charliemiller Posted 18 July, 2016 Share Posted 18 July, 2016 Boufal covers number 2 and 3 in SaintIQ list Ox would finish it off lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 18 July, 2016 Share Posted 18 July, 2016 Anybody remember the film 'Moneyball'. Don't replace the player, replace and improve the sum contribution. Moneyball is about finding abilities undervalued by the market and purchasing players with those abilities cheaper than the players you lose / sell for higher money. It has also never (yet) been proven to work in football, a sport where there are far more dynamics to it than statistical analysis. The nearest football has got to it is the concept that you sell high and have sophisticated scouting / recruitment techniques that allow you to identify potential and you have an environment where it can flourish which allows you to purchase talent cheaper than you sell it. But every club in football tries this anyway (and did so before Billy Beane made Moneyball famous at Oakland) - the difference is that only a few succeed at it over a decent period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 The Sun Football @TheSunFootball Southampton to open contract talks with Dusan Tadic - to fend off interest from Schalke https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/premierleague/1465019/southampton-in-new-contract-talks-with-dusan-tadic-as-schalke-hover-for-the-serbian-star/?CMP=spklr-_-Editorial-_-TWITTER-_-TheSunFootball-_-20160719-_-Football-_-520083350 His agent Ian Anderson said: “As yet, no agreement about a new contract has been agreed or refused, but talks are scheduled for this week and we’ll see how that goes. “I’m aware of speculation of possible interest in Dusan from elsewhere, but he is under contract and we’ll see what unfolds at Southampton.” Everton have kept tabs on Tadic along with Schalke, who are looking at replacements in case Leroy Sane joins Manchester City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 I don't understand the Berahino push. One good season and he'd be threatening to never play for us again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 I don't understand the Berahino push. One good season and he'd be threatening to never play for us again Perfect for Saints then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 The Sun Football @TheSunFootball Southampton to open contract talks with Dusan Tadic - to fend off interest from Schalke https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/premierleague/1465019/southampton-in-new-contract-talks-with-dusan-tadic-as-schalke-hover-for-the-serbian-star/?CMP=spklr-_-Editorial-_-TWITTER-_-TheSunFootball-_-20160719-_-Football-_-520083350 Hard to believe that Everton would be interested or he'd want to go there considering the rumours about his strained relationship with Koeman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Perfect for Saints then (But not for fans with an unsettled disposition when it comes to outgoings, was my point but then perhaps they're not suggesting him) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 If we were that bothered about improving, we would stop selling our best players to our direct rivals.... It isn't often discussed whether we should only sell to teams who are not our direct rivals, but that would probably mean we only sell to non Premier League clubs since anyone can beat anyone these days. That could mean we don't sell to the highest bidder, which would be an interesting business v success on the field plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Hard to believe that Everton would be interested or he'd want to go there considering the rumours about his strained relationship with Koeman. Yes the Everton link is just lazy journalism again. No way could I see Tadic playing for Koeman ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Hard to believe that Everton would be interested or he'd want to go there considering the rumours about his strained relationship with Koeman. 'Rumours' may be the key word here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 The rumour I saw on one of the aggregator sites on my phone (not this 'ere desktop) was Rafa Silva from Sporting Braga. The Portugal connection makes sense (2+2=5) as he was in the Euro squad alongside Jose and Cedric and he's an attacking midfielder who can play wide? Any opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 The rumour I saw on one of the aggregator sites on my phone (not this 'ere desktop) was Rafa Silva from Sporting Braga. The Portugal connection makes sense (2+2=5) as he was in the Euro squad alongside Jose and Cedric and he's an attacking midfielder who can play wide? Any opinions? I think Fonte mentioned him as a possible recruit a short while back! Or was that Joao Mario?!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Perhaps my arithmetic is correct?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Rafa Silva has been in our radar for ages. CB, Thorpie... Tadic new contract offered as promised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Rafa Silva has been in our radar for ages. CB, Thorpie... Tadic new contract offered as promised! Hope he signs it!! Expecting a big season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Hope he signs it!! Expecting a big season Now out of our league, don't get your hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Now out of our league, don't get your hopes up. Yeah, I much prefer the contracts that just get announced. The ones where the Agent starts talking don't normally end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Now out of our league, don't get your hopes up. How is Tadic now out of our league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 How is Tadic now out of our league? the post concerned Rafa Silva, like you I've no idea why it's on the Tadic thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 From the ever reliable Express: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/691554/Liverpool-Schalke-join-race-Lazar-Markovic-transfer-news-gossip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneawol Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-manager-heidel-streicht-tadic-und-kostic-von-der-liste-id12026816.