Summer Transfer Window 2023

[Convict Colony]

1 minute ago, Ex Lion Tamer said:

If nothing changes then this is a strong squad

to be honest I am expecting a fit Ross Stewart to be ahead of Che

[skintsaint]

Just now, LegalEagle said:

Not sure you’re allowed to use that term

You are for a meal.

[Lord Duckhunter]

1 minute ago, S-Clarke said:

He's one of Sky's 'main stays' now, fronts Soccer Saturday as the main panel regular, lead pundit on some games. Part of cup draws and all the such.

Absolutely horrific to listen to though, trying to just be a proper gansta' innit.

Horrendous. The bloke can’t speak properly. I know times have moved on since John Arlott etc, but fuck me, you’d expect a pundit to have a grasp of basic English. It’s like getting David from Heartbeat to host The South Bank Show. 
 

I can’t get the Blackmore thing on my iPad. Have the CoT got a utube channel? 

[Ex Lion Tamer]

1 minute ago, Convict Colony said:

to be honest I am expecting a fit Ross Stewart to be ahead of Che

Yeah it could well happen in time. I also think Alcaraz will be pushing hard for gametime

[skintsaint]

Just now, Lord Duckhunter said:

Have the CoT got a utube channel? 

That lot are still on MySpace.

[Winchester Red]

Looks really well covered in every position other than goalkeeper

[Suhari]

5 minutes ago, 23rdSaint said:

Any takeaways?

KFC via Just Eat.

[Master Bates]

5 minutes ago, 23rdSaint said:

Any takeaways?

Che Adams has a Costco card and hairy balls. Also travelled to Sunderland.

 

[Master Bates]

Deadline Day Dan sounds dead.

A car just zoomed passed his house. Maybe he should shut his window

[Saint_Ash]

Just now, Master Bates said:

Deadline Day Dan sounds dead.

A car just zoomed passed his house. Maybe he should shut his window

Are they talking about anything coming up?

[Lord Duckhunter]

It’s funny how there’s always “breaking news” just before an ad break. 

[Master Bates]

No just what we're gonna be left with, Walker-Peters, Sulemana, Djenepoo. How were gonna play this season.

Having Adams and Stewart starting and Armstrong on the bench very strong. 3 different style of strikers.

 

 

[Fan The Flames]

53 minutes ago, Ex Lion Tamer said:

I don't think it's necessarily as dramatic as that. He said he wanted to leave so we worked on a sale and brought in his replacement. Then his move didn't work out so we told him he still had to leave as we'd have too many centre backs

I don't think it's necessarily as dramatic as that. Guessing we wanted him out of the dressing room, and he wanted nothing to do with the Championship.

[Turkish]

Just now, Lord Duckhunter said:

It’s funny how there’s always “breaking news” just before an ad break. 

When did all this “breaking news” bollocks start anyway? 

[Master Bates]

1 minute ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

It’s funny how there’s always “breaking news” just before an ad break. 

No, the news is breaking, that's why they go to adverts to fix it all. 

[The Juice]

3 minutes ago, Saint_Ash said:

Are they talking about anything coming up?

Just talking about keeping Sulemana and how, if Russ can get him onside, there is your Tella 'replacement' 

Edited 1 September, 2023 by The Juice

[Mr Saints]

Semmens live on talksport for the next half hour. I hope he’s managing okay with spending an evening away from his family. 

[Miltonaggro]

39 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Kasper Schmicheal now a free agent 

Should be all over that! 

[Turkish]

Just now, The Juice said:

Just talking about keeping Sulemana and how, if Russ can get him onside, there is your Tella 'replacement' 

Big upgrade, if he he can get him on side 

[Saint Matty 76]

I think it was Alfie that made a really good point there about Walker-Peters.

He's probably one of the better players in this entire league and we've not read one agent-fed story in the media about him wanting out, potential moves etc. Let's obviously see if anything drastic happens in the last half an hour but got a lot of respect for him as he was definitely one of the ones who I could've seen going right away.

Would make more Premier League teams than not in my opinion.

