trousers Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 If Spurs get Lamela and Eriksen, that would leave them very heavy in the attacking midfield positions (Lennon, Paulinho, Holtby, Townsend, Dembele, Chadli, Sigurdsson). Reckon we might be in with a shot of getting Gylfi Sigurdsson here - I for one think he'd fit in really well. Hard-working, good passer, scores goals...sign him up! Lamela signing now confirmed by Spurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 (edited) Lamela for a third of the price of Bale is sensational business tbf to them. To bring in Lamela, Soldado, Paulinho, Chadli, Capoue and Chiriches and sell Bale for about a net cost of £10m is a great bit of business. Yes Bale will be a huge loss to the premier league, but they haven't half spent it well. Also take into account the other £20m they have brought in and they've made their squad stronger and come out in profit. It will be interesting to see how they get on this season now, I think they'll finish atleast 4th. Edited 30 August, 2013 by Saint Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Lamela for a third of the price of Bale is sensational business tbf to them. To bring in Lamela, Soldado, Paulinho, Chadli, Capoue and Chiriches and sell Bale for about a net cost of £10m is a great bit of business. Yes Bale will be a huge loss to the premier league, but they haven't half spent it well. Also take into account the other £20m they have brought in and they've made their squad stronger and come out in profit. It will be interesting to see how they get on this season now, I think they'll finish atleast 4th. Agree. If they don't finish 4th this year, they never will. Don't forget they are still in talks with Eriksen too. Crazy to think they managed to sign that lot without Champions league football. They are a prime example of how spend that amount of money sensibly. Compare with Liverpool's dealings under Kenny:- Carroll (35m) Henderson (16m) Adam (8m) Downing (20m) Coates (8m) Total 87m Soldado (26m) Paulinho (17m) Eriksen (9m) Chadli (7m) Lamela (25m) Total 84m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Agree. If they don't finish 4th this year, they never will. Don't forget they are still in talks with Eriksen too. Crazy to think they managed to sign that lot without Champions league football. They are a prime example of how spend that amount of money sensibly. Compare with Liverpool's dealings under Kenny:- Carroll (35m) Henderson (16m) Adam (8m) Downing (20m) Coates (8m) Total 87m Soldado (26m) Paulinho (17m) Eriksen (9m) Chadli (7m) Lamela (25m) Total 84m Thats embarrassing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 They've signed Vlad Chiriches for £8.5m as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 They've signed Vlad Chiriches for £8.5m as well True. (And they haven't signed Eriksen) - It was just a loose comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 When Gareth Bale finally moves to Real Madrid, Southampton will overtake Tottenham in terms of net spend in summer of 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 When Gareth Bale finally moves to Real Madrid, Southampton will overtake Tottenham in terms of net spend in summer of 2013. would rather have their players from this window, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Carroll (35m) Henderson (16m) Adam (8m) Downing (20m) Coates (8m) Total 87m Soldado (26m) Paulinho (17m) Eriksen (9m) Chadli (7m) Lamela (25m) Total 84m While I generally agree with this post, a lot of the tottenham ones have not even played 100 mins of football yet and turn out to be flops. Dont judge till they prove their worth (although you are prob right). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Olallana Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Great signings but I think it'll take them time. If the window closed before the season, as it should, I'm sure all those signings would still have taken place, along with the Bale sale, and they'd have more time. Still, can see them doing very well next season. Think they might chop and change too much this year. Agree. I think they have a bigger chance winning Europa League than coming top 3 in PL actually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbendy Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 A transfer rumours website *ducks* is reporting that: - Saints have turned down a sizable bid from Fulham for Jack Cork - Aaron Cresswell is signing for Saints with part of the deal involving Sharp going the other way, possibly on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 August, 2013 Author Share Posted 30 August, 2013 A transfer rumours website *ducks* is reporting that: - Saints have turned down a sizable bid from Fulham for Jack Cork - Aaron Cresswell is signing for Saints with part of the deal involving Sharp going the other way, possibly on loan Think i saw that Crystal Palace have had a bid rejected by Ipswich for £3million for Aaron Cresswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 A transfer rumours website *ducks* is reporting that: - Saints have turned down a sizable bid from Fulham for Jack Cork - Aaron Cresswell is signing for Saints with part of the deal involving Sharp going the other way, possibly on loan Interesting read, would take Cresswell but would be v dissapointed to see Cork go. Of course rumours, pinch of salt etc .