egg Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: 20 players gone in a summer is one hell of a reset Yep, bloody brilliant isn't it. There's been a massive reset behind the scenes too. The whole club has been shaken up from top to bottom. Long overdue. 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Not fussed if ABK goes, more than happy with Harwood-Bellis coming in. Sulemana would be an added bonus to keep around, but I wouldn't lose sleep if we somehow got the fee we're asking for. KWP and Che at this late stage would put a dent in the promotion push for sure. Che because his replacement is injured and KWP because we can't go from having the two best RB's in the league to Ben Johnson and James Bree in one window. Any of the other rumoured outgoings are good news to me; Djenepo, Mara, Onuachu etc... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 11 minutes ago, Pilchards said: This is my last post as my 3 is up. I said last week that Mara and Adams are planning to be leaving if we had suitable offers. In fact it looks like it was us that were offering them to clubs in the end because they don’t want anyone at the club that don’t want to be there anymore. Everyone has a price on their heads and many actually reached the target they wanted. 6 out from now and 4 in as I repeated last weekend. I have a great source That makes it 21 players out in total which I was told in May. PS and yes Wilcox is a genius if he pulls it off as it looks like we have a better team to challenge for the title plus maintain it in the EPL next season. 6 out from now? Sully Che ABK Mara KWP Onuachu (please) 4 in? Stewart Roberts THB A right back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 4 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: 20 players gone in a summer is one hell of a reset So far it’s 13 senior first team players: Caballero, Theo, Elmo end of contract; DCC, Perraud, Lyanco loaned out; Tino, Orsic, Salisu, JWP, Lavia, Diallo, Tella sold. The rest are the likes of Dan Nlundulu and Kegs Chauke. Of those gone I’m only sorry to say goodbye to 4 or 5 of them, it’s been a good reset and was entirely predictable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Can't say the club haven't learned from last summer's mistakes either. I pointed our the other day they're all the manager's signing's as opposed to this time last year. As well as this, we haven't gambled on a load of kids. Manning, Downes, Fraser, Holgate, potential Stewart, Roberts and Harwood-Bellis all have good Championship experience and some have Premier League also. Only first team signing that fits the young, hungry.... spiel is Charles and he has fitted right into the team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 I envy those fans who work on shop floors and call centres and can't go on their phones. I'm just gonna be using work time to refresh this thread every few seconds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Bad Wolf said: I envy those fans who work on shop floors and call centres and can't go on their phones. I'm just gonna be using work time to refresh this thread every few seconds. I better not have to wait too long for my fucking Big Mac. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Any news on Taylor bellis- seems to have gone quiet. We still expecting it to happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 1 minute ago, whiteleySaint30 said: Any news on Taylor bellis- seems to have gone quiet. We still expecting it to happen? He came down to Southampton, had a wander round Weston and a stroll across the Itchen Bridge, and thought 'fuck this shit' and legged it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: He came down to Southampton, had a wander round Weston and a stroll across the Itchen Bridge, and thought 'fuck this shit' and legged it Unless it was that depressing for him he jumped off the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 I love what Ballard has done for the B team, kid seems like a natural finisher, but we're going into one of the most important seasons in recent memory (where we need to get promoted or we will likely lose many more of the bits of talent we have next summer) and relying on him as a third striker would be risky. If Che, Mara and Onuachu leaves we need another striker in with Stewart or we won't have enough fire power at least until January. Got I'm going to have to watch SSN tomorrow now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 (edited) Edit: wrong thread Edited 31 August, 2023 by Saint Matty 76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Saint Scott said: Hmm... he would only name-drop KWP and Bednarek if he had some inside info (IMO)... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Just now, trousers said: Hmm... he would only name-drop KWP and Bednarek if he had some inside info (IMO)... very true. I thought there may be interest in Bednarek. Very experienced international CB with top flight experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Just now, AlexLaw76 said: very true. I thought there may be interest in Bednarek. Very experienced international CB with top flight experience It's going to be tough for him to get in the team every week with THB and Stephens seemingly nailed on and Holgate in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 16 minutes ago, HarvSFC said: Can't say the club haven't learned from last summer's mistakes either. I pointed our the other day they're all the manager's signing's as opposed to this time last year. As well as this, we haven't gambled on a load of kids. Manning, Downes, Fraser, Holgate, potential Stewart, Roberts and Harwood-Bellis all have good Championship experience and some have Premier League also. Only first team signing that fits the young, hungry.... spiel is Charles and he has fitted right into the team. It's almost like when you have people who understand football making football decisions rather than marketing people etc then there is a chance they'll make the right calls. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osvaldorama Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: very true. I thought there may be interest in Bednarek. Very experienced international CB with top flight experience But on the other hand… He’s also cack. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/roberts.1614469/page-11 Sunderland fans having a proper sh1tfit about the prospect of losing Roberts. Is he even that good? