Transfer Rumours January 2018 Transfer Window

[Saints_Alive]

Not for 15 years mate

Oh...too bad. have a nice curry instead!

 

[Schad]

We bought Wesley Hoedt. And we either show faith in Jack Stephens or we let him go.

Defending is something you do as a team anyway. Having the right keeper, and the right guy to sit in front of the back 4 is equally important as the right CB pairing. With the emphasis on pairing.

We did buy Hoedt. However, it's evident that Hoedt, Stephens and Yoshida are well below-average as a combination. We aren't really in a position to leave well below-average alone.

And yes, defending is something you do as a team. We actually defend as a team reasonably well. However, our CBs commit an awfully large number of unforced individual errors, which have cost us quite a few points, and the sitting mid and keeper can't really do much about that.

 

[Saints_Alive]

I'm slightly more worried about if Forster ends up between the sticks again, Bedarnek doesn't look that bad as a back up either.

 

[Libby]

I'd quite like a CB but think an attacker or even two is a bigger priority.

 

[fatletiss]

If we panic buy a cb, we'll get another Gardos.

I was playing FIFA with my lad today and I was a Norwegian team... I had this CB playing for me called Forren

Just saying

 

[Schad]

I'd quite like a CB but think an attacker or even two is a bigger priority.

Absolutely. I just think that we probably ought to have planned such that we were able to do both.

 

[SaintinNZ]

We did buy Hoedt. However, it's evident that Hoedt, Stephens and Yoshida are well below-average as a combination. We aren't really in a position to leave well below-average alone.

And yes, defending is something you do as a team. We actually defend as a team reasonably well. However, our CBs commit an awfully large number of unforced individual errors, which have cost us quite a few points, and the sitting mid and keeper can't really do much about that.

Hoedt has not hit the ground running and Stephens is needing some nore experience but if there's any area of the pitch I will accept the VVD negative influence it has to be the CB pairing. Stephens and Yosh were good for most of last season. Hoedt came in looking good but they havent had a chance to settle and bond yet. There's not the chemistry inplace as a centreback team but I think it will come with time and a bit less pressure. Whether you think that will happen this season is another matter. Goals going in will help as much as keeping them out.

The main thing I have seen recently has been rushed, slightly panicky defending. Too many scuffed clearances landing in our half at the feet of attacking midfielders. Previously we would have played it out or got well rid. A bit more calm required.

 

[Libby]

Absolutely. I just think that we probably ought to have planned such that we were able to do both.

Yeah you have more faith in the board than me.

 

[Libby]

Someone on Saintsweb has made the audacious claim that Promes will be a Saint tomorrow.

Which poster?

 

[SaintinNZ]

I was playing FIFA with my lad today and I was a Norwegian team... I had this CB playing for me called Forren

Just saying

Does he have a can of beer in his hand and keep sitting down for a swig?

 

[----HistoryRepeating----]

Which poster?

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One who reads a red top.

 

[Beef]

‘Considerably worse’ - Van Dijk was crap this season anyway. We could do with another CB in the long term, but Hoedt, Stephens and Maya are better than almost all the defences down there in my view.

Bednarek is still here also. And Gardos. Not good obviously but we have numbers there.

Plus McCarthy has given me more confidence.

Didn't say anything about Van Dijk did I? Calling Gardos a player is insulting to non league players at this point

 

[SaintinNZ]

I'm more excited about Promes than any other speculation regarding Saints this window.

Here's some clips from last season. He's just the ticket.

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Totally agree. This is a bullshit rumour site but if he is on 135k a week I dont see it happening. If it does happen and he signs for a massive pay cut he will be gone in 12months. I will take that now because we are desperate.

https://www.footballfancast.com/pre...y-promes-to-take-a-pay-cut-to-secure-30m-deal

 

[SaintinNZ]

Promes is good on fifa too so that’s another crucial reason to pursue him

Can't be better than a 77 right? We've never signed anyone better than a 77

 

[steve79]

Dont think we will get quincy promes imo. Can see bigger clubs that pay higher wages going for him

 

[Schad]

The main thing I have seen recently has been rushed, slightly panicky defending. Too many scuffed clearances landing in our half at the feet of attacking midfielders. Previously we would have played it out or got well rid. A bit more calm required.

And a seeming lack of communication. As Beefy said, no one takes charge, and it often ends with both CBs assuming that the other will pick up someone.

 

[ChilcoSaint]

Hope nobody is getting hopes up about getting quincy promes because that transfer is not happening .

And you know this for a fact, I suppose.

 

[----HistoryRepeating----]

I think its unlikely as well, but I'm enjoying the chase for a change.

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

Hope nobody is getting hopes up about getting quincy promes because that transfer is not happening .

Hi Lawro.

 

[Archers Road]

And a seeming lack of communication. As Beefy said, no one takes charge, and it often ends with both CBs assuming that the other will pick up someone.

That'll improve the more they play together.