Victor Wanyama - Officially Signed

[Grey Crab]

Good stuff, but I'm not sure that we need another Japanese player. I think we've got the market covered over there already with Lee and Yoshida.

[trousers]

"I want to stress that the deal could have been done sooner, but this shows that we do business on our terms"

 

Was wondering Turks if you still think I was wrong to say "the agent probably backed down"? I mean after all when someone else is wrong you like to make sure they and everyone else knows they were wrong. So will you hold your hands up and say you were "probably" wrong?

 

But anyways welcome to the club Wagamama. Sure he will do a good job for us. Kinda feel bad for Cork as looks as though he will be the one to get squeezed out. Not sure where this leaves Davis either.

 

To be fair to Turkish, he was technically correct: there was no 'evidence' that the agent had backed down. But that's missing the point. We never claimed there was any evidence, rather we had a hunch that was likely to be the case.

 

Anyway, water under the bridge...

[Bwanamakubwa]

The song in Swahili "jambo bwana" would welcome him nicely. Thinking about it, replace that with "victor wanyama", which works, and you've got a song for him already.

[Window Cleaner]

Well he´s not built like the normal Kenyan athletes you´ve seen through the years, thats for sure...

 

Talking about the long distance runners...

 

you obviously don't remember Douglas Wakihuri then. He wasn't from the Rift Valleys either but he was quick.

[St Marco]

To be fair to Turkish, he was technically correct: there was no 'evidence' that the agent had backed down. But that's missing the point. We never claimed there was any evidence, rather we had a hunch that was likely to be the case.

 

Anyway, water under the bridge...

 

I didn't say that though. I said there was a history of our club holding to their guns (I mentioned the premier league agents table where we were last). So while there was no evidence to suggest his agent backed down there was a lot of evidence to suggest Cortese is one stubborn bastard who rarely backs down. Which is why I said it was more likely the agent backed down. That was the issue we were arguing.

[itchen_dan]

SimonPeach: I understand #SaintsFC forked out more on Wanyama than the £12million spent on Ramirez, making it bigger than Flo deal & McGeady's departure

[Olallana]

you obviously don't remember Douglas Wakihuri then. He wasn't from the Rift Valleys either but he was quick.

 

true, but one off doesn´t make it "normal"

 

(had forgot about him though)

[trousers]

I didn't say that though. I said there was a history of our club holding to their guns (I mentioned the premier league agents table where we were last). So while there was no evidence to suggest his agent backed down there was a lot of evidence to suggest Cortese is one stubborn bastard who rarely backs down. Which is why I said it was more likely the agent backed down. That was the issue we were arguing.

 

Cool. I'm with you on this one. The signs were obvious to me too

[Window Cleaner]

true, but one off doesn´t make it "normal"

 

(had forgot about him though)

 

 

back in the days when Brits ran fast marathons as well, Smith,Smith,Jones and Spedding. Marathon running is in the mind once you have the tools to do the job. If Steve Jones was running the marathon at his best now Kenyans would be back in the pack.

[SNSUN]

Then he is not doing it right.

 

Or he's not found a fanny big enough to satisfy him...

[trousers]

@MichKatami: @VictorWanyama just called me to rely the message that he's finally signed for Saints...He is so happy ..

[Bearsy]

what's the skinny bout sell-on clauses?

 

I hope there ain't one, cos it really bit cortese on arse with Forren deal.

[Turkish]

"I want to stress that the deal could have been done sooner, but this shows that we do business on our terms"

 

Was wondering Turks if you still think I was wrong to say "the agent probably backed down"? I mean after all when someone else is wrong you like to make sure they and everyone else knows they were wrong. So will you hold your hands up and say you were "probably" wrong?

 

But anyways welcome to the club Wagamama. Sure he will do a good job for us. Kinda feel bad for Cork as looks as though he will be the one to get squeezed out. Not sure where this leaves Davis either.

