Orkney Saint Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 4 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Yes Cool. Who are we signing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 3 minutes ago, Orkney Saint said: Sargent scored 16 goals in 28 games (26 starts) last season in a team that finished outside the playoffs. I don’t think that’s too bad. He’s over 6ft tall, has decent pace, and can play up front or as an attacking midfielder. Are we in a position to be stockpiling/signing anything other than Champ players? Sargent has definitely developed. Norwich aren't great at providing service to their forwards, with occasional boosts from the likes of Buendia, Hernandez and a fit Rowe. So, they have to make the best from what they get. When he arrived and had to work off scraps, I wasn't convinced. He's improved, and would fill a few of the Adams' shaped gaps in the team. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Just now, Orkney Saint said: Cool. Who are we signing? Bijlow is a long way above Championship level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Bijlow is a long way above Championship level. Hopefully he won’t be Bijlow Premier League level. Edited August 26 by Maggie May 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 18 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Bijlow is a long way above Championship level. Based on FM stats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: Based on FM stats. Not at all, people who have seen him play will tell you that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 13 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: Based on FM stats. His FM stats are based on people who have watched him play over multiple years. Not only did over 12 million people play the game last year, but multiple professional clubs have used the game's database as a scouting tool. Edited August 26 by Matthew Le God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 8 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: His FM stats are based on people who have watched him play over multiple years. Not only did over 12 million people play the game last year, but multiple professional clubs have used the game's database as a scouting tool. Of those 12million people, how many signed Bijlow when playing as a Premier League club? Check. Mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone ranger Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 hours ago, Saint NL said: https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/evan-ferguson-linked-with-a-move-away-from-brighton-in-final-days-of-transfer-window/a477185851.html We should be all over that Yes we should if we have £30m going spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SambaMaverick Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Just now, Lone ranger said: Yes we should if we have £30m going spare. It will be a loan if it happens at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 10 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Of those 12million people, how many signed Bijlow when playing as a Premier League club? Check. Mate. I don't have access to that data. But given his CA rating, quite a few probably did. He will be our highest rated player as things stand on FM25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Mentioned Ferguson on loan a little while ago as a bit of a pipe dream. If it's actually an option we have to be all over it. Would assume it'd be a preferable move for Brighton as well due to the similarity in playstyles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Matt Target is at Sholing watching his brother play. Obviously means he's down here to discuss terms about coming back on loan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) Hearing some rumours that Forest could be interested. Edited August 26 by Disco Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth_kenobi Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 We have to something - stats at weekend for first home game of season against an average side were pretty damning: 65% possession (mostly backwards) for ONE shot on goal (out of 5 in total) while Forest had 23!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 22 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: His FM stats are based on people who have watched him play over multiple years. Not only did over 12 million people play the game last year, but multiple professional clubs have used the game's database as a scouting tool. Is that people like you? I still remember you talking up Jankewitz (he played for the Swiss U21s, he'll be fine as midfield cover!) and Valery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 1 minute ago, revolution saint said: I still remember you talking up Jankewitz (he played for the Swiss U21s, he'll be fine as midfield cover!) and Valery. I did no such thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 JWP - surely its a non starter unless WH were able to subsidise a loan which they very likely will not? Also whilst he would clearly help its not really the area of the pitch that we are short in - with recent additions its probably where we have the most depth. Nice story but extremely unlikely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Just now, Matthew Le God said: I did no such thing. You bloody well did. I remember it very clearly although I can see why you would want to forget it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 7 minutes ago, revolution saint said: You bloody well did. I remember it very clearly although I can see why you would want to forget it. You have either taken what I said completely out of context, misunderstood it or have seen something someone else said and confused it for me. Plus even if I did say something about two players and got them wrong... so what? I have been the Southampton Football Manager researcher for 17 years and rated hundreds and hundreds of players, of course I'd get a few wrong. Edited August 26 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 10 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: You have either taken what I said completely out of context, misunderstood it or have seen something someone else said and confused it for me. Plus even if I did say something about two players and got them wrong... so what? I have been the Southampton Football Manager researcher for 17 years and rated hundreds and hundreds of players, of course I'd get a few wrong. Now you're just trying to manifest the picture appearing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALK DMC Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 1 hour ago, hypochondriac said: A midfield of Downes, lesley, jwp and Fernandes is much better than we had against forest. It certainly is, but appears to lack the creativity to keep us up. Plus big Les and tiny Mateus both have loads of potential, but unclear how good they will be in a full year in the Premier league playing our system. JWP would be a decent acquisition, but sadly if the choice is a physical centre forward and a creative midfielder/winger then JWP would only be 3rd on the list of priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 17 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Mentioned Ferguson on loan a little while ago as a bit of a pipe dream. If it's actually an option we have to be all over it. Would assume it'd be a preferable move for Brighton as well due to the similarity in playstyles. Have seen zero similarity between us and how Brighton play their high energy, fast brand of attacking football. If only we could muster 20% of their verve and swagger! