Toadhall Saint Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Welcome aboard mon ami! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Glad we got this one done, exciting arrival- welcome onboard Sekou Mara 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 17 minutes ago, Turkish said: I like him, something about him and really like the reports of why he wanted to join us rather than other clubs. Welcome young man. I'm sure Soggy will annoyed that i've given this signing my personal seal of approval. Would you go as far as saying it is an insane signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 All sounds good, I know Adams said he wanted to win the Premier League here when he signed, but it's unusual for a Southampton signing to say they want to become one of the best footballers and win lots of trophies, which won't necessarily be here, but it's exciting to be a part of the journey. I've commented on us picking up players cheaply because they've ran their contract down this summer. But, Mara signed a new long-term contract at Bordeaux in March, we only picked him up for a reduced fee because of Bordeaux's financial woes and from reports he's been wanting to move to a club who would give Bordeaux a fair fee this summer. So, from a character point of view it's looking hopeful that we'll get good money for him if he does fulfil his promise. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 2 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Would you go as far as saying it is an insane signing? Immense. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Keef Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 To the tune of Nick Nack Paddy Whack... MARA SCORES, BAZUMU SAVES OUR AWAY KIT LOOKS LIKE WAVES SPLISH-SPLASH HAVE A BASH ARIBO IS A HIT WHY ARE POMPEY STILL SO SHIT (It's ok, I'm getting my coat) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Turkish said: Immense. Is that higher or lower than insane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Yes!!! Great signing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Willkommen Sekou. Haben sie eine klein flammenwerfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 ‘Will you still love me, Sekou Mara’ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 24 minutes ago, HarvSFC said: All sounds good, I know Adams said he wanted to win the Premier League here when he signed, but it's unusual for a Southampton signing to say they want to become one of the best footballers and win lots of trophies, which won't necessarily be here, but it's exciting to be a part of the journey. I've commented on us picking up players cheaply because they've ran their contract down this summer. But, Mara signed a new long-term contract at Bordeaux in March, we only picked him up for a reduced fee because of Bordeaux's financial woes and from reports he's been wanting to move to a club who would give Bordeaux a fair fee this summer. So, from a character point of view it's looking hopeful that we'll get good money for him if he does fulfil his promise. I think that is the differential these days when the technical ability is similar with the players Saints are looking at. Great attitude to have and there was plenty of camaraderie with his teammates at the recent Toulon tournament as well. This lad will go far. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 4 hours ago, trousers said: Mon aéroglisseur est plein d'anguilles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 My hovercraft is full of eels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_dane Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Sékou translates as ‘Salvation’ here’s hoping 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Bonjour Sékou, je m'appelle Alex. Savez-vous où se trouve l'église, et puis-je avoir du fromage s'il vous plaît. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Ralph: "He is a young guy who will need time to adapt to a new country and a new league, but we are excited about his potential and what he can become in the future". So should we look to see him around Christmas time? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 5 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: My hovercraft is full of eels Ole a biscuit barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 4 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: He got a watch then 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 59 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Bonjour Sékou, je m'appelle Delldays/Batman. Savez-vous où se trouve l'église, et puis-je avoir du fromage s'il vous plaît. Fixed it for you 😉 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 I like this bit with JWP in the side.. Quote disarming poise and seemingly innate ability to draw fouls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 1 hour ago, VectisSaint said: Ralph: "He is a young guy who will need time to adapt to a new country and a new league, but we are excited about his potential and what he can become in the future". So should we look to see him around Christmas time? The Salisu press being employed early by Ralph! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Welcome Sekou. I know nothing of him bar what I read and you can 'Carrillo' up his stats as much as you like but I just hope he does it on the pitch and he sounds confident. If we are bidding on Delap then it does seem very much like we are relying on youth to do the biz this season. I'm not completely comfortable with it but at least we're trying something rather than sitting on what we had for another season. We're getting the positions right too, I wanted the spine strengthened and we've done that in every position. Another striker, AM and RB/LB needed, and if room another CB and CM but for those we need to ship out a couple. I look forward to our first Carabao cup game when we can try out some different players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 26 July, 2022 Share Posted 26 July, 2022 Welcome Sekou and more importantly I'd like to welcome our first club milf Audrey, she's giving me stiflers mum vibes. