Southampton Rumours Archive August 11 2012

11 Aug 2012 22:59:50
Does anyone know anymore about this ilegal aproach we made for matt phillips ? holloways reported us for the FA and NA has said hes done everything right.. as far as im concerned, both holloway and adkins are both honest men and dont lie. but something isnt quite right- chris

The same honest holloway that said he lived Plymouth then went to Leicester the following week!?

Jannersaint

Just to say it is an unconfirmed club. The mail just jumped at the chance to blame Southampton. They had to pin it to someone to sound like they know what they are on about. I just think if they've guessed wrong they should be fined for false giving of information.

For all his slapstick antics that fool almost everyone, Holloway is a whingy little git. Anyone remember the FA cup clash when we were in L1? We changed 10 players, they changed 9, and he uses the excuse of changing players as the reason for losing, not even complementing Saints on what was a dominant performance from two tiers below. They are always "little old Blackpool vs the big spenders" - you got promoted, stop whinging!!

Bottom line is he has found something to whinge about to the press and probably will for years to come.

Rant over.

Before you start to slag off are manager up in Blackpool people think it could be Aston Villa/West Ham or Southampton we haven't pinned the blame on you just yet

Please note an ALLEGATION has been made re an illegal approach to a player. The press has said it is by Southampton, which is either a guess or something leaked by Blackpool.

So why are we assuming it is true, and why are we assuming it is Saints?

Suggest we wait and let the legal boys sort it, and then move on. Yes, if it is a malicious, false story I suspect NC will make certain that the offenders pay the price.

Saint Martin

I am the poster above who doesn't like Holloway very much..

Not at one point did I say it was Saints who made the illegal bid.

Even if it is not Saints that have "illegally approached", does it stop Holloway from whinging? No.

In Adkins interview on SFC he acknowledged the complaint was against us, but said we'd approached everyone at Blackpool thru proper channels .
Including that chump .
This is just below the belt tactics to start a bidding war for Phillips

Huey

Blackpool have accused Southampton although it sounds more like it was the agent going behind people's backs rather than the club.

Unfortunate Matt Phillips is now cup tied for capital one cup, as Blackpool lost to morecambe. Bet that starts the "concentrate on the league" talk, even before the season has started.

11 Aug 2012 15:56:55
Chris HUMPHREY Speedy winger from the SPL, linked to Saints yet again, He would make good business sence. Worth a punt and much better than Puncheon.

Since the season finished, Puncehon hasn't put a foot wrong. Has been by far one of our best players in pre-season. He seems to have lost his attitude, and was honest about his time at Saints in his interviews, which were both respectable. He said that he's had an up and down time, and is trying his best to impress for this season, and I believe him! He's a decent player given half a chance.
Sam R

Better than Puncheon, are you joking?
He's played in League Two and the SPL.
Puncheon has played in the BPL. Much better option!

Puncheon will go missing in games as soon as we start playing BPL. Saints need to pay big money for centre half

He was suspended earlier this year from international duty when himself and marlon king went AWOL from the jamacia team during training , is that the sort of player we need ? - chris

Agree with the cb part but puncheon a good player giving the chance

Are you some sort of donkey, who has homework to do? Puncheon was born in Croydon... He's never had an international cap or call up in his life, and certainly not for Jamaica. Unless there's a 'croydon' in Jamaica and I'm extremely mistaken. Please try and refrain from trying to stir s*** in the future.
Sam R {Ed001's Note - wow, you really aren't doing yourself any favours there are you? Humphrey is the player referred to, perhaps you should calm down a bit and take the time to understand what you are reading?}

BPL? you two have been watching to much Olympics!

Punch will be a revelation at Saints this year. It may be a marriage of convince but it will definitely work, and yes he looks good along with Clyne.

Chris HUMPHREY has now got Champions League experience, International experience (orbeit short lived) He offers the pace required at the highest level, and given the high level of training at EPL clubs, would be very cheap, and worth a punt.

11 Aug 2012 11:47:45
Wolves winger Matt Jarvis hands transfer request - move to saints is very much on

Hope so! Do u know the latest? New bid?

Mini-saint

Initial offer is expected to be rejected - but we will return with a better offer - most likely to be player plus cash deal

Would have to be over 9 mill because not only have wolves knocked back a 9 mill bid from hammers they also have to pay 15% to gillingham

The bod wasnt 9million up front it would be about 4million player, 1-2 agent,1.4 gillingham, 2-3 addons

Jarvis will not be joining Saints. He is scheduled to have a medical at West Ham on Tuesday with official confirmation on Wednesday.

10 Aug 2012 22:53:07
Southampton have been reported to the Premier League, Football League and FA after reportedly attempting to 'tap up' Blackpool winger Matt Phillips

Source: Daily Mail

Proberly still upset that we sung premier league your having a laugh. that was funny

Daily mail is not a very strong source. They make up about 75% of their story's and 80% of their statistics.

If it is true... why are we shopping for yet more unproven premier league players?! could be dangerous, could be not

That's not how Southampton do business so it's absolute poppycock!

Still leaves a 25% chance it's correct - not bad odd's

Would be a good signing though

Cant see Matt Phillips joining Southampton . He has established Prem teams chasing after him and would command a £3m - £4m offer so wont be sold cheap. {Ed001's Note - more like 10-12m, they have to pay a huge chunk of anything they receive to Wycombe, so the fee will be higher or it is not worth them selling.}

67% of people know this

Holloway lost his sense of humour that day,w....r

More like 10-12 mil you having a laugh 4 mill at most a hugh chunk to wycombe will be 2 mill sorrt your life out