Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

GetIntoEm · Post by **GetIntoEm** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:45 am

Free Nathan Tella

its coming.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:46 am

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:25 am
Tbf the comment is more about the strength of the other teams rather than their weakness. I just can’t see which other three teams are worse than them. For example i see our squad light years ahead of there’s based on current squads

I agree,

Well actually I think Sheff U will finish rock bottom.

Luton are disciplined and unique enough to spoil a few teams’ days - especially at Kennilworth Road…

I look at Sheff United and I just don’t think they’re good enough; midfield is yet another year older (Fleck/Norwood) I’d be really worried if I was them.

I’d say Ahmedhodzic is PL quality but I can’t say that about anyone else in their squad

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:47 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:30 am
It’s a loan I believe

A loan is the best deal for us because I think he's worth keeping, McNally will be a 30m defender in two years time in my opinion, his style of play reminds me of A young Gary Cahill when he was on loan from Villa

Flying Without Ings · Post by **Flying Without Ings** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:48 am

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:47 am
A loan is the best deal for us because I think he's worth keeping, McNally will be a 30m defender in two years time in my opinion, his style of play reminds me of A young Gary Cahill when he was on loan from Villa

Steady on.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:50 am

agreenwood wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:41 am
Our chairman appears to have posted a “free Nathan Tella” video his daughter has made on his Instagram.

I like the guy, but if it’s not a done deal, it’s disrespectful and embarrassing.

Oh dear

GetIntoEm · Post by **GetIntoEm** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:50 am

lad played twice for us and he's captaining Real Madrid next year

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:50 am

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:47 am
A loan is the best deal for us because I think he's worth keeping, McNally will be a 30m defender in two years time in my opinion, his style of play reminds me of A young Gary Cahill when he was on loan from Villa

And yet VK has 4 others ahead of him in the pecking order...

GetIntoEm · Post by **GetIntoEm** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:51 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:50 am
Oh dear

its a done deal, part of the reveal story.

love it

daveisaclaret · Post by **daveisaclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:51 am

Surely the Pacemaker wouldn't be posting that unless he's signing imminently. Surely.

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:52 am

agreenwood wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:41 am
Our chairman appears to have posted a “free Nathan Tella” video his daughter has made on his Instagram.

I like the guy, but if it’s not a done deal, it’s disrespectful and embarrassing.

Just posted on the ‘free Tella’ thread but Pace’s daughter runs his social media accounts.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:52 am

daveisaclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:51 am
Surely the Pacemaker wouldn't be posting that unless he's signing imminently. Surely.

That’s the only thing I can think of. Completely unprofessional if not imo.

GetIntoEm · Post by **GetIntoEm** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:52 am

she works for the club, he knows what shes doing.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:53 am

This Tella stuff is cringe.

He was meant to have had his medical back end of last week only to start for Soton in their friendly on Sat, and now we have this video.

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:54 am

GetIntoEm wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:52 am
she works for the club, he knows what shes doing.

I hope Tella is on his way but it could also be that she has been a bit naive in trying to have a bit of fun.

GetIntoEm · Post by **GetIntoEm** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:57 am

i dont mind it, its amusing.

better than the "we've still got a few fingers in pies, not sure what will come of it" lines we usually get.

UTC

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:57 am

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:22 am
That would be a good move for McNally

Stoke look really strong going into the season

They were impressive at the end of last term but Smallbone was integral and he belongs to Saints. No idea what other business they’ve done.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:58 am

ksrclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:53 am
This Tella stuff is cringe.

He was meant to have had his medical back end of last week only to start for Soton in their friendly on Sat, and now we have this video.

He didn’t have a medical last week at all but if we were signing a player who was here last season on loan then we wouldn’t need to do a full medical. That was the case with Jordan Beyer.

I agree with your first sentence though.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:59 am

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:50 am
And yet VK has 4 others ahead of him in the pecking order...

Imagine how many billions they must be worth.

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:00 pm

It’s just bizarre if the deal hasn’t been more or less done.

It’d **** off Southampton and possibly unnecessarily sour our relationship with them.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:00 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:58 am
He didn’t have a medical last week at all but if we were signing a player who was here last season on loan then we wouldn’t need to do a full medical. That was the case with Jordan Beyer.

It all originated from a poster on here who claimed he was having a medical last week which was obviously him making things up, and now the same poster is saying he’ll be with the squad for the Mainz game.

ArmchairDetective · Post by **ArmchairDetective** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:00 pm

Seems a poor move from AP to support posting that if Tella's signing isn't imminent. From an outside view it doesn't seem fair on the player or people involved with either club. But I certainly don't have any reason to question our approach to transfer dealings so far.

Sincerely hope he's signing. Big boost to us if so.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:01 pm

ksrclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:00 pm
It all originated from a poster on here who claimed he was having a medical last week which was obviously him making things up, and now the same poster is saying he’ll be with the squad for the Mainz game.

That poster I can assure you was wrong in terms of the medical

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:02 pm

agreenwood wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:00 pm
It’s just bizarre if the deal hasn’t been more or less done.

It’d **** off Southampton and possibly unnecessarily sour our relationship with them.

