Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 Christian Benitez, former birmingham striker, who was previously linked with us, has died aged 27 after a car accident. What a shock. Terrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 Bad taste to suggest HCDAJFU I think. Even more bad taste to make a joke about something that was clearly not a HCDAJFU suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 How many times have people seen Remy play exactly? I've seen him 3 times, scored once with a good goal, looked absolutely rubbish once and completed disinterested 90% of the time. Fair point. Haven't seen many and my view of him may well be clouded by his wonder goals. Attitude problems aside, 18 caps for France would suggest that he isn't all that bad though. Christian Benitez, former birmingham striker, who was previously linked with us, has died aged 27 after a car accident. What a shock. Terrible news. Really awful news, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerceSaint28 Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 Saints should definitely sign Gomis from Lyon...his contract is up in a year...only 27 and a regular in the French National team...quick and strong and a good finisher...and for £8mill bargain Get it done Saints... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 Saints should definitely sign Gomis from Lyon...his contract is up in a year...only 27 and a regular in the French National team...quick and strong and a good finisher...and for £8mill bargain Get it done Saints... who said it was 8 million, Aulas probably wants at least 10 and Gomis won't go anywhere that Deschamps doesn't recognise as a big team. Next summer's WC really is a pain in the ass when trying to sign really decent players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerceSaint28 Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 well i think it is more about first team football...he won't be moving to a top 4 team and he seemed to consider Swansea so i'm sure he would consider a very good mid table side. Even for £10mill that is decent...very good player who would add a new dimension and could play the lone striker role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 Christian Benitez, former birmingham striker, who was previously linked with us, has died aged 27 after a car accident. What a shock. Terrible news. It is very sad news - the report I read didn't say anything about a car accident - it sounds more like a heart attack. A tragedy for this lad and his family. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 Still think we need a winger and striker. Want to see Miroslav Stoch sign. No new information I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 Still think we need a winger and striker. Want to see Miroslav Stoch sign. No new information I'm afraid. That's a shame, was hoping you'd have some more info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8846933/sochaux-have-received-no-offers-for-their-playmaker-ryad-boudebouz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 I'm not convinced it being quiet and rumourless makes us any more or less likely to be about to sign someone. The clubs still working, the little ITK noises have not been as frequent as the majority of the club, coaching staff etc have been on pre-season tour Im sure there will be bits to hear soon and very sure the club is still working hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 What was the last ITK post? Didn't Guan 2.0 post that we were in final talks with Halfredsson? (Apologies in advance if that's not what he said) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 The clubs still working, the little ITK noises have not been as frequent as the majority of the club, coaching staff etc have been on pre-season tour Im sure there will be bits to hear soon and very sure the club is still working hard. The chairman is working extremely hard behind the scenes, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 29 July, 2013 Share Posted 29 July, 2013 Still think we need a winger and striker. Want to see Miroslav Stoch sign. No new information I'm afraid. On the 15th of July you posted this "Bid for player accepted. Deal being worked on by NC whilst away in Spain." - no more news on what that was about? Most likely assumption Osvaldo and he turned us down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Really curious to see how Mayuka goes now hes got off the mark. I think the squad looks quite balanced at the moment, but is missing a bit of quality. In following order we need: =1. CB =1. Striker 2. Left winger 3. GK back-up for Boruc Only the first two are critical, but if they drag on they may become less so if Isgrove steps up and Maya comes back and forges a good partnership with Lovren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I can't see us signing another CB unless one of Jose or Jos is sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 We won't be buying backup players from what I read. So expecting anyone to come to replace what we already have playing in the first XI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 (edited) ... Edited 30 July, 2013 by shirleysfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerceSaint28 Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Crazy to talk about holding on until Jan or next summer window...very short term and small thinking view The time to do it is now...football is a crazy game and 4/5 wins on the spin can get you the sack...we can not afford to