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Post by Furry Frank The Combat Wombat on Aug 17, 2024 11:17:27 GMT
Interesting that after all the chat, hopes and disappointments around several potential signings, the two that seem to excite us the most were under the radar until this week. Well done SP and all concerned. (Or I wasn't following.) The signings that excite me most are Flynn, THB (they still count!) and, above all, Ronnie Edwards. It’s amazing to sign someone young that we’ve heard about for years… the kid should have an outstanding future. Speaking of outstanding futures, have I mentioned Tyler Dibling recently? 😜 I really hope that the signing of Les doesn’t block the pathway for TD. This kid is the (very near) future of SFC and needs to be nurtured and, above all, played. We can’t stunt his development by bringing on someone that will be here for a season. No, don't think it will be an issue for Dibling... I'd imagine big Willy and Joe are the ones at risk, plus cover for Flynn next time he decides to do some home cooking. OK with the transfer business so far, but still feel it may be for naught if we don't get a keeper
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Post by channonite on Aug 17, 2024 12:31:11 GMT
The signings that excite me most are Flynn, THB (they still count!) and, above all, Ronnie Edwards. It’s amazing to sign someone young that we’ve heard about for years… the kid should have an outstanding future. Speaking of outstanding futures, have I mentioned Tyler Dibling recently? 😜 I really hope that the signing of Les doesn’t block the pathway for TD. This kid is the (very near) future of SFC and needs to be nurtured and, above all, played. We can’t stunt his development by bringing on someone that will be here for a season. No, don't think it will be an issue for Dibling... I'd imagine big Willy and Joe are the ones at risk, plus cover for Flynn next time he decides to do some home cooking. OK with the transfer business so far, but still feel it may be for naught if we don't get a keeper Exactly how I feel about it. I am nervous that we may be hanging on to get Ramsdale right at the end of the window. 😰
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Post by channonite on Aug 17, 2024 19:17:07 GMT
So, we are approaching the end of the window when everything gets rather serious. What happens next?
A bit of a ramble from me...
The last two signings, both seemingly out of the blue, blindsided us all. So, in no particular order, is Fraser coming to Saints now? I am guessing not, which disappoints me, as he was great entertainment. It seems now that Charlie Alcaraz is off to Flamengo in Brazil, as they have seemingly upped their bid to €22M, with Tall Paul likely returning to Trabzonspor for maybe £7M. Might O'Riley still be on after those sales, or has that particular ship sailed? And then there is the keeper question. I reckon we are waiting for Ramsdale to take up the one remaining PL loan spot, but I'm hoping there is a plan B. Lastly the CF we would all like to see. I have no idea at all about that one.
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Post by earlscourtsaint on Aug 17, 2024 19:35:39 GMT
So, we are approaching the end of the window when everything gets rather serious. What happens next? A bit of a ramble from me... The last two signings, both seemingly out of the blue, blindsided us all. So, in no particular order, is Fraser coming to Saints now? I am guessing not, which disappoints me, as he was great entertainment. It seems now that Charlie Alcaraz is off to Flamengo in Brazil, as they have seemingly upped their bid to €22M, with Tall Paul likely returning to Trabzonspor for maybe £7M. Might O'Riley still be on after those sales, or has that particular ship sailed? And then there is the keeper question. I reckon we are waiting for Ramsdale to take up the one remaining PL loan spot, but I'm hoping there is a plan B. Lastly the CF we would all like to see. I have no idea at all about that one. I’m not worried about Fraser, he was great last year but Edozie/SAA are the future, I agree wholeheartedly that we need a very quick upgrade on AM, yesterday’s signings are hugely positive and give us more attacking and midfield options, I read that Ogu is more a Lavia than a DM so that ticks a box - GK is the highest priority, just don’t fall foul of FFP when both Everton & Leicester are already facing points deductions!
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Post by earlscourtsaint on Aug 17, 2024 20:15:25 GMT
A career total of 2 goals - not sure he’s what we need at the mo!! Hope I’m very wrong!!
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Post by crazydanny on Aug 17, 2024 22:19:16 GMT
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Post by channonite on Aug 18, 2024 8:24:56 GMT
Could this seemingly almost inevitable signing of Fernandes mean that Charles is off to Celtic then? With the money being spent there it seems O'Riley is definitely dead in the water and hanging on for Ramsdale is the only other likely signing. A new Centre Forward doesn't look financially possible, so we need Stewart to step up - if at all possible!
