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You could argue that we missed him more in defence once we lost the height of Ballard, Batth etc, and as an 'out' to mix up the play. We scored goals without him and rarely failed to find the net.

I don't think his height was a big factor in his scoring and we didn't use to fire in too many crosses ...

... I've noticed Pritchard appears to be looking for it more now with Hemir.

He was a miss. I mean we sound a way but a fit Stewart would of had us pushing top 2. Height , work rate and runs are great. Not having that option bite us in the arse a few times last year.

Hemir looks canny, but is young and will need time to adapt. Think the clubs finally hit a point with Stewart now though and if someone is willing to hand over a few million then it's a clean break.
 
He was a miss. I mean we sound a way but a fit Stewart would of had us pushing top 2. Height , work rate and runs are great. Not having that option bite us in the arse a few times last year.

Hemir looks canny, but is young and will need time to adapt. Think the clubs finally hit a point with Stewart now though and if someone is willing to hand over a few million then it's a clean break.
Replacement for Stewart likely to be in before we let him go? Will be the meltdown of all meltdowns from some (mainly on Twitter) if not
 
He was a miss. I mean we sound a way but a fit Stewart would of had us pushing top 2. Height , work rate and runs are great. Not having that option bite us in the arse a few times last year.

Hemir looks canny, but is young and will need time to adapt. Think the clubs finally hit a point with Stewart now though and if someone is willing to hand over a few million then it's a clean break.

I agree he was a miss, in attack and defence, but it's a bit more complicated imo.

If we'd only lost Stewart I think we'd have adapted, but with the absence of Simms, Ballard, Batth, Evans, etc, it was just too difficult a situation.

I'd guess the club are working on bringing in a replacement but won't want to make it too obvious so they get the best price for Stewart.

Selling him, before agreeing a new striker, could also push up the price we have to pay.

I don't think we'll be relying on Hemir but, once he's fit, who knows.
 
Nixon suggesting we might get £7m for Stewart which would be a result considering the situation he’s in and the length of contract.

Could / should have been more but I’m amazed Southampton are taking the risk at that price. I think it’s a good deal for them, just surprised they’re doing it (if any of this is real)
 
He was a miss. I mean we sound a way but a fit Stewart would of had us pushing top 2. Height , work rate and runs are great. Not having that option bite us in the arse a few times last year.

Hemir looks canny, but is young and will need time to adapt. Think the clubs finally hit a point with Stewart now though and if someone is willing to hand over a few million then it's a clean break.
I think he will be a huge miss but I guess it’s hit breaking point.

Like you say, Hemir looks good but he’s young. Used to playing in front of crowds of 500-1000 max, so it will be a lot of pressure if the fan base are expecting him to be Stewart’s replacement.

If he goes we need another number 9 and another forward who can be either middle or wide.

Teams last year maybe didn’t know exactly how we were going to play without a focal striker but as with any new system a team plays, the second season is harder as others have had more time to do their homework. So it will be harder for us.
 
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Nixon suggesting we might get £7m for Stewart which would be a result considering the situation he’s in and the length of contract.

Could / should have been more but I’m amazed Southampton are taking the risk at that price. I think it’s a good deal for them, just surprised they’re doing it (if any of this is real)
If we can get £7 million for him I’d say take it and re-invest it
 
Really hoping the Stewart saga is sorted sooner rather than later, he's been amazing for us, but if he doesn't want to commit to the club then he can go and the club can move on.

Hemir looks a good signing and will contribute this year, get another striker in to fight him for the starting spot and see what happens, we have a couple of options in the youth teams now for the 3rd striker and potentially Jewi could also do a job if needed.

We obviously have a strict wage budget / structure and quite rightly we won't break it. It can't be that bad if good players are coming / signing new deals.
 
Already someone in Nixons comments saying this highlights how desperate we are for money and how this highlights speakmans failures. Large portion of this fanbase annoy me
They are embarrassing, every club has them.

Most probably dont even watch our games

I honestly couldnt less if stewart stays or goes now, as others have said just want it sorted

7 million would be good business with him coming off his injury n only having a yr left

That money could be used on 2 quality players
 
It’s a fairly small portion, it’s just that they’re a very vocal minority.

Empty vessels make the most noise and all that.

The vast majority of our support don't post on forums.

Those who do are generally pleased with what the clb are doing.

The few pro-whingers seem to contain a high percentage who never go to games, experts who always know best, Mags in disguise and internet weirdos.

You have to admire their tenacity and relentless determination <laugh>
 
If we reinvest a decent portion of that £7m into his replacement I'll be happy. Ideally we want someone with a similar style though, they have to run the channels, chase lost causes and graft.
 
Nixon suggesting we might get £7m for Stewart which would be a result considering the situation he’s in and the length of contract.

Could / should have been more but I’m amazed Southampton are taking the risk at that price. I think it’s a good deal for them, just surprised they’re doing it (if any of this is real)

They'd be mad to pay that with his current injury.
 
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If we reinvest a decent portion of that £7m into his replacement I'll be happy. Ideally we want someone with a similar style though, they have to run the channels, chase lost causes and graft.
They’re miles apart physically but cannon is that type from what I’ve seen of him which admittedly isn’t a lot, grafted his knackers off against us though
 
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