Southampton Banter Archive July 16 2013
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16 Jul 2013 21:50:17
it seems that there have been talks with damaio it sais on here aswell as many other sites and would think if we signed him top 10 would be in the bag and also that we want ryad boudebouz a 23 year old rm from sochoux who is ment to be keen to join us would think both of these show great ambitions cortesse les reed and MP have jus hope we can get it done asap before other clus coem in for them (mainley damaio).
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No talks with Damiao. Internacional haven't had any bids for the player yet (President confirmed).
There won't be ANY talks with Damiao until a bid is accepted, which is still a way off.
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I think you will find transfers in S. America often involve discussions with agents well before any discussions with the club.
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16 Jul 2013 19:50:47
So we're linked to Kouyate, Boubedaz and Damiao if we sign these we'll be class next year!
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But we won't sign them. fact!
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You wont
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16 Jul 2013 12:30:44
Still no sighn of any striker coming in?Rickie is now playing a more creative/holding roll which he's great at by the way!but will struggle to score as many goals in that postion
As for j rod he's far from prolific but i'm sure will get better! The questions when?and mayuka is really untested. the point being is there's only one way to win a game of football score more goals then the opponent! It's not rocket science
And even though bossing the midfield and being solid at the back is great! it's goals that win games plain and simple!
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More creative/Holding role? what are you smoking he will play as a striker furthest forward while being creative and interchanging with the 3 attacking mids
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What this guy been smoking (sense)
Rickie has not been playing as a all out striker towards the end of last season more like the roll teddy sheringham did for utd! he looked very jaded and short of pace? Towards the end of last season as for the rest of his comments I also agree with.
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Rickie was playing with a back problem towards the end of the season.
Obviously he will need more help next season (unless he suddenly manages o become Super Rick). Jay will get better and better IMO but the club will not wait until January to correct any striker deficiency and someone will be brought in.
But for those who may wish to see instant action, do take a look a the players training in Spain and their comments. We have a very good team spirit in the squad and any player added to the squad must not only add quality but also fit in with the rest of the lads. We need to take our time and get it right.
Saint Martin
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Rickie has always been short of pace, did you ever watch us before we got to the prem?
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again.
Damiao. Rumours are saying that he likes Saints and is interested in coming to Saints. Deal just needs to be done with the club.
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I've been watching Southampton for 40 years how about you! No plastic fan here Sunshine! sat there wearing your (red) shirt?
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Rickie is too intelligent a player to just be up there to 'Stick em in' he is actually an attacking midfield player these days now that J Rod is in there with his pace. I think he should be allowed to be a Matty Le Tiss type now because his reading of the game is unchallenged. We need a Steve Moran type now that can be there when J Rod squares it to knock them in. I think that's why MP is looking for a foreign forward who never misses in front of goal. We am missed so many last season, sorry Adam Lallana but you were the main culprit. If we had a player like this last season I think we would have finished above halfway. You must take your chances in the Premier League if you don't you will struggle no matter how good the football you play is. Lukaku to me would be the best choice because he has pace to waste and can finish.
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3 days left to complete deal! as brazil transfer window closes on the 20th
So we will soon find out?
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Thank you chap! that's the point I was making he's playing a different roll for us now! These kids get on the forum and if anyone says a negative word about sfc or a player it's the end of the world!it's called Constructive criticism look it up in a dictionary! that's a big book with lots of words in it?
Rant over!
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Think we are on the same wavelength, it is called experience even as supporters. Every team in the Premier League is a hard game but who scores goals is vital. Need a top class finisher, carry him if we have to but goals mean everything. The pace we play at we can afford goal poacher. Messi's good at it!
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Well said that man! Messi it is then?
MP NC make it happen!!
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16 Jul 2013 12:23:30
are any other saints fans loving the fact that Bradley 'I'm too good for Southampton in league one' wright-Phillips is struggling to find a club? poetic justice? I think so
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16 Jul 2013 11:40:14
Has gaston arrived in Spain yet!
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He's due to turn up later this week.
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16 Jul 2013 11:36:11
Sochaux winger Ryad Boudebouz says that he would be open to the possibility of a move to Southampton, following apparent interest.
"To be linked with Southampton is interesting; it is everyone's dream to be linked with good teams in big leagues in Europe.
"Southampton has a good history in the Premier League but I have a contract with Sochaux who is like Southampton in France. "
Sounds keen on a move to us and we did apparently scout him last season.
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16 Jul 2013 10:26:46
After being linked to djamel abdoun it seems that the transfer rumours have pretty much died down with the squad away training! My thinking is with only Two players in and over ten out? With more to follow!the big question is How's is this depth of squad? I understand trimming the fat but were looking like a butchers pencil!
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Not if we want to integrate players from the academy, which is the plan.
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Integrate players from the academy and there going to be! "What" better then the one's we've just let leave for Gratis?which also came from the academy? And also having no pl experience! most will have to go out on loan first before they are going to get anywhere near are first team?
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