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James G

James G

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23 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

I think we were looking at the possibility in the summer, but we couldn't shift Aribo and/or Downes.

Now Charles is out injured long term there is a huge gap in CM, so we've moved I reckon. Not sure there is anything in this manager wise.

I think those stories came about because Romeu visited the team on a training camp in Girona. 

But, there's maybe nothing in it, as u say. It's interesting though

Patches O Houlihan

Patches O Houlihan

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1 hour ago, Appy said:

One part of me thinks it’s a win win signing, another part of me, the cynical side, thinks it’s very convenient how this has all come about after the toxic atmosphere on Saturday. 

The interview was filmed at St Marys by club staff. Wa released on YouTube 4 days ago. Will have taken a day to shoot and a day to edit; so they've known he was coming for 6 days at least.

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Patches O Houlihan

Patches O Houlihan

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20 minutes ago, James G said:

I think those stories came about because Romeu visited the team on a training camp in Girona. 

But, there's maybe nothing in it, as u say. It's interesting though

He was seen at Staplewood before the pre-season team meet up in Spain

saintant

saintant

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2 hours ago, BARCELONASAINT said:
Lamine Yamal has praised Oriol Romeu by citing his strength and robustness as qualities he looks up to. Yamal has described his ideal player by including Romeu for strength, in addition to other players for different attributes like speed, passing, and finishing. 
  • Physical strength: Yamal identifies Oriol Romeu as the player he looks to for "strength, robustness and resilience".
  • Part of an ideal player composite: When describing an ideal player by combining the strengths of multiple professionals, Yamal explicitly lists Oriol Romeu for his strength. 

At last a bit of physical strength.

saintant

saintant

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2 hours ago, Gloucester Saint said:

This is true, but they will make more with Saints as their supposed primary club re-established in the PL. That will require far more of a vision than they’ve had so far. The money to buy players to establish ready for WP qualification via Goztepe and a revitalised Valenciennes won’t be there otherwise. Nor will they be able to attract the Lavias and Fernandes types that turn over the most with Saints stranded in Champ or League 1.

Over to you SR.

Oh dear.

saintant

saintant

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2 minutes ago, Saint Scott said:

 

Brilliant news! Welcome back Oriol. Now go kick some of those weak asses in the dressing room.

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The Kraken

The Kraken

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I guess we’ll find out eventually, but I’m wondering a little why Oriol has had two months without a club. Various reasons why it could be, but a bit strange that at only 34 he was seemingly unable to find another side before now.

Patches O Houlihan

Patches O Houlihan

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15 minutes ago, The Kraken said:

I guess we’ll find out eventually, but I’m wondering a little why Oriol has had two months without a club. Various reasons why it could be, but a bit strange that at only 34 he was seemingly unable to find another side before now.

We sounded him out in the summer but couldn't shift Aribo and Edozie to make space in the wage budget for him to join us > that budget matters less right now. 

He really wanted to return and if not to us perhaps would retire. Just my theory but it might be accurate.

I think I read he's been playing for a Portuguese club to stay fit

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Danbert

Danbert

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9 hours ago, Patches O Houlihan said:

The interview was filmed at St Marys by club staff. Wa released on YouTube 4 days ago. Will have taken a day to shoot and a day to edit; so they've known he was coming for 6 days at least.

Would have taken, at most, two hours to shoot and an hour to edit

lambtiss

lambtiss

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I've been thinking about the Return of Romeu and maybe I am reading more into this because of my love for the club and optimism that we can turn a corner. 

Hopefully, this move is more than just a desperate act from SR and is an acknowledgement that a successful club needs more than just a few talented youngsters, identified by stats, with potential but little experience.  I hope that it is a sign that SR has finally recognised that you need some old, been there, done that, leaders on the pitch. A recognition that we need those types, not just to marshal the troops on the pitch and pick heads up when things go awry, but to set an example off the pitch on how to train, how to keep fit and generally how to conduct oneself as a sportsman and as a club representative.  This is much about CHARACTER for me, as it is about playing ability.

I hope that, rather than Romeu being a one-off to get us out of a hole, there are more leaders on the way through the spine of the team. Men who will rally the team on and off the pitch. Fingers crossed.

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Willo of Whiteley

Willo of Whiteley

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Agree with the above from @lambtiss.

Sadly, I don’t think that’ll be the case.

To sack the manager and then practically 48 hours later bring in a former fan favourite who is seen as a leader is a little sus in itself.
It could be that it’s been in the pipeline for weeks but personally I don’t buy it, it’s another way of distracting the fanbase from their own mistakes.

I have no doubt Oriol Romeu is an asset but let’s not be fooled by this.

We’ll probably hire some 3rd division Bundesliga manager as Will Still’s replacement.

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Scummer

Scummer

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It feels like Romeu coming back has been an option since the summer. The fact it happens straight after the manager is sacked makes me think Still was blocking it.

lambtiss

lambtiss

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10 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

Agree with the above from @lambtiss.

Sadly, I don’t think that’ll be the case.

To sack the manager and then practically 48 hours later bring in a former fan favourite who is seen as a leader is a little sus in itself.
It could be that it’s been in the pipeline for weeks but personally I don’t buy it, it’s another way of distracting the fanbase from their own mistakes.

