VillaFaninLondon Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Yeah, I'm not sure on this one either. A few seasons ago (maybe 15/16 season) he was being touted for England, but since then he hasn't done an awful lot. The good thing is he is still young and hopefully Smith can bring him on a level like he did with Mings, but the price is high. The fact that he is slow in an area where you should be quick is also a concern, but technically he's decent. I'm praying that this turns out to be a masterstroke and he does really well for us. Personally I'd have gone back in for Amavi who I think could blossom in our current system and with our current management. Or tried for Tierney even if it was unlikely. Both Liverpool and Arsenal were looking at Targett (probably more likely as second choice left back) so there is clearly something there. I was sceptical when Mings came to us in January but that turned out to be great business, so let's hope this one does too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Not convinced he is the answer and seems around £8m too much for me in my opinion. Only shining light is Dean Smith and the fact he improves players so should have a plan for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 50 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Solid signing but valuations are disgraceful these days. Not my money but still, £17m is far too much. We only have to pay the top figure if the player's a success. If his form triggers the extra payment then they makes him a good signing surely. 5 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: To be fair it's quoted 14. 17 probably involves staying in the PL etc. Which the 3 million kinda pays itself This makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Not convinced he's going to be our number 1 LB, looks like it'll be Taylor as number 1 and Targett as number two. Really think that there would be better options abroad for the left back position 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post M_Afro Posted June 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2019 This thread makes me laugh. We haven’t even signed the kid yet and he is already too slow, too expensive and too weak. How many people have actually seen him play regularly? I like him. I remember sitting at Wembley last May and discussing his performance at length. He was quality that day. For the record, he didn’t look slow or weak. Don’t forget where we were 12 months ago Villans. Enjoy this because it is light years ahead of that place. 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Just now, supermon said: Not convinced he's going to be our number 1 LB, looks like it'll be Taylor as number 1 and Targett as number two. Really think that there would be better options abroad for the left back position I'm gobsmacked! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted June 29, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, useless said: Fans often put players down when they're leaving. Besides this website should tell us that fans aren't always the best judge of their own teams players. Absolutely. Avoid anything said after they are moving. I'd say if you take away the extreme views we as a whole are not too far off from correctly judging a player. There are exceptions (maybe Westwood?)who simply don't fit where we play them, but this is rare imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Just now, villabromsgrove said: I'm gobsmacked! Strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted June 29, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: Except when a player doesn't play week in, week out and he's understudy for a club icon. How would they judge him fairly then? Good argument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 1 minute ago, M_Afro said: I remember sitting at Wembley last May and discussing his performance at length. He was quality that day. For the record, he didn’t look slow or weak. Sums it up nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted June 29, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2019 Can't be anything than hugely positive about this - god it's good to be back!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, supermon said: Not convinced he's going to be our number 1 LB, looks like it'll be Taylor as number 1 and Targett as number two. Really think that there would be better options abroad for the left back position Mental. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, supermon said: Not convinced he's going to be our number 1 LB, looks like it'll be Taylor as number 1 and Targett as number two. That is beyond ridiculous. Buy a left back for £14m and play Taylor instead. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Not sure how much people thought we'd get this player for, Southampton turned down a £15m bid for him last summer, he was one of Fulhams best players when they were promoted, and their fans were desperate for him to sign permanently, I bet they wished they'd have paid up now, rather than signing Joe Bryan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 He will be first choice. He has no reason to leave Southampton otherwise. He wants first team football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Gotta be better value around than this,Seems like everyone is trying to rip us off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I take it, this will be announced on a Wednesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 38 minutes ago, supermon said: Not convinced he's going to be our number 1 LB, looks like it'll be Taylor as number 1 and Targett as number two. Really think that there would be better options abroad for the left back position Taylor over Targett? Not being funny but Taylor is dire, he just about got by in the championship, he would be slaughtered in the Prem. I can only see Targett coming in as no1 LB choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Lool why is this so hard to comprehend? There's two spots for the left back position, just my opinion that Taylor will start the campaign as the starting left back, I don't really rate Targett from what I've seen (yes I have seen him play for Saints) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I think peole are still in championship mode, or are vastly underrating Targett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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