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Post by crazydanny on Aug 18, 2024 8:28:27 GMT
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Post by threehundred on Aug 18, 2024 8:37:35 GMT
FFS - just open the chequebook and get Baba O’Riley. He is reasonably proven and oven-ready and would bring experience, creativity and goals.
This smacks of a typical SR punt… not what we need at the moment. #dontrollbit
I know I’m only going on stats and Wiki, but £16m for this kid. Really..?
Portuguese AMs are truly the signing du jour… I’m amazed there are any decent ones left actually playing in Portugal.
If we’re targeting AM, we really need someone top drawer but, as others have sad, surely there are other areas we need to address as a far higher priority. Is AM going to learn to play football? Is aging rockstar Rod Stewart really the answer at CF..?
Just when I was starting to be won over by the club’s new transfer strategy, SR show they still have a rabid addiction to finding the next £30m profit on resale.
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Post by crazydanny on Aug 18, 2024 8:40:15 GMT
FFS - just open the chequebook and get Baba O’Riley. He is reasonably proven and oven-ready and would bring experience, creativity and goals. This smacks of a typical SR punt… not what we need at the moment. #dontrollbit I know I’m only going on stats and Wiki, but £16m for this kid. Really..? Portuguese AMs are truly the signing du jour… I’m amazed there are any decent ones left actually playing in Portugal. If we’re targeting AM, we really need someone top drawer but, as others have sad, surely there are other areas we need to address as a far higher priority. Is AM going to learn to play football? Is aging rockstar Rod Stewart really the answer at CF..? Just when I was starting to be won over by the club’s new transfer strategy, SR show they still have a rabid addiction to finding the next £30m profit on resale. He’s not an AM though. He’s a box-to-box midfielder.
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Post by threehundred on Aug 18, 2024 8:43:27 GMT
Anyone remember the old Mateus Rose ad:
“Anyone can do cold and pink. No one does rose like Mateus.”
Nice tag line for the Portuguese fella in our third strip.
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Post by threehundred on Aug 18, 2024 8:45:16 GMT
FFS - just open the chequebook and get Baba O’Riley. He is reasonably proven and oven-ready and would bring experience, creativity and goals. This smacks of a typical SR punt… not what we need at the moment. #dontrollbit I know I’m only going on stats and Wiki, but £16m for this kid. Really..? Portuguese AMs are truly the signing du jour… I’m amazed there are any decent ones left actually playing in Portugal. If we’re targeting AM, we really need someone top drawer but, as others have sad, surely there are other areas we need to address as a far higher priority. Is AM going to learn to play football? Is aging rockstar Rod Stewart really the answer at CF..? Just when I was starting to be won over by the club’s new transfer strategy, SR show they still have a rabid addiction to finding the next £30m profit on resale. He’s not an AM though. He’s a box-to-box midfielder. OK. Even less convinced that’s what we need.
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Post by choixkoix on Aug 18, 2024 8:53:59 GMT
Portugal is a conveyor belt of technucal midfielders. This kid is another who is highly rated and someone I'm surprised we can go for. Established at u21 level, can play 8 or 10 positions, had a bit of a breakout season last year in an unfancied team on loan. Looks like he's in and around that Sporting first 11 this season. This isnt a stab in the dark, he is going to end up developing into a full Portugal international.
Everything transfer-wise now is about managing the money remaining, so I'd be surprised if we can or will go back for O'Riley.
We've looked at 2 keepers that would be expensive to sign, but the more likely bet is a loan. For Ramsdale, they clearly want to sell him and Im not sure there's an obvious benefit to Arsemal in agreeing a loan. Likewise, especially with Steele starting yesterday despite officially being their backup, there isnt much sense/reason in Brighton agreeing to a loan. The loan is what we'd like because there is no desire to demote Bazunu. I'm doubtful we can prise these loan options (yet, at least) and have to plan for different eventualities. Steele is probably on paper the weakest of the ones we're linked with but also the one who would seem most likely.
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Post by crazydanny on Aug 18, 2024 9:09:37 GMT
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Post by crazydanny on Aug 18, 2024 9:15:44 GMT
The sporting fans seem sad that he’s leaving, because he’s got a lot of potential. He’s not a starter for them though. So my guess is we probably buy him for the long term and not as an immediate upgrade to our first team.
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