16 Jul 2017 09:52:26
Is it just me or is it a bit too quiet on the "transfer in" front at Southampton? The new manager has been in place for long enough now and I feel it's about time we started making some moves, enquiries and offers for players? Is there anyone we are actually interested in at this stage? I appreciate it's a long window, but we've started ore season and could do with any new signings getting in now so they can find their feet in the squad. We need a new CB at the very least! I can accept maybe we won't get a first team 20 goal a season striker as we aren't in Europe and Gallagher is back, but come on saints! Check that black box and get some batteries in it. Any interest in players you know of Ed?

{Ed002's Note - Since the change of manager I have not really been available. I will see if I can find anything out.}


1.) 17 Jul 2017
17 Jul 2017 09:43:04
Agreed. I know that 99% of players that we are linked to is just media hype. However, personally I do worry when other teams challenge us for signings, we almost always lose out and its not to the big big teams but teams in and around us. I know we can't sign everyone but surely 1 or 2.That said most of our signings are under the radar (Mane is a good example) so perhaps I should just chill. I dunno, I guess i'm just not left feeling confident during the transfer window/ s.


2.) 17 Jul 2017
17 Jul 2017 10:51:13
Whilst I don't believe we should be in this position, i. e. having a new manager, let's at least give him a chance to assess the squad and see where he feels it needs to be strengthened, rather than just buy some randoms who may or may not be better than what we have.

Personally, I think by the end of this tour he'll have his wish list into Les and things should move - IF we need anybody.


3.) 17 Jul 2017
17 Jul 2017 12:55:50
I thought Les just told the manager what he was going to get?


4.) 17 Jul 2017
17 Jul 2017 13:25:09
I agree we should give the manager time to assess the squad. just don't want to leave it so late in the window and buy from the scraps that are left - meanwhile all the better players go elsewhere and potentially to rivals. If teams around you strengthen then more often than not you need to strengthen too. unless you have an amazing team already.


5.) 17 Jul 2017
17 Jul 2017 17:16:26
Even if we just pick up a gem or 2. We definitely need a quality CB or even 2, we saw the struggle last year after fonte left in that whilst we have players that can come in and do a job, there isn't adequate cover required to last a whole season in case of injuries or suspension. Added to this, these players are now a year older and let's face it, VVD is more likely to be lining up against us than for us next season. Also I do think we need to find more goals from somewhere and it can't just be gabby that we rely on who, as yet, is unproven in this league. ✒️✒️✒️.


6.) 17 Jul 2017
17 Jul 2017 20:33:12
Jof you obviously have no idea how our club operates.


7.) 18 Jul 2017
18 Jul 2017 11:18:03
Milky, you're right. It's the really short chap who tells Les who then tells the manager!


8.) 18 Jul 2017
18 Jul 2017 12:07:38
Proving my point with your nonsense.


9.) 18 Jul 2017
18 Jul 2017 13:52:42
Surely you accept that Ross Wilson is pretty short for a grown-up?