ooh it's a corner Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Looking forward to drafting this bro into my all-time Saints alliteration squad! In goal I'm having FF or KK, defenders include CC and a couple of MMs, I've already got two KKs and an FF in midfield, but am struggling a bit for strikers Joe Jordan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 oh, harry's mate? I Did Not Know He Ever Played For Us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Colin Clarke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Looking forward to drafting this bro into my all-time Saints alliteration squad! In goal I'm having FF or KK, defenders include CC and a couple of MMs, I've already got two KKs and an FF in midfield, but am struggling a bit for strikers If only we'd signed Julian Joachim all those years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 oh, harry's mate? I Did Not Know He Ever Played For Us! He Signed from Verona in 1985, good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Roy Hodgson just text me and suggested Wodney Wallace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Bill beaney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Roy Hodgson just text me and suggested Wodney Wallace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 He Signed from Verona in 1985, good call. 1984. Mick Mills. Matt Mills. Tommy Traynor. Someone called Keegan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 (edited) Colin Clarke up front. (Snap) Edited 22 December, 2014 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Calum chambers at right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint si Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 II could do a job in your midfield - especially for set pieces. And BB and CC for 3rd and 4th choice keepers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 (edited) Fabrics Fernandes, Inigo Idiakez Edited 22 December, 2014 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint si Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Does "Razor" Ruddock count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Kamil Kozawski on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 If only we'd signed Julian Joachim all those years ago. Nine clubs in the past five years. Must add 'something' to the dressing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 My Dutch brother-in-law described Elia as 'the Dutch Balotelli' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 My Dutch brother-in-law described Elia as 'the Dutch Balotelli' Does he read the mirror by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Does he read the mirror by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 In Holland, I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Sounds like cover for mane while he's away for the acon. So who are we getting as cover for Yoshida while he is away for the Asian Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toe_punt Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 He sounds exactly what we need, relatively cheap, and ultimately another option off the bench to change things and go at the opposition when needs be. His attitude sounds a bit suspect, but the two Koemans should know enough about his background to make a call on that. You hadn't heard of this guy before this thread started (nor had I) and yet you've already decided that he's just what we need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 You hadn't heard of this guy before this thread started (nor had I) and yet you've already decided that he's just what we need? I'm assuming English isn't your first language? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 ELJERO ELIA @ELJERO11ELIA 3h3 hours ago big day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 You hadn't heard of this guy before this thread started (nor had I) and yet you've already decided that he's just what we need? He said sounds like you fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 ELJERO ELIA @ELJERO11ELIA 3h3 hours ago big day Having a quick look through twitter, he look's to be as good as signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Having a quick look through twitter, he look's to be as good as signed. Philip Harmeling @PhilipHarmeling 7m7 minutes ago Official: Eljero Elia leave on loan from Werder Bremen to Southampton until summer 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Philip Harmeling @PhilipHarmeling 7m7 minutes ago Official: Eljero Elia leave on loan from Werder Bremen to Southampton until summer 2015. Happy with that. Very much need an extra option in the forward department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Happy with that. Very much need an extra option in the forward department With Ward-Prowse back fit and this chap signing, we going to start having options off the bench to change the game a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Bremen-supporters are more than happy to see him leave and never to come back. I'm hoping Koeman can work his magic on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Bremen-supporters are more than happy to see him leave and never to come back. I'm hoping Koeman can work his magic on this one. Why? Attitude or ability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Welcome Eljero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Bremen-supporters are more than happy to see him leave and never to come back. I'm hoping Koeman can work his magic on this one. On a loan its pretty low risk for someone with nearly 30 Holland caps, who has played in a World Cup final and is only 27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Welcome Eljero! Worthwhile post because no doubt he's reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Skimming through their fanpages, it's all about his attitude. Big ego, not a team-player and off-field antics. Will be interesting to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Skimming through their fanpages, it's all about his attitude. Big ego, not a team-player and off-field antics. Will be interesting to say the least. Our squad (let alone Management) won't let him take the **** or he will just end up having to go back to Bremen in May. He must know he needs to knuckle down to start fulfilling his potential. At Twente he was considered one of the best Dutch prospects so he obviously has talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 @SouthamptonFC: Koeman on links with Eljero Elia: "He's one of the players on our list to bring in in January. It's still not done but I'm interested." @SouthamptonFC: Koeman: "We will need at least one player up front. [Elia] is a good option - I believe in the qualities of the player." #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Ronald will get the best out of him. Good move getting him on loan. Looks really skilful. In a minority, I know, but I would still have preferred Lennon or Townsend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 @SouthamptonFC: El Jero will be the first Mexican to play for #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Just putting my cynical hat on for a bit - how many players that have had a career full of attitude and behaviour problems manage to turn their careers around in their late 20s? He's not a young kid anymore and it seems from his time at Bremen he's still been causing difficulties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Just putting my cynical hat on for a bit - how many players that have had a career full of attitude and behaviour problems manage to turn their careers around in their late 20s? He's not a young kid anymore and it seems from his time at Bremen he's still been causing difficulties. Arguably RL - not attitude per se but too keen on the booze and going out in his early days. I know what you mean but as a loan its a good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Just putting my cynical hat on for a bit - how many players that have had a career full of attitude and behaviour problems manage to turn their careers around in their late 20s? He's not a young kid anymore and it seems from his time at Bremen he's still been causing difficulties. Assuming this is not a "sign him in the summer" deal, he only needs to "behave" for 4-5 months. Could be a very shrewd move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Just putting my cynical hat on for a bit - how many players that have had a career full of attitude and behaviour problems manage to turn their careers around in their late 20s? He's not a young kid anymore and it seems from his time at Bremen he's still been causing difficulties. Anelka's move to Bolton comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Arguably RL - not attitude per se but too keen on the booze and going out in his early days. I know what you mean but as a loan its a good move. No, I think RL is qute a good shout in many ways. Was a good interview with him a few months ago, talking about how Pardew told him to "f****g sort himself out", as he wasn't making the most of his talent. Still got the feeling this chap might not be the same type of character though, looking through his career history, he's had plenty of chances to do something with his career. Should be entertaining nevertheless and there's clearly some talent there. Plus, I can't imagine too many are better set to firstly know enough about him and his background and secondly get him focused than the two Koemans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Just putting my cynical hat on for a bit - how many players that have had a career full of attitude and behaviour problems manage to turn their careers around in their late 20s? He's not a young kid anymore and it seems from his time at Bremen he's still been causing difficulties. Ricky Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Just putting my cynical hat on for a bit - how many players that have had a career full of attitude and behaviour problems manage to turn their careers around in their late 20s? He's not a young kid anymore and it seems from his time at Bremen he's still been causing difficulties. Lads mature rapidly in their late 20s, generally. However those that don't have a bad prognosis for their personalty disorder and outcomes in life. I suspect for instance that Balotelli will be in the latter bracket, although he's only 24. Let's hope Elia is the former. Puncheon seems to have settled down a bit, so there is hope. The fabled black box should include psychological profiling of targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Skimming through their fanpages, it's all about his attitude. Big ego, not a team-player and off-field antics. Will be interesting to say the least. He can discuss that ego with Pelle, Fonte and Big Vic when he arrives and see how he gets on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Puncheon is a good one. Craig Bellamy was always a **** but said his training habits and professionalism increased massively during his career. Could also say Wayne Rooney has calmed down massively (although not necessarily to the benefit of his football). Andy Carroll was involved in a lot of silliness off the pitch but you never hear any of it now, although he is younger. There are always some that never do though: Ravel Morrison will probably be one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Is this a signing of Koeman's or a result of the black box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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