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Comment | Southampton V Manchester United The Verdict
at 17:51:21
Late in the day to add very much to the previous posts but in the absence of clear candidate for the captaincy amongst the out field players I'd hand the armband to Ramsdale. Not only is he a respected, senior professional but he is also capable of organising the defence, something that Stephens is unable to do every single game.
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Comment | Russell Martin Has Plenty Of Options For Manchester United Game But Will He Use Them
at 11:35:19
There are a minimum of three players who should have no place in the starting line up this weekend simply because we have signed better players. In my view Stephens, Smallbone and Armstrong don't have the ability needed at the top level.
There are no excuses for RM following the early season break it's time for tough decisions. Arguably, any of the players you have mentioned Nick should be on the team sheet, depending on training performance and tactical needs. Loyalty to players is one thing but hoping that some can improve and consistently perform to the desired level, despite numerous opportunities, is delusional. |
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Comment | Saints Linked With Move For Ex Player From West Ham
at 10:48:26
I guess this depends on which players are lined up to leave the club in the coming days, on current form I wouldn't be disappointed if Edozie, Smallbone and Aribo, amongst others, were loaned or sold.
The bigger issue for me is whether we actually saw the best of JWP a couple of years or so ago, with Dibling, Lallana and the recently signed midfielders all likely to be starters I'd prefer to see Fraser back on loan I think. |
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Comment | Southampton Still Have Two Irons In The Fire For A Goalkeeper
at 15:04:35
If Bijlow is the all round keeper that his record suggests then he should be snapped up asap. However, I wouldn't necessarily agree that 8m a year for Ramsdale is crazy money. If Ramsdale comes on loan and keeps us clear of relegation then it doesn't seem too much to pay. |
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Comment | Southampton Put In BId For Feyenoord Keeper
at 18:58:40
Great news, after all of the speculation about Ramsdale etc the owners seem to have discovered a potential gem under the radar.
I'm as guilty as most supporters when signings don't materialise on demand, we all know AM's limitations, but we never know what hard work is being done behind the scenes to recruit players.
I think we can all be very hopeful that a new keeper is on the way in the near future. Phew. |
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Comment | Vacancy- Ball Playing Goalkeeper Wanted Apply St Mary's Stadium
at 11:32:09
Media outlets elsewhere suggesting that Wolves have offered Arsenal a loan, with option to buy, offer for Ramsdale could be an issue. However, my opinion of Ramsdale is that whilst he is a better keeper than McCarthy he is little or no better with the ball at his feet. I'm hoping that there is a deal in place to sign Sam Johnstone on the basis of his all round game.
The essential factor is that AM doesn't have the ability to play in goal, at this level, as a first choice selection. |
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Comment | Kyle Walker-Peters Situation Is Win Win Says Russell Martin
at 11:12:50
I'd say most supporters would prefer KWP to stay and only he knows why he wants to move to another club. In my view he could adapt to a midfield role and negate the need to overspend on O'Riley who is unproven outside of a decidedly less competitive league.
Regardless of the outcome with KWP I can't shake off my anxieties about the seeming inevitability of having McCarthy or Lumley in goal for the initial games. Whilst being fairly optimistic that the club is trying to recruit a truly competent goalkeeper failure to do so is not a viable option. |
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Comment | German Club Agree Deal For Southampton Defender
at 17:50:29
Hopefully all supporters will wish him well, it's a shame that things didn't work out for him at St Marys. Fingers crossed that he passes his medical with ease and can start afresh in Germany. |
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Comment | Southampton Hold Talks with Goalkeeper
at 16:20:09
I'm very much with Bowlercow on this, Sam Johnson is available for transfer and I'm struggling to understand why he wouldn't be a top priority signing. If the club preference is to sign a keeper on loan awaiting Bazunu's return to fitness then in my view the strategy is wrong. |
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Comment | Southampton V Lazio The Verdict
at 11:08:06
I'm hardly in a position to give advice to professional players but in McCarthy's case I'd say just hoof the ball into touch if you're under pressure. With Lis and Lumley the only other senior goalkeepers on the books it's hardly likely you're going to get dropped for not following the passing game edict.
On the other hand the club could just sign a top class 'keeper in the days ahead and put us out of our misery.
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Comment | Southampton Looking To Get Players In And Out Before Season Starts
at 10:50:37
I'm sure most of us have a list of players surplus to requirements janecook, I'd certainly add a few to your list. However, as Nick has already pointed out, it's difficult to move on players in the middle of lucrative contracts.
