Think you're allowed 5. We currently have 4 (Downes, THB, Holgate, Fraser). If Holgate leaves, that gives us two loan slots. We have Charles as a back-up 4th choice CB, but I'd be pretty nervous if he actually had to play a run of games. What we could do, is sign Fraser permanently, and that would free up another loan slot.
I can’t see why he’d join permanently as it would seemingly require a 50% wage cut. Unless it comes down to length of deal as Newcastle probably won’t be offering him a new one
Holgates started twice? and that’s with Stephens out injured for most of the season so far. I don’t think we need another centre back, but if there is a left back who can do a job at centre back then that would do nicely.
No thanks. This is a new era, he gave a good season and wanted out, no problem with that, but this is a fast developing younger team, most of whom seem to keep fit.
Haven’t heard much about our own loanees, apart from Tall Paul. Are any of them likely to appear in a Saints shirt in the near future?
Schad very kindly provided a good update only the other day on the thread below: Scummer's Afar - Loan Watch Thread | Page 3 | Not606
Thanks. I was just wondering if any of the reluctant Saints might make a reappearance and start stirring again. Mentioning no central defenders. I can’t remember who we sold and who we lent out. Just shows they are soon yesterdays men.
Apparently Sergio Ramos has been up at David Lloyd’s in West End today. Anyone think we are getting a new defender (more over why would he go to a random gym in West End?)
Great centre back partnership, both quality players. Always liked Pepe as well but Ramos edges it for me