have Hoiveld and Fonte (both near enough 30) to be near anywhere near the first team... Similarly they need to strike on a forward very soon...i'm worried enough about left back...if anything happened to Shaw, Fox is not good enough...and for anyone who thinks we won't get another left back willing to play second fiddle...what about Olsson who just joined Norwich...certainly better than Fox and currently behind Garrido in the pecking order... My worry is now late signings take time to settle in...really need them in before the last friendly at SMS at the very latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Crazy to talk about holding on until Jan or next summer window...very short term and small thinking view The time to do it is now...football is a crazy game and 4/5 wins on the spin can get you the sack...we can not afford to have Hoiveld and Fonte (both near enough 30) to be near anywhere near the first team... Similarly they need to strike on a forward very soon...i'm worried enough about left back...if anything happened to Shaw, Fox is not good enough...and for anyone who thinks we won't get another left back willing to play second fiddle...what about Olsson who just joined Norwich...certainly better than Fox and currently behind Garrido in the pecking order... My worry is now late signings take time to settle in...really need them in before the last friendly at SMS at the very latest I agree. Although we improved defensively in second half of season we were still suspect against pace and power. Should Lovren get injured then sh1t will really hit the fan. I think Yoshida is solid enough on the whole but he really struggles against forwards who play off the shoulder. He doesnt have any recovery pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I agree. Although we improved defensively in second half of season we were still suspect against pace and power. Should Lovren get injured then sh1t will really hit the fan. I think Yoshida is solid enough on the whole but he really struggles against forwards who play off the shoulder. He doesnt have any recovery pace. You're obviously thinking of Lukaku who did tear us a new one. But Suarez was easily kept quiet by Yoshida and Hooiveld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 (edited) Crazy to talk about holding on until Jan or next summer window...very short term and small thinking view The time to do it is now...football is a crazy game and 4/5 wins on the spin can get you the sack...we can not afford to have Hoiveld and Fonte (both near enough 30) to be near anywhere near the first team... Similarly they need to strike on a forward very soon...i'm worried enough about left back...if anything happened to Shaw, Fox is not good enough...and for anyone who thinks we won't get another left back willing to play second fiddle...what about Olsson who just joined Norwich...certainly better than Fox and currently behind Garrido in the pecking order... My worry is now late signings take time to settle in...really need them in before the last friendly at SMS at the very latest Surely this is a short-term, 'small thinking' view? Yes, it would be great to get a few more bodies through the door before the season starts and integrate them into the team. But importantly, Poch and Cortese are confident in the squad that we already have. We need to aim for similar standard of player we have already signed in Lovren and Wanyama especially in AMC and striker positions (hence links with Banega, Osvaldo, Damiao,) and I'm more than happy to play the waiting game until those calibre of players became available for a fair rate on the transfer market. I do worry whether Cortese needs a bit more help in terms of new personnel coming in and assisting with transfers. But as adrian said above, it's about improving the overall quality not numbers. That is definitely a 'long-term' view, not a knee-jerk panicked reaction to a perceived recent lack of transfer activity. Edited 30 July, 2013 by Toon Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartosz Bialkowski Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard there will/could/should be a signing announced today from a stadium source....... Make of that what you will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard there will/could/should be a signing announced today from a stadium source....... Make of that what you will Maybe perhaps eventually?? Sorry, just kidding. We all hope you are right, time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 You're obviously thinking of Lukaku who did tear us a new one. But Suarez was easily kept quiet by Yoshida and Hooiveld. I may be wrong but didn't Jos go off injured at home against Liverpool fairly early on? Possibly the best thing that could have happened as Suarez was looking likely to embarrass him IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint hawk Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard the club shop is shutting for two hours as well and should be confirmed around lunchtime this is taken from a facebook status I've just seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard there will/could/should be a signing announced today from a stadium source....... Make of that what you will I have mate, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard club shop is shutting at lunchtime so a new signing can be pictured in the new away shirt behind the tills. Fans will then be allowed in to purchase the shirt, served by the new signing. #preseasonuncovered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard nothing... Oh NO - DISASTER!' Toke's in not ITK shocker. Next we'll hear that Turks & GS know nothing about the shop either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Considering our early fixture list, delaying any further squad improvements is mental. We need that first half-dozen games to go our way. And there is no time for our usual waking-up/gelling circus-cum-freak show.