imadirtyurchin Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, stevy777_x said: Wouldn t say no to that Really?! Not a distraction we need at our club thanks. Too many question marks about him and his character. I’d prefer if we just steer clear. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 5 minutes ago, Challenger said: Whereas you can only really hope to cease being an obnoxious cunt at some point in your life. My posts have received both positive and negative responses,some of the negative ones were quite blunt but the comments were backed up with evidence that the poster believed would support their side of the argument. No problem with this,fine just what these platforms are all about. Not you though,no as soon as I saw that you had responded,it was obvious that your comment would be an infantile,abusive and pathetically intimidating rant. I was once part of a research study into people such as yourself with personality / behavioural flaws, in most cases this was down to an unpleasant event occurring in their earlier life. Why do you bring upon yourself further stress and hurt into your life by going out of your way creating arguments and making enemies on a football forum ? I have no intention of either reading or replying to the inevitable , twisted response that you will send out in reply to this. As such I will grant you the honour of having the last word,which people such as yourself crave as being most precious, and if denied would result in loss of sleep. Are you available for therapy? Asking for a friend... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 49 minutes ago, Channons Windmill said: Or Rees-Mogg in his top hat, give us some height..? He's the classic target man that Tall Paul wishes he could be - 7ft 6ins in carpet slippers, leap like an electrocuted scottish salmon, able to wind up opposition players and fans. Unfortunately only 5 stone so easily pushed off the ball. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 His interview is class 😂 Can see why he gets on with Russ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 2 hours ago, hypochondriac said: I miscounted. Difficult to fit everyone in to be fair. Possibly Armstrong for Edozie? Was messing, I think my first choice 11 would be; Baz KWP Stephens New CB Manning Alcaraz Charles Downes Tella Adams Armstrong Obviously if we do cash in on Adams we need a replacement Id also like to see an extra CM/CB for depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegalEagle Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 He doesn't exactly look delighted to be joining us. Miserable bastard. Doesn't he realise that this is the greatest moment of his life? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Smirking_Saint said: Was messing, I think my first choice 11 would be; Baz KWP Stephens New CB Manning Alcaraz Charles Downes Tella Adams Armstrong Obviously if we do cash in on Adams we need a replacement Id also like to see an extra CM/CB for depth Tactically Matt saying 'More expected in midfield' https://twitter.com/TacticallyMatt/status/1693639225927663654?s=20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 minute ago, iansums said: Tactically Matt saying 'More expected in midfield' https://twitter.com/TacticallyMatt/status/1693639225927663654?s=20 Yeah, both Martin and Alfie have intimated thats the case too, which Im happy about Be interesting to see what level they are… do they push for a start ? Does it block Smallbone etc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Crab Lungs said: His interview is class 😂 Can see why he gets on with Russ Seem's it was under cooked chicken that gave him food poisoning. Maybe one that we won't need to worry about visiting Nando's?! Edited 21 August, 2023 by Patches O Houlihan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, iansums said: Tactically Matt saying 'More expected in midfield' https://twitter.com/TacticallyMatt/status/1693639225927663654?s=20 The football equivalent of a psychic telling an audience, “I’m getting the name John.” 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 7 minutes ago, LegalEagle said: He doesn't exactly look delighted to be joining us. Miserable bastard. Doesn't he realise that this is the greatest moment of his life? To be fair he's had the squits for 3or 4 days and so not in the best mood no doubt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 CB (the leader from MCFC would be my choice) & CF ( the lad from AVFC) please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 A very good loan signing; just a shame it will be only for a season. Unless we can work our magic somehow. Guessing that Che to Everton might similarly mean Holgate to us being a reworking of the JWP kind of deal. But maybe not. Need to get that Piroe in, and hang the expense. Then just drop off McCarthy at a Travelodge somewhere and be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 11 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: Yeah, both Martin and Alfie have intimated thats the case too, which Im happy about Be interesting to see what level they are… do they push for a start ? Does it block Smallbone etc ? I'm not sure what else we'd need in midfield without someone leaving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 Quite appropriate that he’s had food poisoning given that he’s going to be cooking in the championship 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 5 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: I'm not sure what else we'd need in midfield without someone leaving. Given that we’ve got to replace Lavia, JWP, AMN and Diallo and so far we only have Downes, Charles and Smallbone, I’d still say we’re a man light. Stu can do a job in a shortage but I’d still prefer a fourth option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 21 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: The football equivalent of a psychic telling an audience, “I’m getting the name John.” psychotic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Fastenbüttl Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 Bit surprised to read this in Alfie's article: Quote "Tella is happy at the club and enjoying working with manager Martin, though, so it will take Leverkusen – or another club – matching the set price tag for any movement." I'd got the distinct impression Tella wanted out, but glad to be wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Ralph Fastenbüttl said: Bit surprised to read this in Alfie's article: I'd got the distinct