Bakovnetski Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Has this one been seen? http://fedenerazzurra.com/2013/01/22/southampton-to-raise-12-million-for-coutinho-inter-giving-in/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Tancredi Palmeri? Nothing at the minute I don't think. I just would not be surprised if there was substance to this. Yeah that's him,has he indicated we have made a bid or are interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Really hope this is true My Liverpool mate is wetting himself with anxiety .. I quote "what the fc*uk is the world coming to when you soft southern bas**tards can outbid the Pool?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 I've a couple of friends who are season ticket holders at Anfield. They aren't impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 I've a couple of friends who are season ticket holders at Anfield. They aren't impressed! Youngest Son was indoctrinated by the ex wife & inlaws as a Scouser. He had a hissy fit over Forren, and hasn't spoken to me for two days over this. Just keeps scowling from under his hoodie in that annoying Skater Dude way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Youngest Son was indoctrinated by the ex wife & inlaws as a Scouser. He had a hissy fit over Forren, and hasn't spoken to me for two days over this. Just keeps scowling from under his hoodie in that annoying Skater Dude way. they speak to you more often than every couple of weeks or so ? I must be really bad parent then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 they speak to you more often than every couple of weeks or so ? I must be really bad parent then. Your always at the bloody ballet no doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 they speak to you more often than every couple of weeks or so ? I must be really bad parent then. Mainly along the lines of Dad any food left in? When you going to the booze shop? Can I watch the Scouser game on the big telly tonight. He's 24 & moved back down here with work but can't afford his own place yet so no, you're fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Oh and just to annoy Tokyos' todays was You are having lunch with WHO at the golf next week? WTF? How do I get an invite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 (edited) Your always at the bloody ballet no doubt! no seriously though Tokes, I like the ballet, well certain ballets anyway, I also like Opera and am usually willing to tolerate popular musicals with strange if there's a chance of leg-over. Used to be a big leg-over with strange fan. On the offspring front I have one who's a naval officer somewhere in the Indian Ocean and one who's always in strange places looking for new marine life so you kinda get used to them not checking in very often. Edited 23 January, 2013 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Is anybody else not that excited by the prospect of signing him? Would rather we were after world-class defenders, rather than cluttering up the place with more attacking midfielders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Is anybody else not that excited by the prospect of signing him? Would rather we were after world-class defenders, rather than cluttering up the place with more attacking midfielders. As I am not yet up to speed with MPs plans I can't quite see how we're gong to fit another AM in, given that I presume AL is still in our plans. Instead of Puncheon perhaps but I don't honestly think we've seen all he has to offer yet because Punch, he defends pretty well when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 (edited) Is anybody else not that excited by the prospect of signing him? Would rather we were after world-class defenders, rather than cluttering up the place with more attacking midfielders. With Lallana out injured and Mayuka in Africa, we've been playing Guly Do Prado and Steve De Ridder. Would you not like some more competition for the 3 attacking midfielders in the 4-2-3-1 system? In any case, why do you think signing Coutinho means they won't strengthen elsewhere? They can do more than one deal at once, plus we have signed an international centre back already this window. Edited 23 January, 2013 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 With Lallana out injured and Mayuka in Africa, we've been playing Guly Do Prado and Steve De Ridder. Would you not like some more competition for the 3 attacking midfielders in the 4-2-3-1 system? In any case, why do you think signing Coutinho means they won't strengthen elsewhere? They can do more than one deal at once, plus we have signed an international centre back already this window. Factually proven that Cortese couldn't finish off the Forren signing because he was too busy with MP's deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Factually proven that Cortese couldn't finish off the Forren signing because he was too busy with MP's deal couldn't have Adkins presenting him with his shirt on Thursday and getting sacked on Friday though could we. I just think we had correct tweet, Forren wanted to make sure that Pochettino wanted him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 As I am not yet up to speed with MPs plans I can't quite see how we're gong to fit another AM in, given that I presume AL is still in our plans. Instead of Puncheon perhaps but I don't honestly think we've seen all he has to offer yet because Punch, he defends pretty well when needed. It's about having a quality squad, not just a quality first 11. Would you not rather have an option like Puncheon/Coutinho/Lallana come off the bench instead of SDR or Chaplow? Or Rodriguez player out of position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 It's about having a quality squad, not just a quality first 11. Would you not rather have an option like Puncheon/Coutinho/Lallana come off the bench instead of SDR or Chaplow? Or Rodriguez player out of position? Yes I would but it will need some adept handling from the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Yes I would but it will need some adept handling from the manager. Like at Chelsea? How many attacking midfielders have they got - 45? