Chalkboy Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 I would put my money on Koeman taking him with him to Arsenal. :x:x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Well there's the "top player signing new contract" certain posters have been clamouring for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Fantastic news! As Merse would say, he's a top top top player. Just need to get Fraser, Ron and Mane signed up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 He had four years left, so we were already in relative charge of any transfer, so all this means is that his agent has managed to get some of the new TV deal into his clients pocket. I can't imagine SFC instigated the talks. I guess that's the only way to keep top players...pay them top dollar. Is that really great news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Koeman will take him to Barca after we win the league. Would be happy for them - more so if it's in 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 That is awesome news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint 76er Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 This is just awful, awful news .................... for Alpine! For the rest of us this is just amazing on so many levels. Ronald sounded almost smug and indicated other deals were in the pipeline. This has the feeling of Ronald challenging the board to stem the bleeding of recent years and show some ambition and they have responded with a humongous deal for our most important player and with other deals hopefully to follow before the summer transfer madness kicks in. All of which leads, we hope, to the all important resigning of Ronald himself. At least he now knows he probably can't tale VVD to some other club if he leaves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Captain elect as well I'd guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wanyama next please. Wanyama will be off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wanyama will be off. mane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wanyama will be off.[/quote But to who though, can't see any of the top sides coughing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wanyama will be off.[/quote But to who though, can't see any of the top sides coughing up. obviously to one of them. he will cost what? about £15m. pocket change to an arsenal probably off to spurs anyhow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 6 years is pretty amazing! Of course, it only means he will sell for a higher price, but I hope not. Saints are about due for another long term stalwart who stays with us through thick and thin. I hope it turns out to be VVD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 And in the Echo Koeman to sit down and talk after the Palace game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Captain elect as well I'd guess? Sunderland at home down to ten 0-1 down VVD dragged the team back into that game single handed looked every inch a captain that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 mane? If UTD or Aresnal cough up, yes. Breaking into pure speculation now, I wouldn't be surprised to see Chelsea launch a bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wanyama will be off. Another summer of being linked with a fair few Defensive midfielder's again then. I have a list somewhere of all of last season's links - there were quite a few! If UTD or Aresnal cough up, yes. Breaking into pure speculation now, I wouldn't be surprised to see Chelsea launch a bid. Or City if Munich/Pep were as interested as the papers made out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Bloody good news that! VVD is class. Might be a sign about commitment from others and RK. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show me the mané Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Great news. Player of the season IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wanyama will be off. If UTD or Aresnal cough up, yes. Breaking into pure speculation now, I wouldn't be surprised to see Chelsea launch a bid. Not surprised by Wanyama at all, fully expected him to go anyway. Mane, I think it is at around 75% he leaves anyway tbh- the other 25% being split like this: 5% chance of him signing a new contract, and 20% he leaves following summer. However Guan, what can you tell us about Forster, Tadic and even Ronald? Any news on their contract situation? Surely Bertrand deserves one too maybe? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutwood2 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 I think that news is almost as momentous as the Keegan signing. Absolutely fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Not surprised by Wanyama at all, fully expected him to go anyway. Mane, I think it is at around 75% he leaves anyway tbh- the other 25% being split like this: 5% chance of him signing a new contract, and 20% he leaves following summer. However Guan, what can you tell us about Forster, Tadic and even Ronald? Any news on their contract situation? Surely Bertrand deserves one too maybe? Thanks What i know: Ronald is perfectly happy to stay for his last contracted year, but is always hesitant about adding more, which was most evident in the middle of our bad form where the board presented him with a list of on-going concerns. Nothing has indicated he's jumping at the chance to add to his time here after that. Speculation begins: I wouldn't be surprised if the board replace him in the summer, as an outgoing manager rarely inspires great displays of player commitment. Plus we have a new direction in the works that K billy has told me about. But that's for him to comment on, not me. 3/3 posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 I think that news is almost as momentous as the Keegan signing. Absolutely fantastic! Ha nah. As good as vvd is and amazing this news is it's not skin to signing the European player of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 I think that news is almost as momentous as the Keegan signing. Absolutely fantastic! Er - existing player negotiates pay-rise? Not really, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 VVD signing on for 6 years is good news, Mane and Wanyama are/were always going to be hard to persuade after last summer when they had their heads turned. I wonder what this new direction entails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 VVD signing on for 6 years is good news, Mane and Wanyama are/were always going to be hard to persuade after last summer when they had their heads turned. I wonder what this new direction entails? Massive unrestricted spending ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutwood2 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Er - existing player negotiates pay-rise? Not really, no. I was thinking in terms of the importance of the future and strength of the club which could make it as equally mega overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Plus we have a new direction in the works that K billy has told me about. But that's for him to comment on, not me. 3/3 posts Pretty awesome *Mic Drop* from Guan there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 What i know: Ronald is perfectly happy to stay for his last contracted year, but is always hesitant about adding more, which was most evident in the middle of our bad form where the board presented him with a list of on-going concerns. Nothing has indicated he's jumping at the chance to add to his time here after that. Speculation begins: I wouldn't be surprised if the board replace him in the summer, as an outgoing manager rarely inspires great displays of player commitment. Plus we have a new direction in the works that K billy has told me about. But that's for him to comment on, not me. 3/3 posts Thanks for the response mate glad to get an insight. It doesn't surprise me too much with Ronald, he will have higher aspirations and he will do to us what he did to Feyenoord. Let us hope Les has some ideas up his sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 What i know: Ronald is perfectly happy to stay for his last contracted year, but is always hesitant about adding more, which was most evident in the middle of our bad form where the board presented him with a list of on-going concerns. Nothing has indicated he's jumping at the chance to add to his time here after