impression Tella wanted out, but glad to be wrong. Proof that everyone is for sale, even if they don’t want to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Fastenbüttl Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, Turkish said: Proof that everyone is for sale, even if they don’t want to leave. The numbers we're rumoured to be asking for seem very high - almost to the point where it'd be silly not to sell. But I find it hard to imagine any club willing to cough up in excess of £20m, and presumably Wilcox and co are very aware of this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 10 minutes ago, Turkish said: Proof that everyone is for sale, even if they don’t want to leave. No different than any other club in the world 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, miserableoldgit said: He would undoubtably be brilliant and fun to watch...... Alex Law would be much more comfortable on the right than than the left. Good potential ‘sub’ option though… Edited 21 August, 2023 by Gloucester Saint 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 hour ago, Golac's Cunning Stunts said: Lost a bit of weight since his West Ham photo following his dose of shits. We should negotiated the loan fee per kg. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Ciervo Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 47 minutes ago, Patches O Houlihan said: Seem's it was under cooked chicken that gave him food poisoning. Maybe one that we won't need to worry about visiting Nando's?! RM will surely be sharing the benefits of a vegan diet to Downes, anyways. Most vegans can't help it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 51 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: Given that we’ve got to replace Lavia, JWP, AMN and Diallo and so far we only have Downes, Charles and Smallbone, I’d still say we’re a man light. Stu can do a job in a shortage but I’d still prefer a fourth option. I suspect the 4th option is Doyle or as you say Aribo or S Armstrong dropping back. No need to buy anyone else now. 1st choice midfield will be Downes Charles Smallbone Alcaraz With backup from Armstrong(s) Aribo and Doyle. Now source a CB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 hour ago, hypochondriac said: I'm not sure what else we'd need in midfield without someone leaving. Just cover I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm waldron Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 hour ago, Turkish said: Quite appropriate that he’s had food poisoning given that he’s going to be cooking in the championship But is he a sick 'baller though.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 minute ago, macca155 said: I suspect the 4th option is Doyle or as you say Aribo or S Armstrong dropping back. No need to buy anyone else now. 1st choice midfield will be Downes Charles Smallbone Alcaraz With backup from Armstrong(s) Aribo and Doyle. Now source a CB That's what I think too. Cb and striker now the priorities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: That's what I think too. Cb and striker now the priorities. Not sure a striker is really, but we almost certainly need 1 probably 2 CBs 6s - Downes/Charles/Smallbone 8s - Smallbone/Downes/Stu ?/Armstrong ? 10s - Alcaraz/Stu/AArmstrong/Aribo/Doyle I think we’ll see one more body for the 8.. Doyle will end up on loan probably 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 3 hours ago, Toadhall Saint said: I wouldn’t want to let him go. What’s his contract situation? That may change my mind. two years left (contracted until June 2025), so this summer is perhaps the optimum time to sell for the biggest price. Everyone has a price, but we are clearly not going to allow him to leave for buttons, I'm guessing £25m, which might explain why Burnley haven't sign him, yet. I think he will be here after the window closes. Unlike the Prem sides, the German teams seem to have limits and they stick to them and move on to the next option, rather than breaking the bank for a player. That still leaves the door for Burnely to come back in, but they seem to have moved on to cheaper targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 12 minutes ago, macca155 said: I suspect the 4th option is Doyle or as you say Aribo or S Armstrong dropping back. No need to buy anyone else now. 1st choice midfield will be Downes Charles Smallbone Alcaraz With backup from Armstrong(s) Aribo and Doyle. Now source a CB Get the Bristol city lad - looks class 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 5 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: Not sure a striker is really, but we almost certainly need 1 probably 2 CBs 6s - Downes/Charles/Smallbone 8s - Smallbone/Downes/Stu ?/Armstrong ? 10s - Alcaraz/Stu/AArmstrong/Aribo/Doyle I think we’ll see one more body for the 8.. Doyle will end up on loan probably Im assuming that Adams goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 hour ago, Smirking_Saint said: Was messing, I think my first choice 11 would be; Baz KWP Stephens New CB Manning Alcaraz Charles Downes Tella Adams Armstrong Obviously if we do cash in on Adams we need a replacement Id also like to see an extra CM/CB for depth How about ABK as the new CB if he doesn't depart? Kerber could be that additional depth at CB. He looked impressive in his video, all be it playing at a lower level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 53 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said: Alex Law would be much more comfortable on the right than than the left. Good potential ‘sub’ option though… 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chez said: How about ABK as the new CB if he doesn't depart? Kerber could be that additional depth at CB. He looked impressive in his video, all be it playing at a lower level. ABK if not him then the lad from MCFC would be my choice. As to CF the lad from AVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, Chez said: How about ABK as the new CB if he doesn't depart? Kerber could be that additional depth at CB. He looked impressive in his video, all be it playing at a lower level. Yeah I think if ABK stays then we only need one, and tbh Charles is also able to play CB too so that helps But what with the yellow cards we’re picking up its not unreasonable to want 5 capable CBs and Im fully expecting Lyanco or ABK.. or both.. to depart 12 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Im assuming that Adams goes. Yeah if we lose Adams or Mara then we certainly need a striker 1 