19 Jul 2013 00:09:40
won't take any bets on us signing Ever Banega as they've been informed that we are the only team in for him and that a fee has been agreed.

1.) 19 Jul 2013
Thats because he's rubbish

2.) 19 Jul 2013
Thing is is this move the replacement for gaston maybe they new of inter's intrest for a while?but personally I want to keep ramirez!

3.) 19 Jul 2013
^ I saw this too. Was a legit screen print from a chat with a employee who comfirmed that they weren't taking bets as they understood it was a done deal.

Jannersaint

4.) 19 Jul 2013
With all the various speculation / reports regarding Gaston & Benega, my personal view is that there is a possibility of Gaston going if we 1 get more or less what we paid and 2 we have a good likleyhood of getting Benega. Adding more weight to the equation is if there is any truth in roumors of us being interested in left side wingers in the shape Emil Hallfredsson another position Gaston can opporate in. Only time will tell and I can not see us having both these players on the books.

5.) 19 Jul 2013
Inter can't afford Ramirez. Simple as that.

6.) 19 Jul 2013
Why can't we have both on the books? Looking at it we will be playing a 4-2-3-1 formation and we can have Gaston, lallana, banega playing as the 3 behind the lone striker. J Rod can be back up for the striker as well as playing in these attacking roles and the same goes for Ricky and mayuka. Really after all this we just need a goal scorer who could bang in 20+ goals a season.

7.) 19 Jul 2013
Can't see us selling Gaston as the club is improving and not getting rid of our best players, also wouldn't be surprised if Banega has already signed, let's hope MP can control him he's got a bit of a reputation but quality player

8.) 19 Jul 2013
I think Mayuka would be much better utilised as a right sided winger as he has the pace. just needs to improve delivery and vision!

Saint Q

9.) 19 Jul 2013
Ramirez is staying and we won't sign Banega, that position is not a priority, we need a CB, Winger and Striker first, then we can talk about signing better than what we have, after we have filled key positions.

10.) 19 Jul 2013
I think that's up to MP to say what we need, and get them in. He has said he wanted Banega & Damiao, so that's the positions he wants to fill. Lovren will obviously replace Hooiveld, while Fonte & Yoshida have to fight for the other CB position.

11.) 19 Jul 2013
I want us to keep gaston but I must say that something doesn't feel right with me. He doesn't fit in with the team. He doesn't play to the pressing style and doesn't last 90 mins. Why isn't he on the preseason tour? Maya is! Gaston only played a few days more.

Time will tell. Benega plays to our style. I wouldn't be surprised if we make a few million in selling gaston this window. Not what I want just a gut feeling.

Jannersaint

12.) 19 Jul 2013
^ we don't need a CB, if we did we wouldn't have let Forren go. We don't need a winger. MP likes the attack to play centrally with the wing backs over lapping, therefore winger aren't needed, Banega on the other hand is.

13.) 19 Jul 2013
Dont need a winger either!

14.) 19 Jul 2013
^^ we play with full backs! Wing backs are used in back 5's!

{Ed001's Note - Barcelona play with wing backs as part of a back 4. You don't have to play with an extra centre back to use wing backs.}

15.) 19 Jul 2013
Lambert will score 20+ this season no need for another striker.

16.) 19 Jul 2013
Not being funny, but these people that say "we won't sign 'insert name here'" because the position isn't a "priority" is ridiculous. Most fans act like control the team and decide where we make signings lol. Just because you don't like a defender doesn't mean Pochetino is sat there thinking he needs a new CB, let alone it meaning that he won't sign any other position. Let the club decide who we need and just put up with it. Your priorities for positions means nothing.

17.) 19 Jul 2013
Thanks for the dose of common sense Ed001.

18.) 19 Jul 2013
Wingers do not fit our style. Lallana, Rodriguez, gaston, punch, banega, mayuka, jwp, will be our attacking 3 behind a lone striker.
Cork, spider, waynama, Davis, banega, jwp, the central 3.
Shaw, fox, lovren, yoshida, fonte, waynama, Clyne, cork chambers our back four.
Lone striker essenstial as Ricky is only player that suits that role
Banega would be class addition

Saint smiff

19.) 19 Jul 2013
Janner saint he played in confederation cup and therefor gets a longer break that's all no need to worry

20.) 19 Jul 2013
He was a sub for 3 of the games wasn't he did he even come on for the last 2 games. he's got all this potential but when he played against Spain he looked a little lost to me.

21.) 19 Jul 2013
We do not play with wing backs, just because they're attacking does not mean they're wing backs

22.) 20 Jul 2013
Disappointed at peoples lack of faith in Lambert I really think he will improve on last seasons goal tally.

23.) 20 Jul 2013
In response to Ed001 I understand your point, however, think Barca always look weak at the back. Big problem for their opponents though getting hold of the ball!

{Ed001's Note - I agree, I never said it was a good system, just that it is the system they employ. I prefer defenders to be able to defend myself, rather than be such a focal point for an attack, they should be supporting it.}

24.) 20 Jul 2013
Exactly Ed001, I just think with our high up the pitch style we need an old fashioned experienced two footed sweeper. Michael Svenson and Claus Lundekvam proved how central defenders can play off each other without panicking. Maybe Lovren and an other would give us this but I don't think we have the other on the books at present. Need a defender who can bring the ball out from defence and be confident the players behind him will cover.

25.) 20 Jul 2013
Regarding the above poster about Lambert. I don't think it's a lack of faith, but more about having better options. Ricky is getting towards the end of his career, and while probably being fitter than ever, did struggle at times last season.

We need another, more clinical option up front. We dominated so many games, but couldn't take our chances last season. Ricky is such a clever player I would always back him to be in the side while fit, as would most Saints fans, but bringing in another option to put the game to bed will help us get points on the board.

All the domination, and pretty football don't count for squat if we don't put the ball in the back of the net.