Transfer Rumours The Summer “Have We Signed Anyone Yet?” Thread

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I'm wary of criticising Forster as there may be underlying issues which may have stopped him playing for anyone. Employers do have responsibilities to employees.

I like McCarthy and he is a great GK to have as back up at our level, but he probably deserves to go where he will get regular games. Be interesting to see if any incoming keeper serves as a back up to Gunn or a replacement. We must remember Gunn is young for a keeper...I think he is/will be a very good keeper.
 
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fran-MLs little camera said:
I'm getting cynical about Saints and transfer windows....rarely exciting and always incredibly sloooooooow.
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I have to live in hope of exciting developments, because otherwise I could quite easily stop being interested in football. I've had most of my love for the game sucked out of me already - Saints are the last bastion of interest in the sport and I still delude myself that any of it really matters in the big scheme of things
 
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BIG FAT RALPH

WAS LEFT ON THE SHELF

HUGHES WAS SHOWN THE DOOR

THE SHELF FOR RALPH NO MORE

That's all i got, some one else can finish it.
 
Both leaving Southampton on loan to Celta Vigo this season to find some more game time, Wesley Hoedt and Sofiane Boufal will be returning to St Mary’s in different circumstances.

The Dutch defender impressed early on in his spell, fell out of favour towards the end of the campaign, making just two appearances in the last eight games ever since Fran Escriba took over in early March.

AS are the ones reporting the news of the pair’s return to Southampton, where Hoedt is unlikely to receive a warm welcome from Ralph Hassenüttl, who didn’t find a spot for him in his team.

Boufal, on the other hand, is expected to be a part of the Austrian’s team in preseason, according to El Desmarque, having been sent to Celta Vigo by Mark Hughes prior to the former RB Leipzig manager’s arrival.

Hoedt only managed 10 appearances over the course of the second half of the season, a stark contrast to Boufal, who featured 35 times in La Liga, scoring three goals and assisting teammates four times.

The Morocco international was also the player who attempted and completed the most dribbles in Spain’s first division during the 2018-19 campaign.
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http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-pair-set-return-st-marys-two-different-welcomes-expected/
 
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I read somewhere that Messi topped all stat charts in La Liga apart ffrom ok successful dribbles or something, where he was behind Boufal.

Now stats can be ****, so I take it with a pinch of salt, however....


I still want us to be able to sing “So so Sofiane, so So Sofiane, you’ve got me rocking and a rolling Sofiane”
 
What makes Boufal unique among our loanees is that you can not only see that he has the talent to be a really good player, but you can kinda see the pathway. I don't think the same can be said about a Hoedt, a Carrillo, a Clasie, or a Cedric, though there's a huge difference between seeing that path and following it. If he can be focused on what he does well -- beating people, ideally within a couple seconds rather than after a prolonged staredown -- and played far enough up the field that he doesn't feel obliged to try to go through a whole defense, you can make a player out of him.

It's entirely possible that his bad habits are too ingrained to be cut out. But it's worth a try, because whereas the others are some refinement away from being functional, Boufal's some refinement away from being a real player. Zaha's an example there...he had no end product until he started getting himself to places on the field where he didn't need to beat seven guys in order to have an end product.
 
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fatletiss said:
I read somewhere that Messi topped all stat charts in La Liga apart ffrom ok successful dribbles or something, where he was behind Boufal.

Now stats can be ****, so I take it with a pinch of salt, however....


I still want us to be able to sing “So so Sofiane, so So Sofiane, you’ve got me rocking and a rolling Sofiane”
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I want to see Sofiane Boufal back at Southampton. Then again, we have Carillo under contract, and so we might as well give him a proper shot under Ralph too. Incidentally, here is some of what Sofiane has been doing whille he's been away:
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That first goal you see him score is absolutely gorgeous.
I'll see if I can find a Carillo recent compilation.
 
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TheSecondStain said:
I want to see Sofiane Boufal back at Southampton. Then again, we have Carillo under contract, and so we might as well give him a proper shot under Ralph too. Incidentally, here is some of what Sofiane has been doing whille he's been away:
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That first goal you see him score is absolutely gorgeous.
I'll see if I can find a Carillo recent compilation.
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His close control is exquisite let’s be honest. I hope Ralph can work his magic.
 
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Wonder how Boufal feels about it...will he welcome a chance to prove himself under a (hopefully) more suitable manager or will he decide he'd rather look elsewhere. I know in theory he has no choice as he is under contract, but in reality his attitude is important...if not committed, better to find out sooner and move on.
 
I hope he has the same attitude as Redmond when looking to turn over a new leaf. Ralph seems like the type of manager that can help him live up to his talent if he is committed to improving. It would also require his team mates to give him a fresh start. I remember talk of divisions and fallings out with Boufal and others that are still here, so that’s an important barrier to get past. I hope it works out, but won’t be surprised if it doesn’t. As Fran says, be interesting to know Boufals mindset. It all starts with him. If he’s not up for it here, Ralph won’t keep him around long.
 
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Sofiane Boufal's close control, dribbling and ability with both feet can be frightening. If he has the right attitude, Ralph is the sort of guy who can get the best out of him.

I can't help but think a high intensity, fast pressing and quick counter-attack set-up would be absolutely perfect for him, where he's the out ball up with a striker, not sitting too deep in the midfield.

He just needs to work on releasing the ball faster. A lot faster.

A lot of people seem to mistakenly support the misconception that he's lazy. I tend to think he is just a bit petulant and he definitely needs to learn to release the ball sooner. Would definitely be willing to give him another go in the new system for next season.
 
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