hour ago, Ralph Fastenbüttl said: Bit surprised to read this in Alfie's article: I'd got the distinct impression Tella wanted out, but glad to be wrong. Tella is more than happy to stay, but a fee above 20m would tempt me, because I don’t think he’s worth it personally, and so I think we seem to be pricing the likes of Tella/KWP high so as to allow them to go for a silly fee.. but hopefully avoid losing them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 7 hours ago, hypochondriac said: That's a significant concern. We have to find players who are good enough to potentially play in the prem but who aren't wanting by prem teams or other top championship teams. We also have to find them and do deals for them over the next week and a half. Are we b-anned from the January window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: Are we b-anned from the January window? January will be for keeping us on the promotion track. If we have already fallen too far behind, no one of real quality will join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Army 75 Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 4 hours ago, Wsaint said: Have you decided to stick around for our transfer window saints web meltdown? It's quite a sight to behold. Probably not. We’ve enough problems of our own! The problems you have stem from the Premiership being too greedy at the expense of the Football League which I guess is fine until you drop into the Football League. It seems that your parachute payment is £45 million this year. Our entire wage budget for the year is around £11 million. It doesn’t seem fair does it and will eventually mean the Premiership is even more of a closed shop than it is now….. I remember Watford finishing runners up in Div 1 in the 80s and Wimbledon being in the top half as budgets were comparable. Not sure we will ever see that type of league again. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Green Army 75 said: Probably not. We’ve enough problems of our own! The problems you have stem from the Premiership being too greedy at the expense of the Football League which I guess is fine until you drop into the Football League. It seems that your parachute payment is £45 million this year. Our entire wage budget for the year is around £11 million. It doesn’t seem fair does it and will eventually mean the Premiership is even more of a closed shop than it is now….. I remember Watford finishing runners up in Div 1 in the 80s and Wimbledon being in the top half as budgets were comparable. Not sure we will ever see that type of league again. Don't forget another great team that finished runner up in the 80s. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 4 hours ago, Yozzman said: Who have you got in mind who would come in? Alex Law. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 https://www.teamtalk.com/southampton/exclusive-southampton-find-che-adams-replacement-enquiry-made-hearts-striker-lawrence-shankland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 24 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Don't forget another great team that finished runner up in the 80s. Ipswich? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 39 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: Yeah I think if ABK stays then we only need one, and tbh Charles is also able to play CB too so that helps But what with the yellow cards we’re picking up its not unreasonable to want 5 capable CBs and Im fully expecting Lyanco or ABK.. or both.. to depart Yeah if we lose Adams or Mara then we certainly need a striker Tella is more than happy to stay, but a fee above 20m would tempt me, because I don’t think he’s worth it personally, and so I think we seem to be pricing the likes of Tella/KWP high so as to allow them to go for a silly fee.. but hopefully avoid losing them Personally I'd entertain offers for Mara, or at least try and loan him out. Just doesn't seem up to it at present. Adams, Mara and Tall Paul out 2x new strikers in and use Ballard as the 3rd/4th option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegalEagle Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 17 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: https://www.teamtalk.com/southampton/exclusive-southampton-find-che-adams-replacement-enquiry-made-hearts-striker-lawrence-shankland 112 goals in 185 games over the last 6 seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 13 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: https://www.teamtalk.com/southampton/exclusive-southampton-find-che-adams-replacement-enquiry-made-hearts-striker-lawrence-shankland he scored quite a few last season. Looking at his stats he scored a hat full in the lower Scottish leagues too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 4 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Personally I'd entertain offers for Mara, or at least try and loan him out. Just doesn't seem up to it at present. Adams, Mara and Tall Paul out 2x new strikers in and use Ballard as the 3rd/4th option. Id actually like to see him loaned out, he showed good promise in France and I do think there is a player in there.. so lets see If so then yeah we’ll need 2 in probably, if/when we sell Adams Onuachu just isn’t suitable at all, so im not really even counting him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, Chez said: he scored quite a few last season. Looking at his stats he scored a hat full in the lower Scottish leagues too. His passing stats are abysmal, Im not sure its much of a concrete link either Im not overly impressed if it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 August, 2023 Share Posted 21 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Smirking_Saint said: Id actually like to see him loaned out, he showed good promise in France and I do think there is a player in there.. so lets see If so then yeah we’ll need 2 in probably, if/when we sell Adams Onuachu just isn’t suitable at all, so im not really even counting him I get the feeling Martin might have a bit of patience with Mara. After the Gillingham game Martin was scathing about some of the players, saying that they may have to move on, but he singled out Mara slightly differently in his criticism and said that he’s young but he needs to learn the new system. I reckon Martin thinks he’s got something he can work with, and it’s not as if we’ve got a litany of other decent striking options. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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