Mr X Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 According to this no immediate plans to replace fonte http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/10736902/claude-puel-happy-with-southamptons-defence-despite-jose-fonte-sale Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 According to this no immediate plans to replace fonte http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/10736902/claude-puel-happy-with-southamptons-defence-despite-jose-fonte-sale Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Would be folly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Doesn't actually say that - very misleading thread title.... "It's a long time with a lot injuries for Gardos," said Puel of the Romanian. "But he came back for the U23s before (Wednesday's 1-0 defeat of Norwich) with a good level and we will see if we just have Jack (Stephens) and Florin (Gardos) or you might see another player (now Fonte has left). "Florin comes back in at an interesting level. We know he's had different injuries and we will see in the reflection to see if Florin can participate with the squad at a good level. We will see this. Potentially he will be given a chance, however it says he's weighing it up. I would expect we're working pretty tirelessly to try and get someone, however we won't panic by and will go into Feb as we are unless we can find a deal that is worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Oh well. We've had it worse. Just a shame history is repeating itself after a few fruitful years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 more lies from Les Reed then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 more lies from Les Reed then Gardos will be like have a new signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 more lies from Les Reed then Why is anyone surprised?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggytrousers Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 more lies from Les Reed then Claude Puel saying "you might see another player" means Les Reed is lying ?????? How on earth do you reach that twisted conclusion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 more lies from Les Reed then Or.... he was clever/devious enough to not specify if Fonte's replacement (as one of our regular centre backs) would come from within the wider squad or via a new signing. His words can be interpreted either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Claude Puel saying "you might see another player" means Les Reed is lying ?????? How on earth do you reach that twisted conclusion ? you can clearly see with the drip feeding of these comments from the club, talking ip Yoshida in the match day program and the talk of gardos being back, that the fans are being primed for no Fonte replacement coming in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Gardos will be like have a new signing. It will take ten games or so for him to get up to speed. By then the season will be almost over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringwood Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 if Austin replaced Pelle then ? will replace VVD not Fonte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggytrousers Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 It will take ten games or so for him to get up to speed. By then the season will be almost over. Won't that also be true about a new signing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Would be foolish to say anything else really, otherwise you're damaging your own negotiating position. Can't read anything into it either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Gardros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Anybody that went to Sheffield United in the league cup will rightly be worried by thought of Gardos playing for us. I can't follow so many fans saying that they would rather have Yoshida than Fonte. He may be a bit of a cock, he maybe slightly slower than last season but if I was picking the team and had the choice between Fonte and Maya , Yoshida would always be on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Or.... he was clever/devious enough to not specify if Fonte's replacement (as one of our regular centre backs) would come from within the wider squad or via a new signing. His words can be interpreted either way. Pretty sure he said "sign a replacement" which I think is unambiguous. We will sign a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 So basically Puel said we may buy a new defender, and people still come on here to vent their negativity. What do you want him to say instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 as Austin beknown to us was the replacement of Pelle no doubt we bought somebody a couple of seasons back who was to replace Fonte lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 If this is true then I can only believe in the summer the club will be sold after all the assets have been stripped from the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry12 Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 I must be a footballing genius cos I predicted this on the UI earlier in the week. Ideal opportunity for Les to pocket £8m and rub his hands at the bank balance. According to this no immediate plans to replace fonte http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/10736902/claude-puel-happy-with-southamptons-defence-despite-jose-fonte-sale Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 you can clearly see with the drip feeding of these comments from the club, talking ip Yoshida in the match day program and the talk of gardos being back, that the fans are being primed for no Fonte replacement coming in WAAAAAAAAAH WAAAAAAAAAH!!! MUMMY I WEE'D MY BED!! WAAAAAAAAH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 It will take ten games or so for him to get up to speed. By then the season will be almost over. The league season is already over for us anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 WAAAAAAAAAH WAAAAAAAAAH!!! MUMMY I WEE'D MY BED!! WAAAAAAAAH!! Are you bum chums with ALWAYS_SFC? You seem to be picking up slack during the little fella's absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 A strong defence? A team that's shipped 10 goals in our last 4 league games... what a load of horse ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Anybody that went to Sheffield United in the league cup will rightly be worried by thought of Gardos playing for us. I can't follow so many fans saying that they would rather have Yoshida than Fonte. He may be a bit of a cock, he maybe slightly slower than last season but if I was picking the team and had the choice between Fonte and Maya , Yoshida would always be on the bench. judging Gardos on the same game that prompted my famous Mane thread is a mistake imo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughieslastminutegoal Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 you can clearly see with the drip feeding of these comments from the club, talking ip Yoshida in the match day program and the talk of gardos being back, that the fans are being primed for no Fonte replacement coming in So why shouldn't "the club" have views to air? Or are you another of these "supporters" who claim they love the club then promptly accuse them of constantly lying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Benali Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Guessing Gunnery was Always