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Southampton reach deal over transfer of Dutch defender Alexander Büttner from Vitesse
1:50pm Friday 6th July 2012 in Sport
By Dan Kerins, Digital Editor
Alexander Büttner
Vitesse Arnhem have said they have reached an agreement with Saints over the transfer of left back Alexander Büttner.
The Dutch club posted a statement on their website this afternoon.
The Eredivise side claim Saints today submitted an improved offer for the left back, meeting Vitesse's evaluation of the 23-year-old.
It is understood Büttner is now trying to sort out personal terms with Saints before sealing the move.
Fulham, QPR and Werder Bremen have also been tracking the player.
Buttner has made his name with the Eredivisie outfit at left back, even making the provisional Netherlands squad for Euro 2012.
But he has also played as a winger for Vitesse, while he came through the ranks at Ajax as a more central attacking player.
Vitesse have been resigned to losing the player this summer, with Buttner having just one year left on his current contract.
He has been allowed to travel to England to visit interested clubs, including Fulham and QPR as well as Saints.
German side Werder Bremen are also interested, but Buttner has made it clear from the start that St Mary’s is his choice.
Comments(62)
BlandfordSaint
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2:01pm Fri 6 Jul 12
SO50 Saint
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2:03pm Fri 6 Jul 12
legod7
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2:03pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Saints+Wigan fan
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2:06pm Fri 6 Jul 12
OzSaintDave75
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2:07pm Fri 6 Jul 12
devonsaint2
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2:09pm Fri 6 Jul 12
7willj77
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2:20pm Fri 6 Jul 12
I'd be worried if I was a Reading or Hammers fan, they seem to be spending BIG on wages, nice to see we are keeping things simple!
Alicesdad
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2:25pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Low profile! No fuss!
Just simple good business!
We now have a very good player who wants to play for us.
Good start to the weekend !!
;-)
JasperAG
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2:31pm Fri 6 Jul 12
GK
Davis
NEED
DL
Fox
Buttner
DR
Richardson
NEED
DC
Fonte
Hooiveld
NEED
NEED
ML
Lallana
NEED
MR
NEED
NEED
MC
Cork
Morgan
NEED
NEED
CF
Lambert
Lee
Sharp
J-Rod
Guly
There are 14 out of 23 spots complete in my mind. With 7 additions needed over the next three season to have a team assured of retaining its place in the premier league every season.
I'd also keep Chaplow, Butterfield and De Ridder until better players are found.
I'd listen to serious offers for everyone else.
Right side of midfield, a central defender, 'keeper and a central midfielder are musts for the start of this season.
Good to see the four kids join the first team squad, they'll hopefully fill a few of the slots over the next few seasons.
St Retford
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2:38pm Fri 6 Jul 12
St Retford
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2:38pm Fri 6 Jul 12
NicolaTheDon
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2:46pm Fri 6 Jul 12
northernsaint70
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2:48pm Fri 6 Jul 12
JasperAG wrote:Don't see a lot on this I would disagree with. Cannot see Saints changing that many players though as i feel Nigel will be loyal to his squad. I think Hammond is under rated and is our engine at times. New left back a great signing
This looks pretty certain so I'll assume it's happening. This is my view of our Premier League quality squad: GK Davis NEED DL Fox Buttner DR Richardson NEED DC Fonte Hooiveld NEED NEED ML Lallana NEED MR NEED NEED MC Cork Morgan NEED NEED CF Lambert Lee Sharp J-Rod Guly There are 14 out of 23 spots complete in my mind. With 7 additions needed over the next three season to have a team assured of retaining its place in the premier league every season. I'd also keep Chaplow, Butterfield and De Ridder until better players are found. I'd listen to serious offers for everyone else. Right side of midfield, a central defender, 'keeper and a central midfielder are musts for the start of this season. Good to see the four kids join the first team squad, they'll hopefully fill a few of the slots over the next few seasons.
Optimus Prime's Little Toe
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3:03pm Fri 6 Jul 12
JasperAG
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3:07pm Fri 6 Jul 12
northernsaint70 wrote:I'm not suggesting that much change this year or next, but those are the ones whose contracts I'd keep topped up.
