shurlock Posted 24 December, 2013 Share Posted 24 December, 2013 You're still fixated with my third point? Let me put it this way because it's really a two part point and might be difficult to grasp: Relative to the introduction of any new backup player at this stage of the season, both Jos, Fox and co. are doing an adequate job. Should the board decide to bring in a new player, they will not see an improvement on the pitch, nor will they see any financial benefit. Therefore it would be wiser for them in this sense to wait till the summer meaning its unlikely we'll see anyone new this January. I understand, and most definitely agree with you, that the two aren't Premier League quality - but it doesn't logically follow that we should rush buy new players! This is where the two other points come in. Consider where we are in the table. The club is adverse to signing in January in the first place. It's highly unlikely we'll get someone. Nobody's calling for us to go binge shopping in Jan - and ideally we would wait till the summer. Even if we don't see the best of someone until they're fully integrated, they will still be an improvement on what we have in defense. The gap in class is just too large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 24 December, 2013 Share Posted 24 December, 2013 Am I being a bit naive here? Is it likely that he's going to get repeat injuries between now and the end of the season? Edit: Won't he be content on getting 9th? I mean, second season back in the Premier League - we ascended faster than expected - now is the time for consolidation, surely? Look at Luke Shaw's appearance record while in the first team. And look at what was coming out of the club in the summer re our targets for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2013 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/10905923._/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Andrea Consigli Just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Yeah read about us looking at Consigli a few weeks back, us and one of the Milan clubs if memory serves me right. No idea on how good between the sticks he is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 You reckon NC will be content with being 9th? IMHO, the sign of whether Saints (NC) are SERIOUS about becomming a really Big Club, will be if we SELL any of our First Teamers, ie Shaw, Lalanna, Rodrigues etc, to the "Big Four" The only way to progress is to ADD Class, not sell it. So, we shall see if our current "Stars" reckon Saints will become BIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Sign nobody but keep everyone? Would we take that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Echo behind the times again. They are such a **** newspaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Sign nobody but keep everyone? Would we take that? I would. In the summer too. At least 8 of our first choice 11 have room for improvement and are always getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 No way Glasgow! We can't keep everyone, we've still got Guly and Gashton to get rid off before we worry about letting any decent players leave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2013 I would. In the summer too. At least 8 of our first choice 11 have room for improvement and are always getting better. Dont think we'd be 9th without Lovren and Wanyama though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2013 No way Glasgow! We can't keep everyone, we've still got Guly and Gashton to get rid off before we worry about letting any decent players leave! Ok keep the ones that we want. Think Gaston has stepped up last 2 games, maybe has a future here afterall Ive always been fairly positive on him anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Dont think we'd be 9th without Lovren and Wanyama though? Not sure what you mean, we have already signed them last summer so even if we don't sign anyone we would still have them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Ok keep the ones that we want. Think Gaston has stepped up last 2 games, maybe has a future here afterall Ive always been fairly positive on him anyway.... One mince pie don't make a Winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Not sure what you mean, we have already signed them last summer so even if we don't sign anyone we would still have them? Ahh i see, sorry missed read your earlier reply "in the summer too" thought you meant last summer, but you mean next summer. So keep the same squad together and youll be happy? Think jan or summer we need to address the GK, LB and CB issues (cover) plus might need options to assist in the final 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Ahh i see, sorry missed read your earlier reply "in the summer too" thought you meant last summer, but you mean next summer. So keep the same squad together and youll be happy? Think jan or summer we need to address the GK, LB and CB issues (cover) plus might need options to assist in the final 3rd Of course would like additions, but if we lost anyone like Shaw, Lallana, Lovren they would be nigh on impossible to replace with the same quality. If you said now we could 100% start next season with our squad now! no additions but no losses then I would take it. In the summer we will have interest from CL teams in Morgan, Lallana, Shaw, Lovren and maybe Clyne. Be hard to keep everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Ok keep the ones that we want. Think Gaston has stepped up last 2 games, maybe has a future here afterall Ive always been fairly positive on him anyway.... hahahhahaha no bites yet :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Personally I would like a central attacking midfielder to replace the Davis/Lambert position or get a right attacking midfielder and move adam into the central slot if Gaston isn't the long term solution in either of those positions. Also a centre half who can play in either left back or defensive midfield or is that asking too much ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 The bloke next to me at Goodison was telling me Holger Badstuber's looking for a move and we're interested. I know it'll never happen in a million years but has anyone seen that published anywhere? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 (edited) The bloke next to me at Goodison was telling me Holger Badstuber's looking for a move and we're interested. I know it'll never happen in a million years but has anyone seen that published anywhere? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk But he's ruptured knee ligaments twice in about a year, no-one will take him for a big fee until they've seen what effect that has left on him. Should be OK but you never know, might lose mobility and athletism. Don't think he's even playing again yet, reserves at Bayern perhaps. Edited 31 December, 2013 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 You reckon NC will be content with being 9th? Lambert said minimum expectation in the league is 8th. So not far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Lambert said minimum expectation in the league is 8th. So not far off. If the minimum is 8th, then that suggests he won't be happy with 9th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 If the minimum is 8th, then that suggests he won't be happy with 9th? But 9th isn't far off 8th which is what I said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 But he's ruptured knee ligaments twice in about a year, no-one will take him for a big fee until they've seen what effect that has left on him. Should be OK but you never know, might lose mobility and athletism. Don't think he's even playing again yet, reserves at Bayern perhaps. The guy was suggesting he's fit again but can't get back in the team because Dante and Boateng have formed such a good partnership, which is why he wants to move. Won't be to us but I'd love to see him in England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 (edited) The guy was suggesting he's fit again but can't get back in the team because Dante and Boateng have formed such a good partnership, which is why he wants to move. Won't be to us but I'd love to see him in England I couldn't really say, Badstuber ruptured knee ligaments for the second time in 6 months last May, I'd be enormously surprised if he's fit for anything but light fitness work as of yet but it varies from individual to individual you'd not be able to argue with someone who follows Bayern closely of course but I doubt he's anywhere near full fitness yet because it was said at the time he'd be touch and go for the WC next June. Edited 31 December, 2013 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 The guy was suggesting he's fit again but can't get back in the team because Dante and Boateng have formed such a good partnership, which is why he wants to move. Won't be to us but I'd love to see him in England Think he read it on here....http://www.southamptonrumours.