Mads Roerslev - Official: Signs 4 Year Contract

[egg]

2 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

He had a loan option last season with VfL Wolfsburg at £5.6m. I'd guess we paid something in that ballpark.

Ties in with the transfermarkt €6m value. 

[hypochondriac]

13 minutes ago, Fitzhugh Fella said:

I am a bit bemused why fans are being enthusiastic about this signing based solely on the fact it came out of nowhere?

I'd like to know why Brentford are prepared to let him go and I'd like to know if there was a fee involved and then I'd like to see him play before I call this a "very good signing"..........to quote Forrester.

What sort of signing would you call it then? The reason Brentford were prepared to let him go is the same reason that man city were prepared to let THB go or West ham were prepared to let Downes go - because they are established Premier league teams and are thus much better than us and have established Premier league players in most positions. 

[hypochondriac]

Genuinely at a bit of a loss as to why someone would consider this a poor signing. 

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3 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Genuinely at a bit of a loss as to why someone would consider this a poor signing. 

A. Cos they're miserable bastard 

B. Haven't bothered to see what the bloke is about 

C. Cos they forget where we are 

D. Cos they're a miserable bastard

[maysie]

5 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Genuinely at a bit of a loss as to why someone would consider this a poor signing. 

To be fair it’s just a couple of oddball on the fringe of society types.

[saintant]

1 hour ago, UpweySaint said:

Seems like a sensible bit of business. Not the most exciting signing we’ll ever make but it feels like a small upgrade in a problem position for us. Very much under the radar too. Welcome aboard Mads.

I'd call it a big upgrade myself but it's all about opinions. We'll see I guess but I'm sure this guy will become a fan's favourite in short time.

[Matthew Le God]

1 hour ago, egg said:

A. Cos they're miserable bastard 

B. Haven't bothered to see what the bloke is about 

C. Cos they forget where we are 

D. Cos they're a miserable bastard

E. Their phone number is 4291

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Matthew Le God

[Badger]

9 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

He only had one year left, plus had a loan option last season with VfL Wolfsburg at £5.6m. I'd guess we paid something in that ballpark. 

At that level, if accurate, then I’d hope and expect him to be pretty outstanding in the Championship. 
 

 

[hypochondriac]

1 minute ago, egg said:

A. Cos they're miserable bastard 

B. Haven't bothered to see what the bloke is about 

C. Cos they forget where we are 

D. Cos they're a miserable bastard

Plus it's a right back. Even someone vaguely competent who can attack a bit is going to be better than Sugawara and Bree and it's not like it's the most important position on the pitch. This guy has quite a bit of Prem experience and championship experience! 

[saintant]

1 hour ago, SambaMaverick said:

If you think he's better than KWP, you are definitely going to be disappointed

He'll be a better and more solid defender than KWP without a doubt. Less flair going forward but sometimes it's handy to have a defender who actually defends.

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1 minute ago, hypochondriac said:

Plus it's a right back. Even someone vaguely competent who can attack a bit is going to be better than Sugawara and Bree and it's not like it's the most important position on the pitch. This guy has quite a bit of Prem experience and championship experience! 

Yep. He just seems a really good player for this level, then a decent squad player for our 1 season in the PL, then decent again when we're back here, etc. 

Pace, height, versatility, experience, quality, not Sugawara, etc. Pretty much bingo imo. 

[OneMrsWallace]

The only time I don't check if we signed anyone we fucking sign someone. Looks decent. More please. 

[jamesfp1]

Dan Harding MkII

[Turkish]

Just now, jamesfp1 said:

Dan Harding MkII

Wrist banded ball boy Bully?

[Sheaf Saint]

So does this signing mean we can finally ditch the awful 3 CB formation and play a regular back 4? Thank fook for that.

[Saint Scott]

Lots of love for him over on the Brentford forum. By no means a super star, but a great attitude, work ethic and incredibly well liked by supporters and staff.

https://griffinpark.org/forums/threads/mads-roerslev-southampton.143061/

 

[EBS1980]

9 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

So does this signing mean we can finally ditch the awful 3 CB formation and play a regular back 4? Thank fook for that.

Think that’ll stay until we sort out the attacking mid signings tbh

[Colinjb]

9 minutes ago, Saint Scott said:

Lots of love for him over on the Brentford forum. By no means a super star, but a great attitude, work ethic and incredibly well liked by supporters and staff.

https://griffinpark.org/forums/threads/mads-roerslev-southampton.143061/

 

Exactly what we need on that basis. 

[Andrew Watson]

Not one Brentford fan on their forum had a bad word to say about him,that will do for me. Good luck and welcome Mads.

[Turkish]

3 minutes ago, Colinjb said:

Exactly what we need on that basis. 

Yep exactly what we need. Good, solid, experienced pro. Not a flashy signing but just what we need, not another YHGTI, one who can do a job now and for a few years 

[saintant]

I remember when Brentford were promoted to the Premier league I knew little about their players but this guy always stood out as an uncompromising, tenacious full back who didn't let much get past him.

[Dark Munster]

11 minutes ago, Andrew Watson said:

Not one Brentford fan on their forum had a bad word to say about him,that will do for me. Good luck and welcome Mads.

A bit like us with KWP.

[Andrew Watson]

Yes your right there Mark.

[OttawaSaint]

What happened to Suga? Looked really good in our first few EPL games and then what? Beard boy broke him?

[Turkish]

Saint Rob has given his blessing

 

 

[hypochondriac]

11 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Saint Rob has given his blessing

 

 

Thank goodness. I was worried for a moment. 

[SaintStinger]

2 hours ago, Appy said:

Would’ve played under Ralph last season wouldn’t he? 

Yes. He didn't use him much though.

[lhammondo]

2 hours ago, saintant said:

He'll be a better and more solid defender than KWP without a doubt. Less flair going forward but sometimes it's handy to have a defender who actually defends.

Are you high ffs? Kwp was one of our best players consistently for the last 2 or 3 seasons and this reject is an upgrade?

[hypochondriac]

39 minutes ago, lhammondo said:

Are you high ffs? Kwp was one of our best players consistently for the last 2 or 3 seasons and this reject is an upgrade?

Reject? Some of our fans are clinically retarded. 

[Saint_clark]

43 minutes ago, lhammondo said:

Are you high ffs? Kwp was one of our best players consistently for the last 2 or 3 seasons and this reject is an upgrade?

Last time we were in the Championship KWP got 2 goals and 4 assists. 

The same season, Roerslev got 1 goal and 2 assists, or half the return, but in half the games and in the Prem. I'm willing to predict now he will get more goals AND assists than KWP did in the championship.

So they upgraded him last season and moved up to a top half Prem team - that still shows he's good enough for a side staying up in the Prem at least, which is what we are aiming to be. Get up, stay up, stay stable. Those three steps would be reasonable to aim for in roughly 4 years I'd say. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

Great signing for Goztepe! 😉

Should walk straight into our team as a starter - Prem quality albeit not a big name. Have to remember who he’s got next to him in defence though - that’s going to knock 20% off his game. Overall happy with this signing.