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Transfer Rumours The Summer Transfer Rumour Thread 2016

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Apr 29, 2016.

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  1. saintsfcfan

    saintsfcfan Well-Known Member

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    He's 16
     
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  2. Puck

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    Don't think he's 22. 14 more like.
     
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    Puck, Jun 30, 2016
  3. Brixham Saint

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    He's 16.
     
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  4. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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  5. ihatemyselfandwanttodie

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    Well I never - thought he looked older. Best fetch me specs!
     
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    ihatemyselfandwanttodie, Jun 30, 2016
  6. Brixham Saint

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    Lol. Think there is a player at Sheffield Utd by the same name who is 24??
     
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  7. Brixham Saint

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    This is the new direction? Looks like we are investing in older academy players who have big potential to get into the first team?
     
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    Brixham Saint, Jun 30, 2016
  8. ihatemyselfandwanttodie

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    Haha - when I checked with my glasses on he looks a few years older than my six year old!
     
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    ihatemyselfandwanttodie, Jun 30, 2016
  9. Schad

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    We've been poaching academy players for some time now; there have been a number of ex-Arsenal/ex-Chelsea kids in our pipeline. Joshua Debayo, who joined at 16 was one, now off to Leicester.
     
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  11. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Benefit of having the best academy. It's like a 'big club' for the youth. Shoe on other foot!
     
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    Le Tissier's Laces, Jun 30, 2016
  12. Schad

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    A reputation we may need to shore up; Debayo left because there are apparently serious misgivings with the way the academy is being run that go far beyond Koeman.
     
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    Schad, Jun 30, 2016
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    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Really? Not heard that. Go on...
     
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    This is one mystery I would love to know more about.
     
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  15. Schad

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  16. Le Tissier's Laces

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  17. Schad

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    Sounds like it's an organizational problem rather than one with the first team staff. CBK, IIRC, was the person who mentioned that there was a disconnect between the scouting staff and the people responsible for bringing kids into the academy setup, where players were being recommended but no action was taken.
     
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  18. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Yes, but I get the impression Planque will be involved in that. May be totally wrong though. Either way, greater involvement from the senior staff will be a positive thing.
     
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    Blimey, Watford turn down a £38m bid from Shangai for Ighalo!!! Silly money.
     
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    Le Tissier's Laces, Jun 30, 2016
  20. saintlyhero

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    Not sure how that would be an issue for existing academy players
     
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