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

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

  1. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    Did he make any impact in his half season loan at Reading? If not, we need to wonder why not.

    I disagree that he has applied that at the highest level really. Anyone can do it very briefly..... Cuco Martina, for example.

    Ps. I’m not moaning about him, so I’m not one of the numpties :)
     
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    Apparently he was doing alright there until they changed managers and started using the whole lump it to the big man up top strategy which Sims obviously isn't suited to.

    He's played about 600 minutes for us total which would be less than 7 full matches and won 2 MotM awards in that time. Cuco played 3 times more than Sims ever has. I think because of how long he's been around people feel Sims has been given more chance than he has.
     
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    Let's face it. If Saints bring in Bowen, he will play for us for a few seasons, then get sold at a massive profit!
     
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    For me, Sims should be part of our squad til January at least and then assess.
    for most i think its more a case of hoping he'll come good rather than think he will. If we can give him a fair chance to prove himself then we can cut ties "or not" without feeling too bad.

    Oh, and Fats ....Sisto rumour again, would you risk it ?
     
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    I think Sims is a decent squad addition and has a few good games in him, can definately improve with Ralph at the club, But i think we need someone like Bowen or Lookman ton come in and be a starter on that Right hand side.
     
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    Bowen would get my vote....looks a very good prospect.
    I'm not convinced with Lookman...........but what does that matter :azn:
     
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  7. Beddy

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    Hmmmmmmm....... It stands to reason though not every one being brought in is going to hit the deck running and not all will make it.......Sadly. Lets just hope enough do though........yea.....
     
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    Some Reading fans that I spoke to were complaining that he was overlooked and said he should've started more as he looked decent when played
     
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    Sisto?? Did I mention when we played against him ....... :)

    Not sure where he’s at now a days in terms of form etc.
     
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    I want to be the first to post on 100.
     
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    Keep posting then.....
     
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    He's supposed to be a bit troubled at the minute but I'd take him in exchange for boufal perhaps.

    And yes, you may have mentioned him once or twice
     
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