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Del Piero

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by lamby, Sep 3, 2012.

  1. ollysaints1

    ollysaints1 Well-Known Member

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    Big yes from me, might be old but he dosen't need his pace any more.
     
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  2. lamby

    lamby Needs a cold shower

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    Spot on saintern!
     
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  3. SFCJordi

    SFCJordi Active Member

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    He did okay for Juve's title winning team last year, he'd probably be cover for every attacking position and the position at the tip of the midfield 3, could easily play a Paul Scholes-esque role.
     
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  4. Dan

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    Yeah, okay, he wasn't good for them. It's different to Paul Scholes, who is still incredibly good (seriously, it was ridiculous yesterday seeing how amazing he is) but of course I'd still have Del Piero.
     
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  5. Itchen North Matt

    Itchen North Matt Active Member

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    Players with his talent don't need pace!
     
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  6. pass the football

    pass the football Well-Known Member

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    He's going to Sydney. Frankly, I don't think he'd be interested in being a coach at Southampton when he could do pretty much anything else he wanted to. Including continue playing somewhere he will be a star and where the weather is nicer.
     
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  7. saintern

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    exactly !!! Pirlo didnt have much pace either in the Euros and we still coudnt get near him......
     
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  8. gomarchingin

    gomarchingin New Member

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    For me it's where would he play ?!
    How much would he be on ?
    Pay per game is ok I suppose or a large win bonus , but a 2/3 contact on a large sum ? No way .
     
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  9. saintern

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    He could be our Peter Reid...... remember when he joined on short term deal years ago LOL.
     
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  10. Mr.Gaston Ramirez

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    And he is superb at free kicks.
     
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  11. Dan

    Dan Well-Known Member

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    That's very true, could help Ramirez develop set pieces surely
     
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  12. Mr.Gaston Ramirez

    Mr.Gaston Ramirez New Member

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    And Lambert ;).
     
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  13. frankimus

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    He would play exactly like scholes yesterday. Scholes doesn't have any pace and in his late 30s but still plays effectively for one of the best teams in the world. He came on and immediately changed the game. Would you turn scholes down on a free?? They are pretty similar players.

    I'd take him in a heartbeat for reasonable wages.
     
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  14. SFCJordi

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    Rickie could do with all the help he can get.
     
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  15. lamby

    lamby Needs a cold shower

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    Don't be greedy guys, give Liverpool a chance won't ya!
     
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  17. saintlyhero

    saintlyhero Well-Known Member

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    Pretty confident it won't happen, but I would be thrilled if a player of this magnitude came to the club.

    For older fans who can remember Alan Ball, Frank Worthington and Jimmy Case in Southampton sides of the past. They'll know just how effective a player can be without the infamous pace or headless chicken work rate.
    Scholes is still sensational and Giggs can play in a more advanced role.

    Del Piero would bring experience not just to the players but to NA and coaching staff, who won't have the same level of knowledge of playing at the top of the game for nearly 20 years.
     
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  18. Rich

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    The Daily Echo (I know) said about £800,000 a year so £15,000 a week. I think the issue is that people can't see beyond the pitch. Do we need a player in his position right now? Probably not but that doesn't mean he wouldn't bring anything to the table - we are talking about one of the most talented, decorated footballers of our generation here, what he could bring to the training ground, the buzz it would create around the club (Spurs fan mentioned when Davids signed for them as an example), a mentor for the younger players, potential increased revenue through increased exposure to the global market (isn't he still the face of Adidas?) and if he did come on at 65 minutes for dozen games this season then his free-kicks could lead to goals.

    I honestly hope this comes off.
     
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  19. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    He's just approaching 38, however Italian footballers are notorious for the way they are developed physically to play longer, a la the famous Milan fitness centre.
     
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  20. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    If Cortese and Nigel (?) want him, why not? Still can't see it happening though.
     
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