Matthew Le God Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 (edited) Adam Armstrong to replace Danny Ings, plus another young striker from our feeder club to act as backup... Edited 9 August, 2021 by Matthew Le God 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 this lad looks absolute quality!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far que Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Well he’s better than Adams and Long....bargain basement again saints 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 🚨| Chelsea youngster Armando Broja is on his way to Southampton’s Staplewood training ground today #saintsfc [@TomLeachHL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Loan with option to buy hopefully, don't want him to be a hit and then lose him. At least if he flunks (like Danso) we can say cheers...but no thanks 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 I really like the sound of this kid. Hopefully we can get an option to buy as part of the deal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliemiller Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 God if they give us the option to buy this lad chelsea are nuts. Looks the absolute business , i know its only a you tube but well impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpin4rizeal Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 He does look great tbh.. super fast for a big guy. But like I posted in the transfer thread if it’s only a loan with no view to a permanent move I think it’s a bit of a weird signing,, surely better to develop the likes of tella and obafemi who are actually ours ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Think he just recently signed a new 5 year deal with Chelsea, so doubt there'll be an option to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey88 Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 1 minute ago, pimpin4rizeal said: He does look great tbh.. super fast for a big guy. But like I posted in the transfer thread if it’s only a loan with no view to a permanent move I think it’s a bit of a weird signing,, surely better to develop the likes of tella and obafemi who are actually ours ? I think Tella’s best position in behind the front 2 and whilst an option to buy would be ideal, a straight up loan is still not bad. If he’s crap, we can send him back. If he’s great, at worst we’ve had a good season out of a younger player for a small fee. At best, it might give him a taste for it and he might not be happy going back to sit on the bench in which case you’d imagine we’d have a head start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 This clearly can't be an 'Insane' signing, since we've had one of those. So if it happens I suggest we use: 'Mindwarping'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 7 minutes ago, pimpin4rizeal said: He does look great tbh.. super fast for a big guy. But like I posted in the transfer thread if it’s only a loan with no view to a permanent move I think it’s a bit of a weird signing,, surely better to develop the likes of tella and obafemi who are actually ours ? I think we’re skint and desperate. Let’s hope we can some how get an option in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 9 August, 2021 Author Share Posted 9 August, 2021 1 minute ago, SKD said: I think we’re skint and desperate. If Armstrong signs we'd have spent £32.5m on incoming players this summer. What about this deal makes it 'desperate'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Just now, Matthew Le God said: If Armstrong signs we'd have spent £32.5m on incoming players this summer. What about this deal makes it 'desperate'? It's not solely about this deal though is it ? More about eeking out resources to cover a number of positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: If Armstrong signs we'd have spent £32.5m on incoming players this summer. What about this deal makes it 'desperate'? You’ve answered your own question. The fact we need more than 1 striker (and other positions) and if Armstrong signs, we won’t have any more (or very limited) funds for a permanent deal…. Im not knocking the signing, looks good. Just saying why we might only take him on loan with no option. Edited 9 August, 2021 by SKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, SKD said: You’ve answered your own question. The fact we need more than 1 striker (and other positions) and if Armstrong signs, we won’t have any more (or very limited) funds for a permanent deal…. Im not knocking the signing, looks good. Just saying why we might only take him on loan with no option. Give it a rest can't you? You are now admitting that your crazy comments on Pompey being better than us a few months ago were wrong. You don't seem to learn though and still see everything through negative specs. Are you just thick? Edited 9 August, 2021 by Tamesaint 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Tamesaint said: Give it a rest can't you? You are now admitting that your crazy comments on Pompey being better than us a few months ago were wrong. You don't seem to learn though and still see everything through negative specs. Are you just thick? Are you okay hun? What is negative about pointing out (the obvious fact) we don’t have much money to play with? Or are you too thick to understand that? Edited 9 August, 2021 by SKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 a short video of him preseason against Bournemouth. Still looks a little raw, but quick, direct and strong. Seems to have a habit of being in the right place at the right time. Will certainly offer more than Long. A loan is pretty low risk, so a good deal all round in this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 25 minutes ago, Suhari said: This clearly can't be an 'Insane' signing, since we've had one of those. So if it happens I suggest we use: 'Mindwarping'. I think after the friendly this signing can be called insane because that one has been upgraded to Livra-mental 😉 In all seriousness, this guy looks pretty good but as a loan it is, at best, good cover for a season. If it was a perm and cheap it would be pretty nice though, little chance of that happening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Far que said: Well he’s better than Adams and Long....bargain basement again saints I smell fish, specifically ammonia from skate. The days of Pompey signing Adam Armstrong like players (Nugent) are long gone and this lad looks handy, did well at a good club (Vitesse) as a teenager last season and the European Champions just renewed him on a 5 year contract so they rate him but needs more experience to compete with £100m signings like Lukaku. Be happy with your 25 year old squad players from Gillingham. We might send you the odd cast off of ours to be a good neighbour. I’ve been critical of the club this summer and over the last 5 