JasperAG wrote:Don't see a lot on this I would disagree with. Cannot see Saints changing that many players though as i feel Nigel will be loyal to his squad. I think Hammond is under rated and is our engine at times. New left back a great signing
This looks pretty certain so I'll assume it's happening. This is my view of our Premier League quality squad: GK Davis NEED DL Fox Buttner DR Richardson NEED DC Fonte Hooiveld NEED NEED ML Lallana NEED MR NEED NEED MC Cork Morgan NEED NEED CF Lambert Lee Sharp J-Rod Guly There are 14 out of 23 spots complete in my mind. With 7 additions needed over the next three season to have a team assured of retaining its place in the premier league every season. I'd also keep Chaplow, Butterfield and De Ridder until better players are found. I'd listen to serious offers for everyone else. Right side of midfield, a central defender, 'keeper and a central midfielder are musts for the start of this season. Good to see the four kids join the first team squad, they'll hopefully fill a few of the slots over the next few seasons.
The others I'd slowly offload as "Buttner Level" players are picked up by the bus.
saintkenny
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3:09pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Saints+Wigan fan wrote:hope he plays left back .as fox is good going forward but a poor defender .he lets his man go to much .i am not surprised we have got a new left back what so ever
I'm hoping he can play right back cus we have fox, and no prem quality right back, but good to see the cheque book coming out again COYR
Mush On The Beach
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3:15pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Sally Hamilton Original
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3:18pm Fri 6 Jul 12
SaintPC
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3:31pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Ageas SFC
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3:33pm Fri 6 Jul 12
saintsdan
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3:43pm Fri 6 Jul 12
milton road
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3:45pm Fri 6 Jul 12
We have Morgan, Jack and RC challenging for centre midfield, Need a strong tackling playmaker for centre midfield imo. Cover for at least 1 centre back and a second keeper. As a bare minimum.
Ashley Charles Pragnell
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3:46pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Alicesdad
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3:48pm Fri 6 Jul 12
saintsdan wrote:Indeed. Well said!!
Thats two great signings so far I dont understand why people are worried were not spending. No news is good news means NC is busy making deals happen and spending time talking to papers about it. Every signing so far has been the right move.
oldsaint42
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3:49pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Alicesdad wrote:You called it correctly, it looks like we will have a good player that WANT'S to play for the Saints, as a team player which is more important than buying big names who play just for the money.
Sound purhcase !! Shrewd!
Low profile! No fuss!
Just simple good business!
We now have a very good player who wants to play for us.
Good start to the weekend !!
;-)
oldsaint42
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3:49pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Alicesdad wrote:You called it correctly, it looks like we will have a good player that WANT'S to play for the Saints, as a team player which is more important than buying big names who play just for the money.
Sound purhcase !! Shrewd!
Low profile! No fuss!
Just simple good business!
We now have a very good player who wants to play for us.
Good start to the weekend !!
;-)
nbastar
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3:52pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Alicesdad
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4:02pm Fri 6 Jul 12
The options this presents for Nigel are enormous. The "Southampton style" is taking shape very nicely indeed.
Now be patient everyone... another midfielder and a goalkeeper will be under the tree when we wake up in the morning.
Might not be tomorrow morning though.. so have patience !!
NC and NA are on the case. You know its going to be good.
The pint is not just half full, its almost brimming over.
The fat billionaires will be quaking in their GulfStreams when they realise they have to play us. Can't wait. That Sheikh Yer bouti at Man City has lots to worry about. Your boys are going to be drubbed and the whole world will see it on TV. Live
Big scalps are going to be taken next season. We are going to be sensational. They will need to widen the M3 to cope with the multitudes coming to see us. Extra runways will be laid at Eastleigh airport as the overseas clubs come to the shrine of St Nigel to worship. That overpaid bunch of has-beens on MOTD are going to have to find new vocabulary to express their awe of our skill and devastating results.
Smile d*mn you smile !!!!!
