qwertyell Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Good stuff. Always seemed a level headed chap (apart from getting sent off against Swansea having lost his head) and has learned the hard way that a football career's a lot more fun when you play every week. Future captain? Sent from my VF-895N using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Timmier Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 This doesn't make any sense to me at all. I'm sure I read on Saintsweb that all our best players are desperate to leave and as for that Les Reed, he is completely incompetent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Just shows they keep them where possible. I've no doubt Wanyama and Mane were offered good deals, but left. So be it. We're moving forward and progressing in the most stable, sensible way possible. I really think several clubs are going to waste huge sums of money this summer and still struggle. We may have our difficult patches but outside the obvious top 4/5 clubs I think Saints have the best future over the next five years or so. BIB And that probably says more about Wanyama and mane than it does about Saints. Great news extending Bertrand, seems like we are ticking them off one at a time in order of priority. Long then Tadic next. Would love to see Fonte rewarded with security of a long contract but maybe he's getting on a bit now, no room fo sentiment in this game . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Fantastic news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Brilliant. Class player. Long and Tadic hopefully next in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBizzier69 Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Top news, things starting to come together quite nicely. Bertrand also reminds of Ragnar from Vikings, of whom I'm a massive fan. Interesting personal thought of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Good news. And hopefully no buy out clause. Or at least not one that's too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Good news. Really warmed to him since he joined and he fully deserves the new deal. Our squad is coming together for the new season nicely. #wemelton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 A delighted Ryan Bertrand explained that Southampton's ambition was an important factor in his decision to sign a new five-year contract at the club. Bertrand today put pen to paper on a new deal that takes him through until 2021, joining a growing list of key players to have committed their long-term futures to St Mary's. Speaking to Southampton's official YouTube channel, the 26-year-old, who arrived from Chelsea in 2014, said the club's forward-thinking approach and desire to progress was one of the reasons he wanted to sign a new deal. "I'm very pleased," he said. "It's been a fantastic move for me since the day I came to this club and I look forward to many more successful years and really pushing forward. "I've enjoyed my football here. I've really enjoyed the club, and the fans have been fantastic with me personally as well, so I couldn't think of any better place to play football and to keep on developing. "The club is always thinking forward and I really want to be a part of that, and I am sure we can go on to achieve even better things." Bertrand explained that seeing Virgil van Dijk, Fraser Forster, James Ward-Prowse and Steven Davis also sign new long-term deals in recent weeks and months had given him further encouragement for the years ahead. "It was massive," he said. "To see all the boys sit down and commit, I knew I wanted to do it from the start too, and thankfully we've got it done. "It's such a good moment, but I'm looking forward to just getting on with the football now and when we come back for pre-season really going again." Read more at http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/20160712-ryan-bertrand-southampton-contract-ambition-3181460.aspx#pqc4idv5f4CVOT37.99 Not sure he actually mentions ambition here, but a good sign all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 A massive signing for the club. Ryan is a great footballer, a clever chap and an important part of our dressing room. Great work by the club and Shane to follow! Fact or hope ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?45712-Keeping-track-of-the-contracts&highlight=keeping+track#.V4TyGbgrKhc Thanks couldn't find it for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picard Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Fact or hope ?! Le Goddard is fact. Fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangely Brown Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Love it when a plan starts coming together. Now hopefully people will take a deep breath and stop thinking that the club doesn't know what it's doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Fact or hope ?! I reckon he'll be the next one to sign an extension. Probably similar to Ryan, likely been drafted already awaiting his signature when he comes back from his break. Tadic I'm not so sure about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Les Reed is useless and doesn't know what he is doing. It not just Les it all of them, they have not got a clue, why they keep on signing key players on long term contracts is beyond me what a waste of our money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintmike5 Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Only a few weeks ago we were persuading players to sign 6 year contract extensions, now we can only manage 5. Shows what a step backwards the club has taken.....Les out! OK melt over! Fantastic news, one of my favourite players of the last 2 years. I think it's entirely right that we prioritise spending a decent amount of our incoming transfer and TV money rewarding the players for the job they have done, and keeping a happy and committed team into the bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Sorry should actually have said, great news another major piece of the jigsaw secured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 We must now be upgraded to "run like a 1* guest house" now surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Koeman sold out - plus many were never convinced by him (rightly or wrongly) Mane was always going (Liverpool overpaid IMO) Vic was always going (the club did well to get another year out of him) made a PROFIT on a 31 year old striker Seem to have brought in two decent prospects (although I admit to having little knowledge of the Dane) and have tied down some big players to long contracts... I really feel optimistic about our dealings this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Really great news...a sign that the ship is not unstable...it's just rid itself of a few rats. Les Reed is a complete waste of space of course...is clueless...etc. What's left to do? I think we just need a flexible left/right sided attacking winger type similar to Mane. If available, would love to bring Theo home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy from saints Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 We must have one of the best, most settled defences in the league now with VVD, Forster, Bertrand and the two Euro champions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Oh my god. The club don't know what they're doing Les reed is clueless We're going to get relegated No ambition Sell all our good players Did I miss anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Great news. Tadic and long please next. Get Chamberlain in out wide, a number 10 and another keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Bumbling clueless Les Reed can never get any deals over the line or ever convince anyone to stay ever. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Ryan is a very shrewd guy, given his almost last chance at Saints he has grabbed it with both hands, improved himself beyond measure, become a regular first pick on the team sheet and forced his way into the England squad. No way was he going to rock his little boat in the choppy waters of Saints close season squall. Some players never learn when they are well off, they think it is all about money. Ryan clearly is not one of those at all. Good luck to him, I'm chuffed as bunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Good news was worried about loosing him but hoped his previous experience would encourage him to stick around and do it proved! I'm sure he is on a hefty wedge but will be great to have him here for a few more seasons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Top news, things starting to come together quite nicely. Bertrand also reminds of Ragnar from Vikings, of whom I'm a massive fan. Interesting personal thought of the day. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Superb news. Loving all the sarcastic comments. It's like Turkish and Dalek spawned a dozen sordid love children that somehow failed to inherit any of the positive attributes of either parent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy9143 Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 I'm a little worried about Cedric. I noticed the Echo reported that Puell's 'priority' was a right back. Why? Without wishing to state the obvious, we have, by definition, one of the best right backs in Europe and a pretty decent back-up in Martina, so I'm a little puzzled by this and I really hope we are not expecting to lose Cedric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Get in. Best news of the summer so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Not sure he actually mentions ambition here, but a good sign all the same. "I'm very pleased," he said. "It's been a fantastic move for me since the day I came to this club and I look forward to many more successful years and really pushing forward. "I've enjoyed my football here. I've really enjoyed the club, and the fans have been fantastic with me personally as well, so I couldn't think of any better place to play football and to keep on developing. "The club is always thinking forward and I really want to be a part of that, and I am sure we can go on to achieve even better things." How is that not talking about ambition? Or is the actual specific word "ambition" really that important to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Oh my god. The club don't know what they're doing Les reed is clueless We're going to get relegated No ambition Sell all our good players Did I miss anything? Something about Skacel maybe? Delighted at this news! One of our best and most consistent players since returning to the PL. Brilliant, brilliant news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasSaint Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Ryan is a very shrewd guy, given his almost last chance at Saints he has grabbed it with both hands, improved himself beyond measure, become a regular first pick on the team sheet and forced his way into the England squad. No way was he going to rock his little boat in the choppy waters of Saints close season squall. Some players never learn when they are well off, they think it is all about money. Ryan clearly is not one of those at all. Good luck to him, I'm chuffed as bunny. Exactly, the grass in not always greener on the other side! Great signing and a great sign of intent by our board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Monkey Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Bet he must be on a 1/3rd of Pelles salary.......still loads of dosh though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Bet he must be on a 1/3rd of Pelles salary.......still loads of dosh though He'll probably scrape by. Great news, btw. Well chuffed with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 We had four guaranteed starters last season: Forster, Fonte, Virgil and Bertrand. Three of those have signed new, long contracts and one has just won the Euros. This is good! Just need one more quality forward and a GK and we're looking strong. Any more than that is a bonus really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 12 July, 2016 Share Posted 12 July, 2016 Fonte next please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 Great news for the club and Ryan. He is such an excellent and consistant player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 Fonte next please! He's still got 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 Whilst it is great news , do contracts actually really mean anything anymore except for a large wedge