Bad Wolf Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 Probably time for his own thread since it seems that this one might be close. Brilliant on a free! 1
Bad Wolf Posted 11 July, 2023 Author Posted 11 July, 2023 1 minute ago, Toadhall Saint said: Now you have jinxed it. Ah nuts. Like when Martin O'Neill's house purchase in Winchester fell through as soon as a thread got started
SuperSAINT Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 9 minutes ago, Master Bates said: Signed Source?
Turkish Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 8 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Source? Nandos piri piri. LMFAO. 2
Bad Wolf Posted 11 July, 2023 Author Posted 11 July, 2023 6 minutes ago, Turkish said: Nandos piri piri. LMFAO. That's a very nice blend tbf. Even if you don't like spicy food, I'd urge anyone to try the mild version at least!
Lighthouse Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 On the face of it, looks to be an excellent potential signing. Bags of recent Championship experience, playing at a decent level.
ErwinK1961 Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 40 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: Probably time for his own thread since it seems that this one might be close. Brilliant on a free! Is it close? All I’ve seen is questionable link from Givemesport?
Turkish Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 4 minutes ago, goodymatt said: i bet he reads this forum. 3
hypochondriac Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 I haven't seen anything to suggest this is close yet. 2
Ribtickler Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 Having watched Swansea in depth last season, I had a whiff Martin was 3rd choice for the scouts at Southampton, I like the Manning lad. He is like a good red wine, versatile, full bodied and gives you a headache. Good player to have thats all I will say on the matter 4 1
Pat from Poole Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 4 minutes ago, Chez said: Is he better or worse than Perraud? Better if Perraud doesn’t recover from his injury for a while. When Perraud is fit, no idea. I really like Perraud, but fear he is on the “to be sold” list…. 1
Suhari Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ribtickler said: Having watched Swansea in depth last season, I had a whiff Martin was 3rd choice for the scouts at Southampton, I like the Manning lad. He is like a good red wine, versatile, full bodied and gives you a headache. Good player to have thats all I will say on the matter I like it. Let's use alcoholic drinks to describe our signings this year. Terms like 'insane' and 'unbelievable' are so last year (and so 'prem'). So....who will be our champagne signing? Who will be a Guinness? 3
Miltonaggro Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 12 minutes ago, Suhari said: I like it. Let's use alcoholic drinks to describe our signings this year. Terms like 'insane' and 'unbelievable' are so last year (and so 'prem'). So....who will be our champagne signing? Who will be a Guinness? On that basis Bazunu and Edozie would be a Top Deck shandy and a Babycham. Manning likely a Harp lager.
Bad Wolf Posted 11 July, 2023 Author Posted 11 July, 2023 43 minutes ago, Chez said: Is he better or worse than Perraud? Better but then that really isn't a high bar.
lambtiss Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 12 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: Better but then that really isn't a high bar. I really don't get the low rating for Perraud. He always gave 100% in every match I watched, he scored some important goals and made few mistakes unlike the rest of the defence. He's not a world beater but I don't think anyone expected that when he signed. 25
Bad Wolf Posted 11 July, 2023 Author Posted 11 July, 2023 31 minutes ago, lambtiss said: I really don't get the low rating for Perraud. He always gave 100% in every match I watched, he scored some important goals and made few mistakes unlike the rest of the defence. He's not a world beater but I don't think anyone expected that when he signed. He gives 100%, sure but so did Moi. So would I if I played. He's slow, always out of position, his crosses rarely beat the first man and often caught in possession. Granted he's got a good strike on him but that's literally it. 3 1
Convict Colony Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 Wonder if his "sister" Chelsea Manning will watching us
Badger Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 8 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: Wonder if his "sister" Chelsea Manning will watching us Bet his Dad, Bernard, will upset a few fuckers in hospitality though 1 10
Turkish Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 2 hours ago, Miltonaggro said: On that basis Bazunu and Edozie would be a Top Deck shandy and a Babycham. Manning likely a Harp lager. Adam Armstrong is fosters
SherborneSaint Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 https://twitter.com/southamptonfc/status/1678825505988964370?s=46&t=ESjYeidejMA4NjYUr0sDMg looks like he has signed… 1
Daft Kerplunk Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 2 hours ago, Miltonaggro said: On that basis Bazunu and Edozie would be a Top Deck shandy and a Babycham. Manning likely a Harp lager. We are out of the market for Cloudwater...if we ever were. 1
Daft Kerplunk Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 1 minute ago, Daft Kerplunk said: We are out of the market for Cloudwater...if we ever were. Seeing as Manning is from Galway, perhaps he will be poitín on the shirt soon.
