Chris27687 Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 Both Harrison Reed and Romeu should get runs in the 1st team. I imagine from Les's point of view he's thinking - what if we drop out of EL, FA & League Cup and then have a huge squad who won't be getting played and deprecating on the doorstep. However we do have a large number of games with the Europa League, FA & LC - so a fattened squad would be useful. That Atletico DM makes the most sense, since it would be loan with option for Tottenham to buy - not much risk on our end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 I would think it would be very very unlikely MS will come back here, Everton , Wet Sham or Poch @ Spurs will pay him 100k+ a week Maybe we will too? Long time ago, but Kev Davies came back. I agree with you though that its unlikely he will come back. I suspect he will stay to try and force his way back into the first 11. I suspect Jose might rate him despite the links to Matic. Back to the original question. It's tricky. Romeu was decent and to a lesser extent Classie too, but we looked a lot strong with Wanyama in the side, which means if they are his replacement then we have downgraded central midfield. In terms of numbers Reed fills that void, but is he good enough to dictate a game, lots of games, every game next season? Because that's what Morgan and Vic used to do. You can still win games without that control, but maybe the days of us dominating possession are over. Maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 2 July, 2016 Share Posted 2 July, 2016 Both Harrison Reed and Romeu should get runs in the 1st team. they probably will..... in pre-season games, but there are still 6 weeks until the first Prem. game and I'm sure Puel knows that .......between him and "The Black Box " there's an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Bull Posted 2 July, 2016 Share Posted 2 July, 2016 Maybe we will too? Long time ago, but Kev Davies came back. I agree with you though that its unlikely he will come back. I suspect he will stay to try and force his way back into the first 11. I suspect Jose might rate him despite the links to Matic. Back to the original question. It's tricky. Romeu was decent and to a lesser extent Classie too, but we looked a lot strong with Wanyama in the side, which means if they are his replacement then we have downgraded central midfield. In terms of numbers Reed fills that void, but is he good enough to dictate a game, lots of games, every game next season? Because that's what Morgan and Vic used to do. You can still win games without that control, but maybe the days of us dominating possession are over. Maybe not. I'm sure I read a stat the other day that said we'd won more points without Wanyama in the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 2 July, 2016 Share Posted 2 July, 2016 I reckon we'll go for Gueye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlySaint Posted 2 July, 2016 Share Posted 2 July, 2016 I'd like to see Reed get a run in the side. He has been great when he's had a chance and has been desperately unlucky not to play more games than he has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 2 July, 2016 Share Posted 2 July, 2016 I reckon we'll go for Gueye. I wonder what Eric Black thought about Gueye. By all accounts, he seemed one of the few Villa players to get any credit from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 2 July, 2016 Share Posted 2 July, 2016 I wonder what Eric Black thought about Gueye. By all accounts, he seemed one of the few Villa players to get any credit from last season. Quite a few villa fans were saying if they had a gun with 10 bullets - he would be the one to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 2 July, 2016 Share Posted 2 July, 2016 Quite a few villa fans were saying if they had a gun with 10 bullets - he would be the one to survive. I can't work out if that's hardly a ringing endorsement - or if it's the greatest compliment anyone could ever have?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 3 July, 2016 Share Posted 3 July, 2016 I'm sure I read a stat the other day that said we'd won more points without Wanyama in the side. That's probably true. We did have some good seasons prior to 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 I still think Romeu deserves a run-out. He DAJFU whilst Wanyama was out on suspension, and he seems like a man with a footballing brain who can pass to his own players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 I reckon we'll go for Gueye. Hope not. Tenacious but small and lightweight, and we already have two of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 Earlier in the summer we were linked with some Swiss bloke, Zakaria. Only 19 but made their Euro squad although didn't play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isla Wight Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 I think Romeu deserves the chance to play regularly. He is tenacious, has a better range of passing than Wanyama, is more of a goal threat than Wanyama was and importantly (for me) he seems that he wants to be here and give his best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 I think Romeu deserves the chance to play regularly. He is tenacious, has a better range of passing than Wanyama, is more of a goal threat than Wanyama was and importantly (for me) he seems that he wants to be here and give his best. Fair comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 I think Romeu deserves the chance to play regularly. He is tenacious, has a better range of passing than Wanyama, is more of a goal threat than Wanyama was and importantly (for me) he seems that he wants to be here and give his best. Hs is a good player. Unfortunately his one main downside (lack of mobility) is the same as a couple of our other midfielders. Good signing at the price we paid and after his first few games he used his aggression much better and was booked less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 Get Morgan back if he will take a wage cut he is unwanted at United Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 Get Morgan back if he will take a wage cut he is unwanted at United Mourinho will want him. van Gaal was clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 Mourinho will want him. van Gaal was clueless. According to The Sun today he was told he can leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 According to The Sun today he was told he can leave. Everton beckons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 10 July, 2016 Share Posted 10 July, 2016 Would love to see Morgan return. But doubt it will happen as we're unlikely to shell out £20m on him, and doubt his pride would allow him to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 From Reed's comments its clear that Højbjerg and the other options we have are seen as being sufficient to replace Wanyama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 From Reed's comments its clear that Højbjerg and the other options we have are seen as being sufficient to replace Wanyama. Well then we shall see won't we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 Well then we shall see won't we. We shall. He thinks we have the best pool of midfielders in the league. Personally I think we lack a mobile ball winner but maybe that is Reed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 We shall. He thinks we have the best pool of midfielders in the league. Personally I think we lack a mobile ball winner but maybe that is Reed. We haven't long to wait...no point getting exited about what may or may not happen in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 From Reed's comments its clear that Højbjerg and the other options we have are seen as being sufficient to replace Wanyama. So the answer to "who replaces Wanyama?" is the same as last season's "who replaces Schneiderlin?". No-one, really. Seems remarkable that we've merrily gone from a powerhouse axis of Schneiderlin and Wanyama to a Chelsea reserve and a little Dutch boy who can't play for more than an hour. Doesn't auger well for those of us hoping for Mane and Pelle to be replaced with quality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 I reckon we'll go for Gueye. Going to Marseille according to Sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block34 Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 ....to a Chelsea reserve and a little Dutch boy who can't play for more than an hour. Bet it gave you a tingle to write that eh? Proper Saints fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 Bet it gave you a tingle to write that eh? Proper Saints fan. Still there are people waiting, dribbling and hoping they get a chance to vindicate their hate towards the club, board and how they can do everything much better. ''I was right all along''. I'm sure the thought of them being proven right from 2 years ago gives some of these a boner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 Still there are people waiting, dribbling and hoping they get a chance to vindicate their hate towards the club, board and how they can do everything much better. ''I was right all along''. I'm sure the thought of them being proven right from 2 years ago gives some of these a boner. I'm kind of looking forward to seeing how long a period of time people are prepared to write off as being entirely down to luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block34 Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 I'm kind of looking forward to seeing how long a period of time people are prepared to write off as being entirely down to luck. I'm looking forward to hearing of your appointment to the board as SFC is suddenly made aware of your tactical and strategic genius and your constant up-speaking of the club. Ah, not likely though, really. Twunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 I'm looking forward to hearing of your appointment to the board as SFC is suddenly made aware of your tactical and strategic genius and your constant up-speaking of the club. Ah, not likely though, really. Twunt I think you either quoted the wrong person, or totally missed his point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 I'm looking forward to hearing of your appointment to the board as SFC is suddenly made aware of your tactical and strategic genius and your constant up-speaking of the club. Ah, not likely though, really. Twunt Er, right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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