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If it's £6.4m, I'm cool with it. I have a fair few reservations but think Koeman deserves a bit of trust and hey, I'm happy to have Ronald here too.

More though and I might be a little concerned, given the guy's age and track record.

At the end of the day though, we all want him to succeed with Saints and what goes before is by and large, irrelevant.

Yep that's what I basically said as well. That's just see what he does for us before saying he is ****.
 
Err, then, fantastic? Of course I hope he's good, why are you making it seem like I don't?!

I was on about you have built him up to be **** the way you have been going on about him. As I have just said I am willing to see what he does for us before moaning.
 
Why do people have an issue with Pelle? I know he plays in holland and that is the only place that he's been any good, but it's a good record and maybe Ronald can get the best from hin

arguably because he's only scored goals for two years of his career, predominantly against weaker teams, and in a team that played to his strengths.

tbh i'd not be delighted for us to spend big on him but considering the tricky squad situation we're facing, i don't think it's a bad idea for Koeman to start with some familiar players and a familiar style of play to give him a chance of hitting the ground running.
 
Yep that's what I basically said as well. That's just see what he does for us before saying he is ****.

Hopefully he's not the next scapegoat. I actually think he can be okay for us. I still think we need to sign a main striker but at the end of the day if he pulls on a Saints shirt he's going to get my support.
 
We've had this discussion a thousand times. I'll save us all the hassle and get it over with.

"He isn't very talented and only really scores based on awful defending"
"scores a lot though doesn't he?"
"so did afonso alves and Jozy altidore"
"didn't people say the same things about Lambert?"
"no, his general play is much better and Bristol Rovers fans were unhappy to see him go"
"stop being so negative I'll trust our manager"
"okay"


I remember when we signed J Rod people said that he wouldn't cut it in the prem.
I for one am happy with how that one turned out.
 
I was on about you have built him up to be **** the way you have been going on about him. As I have just said I am willing to see what he does for us before moaning.
I expect him to be ****, but of course I don't want him to be. That's why I'd be likely to moan about it. Honestly, would you rather all of us who don't rate him just pretend we think he's the ****? Or should we all end every single post with "that said it's not impossible he'll succeed and I hope he does well" just to appease people who can't work out it goes without saying?
 
Err, then, fantastic? Of course I hope he's good, why are you making it seem like I don't?!

Nobody likes to be wrong. Every time I see someone claim " I will be happy to be proved wrong", I'm thinking:

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That's just say if or when he signs for us we all hope he proves people wrong.
 
I'd still love the guy if he only scored two goals. Provided they're the winners at Anfield and White Hart Lane of course. All on the volley. From 25 yards. Top corner. Then goes and shushes Brendan Rodgers and Paunchy-tino.
 
Lets be fair guys, Dan said he was worried about Dejan and when he was proved wrong he hardly acted upset did he?

He'll want Pellè to succeed too, but it's a pretty naff forum if you can't express concerns about a signing or say you think the club are making a mistake.
 
Nobody likes to be wrong. Every time I see someone claim " I will be happy to be proved wrong", I'm thinking:

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Maybe that says something about you. I care much more about us having a good striker than I do about being wrong in front of a bunch of strangers on the internet.
 
I expect him to be ****, but of course I don't want him to be. That's why I'd be likely to moan about it. Honestly, would you rather all of us who don't rate him just pretend we think he's the ****? Or should we all end every single post with "that said it's not impossible he'll succeed and I hope he does well" just to appease people who can't work out it goes without saying?

I don't mind what you think as it is your opinion. But my opinion is I will wait and see. <ok>
 
Why are people being odd about Dan worrying that Pelle isn't quite good enough. Perhaps you should also direct that to Jan-Aage Fjortoft who raised the same concerns? Blimey, the day people aren't allowed an opinion is the day Lord Twatbeard learns good PR.
 
Well said I think DTLW. I can see both sides with this transfer. The fee and his ability are debatable, and the question is will he cope with the Premier league. Koeman knows him well, so I guess he sees something in him, and has convinced Les and co. about that. As others have said, lets wait and see. He may not even sign, who knows.
 
I don't mind what you think as it is your opinion. But my opinion is I will wait and see.
So will I! I'm not writing him off, just explaining why I don't like the signing very much. I'm not going to boo him onto the pitch.
 
Well said I think DTLW. I can see both sides with this transfer. The fee and his ability are debatable, and the question is will he cope with the Premier league. Koeman knows him well, so I guess he sees something in him, and has convinced Les and co. about that. As others have said, lets wait and see. He may not even sign, who knows.

I'd say a fee of 6 million is hardly debatable. He'll give us a good option if we want to change our style to chase the win and I don't think he'll be our #1 striker, so I think 6 million is okay seeing as it improves the squad depth.
 
Why are people being odd about Dan worrying that Pelle isn't quite good enough. Perhaps you should also direct that to Jan-Aage Fjortoft who raised the same concerns? Blimey, the day people aren't allowed an opinion is the day Lord Twatbeard learns good PR.

People can choose to agree with dan or not or say can't we wait and see. It is these peoples opinions after all.
 
I guess the way the club see it too is, Koeman is a respectable manager and a big name, perhaps many didn't think he'd fancy our job, especially with the current predicament.

Over-paying a bit of the player he is adamant he wants to bring with him from Feyenoord may just be a small price to pay to keep him sweet as he presides over what is undoubtedly a pretty rocky spell for Saints right now. If what Guan says is true, we had a £35m budget + sales, so £6m-£8m for Pellè (who I do have doubts about), won't sent me in to meltdown*.

* - Not claiming that others are, just how I feel about things.
 
Nobody likes to be wrong. Every time I see someone claim " I will be happy to be proved wrong", I'm thinking:

I've started two different threads in the past announcing that I was wrong about something. I'll gladly start another if Pelle goes out and provides a shedload of goals and good link-up play.
 
I think Pelle has as good a chance as any succeeding with us. The manager knows him really well, he speaks our language. Yes he's untried in the PL, but Suarez & Bony were the same when they arrived here from Holland. He's strong, physical and more mobile than Rickie so I'd welcome him here. Think we still need someone like Ings as well, but for me Pelle & Tadic are good replacements for Rickie & Adam.