Pilchards Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 (edited) Heard tonight that we had talks with Sharp before Xmas and he made it very clear to the club he wanted to join us if we paid him 20k. Saints have since told him they will not pay him that much. Apparently the same thing has happened to Maynard which is why we last week said that they are not interested in these two. I'm guessing that the club speak to agents first to see what they want in wages before they approach the club with a bid, thought this was tapping up? Also this might suggest that we have a big interest in Hooper & that he would be willing to join us, that deal could depend on what Celtic will take as a transfer fee? Edited 11 January, 2012 by Pilchards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Not sure if anyone else shares my opinion on this, but I really rate Emile Sinclair from Peterborough. Scored Boro's consolation goal this season at SMS with a good run and finish. He's very quick, tall, good with the ball and would be a good option to have in the team I think. Whether Boro would sell him or not is another thing, really we should have nipped in for him when he was at Macclesfield as we would probably be forced to pay over the odds for him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintalton Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I am not in the know, or do I have a source at the club, but I was at an hotel for a conference yesterday where I'm 99.99% Sure was Carlos vela of arsenal, might have nothing to do with us I am just hoping, could also be that he was on a leisure Break?! Just thought it was weird to see a arsenal player in a Hampshire hotel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I am not in the know, or do I have a source at the club, but I was at an hotel for a conference yesterday where I'm 99.99% Sure was Carlos vela of arsenal, might have nothing to do with us I am just hoping, could also be that he was on a leisure Break?! Just thought it was weird to see a arsenal player in a Hampshire hotel! It depends what hotel you are talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/9463326.Saints_aim_to_boost_defence/?ref=rss New defender needed as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Not sure if anyone else shares my opinion on this, but I really rate Emile Sinclair from Peterborough. Scored Boro's consolation goal this season at SMS with a good run and finish. He's very quick, tall, good with the ball and would be a good option to have in the team I think. Whether Boro would sell him or not is another thing, really we should have nipped in for him when he was at Macclesfield as we would probably be forced to pay over the odds for him now. A good shout, but hasn't he already played for 2 teams this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I am not in the know, or do I have a source at the club, but I was at an hotel for a conference yesterday where I'm 99.99% Sure was Carlos vela of arsenal, might have nothing to do with us I am just hoping, could also be that he was on a leisure Break?! Just thought it was weird to see a arsenal player in a Hampshire hotel! Vela is playing with Real Sociedad in Spain on loan for the season so I can't really see why he'd be hanging about a Southampton hotel in mid-January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Vela is playing with Real Sociedad in Spain on loan for the season so I can't really see why he'd be hanging about a Southampton hotel in mid-January. Puncheon was on loan with MK Dons when we signed him. Not that I think we could get Vela to drop down to Championship when he is playing in La Liga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Puncheon was on loan with MK Dons when we signed him. Not that I think we could get Vela to drop down to Championship when he is playing in La Liga The point here being that Vela played for Sociedad at Mallorca yesterday in the Spanish League Cup( they lost 6-1) so he couldn't possibly have been in a Southampton hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Does Vela look like this Falque bloke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7422769/Fontaine-signs-new-City-deal Looks like Liam Fontaine won't be our centre back reinforcement then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7422769/Fontaine-signs-new-City-deal Looks like Liam Fontaine won't be our centre back reinforcement then... Thank god, seems too injury prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedyfly Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Does Vela look like this Falque bloke? Actually yes. A little. I see where you are going with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/9464484.Saints_linked_with_Spanish_midfielder/?ref=twt&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Does Vela look like this Falque bloke? Not really, no but I suppose you could confuse them if you only had a vague idea of Vela's appearanc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Just read this on the UI ; http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/fb_news.php?storyid=15547&title=saints_look_to_bring_in_another_centre_back but although Hooiveld has not played badly there seems to be some question as to whether he can forge an effective partnership with Jose Fonte Really!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Just read this on the UI ; http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/fb_news.php?storyid=15547&title=saints_look_to_bring_in_another_centre_back Really!? That article makes Dalek look like a Happy Clapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerceSaint28 Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 wow have to say i am getting seriously worried by the lack of activity...now i know its not for the want of trying but at what point do we have to say that Cortese is not getting these deals done?? Lee should be a decent signing but im not convincd of his impat this season due to integration etc...Saints look to be dragging there heels yet again in the market when we are in desperate need of revitalisation... Norwich last year were very quick to do deals...they got them in early and did so again in the jan window...yet here we are 3 days from the forest game with no one on the bus. With our away form, current form and everything else considered, we are looking at another loss or maybe a draw...i just think the longer we wait, the season will be flushed down the toilet. Anyone who watches saints can see what we need, we have done our part 30k attendences regularly etc...its time Nicola pulled out the stops and got some deals done... yes its tough, but waiting until the 11th hour will be too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 wow have to say i am getting seriously worried by the lack of activity...now i know its not for the want of trying but at what point do we have to say that Cortese is not getting these deals done?? Lee should be a decent signing but im not convincd of his impat