[whelk]

2 minutes ago, Turkish said:

When did all this “breaking news” bollocks start anyway? 

I pity the poor sods at Sky having to try and milk repetitive bollocks for 15 hours

sums it up 

[Miltonaggro]

1 minute ago, Mr Saints said:

Semmens live on talksport for the next half hour. I hope he’s managing okay with spending an evening away from his family. 

I’ve heard he’s got a new prestige post, duty manager at Claire’s Accessories in the Swan Centre, Eastleigh. 

[Kenilworthy]

Schmeichel released by Nice - would be a great signing

[SotonianWill]

7 minutes ago, Master Bates said:

Deadline Day Dan sounds dead.

A car just zoomed passed his house. Maybe he should shut his window

I had to turn it off. It reminds me of the fans forums, I could listen to Adam and Alfie talk about saints but as soon as they get fans involved the same questions get asked a million times in cringeworthy fashion. 

[AlexLaw76]

Assuming no one else that matters departs, we have one hell of a squad for this division. Fucking huge strength in depth in all areas. 
 

Of course, massive pressure for promotion first go. But with a fair wind, have a massive chance of winning the league

[Convict Colony]

Just now, Kenilworthy said:

Schmeichel released by Nice - would be a great signing

from what i remember he hardly trained during each week (aka he thought he was messi and could train 2/3 times a week) and was considered an undesirable within their squad because of his attitude.

He's past it now.

[whelk]

Just now, AlexLaw76 said:

Assuming no one else that matters departs, we have one hell of a squad for this division. Fucking huge strength in depth in all areas. 
 

Of course, massive pressure for promotion first go. But with a fair wind, have a massive chance of winning the league

I think that is truly the most positive post you have ever written 

[Master Bates]

1 minute ago, SotonianWill said:

I had to turn it off. It reminds me of the fans forums, I could listen to Adam and Alfie talk about saints but as soon as they get fans involved the same questions get asked a million times in cringeworthy fashion. 

Yes they do, someone just asked of we could have softer seats for away fans to help them feel more comfortable.

Mention of the board and SR.

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, whelk said:

I think that is truly the most positive post you have ever written 

Look at the 3 strikers (assuming the new lad has signed) all capable of 20+ goals.

fraser, Downes, THB, KwP… if sully does not sulk….

[austsaint]

1 minute ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

I think it was Alfie that made a really good point there about Walker-Peters.

He's probably one of the better players in this entire league and we've not read one agent-fed story in the media about him wanting out, potential moves etc. Let's obviously see if anything drastic happens in the last half an hour but got a lot of respect for him as he was definitely one of the ones who I could've seen going right away.

Would make more Premier League teams than not in my opinion.

Yes, he's got a quiet, respectful demeanour about him and a professionalism which must endear him to managers, coaches, players and fans - I imagine Martin will be delighted to keep not only a good character at the Club, but a class player who lifts our promotion chances considerably - and he plays the game with a smile on his face.   It's the best news of the window for me.

[FarehamSaintJames]

3 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Assuming no one else that matters departs, we have one hell of a squad for this division. Fucking huge strength in depth in all areas. 
 

Of course, massive pressure for promotion first go. But with a fair wind, have a massive chance of winning the league

Alex, your account has been hacked. I don’t see the generic negativity, it’s bizarre 😅

[Nordic Saint]

1 minute ago, Master Bates said:

Yes they do, someone just asked of we could have softer seats for away fans to help them feel more comfortable.

 

We're in the Championship now: we're going to have to work much harder to get away fans to come here. Perhaps we could also offer them a free glass of wine.

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, FarehamSaintJames said:

Alex, your account has been hacked. I don’t see the generic negativity, it’s bizarre 😅

Say it how it is. Martin said the squad would be stronger after the deadline…. Whether it is not entirely by design, but feck me. 
 

Alcaraz will be lucky to get a game here

[musesaint]

1 minute ago, austsaint said:

Yes, he's got a quiet, respectful demeanour about him and a professionalism which must endear him to managers, coaches, players and fans - I imagine Martin will be delighted to keep not only a good character at the Club, but a class player who lifts our promotion chances considerably - and he plays the game with a smile on his face.   It's the best news of the window for me.

