Bakovnetski Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 This is not a "God he's been here a week and we haven't signed anyone...I'm desparate" thread...too many already. But there is a distinct lack of rumour-mongering going on for players that are potentially Saints bound in the press or among the ITK-ers who live or work close to SMS. What's up? This can't be all teutonic cloak-and-dagger, it's the Football League in England and its usually as leaky as a sieve. We need more of this entertainment on this forum otherwise all we have is outbound players and HCDAJFU fantasy. C'mon guys at least make something up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Alonso and Bellamy to sign tomorrow. They were spotted in West Quay by my friend's sister's boyfriend's grandma's dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 To me, on the "who's sitting next to Pardew" thread, the fella looks a bit like Jermaine Beckford. So that's him 100% definitely signing for us tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanh Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 As someone else said on another thread. This is L1 and the press don't sell many papers off the back of a rumour about some player no-one has heard of outside his immediate family. There aren't many, if any rumours flooding the press or internet about any other signings in the division with the possible exception of Fabian Delph and how much Leeds want to sell him for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 want good rumours like the Strachen was coming back from holiday to be our manager? Oldknow and Cortesse seem v professional - keep watching OS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Oldknow and Cortesse seem v professional - keep watching OS That'd be a first - the OS to break news of a player signing before anyone else!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycrow Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Last time there wasn't a sniff of a rumour we were signing a player, Dan Harding turned up on our doorstep out of the blue. I hope if they're the kind of end results we get from a lack of rumours that it keeps on going like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 fixtures released there before bbc/sky etc. Think Stern John's contract offer and decline were both there first. Remember most of stuff on here isn't true so doesn't make in onto OS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Last time there wasn't a sniff of a rumour we were signing a player, Dan Harding turned up on our doorstep out of the blue. I hope if they're the kind of end results we get from a lack of rumours that it keeps on going like that. think that was on OS first as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 They need to hurry up and spend some money, we're going to do **** all with the current squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 They need to hurry up and spend some money, we're going to do **** all with the current squad. how does it compare with the ability and depth of Gillingham's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Perhaps Pardew, Cortese & Oldknow all think each other is signing players! 'But you said you'd,........Did I?, thought you were gonna... Well who's?... aargh crap!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycrow Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Perhaps Pardew, Cortese & Oldknow all think each other is signing players! 'But you said you'd,........Did I?, thought you were gonna... Well who's?... aargh crap!' Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 'but I thought you said he was too expensive...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 This is not a "God he's been here a week and we haven't signed anyone...I'm desparate" thread...too many already. But there is a distinct lack of rumour-mongering going on for players that are potentially Saints bound in the press or among the ITK-ers who live or work close to SMS. What's up? This can't be all teutonic cloak-and-dagger, it's the Football League in England and its usually as leaky as a sieve. We need more of this entertainment on this forum otherwise all we have is outbound players and HCDAJFU fantasy. C'mon guys at least make something up! Markus Liebherr bought Saints as a short term measure to act as a Trojan horse for his siblings in their bid to supply the cranes for the planned expansion of Southampton Docks.... http://www.maritimejournal.com/archive101/2009/july/online_news/southampton_port_plans_for_expansion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Markus Liebherr bought Saints as a short term measure to act as a Trojan horse for his siblings in their bid to supply the cranes for the planned expansion of Southampton Docks.... http://www.maritimejournal.com/archive101/2009/july/online_news/southampton_port_plans_for_expansion If so I hope lots of good players come tumbling out of said Trojan horse. Does it matter why he saved the club? Only that he did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Perhaps Pardew, Cortese & Oldknow all think each other is signing players! 'But you said you'd,........Did I?, thought you were gonna... Well who's?... aargh crap!' That's absolutely an Eddie Izzard-joke waiting right there... LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wightman35 Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Perhaps Pardew, Cortese & Oldknow all think each other is signing players! [ Well who's?... aargh crap!'[/i] Did you mean the international star, Wellhaus Aarghrupp? Plays for a leading Italian team?