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Southner

Southner

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Sweets for my sweet

Sugar for my right back

Your first touch thrills me so

 

We'll look a little bit silly if it turns out he has a first touch like a trampoline.

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Ted Bates Statue

Ted Bates Statue

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On 12/07/2024 at 12:06, Charlie Wayman said:

He's probably never heard of Southampton either.

Many people say that we're by far the greatest team the world has ever seen, so I reckon he has definitely heard of us, unless he's an idiot.

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Southner

Southner

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49 minutes ago, Ted Bates Statue said:

Many people say that we're by far the greatest team the world has ever seen, so I reckon he has definitely heard of us, unless he's an idiot.

And he'll be aware that we hate Pompey.

And he'll be aware that we hate Pompey.

CB Fry

CB Fry

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Just now, Turkish said:

We were just waiting for trump to be shot so we could take the headlines off him

Turn up when no one's looking is very much the Japanese way

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Turkish

Turkish

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6 minutes ago, CB Fry said:

Turn up when no one's looking is very much the Japanese way

Great to see we’re going to dominate the Asian market again, looking forward to our plain red shirt being released next week  

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Dusic

Dusic

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Well worth watching his full interview via the SaintsApp - definitely one of the best. 

Seems like a great guy, clued up and highly motivated to join.

Hopefully has a good pre season to hit the ground running.

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Suhari

Suhari

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Welcome to our newest Japanese star.

He's got some big boots to fill (just don't get one like Tadanari!)

Really hoping he delivers for us.

CSA96

CSA96

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43 minutes ago, Dusic said:

Well worth watching his full interview via the SaintsApp - definitely one of the best. 

Seems like a great guy, clued up and highly motivated to join.

Hopefully has a good pre season to hit the ground running.

Just watched, definitely agree. Seems like a character and could be a bit of a cult hero if he’s decent 

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CSA96

CSA96

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Q: What sort of impression did you get from the manager?

"I think he is a handsome guy, you know? He has a good beard and long hair. I want to be like him after the football career. I want to get some beard! But he's a very good guy. He's very kind and he told me about football things and life in Southampton. I have a good feeling with him and I can't wait to work with him."

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S-Clarke

S-Clarke

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Obligatory YouTube Video -

This is a really top draw signing for a newly promoted side IMO. Surprised we've managed to get this one over the line, he was being watched by some top European sides.

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for_heaven's_Saint

for_heaven's_Saint

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1 hour ago, S-Clarke said:

Obligatory YouTube Video -

This is a really top draw signing for a newly promoted side IMO. Surprised we've managed to get this one over the line, he was being watched by some top European sides.

Looks to have a lot of quality going forward. Only reservation defensively is that he seems to go to ground a lot. Could get caught out by better players if he doesn’t stay on his feet (like when he nearly took Edozie out at SMS last preseason). 

trousers

trousers

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3 hours ago, S-Clarke said:

Obligatory YouTube Video -

This is a really top draw signing for a newly promoted side IMO. Surprised we've managed to get this one over the line, he was being watched by some top European sides.

One assumes we'll be buying a speedy / instinctive centre forward that can actually get on the end of those excellent crosses...? :)

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manji

manji

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3 hours ago, davefizzy14 said:

Welcome onboard Yuki 😊 top signing. Loved his interview on the club app 😊

His interview was really good and he said “ yeah” every couple of sentences. Hugely important for every decent sportsman.

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Badger

Badger

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1 hour ago, manji said:

His interview was really good and he said “ yeah” every couple of sentences. Hugely important for every decent sportsman.

Not ‘yeah, definitely…’ Clearly a lot to learn but a good start. 

Badger

Badger

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5 hours ago, S-Clarke said:

This is a really top draw signing for a newly promoted side IMO. Surprised we've managed to get this one over the line, he was being watched by some top European sides.

Being watched and then having a bid submitted are two different things. Maybe clubs want to see how he steps up in a higher league before committing.

Although too early to go overboard about the signing, I’m reasonably optimistic on this one, and agree with someone saying he could become quite a cult hero. 
 

Also await the return of the bloke nearby being able to comment about ‘the jap’s’ playing well/shit or whatever 

Dark Munster

Dark Munster

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2 hours ago, trousers said:

One assumes we'll be buying a speedy / instinctive centre forward that can actually get on the end of those excellent crosses...? :)

Or a slow tall one?

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spyinthesky

spyinthesky

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15 hours ago, trousers said:

One assumes we'll be buying a speedy / instinctive centre forward that can actually get on the end of those excellent crosses...? :)

Not good in the air.

It's a 'No' from me then!!!!!!!!

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Miltonaggro

Miltonaggro

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On 14/07/2024 at 13:44, S-Clarke said:

Obligatory YouTube Video -

This is a really top draw signing for a newly promoted side IMO. Surprised we've managed to get this one over the line, he was being watched by some top European sides.

Can see Armstrong on the end of a few of those peach crosses into the box, but emphasises our need for that elusive centre forward. Hopefully BBD.

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suewhistle

suewhistle

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Let's hope Ross Stewart turns up to surprise us all..

 

Edit: had to go to the OS as I couldn't remember his name!

 

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Matty's Caddy

Matty's Caddy

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On 14/07/2024 at 17:08, trousers said:

One assumes we'll be buying a speedy / instinctive centre forward that can actually get on the end of those excellent crosses...? :)

Will suit Mara down to the ground

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Holmes_and_Watson

Holmes_and_Watson

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1 hour ago, Badger said:

Top man Yoshida.

There's a good feeling to this signing, that brings early optimism, hope he lives up to all the hopes we have for him.

When a like isn't enough...

We have some really lovely ex players and managers. That was great from Yoshida.

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CylonKing

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It's why we love our club, our true fan favourite players and the feeling of belonging. I'm not sure you get that with some other clubs. It's not the winning or glory, it's a deeper affinity, that some players get I think. Love Southampton, but wish it was easier to listen to match commentary outside of the Solent area.

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joninjapan

joninjapan

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Goal and assist in his debut, and perhaps getting us ready for his celebration songs, the commentator calls him "Sugar-wara" throughout...   (fifth and sixth goals )

 

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SambaMaverick

SambaMaverick

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I've said it before but why can't we go out and get two or three more like him? 24-26 so plenty of upside, comes from a middling league but has experience in Europe, decent fee... it just makes sense. 

Is it me or has scouting gone backwards? It's not just us, all PL clubs just seem to be tossing about the same pool of players ad infinitum.

Badger

Badger

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32 minutes ago, SambaMaverick said:

I've said it before but why can't we go out and get two or three more like him? 24-26 so plenty of upside, comes from a middling league but has experience in Europe, decent fee... it just makes sense. 

Is it me or has scouting gone backwards? It's not just us, all PL clubs just seem to be tossing about the same pool of players ad infinitum.

Think it might have improved a fraction over the last year (Downes, THB, and high hopes of Sugawara) but it still has a long way to go before it gets back to 2014-16 levels.  It's been a decline since then 2022/Jan 23 possibly the low point.

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Suhari

Suhari

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59 minutes ago, maysie said:

Thought he looked really good first half. Any word on why he was subbed? Injury?

Guessing it was tactical: with them down to 10, and likely to sit deep, bringing on a more tricky attacker did make sense. Although I'd have preferred taking off a CB.

Agreed though: I thought he was excellent. Really encouraging debut. Looks very good indeed.

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S-Clarke

S-Clarke

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I like him, a really technical player, got a lot of grit to him as well. A very, very good pickup by us for the price.

The cheap gems are still out there...! 

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