Guan 2.0

He was one of the names mentioned as back-up to Townsend (what a pair of heroes btw ).

I've heard Redmond, Brek Shea is a new one to me. Will check though.

As I said in my earlier posts (and FF echoed recently) I thought our first choice targets were unrealistic. When they weren't, pure dumb luck conspired against us. Look at Ings. Club were confident, good initial feedback, but as soon as Remy got injured, suddenly a move to saints was the last thing on his agent's mind. I don't think saints would ever deliberately wait until the final day, but events may conspire to force that situation. And I still am banking on one player only coming in.

Yep! Doesn't stop people making the same comment over and over though...

I think we'll see one player now, I don't see TA coming here now. I don't think anyone has come close to a good enough offer for the club to sell anyone, maybe an international loan. The trouble with Redmond is he seems a dedicated wing player, rather than be able to adapt, which has been a cornerstone of our recruitment scouting thus far.

Pretty much! Also, Clasie has been in consideration for a while. Be grateful that Vormer was only a momentary contemplation!

I have been away for a week, so will have to find out. If the Townswnd stuff is true, i will not bother to post but just save time and facepalm 100 times.

I have been away for a week, so will have to find out. If the Townswnd stuff is true, i will not bother to post but just save time and facepalm 100 times.

Everything was good, except a little bit of sharpness from Pelle, and our points total.

Everything was good, except a little bit of sharpness from Pelle, and our points total.

There's also Demographic C and D, who recognise that either A) It's a harmless promotion and anyway, their money isn't being used to pay for it, or B) It's not the first term break of University, so they have grown beyond the need to pull the wool from the eyes of all the 'sheep' with lifted insights which your second week seminar group assured you were 'wicked cool'. I found it was much better used on girls after lecture drinks, btw. HTH

It's not terrible by any means, and although yes, you can see the consultants fingerprints all over it, especially when it comes to hitting the key 'notes' and driving home the message, it's at least a production that is unlikely to inspire much mirth in other clubs fan bases. You contradict yourself with your description of the target demographic to who you feel it will appeal , then those you think will mock it, perhaps a little to keen to show your knowledge of the process (actually quite well known, no need to 'Check it out'). A good example of widespread acceptance of such would be the open letter by Lallana. Nearly every fan outside of Southampton thought it was a classy move.

No need. They already have us beat in the high concept advertising department [video=youtube;GRKcL4F-Z0U] I like our promo. As long as it stays as a single example anyway. We don't want to look like the WWF, this isn't Wrestling!

Moot point on this move! It's the new worst kept secret. But for the sake of tradition, why not!

If you read the quotes and original quotes it follows, it is easier to 'understade' the context. HTH.

What is rubbish? K billy and I were discussing this at length last night. Rojo was our first choice target, and we knew that (Gardos) was close. The only time we've 'bluffed' with a move was ward, and after consulting both of our sources, we do not believe this to be the case.

This is the version I have heard.

Indeed he did. Check out his other recent posts!

Sometimes terms are agreed and deals put in place, and medicals are delayed by other transfers at their and others clubs.

Indeed. However the announcement, like a few others around the club was delayed by a few days while we finalised new recruits (it seems the club is learning after all!).

As has been mentioned elsewhere on here, Depends on Osvaldo/Celtic Results/Ability to convince Vlarr. Clubs estimates for signings have been pushed back a few days, as you may have noticed! Still, none of our 'Massive' targets are making positive noises though. But our other, lesser well known targets look good.

Club stooge

:)

In total, 70m more than we have with our latest transfers. However, that includes signing on fees and wages, as well as transfer fees. I know that number has been bandied about, but not sure if the fact that it had to pay for everything was known to all. 1 of our incoming transfers is seen as an improving squad player, the other first team. I know it's an open secret anyway, but I said i wouldn't state names. Pointless, if you ask me! And no, they weren't our first choice. Let's just hope that our latest outgoing doesn't waste too much time adjusting his specs, and we can get these over the line.

So answering as much as i can... Osvaldo frees up another space, so 5-6 instead of 4-5. Only 1 of the loans is, t'other is a recent addition to targets. Outfield players - Many of our targets are very exciting. Whether any will come is another matter. Same goes for money spent. Everybody at the club knows how soon the season starts, but do not want to spend money for the sake of it. Separate from the above, is my personal opinion that unless we can make a marquee signing soon (and Vlarr doens't count IMO), we will have to get as high as possible, and hope to improve before Morgan goes (as long as he hasn't made it impossible to stay before the season begins).