 

How do you know Celtic didn't pay him? Also interesting to note the fee was originally £12m, now £12.5m. I may be wrong, I may not be, but what is clear is that there was a compromise.

[TheSpankBoy]

Or he's not found a fanny big enough to satisfy him...

 

Aside from Kerry Katona i am not sure there is a woman alive accomodating enough.

[TheSpankBoy]

Bugger

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[itchen_dan]

VictorWanyama: I have a day of mixed emotion.happy to play in EPL,honoured to be the 1st Kenyan to play in EPL...But VERY SAD TO leave PARADISE

[trousers]

...

[trousers]

How do you know Celtic didn't pay him? Also interesting to note the fee was originally £12m, now £12.5m. I may be wrong, I may not be, but what is clear is that there was a compromise.

 

How do we know what the fees were/ are? What makes one assumption on the fees any more valid than another?

[itchen_dan]

VictorWanyama: The club as been great you fans incredible... 67 will always be in my HEART. I hope you wish me well.

[ART]

I guess Victor makes a very welcome birthday present. I will keep this in mind when he doesn't play well. Lord forbid. No more losers ...............please Senior Pochettino.

[Bearsy]

this helmet needs to stop banging on bout celtic & start kissing the collective rings of saintsweb massive.

[Stepgar]

VictorWanyama: I have a day of mixed emotion.happy to play in EPL,honoured to be the 1st Kenyan to play in EPL...But VERY SAD TO leave PARADISE

 

I am sure your first wage packet will soften the blow. ;-)

[trousers]

I guess Victor makes a very welcome birthday present. I will keep this in mind when he doesn't play well. Lord forbid. No more losers ...............please Senior Pochettino.

 

How many losers has Pochettino brought in so far? I've lost count...

[trousers]

@MichKatami: @VictorWanyama's move to #EPL to #Southampton is a breakthrough for Kenyan football.. Massive move,

[MadDogMatt]

Very impressive interview on Player very mature responses to both Saints and Celtic questions #welcomeVictor

[LGTL]

http://www.talkceltic.net/forum/showthread.php?t=134996&page=5

 

Celtic thoughts. Oh and please, no helmets sign up and start irritating them.

[DuncanRG]

Very impressive interview on Player very mature responses to both Saints and Celtic questions #welcomeVictor

 

Really? He's clearly a smart lad but I thought it was PR-approved drivel other than when he was talking about Celtic.

 

But then, it always is these days.

[Sour Mash]

To be fair to Turkish, he was technically correct: there was no 'evidence' that the agent had backed down. But that's missing the point. We never claimed there was any evidence, rather we had a hunch that was likely to be the case.

 

Anyway, water under the bridge...

No, originally you were suggesting that NC had "won" against the agents, when there is no evidence that is the case at all. In all likelihood, bot parties negotiated and showed some flexibility to get to an agreement, I'd still expect the agent to have done alright out of this.

[Ivan Katalinic's 'tache]

Cracking signing. Brilliant stuff. Looking forward to seeing him destroy some Premier League midfields. Right, who's next???

[Smirking_Saint]

No, originally you were suggesting that NC had "won" against the agents, when there is no evidence that is the case at all. In all likelihood, bot parties negotiated and showed some flexibility to get to an agreement, I'd still expect the agent to have done alright out of this.

 

Reckon the agent stalled to try to see who else was around for the client, we put a time limit on and an agreement was made between thr clubs.

 

Quality quality player though

[Convict Colony]

this helmet needs to stop banging on bout celtic & start kissing the collective rings of saintsweb massive.

 

My thoughts exactly, he should be saying shizzle like "I heard tokes bathed with his in-laws and I am into that vibe so knew Saints were the club for me" etc.

[Bearsy]

he's not even mentioned our stadium plans

[Convict Colony]

Am not too impressed by Vic's glasgow digs so maybe we offered him a lounge that was bigger and had its own entrance way ?

