Disco Stu Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 Could you imagine 😮 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 2 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Could you imagine 😮 Didn’t he basically complain that the PL was too tough for him and that he didn’t like it? Pretty sure that would be a complete non-starter. would be gutted to see him playing elsewhere though. Really liked him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 12 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said: Hopefully Perraud gets up to speed really quickly in time for the start of the new season. I think he rejoined the squad for training on weds at Staplewood. Saint Garrett who do you think we will target as cover at fullback, another number ten and striker? Dont know any names unfortunately, expect full back will be loan cover. Striker want is Broja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlandsaint Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: The context of my post was a response to him saying that him being captain for half a friendly match is an indicator he isn't leaving. It isn't really, he was just the most suitable person to be captain with Ward-Prowse and Romeu not on the pitch. Why do you care so much? It’s trivial, go outside and log off football manager. Edited 22 July, 2022 by Midlandsaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlandsaint Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 17 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: Sorry yeah, they've been told they're wanted by Saints, hence Bednarek being made captain last week. I am guessing Bednarek will start as first choice CB along with Sali, but expecting us to start season 3atb, because of Perraud / Tinos injuries. Sounds like Perraud won't be fit for Spurs. @Matthew Le God oh you look stupid now 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dman said: Didn’t he basically complain that the PL was too tough for him and that he didn’t like it? Pretty sure that would be a complete non-starter. would be gutted to see him playing elsewhere though. Really liked him. Think he probably got fed up with playing in Puel / Pellegrino system, and wanted an easier life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dman said: Didn’t he basically complain that the PL was too tough for him and that he didn’t like it? Pretty sure that would be a complete non-starter. would be gutted to see him playing elsewhere though. Really liked him. Great player, and hugely underrated by many. He'd add some experience and quality to that Forest squad. Big respect to Forest, they seem to be having a proper crack at being competitive this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 11 minutes ago, Midlandsaint said: @Matthew Le God oh you look stupid now Being captain for one half of a friendly because Ward-Prowse and Romeu weren't on the pitch isn't an indication of anything apart from him being a senior player in the squad. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 7 minutes ago, egg said: Great player, and hugely underrated by many. He'd add some experience and quality to that Forest squad. Big respect to Forest, they seem to be having a proper crack at being competitive this season. He was superb for us, under appreciated, basically kept us up in 17/18 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 11 minutes ago, egg said: Great player, and hugely underrated by many. He'd add some experience and quality to that Forest squad. Big respect to Forest, they seem to be having a proper crack at being competitive this season. Probably my favourite player since coming back up, absolute class. Would like to have seen what he could have done at a top club but guess too late for him now given he's 33 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 1 hour ago, Saint Garrett said: Yeah - agreed. He's not good enough technically to be a #10 IMO, he needs to develop the grittier side of his game and play CM., very similar to Prowse. I think this is right. I still see something in Smallbone, and believe there is a player there. Let's not forget his lack of experience so far. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Piran said: I think this is right. I still see something in Smallbone, and believe there is a player there. Let's not forget his lack of experience so far. and injury. Agree, i think there is something in there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 To be fair Smallbone has looked like one of the best players in preseason I think we would be silly to get rid even on a loan.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 35 minutes ago, Midlandsaint said: @Matthew Le God oh you look stupid now Sorry to be pedantic, but this isn’t newsworthy; He manages to look stupid at least once a day. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 1 hour ago, Saint Garrett said: Snippet from me: 4 more in apparently. FB cover + Striker, and then CB and #10 depending on whether we can shift a few. 3-6 have been told they can go. Allegedly, Bednarek and Diallo have been told they're wanted by Saints. Valery also likely to stay as cover. My guess would be Smallbone & Simeu (loan). Walcott, Stephens, and one or two of Redmond/Djenepo/Elyounoussi. Broja not dead, but Chelsea dicking Saints around, and have been all summer. Broja + family still want him to come to Saints. Time for us to move on I think. Thanks for the info. Personally still hoping we make the Broja deal work - a front pair of him and Mara would be an exciting prospect! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 3 minutes ago, ally_uk said: To be fair Smallbone has looked like one of the best players in preseason I think we would be silly to get rid even on a loan.. Agreed - does seem a little strange that he seems to have improved (i.e. found a role that suits him) over the close season but Ralph seems to think he'll grow more with a loan. Perhaps he's not showing that consistently enough in training? For my money he's been disappointing whenever he played last season - ball watcher, not strong in tackle, lack of penetrating runs...just seemed to be making up the numbers. Hope whatever happens he flourishes - he deserves to coming back from injury and personal issues. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 (edited) When Smallbone first made his debut I had my doubts - looked a little lightweight but he seems to have improved in that regard and shows a good deal of talent and vision. Definitely needs to be playing regularly so I think a loan to the right club would be a good thing. Really hope it works out cos the lad hasn't had it easy over the last couple of years and think he could be a decent player for us. Edited 22 July, 2022 by revolution saint 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Chewy said: Thanks for the info. Personally still hoping we make the Broja deal work - a front pair of him and Mara would be an exciting prospect! Broja can be exciting to watch but I am not sure he is a team man and I doubt he would make a strike partnership, I am quite satisfied if he goes somewhere else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 33 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Being captain for one half of a friendly because Ward-Prowse and Romeu weren't on the pitch isn't an indication of anything apart from him being a senior player in the squad. If he was leaving, it would make little sense giving him the captain’s armband. You’d be better grooming someone who would be more long term with the club. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sarisbury Saint said: If he was leaving, it would make little sense giving him the captain’s armband. You’d be better grooming someone who would be more long term with the club. Indeed. It's pretty obvious that the captaincy wouldn't go to someone who's face no longer fits. Only MLG would carry on his argument despite Saint Garrett telling us the position. