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CONFIRMED: Saints sign Flynn Downes

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by saintlyhero, Aug 10, 2023.

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  1. saintrichie123

    saintrichie123 Well-Known Member

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    Or did he eat one of @thereisonlyoneno7 heads?
     
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    saintrichie123, Aug 21, 2023
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  2. RSS

    RSS Well-Known Member

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    Seems like the perfect addition! Welcome Flynn!
     
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  3. Schrodinger's Cat

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    Sounds just what we need. He wants to play and he's a known quantity. Very happy with this.
     
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    Schrodinger's Cat, Aug 21, 2023
  4. Schad

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    I'm fine with the lack of a purchase clause. Would be nice, but if we get promoted he'll still be blocked at West Ham. Have to imagine that he would be plenty signable.
     
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    Schad, Aug 21, 2023
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  5. Shepherd's Clearing

    Shepherd's Clearing Well-Known Member

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    More heads than Worzel Gummidge
     
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    Shepherd's Clearing, Aug 21, 2023
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  6. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

    Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc) Well-Known Member

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    Look at West Hams pervious big money signings - Haller, Felipe Anderson or Scammaca. All came and went very quickly. The same could well happen to either Jwp or Alvarez.

    Plus Downes could have an incredible season and at 5 years younger than JWP, West Ham may think of the future. Or a new manager might prefer a player like downes due to playing style.

    It really is impossible to predict what things will look like this time next season when there are so many variables.
     
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    Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc), Aug 21, 2023
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  7. LincolnSaint

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    He might be totally ****

    He might be an absolute legend.

    I reckon we're going to absolutely love him. Probably have a stand named after him by 2024.
     
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    LincolnSaint, Aug 21, 2023
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  8. ChilcoSaint

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  9. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Seems the perfect type of player for us, in the way that JWP is the perfect type of player for West Ham.
     
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    Le Tissier's Laces, Aug 21, 2023
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  10. It'sOnlyAGame

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    I'm a bit worried about this one. In all the articles about Downes, nowhere is there any mention of backwards or sideways passing.
     
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    It'sOnlyAGame, Aug 21, 2023
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  11. Paddy Podped

    Paddy Podped Well-Known Member

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    I assume West Ham are sending him here to learn those skills
     
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    Paddy Podped, Aug 21, 2023
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  12. AberdeenSaint

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    I fully expect Flynn to open his locker at Staplewood for the first time to find it full of bog rolls.
     
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    AberdeenSaint, Aug 21, 2023
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  13. SaintInKuwait

    SaintInKuwait Well-Known Member

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    I just wanted to say, I really enjoyed this comment so thank you very much and have a great day.
     
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    SaintInKuwait, Aug 21, 2023
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  14. RedandWhiteManofKent

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    Pro's and cons

    Pro's
    Experienced DM at this level
    Good age
    Seems a great character
    Strong passer
    Will suit our style
    Played under our coaches before
    Will likely get better
    A position we needed to strengthen

    Cons
    An obligation to buy would havebeen great
    thereis not a single bird, fish or cheese pun to be had
     
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    RedandWhiteManofKent, Aug 21, 2023
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  15. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Eider Downes?
     
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    Le Tissier's Laces, Aug 21, 2023
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  16. StJabbo1

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    Duck off.
     
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    StJabbo1, Aug 21, 2023
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  17. St. Luigi Scrosoppi

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    South Downs
     
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    St. Luigi Scrosoppi, Aug 21, 2023
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  18. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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    Pompey's watching Downes, with no money in the bank...
    No money in the bank...
    No money in the bank...
     
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  19. St. Luigi Scrosoppi

    St. Luigi Scrosoppi Well-Known Member

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    Downes' eyes (Downsize)
     
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    St. Luigi Scrosoppi, Aug 21, 2023
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  20. StJabbo1

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    Get 'em Downes.
     
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    StJabbo1, Aug 21, 2023
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