RG8 to the SMS
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4:12pm Fri 6 Jul 12
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=rRGb9JS_-
OU
saintsdan
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4:14pm Fri 6 Jul 12
insane saint
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4:19pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Saints+Wigan fan wrote:fox wont cut it in my opinion he gets caught out to often and nanni would rip him a new one.
I'm hoping he can play right back cus we have fox, and no prem quality right back, but good to see the cheque book coming out again COYR
Saints+Wigan fan
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4:32pm Fri 6 Jul 12
We all know his defending isn't the best in the world but I would say its better than Frazers or Butterfields.
I'm hoping for a few more defenders yet.
Strasbourg Saint
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4:41pm Fri 6 Jul 12
RG8 to the SMS wrote:Just what we need.
Looks good and still quite young.
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=rRGb9JS_-
OU
The blocks are slowly being cemented into place.
King Sausage
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4:48pm Fri 6 Jul 12
legod7 wrote:I can't believe it's not Buttner
Believe it when it is on the OS website, but looks a good signing
Confucious
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5:15pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Yes, "just what we need". But according to JasperAG (above) we also need another eight NEEDs (as listed). Given the SKY TV windfall, we should not remain needlessly needy. Indeed, I think we can well afford two MUST-HAVEs, an ESSENTIAL and three INDISPENSIBLES - plus a DESIRABLE and a REQUISITE.
RG8 to the SMS wrote:Just what we need.
Looks good and still quite young.
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=rRGb9JS_-
OU
The blocks are slowly being cemented into place.
As it is rather long I won't be having INDISPENSIBLE on the back of my new shirt even if we get him. I will stick with LEE even though it's only one letter less than NEED. Nevertheless, I may score some points for myself by buying a shirt for the wife with DESIRABLE on it.
slugger
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5:18pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Confucious wrote:but is she ?
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Yes, "just what we need". But according to JasperAG (above) we also need another eight NEEDs (as listed). Given the SKY TV windfall, we should not remain needlessly needy. Indeed, I think we can well afford two MUST-HAVEs, an ESSENTIAL and three INDISPENSIBLES - plus a DESIRABLE and a REQUISITE.
RG8 to the SMS wrote:Just what we need.
Looks good and still quite young.
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=rRGb9JS_-
OU
The blocks are slowly being cemented into place.
As it is rather long I won't be having INDISPENSIBLE on the back of my new shirt even if we get him. I will stick with LEE even though it's only one letter less than NEED. Nevertheless, I may score some points for myself by buying a shirt for the wife with DESIRABLE on it.
Strasbourg Saint
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5:28pm Fri 6 Jul 12
slugger wrote:Fair question, Slugger and, more importantly, does she get on with Aunt Elpeth?
Confucious wrote:but is she ?
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Yes, "just what we need". But according to JasperAG (above) we also need another eight NEEDs (as listed). Given the SKY TV windfall, we should not remain needlessly needy. Indeed, I think we can well afford two MUST-HAVEs, an ESSENTIAL and three INDISPENSIBLES - plus a DESIRABLE and a REQUISITE.
RG8 to the SMS wrote:Just what we need.
Looks good and still quite young.
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=rRGb9JS_-
OU
The blocks are slowly being cemented into place.
As it is rather long I won't be having INDISPENSIBLE on the back of my new shirt even if we get him. I will stick with LEE even though it's only one letter less than NEED. Nevertheless, I may score some points for myself by buying a shirt for the wife with DESIRABLE on it.
As for your thoughts, Confucious, surely, that would leave IRRESISTIBLE on the bench and I thought he had only agreed to sign if guarenteed to start every match.
I just hope Man City sign Sneezy, Sleepy, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Bashful and Grumpy before the 19th of August.
Anyway, what ever happened to that guy in Scotland called INVINSIBLE? He seemed to score a few.
seventh-junction
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6:17pm Fri 6 Jul 12
King Sausage wrote:lol
legod7 wrote:I can't believe it's not Buttner
Believe it when it is on the OS website, but looks a good signing
hedge end bob
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6:43pm Fri 6 Jul 12
You can only sit back and admire the way the club is building for the future whilst taking care of the present day. Iwas miffed when my seat went up by so much but, it does not seem quite so painfull now and come the season K O . N C and N A with a couple of bits of more magic could have completely wiped the pain away altogether.
