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19 Aug 2013 22:09:17
Osvaldo to wear 17. Weird but 11 still available. Hint hint. Any other players, thoughts??
It's just a number.
I wouldn't read to much into that wasnt 11 free all of last season aswell?
clarkey saint
Sharp had the 11 shirt but was on loan
19 Aug 2013 20:31:34
Absolutely over the moon with are signings this year even if we don't sign anyone else, but If I had to get greedy, either or both Tom Ince/ Will Hughes, even if we loan them back to their respective clubs, Would be shrewd for the long term!
19 Aug 2013 20:10:04
We need someone like Jes�s Navas fantastic player
19 Aug 2013 18:41:53
Southampton young players to keep an eye out for this season:
James War-Prowse
Luke Shaw
Calum Chambers
Matt Targett
Jack Stephens
Omar Rowe
Jake Sinclair
Lloyd Isgrove
Jordan Turnbull
Sam Gallagher
Ryan Seager
Cody Cropper
What do you think, aside the obvious do you think any of this lot will surprise us this year?
Stephens and Isgrove (aside the obvious trio) are ones I reckon will get 5/6 games and a fair few subs. So good to see just how many good academy prospects coming through at the moment!
Shaw and JWP are obvious, I think JWP will play a lot more, the break out start IMO will be Chambers as he played very well on Saturday, he'll be great cover and competition for Clyne, Isgrove I think maybe a surprise or Rower or possibly sinclair, anyone who can play on the wing as we probably need another winger and if any of these step up they could feature a lot too, but the future is bright!
Rowe looked immense for the u21s. Pace skill, and an excellent pair of shooting boots.
Cropper? You're having a laugh, he is another forecast! All about Will Brit.
I thought Chambers was awesome against WBA, and saved our bacon a couple of times. He was also very good against Soceidad, but his head dropped a bit when they scored.
I also think that there are quite a few kids missing on the list. The likes of Jake Flanagan, Matt Young, Harrison Reed. Seager has looked a little off the pace when I've seen him recently. I've been very impressed with Corby Moore recently, but the stand out performer from the U21's so far has to be Omar Rowe.
9 games = 9 goals. He works exceptionally well with Jake Sinclair.
19 Aug 2013 16:50:22
Either Ever Banega or Pablo Andres Gonzalez will be wearing our number 11 shirt by Sept 2nd. We have so far strengthened the squad in 3 of the 4 areas that Cortese/Pochettino wanted to, so I expect an attacking creative midfielder to be our final acquisition. For me, Gonzalez could be the best option - he had 20 assists last season and chipped in with a fair few goals too, some record that.
Gonzales is a striker is he not? We don't need another striker and plus he's 28, could get a much better younger player, Honda is the one for me, would be cheap to as his contract is up by Jan
No, you're wrong. Gonzalez is championship quality, at best.
Check out the youtube video of him - he's class and very creative, would make an excellent squad player for us.
Gonzalez plays as a very attacking midfielder, just behind the main striker. Championship quality? You've obviously not seen him play!
The problem with youtube clips is that inconsistent players can look great.
Need I say more than the world-beater that was Steve DeRidder.
Fair comment St Christopher, but 20 assists in a season hardly makes him inconsistent does it? If the youtube video of him does show only his best game, it shows what he is capable of and our manager has the proven ability to get the best out of his players. Gonzalez would be a great addition to our squad.
19 Aug 2013 14:43:31
I think it's fair to say that we have had a really good transfer window BUT do we need another CB to compliment Lovren or is that it till January? Thoughts.
Yoshida has really impressed me. His reading of the game is fantastic. I'd say give him and Fonte good rotation for that spot with Jos playing back up. Don't forget that there is another window in a few months. I'd say settle for now, and if we need improvements later, do it then.
