Southampton Banter Archive July 17 2013

17 Jul 2013 23:29:28
I think if we are in for a striker we should go after John Guidetti, Sunderland and Feyenoord are in for him apparently. Thoughts?

Totally agree, good striker that would slot into our team, my only worry is he had one good season in the dutch league, and why are City reluctant to play him if he is so good?

Sounds like Adrian from Athletico could be on the cards if we go in for him again. Plus there are other good options out there.

City buy the best strikers in the world so I wouldn't worry about them not wanting him

17 Jul 2013 21:19:49
I have been following this site for a few weeks now and have become a bit alarmed with the fascination of youthful signings. I played to a reasonable amateur standard and cannot express enough the importance for experience on the pitch, I agree totally about having a high percentage of young players on the pitch, But they need marshalling, The sideline can only do so much. I learned and looked up to the older guys I played with, and then later on, helping the newbies myself when I was senior. So Why not bring 1 or 2 older faces, who have seen it all and maybe a couple at Their 'Peak', 27-29, we would certainly benefit in the short term next season if we are going to compete top half, otherwise wait a few yrs for success! Look at the Man Utd young team who could win Nothing, They weren't just youngsters!

It isn't us who decide about signing the players, its Cortese we just assume we won't sign older players as that is what he generally does. We will sign players that are older but not for a large fee. Older players we get will be free transfers or cut price deals eg Davis. Its Cortese's plan and its very similar to what Dortmund have been doing for the past 5-6 years and look were they are.

Futures Bright
Futures Red and W. Oh just Red then

Saint IQ

Spot on Saint IQ, Cortese is a business man at heart and will only sign older players for free or small fee. He wants younger players which can form a team and gel, with a high resale value should we need to sell, ie Clyne, Rodriguez, Cork

We do have a fair bit of experience on the pitch for us. Players like Fonte, Davis, Boruc, Puncheon and Lambert all are the type of players who can take the team forwards. I think the policy is trying to find young and hungry players who can properly get integrated into the side and will be determined to prove themselves.

Sorry guys, I left the cage of my pet know-it-all unlocked and obviously he's escaped. Won't happen again, sorry.

I agree an experienced CB would be good, a younger winger and a proven striker relatively young around peak sort of age (no older than 26)

No need to apologise. Just informing you my opinion, don't get your knickers in a
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Saint IQ

17 Jul 2013 13:25:27
Don't build your hopes up of us signing Damiao because Napoli are after him - confirmed by sky sports. They are also after Higuain

Sky sports have said this before and then it emerged to be total cr*p. I don't have high hopes either but don't take sky sports as gospel. Not always going to be right.

Example today of 'Chelsea have offered 10M plus Mata (and or Luiz) for Rooney' loool they are a joke

You're a ''coffee cup'' if you think Sky Sports News is gospel, they're no different to a red top paper most of the time.

{Ed052's Note - I'm in censoring mood, hence the removal of the word}

They won't get both will they theve got calejon aswell only be one

17 Jul 2013 09:39:49
Right I know that we haven't been linked with a striker apart from Damiao but as QPR are happy to listen to offers for Loic Remy, maybe he could be a back up to Lambert, any thoughts?

He is class and exactly what we need. Problem is he has been charged with rape and his court case isn't till September so he could be signed then locked up in prison within the month! Teams won't move for him till January after the outcome of that case.

Depends about his case, good player though, he wouldn't want to be Lamberts back up though!

Have said this since QPR were relegated. Reckon would do a great job.