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 If this is true, where on earth is this money coming from? another BVI loan against future earnings? Funds will come from sales of our White away kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Yes I would but it will need some adept handling from the manager. No more than any other manager with decent options. We won't progress if we have below par players coming on to replace tiring players in games finely poised at 0-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Is anybody else not that excited by the prospect of signing him? Would rather we were after world-class defenders, rather than cluttering up the place with more attacking midfielders. Our quality in depth in those positions is woeful. When one of the first choice 3 are injured we have very little to bring in, I think we need someone else in that role for sure, especially with our current backup being De Ridder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 According to eurosport, Liverpool have upped their offer to 10 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Alan Nixon @reluctantnicko @Lapskaus: Liverpool didn't go to Milan. They have a valuation. Won't go daft. Southampton may offer more. But player unlikely to fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Alan Nixon @reluctantnicko @Lapskaus: Liverpool didn't go to Milan. They have a valuation. Won't go daft. Southampton may offer more. But player unlikely to fancy. NIXON is prise pric* I wouldn't believe a word that muppet says! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 NIXON is prise pric* I wouldn't believe a word that muppet says! why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 why? TBF Nixon appears to be speculating rather than reporting info in this case (which has often proven correct). "Unlikely to fancy" seems like his two pence. Maybe I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 TBF Nixon appears to be speculating rather than reporting info in this case (which has often proven correct). "Unlikely to fancy" seems like his two pence. Maybe I'm wrong. I agree. Either he doesn't know much about our activity this window or we aren't doing much as he's been very quiet on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 TBF Nixon appears to be speculating rather than reporting info in this case (which has often proven correct). "Unlikely to fancy" seems like his two pence. Maybe I'm wrong. maybe he is getting the vibes from colleagues......? feck knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 With Lallana out injured and Mayuka in Africa, we've been playing Guly Do Prado and Steve De Ridder. Would you not like some more competition for the 3 attacking midfielders in the 4-2-3-1 system? In any case, why do you think signing Coutinho means they won't strengthen elsewhere? They can do more than one deal at once, plus we have signed an international centre back already this window. I am mindful of the fact that in about 2-3 weeks Lallana and Mayuka are both going to be back. If we were to bring another CAM in I'd rather they were a big strong player, not yet another flair player as we already seem to have an abundance of them. I know we signed Forren, who based on being a Norwegian international I wouldn't straight off put as 'world-class', but we could certainly do with cover at LB, because IMO Fox is nowhere near up to the task. I'm well aware we can sign more than one player, but personally if we are looking to shift another £10m-£12m on an attacker I'd rather it was someone with a bit more experience and a different style of play to Coutinho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 personally, I kind of hope we dont get this guy.....if we are to spend £10 on a player...would rather get ince (if liverpool dont want him) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 A lot could be said for trying instead for a winger who looks to get to the by-line and put in a cross, like De Ridder but good at football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Am I the only one kinda worried about doing a Pompey and spending all our parachute money before we've even got it? If we keep making signings like this, unless someone is willing to put their hand in their pocket and gift us some money, we are f*cked if we go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Am I the only one kinda worried about doing a Pompey and spending all our parachute money before we've even got it? If we keep making signings like this, unless someone is willing to put their hand in their pocket and gift us some money, we are f*cked if we go down. yep.......definitely... when you look at swansea team starting tonight.........the whole 1st 11 costs less than Ramirez and Rodriguez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 why? Because he writes for the mirror - who hardley get anything right, let alone about saints we all know the mirror is a well respected paper now dont we - would rather believe the football stories in the old Daily Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Got to trust the decision-makers, but this transfer seems like a hell of a lot of money and a hell of a