this season due to integration etc...Saints look to be dragging there heels yet again in the market when we are in desperate need of revitalisation... Norwich last year were very quick to do deals...they got them in early and did so again in the jan window...yet here we are 3 days from the forest game with no one on the bus. With our away form, current form and everything else considered, we are looking at another loss or maybe a draw...i just think the longer we wait, the season will be flushed down the toilet. Anyone who watches saints can see what we need, we have done our part 30k attendences regularly etc...its time Nicola pulled out the stops and got some deals done... yes its tough, but waiting until the 11th hour will be too late There has been hardly any activity from any of our rivals so far, just because we aren't saying we have 400 players on our shortlist like West Ham doesn't mean we aren't in the process of getting deals done. Norwich really didn't sign that many players last Jan, that is a myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerceSaint28 Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Appy it's not a myth...they signed Simeon Jackson who helped transform their season...they also signed Surman, Elliot Ward, Zak Whitbread and Marc Tierney if memory serves me...besides it's got nothing to do with our rivals and what they are doing... we have a small squad in tems of quality and we have run out of steam...every game is vital and another 2/3 games without a win and we are out the top 4, let alone top 2.. Understand the gravity of the situation...this window shapes whether we get promoted or not...no question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Appy it's not a myth...they signed Simeon Jackson who helped transform their season...they also signed Surman, Elliot Ward, Zak Whitbread and Marc Tierney if memory serves me...besides it's got nothing to do with our rivals and what they are doing... we have a small squad in tems of quality and we have run out of steam...every game is vital and another 2/3 games without a win and we are out the top 4, let alone top 2.. Understand the gravity of the situation...this window shapes whether we get promoted or not...no question Not in Jan they didn't, they signed Wilbraham and Tierney, thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I do agree that we really need a few signings sooner rather than later...ideally before this weekend to replace Rickie's absence or give us another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintalton Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I am not in the know, or do I have a source at the club, but I was at an hotel for a conference yesterday where I'm 99.99% Sure was Carlos vela of arsenal, might have nothing to do with us I am just hoping, could also be that he was on a leisure Break?! Just thought it was weird to see a arsenal player in a Hampshire hotel! my knowledge of carlos vela can not be correct as it cant of been him as he played last night in spain, sorry guys i think its all the jan transfer madness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 my knowledge of carlos vela can not be correct as it cant of been him as he played last night in spain, sorry guys i think its all the jan transfer madness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must have been Falque then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Must have been Falque then Que the madness! How long before we have a picture comparison of the two... Ear lobes optional, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I do agree that we really need a few signings sooner rather than later...ideally before this weekend to replace Rickie's absence or give us another option. Absolutely. Was kind of hoping something would be done early this week to at least allow a small period of integration before the Forest game. Still, in NA we trust; not got much wrong so far, has he?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Absolutely. Was kind of hoping something would be done early this week to at least allow a small period of integration before the Forest game. Still' date=' in NA we trust; not got much wrong so far, has he?![/quote'] i think realistically the January transfer window tends to have moves happening in the last week where the selling team holds on to get the best price, I doubt we’ll even have in a new player for Leicester game so will feel the full loss of having Lambert out – not too bothered about the cup game as we’ll probably rest players anyway but would be great to have a morale boosting couple of signings in for the Cardiff game which is also on deadline day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Absolutely. Was kind of hoping something would be done early this week to at least allow a small period of integration before the Forest game. Still' date=' in NA we trust; not got much wrong so far, has he?![/quote'] Quite - he said things tend to happen at the end, and we're not at the end. Would I like to see some signings already in? Of course, but if we're made to wait until the last few hours to bring in real quality, that's fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Bit of a change of tone from the Brighton game - he seemed pretty confident in the post-match interview that there would be new faces in for Forest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Bit of a change of tone from the Brighton game - he seemed pretty confident in the post-match interview that there would be new faces in for Forest. Isn't tomorrow supposed to be work permit day? Perhaps it's only work permit panel hearing day though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Isn't tomorrow supposed to be work permit day? Perhaps it's only work permit panel hearing day though. That's what I gather, though didn't enquire into the ins and outs. What he made clear is that he didn't have a cat in hell's chance of being ready for Forest (and that was early last week). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I imagine when Lee does sign he'll spend a fair bit of time getting fit - De Ridder did the same. He apparently wasn't 'ready' for a good long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I imagine when Lee does sign he'll spend a fair bit of time getting fit - De Ridder did the same. He apparently wasn't 'ready' for a good long time. Which is what I have been saying for days and got lambasted by the usual suspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I imagine when Lee does sign he'll spend a fair bit of time getting fit - De Ridder did the same. He apparently wasn't 'ready' for a good long time. When did the J League season finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 When did the J League season finish? beginning of December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 beginning of December. Same as the MLS yet Donovan played for Everton within days of signing. Being a professional footballer they keep their fitness levels up when not playing and I expect Tadanari Lee to be no different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Which is what I have been saying for days and got lambasted by the usual suspects. I think you're quite right. Consider your comments approved by at least one other person. It's not really about when the J league season finished either - De Ridder had a pre-season as normal but still ended up taking a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 wow have to say i am getting seriously worried by the lack of activity...now i know its not for the want of trying but at what point do we have to say that Cortese is not getting these deals done?? Two signed now, how many are you wanting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerceSaint28 Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 2 signed??? who ??? Don't tell me Jos as he wa signed months ago... Some of you lot need a reality check....frankly we have over-achieved with the players we have...we have a cracking starting eleven but not much after that...our bench against Brighton was a disgrace and had no one who could change a game... Simply put...we will not go up if we don't add 3-4 quality additions in this window...anyone who says otherwise doesn't have a clue about football, the championship or the strenght of the saints squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 2 signed??? who ??? Don't tell me Jos as he wa signed months ago... Some of you lot need a reality check....frankly we have over-achieved with the players we have...we have a cracking starting eleven but not much after that...our bench against Brighton was a disgrace and had no one who could change a game... Simply put...we will not go up if we don't add 3-4 quality additions in this window...anyone who says otherwise doesn't have a clue about football, the championship or the strenght of the saints squad Crikey, I reckon you're the only one who has noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(not THE) Kevin Moore Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 2 signed??? who ??? Don't tell me Jos as he wa signed months ago... Some of you lot need a reality check....frankly we have over-achieved with the players we have...we have a cracking starting eleven but not much after that...our bench against Brighton was a disgrace and had no one who could change a game... Simply put...we will not go up if we don't add 3-4 quality additions in this window...anyone who says otherwise doesn't have a clue about football, the championship or the strenght of the saints squad We signed Jos, lee and NA has said he's working on 2 or 3 more so why are you *****ing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 (edited) 2 signed??? who ??? Don't tell me Jos as he wa signed months ago... Why can't you include Jos Hooiveld? Had he not signed permanently, he would have left at the turn of the year when his loan expired. Tadanari Lee is extremely close to signing now the work permit situation has been resolved and Adkins has stated they are looking for a number of other players. Neil Lennon confirmed enquires for Gary Hooper and Kris Commons so they are actively searching for players. Edited 11 January, 2012 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints4Prem Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Well look at QPR the manager only signed Tuesday and they expect to have two players in the team by the weekend ! Whats wrong with us dont we want promotion NC & NA must go now !! Oh hang on QPR are desperate aren't they and we're biding our time to get quality players to enhance the squad who has so far only managed to get us to the top since September wasn't it ? I think we need to stay patient and have faith in the management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopkins Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I imagine when Lee does sign he'll spend a fair bit of time getting fit - De Ridder did the same. He apparently wasn't 'ready' for a good long time. He'll be involved against Leicester. Almost certain the club won't miss out on an opportunity to show off the new Asian signing on TV in a game against another team with an Asian player and Asian owners and fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 He'll be involved against Leicester. Almost certain the club won't miss out on an opportunity to show off the new Asian signing on TV in a game against another team with an Asian player and Asian owners and fan base. Interesting theory, can't say I agree though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I think doing the best for the promotion campaign comes above playing him in front of an Asian audience in the priority list for Saints at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 I think doing the best for the promotion campaign comes above playing him in front of an Asian audience in the priority list for Saints at the moment. Although probably another consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 (edited) 2 signed??? who ??? Don't tell me Jos as he wa signed months ago... Some of you lot need a reality check....frankly we have over-achieved with the players we have...we have a cracking starting eleven but not much after that...our bench against Brighton was a disgrace and had no one who could change a game... Simply put...we will not go up if we don't add 3-4 quality additions in this window...anyone who says otherwise doesn't have a clue about football, the championship or the strenght of the saints squad How is it so easy to buy players like that? Almost every club is holding on to the star players in the hope they get better offers as clubs become more desperate. We are playing the same game with Puncheon. IMHO Saints have put in bids for some good players but are just waiting for them to get replacements or the other club gives in to us in the end. Edited 12 January, 2012 by Pilchards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 Hooiveld cannot be included as a new signing as he has been in the team since September. I am sure NA and NC are working hard behind the scenes because they KNOW what we have at present is probably not going to sustain an automatic promotion slot. I think they may have to push the boat out more than they want and there's the rub. Will NC be prepared to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 Hooiveld cannot be included as a new signing as he has been in the team since September. I am sure NA and NC are working hard behind the scenes because they KNOW what we have at present is probably not going to sustain an automatic promotion slot. I think they may have to push the boat out more than they want and there's the rub. Will NC be prepared to do that. Imo, he should be included. His loan would of finished by now, and he would be back at Celtic. So he is in fact a new player, how is he not? if not signed, he wouldn't be here, simple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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