Master Bates Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 Bid in for Welington https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welington_(footballer) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 29 minutes ago, JRM said: To be fair our best signings have often been clever deals like Romeu, Livramento, Cork, etc, the bigger money deals tends to see us make expensive mistakes I think you are largely right on that. Charlie George for example, brilliant player but we seldom got the best out of him. Perhaps David Armstrong was our best ever big money signing - it was big back in 81 as he chose us over Manchester United. You could also cite Rickie, as that was a lot for a League One team to pay. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 23 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said: Saints have put an offer in for Welington of Sao Paulo. He's a LB. Seems a very Saintsy signing - not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellyears Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 4 minutes ago, Kenilworthy said: I think you are largely right on that. Charlie George for example, brilliant player but we seldom got the best out of him. Perhaps David Armstrong was our best ever big money signing - it was big back in 81 as he chose us over Manchester United. You could also cite Rickie, as that was a lot for a League One team to pay. Charlie George was the sick note type, seldom fit, once out with a sore finger after cutting the grass. He took Lawrie Mac for a ride 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Master Bates said: Bid in for Welington https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welington_(footballer) Scouting report https://targetscouting.com/2024/05/01/welington-sao-paulo-scout-report/ Welington has specific skills that make him an okay left-back in the Brazilian league, but this is also his ceiling. He is too poor defensively to make an impact in a significant European league. Welington is decent going forward but needs to improve his crossing and close control in tight spaces. In conclusion, there is a lot of work to do for the young Brazilian to become a strong player in the Brazilian league. Edited June 19 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behind Enemy Lines Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Should be good on waterlogged pitches. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 I see the rumour mungers are now mentioning the Ox. Just like the Ox I hope this doesn’t have legs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 29 minutes ago, Kenilworthy said: I think you are largely right on that. Charlie George for example, brilliant player but we seldom got the best out of him. Perhaps David Armstrong was our best ever big money signing - it was big back in 81 as he chose us over Manchester United. You could also cite Rickie, as that was a lot for a League One team to pay. I understood it was between us and Sunderland. Agree with you though, tremendous signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 35 minutes ago, Master Bates said: Bid in for Welington https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welington_(footballer) I don’t know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by god, they frighten me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benali-shorts Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Presumably, very late in the window we’ll bring in a Prussian centre back to help him defensively 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 40 minutes ago, Behind Enemy Lines said: Should be good on waterlogged pitches. Should also help beef up the defence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 5 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said: Should also help beef up the defence. Hopefully he doesn't leave oppo players with mushroom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, SaintsFan86 said: Saints have put an offer in for Welington of Sao Paulo. He's a LB. FFS, name me one good player to ever come out of South America? Very Saintsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 minute ago, Toussaint said: FFS, name me one good player to ever come out of South America? Very Saintsy! Diego Maradona... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Just now, Miltonaggro said: Diego Maradona... Obviously, but no one else 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 minute ago, Toussaint said: FFS, name me one good player to ever come out of South America? Very Saintsy! Guido Carrillo 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 5 minutes ago, Toussaint said: Obviously, but no one else Pele 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 7 minutes ago, Toussaint said: Obviously, but no one else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 2 minutes ago, RedWillie said: Pele 😆 He was Portuguese. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2384162/saints-seal-pele-deal 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 8 minutes ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: He was Portuguese. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2384162/saints-seal-pele-deal 🙂 Cape Verde international right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madge Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Master Bates said: Bid in for Welington https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welington_(footballer) What? The Duke of??? Going by our history of buying saints historical figure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Master Bates said: Bid in for Welington https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welington_(footballer) watch us put our foot in it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Convict Colony said: Scouting report https://targetscouting.com/2024/05/01/welington-sao-paulo-scout-report/ Welington has specific skills that make him an okay left-back in the Brazilian league, but this is also his ceiling. He is too poor defensively to make an impact in a significant European league. Welington is decent going forward but needs to improve his crossing and close control in tight spaces. In conclusion, there is a lot of work to do for the young Brazilian to become a strong player in the Brazilian league. Not exactly a ringing endorsement. I have to say that his youtube video leaves me very unenthused. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 38 minutes ago, Stu Man Do said: Cape Verde international right? Well remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Man City possibly considering loaning out Rico Lewis. If we cash in on KWP, could he be a potential replacement? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 minute ago, ErwinK1961 said: Man City possibly considering loaning out Rico Lewis. If we cash in on KWP, could he be a potential replacement? Would be an absolutely excellent signing, with/without KWP as he could just move over to the left. I imagine he'd have a better option within the league, but maybe there'd be some sort of preference for him to play in a possession system like ours? Seems unlikely, but I am intrigued to see how much use we can make out of our two PL loans this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) 2 hours ago, Convict Colony said: Scouting report https://targetscouting.com/2024/05/01/welington-sao-paulo-scout-report/ Welington has specific skills that make him an okay left-back in the Brazilian league, but this is also his ceiling. He is too poor defensively to make an impact in a significant European league. Welington is decent going forward but needs to improve his crossing and close control in tight spaces. In conclusion, there is a lot of work to do for the young Brazilian to become a strong player in the Brazilian league. 6 Months left on his contract so should be a minimal risk fee although I agree he would be a little underwhelming. He seems to share the same weaknesses as Manning. Edited June 19 by Disco Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Would be an absolutely excellent signing, with/without KWP as he could just move over to the left. I imagine he'd have a better option within the league, but maybe there'd be some sort of preference for him to play in a possession system like ours? Seems unlikely, but I am intrigued to see how much use we can make out of our two PL loans this year. Good chance that those loans could be absolutely key to survival. Should allow us to get two top players. I'd go for a defender and AM and save our cash for a striker and Downes. Edited June 19 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakovnetski Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Toussaint said: Obviously, but no one else Lionel Messi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 2 hours ago, Dellyears said: Charlie George was the sick note type, seldom fit, once out with a sore finger after cutting the grass. He took Lawrie Mac for a ride A two finger aputation to be fair. Thought he would give his Flymo blade a flick when it jammed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Apparently Brentford were sniffing round Welington last summer and Sao Paolo wanted 19M euros for him. That scouting report didn’t sound that promising so might just be an ambitious agent trying to talk him up a bit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dellyears said: Charlie George was the sick note type, seldom fit, once out with a sore finger after cutting the grass. He took Lawrie Mac for a ride apologies double post Edited June 19 by Golac's Cunning Stunts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 minute ago, Golac's Cunning Stunts said: Sorry but as a kid I loved watching Charlie play for saints - never mind the quantity feel the quality 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: He was Portuguese. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2384162/saints-seal-pele-deal 🙂 Not him ! The Pèle from Brazil 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Toussaint said: Obviously, but no one else Ossie Ardilles, Rickie Villa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 20 minutes ago, RedWillie said: Not him ! The Pèle from Brazil 🤪 I was never going to pass that one up. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) Hoping this is true 🙏 Edited June 19 by davefizzy14 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) 34 minutes ago, miserableoldgit said: Ossie Ardilles, Rickie Villa? Di Stefano, Kempes, Aguero, Garrincha? Edited June 19 by sadoldgit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 2 hours ago, Toussaint said: FFS, name me one good player to ever come out of South America? Very Saintsy! Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) was quite good. Other players with a similar name not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 3 hours ago, Toussaint said: FFS, name me one good player to ever come out of South America? Very Saintsy! How could you forget Guly ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 2 hours ago, ErwinK1961 said: Man City possibly considering loaning out Rico Lewis. If we cash in on KWP, could he be a potential replacement? Fun fact, we very nearly signed him a few seasons ago, but city pulled the plug very late on as he started getting a run in their first team. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 3 hours ago, Toussaint said: FFS, name me one good player to ever come out of South America? Very Saintsy! Kleber Chala fredrico Arias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Sarmiento? Marcelo Tejera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31cc Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 3 hours ago, Toussaint said: FFS, name me one good player to ever come out of South America? Very Saintsy! How can anyone forget the goal machine that was Augustin Delgado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 4 hours ago, Toussaint said: FFS, name me one good player to ever come out of South America? Very Saintsy! Messi…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Downes for less than £15 million would be an absolute steal. I'd pay £20 Million so if we end up getting Ings thrown in as well for that price, it's worth it IMO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 12 hours ago, Convict Colony said: Scouting report https://targetscouting.com/2024/05/01/welington-sao-paulo-scout-report/ Welington has specific skills that make him an okay left-back in the Brazilian league, but this is also his ceiling. He is too poor defensively to make an impact in a significant European league. Welington is decent going forward but needs to improve his crossing and close control in tight spaces. In conclusion, there is a lot of work to do for the young Brazilian to become a strong player in the Brazilian league. Sofascore Directly compare defensive stats to Ryan Manning, and its an improvement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 14 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: Downes for less than £15 million would be an absolute steal. I'd pay £20 Million so if we end up getting Ings thrown in as well for that price, it's worth it IMO Utd after Alvarez from West Ham according to Fabrizio Romano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 11 hours ago, Toussaint said: Obviously, but no one else Pele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 9 minutes ago, Nolan said: Sofascore Directly compare defensive stats to Ryan Manning, and its an improvement. Absolutely pointless comparison. They play in different leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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