KWP

Tiny Legend 

[Saint Matty 76]

2 minutes ago, austsaint said:

Yes, he's got a quiet, respectful demeanour about him and a professionalism which must endear him to managers, coaches, players and fans - I imagine Martin will be delighted to keep not only a good character at the Club, but a class player who lifts our promotion chances considerably - and he plays the game with a smile on his face.   It's the best news of the window for me.

Couldn't agree with you more.

With the Stephens injury and Che (alleged vice-captain with the proposed new deal) unlikely to be involved tomorrow, I'd quite like to see him given the armband to be honest.

[FarehamSaintJames]

10 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

I think it was Alfie that made a really good point there about Walker-Peters.

He's probably one of the better players in this entire league and we've not read one agent-fed story in the media about him wanting out, potential moves etc. Let's obviously see if anything drastic happens in the last half an hour but got a lot of respect for him as he was definitely one of the ones who I could've seen going right away.

Would make more Premier League teams than not in my opinion.

I think I mentioned the other day that when Saints score he is almost always the first team mate to run beaming towards the player that scored 😌

[Lord Duckhunter]

2 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Say it how it is. Martin said the squad would be stronger after the deadline…. Whether it is not entirely by design, but feck me.

But it’s not. The squad was stronger on 1/7 than on 1/9

Edited 1 September, 2023 by Lord Duckhunter

[Smirking_Saint]

2 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

 

Alcaraz will be lucky to get a game here

On current form agreed

[FarehamSaintJames]

Have I read correctly that Forest have made their seventeenth signing today and their third goalie of the summer in the last hour? 🤣

That squad turnover is going to be huge over the coming year, again. Almost the new QPR when Redknapp was there.

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, Lord Duckhunter said:

But it’s not. The squad was stronger on 1/8 than on 1/9

Not sure he made that comment a month ago, he said it when Tella left, didn’t he?

[stknowle]

Breaking news. I’m hearing from my sources that SSN deadline day prog is fucking EXCRUCIATINGLY unwatchable. Goodnight.

 

[revolution saint]

1 minute ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

I think I mentioned the other day that when Saints score he is almost always the first team mate to run beaming towards the player that scored 😌

I said before KWP isn't going anywhere.  It's too late in the window for him to go, if he was going to go he would have gone by now.

 

That's how you fucking do it.

[FarehamSaintJames]

1 minute ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

But it’s not. The squad was stronger on 1/7 than on 1/9

Based on?

The squad now you can get behind a hell of a lot more than you could three months ago.

Same goes for the management and coaching team.

[Crab Lungs]

I actually prefer our squad now compared to last seasons.... 🤣

[The Juice]

Unreal that it looks like KWP is settled and not going anywhere. Was resigned after relegation that he would be gone so made up with this - on his day, best player in the team, for me 

[FarehamSaintJames]

Would be quite satisfying to see a social setting team photo at the hotel in Sunderland now 😂😄

[S-Clarke]

Just now, FarehamSaintJames said:

Based on?

The squad now you can get behind a hell of a lot more than you could three months ago.

Same goes for the management and coaching team.

I think that's the key for me. I'm not basing the strength of the squad on how much it costs, or how much we spend out on wages etc - the strength surley has to be made up by the commitment of the players.

We're much better off for example with a committed THB than a quality, yet not committed, ABK.

[Lord Duckhunter]

1 minute ago, stknowle said:

Breaking news. I’m hearing from my sources that SSN deadline day prog is fucking EXCRUCIATINGLY unwatchable. Goodnight.

 

You wait till the chick game becomes part of it. 

[Chez]

34 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

On deadline day, I do think Clinton Morrisons agent has to be a fucking genius, the Einstein of agents. To get that fucking plank front and centre of everything is quite remarkable. 

every time I hear his voice I say a little thankyou to Robert Adler.

[Master Bates]

S Armstrong phoned in but they lost him.