years but every post of yours is a little pop without any context. Edited 9 August, 2021 by saint1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintrich Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 If we loan out Obafemi to a championship side(extend contract first) and Broja takes his place then this could be a good deal even without an option to buy. Broja looks like he could make a half decent impact as a squad player and allows us the chance to see if Obafemi can be a regular goalscorer and is worth persisting with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 This lad looks very good. He won't get anywhere near the Chelsea team for a while with Lukaku coming in, so him developing here and giving us a different option is a win/win. He's on 6 year contract so it wouldn't surprise me if this more than a season long loan, or a season with an option to extend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 I already pity bednerak and stephens in training, these new dudes have serious wheels, they will be made to look stupid on the reg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 (edited) Admittedly Albania don't have a massive pool of talent to select from, but it's interesting that he's already essentiually a fully-fledged international. Edited 9 August, 2021 by ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 51 minutes ago, ant said: Admittedly Albania don't have a massive pool of talent to select from, but it's interesting that he's already essentiually a fully-fledged international. Just seen he was born in David Brent's neck of the woods. Thought he was from Albania 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Looks like a backup / alternative to Adams, with Armstrong / Tella being the other striker. I'd be happy with that front line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 9 August, 2021 Author Share Posted 9 August, 2021 1 minute ago, skintsaint said: Just seen he was born in David Brent's neck of the woods. Thought he was from Albania 😅 His parents are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 6 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: His parents are. and his Grandparents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, skintsaint said: and his Grandparents. And his parents grandparents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 I know the loan with no option to buy is a bit of a disappointment sometimes, but I think this is the last summer where we will be shackled by the terrible signings made over the last few years. After a full season with the wage bill cut right down we can look to invest more into the first team next season, with the likes of Simeu and Livramento* closer to first team action. *People need to prepare themselves for KWP potentially being cashed in on next summer... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Excited by his arrival. Got huge potential evidently as Chelsea just given him a five year deal. He's also a full international already for Albania. Looks like a proper unit. Hoping its with an option to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 To the tune of Avicii’s Hey Brother: Hey Broja There's an endless road to re-discover Hey Broja Do you still believe in love I wonder? Oh, if the sky comes falling down, for you There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Maybe he's being brought in as a buddy to Strakosa, the Albanian keeper (yes I know Broja comes from Slough, but then Strakosha comes from Athens, they are teammates for Albania). Felt fairly confident a while back that we would be signing a new keeper to replace Lurch but its all gone a bit quiet of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 20 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said: And his parents grandparents. Are they the same people as his grandparent's parents? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Crocker and the recruitment guys are to be trusted. They are clearing out the mess they inherited and replacing well and yet within our financial limitations. That's some achievement. I know this season is going to be a struggle but survive it and we are on a better foundation. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DT Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Excellent news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunit Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 After the news on Wednesday its been doom and gloom for a few days. But this and the Armstrong deal happening it lifting the clouds a bit. Crocker and Semmens know what they're doing, now just for a defensive mid, centre back and left back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Just now, tunit said: After the news on Wednesday its been doom and gloom for a few days. But this and the Armstrong deal happening it lifting the clouds a bit. Crocker and Semmens know what they're doing, now just for a defensive mid, centre back and left back agreed. but add a keeper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Just now, tunit said: After the news on Wednesday its been doom and gloom for a few days. But this and the Armstrong deal happening it lifting the clouds a bit. Crocker and Semmens know what they're doing, now just for a defensive mid, centre back and left back I think the only one of those likely is CB, if Vestergaard goes, which I expect to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 8 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliemiller Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Really Really Good signing that !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 He simply won't do, all this turning and running forwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Anyone else get the feeling this guy is signing INSTEAD of Armstrong instead of alongside him? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Box Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Just now, Saint_clark said: Anyone else get the feeling this guy is signing INSTEAD of Armstrong instead of alongside him? Nope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 21 minutes ago, DT said: agreed. but add a keeper. Maybe the Albanian guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Just now, Saint_clark said: Anyone else get the feeling this guy is signing INSTEAD of Armstrong instead of alongside him? No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Saint_clark said: Anyone else get the feeling this guy is signing INSTEAD of Armstrong instead of alongside him? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Reece Posted 9 August, 2021 Share Posted 9 August, 2021 Just now, Saint_clark said: Anyone else get the feeling this guy is signing INSTEAD of Armstrong instead of alongside him? Also no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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