Cant wait for next SATURDAY 'S 5 pm kick off. Just hope there are THOUSANDS like me that feel they OWE IT TO MARKUS TO BE THERE.
Confucious
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6:45pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Strasbourg Saint wrote:They haven't really got on too well since Auntie Elspeth stayed here in May. Eventually the wife told her that she needed more space and so Auntie Elspeth locked her outside all day.
slugger wrote:Fair question, Slugger and, more importantly, does she get on with Aunt Elpeth?
Confucious wrote:but is she ?
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Yes, "just what we need". But according to JasperAG (above) we also need another eight NEEDs (as listed). Given the SKY TV windfall, we should not remain needlessly needy. Indeed, I think we can well afford two MUST-HAVEs, an ESSENTIAL and three INDISPENSIBLES - plus a DESIRABLE and a REQUISITE.
RG8 to the SMS wrote:Just what we need.
Looks good and still quite young.
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=rRGb9JS_-
OU
The blocks are slowly being cemented into place.
As it is rather long I won't be having INDISPENSIBLE on the back of my new shirt even if we get him. I will stick with LEE even though it's only one letter less than NEED. Nevertheless, I may score some points for myself by buying a shirt for the wife with DESIRABLE on it.
As for your thoughts, Confucious, surely, that would leave IRRESISTIBLE on the bench and I thought he had only agreed to sign if guarenteed to start every match.
I just hope Man City sign Sneezy, Sleepy, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Bashful and Grumpy before the 19th of August.
Anyway, what ever happened to that guy in Scotland called INVINSIBLE? He seemed to score a few.
My Uncle Wei told me secretly that he plays the 8mm film of his wedding to Auntie Elspeth at least once a month. He plays it backwards so he can watch himself walking out of the church a free man.
Fatty x Ford Worker
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7:32pm Fri 6 Jul 12
slugger
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7:40pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:zzzzzzzz
ME UNCLE DUTCH SAID HE IS SLOW ME PARROT PERCY BETTER THAN HIM!
perry taine
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7:42pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Saints+Wigan fan wrote:He wont play at right back !!!
I'm hoping he can play right back cus we have fox, and no prem quality right back, but good to see the cheque book coming out again COYR
Fatty x Ford Worker
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8:21pm Fri 6 Jul 12
slugger wrote:ZZZ donkey kong!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:zzzzzzzz
ME UNCLE DUTCH SAID HE IS SLOW ME PARROT PERCY BETTER THAN HIM!
Over the Edge
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8:24pm Fri 6 Jul 12
nbastar wrote:I remember people saying the same Joos, hopefully the lad will prove himself just as Joos has.
I've heard from a Dutch work colleague that Buttner isn't a particularly good player. He was part of the Ajax youth squad, but didn't do too well, so they got rid of him, but that might of all changed, and from looking at his stats he scored about 5 goals last season, half of what he has scored in his career total. But am gonna stay optimistic about him, and hope he lives up to his expectations at Saints.
slugger
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8:27pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:kid's stuff !
slugger wrote:ZZZ donkey kong!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:zzzzzzzz
ME UNCLE DUTCH SAID HE IS SLOW ME PARROT PERCY BETTER THAN HIM!
lordshill loyal
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8:33pm Fri 6 Jul 12
Saint Marlin
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9:04pm Fri 6 Jul 12
slugger
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9:12pm Fri 6 Jul 12
SaintinCanada
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9:12pm Fri 6 Jul 12
slugger wrote:Please keep the comments coming Fatso. Every time you post it makes me feel so smart and intelligent.
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:kid's stuff !slugger wrote:ZZZ donkey kong!Fatty x Ford Worker wrote: ME UNCLE DUTCH SAID HE IS SLOW ME PARROT PERCY BETTER THAN HIM!zzzzzzzz
ElliotP
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9:13pm Fri 6 Jul 12
saintmac
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9:16pm Fri 6 Jul 12
was me getting worried about the lack of activity.