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard the club shop is shutting for two hours as well and should be confirmed around lunchtime this is taken from a facebook status I've just seen Ahh, thanks. In that case, I shall assume this is balderdash and piffle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartosz Bialkowski Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I have mate, cheers At least you wont be disappointed. Someone I know works there, said they think something is going on... 2 + 2 = Osvaldo / Some fella we never heard of / Nobody at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Oh NO - DISASTER!' Toke's in not ITK shocker. Next we'll hear that Turks & GS know nothing about the shop either Just cause the mods deleted the greatest eva MS thread where I broke Wanyama signing 4 hours before anyone else, doesn't mean it didn't happen Phil. If I could trust you not to reply with a golf story, you might make the ITKPM list one day. Since everyone has been away, I admit I know nothing ITK lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Couple of quick Saints related updates: Pete O'Rourke @SkySportsPeteO Reports in Italy claim Manchester City are eyeing a move for Cagliari defender Davide Astori. #MCFC Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri Jackson Martinez's agent confirmed that the player has an agreement with Napoli but still the bid hasn't matched the Porto's clause So Napoli have signed Higuain and now close to getting Jackson Martinez. I thought they wanted Damiao... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I like how we're sharing targets with Man City now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I like how we're sharing targets with Man City now... They are in for our rejects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard club shop is shutting at lunchtime so a new signing can be pictured in the new away shirt behind the tills. Fans will then be allowed in to purchase the shirt, served by the new signing. #preseasonuncovered It's happening Maybe..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naboo_thats_who Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 It's happening Maybe..... So can anyone confirm that the stadium shop is closed? Or is the a SWF private joke? Tempted to drive down to check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naboo_thats_who Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 So can anyone confirm that the stadium shop is closed? Or is the a SWF private joke? Tempted to drive down to check Just re-read and it is clearly a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I've heard club shop is shutting at lunchtime so a new signing can be pictured in the new away shirt behind the tills. Fans will then be allowed in to purchase the shirt, served by the new signing. #preseasonuncovered not bad, a 70K a week checkout assistant. Think I'll apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Just re-read and it is clearly a joke Yeah, I can just imagine our new multi-million pound signing, serving behind the tills all afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naboo_thats_who Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Yeah, I can just imagine our new multi-million pound signing, serving behind the tills all afternoon! Didn't read that bit first time round. Just read shop was closed for photographs of new signing and got excited. I guess another day of no activity on the transfer front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Some comment on BBC sport from a fan desperate for us to sign a keeper. What's wrong with Boruc? Hugely experienced decent top flight keeper. The whole 'if they get injured' line can be used for every position, that's just the luck you roll with, even Barca's reserve keeper is sh1te. Probably a small minority, but a few ''neutrals'' who I speak to claim the GK position being our weakest position, which confused me somewhat. I think if anything it's one of our strongest area's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Probably a small minority, but a few ''neutrals'' who I speak to claim the GK position being our weakest position, which confused me somewhat. I think if anything it's one of our strongest area's. If Boruc gets injured we are screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 If Boruc gets injured we are screwed. I dunno, Gazzaniga isn't bad really. I quite like him as a GK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I dunno, Gazzaniga isn't bad really. I quite like him as a GK. I'd say Cropper is a better keeper than Gazza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 I'd say Cropper is a better keeper than Gazza. How much have you watched of both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 How much have you watched of both? Saw Cropper a fair bit in the U20 WC, Gazza...just do not rate him, too error prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 An injury wouldn´t dare to go close to Boruc so we can all be calm about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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