Add into the mix players who won't move unless their existing contracts are paid up and clubs unwilling to meet player valuations and the market grinds to a halt.
Should we find ourselves sufficiently fortunate to acquire O'Riley and Carvalho, and a quality goalkeeper please, that adds to the wage bill and also the glut of non featuring players at the club. The only answer can be loan moves, almost certainly subsidised, because several current players have very little future at SFC other than meeting their contract obligations.
Wage considerations will frequently be an issue because we have signed too many players with potential rather than proven ability and if that potential doesn't meet expectation the asset becomes a liability. |
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Comment | Saints Back In For Liverpool Attacker First Bid Turned Down
at 11:34:20
It concerns me when Russell Martin says "I love the group of players I'm working with, they give us absolutely everything". My problem with that statement being that, quite clearly, several players have reached a peak of achievement and ongoing verbal and emotional support from the manager will not improve their performance. I believe Gareth Southgate was also over supportive of players who gave everything but were under performing at the top level, we can't afford the same mistake.
I think we all know the areas of critical weakness in the team and the manager's judgement shouldn't be clouded by loyalty or sentiment. The indications are that two or three players may still be incoming but surely they must be shoe in starters in critical areas and not additional squad members with potential?
Carvalho and O'Riley are both on the wish list, plus a top level goalkeeper, but if none of the rumoured players are signed I can't see how the drive to move up a level can be inspired by simple back patting from the manager.
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Comment | Southampton Agree Terms For Striker Deal Imminent
at 10:58:52
I think this could be a very astute signing if it comes to fruition. I've read comments elsewhere about Saints lack of ambition and unwillingness to spend big on players, as though the money spent on Sulemana, Onuachu etc hadn't already limited the funds available.
In this case I'm delighted to see investment in a potential match winner with a decent goal scoring record. Brereton-Diaz for me every time, compared to the likes of Broja for three times the outlay and proven inability to hit a cow's arse with a banjo.
I'd also be surprised if the Ryan Fraser transfer saga wasn't now totally on the back burner. |
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Comment | West Brom Striker On Southampton Radar
at 14:05:39
I presume that this is an attempt by the owners to prove without doubt that you can't buy a Ferrari with Fiat money?
Sadly we also seem to have paid other clubs for Ferraris not realising that they were selling Fiats. Any clubs out there interested in our range of pre owned, low mileage, Fiats? The squad does seem bloated with players who aren't going to be much involved this year. |
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Comment | Southampton Announce New Shirt Sponsors
at 18:41:25
Too much to hope that the new shirt sponsor would have a more ethical background and not be associated with the social harm attached to the gambling industry.
I know that virtually every potential sponsor is likely to have some problems with any number of ethical issues but I certainly don't want to buy a shirt with a Rollbit logo. |
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Comment | Russell Martin Has To Target Three Crucial Experienced Signings
at 11:20:54
We've still got the strange situation where Mateusz Lis is playing for Goztepe, I believe he has played 31 games, conceded 18 goals and kept 20 clean sheets.
Whilst it's difficult to make comparisons between different leagues those are the sort of goalkeeping stats our incumbents can only dream of, never mind signing Jason Steele from Brighton.
It was said some while ago that he had work permit problems, if that is unresolvable there seems no point in keeping him on the books.
I thought Downes signing was going to be quick and easy but seems to be anything but at present. Adams doesn't appear to be going anywhere too quickly but I guess he's no longer on the wage bill. Ross Stewart is either going to get fit to play regularly or be a complete write off. I'd like to be optimistic but sadly I can't see him coping with the pace of the game at top level, equally so Danny Ings who surely can't play a full game given his age and fitness issues.
We've also got Mara who has talent but shows no sign of getting to the next level required.
Early days but there's an awful lot of transfer activity required before the season kicks off.
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Comment | Southampton Said To Have Agreed Terms With Brazilian Defender
at 11:50:43
RM surely won't consider Jack Stephens as a viable left back at the top level? He did a decent job when needed in that position but he'd be toast without constant support from the likes of Fraser dropping back to cover. Even though Ryan Manning has always given 100% we all know his limitations.
Charlie Taylor looks to be an astute signing with loads of experience however, even if now fit, Juan Larios is going to potentially need a season out on loan to rebuild his game.
Apart from the stuff available via Google etc it's impossible to know if Welington is a shoo in to the team but I'm not surprised that we're looking at another left back even if Taylor is a starter next season. |
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