Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 They don’t seem to be comparing him to Betrand when they describe him as “runs like he’s towing a caravan” or like he’s “running into a head wind”. That’s two comments but the consensus seems that he’s slow and not all that good at defending. This seems more like a Steve Bruce signing: massively over paying for an average English player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I think its a good signing, there is real upside to Targett. The price might seem high but again we are paying for potential 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 31 minutes ago, Morley_crosses_to_Withe said: They don’t seem to be comparing him to Betrand when they describe him as “runs like he’s towing a caravan” or like he’s “running into a head wind”. That’s two comments but the consensus seems that he’s slow and not all that good at defending. This seems more like a Steve Bruce signing: massively over paying for an average English player. i saw a saints review of him, what they said was he wont be bursting up and down the line for 90 minutes like Bertrand, but what he does do that Bertrand doesnt is he can regularly pick 40 yard balls, through balls and has a great cross on him etc, and is very tidy on the ball. No idea if that is true tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted June 29, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Morley_crosses_to_Withe said: They don’t seem to be comparing him to Betrand when they describe him as “runs like he’s towing a caravan” or like he’s “running into a head wind”. That’s two comments but the consensus seems that he’s slow and not all that good at defending. This seems more like a Steve Bruce signing: massively over paying for an average English player. I mean, even if you have your doubts - we are not doing what Bruce would do, in any shape or form. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted June 29, 2019 Moderator Share Posted June 29, 2019 I believe Southampton sent 21 Savage to the negotiations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eholm Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 1 hour ago, villan-scott said: Saints fans coming in stating he has a real lack of pace. Not ideal, but hopefully can ensure he is positionally sound to negate the fact he lacks a bit of pace. My sentiments exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Albrighton Posted June 29, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2019 We’re operating in a market where Man Utd are paying £50m for a right back with a single season under his belt. I’m not getting too hung up on £14m - £17m. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jareth said: I mean, even if you have your doubts - we are not doing what Bruce would do, in any shape or form. Not in general, no, but this signing has a Bruce-esque whiff about it. Maybe I’m expecting too much, but if we’re signing players from Southampton, I want us to be buying the kind of player who is going to cause uproar amongst their fans because he’s being sold. In Targett’s case, it seems to be a collective shrug of the shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 A few left back transfers into the PL from the last few years... Summer 2017 Andy Robertson £9m Emerson to Chelsea £20m Kieran Gibbs £7.5m Summer 2018 Jonny to Wolves around £18m Digne to Everton around £18m Diego Rico to the always horrific in the transfer market Bournemouth was £15m Bernardo to Brighton £9m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 The Southampton fans who are saying he was too slow or lightweight are obviously just picking something to help them feel better about one of their academy graduates leaving and potentially becoming successful for another club. It's a coping strategy. I imagine he'll be our fastest full back if/when he arrives. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, MaVilla said: Not being funny but Taylor is dire, he just about got by in the championship Not being funny, but you're definitely being kind. I think he was being carried the whole season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Bristol City have just sold a left-back for £13m who've never even played in the Premier league, and wasn't as good for them as Targett was for Fulham in the championship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Brumstopdogs said: Much more palatable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Jim White knows nothing. Wouldn't be surprised if that's a favour being asked from our side. Muddy the waters to lower the fee in the public eye. Not sure on Sam Wallace, but we all know how well connected John Percy is with Midlands football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 So it’s actually 11m how is that expensive based on days market? When you have championship players being quoted 20 to 40m and they have never even played in premier league. Justin a league one player went for 10 alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 He’s not fast but is tall and can pass/put in a cross. We know Smith likes fullbacks who get crosses in so it seems like he will fit our system. I also like having a tall fullback to help defend on corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 £11m really isn't much these days. Didn't we pay something like £9m for Warnock 10 years ago? Now THAT was a lot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, useless said: Bristol City have just sold a left-back for £13m who've never even played in the Premier league, and wasn't as good for them as Targett was for Fulham in the championship. Bournemouth are honestly an embarrassment the prices they pay. Being better than them ain't anything to shout about. Solanke £21m Lerma £30m Jordon Ibe £20m Brad Smith £6m Diego Rico £15m Max Gradel £10m Mepham £15m to never play him Benik Afobe £14m to never play him They're lucky Howe is such a good coach and they have a core of players they've had for years that do well for them consistently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I’ve never seen him play so can’t really comment. As for the fans opinion of him most fans don’t know what they are talking about but if pretty much all of them are happy his leaving then it’s a bit worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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