I prefer Fonte to Yoshida at the mo, I also think we should be looking for a left footed CB as we only have Jos
19 Aug 2013 13:50:53
I hope Osvaldo has learnt from some of his previous mistakes, if he was to take the ball off our penalty taker (Lambert) to take a penalty and then misses - I shudder to think.
I don't think The British Lions would get the ball off Rickie for a pen.
19 Aug 2013 12:12:28
Three fantastic signings now for Saints top class, still need a left back though?
Nope, we have Shaw, Clyne and Fox who can all play there (ofcourse I'd rather Fox didn't) but we have enough cover there IMO, we need a CB or a winger/AM
19 Aug 2013 11:46:46
I think it's safe to say we won't be signing anyone else in the window. Not sure what everyone thinks but I am thrilled with our signings bring on Saturday!
Still the number 11 shirt to be filled. whos next benega lol coyrs
Just saw the newsconference at st marys. didn't realise johnny depp was signing on for us!!
19 Aug 2013 11:38:00
I'm a man city fan but I've got to say how amazing your signings have been the past year. You're taking CL quality players and personally I think you could be the surprise contender for a late surge for top 4. Good luck this season
But what he did not realise is that we have off loaded about 12 players from are wage bill! Think we could still have room for one more maybe two players!!
That has no relevance to my point whatsoever, I never said anything about where the money has come from or the players you've got rid of. I still think you need another couple of top quality players aswell though
I think the follow up comment was posted in the wrong place mate. Thanks for your kind words though
19 Aug 2013 11:31:23
There was some old geazer chairman on Sky last night saying that Saints must be right on the limit of the financial fair play rules.
If so then this probably rules out any more big signings for us this window.
But as NC is an Italian banker I guess you never know.
That was David gold. West hams co-owner. Pay him no attention, he hasn't got a clue.
Wouldn't have thought so.
We have got rid of a lot of players so should be fine
Our wage structure is very good considering the talent we have signed.
With the obscene money we get from TV etc, we have plenty to blow on transfers over the 3 year period that's calculated for fair play rules.
Plus, expect in 3 years when everyone is being evaluated, that there will be a lot of big players going for decent money moves to balance the books. If saints did get anywhere near a punishable total, we only have to sell 1 of our many sought after stars and that's that.
19 Aug 2013 10:48:29
Osvaldo has been confirmed number 11 look on the website southampton fc transfer changes go on squads and scroll down to osvaldo
Number 17 actually mucker
Whey! who looks silly now 11 no 17
19 Aug 2013 10:42:31
What an exciting time to be a Saints fan, this takes me back to when we signed Keegan, Shilton, Ball, Armstrong etc and we finished 2nd in the league. Dare we dream our time has come again. ( Happy days are hear again the sky is. ).
Saint Steve
Steve, and what fantastic months they were too. Danny tearing people up for fun on the flanks, Moran scoring for fun, Williams bossing midfield and an ageing Ball trying to keep up!
19 Aug 2013 10:30:31
Osvaldo will just get number 11 we left that number spare for a striker so that's what he will be
Seventeen my friend
19 Aug 2013 07:40:02
I am also very interested in seeing how Gaston does this season. In my opinion, he didn't have a great season last season. But it was his first in the BPL and he had a few injuries. I'm hoping this season that he steps up and shows us all why we paid that kind of money for him. He has bags of potential and I hope he can show more class this season. How does everyone else feel about Gaston?
Same thoughts as u. Definitely haven't seen the best of him. Formation is ideal for his style but Lallana seems to be chosen in that role on right with Rodriguez taking the left. I'd like to see him just off Lamberts shoulder in the central 'Beardsley' role instead of cutting in from right.
He showed glimpses of how class he was last season but only glimpses, he needs to be more consistent and he'll be fine
19 Aug 2013 07:35:58
Does anyone know much about Osvaldo? I have seen a few goals from him, but that's it. Does everyone think that he will be worth the price tag and grab us plenty of goals? And also to fit into the squad no problems? I heard that he has had problems in the past with his attitude.