I have no doubt Oriol Romeu is an asset but let’s not be fooled by this.

We’ll probably hire some 3rd division Bundesliga manager as Will Still’s replacement.

I hope you are wrong Willo but, unfortunately, I think you are probably right, and my optimism will be crushed yet again by these charlatans in control of our club.

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saintant

saintant

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59 minutes ago, Sunglasses Ron said:

You can't help but feel that the club have taken notice of Sunderland with Granit Xhaka and thought "we need a bit of that". 

To turn us into anything remotely resembling Sunderland lite we'll need more than Oriol. They have recruited wisely and realised you need a squad/team packed with athletes who have strength, power and speed. We have little or none in our squad yet continue to recruit comparative weaklings. Spors needs to wake up and smell the coffee.

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Saint Fan CaM

Saint Fan CaM

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57 minutes ago, lambtiss said:

I hope you are wrong Willo but, unfortunately, I think you are probably right, and my optimism will be crushed yet again by these charlatans in control of our club.

Yeah feel the same - my pleasure in seeing a player of Romeu’s stature back at the club is tempered significantly by SR’s demonstrable ability to ultimately fuck things up, thereby negating any positive step forwards. Brace yourself chaps - I have a feeling tomorrow night will see the return of some ‘old’ favourites and a lot of aimless possession.

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Southner

Southner

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1 minute ago, saintant said:

To turn us into anything remotely resembling Sunderland lite we'll need more than Oriol. They have recruited wisely and realised you need a squad/team packed with athletes who have strength, power and speed. We have little or none in our squad yet continue to recruit comparative weaklings. Spors needs to wake up and smell the coffee.

He'd smell coffee and conclude that he fancies a cup of tea. 

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LeBizzier69

LeBizzier69

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We can light up the ground on Saturday with some "Ori...Oriol....Ori....Oriol...Ori...Oriol...Oriol Romeu". Going to be a beautiful thing. Some massive thighs strolling around in a Saints shirt once more.

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Charlie Wayman

Charlie Wayman

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10 hours ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

Agree with the above from @lambtiss.

Sadly, I don’t think that’ll be the case.

To sack the manager and then practically 48 hours later bring in a former fan favourite who is seen as a leader is a little sus in itself.
It could be that it’s been in the pipeline for weeks but personally I don’t buy it, it’s another way of distracting the fanbase from their own mistakes.

I have no doubt Oriol Romeu is an asset but let’s not be fooled by this.

We’ll probably hire some 3rd division Bundesliga manager as Will Still’s replacement.

The flaw in your argument is that Romeu didn't have to come here so his recruitment was hardly part of a cunning distraction plan, reportedly he had plenty of lucrative offers on the table.

Willo of Whiteley

Willo of Whiteley

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19 minutes ago, Charlie Wayman said:

The flaw in your argument is that Romeu didn't have to come here so his recruitment was hardly part of a cunning distraction plan, reportedly he had plenty of lucrative offers on the table.

That’s the only small glimmer of hope for me. It’s that surely if he is coming he must have some kind of inside track of what the plan is for the club.

Because no matter a players love for their time at the club, why would they come if it was such a shitshow?

Sheaf Saint

Sheaf Saint

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1 hour ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

That’s the only small glimmer of hope for me. It’s that surely if he is coming he must have some kind of inside track of what the plan is for the club.

Because no matter a players love for their time at the club, why would they come if it was such a shitshow?

I'm clinging to this too. I don't believe for a second that he would have agreed to come if, at the very last moment, we said "Oh BTW we've just sacked the manager you thought you would be playing for and haven't yet decided who is going to replace him". 

trousers

trousers

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6 hours ago, goodymatt said:

 

Has he actually signed yet? I've not seen any official announcement? Call me old fashioned but he probably needs to sign first before we contemplate whether he goes straight onto the bench or not....

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die Mannyschaft

die Mannyschaft

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On 03/11/2025 at 21:51, Patches O Houlihan said:

The interview was filmed at St Marys by club staff. Wa released on YouTube 4 days ago. Will have taken a day to shoot and a day to edit; so they've known he was coming for 6 days at least.

I cant see him being anywhere near as solid and competitive as last time with Saints. Can he still run and tackle? Its like leaving a top table team Boro to come to Saints, just doesn't make sense.

Patches O Houlihan

Patches O Houlihan

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8 hours ago, die Mannyschaft said:

I cant see him being anywhere near as solid and competitive as last time with Saints. Can he still run and tackle? Its like leaving a top table team Boro to come to Saints, just doesn't make sense.

He's not playing in the PL this time though is he? He's playing against the likes of Smallbone & Aribo.

Also being cynical he's currently unemployed, and fancies another 2 year pro contract from the team most likely to value his services and pay well

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Saint Matty 76

Saint Matty 76

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1 hour ago, saintstowin said:

Not announced yet. SR probably monitor this forum and if there is anything the vast majority like they get straight onto cancelling it. 

They’d probably be smart to announce it on the pitch before Saturday’s game to try and get some positive feeling in the ground, if he’s guaranteed to not be ready for the match regardless.

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