beatlesaint Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 So I'm guessing he'll play through the middle.........then when Stewart is fit, ahem, he can play out wide and cut in like Armstrong does on the other side ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 7 minutes ago, Turkish said: my sources tell me you might need to buy a box of kleenex. Tears of disappointment...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 12 hours ago, Patches O Houlihan said: Rovers fan in that earlier video suggested that BBD's slow start there was because he wasn't being played on the left. Seems to have supported Alexi Sanchez playing for Chile, also from the left. So that's BBD on the left and Arma on the right - the Blackburn dream team reuinted. Do we play 3-5-2, or 4-2-2-2? or will we continue to play 4-3-3 and play Stewart or AN Other between them (or Dibling as a false 9!) Maybe we will look to bring Sam Gallagher in. The question will be whether he has finished his growth spurts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Medical this afternoon 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Will be interesting to see if its a permanent move or a loan with oprion as this suggests: https://www.footballinsider247.com/ben-brereton-diaz-jets-in-today-for-southampton-medical-sources/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 2 minutes ago, Dusic said: Will be interesting to see if its a permanent move or a loan with oprion as this suggests: https://www.footballinsider247.com/ben-brereton-diaz-jets-in-today-for-southampton-medical-sources/ Would make sense from an accounting sense, also mitigates things if we get relegated and he is on high wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 4 hours ago, Sergei Gotsmanov said: What do Shef United and Blackburn say about him? Only the second half of the season, but he was in the running for Sheff U's player of the season - not hard going by how horrific they were though. The general consensus with their fans is that had he been there from the start, they'd have been much more competitive as he changed their attack around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 11 minutes ago, Dusic said: Will be interesting to see if its a permanent move or a loan with oprion as this suggests: https://www.footballinsider247.com/ben-brereton-diaz-jets-in-today-for-southampton-medical-sources/ The loan would make sense to me - keeps our powder dry this summer in relation to PSR, so we get a striker but on our books this year we haven't paid anything (bar a loan fee). Could be one like the THB one, turns into an obligation process if we stay up - but the loan just expires if we go down. Protects both parties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 1 minute ago, S-Clarke said: Only the second half of the season, but he was in the running for Sheff U's player of the season - not hard going by how horrific they were though. The general consensus with their fans is that had he been there from the start, they'd have been much more competitive as he changed their attack around. Consensus seems to me that he had a fantastic start but lost his way somewhat towards the end of the season (not surprising really given their team.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 15 minutes ago, Colinjb said: Would make sense from an accounting sense, also mitigates things if we get relegated and he is on high wages. A club standard 40% reduction in wage clause included in contracts does that. Like last time... https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1657433490302877696 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 1 hour ago, Matthew Le God said: A club standard 40% reduction in wage clause included in contracts does that. Like last time... https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1657433490302877696 It does however avoid the initial outlay on a transfer fee, more to the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Hopeful that this is going to be one the best signings in the forward area that we’ve made in a long while - a definite upgrade on Adams it would appear but I’m not getting too excited until I see how he fits into RM’s system and makes use of the delivery from the rest of the team. Love the fact that he seems to have much more fluidity about his play and two feet that work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 If he's flown over today for his medical, where's the grainy, secret mobile photo uploads? I won't believe it until I see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 https://x.com/solentsport/status/1817984206179549439?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ BBC Radio Sheffield’s Andy Giddings on BBD and if he’s a good signing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 2 hours ago, Saint_Ash said: If he's flown over today for his medical, where's the grainy, secret mobile photo uploads? I won't believe it until I see them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 I assume if he can open the Drs surgery door and walk in he's passed his Saints medical ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Just now, East Kent Saint said: I assume if he can open the Drs surgery door and walk in he's passed his Saints medical ? Don't be daft...someone usually opens the door for them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 32 minutes ago, trousers said: Hmmm. Looks like an old photo of the lesser seen David Hirst to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31cc Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 1 hour ago, trousers said: Is that the 24/25 third away kit? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 1 hour ago, East Kent Saint said: I assume if he can open the Drs surgery door and walk in he's passed his Saints medical ? why ,lets hope hes booked online ,just like the rest of us.