Taylor Harwood-Bellis

[goodymatt]

Obligation to buy if we go up at £20m, this is the signing of our summer for me. Flynn Downes comes close.

[Suhari]

Insane signing.

[Dman]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:21, goodymatt said:

Obligation to buy if we go up at £20m, this is the signing of our summer for me. Flynn Downes comes close.

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Fraser, Downes and THB are all absolutely brilliant championship signings. 

[Turkish]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:21, goodymatt said:

Obligation to buy if we go up at £20m, this is the signing of our summer for me. Flynn Downes comes close.

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Agreed. Excellent work.

[CB Fry]

I still don't get why Burnley didn't sign him. I still don't get why they didn't sign Tella.

He captained the U21s to Euro Championship. I'm amazed we've got him.

[Baird of the land]

Nice to see the obligation to buy included in the deal.

[skintsaint]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:21, goodymatt said:

Obligation to buy if we go up at £20m

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Knowing us we will fcuk it up and lose him, he then becomes a megastar 😅

[Turkish]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:27, skintsaint said:

Knowing us we will fcuk it up and lose him, he then becomes a megastar 😅

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Finish third on the last day of the season after going into it top, then lose on penalties in the play off final.

You heard it here first 

[Dman]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:24, CB Fry said:

I still don't get why Burnley didn't sign him. I still don't get why they didn't sign Tella.

He captained the U21s to Euro Championship. I'm amazed we've got him.

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I'm sure there was a Burnely fan on here a month or so ago - Mostly to talk about Tella. 

I'm fairly certain that he said when THB was mentioned that they have 3 really strong CB's so he might not actually get a game there. 

[JRM]

Assume he can play tomorrow if we want? 

Seems an excellent signing 

[Saint_Ash]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:29, JRM said:

Assume he can play tomorrow if we want? 

Seems an excellent signing 

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Should be able to, signed before midday, which is the rule I think. 

[Saint_Ash]

I'm surprised he's not gone to a premier league team he's obviously good enough. 

Probably comes in as our best defender 😁

[saintant]

Brilliant news. Should plug a few holes in our leaky defence.

[Saint86]

A very tidy bit of business, i approve👌

[a1ex2001]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:21, goodymatt said:

Obligation to buy if we go up at £20m, this is the signing of our summer for me. Flynn Downes comes close.

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Where are you seeing the obligation to buy reported the club don't mention it?

[Sunglasses Ron]

Does this meet the criteria for 'insane signing'?

Sounds like a very handy player. 👍

[davefizzy14]

Absolutely brilliant signing. Welcome onboard Taylor  this is the cb signing I wanted, get in! 

Edited 1 September, 2023 by davefizzy14

[goodymatt]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:53, a1ex2001 said:

Where are you seeing the obligation to buy reported the club don't mention it?

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https://x.com/theathleticfc/status/1697522177531416623?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ

https://x.com/solentsport/status/1697519668641116302?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ

https://x.com/alfiehouseecho/status/1697521108939882887?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ

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[Saint Garrett]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:53, a1ex2001 said:

Where are you seeing the obligation to buy reported the club don't mention it?

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Everyone else seems to be reporting it, local journos etc.

Great signing on paper, and sounds like a really good fit.

Going to be some unhappy players not getting a game this season...!

[Crab Lungs]

Would have been delighted with this signing in the Prem. Great stuff.

[Dman]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:57, Saint Garrett said:

Everyone else seems to be reporting it, local journos etc.

Great signing on paper, and sounds like a really good fit.

Going to be some unhappy players not getting a game this season...!

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yep - It'll be interesting to see how Martin manages that. We've kinda shot ourselves in the foot giving Stephens the captaincy... I'm not sure he should even be starting. 

[Saint Scott]

  On 30/08/2023 at 20:48, saintant said:

You know if this falls through you will be blamed for starting the thread and jinxing the transfer 🙂

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[Charlie Wayman]

This one is down to Wilcox. Why Man City are prepared to let him go and why Burnley haven't pursued him as they did Tella remain open questions. His England credentials are bound to promote optimism as indeed they do for Holgate. Wouldn't it be fantastic if these two develop into an irresistible partnership that also one day represents England at senior level. That's what dreams are made of, COYS

[Charlie Wayman]

  On 01/09/2023 at 09:03, Dman said:

yep - It'll be interesting to see how Martin manages that. We've kinda shot ourselves in the foot giving Stephens the captaincy... I'm not sure he should even be starting. 

