Go Junior GO Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 what is going on there, IMO They are going back from where they came can honestly see them back in league one in 2 years looks like the owner is cashing in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Is it something like 8 first team players sold now? Cashing in by the owners is certainly what it looks like, which would be a shame as they have become a rare example of the right way to do things in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phileas Fogg Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Jay rod, clyne, wanyama and ward prowse also have admirers. Other problem for them is that now they have money clubs will expect them to pay premium! Tough job for koeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 It seems more like a snowball effect after they sold Lambert and Lallana: the others that have left don't appear to want to stick around in what will be a very average team next season. Although there is still time to bring some replacements in and I can't see Koeman not having some lined up. Things can change very quickly in football and if they announce four decent signings this week then the whole fear factor surrounding them lifts. The owner, Katherine Liebherr is a billionaire and the club is financially secure, so they have no need to cash in on their assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 More about the players wanting to leave more than Southampton wanting to cash in by the looks of it They've been terrific for 3 years, but once they went up and performed then this was always going to happen. Hope that they can invest the money wisely and keep improving, been a breath of fresh air in recent years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Liverpool now linked with Rodriguez; as my 'Pool supporting mate said this morning, "we should have just got Barca to pay for Suarez in Southampton vouchers..." They have more to come through from the Academy, but it's the experience lost that's the issue. The Serbian (I think?) lad they signed from Dutch football is supposed to be talented and they've been linked with Leroy Fer from Norwich this morning. Lovren will be hard to replace, but it's not impossible. They just need to get on with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyderiup Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hear Rodgers has also made an enquiry about the Southampton tea lady (for employment you filthy bastards) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray White Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 They will be fine, Koeman is a good manager by all accounts and there are worse teams in the PL this season than them. What's more they will be bringing through more good quality young players once more such as Targett (mentioned above), Gallacher, Stephens and McQueen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 There was a good tweet last night, Liverpool had put a bid in for Alastair Cook after he'd performed well in Southampton...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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reddogkev Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 You wonder when the Southampton exodus is going to end. But damn do they have some serious spending power now, they'll be able to revamp the squad with at least five top new players. The sale of Shaw was tremendous for them, they'll be able to replace him from the academy or spend perhaps ten million to do the job, and still be in serious profit with that one. The big problem they could face is breaking this sudden selling trend and making that first big purchase. Unless they do that quickly, other players may be reluctant to join them, and then Schneiderlin, Rodrigues, perhaps Boruc and Ramirez, will be looking for the exit door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 You wonder when the Southampton exodus is going to end. But damn do they have some serious spending power now, they'll be able to revamp the squad with at least five top new players. The sale of Shaw was tremendous for them, they'll be able to replace him from the academy or spend perhaps ten million to do the job, and still be in serious profit with that one. The big problem they could face is breaking this sudden selling trend and making that first big purchase. Unless they do that quickly, other players may be reluctant to join them, and then Schneiderlin, Rodrigues, perhaps Boruc and Ramirez, will be looking for the exit door. You hope they can get the players in, and get them working together quickly If they don't all that money isn't going to help, what could be a very tough season. I would imagine Koeman has his eyes on some very affordable dutch talent though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Now I would be worried about southampton if I were a fan they've just sold there best young defender (behind Shaw) to Arsenal, Callum Chambers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ten minutes of rough Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 what is going on there, IMO They are going back from where they came can honestly see them back in league one in 2 years looks like the owner is cashing in Typically it is sound financial management, they 'robbed' Liverpool as the reds had a hole burning in their pockets from Suarez, they will use the money to buy one or two and let their academy bring in some youth, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Cant see Southampton struggling or having fans protesting if I am honest, would be good to watch if it did happen after their sneaky opening of an academy in Bath, added to the fact their supporters are a little smug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Red-Robbo Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 They will be fine, Koeman is a good manager by all accounts and there are worse teams in the PL this season than them. What's more they will be bringing through more good quality young players once more such as Targett (mentioned above), Gallacher, Stephens and McQueen. Very much "this". A good summary of the situ from Mr White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 what is going on there, IMO They are going back from where they came can honestly see them back in league one in 2 years looks like the owner is cashing in The season after next, Southampton will be our whipping boys in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 They should have been signing players as they were selling them, now they have plenty of cash stockpiled and clubs knowing they have plenty while needing to get players in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 looks like Rodriguez and Schneiderlin off to Spurs as well and Osvaldo being offloaded....no big loss mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 I think if I were a Southampton fan I'd be flattered that other teams wanted my players...I'd be pretty hacked off they were getting them mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 The season after next, Southampton will be our whipping boys in the Championship. Again. 6 points off them last time and don't think we conceded a goal. Can we play you every week, Saints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Again. 6 points off them last time and don't think we conceded a goal. Can we play you every week, Saints? Yep and they never lost a home game in 2011 until we turned up at St Mary's in their last home game that calendar year and against the odds won 1-0. Was ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Perhaps they have a lot of confidence in the next generation that their terrific youth policy may produce? We should have done this back in the 70's Alan Dicks built a great team that was founded around our youth policy, but then stifled the next generation by tying the first teamers to long term contracts. We should have cashed in on the Gerry Gow generation and brought through the next wave. Going to watch the reserves in those days was as entertaining as the first team, I think players like John Bain and others would have proved to have been even better than those they were trying to replace, but so many of them disappeared through lack of opportunities. Of course in those days there were only one, then two subs allowed on the bench, so there were even fewer chances for youngsters. It did however seem that some players played no matter who fit (or not) they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 They will be fine, Koeman is a good manager by all accounts and there are worse teams in the PL this season than them. What's more they will be bringing through more good quality young players once more such as Targett (mentioned above), Gallacher, Stephens and McQueen. They may have to bite the "Bullet" and pay over the odds for replacements. On a serious note if suddenly they are buying in a raft of players does this mean the end of their amazing academy ? Will the top youngsters have to look elsewhere for match time ? Should i wear a white or blue shirt to work today ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoch Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Can't blame them for selling their players, big clubs have come in with top money for them. That 90m will fund their accademy for years to come and as the past proves this crop of players isn't a one off. They will produce more quality youngsters. They actually still have a decent side (assuming the sale is over) and i will be suprised if they go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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