Jay back in training

I think maybe the City game. Koeman seems to not like to rush players back.

 

I hope he gets on against Villa, even if just for 1 minute.

 

I hope so too, if he can get on a get a great reception it can't hurt our chances in helping him choose what he wants to do for next season!

 

Koeman says that Jay did not do any contact training....can imagine that message to the players: touch him and you are dead.

 

Not sure about playing his first game back at City? Where he picked up the injury.

 

If he's not yet done any contact training is he likely to come on this season?

 

I guess it depends on how that fits in with his recuperation and also how we are doing in the league....I would guess not. If he stays, it would be better to keep him fit and then hope he gets a good preseason. If he is going, why risk him....that would be like driving your car in Le Mans after someone offers you a good price for it. Ronald has suggested that he is more likely to play a part in an U21 game.

 

He'll probably play today then. Sunderland's defence don't do any contact training either.

 

Perhaps he can do some contract training instead.

 

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/574805/Southampton-Jay-Rodriguez-contract

Nothing new really except the suggestion he may feel a debt of gratitude to us. We'll find out soon enough.

 

If this is true it would be the third contract offer this season.

 

I wonder how much it is p/w?

 

4 and 6

 

Probably closer to 46k or even 60k.

 

This increase would be cost neutral if we can shift Osvaldo in the summer who is our top earner

 

I also hope it has a few fitness related clauses in it.

 

If we can shift both Osvaldo and Ramirez then happy days, two useless top earners out so we can increase the pay of those who deserve it

 

And if he has a good season with a new 5 year deal and the vultures come in they will have to pay big money to get him.

 

Fantastic news !