K,Billy's supersound Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Welcome Shane, COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Welcome Shane, COYR Hear how much this deal actually was? Is 12m accurate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Poor signing imo. Will have to score a lot of goals to justify that massive fee. Exactly, and that's something he doesn't do particularly well. Remy was going to Liverpool for £8.5m and we've paid £12m for Long. It makes no sense at all. Not impressed but always willing to be proved wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Welcome Shane, COYR Gardos tonight? EDIT: just seen your other post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Welcome aboard Shane. I know there's a lot of Welbeck haters on here but if he ends up at Hull for not much more than we've paid for Long I'll think we've got the wrong end of the deal. Not unhappy as things stand though. Would be nice to get a decent CB sharpish in though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Did we pay £12m or is that figure with add-ons ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 gr8 signing he's always been my #1 transfer target. What a coup! The whole science of ursine intelligence has just suffered a severe setback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Welcome aboard Shane. I know there's a lot of Welbeck haters on here but if he ends up at Hull for not much more than we've paid for Long I'll think we've got the wrong end of the deal. Not unhappy as things stand though. Would be nice to get a decent CB sharpish in though. Don't worry, I can assure you he won't end up at Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Well all signings dont need to take Long time as we can see by this but maybe people on this board will learn why some transfers take Long time while some others dont. If you want a non Long solution you have to pay a bit over the odds......wait a minute, this just was o Long solution for us....but done rather quickly... I´ll grab me longcoat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Welcome aboard Shane. I know there's a lot of Welbeck haters on here but if he ends up at Hull for not much more than we've paid for Long I'll think we've got the wrong end of the deal. Not unhappy as things stand though. Would be nice to get a decent CB sharpish in though. Sounds like we have a CB! Don't think this is a good signing but hope he defies his statistics and is good. Gardos sounds promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Ignore the fee, take that away from it. We've signed a player who I feel is a perfect fit for us, in every way. He brings attributes we were lacking and he plays in a way which will compliment what we already have. I think he's a handful, very quick and will cause defenders a nightmare. He'll probably end up a fans favourite here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Welcome Shlong! Be interested to see what shirt number he's given, if he doesn't get 7 that might indicate a marquee signing on the horizon? I hope not. Wasn't Osvaldo the last marquee signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Hear how much this deal actually was? Is 12m accurate? £12m includes ALL of the add-ons. Initial fee of around £7-8m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Well all signings dont need to take Long time as we can see by this but maybe people on this board will learn why some transfers take Long time while some others dont. If you want a non Long solution you have to pay a bit over the odds......wait a minute, this just was o Long solution for us....but done rather quickly... I´ll grab me longcoat... Pros about Long: Use-by dates Hair Penises Negs about Long: Waits Journeys Noses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 I hope not. Wasn't Osvaldo the last marquee signing? What exactly is a marquee signing anyway? Someone with a pretty name who has played at some big clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 £12m includes ALL of the add-ons. Initial fee of around £7-8m. Exactly, that seems fair and if he helps us in the cups or up in the league then the rest of the money will follow but we would have to hit success anyway so it's not as bad as some are making out or panicking about. The amount of money we've made this summer can quite easily cover it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Exactly, and that's something he doesn't do particularly well. Remy was going to Liverpool for £8.5m and we've paid £12m for Long. It makes no sense at all. Not impressed but always willing to be proved wrong. Don't be a ****ing dunce, Remy has an 8.5m release clause for CL teams, QPR want 20m from anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 He chews gum when playing which I find really annoying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Any idea of his squad number?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Any idea of his squad number?? Not yet, will probably be announced tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Is Shane our new number 7? Kinda hoping not, as it means someone else might be coming in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 A little underwhelmed when I first heard the rumours, but RK wants him as a team player to work with Pelle rather than as an individual. I remember when Shane and Lukaku did as over at SMS in our first season back in the PL. So welcome Shane, we shall be cheering your goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Underwhelmed and massively overpriced. Not sure how we can sign a player who signed for Hull just 6 months ago for £7 million, scores just 4 goals and we then pay 5£ million more for him. Strikes me as a last resort signing because we know we only have Pelle and our other targets went elsewhere. Less plan B, more plan E or maybe even F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Not sure how we can sign a player who signed for Hull just 6 months ago for £7 million, scores just 4 goals and we then pay 5£ million more for him. We're not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 I know he wouldn't say, but I wonder how many goals Long sets himself as a target. 