Winchester Red Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 A forward who tries hard but has limited talent signing for a struggling team, desperate for goals with a moody and critical fanbase would seem a pretty daft thing to do. Surely he had enough of that last year 😉 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Just now, hypochondriac said: Bit off topic but Adam Armstrong has recently sold his house in Winchester and his family have bought a house up north. Should we be worried? Perhaps we have a cunning plan to sell or our players and buy most of Swansea's, the clubs could merge and would be called Southsea, hey, wait, that really doesn't work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Bit off topic but Adam Armstrong has recently sold his house in Winchester and his family have bought a house up north. Should we be worried? No idea if that was true, but they were looking at houses in Ipswich at the start of the summer as they were fully expecting to move. But thought that had been binned now. Can't see it personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Just now, Saint Garrett said: No idea if that was true, but they were looking at houses in Ipswich at the start of the summer as they were fully expecting to move. But thought that had been binned now. Can't see it personally. Martin seems to love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 16 minutes ago, gio1saints said: Che leaves on a free next year. Means he would likely get a sign on bonus from whoever bought him and very tasty wages. Stay at saints score lots of goals take your pick of the clubs. versus : get a bigger wedge than he is on currently with Everton and an extended contract. versus : accept saints offer and contract extension. it’s clear the third option is the non starter. It’s between the first and second and given he needs relocate to Liverpool and Everton’s recent bad form it’s not clear cut to me he would be delighted to join them. I think you also need to factor in the possibility that he gets a long term injury whilst in the last year of his contract. For his own security its probably a wise move taking a new 3 year deal at improved wages. The thing is he has to get his head around is he is at club that has reasonable chance of going down. Bournemouth would be a better move for him. Personally i think the club are in a better place with regards identifying decent talent and letting him go isnt a big risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 8 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: No idea if that was true, but they were looking at houses in Ipswich at the start of the summer as they were fully expecting to move. But thought that had been binned now. Can't see it personally. It definitely is true. Isn't he from the north originally? Maybe just organising things for when he retires and coukd be renting in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 The other consideration is are we building a team to get us in to the premier league and then make adjustments or are we building a team that can mainly stay together once in the premier league? Agree it's not necessarily that simple, but if the thought process is the former, I'd consider keeping Che. But if we're looking to build a team that can stay together and compete in the premiership, Che's not our man. Maybe Piroe is but I'm convinced there's a striker out there somewhere with all the hold up, guile and poaching qualities required. I just don't want us going in to the next few games with no target man up front. We don't want to be like Leeds who are already playing catch up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 7 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: It definitely is true. Isn't he from the north originally? Maybe just organising things for when he retires and coukd be renting in the meantime. Considering he's from Newcastle, buying property to rent in East Anglia is a bold strategy on that basis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 8 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: It definitely is true. Isn't he from the north originally? Maybe just organising things for when he retires and coukd be renting in the meantime. I know him and his family are very close to Che and his, as they're always together...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: I know him and his family are very close to Che and his, as they're always together...! He also lived almost next door to Selles when he was here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, Colinjb said: Considering he's from Newcastle, buying property to rent in East Anglia is a bold strategy on that basis. I didn't mention East Anglia. Possibly his family have bought something nearer Newcastle then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Saint Garrett said: I know him and his family are very close to Che and his, as they're always together...! Maybe he’s off the Merseyside too? After his performance against Plymouth maybe Liverpool have lined him up instead of Lavia, Caicedo and about 80 other people to play in midfield? He does indeed hang out a bit with Che, they certainly play golf together. Before the season he was near the top of my ‘please go’ list (McCarthy, Aribo, Mara, Djenepo in case you’re wondering about the others) but he has started well. Probably more impressive v Plymouth despite not scoring. I’d happily keep him around but if he went, even at the same time as Che, I wouldn’t be worried. Long term he doesn’t have a future here IMHO … because long term I hope our future is premier league and he’s just not up to that standard. Perfectly good attitude, just not good enough. The complete opposite of Mara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Che not signing a new contract and getting a transfer is a big financial risk for him especially if he suffered a career ending injury. A new contract with a decent salary increase and big incentives may be attractive to him. A really low release clause should we not go up would also mean that he could move on for a big pay day. I honestly believe there is a scenario where everyone can have their cake and eat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 17 hours ago, Toussaint said: Are you available for therapy? Asking for a friend... Does he have real problems apart from reading unagreable posts on a football forum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 7 minutes ago, bangkoksaint said: Che not signing a new contract and getting a transfer is a big financial risk for him especially if he suffered a career ending injury. A new contract with a decent salary increase and big incentives may be attractive to him. A really low release clause should we not go up would also mean that he could move on for a big pay day. I honestly believe there is a scenario where everyone can have their cake and eat it. I'd have thought that's us getting a decent fee for him. He is not a Premiership striker. And he's got a bit stale with us. Anyone pointing to his recent goals: the first, decent. The second, my gran could have scored. And she died over a decade ago. #nosheisnotavailableonafree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Offer in for Nathan Wood at Swansea 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, Appy said: Offer in for Nathan Wood at Swansea Looks a bit special if YouTube Highlights are anything to go by 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 1 hour ago, hypochondriac said: Bit off topic but Adam Armstrong has recently sold his house in Winchester and his family have bought a house up north. Should we be worried? No, I think he'll have made a hefty profit as house prices in the north are much cheaper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SambaMaverick Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Just now, CSA96 said: I hope this is the last one from Swansea tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecurnew02 Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 https://x.com/justsaints_/status/1693912046251733013?s=46&t=jq2aEPgJj7vxzNx1NF6O7A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 8 minutes ago, Toussaint said: Looks a bit special if YouTube Highlights are anything to go by I confess to never having heard of him. Is he any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 4 minutes ago, ecurnew02 said: https://x.com/justsaints_/status/1693912046251733013?s=46&t=jq2aEPgJj7vxzNx1NF6O7A Groningen have a link with Swansea I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 VG in Norway reporting that we are close to signing Johan Hove from Groningen. 