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: It's going to be tough for him to get in the team every week with THB and Stephens seemingly nailed on and Holgate in the background. Would have Bednarek over Stephens, captain or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: It's going to be tough for him to get in the team every week with THB and Stephens seemingly nailed on and Holgate in the background. Problem is, if we sell Bednarek, ABK, Adams & Mara on deadline day then we will need 4 players to replace them. THB, Stewart and two others? Edited 31 August, 2023 by Harry_SFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 5 minutes ago, trousers said: Hmm... he would only name-drop KWP and Bednarek if he had some inside info (IMO)... I think it’s just because they’ve been two of the ones expected to go all summer. Bednarek is getting more and more likely for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/roberts.1614469/page-11 Sunderland fans having a proper sh1tfit about the prospect of losing Roberts. Is he even that good? Knowledgeable chaps.. https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/roberts.1614469/post-39012110 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 The sheer volume of player movement in both directions is the most I can remember in a very long time. Feels like the dawning of a new era tbh. Bring it on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, trousers said: Hmm... he would only name-drop KWP and Bednarek if he had some inside info (IMO)... If we get Bellis and Wood then I wouldn't be surprised to see Bednarek go (I take it for granted that ABK is going). Bednarek is part of the past, and I don't think is part of our future. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 12 minutes ago, trousers said: Hmm... he would only name-drop KWP and Bednarek if he had some inside info (IMO)... 100%. That is a club sanctioned leak to soften the blow imo. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 8 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: Would have Bednarek over Stephens, captain or not. Maybe so but that's not going to happen is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 15 minutes ago, trousers said: Hmm... he would only name-drop KWP and Bednarek if he had some inside info (IMO)... Think there is a definitely a chance that Bednarek goes, but (apart from experience) he wouldn’t be a massive miss. Been the same with KWP all summer, he has his fee on his head, and club will accept it if someone gets there, not sure if timeline affects that one, but wouldn’t be surprised at all if he ended up somewhere, no one had come in for him as of yesterday evening though…! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Just now, Saint Garrett said: Think there is a definitely a chance that Bednarek goes, but (apart from experience) he wouldn’t be a massive miss. Been the same with KWP all summer, he has his fee on his head, and club will accept it if someone gets there, not sure if timeline affects that one, but wouldn’t be surprised at all if he ended up somewhere, no one had come in for him as of yesterday evening though…! Be madness to let KWP go this late in the window. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 If Bednerak goes, could the Wood move be back on? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Just now, Saint Garrett said: Think there is a definitely a chance that Bednarek goes, but (apart from experience) he wouldn’t be a massive miss. Been the same with KWP all summer, he has his fee on his head, and club will accept it if someone gets there, not sure if timeline affects that one, but wouldn’t be surprised at all if he ended up somewhere, no one had come in for him as of yesterday evening though…! Do you reckon we would look to replace Bednarek or use Charles as the 4th CB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamSaint Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Miovski has scored for Aberdeen tonight (1-2 atm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Che and Mara both seemingly going. Even if we get Stewart, we're still going to be left a bit short in attack, especially until October. Is Cannon a starter or for development? Might have to go back in for Miovski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 8 minutes ago, Saint86 said: 100%. That is a club sanctioned leak to soften the blow imo. Not according to Adam Blackmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Random person on twitter saying Ballards off to Reading on loan?! I’m guessing we’ll be playing a no striker formation against Sunderland 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, Saint86 said: 100%. That is a club sanctioned leak to soften the blow imo. Doubt it. Knowing about it in advance would make it harder to be excited with the new signings. Plus, if it came out of the blue, they could just say "Well, it was too good to turn down" and make out like it was a panic buy from the other club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: If Bednerak goes, could the Wood move be back on? Would have to, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Just now, InvictaSaint said: File under: "Well, he would say that, wouldn't he"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Just now, trousers said: File under: "Well, he would say that, wouldn't he"... File under paranoid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: Do you reckon we would look to replace Bednarek or use Charles as the 4th CB? I've only seen Charles at CB for the Bournemouth pre-season friendly. He was way out of his depth. One game out-of-position is not a great base for judgement, appreciated, but I didn't see anything to suggest he could fill that role in that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Red Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, SotonianWill said: Random person on twitter saying Ballards off to Reading on loan?! I’m guessing we’ll be playing a no striker formation against Sunderland The Barca way. 4-6-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLondon Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 I’ve a nasty feeling we’ve sanctioned the Che & Mara deals without replacements and SR and banking on being able to find a striker last minute.. Tall Paul all over again… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Greenridge said: I've only seen Charles at CB for the Bournemouth pre-season friendly. He was way out of his depth. One game out-of-position is not a great base for judgement, appreciated, but I didn't see anything to suggest he could fill that role in that game. Looked alright in the last game. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Just now, Winchester Red said: The Barca way. 4-6-0 Just whip crosses in from right wing to left wing and vice versa like a tennis match until the opposition gets dizzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 4 minutes ago, InvictaSaint said: "everyone loves a leap" he knows exactly what he's doing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 1 minute ago, SaintLondon said: I’ve a nasty feeling we’ve sanctioned the Che & Mara deals without replacements and SR and banking on being able to find a striker last minute.. Tall Paul all over again… The football people in charge are too smart to let that happen. It's not the same as last year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 8 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Do you reckon we would look to replace Bednarek or use Charles as the 4th CB? I wouldn’t be surprised if either were the case tbh, think they also rate Awe pretty highly, despite him being initially signed for the 23s. also wouldn’t surprise me if we signed Wood and TB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlb79 Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 8 hours ago, Master Bates said: Sydney van Hooijdonk any good? Was this from The Pen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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