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 A transfer rumours website *ducks* is reporting that: - Saints have turned down a sizable bid from Fulham for Jack Cork - Aaron Cresswell is signing for Saints with part of the deal involving Sharp going the other way, possibly on loan I think a lot of teams would be interested in Cork seeing how good he is and that he's no longer first choice, but we must do our utmost to keep him. He's important to the squad and to our future. As for the latter part of that, Cresswell for Sharp would be a cracking deal - strengthening a weak area (squadwise and seeing how Shaw often picks up niggles and only having Fox as back-up) and offloading an unwanted player at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Simon Peach @SimonPeach 1m #SaintsFC outgoing about to be announced. Still more to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choccyboxkid Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Dean Hammond gone to leicester city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Sold, not loan. That´s positive. Thanks for a true professional work at our club Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Sold, not loan. That´s positive. Thanks for a true professional work at our club Dean. Agree, I think it a bit of a shame that our promotion winning captain wasn't given a minute of Premier League football with us...still we have moved on to bigger and better things. Good luck Dean, a true pro who deserves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Lukaku? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Lukaku? TBF, he's never going to make it at Chelsea. That much is clear. He needs a move, but it won't be to us. We've got more than enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 TBF, he's never going to make it at Chelsea. That much is clear. He needs a move, but it won't be to us. We've got more than enough! Irrespective of having too many forwards, if he was available at the right price I'd still take him! It won't happen though, I think Chelsea will persevere with him long term, in spite of his terrible penalty tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 TBF, he's never going to make it at Chelsea. That much is clear. He needs a move, but it won't be to us. We've got more than enough! Can't agree there. I think he's going to be a star, their new Drogba. Really feel for the lad tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studentsaint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 would rather have their players from this window, though Of course you would, they've got 87 millionsworth of talent in, we've got 36, but at the same time they lost the best player in the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Not really any links to Saints at the moment, would be a surprise to add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 While I generally agree with this post, a lot of the tottenham ones have not even played 100 mins of football yet and turn out to be flops. Dont judge till they prove their worth (although you are prob right). Spurs have improved their squad to title challenger levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Can't agree there. I think he's going to be a star, their new Drogba. Really feel for the lad tonight. Don't get me wrong, I think he's an excellent player - but the fit between him and Chelsea doesn't feel right, I can't see him there long term at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 August, 2013 Author Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Not sure we will bring anyone else in, and it wouldn't bother me. Wouldn't be suprised if not. So we might add, might not. Not really any links to Saints at the moment, would be a surprise to add. So do you think we will sign anyone or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Agree. If they don't finish 4th this year, they never will. Don't forget they are still in talks with Eriksen too. Crazy to think they managed to sign that lot without Champions league football. They are a prime example of how spend that amount of money sensibly. Compare with Liverpool's dealings under Kenny:- Carroll (35m) Henderson (16m) Adam (8m) Downing (20m) Coates (8m) Total 87m Soldado (26m) Paulinho (17m) Eriksen (9m) Chadli (7m) Lamela (25m) Total 84m They have done incredibly well to buy what they have for effectively the cost of Bale. Added to the players already there in the form of Walker, Vertonghan and Sandro who are all excellent (and Ive slways rated Dembele) then they should easily finish 4th Id say unless Arsenal bring in some quality and quickly. FWIW I dont really get what the hell happened under Kenny, as although overpriced everyone of those players were bang on form when they signed, all had good seasons and Kenny effectively ruined them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Can't agree there. I think he's going to be a star, their new Drogba. Really feel for the lad tonight. I think he really is the new Drogba, he is better on the ball then Benteke but Benteke is the better player ATM. Although I think RL will turn into a top top player he looked a little out of place tonight, a bit headless chicken, that penalty was truelly aweful aswell !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Irrespective of having too many forwards, if he was available at the right price I'd still take him! It won't happen though, I think Chelsea will persevere with him long term, in spite of his terrible penalty tonight. Id take him all day long, Rickie will be gone next year IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 So do you think we will sign anyone or not? Saint charlie is on self preservation mode so he doesn't cry on transfer deadline day if we don't sign anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Moses in for a medical at Liverpool, if twitter's to be believed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 On the BBC matchday thread that Toby Alderweirald has passed a medical at Athletico Madrid, will allow Martin Demichelis to move to Manchester City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 On the BBC matchday thread that Toby Alderweirald has passed a medical at Athletico Madrid, will allow Martin Demichelis to move to Manchester City. I noticed this with a bit of interest as his name was put on here as a possible target after being given