22 year old CM/AM, No 8 for Groningen and Norway int'l up to U21 level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 15 minutes ago, Appy said: Offer in for Nathan Wood at Swansea Interesting. Only a year in his contract too so Swansea will be under pressure to listen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 12 minutes ago, Toussaint said: Looks a bit special if YouTube Highlights are anything to go by Reminds me very much of Lyanco 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 14 minutes ago, Toussaint said: Looks a bit special if YouTube Highlights are anything to go by I’m sold 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Hopefully Wood can stiffen us up a bit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 https://www.getfootballnewsgermany.com/2023/will-southamptons-nathan-tella-sign-for-bayer-leverkusen/?expand_article=1 Leverkusen determined on Tella. Have to say I am still not convinced he is a top level player, so anything over £20m would be a fair return IMO, especially if he wants to move. Of course with the caveat that we can replace him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALK DMC Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, Appy said: I’m sold He's pacey. Which is one of the things that our centre halves currently lack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 16 minutes ago, saintant said: No, I think he'll have made a hefty profit as house prices in the north are much cheaper. Depends where in the North Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 7m bid for Wood apparently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, CSA96 said: VG in Norway reporting that we are close to signing Johan Hove from Groningen. 22 year old CM/AM, No 8 for Groningen and Norway int'l up to U21 level. The best part about this article is that it translates one of the writers names into English as Eyelash The Lord's Bread. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 (edited) For those that are unsure about Shankland, I would say he would be a great signing. For years I have taken a bit of an interest in Dundee United and before he moved to Hearts he played for them and scored shed-loads of goals, just as he is doing now at Hearts. This article in the Daily Record about him demonstrates how well rated he is: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/lawrence-shankland-priceless-hearts-asset-30756159 Of course, the likelihood is that these rumours are just made up by some TeamTalk football journalist but we shall see! Edited 22 August, 2023 by SaintJackoInHurworth Linking the link!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Out of the players we were linked to earlier in the summer, this is one I was keen on. Will do a great job now and has a shot at stepping up in the PL if we made it - that's what we need to be looking for. Wonder if it means Bednarek would head off if this went through. Unlikely to want to sit on the bench behind Wood and Stephens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 All gone quiet on the Tella front. Seems it was only Burnley interested. He looked more settled on Saturday. Perhaps I am reading into it to much 🤷🏽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Wood offer is £10M according to Sky Sports 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 13 minutes ago, CSA96 said: VG in Norway reporting that we are close to signing Johan Hove from Groningen. 22 year old CM/AM, No 8 for Groningen and Norway int'l up to U21 level. Song suggestion All You Need is Hove by the Beatles. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 15 minutes ago, Golac's Cunning Stunts said: I confess to never having heard of him. Is he any good? Me neither, basing everything I "know" on the YouTube highlights, but then I had no inters in the championship until this season.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dr Who? said: All gone quiet on the Tella front. Seems it was only Burnley interested. He looked more settled on Saturday. Perhaps I am reading into it to much 🤷🏽 Leverkusen Are still interested 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Very disappointed that the Circle of trust are not bragging about their inside information and seem as vague as the circle of the rest of us 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 4 minutes ago, OldNick said: Very disappointed that the Circle of trust are not bragging about their inside information and seem as vague as the circle of the rest of us Rest assured Nick the CoT have left cryptic clues as we cannot five too much information on the public domain. A member recently posted “we Wood sign a centre back before the end of the window” make of that what you will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 (edited) Not sure about Woods which I assume is our main cb signing. It you read Swansea forums he seems like their best cb but they don't really rate all of them and they think Woods is alright and no frills. Not sure they will be devestated to lose him. Edited 22 August, 2023 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Turkish said: Rest assured Nick the CoT have left cryptic clues as we cannot five too much information on the public domain. A member recently posted “we Wood sign a centre back before the end of the window” make of that what you will Another said our transfer business looks somewhat messi. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: Not sure about Woods which I assume is our main cb signing. It you read Swansea forums he seems like their best cb but they don't really rate all of them and they think Woods is alright and no frills. A no frills centre back that can actually defend, that would be a novelty for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Not sure about Woods which I assume is our main cb signing. It you read Swansea forums he seems like their best cb but they don't really rate all of them and they think Woods is alright and no frills. Compared with some of our lot he looks like Bobby Moore in his prime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 7 minutes ago, OldNick said: Very disappointed that the Circle of trust are not bragging about their inside information and seem as vague as the circle of the rest of us I believe "Circle Jerks" is the most accurate terminology. but good to see with two decent young players strongly linked. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Just now, Lee On Solent Saint said: A no frills centre back that can actually defend, that would be a novelty for us I'd prefer a classy as f*ck cb who can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 Just now, saintant said: Compared with some of our lot he looks like Bobby Moore in his prime. Have you watched him play? I don't know anything about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 August, 2023 Share Posted 22 August, 2023 1 minute ago, saintant said: Another said our transfer business looks somewhat messi. That person was a fraud. As I warned you beware of false prophets 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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