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 36 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Being captain for one half of a friendly because Ward-Prowse and Romeu weren't on the pitch isn't an indication of anything apart from him being a senior player in the squad. Except of course that that’s been directly contradicted by someone with actual knowledge of the situation, which makes your statement objectively wrong. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 Looks like West Ham are going to get Scamacca. Assume that would end their interest in Broja…? Smallbone off on loan to stoke. Sensible move for all involved, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 OK interesting one I've just heard. I'm not ITK at all and this is second hand info, but I've been told that Ings is in talks to return. The supposed source is very reliable but as I said, this hasn't come to me directly from them so pinch of salt required. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 16 minutes ago, Sarisbury Saint said: If he was leaving, it would make little sense giving him the captain’s armband. You’d be better grooming someone who would be more long term with the club. Careful using that word with all these youngsters we are signing, that’s how rumours start you know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 6 minutes ago, CWD said: OK interesting one I've just heard. I'm not ITK at all and this is second hand info, but I've been told that Ings is in talks to return. The supposed source is very reliable but as I said, this hasn't come to me directly from them so pinch of salt required. Ings did feature in Villa's kit launch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Sarisbury Saint said: If he was leaving, it would make little sense giving him the captain’s armband. You’d be better grooming someone who would be more long term with the club. It was half a friendly and the captain and vice captain weren't playing. They don't need to groom someone to be captain using half a friendly. Edited 22 July, 2022 by Matthew Le God 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 Just a note on Jesper Karlsson we were talking about the other day - he missed AZ Alkmaar match in the Europe Conference qualifying yesterday - team say muscle injury hmmmm. He's already said he is looking to take the next step in swedish media and Napoli and Nice are sniffing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Schwab Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 Just now, Matthew Le God said: It was half a friendly and the captain and vice captain weren't available. They don't need to groom someone to be captain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Klaus Schwab said: You don't know what the truth is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Schwab Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said: You don't know what the truth is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Klaus Schwab said: You appear to think I've said something I have not said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 How's about Andrea Belotti on a free? Would wages be a a killer? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 45 minutes ago, CWD said: OK interesting one I've just heard. I'm not ITK at all and this is second hand info, but I've been told that Ings is in talks to return. The supposed source is very reliable but as I said, this hasn't come to me directly from them so pinch of salt required. Would definitely improve us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 21 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: You appear to think I've said something I have not said. Was making Bednarek captain for that game an indicator of anything, or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 28 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: It was half a friendly and the captain and vice captain weren't playing. They don't need to groom someone to be captain using half a friendly. I don't think anyone is going to argue with you when it comes to grooming. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 48 minutes ago, CWD said: OK interesting one I've just heard. I'm not ITK at all and this is second hand info, but I've been told that Ings is in talks to return. The supposed source is very reliable but as I said, this hasn't come to me directly from them so pinch of salt required. Blimey... That would be a first if one of my recent hunches actually came true....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 Athletic reporting that James McAtee could be allowed to leave on loan. We're one of a few clubs said to be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 3 minutes ago, revolution saint said: Athletic reporting that James McAtee could be allowed to leave on loan. We're one of a few clubs said to be interested. Interesting, up to now all reports have said that there’s massive interest in him from clubs but that City we’re going to keep hold of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 28 minutes ago, ally_uk said: How's about Andrea Belotti on a free? Would wages be a a killer? Was supposedly joining Monaco but now linked with Dortmund and West Ham, and yeh I'd expect his wage demands are going to high. Probably his peak big move money and he's been linked with big moves for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 (edited) Edited 22 July, 2022 by Matthew Le God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SambaMaverick Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 59 minutes ago, CWD said: OK interesting one I've just heard. I'm not ITK at all and this is second hand info, but I've been told that Ings is in talks to return. The supposed source is very reliable but as I said, this hasn't come to me directly from them so pinch of salt required. Would be a perfect signing - bung them £5m for the season and get it done 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 4 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: https://theathletic.com/news/manchester-city-transfer-news-james-mcatee/BAfFB9bL6HyL/?source=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Absolute no-brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 Luis Suarez is to come in for some experience up top. Said he is chomping at the bit for another go in England. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 I'd absolutely love Ings back to be fair. Would have to swallow the pride a little (as would he I suppose) but I'd be 99% confident we stay up with him back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 There are no Ings transfer rumours about as far as I can see, let alone to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Reece Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 22 minutes ago, skintsaint said: Luis Suarez is to come in for some experience up top. Said he is chomping at the bit for another go in England. #Hungry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 Please no Ings, injury prone and his very best days are long gone. Get a striker in for 18/20m and make sure they can be sold on for a good profit after 2 years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 Can’t see us getting Ings. He’s on £100k a week, and he cost them £25M last summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 22 July, 2022 Share Posted 22 July, 2022 I can't believe it's nearing the end of July and we've not had a link to Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Surely we can't go a whole window without one? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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