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 If he did at least he stopped us going out of existence and cleated our debt if he sells us on in a few years as a stable club with a solid squad and professionally run how can we complain we should be thankful for what he has done and not complain about what he hasn't dome yet besides if he is going to splash the cash it will be next summer when we won't be on -10 points and we have a complete management team in place on and off the pitch and no high earners left on the books this season is all about consolidation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Alonso and Bellamy to sign tomorrow. They were spotted in West Quay by my friend's sister's boyfriend's grandma's dog. Will we have to pay Renault a transfer fee? Bellamy is surely a bit old now, he should stick to Compost Corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidthesquid Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Not a sniff of a rumour is a good thing - look at the Sk8s, rumour after rumour that fall through. Harding signed and not a hint of a whisper beforehand. All the best deals are like that - most whispers come from agents looking for a fee or show-off managers on the take from journos (eh, Arry?). Silence is golden (but duck-tape is silver). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 This is not a "God he's been here a week and we haven't signed anyone...I'm desparate" thread...too many already. But there is a distinct lack of rumour-mongering going on for players that are potentially Saints bound in the press or among the ITK-ers who live or work close to SMS. What's up? This can't be all teutonic cloak-and-dagger, it's the Football League in England and its usually as leaky as a sieve. We need more of this entertainment on this forum otherwise all we have is outbound players and HCDAJFU fantasy. C'mon guys at least make something up! It doesn't mean that he (AP) isn't doing anything, but in some way it's nice to think there is something that we DON'T know about and new signings will come as a surprise. Rather as the Keegan signing did (but not on the same level of course.) It is a bit of an anti-climax to hear; a rumour, then a visit to SMS, talks with agents, medicals, eventual signing, press conference etc, etc, then ...Surprise, Surprise, and a sudden announcement - thats more exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 There'll be a signing tomorrow, two trialists brought in, and a loanee from a big club. I can feel it in my bones. No reliable saws, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 There'll be a signing tomorrow, two trialists brought in, and a loanee from a big club. I can feel it in my bones. No reliable saws, sorry. How certain are you about the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 How certain are you about the day? With a friendly on Saturday, I get the feeling AP will want to have one training session with the new boys before the QPR game. :-) That is my intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Marcus Liebherr isn't Marc Jackson. Real businessmen don't do leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 Marcus Liebherr isn't Marc Jackson. Real businessmen don't do leaks. My local plumber may dissagree. We shall sign someone soon though, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 we guessed and speculated about a new manager but we knew nothing and suddenly up popped AP we can guess and speculate about new players but we know nothing so don't worry, it's gonna be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daren1977 Posted 29 July, 2009 Share Posted 29 July, 2009 AP wanted to sign Euell and John and he now has neither, so if he was thinking of playing these 2 he needs at least 2 more then what he was 1st thinking of. I suspect that Matty Holland will be signing soon - Just gut feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 There'll be a signing tomorrow, two trialists brought in, and a loanee from a big club. I can feel it in my bones. No reliable saws, sorry. Mmm .. ' sure it isn't rheumatism ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 AP wanted to sign Euell and John and he now has neither, so if he was thinking of playing these 2 he needs at least 2 more then what he was 1st thinking of. I suspect that Matty Holland will be signing soon - Just gut feeling. a gut feeling, eh ?....maybe you've got the 'flu coming on.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Alonso and Bellamy to sign tomorrow. They were spotted in West Quay by my friend's sister's boyfriend's grandma's dog. That dog has a good nose for things ! It's ITK record is as good as most on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Have to admitt i'm i am now seriously worried for the forthcoming season. We start on -10 points with a squad wholley inadequate as it currently stands. We play QPR on Saturday which would have been the last chance for any new players to get a chance to gel! The earlier optimism i had for this season is fast receeding. Don't get me wrong i'm happy to still have a team to support but typically Saints i think our hopes were all raised when this new owner came in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Have to admitt i'm i am now seriously worried for the forthcoming season. We start on -10 points with a squad wholley inadequate as it currently stands. We play QPR on Saturday which would have been the last chance for any new players to get a chance to gel! The earlier optimism i had for this season is fast receeding. Don't get me wrong i'm happy to still have a team to support but typically Saints i think our hopes were all raised when this new owner came in. I think alot of people feel the same - lots of "I will be happy to stay up" and "I will be happy with mid table" talk now appearing. Shame as I still think we are only 5 players (maybe 6) from having a decent chance this year (even with the -10) Hopefully some announcements soon that will boost our confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncoboy Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Yes all terribly