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Everything is about transition. It will be good to have the older players around as the young blood settles down and gains consistency. Stephens is not a fool, he knows the Captaincy will not grant him a free pass to automatic starter.

[Lighthouse]

  On 01/09/2023 at 09:03, Dman said:

yep - It'll be interesting to see how Martin manages that. We've kinda shot ourselves in the foot giving Stephens the captaincy... I'm not sure he should even be starting. 

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We should have given it to one of those other players who’s been here for ages, is a good influence in the dressing room, was guaranteed to stay this window and not be replaced by a better player, like err… yeah that other guy.

[Saint_Ash]

  On 01/09/2023 at 09:20, Lighthouse said:

We should have given it to one of those other players who’s been here for ages, is a good influence in the dressing room, was guaranteed to stay this window and not be replaced by a better player, like err… yeah that other guy.

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Like Stuart Armstrong?

[a1ex2001]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:57, goodymatt said:

https://x.com/theathleticfc/status/1697522177531416623?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ

https://x.com/solentsport/status/1697519668641116302?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ

https://x.com/alfiehouseecho/status/1697521108939882887?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ

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That looks promising, I looked on the city and saints sites and a few twitter links that didn't mention it, getting him in on loan looks like a great piece of business getting him permanently for as little as 20m if we go up looks like a steal.  Very happy with this deal lets hope the rest of the day goes as well!

[a1ex2001]

  On 01/09/2023 at 09:22, Saint_Ash said:

Like Stuart Armstrong?

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Seems to be in and out of the side the last couple of years which I have always felt was odd as he is one of our better creative options, if he is going to start regularly I wouldn't mind him being Captain not that I think it makes a great deal of odds who wears the arm band it is a bit of a British obsession that the rest of the world find a bit bizzare.

[Saint Garrett]

  On 01/09/2023 at 09:03, Dman said:

yep - It'll be interesting to see how Martin manages that. We've kinda shot ourselves in the foot giving Stephens the captaincy... I'm not sure he should even be starting. 

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I'm hoping he'll be ok with not playing...realistically Charles, Downes and TBH should all be starting. Bednarek won't be happy if he's on the bench, can't imagine Holgate would come here to be backup either. Smallbone will expect to play given him signing a new contract, and can't imagine Alcaraz will be happy on the bench. 

Nice to have competition for places, rather than trying to find XI that will be the least shit.

[sfc4prem]

I mean, wow. What a strong signing. Excellent work by Wilcox, Martin and the rest. Hopefully he settles in quickly and really solidifies the spine of the team. Whereas before we've seen the likes of Sargent strolling through the centre of our defence and scoring with ease and players unmarked in the centre of the box, hopefully now we will see a real presence there.

[LGTL]

Fantastic signing. A great start to the day..

[SNSUN]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:21, goodymatt said:

Obligation to buy if we go up at £20m, this is the signing of our summer for me. Flynn Downes comes close.

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Really hope we go up then and don't be all Saintsy and lose out on him permanently.

[saint lard]

Fantastic bit of business. Obviously he’s just been named in the latest England U21 squad….and Edozie gets his first call up too. 
 

[Chez]

Never seen him play. You guys seem to love him, so I'll take your word for it that he's great and look forward to seeing him tighten us up at the back. 

It's a long season, so having four `solid' center backs will come in very handy no doubt. Stephens injury being a perfect example. 

[Saint NL]

We have the start of a very good core of the team. Good signing, welcome THB.

[bluedave]

Hi, if I could give a view from City, think you've got a gem here in Taylor. I've watched him develop from U/16, think he nade is debut v Preston in the League Cup as a17 year old. Reminds me very much of John Stones, great reader of the game, strong in possession, wide range of passing. Future international in my opinion. Sad to see him leave but he needs to keep developing, something he'll get at  Saints. All the best. 

[Turkish]

  On 01/09/2023 at 10:51, bluedave said:

Hi, if I could give a view from City, think you've got a gem here in Taylor. I've watched him develop from U/16, think he nade is debut v Preston in the League Cup as a17 year old. Reminds me very much of John Stones, great reader of the game, strong in possession, wide range of passing. Future international in my opinion. Sad to see him leave but he needs to keep developing, something he'll get at  Saints. All the best. 