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 We can firmly put this one to bed now. We were never in the running once the fee went above £15m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Loekkegaard Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 20 minutes ago, kenneth_kenobi said: We have to something - stats at weekend for first home game of season against an average side were pretty damning: 65% possession (mostly backwards) for ONE shot on goal (out of 5 in total) while Forest had 23!!!!!!!!!! Embarrassing shot on goal stats. We definetly have to do something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Now you're just trying to manifest the picture appearing... Never claimed to be infallible. 17 years of FM data isn't going to come without getting a few players wrong. The vast majority have been right. Edited August 26 by Matthew Le God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Just now, Kristian Loekkegaard said: Embarrassing shot on goal stats. We definetly have to do something. Going to have to be a formation change. Might make us concede more but if we don’t start scoring that won’t matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 1 minute ago, S-Clarke said: We can firmly put this one to bed now. We were never in the running once the fee went above £15m. Brighton could end up being this seasons Villa. Them and Fulham have made some excellent signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 4 minutes ago, saintant said: Have seen zero similarity between us and how Brighton play their high energy, fast brand of attacking football. If only we could muster 20% of their verve and swagger! Haha fair enough, not wrong when you put it that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 5 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: We can firmly put this one to bed now. We were never in the running once the fee went above £15m I'm curious to see how well he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Loekkegaard Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 1 minute ago, for_heaven's_Saint said: Going to have to be a formation change. Might make us concede more but if we don’t start scoring that won’t matter. I don't disagree. Something between a 4-3-3 and a 3-5-2 like 4-2-3-1 or 4 - 4 - 2 ? Hopefully RM is open for discussions on our formation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 21 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: You have either taken what I said completely out of context, misunderstood it or have seen something someone else said and confused it for me. Plus even if I did say something about two players and got them wrong... so what? I have been the Southampton Football Manager researcher for 17 years and rated hundreds and hundreds of players, of course I'd get a few wrong. You said "For the 'number 6' role? Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Diallo and Jankewitz is fine for depth there." Pretty clear cut I would say, and shows your judgement is, well, a bit shit. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, revolution saint said: You said "For the 'number 6' role? Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Diallo and Jankewitz is fine for depth there." Pretty clear cut I would say, and shows your judgement is, well, a bit shit. Like I said... you've misunderstood and taken out of context! 3 senior players for one role, plus a 4th player that is potentially promising youngster is good depth. That is not me saying Jankewitz is the next Kante or that he is ready to start games. Plus I've never claimed to be infallible. 17 years of FM data isn't going to come without getting a few players wrong. The vast majority have been right. Edited August 26 by Matthew Le God 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Loekkegaard Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Old news but I just found out From bbc.com: 24 August Premier League Jack Clarke [Sunderland - Ipswich] £15m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadirtyurchin Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 7 minutes ago, revolution saint said: You said "For the 'number 6' role? Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Diallo and Jankewitz is fine for depth there." Pretty clear cut I would say, and shows your judgement is, well, a bit shit. Tbf I think you’re taking this a bit out of context. 2 established players. Plus a reserve plus a (highly regarded - (at the time)) youngster is fine depth to play 1 role. 🤷🏼♂️ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 minutes ago, imadirtyurchin said: Tbf I think you’re taking this a bit out of context. 2 established players. Plus a reserve plus a (highly regarded - (at the time)) youngster is fine depth to play 1 role. 🤷🏼♂️ Exactly! @revolution saint does not understand context! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) What's the predictions then for what other business gets done by the end of the window with the keeper basically confirmed? I reckon kwp stays, ABK out on loan. Onuachu out for 5 million with addons and Alcaraz going too. Possibility that Bree or manning go if kwp is staying. To my mind we have to get a striker in to provide a focal point up front but I don't think we will. Instead I think we will buy one attacking player who could play accross the front line that's probably our Alcaraz replacement. I think we could see a winger on loan and probably another lb if I'm wrong and KWP does leave. Given that we didn't sign Jack clarke and Martin said we weren't going for that type of player I reckon the winger we go for could be on the RW. So that's two more players in addition to the keeper and another lb if kwp goes. Personally I don't think that will be sufficient to give us enough in attack but you never know. Edited August 26 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 23 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Brighton could end up being this seasons Villa. Them and Fulham have made some excellent signings. Brighton have signed 5 impact players that for whatever reason are simply not within our reach (€30m to €45m each) Our 5 impact player signings are in the €8mil to €23m range. It's a huge gulf. (FFS, it's Brighton and it's a huge gulf - shaking my head) We knew we would be behind the 8 ball this season. It's going to take coaching, strategy, luck, and spirit (and not talent) to stay up this season and it remains to be seen if we will have any of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakovnetski Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Southampton target Kevin Zefi spotted at Saints training Martin’s side look likely to add Irish 19-year-old talent Kevin Zefi from Roma to their side ahead of the transfer window slamming shut, per FC Inter News. There is reportedly ‘little space’ for the youngster at his current club, and as a result a move looks more likely to be sanctioned, however it is still yet to be reported whether it will be a permanent or loan switch. Another kid on the cheap but not a proven senior goal scoring forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 6 minutes ago, Bakovnetski said: Southampton target Kevin Zefi spotted at Saints training Martin’s side look likely to add Irish 19-year-old talent Kevin Zefi from Roma to their side ahead of the transfer window slamming shut, per FC Inter News. There is reportedly ‘little space’ for the youngster at his current club, and as a result a move looks more likely to be sanctioned, however it is still yet to be reported whether it will be a permanent or loan switch. Another kid on the cheap but not a proven senior goal scoring forward. Please stop this. We have signed several people this window that are not "kids on the cheap". In fact, for all SR's faults, doing things "on the cheap" isn't one of them. They've invested a ridiculous amount of money since taking over. They may be incompetent but they certainly are not stingy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Just now, Bad Wolf said: They may be incompetent but they certainly are not stingy. That is arguably a worse combination than being competent and stingy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 minutes ago, trousers said: That is arguably a worse combination than being competent and stingy... You're right but this silly myth that we do things "on the cheap" is just lazy. It clearly isn't true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 45 minutes ago, imadirtyurchin said: Tbf I think you’re taking this a bit out of context. 2 established players. Plus a reserve plus a (highly regarded - (at the time)) youngster is fine depth to play 1 role. 🤷🏼♂️ Worth remembering at that point that was our midfield for both central positions, not just the "6", and we were expecting to go through the entire season with that. Diallo was shit, Jankewitz thankfully left shortly afterwards for a stellar career in Switzerland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 38 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: What's the predictions then for what other business gets done by the end of the window with the keeper basically confirmed? I reckon kwp stays, ABK out on loan. Onuachu out for 5 million with addons and Alcaraz going too. Possibility that Bree or manning go if kwp is staying. To my mind we have to get a striker in to provide a focal point up front but I don't think we will. Instead I think we will buy one attacking player who could play accross the front line that's probably our Alcaraz replacement. I think we could see a winger on loan and probably another lb if I'm wrong and KWP does leave. Given that we didn't sign Jack clarke and Martin said we weren't going for that type of player I reckon the winger we go for could be on the RW. So that's two more players in addition to the keeper and another lb if kwp goes. Personally I don't think that will be sufficient to give us enough in attack but you never know. You may be right but this seems a pointless signing if it happens - don't we have Archer who could play across the front line? What we are in desperate need of, and it's been an ongoing dereliction of duty from our owners, is a powerful goal-scoring centre forward with pace who can put the fear of God up opposition defences. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Prediction for the next week: ABK out on loan. Onuachu out for £7m. No further leavers. Can’t imagine there’s going to be much excitement in terms of incomings, maybe the odd kid with “potential”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 6 minutes ago, saintant said: You may be right but this seems a pointless signing if it happens - don't we have Archer who could play across the front line? What we are in desperate need of, and it's been an ongoing dereliction of duty from our owners, is a powerful goal-scoring centre forward with pace who can put the fear of God up opposition defences. Christ, have you got £100m handy? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 3 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: Prediction for the next week: ABK out on loan. Onuachu out for £7m. No further leavers. Can’t imagine there’s going to be much excitement in terms of incomings, maybe the odd kid with “potential”. I'd be surprised if Alcaraz and Charles don't go. I also wouldn't rule out Bella-Kotchap going on a transfer rather than a loan. As well as Bijlow, Martin has also said he wants another attacking recruit. From his wording it suggests not just one for the future, but someone that can help straight away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Just now, Matthew Le God said: I'd be surprised if Alcaraz and Charles don't go. I also wouldn't rule out Bella-Kotchap going on a transfer rather than a loan. As well as Bijlow, Martin has also said he wants another attacking recruit. From his wording it suggests not just one for the future, but someone that can help straight away. Does this mean we are going to actually do some attacking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 9 minutes ago, saintant said: You may be right but this seems a pointless signing if it happens - don't we have Archer who could play across the front line? What we are in desperate need of, and it's been an ongoing dereliction of duty from our owners, is a powerful goal-scoring centre forward with pace who can put the fear of God up opposition defences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 8 minutes ago, saintant said: What we are in desperate need of, and it's been an ongoing dereliction of duty from our owners, is a powerful goal-scoring centre forward with pace who can put the fear of God up opposition defences. Lots of ifs and buts due to injuries and not playing in a top European league before. But I think a fit and firing Ross Stewart could possibly be that player. That suggestion is heavily caveated on the injury front! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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