Just a goalie to go,then, assuming we sign Buttner.
flashhart2000
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9:20pm Fri 6 Jul 12
upwherewebelong
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11:15pm Fri 6 Jul 12
ElliotP
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10:14am Sat 7 Jul 12
upwherewebelong wrote:Considering that Vitesse Arnhem posted a statement on their official website saying that we have agreed a fee for Buttner I would say it isn't media driven. Have a look for yourself.
Hmmm not sure I believe this one as nothing at all on the official site. Call me a cynic but with J rod and Davis it was on the OS fairly quickly this one seems entirely media driven. So believe it when I see it but if true i'm 100% in favour.
7willj77
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10:18am Sat 7 Jul 12
(or however you spell it!)
J.P.M
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2:07pm Sat 7 Jul 12
Saintade
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7:50pm Sat 7 Jul 12
JasperAG wrote:You forgot Dan Harding is still here...one of our best players last season.
This looks pretty certain so I'll assume it's happening. This is my view of our Premier League quality squad:
GK
Davis
NEED
DL
Fox
Buttner
DR
Richardson
NEED
DC
Fonte
Hooiveld
NEED
NEED
ML
Lallana
NEED
MR
NEED
NEED
MC
Cork
Morgan
NEED
NEED
CF
Lambert
Lee
Sharp
J-Rod
Guly
There are 14 out of 23 spots complete in my mind. With 7 additions needed over the next three season to have a team assured of retaining its place in the premier league every season.
I'd also keep Chaplow, Butterfield and De Ridder until better players are found.
I'd listen to serious offers for everyone else.
Right side of midfield, a central defender, 'keeper and a central midfielder are musts for the start of this season.
Good to see the four kids join the first team squad, they'll hopefully fill a few of the slots over the next few seasons.
AuntieElspeth
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12:10am Mon 9 Jul 12
Confucious wrote:Dear me, so long away, Aunt Fanny has had so many problems (less said etc...), so I have been unable to keep track of you boys and girls back in Hampshire. Currently stopping off in Italy, very hot, such a shame those spanish boys made my hotel people so dreary at breakfast last Monday.
Strasbourg Saint wrote:They haven't really got on too well since Auntie Elspeth stayed here in May. Eventually the wife told her that she needed more space and so Auntie Elspeth locked her outside all day.
slugger wrote:Fair question, Slugger and, more importantly, does she get on with Aunt Elpeth?
Confucious wrote:but is she ?
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Yes, "just what we need". But according to JasperAG (above) we also need another eight NEEDs (as listed). Given the SKY TV windfall, we should not remain needlessly needy. Indeed, I think we can well afford two MUST-HAVEs, an ESSENTIAL and three INDISPENSIBLES - plus a DESIRABLE and a REQUISITE.
RG8 to the SMS wrote:Just what we need.
Looks good and still quite young.
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=rRGb9JS_-
OU
The blocks are slowly being cemented into place.
As it is rather long I won't be having INDISPENSIBLE on the back of my new shirt even if we get him. I will stick with LEE even though it's only one letter less than NEED. Nevertheless, I may score some points for myself by buying a shirt for the wife with DESIRABLE on it.
As for your thoughts, Confucious, surely, that would leave IRRESISTIBLE on the bench and I thought he had only agreed to sign if guarenteed to start every match.
I just hope Man City sign Sneezy, Sleepy, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Bashful and Grumpy before the 19th of August.
Anyway, what ever happened to that guy in Scotland called INVINSIBLE? He seemed to score a few.
My Uncle Wei told me secretly that he plays the 8mm film of his wedding to Auntie Elspeth at least once a month. He plays it backwards so he can watch himself walking out of the church a free man.
Anyway, one of my lovely boys said that all is going well in Southampton sorting out the team for the footie, and I just wanted to say I will be back for Mr Liebherrs Cup presentation and I want to see a spectacular show from all you boys!
Tirau Dan
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8:03am Mon 9 Jul 12
Good Vibrations should be the theme tune of the season and it should be send a shiver up the prem. The Saints are Coming!
Dutch Saints Fan
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9:39pm Mon 9 Jul 12
Future Dutch International!
mattletisser is god says...
2:01pm Fri 6 Jul 12