Southampton Rumours Archive July 14 2012

14 Jul 2012 21:54:34
Steven davis got clearence to play for saints.. but i was disapointed he didnt play in any of our games today against anderlecht or arsenal.. glad to see jay rod score against the gunners - chris

Steve Davis still injured from Rangers days, N/A said so.

He's carrying a slight injury, thats why he didnt play

Adkins confirmed in his interview mid week that Davis was carrying a little injury so wouldn't be playing at the MLC

Adkins said he had a small knock
RedRyan

Nigel didnt risk him because hes got a slight injury nothing serious tho.

Trev.

14 Jul 2012 01:15:28
Breaking news Saints sign Clyne from Palace 1.5m Daily Star 0010 redbaron

Won't be £1.5m, will be more like £2.5m because Palace want £3m.

JJ

That will shut up all those west ham fans who thought that he was going to them lol

Just read that myself app 4 year deal palace paid 1.5million comp

Must be true its in the SUN

4 year deal.

Just read it online too. 1.5 mil four year deal. Awesome.

Jannersaint

Ah nice. Lets hope it's true!

I will believe it when I see it on the OS website till then just rumour

This is great it means we r trying to keep him for the future

If he has signed then it will probably be announced at the ML memorial today.

Doug

Also says the same thing in the sun

WH7

Don't think he will be playing today unfortunately. There's no guarantee that he has actually signed for us yet!

Lenny

He hasnt signed yet. still a palace player atm - chris

Thoughts on sighning Kolo Toure as he's looking to jump ship? Not sure about his wage demands though? Experienced international premiership centre back, just what we need! The new Jahdi! bad_welshman, saints fan

NA has three decisions for CB, Seasoned (30's). Prime (28ish) or Young(23-18). I like the Kolo Toure idea, 31 is as wise and experienced as you can get, a pro like Kolo if he is still fit can add valuable expierience to this young team. Give guidance to our premier untested CB's and be a team player from the bench if needed. I would put Ledley King in that hat too! two of the most highly rated CB in the prem at the twilight of their careers. It will give the younger players hope knowing that they will be needed to step up in a season or two! A quality player in his prime and within our budget would be the Beast "Samba", he has proven he could handle the prem. Would unsettle the current 2 center backs JF & JH as one would become a bench warmer. Or we go down the best young talent road he has been marching down. What about Michael Mancienne (24), English, talented, quick and would be a good fit.

Just seen Clyne at the ground, in his saints tracksuit signing autographs

Clyne was in the car park signing autographs in his saints tracksuit before the tornument started

You've just seen him at the ground, why hasnt it be made official then !
I wont believe it until its on the OS

Yeah I sore him too along with a purple unicorn and Santa

Saints won't put Clyne signing up on their official website until the tribunal has made its decision. bad_welshman

Bad_welshman

There is no tribunal. It's standard purchase of a player.

JJ

JJ Clyne is not signing a new deal, So saints wont be paying crystal palace what they want, Compensastion of maximum deal of 1.5k

SaintNick

SaintNick

The deal hasn't gone to tribunal though. Tribunal is the last step if a fee can not be mutually agreed between the two clubs. Saints and Palace agreed a few, hence there is no need to go to tribunal, in that sense it is like a standard purchase of a player.. i.e. we exchange funds for the contract of a player with no need to get a 3rd party tribunal involved.