Topic: Southampton FC general discussion thread

[rafathegaffa83]

Rodriguez's injury is likely a big blow. I think a lot of clubs might have been interested in him in the summer prior to his injury. They'll probably spend a good portion of the summer window trying to fend off interest in Lallana, Shaw and maybe Schneiderlin. If they can keep Pochettino and some of their better players, I think they'll probably be aiming for an outside chance at Europa League qualification next season. That said, I would assume they would likely shift a big name or two (Osvaldo and maybe Shaw). A lot of their future direction depends on Liebherr's interest in continued investment

[killer-heels]

Rodriguez's injury is likely a big blow. I think a lot of clubs might have been interested in him in the summer prior to his injury. They'll probably spend a good portion of the summer window trying to fend off interest in Lallana, Shaw and maybe Schneiderlin. If they can keep Pochettino and some of their better players, I think they'll probably be aiming for an outside chance at Europa League qualification next season. That said, I would assume they would likely shift a big name or two (Osvaldo and maybe Shaw). A lot of their future direction depends on Liebherr's interest in continued investment

I think they will sell one of those you mentioned, just to keep them ticking over and not stretch themselves financially.

As good as Luke Shaw is, he is a left back and you would imagine that if they were to sell one of their top players then he would be the one and command the highest fee. They could lose him and not have as much impact as if they lost other players like Rodriguez, Lallana and Schneiderlin who are more important to their team.

[sinnermichael]

So apparently we want to sign Lallana before the World Cup then?

[robertobaggio37]

So apparently we want to sign Lallana before the World Cup then?

Yes please!

[Snail]

*ducks for cover*

[Macedonian Red Reborn]

So apparently we want to sign Lallana before the World Cup then?

I hope we don't sign him at all.

[killer-heels]

Yes please. Lallana is brilliant.

[robertobaggio37]

I hope we don't sign him at all.

He will be brilliant signing imo. English and still pretty young and what's more he will fit well in our team.

[Cpt_Reina]

I hope we don't sign him at all.

This is all the encouragement I need to get right behind this.

Wouldn't take Lallana, thinks Torres could do a job 

[Redman0151]

So apparently we want to sign Lallana before the World Cup then?

We could do a lot better for £25m than Adam Lallana...

At Southampton he can afford to go missing for games and put in a poor performance, and be the big fish in the smaller pond.


Thought with CL footy we'd be above buying overpriced British players on the back of 1 good season.


I would be right behind the lad and trust them with the deal, but meh, not impressed.

[Redman0151]

He will be brilliant signing imo. English and still pretty young and what's more he will fit well in our team.

He's 26 in two days time, not that young.

[killer-heels]

We could do a lot better for £25m than Adam Lallana...

At Southampton he can afford to go missing for games and put in a poor performance, and be the big fish in the smaller pond.


Thought with CL footy we'd be above buying overpriced British players on the back of 1 good season.


I would be right behind the lad and trust them with the deal, but meh, not impressed.

Have you even watched him this season?

[Redman0151]

Have you even watched him this season?

Yes many times, i've even been to see them play in person as I enjoy their style of football.

He's good, but not £25m good IMO, and there's always the risk of not stepping up to a team wanting to challenge.

[robertobaggio37]

He's 26 in two days time, not that young.

Has pretty much his whole career ahead of him.

[ThePeetmix]

He's class. Hope we can seal the deal.

[peachybum]

I don't really get the Lallana love. Reminds me of a few years back when everyone wanted to get Downing and Young out of a Villa side that was established in the top half under O'Neill.

[timmyonions]

I remember being sceptical about the accusition of one Daniel Sturridge.

 So with that said I'll just have to trust the managers judgement.

[tonysleft]

He's very good but I don't think he's an improvement on what you have for attacking players. I wouldn't mind seeing you shell out £20m for him rather than a quality full back.

[Macedonian Red Reborn]

He will be brilliant signing imo. English and still pretty young and what's more he will fit well in our team.

He is turning 26 in a couple of days and would cost a fortune.

We could do much better for the money required to get Lallana.

[RedSince86]

meh,was hoping either rakitic or kovacic would be on our summer wishlist.

[killer-heels]

He's very good but I don't think he's an improvement on what you have for attacking players. I wouldn't mind seeing you shell out £20m for him rather than a quality full back.

You really think we would not sign a full back because we are signing Lallana? Also our attack is amazing, we don't need better, just equal.

[viewing only]

He's very good but I don't think he's an improvement on what you have for attacking players. I wouldn't mind seeing you shell out £20m for him rather than a quality full back.

We don't necessarily need 'improvements' he could slot in for Phil/Sterling seamlessly without a drop in quality. It is our back-ups, squad rotation players that need improving upon, our first XI apart from the back 4 is probably the best in the league. At the moment, our back up AM is Lucas Leiva.

[Carly]

Would be delighted if we signed him.  Although I very much doubt we will pay £25 million.

[Passmaster Molby]

Happy with that Brendan - get it done FSG.

