30 Jul 2014 18:37:15
Hi saints, first of all I would like to share my sympathy regarding your situation (I was crying about the Gareth bale saga) I thought with your style of play you were going somewhere and maybe even challenge for Europa league (after all us spurs fans know all about that)

Anyway my point is that the 'spider' as you call him saga is quite confusing. Do you think he has handed in a transfer request or what? My friend says he is the most loyal player at your club, so why would he want to move to spurs (I rate him highly by the way) anyway good luck and I hope you guys escape the mess you're in,
Spursredeemer

1.) 30 Jul 2014
30 Jul 2014 20:17:22
Don't know why you are asking this question, as you had info. two days ago it was a virtual done deal!

I suspect he was offered a lot of dosh, and maybe the captaincy, to join Spuds and a nice big payday for his representatives.

However, Saints need to draw a line and say we will not sell any core players after this date otherwise we have no time to replace. Think they have now done this and that they will stick to their guns-especially as they have no incentive to accept cut price offers.

2.) 30 Jul 2014
You guys just need to hope spider doesn't boycott training that's all. How can it be a done deal and off at the same time?

3.) 30 Jul 2014
I do not believe he has handed in a transfer request, but he probably has at least suggested to the club he would like a move as a lot of the players he has enjoyed working with have moved on leaving him behind. He doesn't seem the sort to throw a strop, which made his twitter comment confusing and really I would hope he would clear the air around that at some point.

As for the offers from Spurs, apparently they fall far below an acceptable value and if Spider were to go I imagine Spurs, Arsenal or whoever would have to be willing to pull out the chequebook and write a ridiculously oversized whopper to prize him from us. The board otherwise would be under such a slating from the fans for their promise of his remaining at our club.

4.) 31 Jul 2014
31 Jul 2014 11:15:46
Spursredeemer-it was YOU who said it was a virtual done deal. It was not. YOUR info. was incorrect.

By the way, he is training-energetically!

Do you work in the media? You are trying to produce a story without any accurate information.

Just like the media who made up a story about Freddie meeting Spuds people in Canada and that was to discuss transfers from Saints. Yes, a meeting took place but the discussions were about something completely different.

I am not convinced Spider will move to anyone this window. An offer was made which was around 50% of our valuation and I suspect there has now been pressure upon our board to prevent sales of core players too close to the end of the window-hence the line being drawn now. I think you have been too late and too mean with your offer. Maybe better to look again in January, if our grass is not looking greener and yours hasn't died!