that. Speculation begins: I wouldn't be surprised if the board replace him in the summer, as an outgoing manager rarely inspires great displays of player commitment. Plus we have a new direction in the works that K billy has told me about. But that's for him to comment on, not me. 3/3 posts Not sure VVD would of committed to 6 years without knowing koemans plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Not sure VVD would of committed to 6 years without knowing koemans plans One would think that Koeman had played a role in getting to Van Dijk to sign an extension. Equally can't see the club being happy with Koeman running his contract down. We could do with whatever is going to happen being sorted before the end of May, can't see it though. Not sure what new direction we're going to be going in either? Not the quality of young players coming through the youth teams to go down that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersubpuckett Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Ties in with the under armour 7 year deal. Maybe there is an investment plan in place where the club put in a concerted effort to get into top 4 and win something. A potentially great sign that we have upped our ambition for the next few seasons.....the decisions on koeman, mane and wanyama will tell us a lot. Or VVD has got more money in return for a chunky release clause and is good PR for the club at a traditionally tough period of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecho Lobo Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 We have seen some pretty talented central defenders at Saints over the years from Dave Watson onwards. Not just what I would term primarily stoppers, but ball players; Mark Wright, Ken Monkou, and Claus spring to mind.Toby was in this category too but was not 'ours' as he was only on loan. Killer was great but more of a stopper for me. Jose has been immense for us too and deserves enormous credit for his contribution over the last few years and as a worthy Captain. I've been watching Saints since being taken by my late father as a nipper to the Dell in the early 70's to the present, and in my opinion VVD is already equal to the best centre halves that I have seen for us and has the ability to be our greatest ever. That is not hyperbole- I wish we could clone him because he would be a phenomenal defensive midfielder too (and centre forward?). He is clearly our next skipper. Great news on the contract and let's see him be given responsibility for direct free kicks next season too as the heir apparent to Rickie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 ^ agree with you re chimes with Under Armour deal. They aren't a brand that will want to be associated with as also ran selling club. Investment and ambition both on the rise now for us. As Leicester have shown, there is a place for pocket powerhouse clubs that are run very very tightly and scientifically almost, to offset the size and wealth of the mega clubs. Think Athletico Madrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 What i know: Ronald is perfectly happy to stay for his last contracted year, but is always hesitant about adding more, which was most evident in the middle of our bad form where the board presented him with a list of on-going concerns. Nothing has indicated he's jumping at the chance to add to his time here after that. Speculation begins: I wouldn't be surprised if the board replace him in the summer, as an outgoing manager rarely inspires great displays of player commitment. Plus we have a new direction in the works that K billy has told me about. But that's for him to comment on, not me. 3/3 posts just putting it out there, eh. thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 My flabbers are gasted at this. Well done SFC. Very pleasing news and hope that others might follow in his steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Excellent news! With just a year on his contract I would be surprised if he stayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Pleased with this. He's been outstanding and it means he'll stay for at least one more season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Jpse's replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9-3 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Has Van the man been influenced by Ronald Koeman about to sign a new contract? I hope so!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Great! Next: - sign Stekelenburg as permanent back-up - improve Romeu's, Tadic's, Long's and Bertrand's contract - sign on Martina for another year or two And who knows... make Mané an offer he can't refuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Great news. Now let's come up with a decent chant for him. None of this achy breaky heart nonsense that's taking over the Premier League. Agreed, that song is retarded and irritating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Was having a good day until guan posted. So: 1. Vic off 2. Mane off 3. Koeman won't extend contract and we might get rid in summer. Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Great news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 (edited) Superb news. Shows the club are learning that rewarding players who excel early in a contract is a good way to protect your investment. Clyne and Mane should both have been offered new terms 6 months into their deals. ****ing love VVD, great player and will go to the very top in his career. Edited 7 May, 2016 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 8 May, 2016 Share Posted 8 May, 2016 Cynic in me says that this doesn't mean anything and is a show to get season tickets renewals in before the bad news comes. I cant see the point in extending contract when he is one of the only players who we didn't need to worry about selling as he only just joined and would be expected to stay 2 seasons regardless of transfer rumours/offers. I'm normally optimistic and realistic about transfer windows but now I'm worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted 8 May, 2016 Share Posted 8 May, 2016 Cynic in me says that this doesn't mean anything and is a show to get season tickets renewals in before the bad news comes. I cant see the point in extending contract when he is one of the only players who we didn't need to worry about selling as he only just joined and would be expected to stay 2 seasons regardless of transfer rumours/offers. I'm normally optimistic and realistic about transfer windows but now I'm worried. Look at it another way. Why would he sign for longer when he's only just joined if not because he believes that he's in the right place and that we match his ambition (implying there is a plan he is confident in regarding player recruitment/retention and manager recruitment/retention)? Yes he gets paid more, but it does also mean he can't move quite as easily for a season or so (much higher fee). So its not completely hollow and is still a good sign. In any case, lets see what happens. Hopefully we're all just used to the last couple of summers but hopefully we can have a summer more akin to the summer Everton had last season, holding onto their key players (but without the backward slide down the league next season and more of the European spot challenging). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 8 May, 2016 Share Posted 8 May, 2016 Look at it another way. Why would he sign for longer when he's only just joined if not because he believes that he's in the right place and that we match his ambition (implying there is a plan he is confident in regarding player recruitment/retention and manager recruitment/retention)? Yes he gets paid more, but it does also mean he can't move quite as easily for a season or so (much higher fee). So its not completely hollow and is still a good sign. In any case, lets see what happens. Hopefully we're all just used to the last couple of summers but hopefully we can have a summer more akin to the summer Everton had last season, holding onto their key players (but without the backward slide down the league next season and more of the European spot challenging). Holding on to your key players is good I agree, but Everton forced some of theirs and look how badly they performed in the end? Stomes to name just one has been ****e all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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