Greenridge Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 We're buying a keeper to compete for the number 1 position, the one we've already got is also very good. I wouldn't be surprised to see Boruc keep his place until he drops a clanger, similar to the Friedel/Lloris situation at Spurs when Lloris first came in. So just a matter if time until the inevitable happens. I agree. In the meantime Artur will know one mistake and he's gone. That should help him relax and play to his potential or alternatively be up for it and focused but we know the life of a 'keeper - mistakes are part and parcel of the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Paraded at the game tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 See them both competing for number 1 spot. Nce idea, but I can't see Forster being happy sat on the bench for most of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Medical is tomorrow morning apparently.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 We're buying a keeper to compete for the number 1 position, the one we've already got is also very good. I wouldn't be surprised to see Boruc keep his place until he drops a clanger, similar to the Friedel/Lloris situation at Spurs when Lloris first came in. If he stays I would expect to see Boruc start vs Liverpool. It's his shirt to lose, and will at least give some semblance of continuity early on. Niemi had a bit of time on the bench after he joined if I remember correctly. This situation seems similar to that, in that Jones was by no means a bad keeper, just Antti was better. But of course, FF is being bought to be the main man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Nce idea, but I can't see Forster being happy sat on the bench for most of the season. Nobody is happy on the bench. What do you suggest? One keeper in the squad? Competition is good. Perform or make way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Sticky time me thinks! guardian_sport: Southampton set to sign Fraser Forster for £10m from Celtic http://t.co/0KCWmKTj0O (Photo: EPA) http://t.co/85htO581VN http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9413261/transfer-news-fraser-forster-to-hold-talks-with-southampton-after-celtic-accept-16310m-bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 If he stays I would expect to see Boruc start vs Liverpool. It's his shirt to lose, and will at least give some semblance of continuity early on. Niemi had a bit of time on the bench after he joined if I remember correctly. This situation seems similar to that, in that Jones was by no means a bad keeper, just Antti was better. But of course, FF is being bought to be the main man. Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Sticky time me thinks! Im pleased but not that excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Good signing, clearly we needed backup in this position and it's been addressed by the board and Les Reed. Not only that we've signed a lad with bags of potential and already an England squad member. Jolly good.. Keep it going Saints. I'm not greedy by any means but right about now I ca see the plan unfolding.. Sell off stars at peak of their games for whopping fees and reinvest wisely. Start over.. Much more healthy system and one that should enable us to avoid doing a Pompey or a Leeds United etc. In fact, one could argue that this self sustainability is The Southampton Way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 From the Guardian article: Forster’s imminent arrival increases the likelihood of Southampton selling the 34-year-old Artur Boruc, another former Celtic player. Be a pointless signing if Gazzaniga/Davis are still within an injury away from being in the starting lineup imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 A question I put out on Twitter as well, who was the last current England international we signed? By "current" I mean currently being picked in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 (edited) A question I put out on Twitter as well, who was the last current England international we signed? By "current" I mean currently being picked in the squad. Wouldn't have happened if Cortese was here. Mick mills? Edited 8 August, 2014 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Shilton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 If he stays I would expect to see Boruc start vs Liverpool. It's his shirt to lose, and will at least give some semblance of continuity early on. Niemi had a bit of time on the bench after he joined if I remember correctly. This situation seems similar to that, in that Jones was by no means a bad keeper, just Antti was better. But of course, FF is being bought to be the main man. It is similar but Boruc is far better than Jones was and I remain to be convinced that Forster is anywhere near as good as Niemi. (IIRC it took Jones about 5 games to commit the inevitable howler (flapped at a ridiculously tame 30 yarder against west Brom) that let Antii in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Shilton? Shilton certainly qualifies, that was 1982. Anyone more recent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 http://georgeweahscousin.com/2014/07/11/guest-post-what-would-fraser-forster-bring-to-southampton/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 We're buying a keeper to compete for the number 1 position, the one we've already got is also very good. I wouldn't be surprised to see Boruc keep his place until he drops a clanger, similar to the Friedel/Lloris situation at Spurs when Lloris first came in. Agree with this too - very sensible of Saints. Boruc had to fight for his number 1 spot at Fiorentina if memory serves me well and duly got his number 1 spot. Competition is good. They'll be fighting for that spot, but I do agree it's Boruc's until he does another Cruyff f**king turn in the penalty area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 A question I put out on Twitter as well, who was the last current England international we signed? By "current" I mean currently being picked in the squad. Can't be within the last 3 decades can it? I take it Stuart Ripley and Graeme Le Saux weren't playing for England when we got them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Nobody is happy on the bench. What do you suggest? One keeper in the squad? Competition is good. Perform or make way. I'm sure you know what I mean. Very difficult to get the 2nd choice keeper pick right and keep a settled squad, but with the right quality as back-up, I hope we've done that here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Shilton certainly qualifies, that was 1982. Anyone more recent? Ripley ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 A question I put out on Twitter as well, who was the last current England international we signed? By "current" I mean currently being picked in the squad. Carlton Palmer?