[ThePeetmix]

He's very good but I don't think he's an improvement on what you have for attacking players. I wouldn't mind seeing you shell out £20m for him rather than a quality full back.

We could sign a quality full back as well as Lallana.

He just has to fit in with our attacking football and he'll be a great signing. Very versatile and got goals in him.

[campioni]

Yes many times, i've even been to see them play in person as I enjoy their style of football.

He's good, but not £25m good IMO, and there's always the risk of not stepping up to a team wanting to challenge.

Where are you getting the £25m figure from?

[lorenzo23]

We could do a lot better for £25m than Adam Lallana...

At Southampton he can afford to go missing for games and put in a poor performance, and be the big fish in the smaller pond.


Thought with CL footy we'd be above buying overpriced British players on the back of 1 good season.


I would be right behind the lad and trust them with the deal, but meh, not impressed.

[tonysleft]

You really think we would not sign a full back because we are signing Lallana? Also our attack is amazing, we don't need better, just equal.

Of course not, but you are Liverpool not Man City and you don't have endless money to splurge. Most Liverpool fans I know want a CM to rotate with Gerrard/Henderson and maybe a two or three defensive players, £25m odd on Lallana would make that hard to accomplish.

But for all I know FSG could be planning to spend huge, huge money this summer. I really doubt it, but it's not entirely impossible.

[Macedonian Red Reborn]

If we have any intention of doing well in the Champions League and winning the Premier League next season, we should be pursuing the likes of Pjanic or Koke in the summer, not the next Downing.

[gamble]

Lallana is quality, a proper footballer. Would fit in beautifully. Wrap it up FSG

[Carly]

Him along with Konoplyanka would sort our attack out for next season.  Just need a Left back, centre back and a defensive midfielder to rotate with Gerrard and we'd be sorted.  We'll probably sign another striker aswell though.

Christ we might actually have a decent bench next season.

[Carly]

If we have any intention of doing well in the Champions League and winning the Premier League next season, we should be pursuing the likes of Pjanic or Koke in the summer, not the next Downing.

Sorry but anyone who compares him with Downing is talking shit.  Hes nothing like Downing. 

[robertobaggio37]

If we have any intention of doing well in the Champions League and winning the Premier League next season, we should be pursuing the likes of Pjanic or Koke in the summer, not the next Downing.

Are you dead serious? Jesus.

[RedSince86]

Of course not, but you are Liverpool not Man City and you don't have endless money to splurge. Most Liverpool fans I know want a CM to rotate with Gerrard/Henderson and maybe a two or three defensive players, £25m odd on Lallana would make that hard to accomplish.

But for all I know FSG could be planning to spend huge, huge money this summer. I really doubt it, but it's not entirely impossible.

The player i would like at southampton that would be a "bargain british and young" is their RB nathaniel clyne.

[killer-heels]

Of course not, but you are Liverpool not Man City and you don't have endless money to splurge. Most Liverpool fans I know want a CM to rotate with Gerrard/Henderson and maybe a two or three defensive players, £25m odd on Lallana would make that hard to accomplish.

But for all I know FSG could be planning to spend huge, huge money this summer. I really doubt it, but it's not entirely impossible.

Yeah but you said he isn't an improvement. With all due respect, to get players better than our attackers your talking 20m and much more.

Rodgers said 5 or 6 players. We will be spending big.

[Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word]

There are so many aspects of Lallana's game that would make him perfect for us.

- He's 25, a very good age.
- Two footed and bags of technical ability.
- Hardworking, he's in the OPTA top 5 most distance covered of any premier league player.
- Currently plays in a team that plays in a relatively similiar fashion to us.
- He's versatile, can play a number of midfield positions.

The only problem will be the transfer fee, apart from that, everything about him tells me that Rodgers will absolutely love to work with him. It's also an example of improving the squad with genuine quality. Coutinho and Lallana rotating and competing for a place is a fantastic position to be in.

[Macedonian Red Reborn]

Sorry but anyone who compares him with Downing is talking shit.  Hes nothing like Downing. 

Downing at Aston Villa was a very good player. Once he has left his level, he was fucked. The same thing will happen with Lallana.

[DangerScouse]

He will be brilliant signing imo. English and still pretty young and what's more he will fit well in our team.

What relevance is his nationality?

[killer-heels]

Downing at Aston Villa was a very good player. Once he has left his level, he was fucked. The same thing will happen with Lallana.

He wasn't that good at Villa Mac Red. Just speak to Villa fans, at the time they thought he was decent but nothing special whatsoever. He didn't stand out in many Villa games I watched.

Just speak to Southampton fans. They love Lallana and say he is that team. They would much rather the club sell Shaw than Lallana.

[ThePeetmix]

Downing at Aston Villa was a very good player. Once he has left his level, he was fucked. The same thing will happen with Lallana.

It won't. You can quote me on that. He was a good player FOR Villa but he was just a pure simple left-mid. Lallana has a lot more skill and versatility.