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamSaint Posted 26 July, 2022 Share Posted 26 July, 2022 Anyone know how long it takes to get 'international clearance'? In other words, any chance he could be included in the squad for tomorrow's match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 July, 2022 Share Posted 26 July, 2022 14 minutes ago, CamSaint said: Anyone know how long it takes to get 'international clearance'? In other words, any chance he could be included in the squad for tomorrow's match? I think he can still play in friendlies can't he? International clearance just refers to competitive games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 26 July, 2022 Share Posted 26 July, 2022 I might make the effort to go tomorrow as hopefully we'll get to see at least cameos from all the new players. I think Saint_clark is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 July, 2022 Share Posted 26 July, 2022 One assumes the club have had some kind of informal "it'll be ok" heads-up from the powers that be at 'International Clearance' HQ? I could be wrong but isn't it quite unusual for us to announce signings before all the i's are dotted and t's crossed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 July, 2022 Share Posted 26 July, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 26 July, 2022 Share Posted 26 July, 2022 8 hours ago, Convict Colony said: Welcome Sekou and more importantly I'd like to welcome our first club milf Audrey, she's giving me stiflers mum vibes. Audrey give us a wave, Audrey, Audrey give us a wave... [nothing more uncouth please chaps] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver Saint Posted 26 July, 2022 Share Posted 26 July, 2022 Like the look of Mare...and the way the club are going about their business. Looks like we have targets and limits and aren't afraid to move quickly when either an obstacle (Liam Delap) or an opportunity (Mare) arises. Would love to see us bring in another striker and attacking midfielder given the game is all about scoring goals and we weren't very good at that last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 Going for 18mins before he is slagged off in the match thread against Villarreal tomorrow 😅 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 On 26/07/2022 at 19:38, Vancouver Saint said: Like the look of Mare...and the way the club are going about their business. Looks like we have targets and limits and aren't afraid to move quickly when either an obstacle (Liam Delap) or an opportunity (Mare) arises. Would love to see us bring in another striker and attacking midfielder given the game is all about scoring goals and we weren't very good at that last season. Let's hope 'Mare' doesn't have one tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglasses Ron Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 7 hours ago, skintsaint said: Going for 18mins before he is slagged off in the match thread against Villarreal tomorrow 😅 I think you're being generous with your 18 minutes prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 9 hours ago, skintsaint said: Going for 18mins before he is slagged off in the match thread against Villarreal tomorrow 😅 One of the reasons I stopped doing match day threads a long time ago, was the ridiculous criticism and pessimism from contributors on them. Probably from people who couldn't kick a football 5 yards. Sorry, 5 metres. All so predictable, too. If I hadn't seen the writer, I bet I could tell you who had written them within a couple of sentences. You know who you are! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 On 25/07/2022 at 18:45, Maggie May said: ‘Will you still love me, Sekou Mara’ And one for the boo boys the first time he smacks it high into the Northam “Mara, Mara, Mara Slice...” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 When you're sat in row Z, and the ball hits your head, That's our Mara.. 7 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 9 minutes ago, suewhistle said: When you're sat in row Z, and the ball hits your head, That's our Mara.. Spat some beer out moment - brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Chuckle Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 You know any chant will be Do do do do Sekou Mara Or Sekou Mara woooah, Sekou Mara wooooah He comes from la France, he f*#king hates P*mpey 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 26 minutes ago, Paul Chuckle said: You know any chant will be Do do do do Sekou Mara Or Sekou Mara woooah, Sekou Mara wooooah He comes from la France, he f*#king hates P*mpey Sekou Mara, the one and only they said his days were numbered if he stayed in France now he’s on the south coast and things Pompey are pants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 Stand up if you've pegged his mum Stand up if you've pegged his mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynicalsaint Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 21 minutes ago, CB Fry said: Stand up if you've pegged his mum Stand up if you've pegged his mum Umm - not sure that’s even possible is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 6 hours ago, suewhistle said: When you're sat in row Z, and the ball hits your head, That's our Mara.. Bon mot Mrs. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HnycS Posted 29 July, 2022 Share Posted 29 July, 2022 (edited) Deleted Edited 29 July, 2022 by HnycS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkeith Posted 30 July, 2022 Share Posted 30 July, 2022 After a number of appeals process, and thanks in part to Saints signing Mara, Bordeaux were reinstated in League 2 on Tuesday. Their first game is tonight, at home to Valencienes, and to celebrate, all tickets are free, and season ticket holders get a free drink in the Stade ( non alcoholic beer due to French regs ). Come watch Bordeaux v. Valenciennes - it's on us! | Girondins.com 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 30 July, 2022 Share Posted 30 July, 2022 Mara rather anonymous today. Hope there is an improvement in store"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 30 July, 2022 Share Posted 30 July, 2022 He's had his chance. Time to cut our losses and loan him out. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 30 July, 2022 Share Posted 30 July, 2022 Ralph’s comments about him after today. “Sekou, like all the young new players coming to us, they have to get adapted to the intensity of our game so you can see immediately,” Hasenhuttl said. “Last season with Broja it was the same, it took him minimum three/four weeks until he knew what it was about playing up front here. “The game doesn’t start when you get the ball, the game starts when the opponent has it. This is the thing he has to learn but it is also not surprising because this is different.” Hasenhuttl added: “He has some qualities on the ball but it’s not enough, he must work hard for the team and then we will see.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 30 July, 2022 Share Posted 30 July, 2022 Fair summary from Ralph. Will take him a bit of time to get used to the pace of the Premier League but he definitely has something about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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