Hes a very good finisher and I think he will fit in to the squad well as he played under pochettino at espanyol and that's when he started his great goalscoring record
19 Aug 2013 06:43:07
Its now clear our targets have been met now. don't expect anymore transfers unless they are better than what we got. I can see Fox going to Bolton and the possibility of a loan signing as cover at the back. But with the signing of wanyamma we also have Cork who can cover at right back moving Clyne to Left back if needed. Expect "Lethal Weopan" Osvaldo to take the no17 shirt. Well done mopo and nc great summer business p. s Guly for Barca?? Oooops Guly for.?£8m?
18 Aug 2013 23:38:39
Now we have 3 class signings in Lovren, Wanyama and Obsvaldo, we have new full back cover in Chambers (who did very well vs WBA) what else do we think we need? A winger/AM and maybe a CB? I think we have already got the quality to maybe squeeze into the top 8! I doubt we'll sign many more players now though, maybe 1 if we're lucky!
I think we're where we need to be. No more signings needed. We have 3 Centre backs who are Premiership standard, one of which is European standard (Lovren). We have top notch young full backs, great rotation options and players right the way across the midfield and wings and some great strikers. Also Boruc isn't half bad in goal.
I think if we make another signing, it will be a free.
Think that'll be it for this window. Any more 1st team players has potential to take away from from the way they're used to playing. Poss add CD and left wing in Jan perhaps?
18 Aug 2013 22:33:09
Okay guys, I anticipate that's our transfer business done this window. What do you reckon will be our regular line up not taking into account fitness and injuries? I see it as this;
Boruc
Clyne - Lovren - Yoshida - Shaw
Schneiderlin - Wanyama
Ramirez - Osvaldo - Rodriguez
Lambert
Subs: Fonte, Chambers, Isgrove, Lallana, Cork, Ward-Prowse, Mayuka.
Spooky that is exactly what I have posted. We are probably wrong though when it comes to the official team sheet. Think he might include JWP a bit more, quality player.
Think Steve Davis could be someone to bring on after 65 to 70 mins, very creative and reads the game well.
I think until lallana and gaston get up to speed we will play jwp. I think he is going to turn in to a really player
smugsaint
It's all about rotation, rotation, rotation. We will not have a very consistent first 11 this season and that is because their isn't a clear best team which is brilliant as it will cause players to work hard to keep their place.
You forgetting chambers I feel left back is his at the moment. he's made no mistakes since he's played
I think that MP will have SRL more as an offensive midfielder rather than osvaldo. Rickie's got a great vision and good passing, and Osvaldo seems to have loads of pace to do runs that rickie doesn't do!
Boruc
Clyne Lovren Yoshida Shaw
Cork Wanyama Schniderlin
J-Rod Lambert Osvaldo
Subs: Gazza Fonte Lallana Ramirez Davis JWP Chambers
think that's what MOPO will pick
I think that Lallana would edge it and be picked instead of Rodriguez, bit more service to lambo and osvaldo
Interesting team selections, and I would be happy with either. We are now in a much better place with strength in depth in nearly all positions. Funny enough, I got slated by some fans when I said I didn't think Punch was up to the task this year. Notice he hasn't made it even one the bench on your team sheets. (plus one is a little ambitious without a goalie lol). Can't wait now until next weekend to see what team Poch puts out. great times!
I think Lallana looked pretty good vs WBA, may I also remind you of Puncheon. not, I'd say:
Boruc
Clyne Lovren Fonte Shaw
Wanyama Schniderlin
Lallana Lambert Osvaldo
Subs: Davies Chambers Yoshida Puncheon Cork JWP Jay-Rod
It's hard we have such a good squad now! And with Steven Davies, Isgrove, Mayuka and more who have often been in the team it's very hard to pick a team at the mo, look how good osvaldo's finishing is though! He really is class!
What about punch?