27 years old, no disrespect to Hull or WBA but I see this as his biggest move, probably biggest wage. If he's ever going to have a good scoring season, this is the chance. I think 12 is realistic. Finishing is erratic but so is Rodriguez's and he got 15. It's a different game now, not like the days when the top strikers were all scoring 25-30 and rubbish ones got 10-12. Now if you get double figures you're pretty good! It would be nice if this bro could at least equal his record haul for prem goals. So, 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Can we just all agree we will wait and see how he does and then lock the thread, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Underwhelmed and massively overpriced. Not sure how we can sign a player who signed for Hull just 6 months ago for £7 million, scores just 4 goals and we then pay 5£ million more for him. Strikes me as a last resort signing because we know we only have Pelle and our other targets went elsewhere. Less plan B, more plan E or maybe even F. Well no one really knows the exact price but money in the bank doesn't get you points. Let's give the lad a chance before knocking him, I think he will be a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Ignore the fee, take that away from it. We've signed a player who I feel is a perfect fit for us, in every way. He brings attributes we were lacking and he plays in a way which will compliment what we already have. I think he's a handful, very quick and will cause defenders a nightmare. He'll probably end up a fans favourite here. Agree 100% - he's got attributes that we lack in a striker and one who will endear himself to the fans with his work rate. People are getting too caught up on fees, with the money we've earned from player sales and tv deals this season we can afford him, especially with Sharp off the wage budget too. Welcome Shane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Underwhelmed and massively overpriced. Not sure how we can sign a player who signed for Hull just 6 months ago for £7 million, scores just 4 goals and we then pay 5£ million more for him. Strikes me as a last resort signing because we know we only have Pelle and our other targets went elsewhere. Less plan B, more plan E or maybe even F. if we have to pay hull 12million he would of been a massive hit 8million with 4 million add on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Can we just all agree we will wait and see how he does and then lock the thread, please. You haven't quite got the nuances of this 'wasting time whilst at work by posting ****e about football' have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Well no one really knows the exact price but money in the bank doesn't get you points. Let's give the lad a chance before knocking him, I think he will be a success. Exactly this, I fully agree with these sentiments !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Very good signing this! Always rated him especially at West Brom. Welcome onboard Shane, looking forward to seeing you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 You haven't quite got the nuances of this 'wasting time whilst at work by posting ****e about football' have you? Disappointed you haven't quite got the nuances of the sh it I post. Shame on you Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 If he scores 20 goals this season then he is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Disappointed you haven't quite got the nuances of the sh it I post. Shame on you Tim. Soz. Its a lazy no brain day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Well no one really knows the exact price but money in the bank doesn't get you points. Let's give the lad a chance before knocking him, I think he will be a success. this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Really nice interview with him on Saints twitter. Intelligent player. https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Really nice interview with him on Saints twitter. Intelligent player. https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC Yup just watched it. Came across brilliantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Comes across really well in the interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Agreed...comes across as exactly the right sort of character for us after the billy big ******** who have left this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Well no one really knows the exact price but money in the bank doesn't get you points. Let's give the lad a chance before knocking him, I think he will be a success. Duncan the boy has been a high tempo pain in the arse for lots of sides for years. I am really pleased we have signed him. Tadic and Ramirez will love playing with him, the missing link for Pelle to flourish. Plays like an angry wasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Duncan the boy has been a high tempo pain in the arse for lots of sides for years. I am really pleased we have signed him. Tadic and Ramirez will love playing with him, the missing link for Pelle to flourish. Plays like an angry wasp. Spot on! His game is so much more than the stats suggest. He makes so much space for other attacking players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Logan Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Duncan the boy has been a high tempo pain in the arse for lots of sides for years. I am really pleased we have signed him. Tadic and Ramirez will love playing with him, the missing link for Pelle to flourish. Plays like an angry wasp. This - spot on. Like an 'angry wasp', nice analogy. I wonder how many assists he's provided in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Good, I'm pleased with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergoose Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Agree 100% - he's got attributes that we lack in a striker and one who will endear himself to the fans with his work rate. People are getting too caught up on fees, with the money we've earned from player sales and tv deals this season we can afford him, especially with Sharp off the wage budget too. Welcome Shane! Agree 100%, think he'll prove a great signing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st alex Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 I suppose when we signed Peter Crouch people had a similar reaction and he ended up becoming a regular for England. He might not get into the England team, but hopefully he'll score loads and loads of goals for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 (edited) ... Edited 14 August, 2014 by krissyboy31 double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 I suppose when we signed Peter Crouch people had a similar reaction and he ended up becoming a regular for England. He might not get into the England team, but hopefully he'll score loads and loads of goals for us. Bet you he never plays for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Really nice interview with him on Saints twitter. Intelligent player. https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC Sounds like his head is already in bloody liverpool..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 I think he's overpriced but you have to remember that he had a 4year contract like our boys that had to be bought out. I thought JRod was overpriced when we bought him but can't say he wasn't value for money and in 2/3 years will probably think the same about Long because he is a very good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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