quiet on the transfer side, Where are all the ITKs gone. Not much fun on the forum without the ITKs. I am confident as we have shifted a few we will get a couple of loans in at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Have to admitt i'm i am now seriously worried for the forthcoming season. We start on -10 points with a squad wholley inadequate as it currently stands. We play QPR on Saturday which would have been the last chance for any new players to get a chance to gel! The earlier optimism i had for this season is fast receeding. Don't get me wrong i'm happy to still have a team to support but typically Saints i think our hopes were all raised when this new owner came in. I know where you are coming from, but maybe its not so black as you are painting. Assuming Murty signs (I know its not certain) then we do have a 1st XI, essentially the team that played Hearts with Rasiak instead of John. So we're OK for Millwall, AP still has the resto August (3 weeks) to bring in some permanent signings to strengthen, we clearly don't have much else other than the 1st XI. Even after that we can still bring in loans, this usually starts in earnest once the Prem teams sort out exactly who they need in their squads. I agree its getting late, but I'd be more worried if we didn't still have Rasiak and Saga under contract. I expect both to leave, but not until later in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Wow, August is a short month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Wow, August is a short month... It's a new ruling by Mawhinney... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Pardew isn't daft enough to state that he wants automatic promotion without the necessary investment in the squad, and Leibherr is not likely to see survival or mid table obscurity as success in any way shape or form! I think AP must have been very happy indeed with the performance against Hearts (a better side than Saints will face in the league all season), but he is short of half a dozen players. It is likely that he doesn't want to buy lower league dross for the sake of it, and will be looking at players of Harding's calibre who will be able to carry on from league 1 to the Championship without any trouble, otherwise he will be squad building every close season. IMO I think it will be two or three mid twenties players with potential combined with two or three older heads with a season or two left. In AP we trust. Exciting isn't it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakovnetski Posted 30 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Have to admitt i'm i am now seriously worried for the forthcoming season. We start on -10 points with a squad wholley inadequate as it currently stands. We play QPR on Saturday which would have been the last chance for any new players to get a chance to gel! The earlier optimism i had for this season is fast receeding. Don't get me wrong i'm happy to still have a team to support but typically Saints i think our hopes were all raised when this new owner came in. Back on topic Barcelona! This is a rumour generating thread not a "we cant get anyone thread" there are a few of those elsewhere. How about "Steve Basham seen at SMS today.....cleaning cars to impress the new manager" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFKA South Woodford Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 this season is all about consolidation Not if you listen to Pardew, it isn't! He said last week that the board have told him that the top six is his target for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 Yes all terribly quiet on the transfer side, Where are all the ITKs gone. Not much fun on the forum without the ITKs. I am confident as we have shifted a few we will get a couple of loans in at least The ITKs - or those that weren't just fantasists and lucky guessers - had their hooks into the old Lowe and Crouch regimes, as well as other assorted leakers and whistleblowers. No one, it seems, has any way into the ML regime or anyone close. Yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommi Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 No rumours, no BS ITK'ers - how great is this club once again, I love it. Along with the way the takeover was conducted the silence which is now deafening speaks volumes for the quality of people we have running the club, long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 No rumours, no BS ITK'ers - how great is this club once again, I love it. Along with the way the takeover was conducted the silence which is now deafening speaks volumes for the quality of people we have running the club, long may it continue. amen to that at last the club is being run in a Professional way . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidthesquid Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 We're going to sign Eto'o, or is it Kalinic or is it MacCormack? Maradona is going to be the new DoF and Sven the new manager. A billionaire Arab doctor is about to take us over and pumps millions into the squad.... Oh, no, that's some other team where the rumours come thick and fast but reality is wondering if Steve Finnan will manage more than 3 games this season and if they can match Eugene Bopp's wages at Crewe. Give me silence and the odd nice surprise anyday over a tidal wave of BS trying to paper over the cracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 It's a new ruling by Mawhinney... Your horse comes up with new rulings? Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 30 July, 2009 Share Posted 30 July, 2009 following shumachers shock comeback to F1, matt le tissier is set to return to the saints forward line. Talks with alan shearer are also at an advanced stage. You read it here first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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