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Transfer Rumours The 2015 Summer Transfer Window Thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Mar 30, 2015.

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  1. berlinersaint

    berlinersaint Active Member

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    Nice one Beefy.
     
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  2. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    Two arms, two legs, funny coloured pubes. What's not similar?
     
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  3. Saintharry13

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    There are many angles to this issue of English talent, too many to go into in any real depth, but the main problem yet again is the perceived "strength" of the Premier League.

    There are huge gaps in football provision from Primary school onwards, league football in Secondary schools is based on participation for the masses, schools and football clubs are at odds over coaching versus teaching and the system of Secondary aged football is in chaos.

    Any pupil who dares to show ability beyond their age is molly-coddled and protected from the sport they've excelled in and they lose the notion of what "real" sport is, the human factor is lost.

    With the exception of a few academies, most pay lip service to the end product of youngsters going into the first team and the products are used to occupy a sham U21 league from the point of view of the Premier League towards the FA- just to keep the FA quiet.

    The Premier League and its multi billion pound industry cares not for youth development-a global league based in this country will cherry pick the best youth from around the world rather than wait for our youth to catch up.

    As far as Saints go, I can only applaud and be proud to watch as the U21s won the cup last season. I think we need to add a layer of real competition in somewhere as the u21 league is so hit and miss. It's refreshing to see Sam Gallacher et El go on loan, and although we all hope he comes back, I suspect many will see this as a pre emptive move to joining a Championship club-not saying that's a bad thing, if that's his level all the best, but some of our youngsters need to be kicked week in week out to learn s trade outside of the comfort zone of the Markus Liebherr Pavillion.

    Take JWP as an example, very few could fault his commitment, enthusiasm, role model status and will continue to cheer him week in week out even if he ran over a basket of kittens in his reasonably acquired car- I just think he needs to spend time away from us to carve himself out a real football personality. I think this is where the other clubs are missing a trick, but to be honest a lot do not care as there is no incentive for them to develop youth.

    Take the Premier Leagues new darling from Wet Spam. Does one shining star make up for the fact that they haven't really bothered with youth a lot over fat sams tenure-unless it suited him.
     
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    Both needing factor75 sun block before going out in the sun aswell
     
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    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    They both share their names with the princes, Harry and Wills, who are also a blonde and ginge duo. Uncanny!!
     
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    He completely missed a sitter there at the end. Said 'No way', without adding 'Jose' at the end. Got to go down as a golden opportunity blown for the marauding ginger talisman.
     
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  7. fatletiss

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    Strawberry blonde ....
     
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    Three relegation places, one winning spot. And that's just the start of it.
     
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    Agreed but I can't help but think that he's fully capable of deputising for the first choice DMs if required and we need to keep him here. That Everton game... And that was one of the rare opportunities he's really been given to show what he can do.
     
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    He was good against Newcastle too! Would rather keep hold of him as he's that close to being good enough. Closer than Gallagher and the rest of the loanees are anyway...
     
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    We only have Wanyama and Romeu who are true DMs. It would be good for Reeds development to play a full season of games but we are going to need him here I think!
     
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    VVD can play DM so that makes 3 (hopefully). I'd rather Reed went and got regular 1st team football in a competitive league instead of being a bit part player for us this season.
     
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  13. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    So would I. He could always be recalled.
     
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    Villa ****, Champions good - that must be the end of it :)
     
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    The person I speak to has (re)confirmed we have put in a bid for Koulibaly.
     
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    Have we given up on VVD?
     
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    Have no idea.
     
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    Fair enough! I'd be surprised if we brought 3 CB's in this window even if Caulker is only on loan
     
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    RSS, Aug 14, 2015
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    I think we probably are keeping options open.
     
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  20. Saintalona

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    Quality defender yes please :)

    Plus VVD we would be sorted defensively!
     
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