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Transfer Rumours The Summer “Have We Signed Anyone Yet?” Thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by fatletiss, Apr 28, 2019.

  1. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace
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    A bit like Mane was when he came here then. I’d take that.
     
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  2. SaintsFan86

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    Can play anywhere behind the striker too... so should have two good feet.
     
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  3. Onionman

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    Looks comical to me.

    Vin
     
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  4. saintrichie123

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    Looks like Cahill has said his goodbyes to Chelsea....allegedly we have enquired, would anyone welcome him here or is he too old?

     
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  5. fran-MLs little camera

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    Ralph reiterated at the weekend that we are after young players...having said that, age shouldn't count if he could do a job for us. On the other hand I can't see him coming here anyway.
     
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  6. Onionman

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    When did we last sign a player over 30?

    West Ham will probably go for him even though he's a bit young for them.

    V
     
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  7. San Tejón

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    I think he would be good for a season to help improve what we have, through organising the back line, and to help bring through the younger CBs, maybe in a part time coaching role.
     
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  8. OddRiverOakWizards

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    There surely will be interest in him. He would improve us, but I don't think we could play him and Vestergaard due to pace, however Christensen has barely played this season and I would definitely take him, though improbable!
     
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  9. Schrodinger's Cat

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    He looks like a decent player... Those defences though I think I'd have had a stroll through on goal, and I wasn't a very good player
     
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  10. Saintharry13

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    That, I would be happy to pay £20 million for.... still gutted we’ve got to pay the same for Ings...!
     
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  11. Dark Lord SFC

    Dark Lord SFC Well-Known Member

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    Ings was a panic buy last summer right on deadline day so we agreed to anything to get him over the line
     
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  12. garysfc

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    Maybe we should ask what LFC think?
     
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  13. AshbySaint

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    Does he get injured as well, as he would really fit in if he did?
     
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  14. AshbySaint

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    Not sure that panic buy worked out too well.
     
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  15. Osvaldorama

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    Without him, we’d be down. I’d say it worked out okay in hindsight
     
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  16. SaintinNZ

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    Looking at our current line-up does anyone think he wouldn't be first choice?
     
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  17. Beddy

    Beddy Plays the percentage

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    With the right players around Ings I’m sure things will work for him. It is a question of getting a fair balance.
     
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  18. thereisonlyoneno7

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    I agree.

    As the song with Prof Brian Cox on the keyboard goes, Ings can only get better
     
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  19. saintalfie

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    Well it depends upon your definition of ' good' - they are third in the PL i believe !
     
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  20. BackFromBeyond

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    hehe, too right. That's a very distinctive style! He's only played 26 games for Standard, so maybe early to assess consistency. £20m a hell of a price though.
     
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