then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Would be folly! He was midfielder wasn't he? Retired now anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 (edited) judging Gardos on the same game that prompted my famous Mane thread is a mistake imo! Fair play- you are of course right he shouldn't be judged on that one performance. However the thought of him playing premier league football after nearly 2 years out, based on what I've seen of him, doesn't fill me with confidence. I'd have thought 8-12 games in the U23's or out on loan somewhere playing regularly, then bring him back .As we've seen with JRod trying to regain, form,fitness and confidence in the first team is very difficult. Edited 21 January, 2017 by AK Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 more lies from Les Reed then Did he technically say we'dsigned someone or just have a replacement? Looks like Les Reed got his replacement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 (edited) Pretty sure he said "sign a replacement" which I think is unambiguous. We will sign a replacement. This is how the Telegraph reported Reed: So, he didn't use the word "sign", but I can see why that might be the most logical conclusion from what Reed said (even though 'replacing from within' is still a valid interpretation) Edit: that said, Reed's last sentence there, about it not happening if at the end if the window, tends to suggest that the 'replacement' would be a signing, so, on reflection I think Reed may have been economical with the truth here... Edited 21 January, 2017 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 The league season is already over for us anyway. Don't understand this logic...we have another 4 months, and could easily be dragged into a relegation battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaWaiToGO Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Yoshida being first choice is a one way ticket to relegation. The guy has had 3 years with our coaching and is still a ticking time bomb in every game. We needed another CB anyway, and to hear rumours we won't be replacing is very worrying. Gardos hasn't played in two years, and even when he did play for us he looked wooden - so to rely on him as back up is naive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Would be folly! Could be suicide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBizzier69 Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Would be folly! Won't be him, he's not a defender. Don't think he'd want to come back either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 This is how the Telegraph reported Reed: So, he didn't use the word "sign", but I can see why that might be the most logical conclusion from what Reed said (even though 'replacing from within' is still a valid interpretation) Edit: that said, Reed's last sentence there, about it not happening if at the end if the window, tends to suggest that the 'replacement' would be a signing, so, on reflection I think Reed may have been economical with the truth here... Fine, but to me that is semantics, and if Reed is going to treat me/us like ****ing morons, then I am not sure it will go down too well. If we replace from within, I really have no problem with that, that is, if they can do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Gardos was pretty ordinary in the U23s against Arsenal. An international at that level should look outstanding but I was surprised that he was playing at the same level as everybody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 if Austin replaced Pelle then ? will replace VVD not Fonte What striker did we lose last january then? Don't understand everyones reaction to this. If we signed Gardos today for £7million quid, everyone would be saying "let's see what he can do". Yet because he's been out injured for a while after looking decent and settling in well, he's being written off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Gardos was pretty ordinary in the U23s against Arsenal. An international at that level should look outstanding but I was surprised that he was playing at the same level as everybody else. He played against Crawley in the Checkatrade Trophy too, as I recollect Wasn't put under too much pressure and have to bear in mind he is rusty after a lengthy absence but he certainly didn't look up to the rigours of Prem football on that display. All very worrying!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 If this is true then I can only believe in the summer the club will be sold after all the assets have been stripped from the club. I do fu kin wish you would fall down the steps sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 The league season is already over for us anyway. Is it? Winning the title, champions league and Europe maybe. But still a lot to play for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Don't understand this logic...we have another 4 months, and could easily be dragged into a relegation battle. defeat tomorrow and we will be virtually in one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Well I guess it's time to wish him good luck for the rest of the season then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Claude Puel saying "you might see another player" means Les Reed is lying ?????? How on earth do you reach that twisted conclusion ? Easily really, Reed promised we wouldn't sell Fonte unless we had his replacement signed up!! Quick as a flash fook all from Reed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Reedtard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 21 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 21 January, 2017 What striker did we lose last january then? Don't understand everyones reaction to this. If we signed Gardos today for £7million quid, everyone would be saying "let's see what he can do". Yet because he's been out injured for a while after looking decent and settling in well, he's being written off. Apart from he hadn't looked "decent" the times he has played for us he looked very suspect & gave the ball away a lot in dangerous areas also looked very slow Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 (edited) Apart from he hadn't looked "decent" the times he has played for us he looked very suspect & gave the ball away a lot in dangerous areas also looked very slow Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Exactly. He was third choice behind Yoshi even when fit. He had one good half away at Man U but his performance away at Sheff United still gives me nightmares...awful! The other point which I think makes fans rightly sceptical is that JRod was out for a similar length of time and he hasn't yet looked anything like being back to his best. We could afford to carry Jay a bit in some of his comeback games but you can't carry a centre back and, whilst Jay was brilliant pre injury, the jury was still out on Gardos. Edited 21 January, 2017 by James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 Gardos isn't the answer unless we want to become worse. He should really be loaned out and sold in the summer or sold now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 21 January, 2017 Share Posted 21 January, 2017 If we don't replace fonte and get a new striker this month then Les Reed is blatantly taking the fans for mugs. No excuse for not addressing both positions. Both been known for some time. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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