Even if a deal was imminent then that is disrespectful to Southampton. If it was just a fan then ok but it isn’t.

blatherwickstattoos · Post by **blatherwickstattoos** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:04 pm

I’d be very surprised if we haven’t had a bid accepted with this video. Surely the daughter of a chairman can’t be doing this sort of thing otherwise . Unless there’s something in the Mormon faith that allows it

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:05 pm

Saints fans aren't too pleased: https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/topic/59993 ... /#comments

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:05 pm

It is good we have something new to have a bit of a dig at Pace for, it's been a while

Claretnick · Post by **Claretnick** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:08 pm

williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:05 pm
Saints fans aren't too pleased: https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/topic/59993 ... /#comments

I don't imagine VK is too impressed either...

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:08 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:05 pm
It is good we have something new to have a bit of a dig at Pace for, it's been a while

Surely you can see that doing that is just wrong. It’s not having a dig.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:09 pm

agreenwood wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:00 pm
It’s just bizarre if the deal hasn’t been more or less done.

It’d **** off Southampton and possibly unnecessarily sour our relationship with them.

Completely agree.

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:10 pm

If he's signed it's just a bit of fun. IF.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:11 pm

agreenwood wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:00 pm
It’s just bizarre if the deal hasn’t been more or less done.

It’d **** off Southampton and possibly unnecessarily sour our relationship with them.

To be honest you’d hope they weren’t quite so super sensitive about something that is clearly a bit of fun.

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:11 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:05 pm
It is good we have something new to have a bit of a dig at Pace for, it's been a while

You don’t have to exist in pro or anti Pace camp to see the problem with the Chairman sharing a video about a player that belongs to another club and who we have been negotiating with - particularly a video made by his daughter who also happens to be employed by the club.

I’m a lot closer to the pro-Pace camp than I am to the one with his detractors, but this isn’t ideal. Sort of get it if he’s already signed and it’s a lead-in to the announcement, but frankly bizarre if no deal has been agreed.

blatherwickstattoos · Post by **blatherwickstattoos** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:12 pm

If the video gets deleted then the deal is off, if not it’s as good as a reveal video .

daveisaclaret · Post by **daveisaclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:12 pm

I think if you wanted to slag Pace off you'd point out how unbelievably crass it is to relate Nelson Mandela's jailing to Nathan Tella not signing for Burnley

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:12 pm

HahaYeah wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:10 pm
If he's signed it's just a bit of fun. IF.

Russell Martin was on TalkSport an hour ago saying how happy he is to have Tella with him and looking forward to working with him further.

Eloise Laws · Post by **Eloise Laws** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:12 pm

Wonder when she made the video……it was done on a rare fine day!!

blatherwickstattoos · Post by **blatherwickstattoos** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:13 pm

Apparently it’s racist too according to saints forum. They just love to play that card with Burnley at any chance

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:13 pm

Happy to read this on the fan page linked above. He always looked happy here.

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claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:13 pm

agreenwood wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:11 pm
You don’t have to exist in pro or anti Pace camp to see the problem with the Chairman sharing a video about a player that belongs to another club

Certainly helps though.

LongsideClaret · Post by **LongsideClaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:13 pm

Having seen the post I assumed the deal had been done. Just checked with with my source who says NO DEAL has been agreed yet, but we are hopeful it will happen towards the end of the window.

Incredibly embarrassing video for all concerned then if you ask me.

Paddy1882 · Post by **Paddy1882** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:14 pm

Couldn’t give 2 hoots if the Southampton fans like it or not Iv not been keen on them since they were begging with buckets before our game down there in the coyle play off season, only to then run on the pitch goading people.

In terms of doing business between clubs though it is bizarre, I find the whole Tella thing bizarre. At this point pay up or move on pretty simple really.

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:17 pm

If this deal doesn't happen then this is a mega-cringe episode.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:19 pm

daveisaclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:12 pm
I think if you wanted to slag Pace off you'd point out how unbelievably crass it is to relate Nelson Mandela's jailing to Nathan Tella not signing for Burnley

Now I’m a fully paid up sandal wearing Guardian reader, but you’d really have to be super sensitive to believe using that song was in any way relating the two!

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:23 pm

martin_p wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:11 pm
To be honest you’d hope they weren’t quite so super sensitive about something that is clearly a bit of fun.

It’s being blown out of proportion, it’s just a joke for content

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:28 pm

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:23 pm
It’s being blown out of proportion, it’s just a joke for content

Unsettling another clubs players isn’t a joke is it really?

Imagine the meltdown on here if roles were reversed and it was Benson.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:29 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:28 pm
Unsettling another clubs players isn’t a joke is it really?

Imagine the meltdown on here if roles were reversed and it was Benson.

It’s hardly a secret that we want him is it? I’m not sure how a jokey song would further ‘unsettle’ him.

GetIntoEm · Post by **GetIntoEm** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:30 pm

He's just pinned this post from last year

Welcome home nathan

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:31 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:46 am
I agree,

Well actually I think Sheff U will finish rock bottom.

Luton are disciplined and unique enough to spoil a few teams’ days - especially at Kennilworth Road…

I look at Sheff United and I just don’t think they’re good enough; midfield is yet another year older (Fleck/Norwood) I’d be really worried if I was them.

I’d say Ahmedhodzic is PL quality but I can’t say that about anyone else in their squad

I tend to agree; I am currently of the opinion Sheffield have the worst squad with Luton second worst.

Looking just at squad quality I would say Bournemouth have the third worst squad.

Not saying that’s my bottom three for this year but on reflection of squad quality I think they are comfortably the three worst

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:31 pm

I hope he hasn't pinned that tweet just now, it shows a lack of respect doing this before it has been done

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:32 pm

GetIntoEm wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:30 pm
He's just pinned this post from last year

Welcome home nathan

Pretty sure that’s been pinned for quite a while?