for the selling club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 Whilst it is great news , do contracts actually really mean anything anymore except for a large wedge for the selling club? Apart from confirming a players commitment, stopping silly rumors in the lead up to his contract expiry and putting the club in the strongest position. I'd say they mean a fair bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 He's still got 2 years. To paraphrase and get the gist if not the actual words from a movie ( Saturday Night Fever i think the movie and the quote was Jt's dad decrying his son's small wage rise saying it was worth less than the pay rise itself something like 3 bits is not worth 2 bits nowadays or something like that) : Two years is not worth one years nowadays. By the time you are into month 23 to go you are wondering about the future, wondering about what you are going to do as you enter the last 12 months of your contract in which you are able to become a free agent, wondering whats the best way to secure your job your salary your future for you and family, wondering wondering wondering...when you are supposed to be concentrating on being the team captain, on stopping the CF from scoring, on keeping clean sheets, on developing your newbie payers into the southampton family.... IF Jose Fonte has only got two years left then because of what i've said above, and lets be honest also because of the great honor he has brought our club being team captain and European Champion (how much more credibility does our team have now to potential recruits because of that?)he should be given a one year extension minimum with a raise immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 Apart from confirming a players commitment, stopping silly rumors in the lead up to his contract expiry and putting the club in the strongest position. I'd say they mean a fair bit. Exactly it shows the player wants to be here and it shows contrary to what some seem to think that the club do try to persuade senior players to stay and not just sell them off at the first sniff of a bid. It also puts his value up significantly in the transfer window so if Liverpool do really want him they will have to dig very deep indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 To paraphrase and get the gist if not the actual words from a movie ( Saturday Night Fever i think the movie and the quote was Jt's dad decrying his son's small wage rise saying it was worth less than the pay rise itself something like 3 bits is not worth 2 bits nowadays or something like that) : Two years is not worth one years nowadays. By the time you are into month 23 to go you are wondering about the future, wondering about what you are going to do as you enter the last 12 months of your contract in which you are able to become a free agent, wondering whats the best way to secure your job your salary your future for you and family, wondering wondering wondering...when you are supposed to be concentrating on being the team captain, on stopping the CF from scoring, on keeping clean sheets, on developing your newbie payers into the southampton family.... IF Jose Fonte has only got two years left then because of what i've said above, and lets be honest also because of the great honor he has brought our club being team captain and European Champion (how much more credibility does our team have now to potential recruits because of that?)he should be given a one year extension minimum with a raise immediately. He's already on a pretty decent wage and will be 34 when his contract runs out, that's getting pretty old by Premier League standards and I'd hope we have a replacement by them. You got to be joking about him worrying for his families security. He takes home more money each week than most of us would in a year, the bloke is a multi millionaire. I think we should let him see out his last 2 years, give him a testimonial at the end and say thank you for your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 Very pleased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 To paraphrase and get the gist if not the actual words from a movie ( Saturday Night Fever i think the movie and the quote was Jt's dad decrying his son's small wage rise saying it was worth less than the pay rise itself something like 3 bits is not worth 2 bits nowadays or something like that) : Two years is not worth one years nowadays. By the time you are into month 23 to go you are wondering about the future, wondering about what you are going to do as you enter the last 12 months of your contract in which you are able to become a free agent, wondering whats the best way to secure your job your salary your future for you and family, wondering wondering wondering...when you are supposed to be concentrating on being the team captain, on stopping the CF from scoring, on keeping clean sheets, on developing your newbie payers into the southampton family.... IF Jose Fonte has only got two years left then because of what i've said above, and lets be honest also because of the great honor he has brought our club being team captain and European Champion (how much more credibility does our team have now to potential recruits because of that?)he should be given a one year extension minimum with a raise immediately. In two years time we will be 34 how many more big contracts do you think he will get? at the most the club will offer him one more year after that. I Imagine he is already planning forretirement and his new role as International Player Liaison Executive (or something) at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 Absolutely amazing news this is! Ryan really is a top draw player. Long & Tadic signed up next please. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumstead_Saint Posted 13 July, 2016 Share Posted 13 July, 2016 Over the moon! After a miserable May I'm starting to enjoy the Saints summer for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindaloo Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 Anyone know if the squad numbers have been released yet? Can't seem to see it anywhere and my son wants Bertrand on the back. Was hoping to get this Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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