 

[Smirking_Saint]

he's not even mentioned our stadium plans

 

Surely he has seen them ? Either on Celts web or jonas forum

[Saint_Jonny]

Look forward to seeing him play

[Convict Colony]

Exclusive pic of Vic reading the Saintsweb and the muppet show !!!

 

[Convict Colony]

Nice champagne in the background, thats how every forum member rolls when surfing, I'm on my 2nd bottle already of Tatinger

[Bearsy]

I hope he does well, i really do, but he just don't look like a prem player to me. Where is tattoo's? He don't even seem to have xbox.

[beatlesaint]

I hope he does well, i really do, but he just don't look like a prem player to me. Where is tattoo's? He don't even seem to have xbox.

Danny Fox has a lot of tattoos and he doesnt look like a Prem player either :-D

[trousers]

No, originally you were suggesting that NC had "won" against the agents, when there is no evidence that is the case at all. In all likelihood, bot parties negotiated and showed some flexibility to get to an agreement, I'd still expect the agent to have done alright out of this.

 

Ok.

[CB Fry]

Reckon the agent stalled to try to see who else was around for the client, we put a time limit on and an agreement was made between thr clubs.

 

Quality quality player though

 

And of course Victor never wanted to play for anyone else.

[Window Cleaner]

@MichKatami: @VictorWanyama's move to #EPL to #Southampton is a breakthrough for Kenyan football.. Massive move,

 

so there you have it, playing in the PL is definitely a step up from the SPL and Celtic.

[trousers]

@alex_crook: Well done to @kristemple and his BBC colleagues for saying next to nothing re Wanyama until deal was done. Cutting edge journalism

 

@jamiefisk7: @alex_crook @kristemple now now! Handbags away. Lets see who gets next signing correct. I'm going with Alex.

 

@kristemple: @jamiefisk7 @alex_crook many bullets make light work Jamie

[Smirking_Saint]

And of course Victor never wanted to play for anyone else.

 

Of course he looked around. But had no options

[Crab Lungs]

@alex_crook: Well done to @kristemple and his BBC colleagues for saying next to nothing re Wanyama until deal was done. Cutting edge journalism

 

@jamiefisk7: @alex_crook @kristemple now now! Handbags away. Lets see who gets next signing correct. I'm going with Alex.

 

@kristemple: @jamiefisk7 @alex_crook many bullets make light work Jamie

 

 

@alex_crook: Good day for @MYNewsAgency filed Wanyama had agreed 4 yr deal at lunchtime, 1st to get Forren confirmed and called Chaplow this am #saintsfc

 

The blokes an utter penis.

[CB Fry]

@alex_crook: Well done to @kristemple and his BBC colleagues for saying next to nothing re Wanyama until deal was done. Cutting edge journalism

 

@jamiefisk7: @alex_crook @kristemple now now! Handbags away. Lets see who gets next signing correct. I'm going with Alex.

 

@kristemple: @jamiefisk7 @alex_crook many bullets make light work Jamie

 

 

 

In fairness the BBC are doing exactly what the majority of divs on here want from Saints based reporting. Nothing is truth until the club release a lovely polished PR release.

 

We do our business in private, see?

[Olallana]

In fairness the BBC are doing exactly what the majority of divs on here want from Saints based reporting. Nothing is truth until the club release a lovely polished PR release.

 

We do our business in private, see?

 

According to Neil Lennon yes. Or would you call him a liar?

[CB Fry]

According to Neil Lennon yes. Or would you call him a liar?

 

I'm talking about the BBC's policy on reporting on this transfer.

[Olallana]

I'm talking about the BBC's policy on reporting on this transfer.

 

ok, I read that too fast. Fair point then.

[Turkish]

In fairness the BBC are doing exactly what the majority of divs on here want from Saints based reporting. Nothing is truth until the club release a lovely polished PR release.

 

We do our business in private, see?

 

Nah mate, that's so 2012/13 season when we had a clueless bumpkin manager who was out his depth, now we've for the new Mourinho in charge, the man to take us to the next level, we name our targets in interviews and openly discuss them. That's the new improved way we do business.