risk. Doesn't feel right to me. We definitely need another forward player who can play wide though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rabbit Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Am I the only one kinda worried about doing a Pompey and spending all our parachute money before we've even got it? If we keep making signings like this, unless someone is willing to put their hand in their pocket and gift us some money, we are f*cked if we go down. I would like to think / hope that Cortese ( being a very successful business man) has all angles covered should we f up =\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 I would like to think / hope that Cortese ( being a very successful business man) has all angles covered should we f up =\ Football has a habit of making mugs out of successful businessmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Got to trust the decision-makers, but this transfer seems like a hell of a lot of money and a hell of a risk. Doesn't feel right to me. We definitely need another forward player who can play wide though. I would of been happy if we did this last summer, bought quality and let them settle, seems amatuerville to do so now and almsot like Cortese is conceding he made a mistake now by "panic buying" and paying over the odds, a huge gamble with our clubs future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timayes Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 I would of been happy if we did this last summer, bought quality and let them settle, seems amatuerville to do so now and almsot like Cortese is conceding he made a mistake now by "panic buying" and paying over the odds, a huge gamble with our clubs future. I think one thing we should all have learnt over the last few days especially is that 'our club' is most definitely not 'our club' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 I think one thing we should all have learnt over the last few days especially is that 'our club' is most definitely not 'our club' Its apparent now but I have known that from day one and also said it, people who call Cortese the "Don" in their own silly little complimentary way are correct. Its a regime and we all go along like sheep as long as we win and dont get relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edprice1984 Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 To be fair, if I was a young Brazilian flair player I would have to seriously think about leaving Inter (one of the biggest clubs in the world). Despite some of our delusions of grandeur we aren't anywhere near the level of Liverpool in terms of pull. If he does sign, it will be probably because we offer him a decent deal and there are relevant clauses if we get relegated etc. I still think we may get him, but it will drag out rather than be sorted quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 When was 'our club' really our club? I've been supporting ever since the war and never had any input to any managerial decisions and wouldn't expect to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Coutinho not in Inter Milan squad tonight....however... @tancredipalmeri: For all those asking (I believe Liverpool and Southampton fans) Coutinho not playing (since a while) because injured. Nothing to do w talks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 When was 'our club' really our club? I've been supporting ever since the war and never had any input to any managerial decisions and wouldn't expect to A very sensible post sir, this is exactly as I see it. Well done for your long service ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Its apparent now but I have known that from day one and also said it, people who call Cortese the "Don" in their own silly little complimentary way are correct. Its a regime and we all go along like sheep as long as we win and dont get relegated. You have an alternative strategy that will work perhaps? I have supported Saints for 60 years and what Dellman says is true - it has always been my team who I support but it has never been my club that I belong to or have any influence over and it never will be. We are no different as a club to most of the others in the league are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Sounds ideal for us! yep.......definitely... You're wrong as usual. We will not be another Pompey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Am I the only one kinda worried about doing a Pompey and spending all our parachute money before we've even got it? If we keep making signings like this, unless someone is willing to put their hand in their pocket and gift us some money, we are f*cked if we go down. How do we know it isn't a kitty put aside by Markus Liebherr for when we reached the premiership / complete the 5 year plan ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 How do we know it isn't a kitty put aside by Markus Liebherr for when we reached the premiership / complete the 5 year plan ? We don't. But the fact that we don't is the worrying bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 How do we know it isn't a kitty put aside by Markus Liebherr for when we reached the premiership / complete the 5 year plan ? Getting a loan out sort of hints at there not being one. You have to be a fool not to be concerned that we are already spending our parachute money and probably have a massive wage bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 We don't. But the fact that we don't is the worrying bit. Why is it worrying? Cortese would not be spending money we don't have now would he! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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