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 2 hours ago, trousers said: Don't be daft...someone usually opens the door for them... And they are allowed to limp in on crutches swear blind it’s just a knock and they will be back in a couple of weeks! I’m hoping the doc who signed off Delgado is long retired and that the one who signed of Stewart has been struck off by the GMC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Marky Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 13 hours ago, trousers said: Tears of disappointment...? A typical clue that can cover all possible outcomes, as per usual 🥱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Toadhall Saint Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Welcome aboard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hypochondriac Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Lovely stuff. Immediately strengthens us in attack. Isn't a perfect signing but can grow with us so, in that respect suits us perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 18 hours ago, trousers said: The facial hair was the big giveaway on this one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Happy with that - looks decent enough - nothing groundbreaking but think he will do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 We're certainly building the Championship team of the year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Good bit of business and done early enough so he can come in and be ready for the start of the season. Definitely improves the forward line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitch Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Good signing, just the sort we need. Gritty and willing to work hard in the system. His connection to AA is an added bonus. Definite upgrade on Che IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Good signing. Reckon he'll get 15+ goals for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kenilworthy Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 1 minute ago, Saint_clark said: Good signing. Reckon he'll get 15+ goals for us. If him and AA get 15 goals between them it could well be enough to make a difference this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 An idea of RM's thinking... "I'm really delighted to welcome Ben to the group. He's a versatile and intelligent footballer, capable of playing in a number of positions across the forward line. "He is a strong, powerful runner and a confident finisher with a good goalscoring record, including last season's spell in the Premier League in which he adapted to the level extremely quickly. "He is a proper team player and the sort of hard-working, hungry character we want in our squad. His athleticism and physicality makes him a great fit for the Premier League, and we think he has all the tools to add to our attacking options." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 1 minute ago, CSA96 said: An idea of RM's thinking... "I'm really delighted to welcome Ben to the group. He's a versatile and intelligent footballer, capable of playing in a number of positions across the forward line. "He is a strong, powerful runner and a confident finisher with a good goalscoring record, including last season's spell in the Premier League in which he adapted to the level extremely quickly. "He is a proper team player and the sort of hard-working, hungry character we want in our squad. His athleticism and physicality makes him a great fit for the Premier League, and we think he has all the tools to add to our attacking options." TLDR? He's young, hungry and guaranteed to improve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 6 minutes ago, Kenilworthy said: If him and AA get 15 goals between them it could well be enough to make a difference this season I don't see how we get both in the side. Both look incredibly similar imo. Neither good enough to play through the middle and both like cuttting in from the left. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 10 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Good signing. Reckon he'll get 15+ goals for us. Bloody hell, really? More than a good signing if he gets that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 1 minute ago, Dman said: I don't see how we get both in the side. Both look incredibly similar imo. Neither good enough to play through the middle and both like cuttting in from the left. Considering Armstrong just spent the entire season playing on the right wing I have no idea what you're talking about. 3 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 (edited) 1 minute ago, Dman said: I don't see how we get both in the side. Both look incredibly similar imo. Neither good enough to play through the middle and both like cuttting in from the left. Armstrong spent most of his time last season on the right, so perhaps there are times where RM will play Arma on the right and Ben off the left, with a central focal point to bring others into play (new player/Stewart) - makes sense on the face of it given how high RM pushes his full backs Edited July 30 by CSA96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Just now, Farmer Saint said: Bloody hell, really? More than a good signing if he gets that. 6 goals in 14 games for a pretty lacklustre Sheffield United side last season. We are good at creating chances just are pretty wasteful with them, he could be a really good fit for us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Just now, Saint_clark said: 6 goals in 14 games for a pretty lacklustre Sheffield United side last season. We are good at creating chances just are pretty wasteful with them, he could be a really good fit for us. I'm not saying he won't, but it's very bullish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Ben Brereton Diaz on Russell Martin: "He was lively when I met him, I think he sniffed my hair at one point, but yeah - I've only heard great things about the gaffer and I can't wait to work with him." 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Considering Armstrong just spent the entire season playing on the right wing I have no idea what you're talking about. Is that right? being honest, last season is already a bt of a blur, but I thought from Jan onwards, Brooks was playing on the right? But I guess a front 3 of BBD <someone> AA could work pretty nicely. Still wouldn't mind seeing Alcaraz played through the middle.. I wonder if BBD ability to speak spanish might help.. Edited July 30 by Dman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 15 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Good signing. Reckon he'll get 15+ goals for us. I’d be pleasantly surprised if he scored 10. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Good signing, especially for that money. 10-12 goals this season should be realistic. Seems like a good character, decent age and something to prove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Just now, Lighthouse said: I’d be pleasantly surprised if he scored 10. he got half that in 16 games for one of the shittest teams in Premier Soccerball history. 10-12 should be realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Well, if he's the Che replacement then 7+ is a good season. If he hits 10+ then he's had a very good season for a £7m signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 2 minutes ago, CSA96 said: Well, if he's the Che replacement then 7+ is a good season. If he hits 10+ then he's had a very good season for a £7m signing Nosies suggest we're looking to get another forward in. I suspect he's a replacement for Brooks / Fraser. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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