Transfer Deadline Day Discussion

[StJabbo1]

It was always my dream.

With the occasional European qualification to add spice to the away days thread.

 

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Would’ve wanted out after a season of being harassed on Not606

I have a policy of never googling my name. Who wants to know that stuff?

 

[SaintElliot]

We were at our most successful period in the PL when we had the clout to bring in some of the best young players in Europe, even ahead of "bigger" clubs sometimes. We were able to do that because we showed a clear path of "play here 1-2 seasons, get a good fee for us and move on". And then we could recruit the next up and comer.

The moment you start blocking moves for players is when that method falls apart, and young talent won't want to join. Brighton are doing what we did, but at a slightly higher clip. It's the best method of being able to compete at the right end of the PL table.

 

[Libby]

Would’ve wanted out after a season of being harassed on Not606

I've still not forgiven him for losing 3-1 at Bristol City tbh.

 

[Saintmagic]

I've still not forgiven him for losing 3-1 at Bristol City tbh.

Only game I attended that season

 

[thereisonlyoneno7]

What’s the alternative though? Ultimately we signed players like VVD, Mane, Wanyama etc on the back of those promises. Would we have got them if we had been firm with our “not selling” stance?

Around that same time I remember West Brom telling everyone to **** if when Berahino was a hot commodity and there were pundits saying it will hinder them in the long run because players will see how hard it is to get a move away if they do well and not want to sign for them because of it. Even back then (and likely more so now) there are no “hidden gem” players, every PL side will know about virtually every player around so you need something to attract a player to you over the others.

Ultimately nobodies dream is to play for Saints if they have the truly big clubs interested in them. We just have to try and become a solid mid table PL side again so the list of clubs who players will want to leave to is shorter than it is now.

It was always my dream to play for Pompey. In goal. I am so **** it would have been excellent.

 

[metalmonkey80]

I never aspired to play in any capacity once I realised my feet weren't connected to my brain in any way shape or form that could produce anything resembling football skills.

 

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I never aspired to play in any capacity once I realised my feet weren't connected to my brain in any way shape or form that could produce anything resembling football skills.

I reckon I would have been okay if I had had a famous football dad and got to hang around with pros all day! But my dad is a books and weed guy

 

[Schrodinger's Cat]

Haven't we already got a transfer thread? Bit superfluous isn't it?

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

Haven't we already got a transfer thread? Bit superfluous isn't it?

Excuse me, that's the Schrodinger's Physio thread.

 

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Haven't we already got a transfer thread? Bit superfluous isn't it?

It’s a poll. I just wanted to gauge what consensus was for a good window so that if we do / not achieve it then we take the high ground in later arguments

 

[Schrodinger's Cat]

It’s a poll. I just wanted to gauge what consensus was for a good window so that if we do / not achieve it then we take the high ground in later arguments

Fair. I'd better read it then

 

[oldstocktonsaint]

Wrong thread.

 

[sotonsaint]

Wrong thread.

Whats the right thread? Deadline day there , transfer rumours here? It's chaos tom, need to get grip of it son!

 

[Schrodinger's Cat]

Anarchy on the board. I don't know which threads to read!

 

[sotonsaint]

Anarchy on the board. I don't know which threads to read!

It's stressing me out mate...

I have some gospel ITK , but which thread to post it on, mind boggles at times.

 

[Schrodinger's Cat]

We need wingbacks if Still still plays 5 at the back. We need an attacking mid or two if we lose Fernandes and I think we need a striker.

Can't see that happening.

I haven't got any rumours

 

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It's stressing me out mate...

I have some gospel ITK , but which thread to post it on, mind boggles at times.

I have some Gospel in the know, according to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

 

[TheRealSaints]

What’s the alternative though? Ultimately we signed players like VVD, Mane, Wanyama etc on the back of those promises. Would we have got them if we had been firm with our “not selling” stance?

Around that same time I remember West Brom telling everyone to **** off when Berahino was a hot commodity and there were pundits saying it will hinder them in the long run because players will see how hard it is to get a move away if they do well and not want to sign for them because of it. Even back then (and likely more so now) there are no “hidden gem” players, every PL side will know about virtually every player around so you need something to attract a player to you over the others.

Ultimately nobodies dream is to play for Saints if they have the truly big clubs interested in them. We just have to try and become a solid mid table PL side again so the list of clubs who players will want to leave to is shorter than it is now.

You’re right of course but it’s incredibly frustrating. We have been that team before but since then priorities seem to have changed and recruitment has been poor (understatement of the year!). Not helped by player attitudes of course but I know it’s not just us but other clubs seem to be much better at handling it than us.

 

[Lemons and Oranges]

We need wingbacks if Still still plays 5 at the back. We need an attacking mid or two if we lose Fernandes and I think we need a striker.

Can't see that happening.

I haven't got any rumours

My wife has got the Fleetwood Mac LP, if that helps...