to join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Sorry Nic Jackson (woo) I am for real We just signed Steven Mividididi He will play up front for SFC 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: This one probably It's on its way back now, but really, is this the plane we 'woo' potential new signings with??? Anyone else NOT fancy the thought of 3 and a half hours stuck in a flying washing machine? Edited 18 January, 2023 by Weston Super Saint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 9 minutes ago, Turkish said: Use a player they've got as a sweetener to sign another player they've got? I'm not sure you understand how these things work. Maybe we could add Virgil as a sweetener as well seeing as we don't own him either! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Just now, Weston Super Saint said: Maybe we could add Virgil as a sweetener as well seeing as we don't own him either! we could offer villa a sweetener of danny ings for danny ings. they might believe the bloke we sold them 2 years ago was a fake. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 11 minutes ago, benjii said: Sorry Nic Jackson (woo) I am for real We just signed Steven Mividididi He will play up front for SFC jackson 5 - santa clause is coming to town Nic Jackson is coming to saints, you better watch out, you better not cry (saintsweb), you better not pout i’m telling you why, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 6 hours ago, SaintsFan86 said: Rather we use Broja as a sweetener. Hopefully in the summer, he could br included in the deal. Broja should be ready for the pitch by Winter 2024. God willing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 30 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Sky reporting this link now as well. Although Lyall did tell us Alcaraz was a striker who was at Staplewood whilst he was in Argentina so pinch of salt. Right Rasmus, good game good game, do you want to go higher or lower? Nothing in this game for two in a bed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 17 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: It's on its way back now, but really, is this the plane we 'woo' potential new signings with??? Anyone else NOT fancy the thought of 3 and a half hours stuck in a flying washing machine? Changing subject a bit but saw Cardiff finally paid the first deposit £5m for Sala recently about time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 16 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: Maybe we could add Virgil as a sweetener as well seeing as we don't own him either! Mbappe, lets offer him as a sweetener to Newcastle to sign Chris Wood and steal him from the clutches of Forest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 9 minutes ago, SotonianWill said: jackson 5 - santa clause is coming to town Nic Jackson is coming to saints, you better watch out, you better not cry (saintsweb), you better not pout i’m telling you why, THINGS can only get BETO Can only get BETO, now i found you Things can only get BETO Can only get BETO, now i found you and you and you 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Innnnnnnnnnnnnnngs! Can only get better! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 6 minutes ago, ally_uk said: Innnnnnnnnnnnnnngs! Can only get better! Doubt it. If he can't get a start for Villa then why on earth would we want him here. Staplewood is not a MaCarthy & Stone sheltered retirement home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 21 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said: Changing subject a bit but saw Cardiff finally paid the first deposit £5m for Sala recently about time! Listened to the podcast made on the Sala tragedy. A chilling listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 1 hour ago, talkdownman said: Has this one slipped through the radar? https://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGHI Hmm... chap (or lady) joins an internet football forum hours before posting player flight details. Gets the curiousity juices flowing, does that Welcome to the forum btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 3 minutes ago, trousers said: Hmm... chap (or lady) joins an internet football forum hours before posting player flight details. Gets the curiousity juices flowing, does that Welcome to the forum btw Detective Trousers on the case 🕵️♂️🔎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 25 minutes ago, woodsaint1 said: THINGS can only get BETO Can only get BETO, now i found you Things can only get BETO Can only get BETO, now i found you and you and you 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Chris Wood going Forest on loan, few on here will be annoyed at that (even though he's utter shite). 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Obafemi to Burnley rumoured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/01/18/aston-villa-transfer-news-rivals-now-talking-about-signing-25m-villa-star/ Please make it happen 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascadia Saint Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 12 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said: Obafemi to Burnley rumoured I can absolutely 100% guarantee he's been seen at their training ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 16 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said: Obafemi to Burnley rumoured Would be a good little collection of Saints and ex Saints: Jack Cork, Nathan Tella, JRod, O’bafemi. Burnley are flying, top by 5 points but more importantly clear of third place by 16. Kompany has done great job so far. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 I don't see Ings returning, would welcome it though. As for the Mavididi flight rumours, wow, some have too much time on their hands if they spend their day on Flight Radar. 😂 There is a distinct lack of rumours regarding strikers though (aside from the Danny Ings link). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 55 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Chris Wood going Forest on loan, few on here will be annoyed at that (even though he's utter shite). Something quite poetic about a Wood going to a Forest. Matt Oakley would have been good there too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Just now, DT said: Something quite poetic about a Wood going to a Forest. Matt Oakley would have been good there too. Definitely feels like he's branching out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglasses Ron Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 3 minutes ago, DT said: Something quite poetic about a Wood going to a Forest. Matt Oakley would have been good there too. Don't forget Craig Forrest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Agreed just pay want Villa want and get Ings back! Proven goal scorer Knows most our infrastructure and players... Keeps us up then it's job done 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 2 hours ago, bennyev said: Blimey. Chill out. By saying a year later it suggests that I think he'll move in the summer. You don't? And then yeah - I believe football is pretty screwed if a young player takes a step down to get game time. and then a year later he's swallowed up by another big club and then doesn't play again for years. You're the one wailing about how "screwed" football is, so you don't need to tell me to chill out, sweetheart. If someone chucks £50m on Lavia then he's going to play for that club, not "doesn't play again for years". Honestly, calm down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 Apparently Villa won't let us have Ings back as payback for loaning them Bednarek. They're pretty pissed off and not even returning our phone calls any more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 2 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: It's on its way back now, but really, is this the plane we 'woo' potential new signings with??? Anyone else NOT fancy the thought of 3 and a half hours stuck in a flying washing machine? Reminds me of the times that I used to get flown to Denmark and back in a single engined Piper 320. That was six hours no toilet 😵💫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 27 minutes ago, Sunglasses Ron said: Don't forget Craig Forrest! Or Jason Yewell….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjurwi Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 2 hours ago, SotonianWill said: jackson 5 - santa clause is coming to town Nic Jackson is coming to saints, you better watch out, you better not cry (saintsweb), you better not pout i’m telling you why, Saint Nicholas is coming to Saints🧑🎄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 January, 2023 Share Posted 18 January, 2023 🚨 Southampton want to sign Lyon striker Karl Toko-Ekambi (30) – the French side would demand at least €4million for the Cameroon international #saintsfc @FabriceHawkins no brainer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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