a free transfer from Malaga. I suspect this was laughed off by many as not good enough, too old etc. Now he's going to Man City for £2.5m. Today, Redmond had a good game against us, scoring for Norwich who signed him for £2m . But of course we no longer look at up and coming players from lower leagues, as we - some fans, Chief Exec in particular - believe we are above this as we go up to "the next level". Lets spend millions instead, the we can be a bit more mediocre than we were before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 What I think is that we are getting our target market wrong, or at least using it incorrectly. The Serie A is probably the most tactical, slow-paced, positional, technical detail-focused of the top leagues in Europe. To sign players into the PL who come from this sort of preparation (Osvaldo effectively had his preseason at Rome) and expect an impact within the first 1-2 months is madness, and even the first season will probably prove to be inconsistent. The stamina just isn't there, and more so in the case of South-American imports (even slower pace) into Italy! We'll see how Lamela does Tottenham but even then I don't think he's expected to start week-in, week-out this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Moses has gone to Liverpool on a season-long loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 1 September, 2013 Share Posted 1 September, 2013 What I think is that we are getting our target market wrong, or at least using it incorrectly. The Serie A is probably the most tactical, slow-paced, positional, technical detail-focused of the top leagues in Europe. To sign players into the PL who come from this sort of preparation (Osvaldo effectively had his preseason at Rome) and expect an impact within the first 1-2 months is madness, and even the first season will probably prove to be inconsistent. The stamina just isn't there, and more so in the case of South-American imports (even slower pace) into Italy! We'll see how Lamela does Tottenham but even then I don't think he's expected to start week-in, week-out this season. That would be fans that are mad then, the club looks at it in a longer perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 1 September, 2013 Share Posted 1 September, 2013 That would be fans that are mad then, the club looks at it in a longer perspective. Some morons around me -first few rows- were already calling for Osvaldo's head "he's f**king ****, waste of £15m, get him off" -all in his earshot after Lallana had hit a slightly heavy pass which he had failed to keep in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwanamakubwa Posted 1 September, 2013 Share Posted 1 September, 2013 Some morons around me -first few rows- were already calling for Osvaldo's head "he's f**king ****, waste of £15m, get him off" -all in his earshot after Lallana had hit a slightly heavy pass which he had failed to keep in. Christ that's smart! I thought it must have been really frustrating for him. He got virtually no service, but looked decent at shifting it half a yard and hitting it. Poch is going to have to get the dynamic right there. Regarding the game I think we still miss players who can commit players. Sunderland particularly but Norwich too were drilled and organised, lallana tried to, but with fox and chambers as full backs we were pretty static. I agree with smirks, we don't play wingers as such. But if the full backs dont provide the width we need something else. Redmond occupied and committed two saints defenders each time he got the ball and caused problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 6 September, 2013 Share Posted 6 September, 2013 Heard we've had scouts watching Joel Pohjanpalo recently, 18 year old Finnish striker. Has a good goalscoring record considering most of his appearances for HJK have been off the bench and has broken into the national team of late. Obligatory YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibHRquIsXkg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 6 September, 2013 Share Posted 6 September, 2013 Heard we've had scouts watching Joel Pohjanpalo recently, 18 year old Finnish striker. Has a good goalscoring record considering most of his appearances for HJK have been off the bench and has broken into the national team of late. Shouldn't this be on a January 2014 HCDAJFU thread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATERSIDEIFASAINT Posted 6 September, 2013 Share Posted 6 September, 2013 Did we make a late move in the transfer window for Oscar Cardoza from Benfica? Saw it reported in one of the papers yesterday saying we would try again in January along with West Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 6 September, 2013 Share Posted 6 September, 2013 Shouldn't this be on a January 2014 HCDAJFU thread ? No, it shouldn't. So nyeh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 6 September, 2013 Share Posted 6 September, 2013 What I think is that we are getting our target market wrong, or at least using it incorrectly. The Serie A is probably the most tactical, slow-paced, positional, technical detail-focused of the top leagues in Europe. To sign players into the PL who come from this sort of preparation (Osvaldo effectively had his preseason at Rome) and expect an impact within the first 1-2 months is madness, and even the first season will probably prove to be inconsistent. The stamina just isn't there, and more so in the case of South-American imports (even slower pace) into Italy! We'll see how Lamela does Tottenham but even then I don't think he's expected to start week-in, week-out this season. Once maybe, but I honestly can't see much difference between any of the top leagues anymore and I don't believe Osvaldo should be allowed this as an excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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