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CONFIRMED: Saints sign Mislav Oršić

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by tomw24, Jan 3, 2023.

  1. tomw24

    tomw24 Well-Known Member
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    The first Saint.......! thread of the window.

     
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  3. Osvaldorama

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    In before the inevitable “fee was agreed, but couldn’t agree terms with the player and now he’s gone to Leeds/West Ham/Palace”
     
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    Good to see us going for more experienced players. Myself, and many others on this forum, did call for this in the summer and its a shame waiting until now has cost us.

    Not that the young players we brought in have been crap or won't succeed. But it is bizarre that we brought in players for the future but not yet good enough, instead of players that would be ready to help us stay up, such as Orsic.

    Better late than never though - good start to the window if we get this done.
     
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    I remember him scoring a strikingly bizarre long-rang goal (with aid of a deflection) against the spammers.
     
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    Definitely need goals from other areas of the pitch so if we can actually get a winger that has a goal threat that would be amazing.
     
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  8. tomw24

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    Scored a stunning hat-trick v Spurs to erase a 2 goal first leg deficit and send the Spuds crashing out of the EL.
     
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    But what’s he like influence wise in the dressing room?……….should Theo be worried?
     
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    He'll take some of the off Theo so he can concentrate on the game.
     
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    Need a midfielder that can break lines and get into the box ala Gallagher
     
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  12. tomw24

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    That would be Alcaraz if we get him.
     
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    Huge question if he comes… does he take the 99 shirt?
     
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    Would be a great addition, let's get it over the line ASAP please Saints.
     
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    Shades of Dušan Tadić ?
    Reading today’s reports he is not interested in joining Saints because we have an untried head coach at this level. Speaks volumes for me about the attraction of a quality coach attracting quality players.
     
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  16. Che’s Godlike Thighs

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    Where did you read that?
     
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  17. tomw24

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    Link? I haven't seen any evidence of that.
     
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    Absolutely, if true. Under Koeman we were able to sign Mané, Van Dijk, Tadic, Pellè, Alderweireld to name a few…
     
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