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 December, 2013 Share Posted 31 December, 2013 Think he read it on here....http://www.southamptonrumours.co.uk/ ah right a CM 1999 based rumour then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 The Astori link was laughed off by MP today, as was the link of Lambert to WHU. The main priority from him was to get our best players back fit and playing, as opposed to signing any new additions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 The Astori link was laughed off by MP today, as was the link of Lambert to WHU. The main priority from him was to get our best players back fit and playing, as opposed to signing any new additions. Was that in the post match conference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Was that in the post match conference? Yes. And has also been put up here - http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/10908185.Saints_won_t_be_panicked_into_making_transfer_market_moves/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 1 January, 2014 Share Posted 1 January, 2014 Winger with Jay Rods Pace with ability close to or of Lallanas skill and crossing is the main piorty in this window to help us make use of the good start. Experienced LB or Young LB from championship willing to be 2nd to Shaw and a CB should also been done 2nd and 3rd specially if we can ship Fox and Jos out in this window. All 3 = top 8 or maybe top 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 1 January, 2014 Author Share Posted 1 January, 2014 I get the impression mopo has been told to show more with the squad we have before he gets any more funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 Yes. And has also been put up here - http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/10908185.Saints_won_t_be_panicked_into_making_transfer_market_moves/ Thanks Super-Clarke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 I get the impression mopo has been told to show more with the squad we have before he gets any more funds. We were doing ok before injuries, suspensions and playing top four teams to be fair. Still, a CB and GK wouldnt go a miss, the squads still doesnt have enough depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25488699 Southampton What they need in a nutshell: To keep their best players at St Mary's. Window shopping: There has been a lot of speculation about which teams are watching Southampton's players and I think manager Mauricio Pochettino's priority will be to hold on to the likes of Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana. Linked with: Davide Astori 26, CB (Cagliari), Cheikhou Kouyate 24, CB(Anderlecht), McDonald Mariga 26, DM (Inter Milan), Ever Banega 25, CM(Valencia),Diego 28, AM (Wolfsburg). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25488699 we might actually get Mariga if we tried, he's Victor's brother and doesn't actually play at Milan, no idea whatsover if he's any good, hasn't played for a fair while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8267 Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 10:02 Staying with transfer speculation in Belgium and, according to Sudpresse, Southampton are chasing Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate. The centre-back has impressed in the Pro League this season and is likely to cost at least £7million. Sky Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 10:02 Staying with transfer speculation in Belgium and, according to Sudpresse, Southampton are chasing Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate. The centre-back has impressed in the Pro League this season and is likely to cost at least £7million. Sky Sports That name seems a little familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLove Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 This transfer Window can we have 1x Centre back (Either Astori or Kouyate) and a forward play who will just shoot. Not feck about but actually shoot. (Ideally on target but at this point i'm not bothered) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 2 January, 2014 Author Share Posted 2 January, 2014 That name seems a little familiar. We were linked with him in the summer http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/400689/Newcastle-and-Southampton-vie-for-Cheikhou-Kouyate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 This transfer Window can we have 1x Centre back (Either Astori or Kouyate) and a forward play who will just shoot. Not feck about but actually shoot. (Ideally on target but at this point i'm not bothered) Yes, very noticeable yesterday. Nobody wants to hit the ball first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 Yes, very noticeable yesterday. Nobody wants to hit the ball first time. watched the Swansea-City game, City hit everything that was hanging about just outside of the box first time, think they scored at least 2 goals from it and the conditions seemed pretty awful there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 Not feck about but actually shoot. (Ideally on target but at this point i'm not bothered) May as well not shoot if not on target! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 Betrand plus £15m and Mata on loan for Shaw. Source : probably made up on F365 forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 May as well not shoot if not on target! of course they should, when you look at the number of goals in the PL that come from shots just hit hard into the mixer and that take wicked deflections past keepers you can see the point of shooting often. Think all of City's goals yesterday took deflections, maybe not Tourés. Look at Chelsea's first goal, dink shot, hits post bounces out to Torres who says thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 Betrand plus £15m and Mata on loan for Shaw. Source : probably made up on F365 forum. only probably made up, they don't need Shaw and no-one is going to give us 20 million (or similar) for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 only probably made up, they don't need Shaw and no-one is going to give us 20 million (or similar) for him. In the summer we will probs get over 20m for him. City, United and Chelsea are weak at left back. Shaw could give them 10 years of top service. They would be getting a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 In the summer we will probs get over 20m for him. City, United and Chelsea are weak at left back. Shaw could give them 10 years of top service. They would be getting a bargain. If you say so then, personally I think he's vastly overated at left back not to mention his constant illness and injury problems. Chambers doesn't get injured, doesn't get ill every 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 Betrand plus £15m and Mata on loan for Shaw. Source : probably made up on F365 forum. yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 January, 2014 Share Posted 2 January, 2014 yes please it would seem to make good sense, Mata won't come here though, way below his station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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