Mr Saints Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 Experienced and proven in the Championship. I like it.
Ldnsaint Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 2 hours ago, Bad Wolf said: Better but then that really isn't a high bar. Perraud would be a top Championship LB 😂
egg Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 5 minutes ago, SherborneSaint said: https://twitter.com/southamptonfc/status/1678825505988964370?s=46&t=ESjYeidejMA4NjYUr0sDMg looks like he has signed… Nice. Love the capital R and M giving the game away! Cracking signing - we've got better full back options this year than last. Hopefully we can upgrade elsewhere on the pitch too, and shift some deadwood.
Osvaldorama Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 2 hours ago, hypochondriac said: I haven't seen anything to suggest this is close yet. That went well 1 5
Turkish Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 2 hours ago, hypochondriac said: I haven't seen anything to suggest this is close yet. Alex crook has tweeted about it FFS
Saint_Ash Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 With these stats you'd be forgiven thinking he was an attacking midfielder not a left back. He knocked back two prem clubs as well. Decent signing. 6
hypochondriac Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 Brilliant signing well done saints. Fair play getting him done in the face of stiff competition. I'd have been happy with him in the prem I reckon. 2
HarvSFC Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 Well, that was quick. A few small links, but nothing major prior to today. Snuck in before Charles' announcement. Happy with him. Another one who is coming in and outlining the aim for promotion.
Bad Wolf Posted 11 July, 2023 Author Posted 11 July, 2023 14 minutes ago, Ldnsaint said: Perraud would be a top Championship LB 😂 Admittedly, he'd probably be decent in The Championship. But Manning was the best full back in the league last season.
hypochondriac Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 "You're coming to a Premier League football club that's in the Championship, so the ambition is promotion and nothing else, and that's exactly what I was looking for as the next move in my career. I think it's the perfect club for me to come to, the ambition is massive and everyone as a collective is working towards getting back to the Premier League. I love quotes like this. Leeds must be sick as parrots... 8
CSA96 Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 Leeds forums/Twitter are worth a look right now. He was meant to be their next LB!
DT Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 Wow. Good work Saints. Right out of the blue. Be great to get a good keeper next. Come back, Fraser. 2
saintant Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 At last, a signing with experience and maturity and a good reputation who will add some much needed leadership to the squad. Looks a great signing so well done to those involved in getting this across the line.
CSA96 Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 (edited) Southampton manager Russell Martin said: "Firstly, he's a brilliant character. He's got a real edge to him. He's got a fantastic personality, a lot of energy and was a really important member of our group at Swansea, not just on the pitch but off it as well. "In terms of on the pitch, he's an outstanding footballer who has a brilliant understanding of what we want. He played in a few positions for us previously, and he's coming here as a left-back because he ended up performing as one of the best left-backs in the division last year. "We've beaten competition from two clubs in the Premier League for him, which I'm really pleased about, because I thought the lure of that would make it difficult for us, but he's come here because he knows the work and he believes in it." Edited 11 July, 2023 by CSA96 4
CSA96 Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 Ryan Manning said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be here. I'm over the moon and I can't wait to get started. It's a massive club, been in the Premier League for so many years, and I'm just excited about the challenge of getting it back there. "With the gaffer coming here, knowing his style of football and how he wants his team to play, it felt like a perfect fit for me where the club and the manager lined up. "You're coming to a Premier League football club that's in the Championship, so the ambition is promotion and nothing else, and that's exactly what I was looking for as the next move in my career. I think it's the perfect club for me to come to, the ambition is massive and everyone as a collective is working towards getting back to the Premier League." 1
skintsaint Posted 11 July, 2023 Posted 11 July, 2023 15 minutes ago, Turkish said: Nah don't like him, heads too big. 1
Bad Wolf Posted 11 July, 2023 Author Posted 11 July, 2023 11 minutes ago, CSA96 said: Leeds forums/Twitter are worth a look right now. He was meant to be their next LB! I'm trying to find them, I can't seem to find anything on him on Leeds forums. Got any humorous links or screenshots?
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