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 BBCSport: .@celticfc accept a bid understood to be in the region of £10m from @SouthamptonFC for goalkeeper Fraser Forster. http://t.co/y0QYZBTiPI bigadamsport: Celtic 'keeper Fraser Forster free to discuss personal terms with #saintsfc after clubs tonight agreed a fee, around 10M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Ripley and Palmer were long gone from england squad by then as was david hirst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Blimey. Lot of dosh. But good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Shilton certainly qualifies, that was 1982. Anyone more recent? Mick mills steve. Was signed just after Shilton in 1982 and played In the World Cup for England that summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratio_decidendi Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Yeah, this seems like it's going to happen. The mods should sticky the thread just in case no one knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Ripley and Palmer were long gone from england squad by then as was david hirst. Yes I know, it was a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Yes I know, it was a joke. We don't do humour here mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 He'd be a good signing but 10mill is too much. It's the one transfer we can afford to take our time on. By all means throw money at the Rojo deal or at a striker but we might as well play hard ball over a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Ripley and Palmer were long gone from england squad by then as was david hirst. According to (the ever reliable!) wiki, Ripley's last England game was 1997 and he joined us in 1998 so not exactly 'long gone' but he should never have got there in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Yeah, this seems like it's going to happen. The mods should sticky the thread just in case no one knows. They should leave it as it is to fool people. That would be crazy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 @bigadamsport: Celtic 'keeper Fraser Forster free to discuss personal terms with #saintsfc after clubs tonight agreed a fee, around 10M Think we can stick a fork in this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 According to (the ever reliable!) wiki, Ripley's last England game was 1997 and he joined us in 1998 so not exactly 'long gone' but he should never have got there in the first place! Now I totally agree. Was a million oceans behind Matty . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Mick mills steve. Was signed just after Shilton in 1982 and played In the World Cup for England that summer. Mills is a tricky one. He played in the 1982 World Cup, but didn't sign for us until November and wasn't picked for any of the three internationals (2 of which were qualifiers) in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 £10m is a lot of money but I think we've got two very good keepers on our books now. If Boruc isn't happy then we'll cross that bridge when we come to it - no point refusing to improve just in case our #2 wants to bail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 bbc5live: Fraser Forster will have a medical tomorrow ahead of a proposed £10m move from Celtic to Southampton. Good signing? http://t.co/ZGpJ8ehqiN bigadamsport: Celtic rejected #saintsfc initial bid for Forster - who headed south today for discussions. Newcastle will get a sell-on fee as part of deal NabilHassan79: Colleagues in Scotland reporting £10m bid accepted by Celtic from #saintsfc for keeper Fraser Forster. Medical on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Is there any chance he'll be able to play tomorrow night? An unveiling would be nice but even better to see him get 45 minutes of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 He'd be a good signing but 10mill is too much. It's the one transfer we can afford to take our time on. By all means throw money at the Rojo deal or at a striker but we might as well play hard ball over a keeper. And if Boruc suffers an injury in the Bayer warmup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Ill Say it again. I just can't get excited about signing a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Good. Every club needs two quality keepers to provide competition for each other and cover for injuries. Now just a couple of signings to go, a defender and somebody to score bucketloads of goals please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 But Alpine said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Ill Say it again. I just can't get excited about signing a keeper Most important position on the pitch. You build a team from the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rabbit Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Ill Say it again. I just can't get excited about signing a keeper Not when we currently have a very good one anyway and there plenty of other positions in which to make marquee signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 All strengthening is good but Id rather we had spent £10m on a CB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rabbit Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 Most important position on the pitch. You build a team from the back. Quite....so fill the giant hole in Central defence first..... Good signing...just feel it isn't a priority at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28715811 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 I predict here and now he will win the Player of the Season award Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 8 August, 2014 Share Posted 8 August, 2014 All strengthening is good but Id rather we had spent £10m on a CB... By the sound of it, that'll be happening pretty soon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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