Saint Charlie

Reading apparantly signing Royston Drenthe on a 3 year deal. A most un Adkins like signing - bound to end in disaster, he is a talented player but complete nutter.

It worth a shout tbh. We would need someone who would be ok to remain in the Hotel for the duration, with only the internet and some Saints shadowing to keep them occupied. Any thoughts?

Who are the SWF sources at the De Vere and Limehouse? If we all chipped in we could book a room in each for the remainder of the window to do some spying.

We have a good history with players who have girls names...Maya, Marians....

Good to get is sorted before the U20 WC as if he plays a blinder there might be more interest.

Not bothered if Guly stays or goes and not like we would get a big fee for him.

Sky saying tonight that Groningen want De Ridder because Villa are after their winger Bacuna.

He doesn't have anymore idea than anyone else.

Groningen want De Ridder according to Sky.

De Ridder looked exciting and has been a huge flop. Some on here declared we wouldn't miss Chamberlain after signing him. Idiakez too.

Clearly tomorrow he will announce he is leaving rather than necessarily saying where he is going.

How many Blue Square teams did Barca beat last season?

Agree. Have to remember too that he has been doing well for over 2 years and will have been watched extensively. Yet no real big team has moved for him.

People often say this but have we ever revealed signings along with a Kit? Surely its better for the media team to spread out what happens anyway?

Will be interesting to see what happens in this, would on the face of it make sense. Reports I read from Spain suggested his main options were Olympiakos, Real Betis and Saints. http://www.fuerzaperica.com/betis_olimpiacos_y_southampton_posibles_destinos_para_verdu-itemap-67-52309-1.htm

Plus absolutely buzzing when we beat off major competition to sign Jonno Quick. What a coup!

Verdu would be good, is an 80 rated player on Fifa. If we could sign 3 80+ players then it would be a class window.

Might still happen, there can be loads of reasons for delays. Wonder if there is anything in this Verdu story or if its yet more lazy journalism.

Could go for a domestic one. Wolves set to sign Frazer Richardson after he release from Soton. That would get on the Wolves Forums by end of day.

Okore is interesting Villa. Hull make 4m bid for Gary Hooper Source: SSN

Jwp

Brings the price down. He is the best CB in central Europe.

No worries, thanks for posting that snippet.

Yeah he said the other day that we havent had an interest in him this window.

MP suggested he wanted his squad in place but acknowledged it would be hard to do that because you are reliant on other players and clubs. Would imagine we go back same time as Chelsea