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 http://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-manager-heidel-streicht-tadic-und-kostic-von-der-liste-id12026816.html "Serb Dusan Tadic from Southampton FC is simply unaffordable for Schalke" - if they get €50m for Sane then I am sure Tadic would be affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 ..... v.g on assists......looked good as part of the Pellé /Mané set-up ...(oops ) ....but now perhaps won't be such a good fit for the new Puel strategy. Forecast.....still just 27.......current international for Serbia.....+2 good seasons with Saints......bought for £11 million (?)....so maybe £18-20 million? Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 ..... v.g on assists......looked good as part of the Pellé /Mané set-up ...(oops ) ....but now perhaps won't be such a good fit for the new Puel strategy. Forecast.....still just 27.......current international for Serbia.....+2 good seasons with Saints......bought for £11 million (?)....so maybe £18-20 million? Who knows? With the money being banded about for bang average players I'd be hacked off if we let him go for less than £25m - he's better than Wijnaldum overall IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 October, 2016 Share Posted 9 October, 2016 I watched the Serbia v Austria game this evening. Superb MotM (IMO) performace from Tadic. 2 assists and a well taken goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 9 October, 2016 Share Posted 9 October, 2016 I watched the Serbia v Austria game this evening. Superb MotM (IMO) performace from Tadic. 2 assists and a well taken goal. He wiped the floor with them. I'm going to be popular in the office tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 October, 2016 Share Posted 9 October, 2016 4 goals and 6 assists in Serbias last 10 goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 October, 2016 Share Posted 9 October, 2016 Highlights here: http://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/2016/10/09/serbia-vs-austria-highlights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 9 October, 2016 Share Posted 9 October, 2016 Tadic is in sublime form at the moment, 4 goals & 6 assists in Serbia's last 10 goals in simply outstanding. My favourite player for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 9 October, 2016 Share Posted 9 October, 2016 Used his right foot twice :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 I expect fitzhugh fella is about to spontaniously combust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 I expect fitzhugh fella is about to spontaniously combust. We can rest assured all this inconvenient information will be written out if the history of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire Saint Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 Does he play as a winger or a fluid no 10 for Serbia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 I expect fitzhugh fella is about to spontaniously combust. It's no good unless he does this every match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 We can rest assured all this inconvenient information will be written out if the history of the club. Unless our Club is now Serbia, why would it be included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 4 goals and 6 assists in Serbias last 10 goals! Not at all bad from a player who threw an almighty strop vowing not to play for the national team again a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 Not at all bad from a player who threw an almighty strop vowing not to play for the national team again a few months ago. Think it was refusing to play for the manager again....who I think has been sacked since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 And how was Austria's 2nd goal not offside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StUrrock Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 And how was Austria's 2nd goal not offside That did look pretty record-breakingly offside to me. Can anyone explain what I missed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 I am dreading the January transfer window, Fonte, VVD, Romeu & Tadic all receiving critical acclaim in the press. Far too good for a small provincial club where everyone chews straw and wear baggy trousers with frayed hems and holes in the knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 That did look pretty record-breakingly offside to me. Can anyone explain what I missed? Not even close to David Silva against us in that game J Rod got injured. You could have driven a car through the space between him and the last man. Seem to remember Owen thinking it was onside too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 Not even close to David Silva against us in that game J Rod got injured. You could have driven a car through the space between him and the last man. Seem to remember Owen thinking it was onside too. Indeed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/10/10/report-ac-milan-interested-in-signing-southampton-playmaker-dusa/ They can +£10m on that reported fee for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 10 October, 2016 Share Posted 10 October, 2016 http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/10/10/report-ac-milan-interested-in-signing-southampton-playmaker-dusa/ They can +£10m on that reported fee for starters. Laughable click-bait article, nothing to see there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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