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Cheers. Im amazed we got him to be honest. Was sure a premier league team would sign him. Excellent work to get it done. He is exactly what we needed.

[egg]

  On 01/09/2023 at 10:52, Turkish said:

Cheers. Im amazed we got him to be honest. Was sure a premier league team would sign him. Excellent work to get it done. He is exactly what we needed.

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It's a great bit of business, and I can only assume it was delayed while he negotiated his extension and chunk of cash for signing it. It's a proper win/win for us, City, and the lad. 

[AlexLaw76]

  On 01/09/2023 at 10:54, egg said:

It's a great bit of business, and I can only assume it was delayed while he negotiated his extension and chunk of cash for signing it. It's a proper win/win for us, City, and the lad. 

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Got to be. Unless he is fluffing the fan base by saying he watched our games etc

[saintant]

Just watched his interview on Southampton FC Official site and was very impressed with the way he spoke. This has the potential to be one of our most exciting signings of recent years.

[Toadhall Saint]

Welcome aboard

[S-Clarke]

I wasn't even counting him as an option when we were thinking about new CB's this summer, he did so well at this level last year I assumed he was out of our reach.

I watched a few of Burnleys games last year because of Tella mainly, and THB is a royals Royce. PL level player without a doubt and this is a signing I'd have been chuffed with a PL level, so this is one I'm really excited about.

It's not just Burnley he excelled at, he was equally as impressive when England won the euro's.

The guy is a winner, championship title and a Euro's in 1 summer - need guys like him, so this is a signing the club have pulled the rabbit out of the hat on.

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[The Kraken]

  On 01/09/2023 at 13:40, S-Clarke said:

I wasn't even counting him as an option when we were thinking about new CB's this summer, he did so well at this level last year I assumed he was out of our reach.

I watched a few of Burnleys games last year because of Tella mainly, and THB is a royals Royce. PL level player without a doubt and this is a signing I'd have been chuffed with a PL level, so this is one I'm really excited about.

It's not just Burnley he excelled at, he was equally as impressive when England won the euro's.

The guy is a winner, championship title and a Euro's in 1 summer - need guys like him, so this is a signing the club have pulled the rabbit out of the hat on.

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Yep, very surprised we’ve managed to get him. Would’ve thought any loan would be to a PL side, but I thought a few PL sides would come in for him on a perm.

[wadesmith]

Does anyone remember when we collectively gave last years transfer window  8.8 out of ten ‘Just incredible’ was a phrase frequently used.

[Dark Munster]

  On 01/09/2023 at 15:48, The Kraken said:

Yep, very surprised we’ve managed to get him. Would’ve thought any loan would be to a PL side, but I thought a few PL sides would come in for him on a perm.

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We seem to have a very good relationship with City, and that can only have improved with the money they just got from the Lavia sell on. If we buy him I presume there will be another big sell on clause for City?

[Saint_clark]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:28, Turkish said:

Finish third on the last day of the season after going into it top, then lose on penalties in the play off final.

You heard it here first 

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He decides he fucking hates it in Southampton and skies his penalty to lose us the game.

[Patches O Houlihan]

  On 01/09/2023 at 08:29, Dman said:

I'm sure there was a Burnely fan on here a month or so ago - Mostly to talk about Tella. 

I'm fairly certain that he said when THB was mentioned that they have 3 really strong CB's so he might not actually get a game there. 

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Have had a read of their forum. Looks like they signed a German lad in January while THB had a short injury. Ekdal played superbly for his first 8 games and they kept 6 clean sheets. By that stage of the season Burnley were completely bossing the Championship and so THB found it hard to break back into the side. Since his two rival CBs were owned by Burnley and not on loan they stuck with them.

[Saint_clark]

When Charles came on it showed Holgate sitting down and THB looked massively pissed off that a CM was being brought on ahead of him at CB.

[saintant]

  On 02/09/2023 at 16:03, Saint_clark said:

When Charles came on it showed Holgate sitting down and THB looked massively pissed off that a CM was being brought on ahead of him at CB.

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Probably watched that shit show and thought what the feck have I done 🙂

[Turkish]

  On 02/09/2023 at 16:03, Saint_clark said:

When Charles came on it showed Holgate sitting down and THB looked massively pissed off that a CM was being brought on ahead of him at CB.

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You’ve completely made that scenario up in your head