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Walcott anyone?

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by AshbySaint, Oct 6, 2017.

  1. Missing Lambo

    Missing Lambo Well-Known Member

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    There is one tiny little stumbling block. The guy supports Liverpool........
     
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  2. Archers Road

    Archers Road Urban Spaceman

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    He would walk straight into our team imo, so in that sense yes, he is better than out current attacking options - with the exception of Gabbiadini, who can't seem to get a start at the moment.

    As for wage expectations etc, I agree that could be an issue, but I'll let the club worry about this. It's all hypothetical at the moment, and there is no hypothesis by which he wouldn't be an asset on the pitch.

    Marinating my arse as we speak.
     
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  3. tomw24

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    Complete no brainer if we can get him on reasonable wages.
     
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  4. SouthamptonFCroatia

    SouthamptonFCroatia Well-Known Member

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    He's a better player than people give him credit for. The thing I like the most about him that he's always making runs behind the back line, and we lack players that do that. If we have a chance of getting him, we should go for it.
     
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  5. San Tejón

    San Tejón Well-Known Member

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    I think he would be the perfect foil for Gabbiadini.
    Not only is he quick and can score goals, he has been playing in a team that plays an intricate passing game.
    He could be the player we need who will not only see Gabbiadini’s runs but have the ability to get the ball to him.
     
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  6. Beddy

    Beddy Plays the percentage

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    Hmmmmm suspect we might lose VVD in an exchange if we did go for him..........??
     
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  7. SaintsForTheWin

    SaintsForTheWin Any holes a goal

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    £50mil plus Walcott, I would see that as some good business.
     
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  8. Channonfodder

    Channonfodder Rebel without a clue.....

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    This sounds like the Oxo rumours last time. Player needs a move, *journalist looks for easy link to other club* and bingo.
    In reality , would any of us really take a significant cut in salary when there a more profitable options?. Can't see it.
    The only time these things come off is when a player is past his best and can fit on the bench, like Rooney. Far too much football left in Theo.
    wrt the arse eating, you do realise that it would have to be removed first? Messy business, best retract that offer just in case.
     
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  9. Velcro Roy

    Velcro Roy Well-Known Member

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    Well not sure that's an arse we'd miss anymore!
     
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  10. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    A friend that used to play at the club and still has contacts in the club.
     
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  11. Beddy

    Beddy Plays the percentage

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    Do you mean VVD's or Archers......<laugh>
     
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  12. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    When I'm talking to myself, of course :)
     
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  13. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    Ah then that's the tipping point for me.
     
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  14. st_brendy

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    £30m plus Walcott and Giroud.

    (For me that would be good for footballing reasons. But for some, that would be good enough just to stop Ron taking Giroud to Everton)
     
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  15. Saints_Alive

    Saints_Alive Well-Known Member

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    In a dangleberry sauce?...:emoticon-0125-mmm:
     
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  16. VVD

    VVD Well-Known Member

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    Walcott can play right wing which would be handy as we don't have a right winger.

    Some pace on the counter which we just don't have either.
     
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  17. Saints_Alive

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    I'd snap their hands off for that deal.....
     
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  18. Archers Road

    Archers Road Urban Spaceman

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    <yikes>.
     
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  19. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Not who you’re thinking!
     
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  20. Missing Lambo

    Missing Lambo Well-Known Member

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    The thought of using the Dutch Sulk to our advantage has real appeal. Personally, I can't see this arse eating happening.
     
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