Groundhog63 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, 54 said: Was just gonna post this, then a long political diatribe , But I'd love it if he came here, just love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Don't quite see how JWP would fit into our team, and we already got pretty decent set piece takers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 JWP predictably popular with fans but his game is 90% set-pieces and there'd be no value in his likely transfer fee. Sort of thing Everton would have done when they had money IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krybel Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, Conjo said: Don't quite see how JWP would fit into our team, and we already got pretty decent set piece takers. Not as good as JWP though. Would actually sign him for that alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Yeah, I don’t see it with JWP either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 We’re not stalking again, surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 JWP is fucking class. You lot are mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, STM said: JWP is fucking class. You lot are mental. Yeah, he is…in the right system with the right players around him. I don’t think we’d benefit to the value of his large transfer fee though, if he was playing alongside Bruno and Big Joe. He wouldn’t bring enough to the pitch that wouldn’t already be covered by those two, other than set pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Jwp wouldn’t be any form of statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I think JWP would be a statement tbh…in the sense that he’s probably one of the best players outside of the bigger clubs in the prem and is currently flavour of the month. Think we could do better for less money though. Having said that I do think he would improve our central midfield if we’re looking to retain and move the ball a bit more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Jwp wouldn’t be any form of statement. Signing a mid table PL club's best player (who also happens to be an England international)? Aye it would. It draws a line in the sand and is us saying "We're bigger than you, and we know it." I get that he's not as good as Bruno, but it's way easier to cherry pick the best players from Ligue 1 teams not called PSG than it is to sign another PL club's star academy product who's in his prime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, Manxst said: Yeah, he is…in the right system with the right players around him. I don’t think we’d benefit to the value of his large transfer fee though, if he was playing alongside Bruno and Big Joe. He wouldn’t bring enough to the pitch that wouldn’t already be covered by those two, other than set pieces. And whilst I get that to an extent, we need to get out of this idea of only having 11 players. We need a squad. Given his passing range, I could easily see JWP playing the Shelvey role, releasing Bruno. One of the benefits of JWP is his versatility. On the other hand, for the 40m that they would want... we could just sign Paqueta for a few extra quid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Signing a mid table PL club's best player (who also happens to be an England international)? Aye it would. It draws a line in the sand and is us saying "We're bigger than you, and we know it." I get that he's not as good as Bruno, but it's way easier to cherry pick the best players from Ligue 1 teams not called PSG than it is to sign another PL club's star academy product who's in his prime. We are bigger than Southampton we don’t need to overpay for JWP to prove it. I’m not saying he’s bad or anything of that nature, but given the price and how much FFP seems to be cropping up it seems a poor use of resources to me. On the flip side, I can see some logic if we are continuing with our system and he was the Shelvey replacement, especially if we sign a right winger who is quick and willing to run behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Joelinton Bruno JWP Or: Joelinton JWP Bruno Either of these would work but actually, Howe might want Bruno and JWP in a double pivot. BTW, I don't for one second think we are in for him. He won't leave the Saints IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, STM said: we could just sign Paqueta for a few extra quid. Haha just the extra odd 20m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I’d prefer Bissouma but the fact Dan Ashworth is here and we haven’t shown the slightest interest tells it’s own story. I know JWP is a better player than just his free kicks but not sure where he fits in. Our midfield seems like a collection of odd parts at the moment. Like where does Willock even fit in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I rate JWP, but I don’t think we need or require that type of player right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) JWP is a fantastic player. Obviously he gets a lot attention for his set pieces but his overall play is really good too. I hate saying this because it sets off the gammon klaxons but if he was coming from a La Liga team (where I think he’d do very well) with tilde letters in his name he’d get more of the respect he deserves imo. Edited June 16, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Just now, Dr Jinx said: I’d prefer Bissouma but the fact Dan Ashworth is here and we haven’t shown the slightest interest tells it’s own story. I know JWP is a better player than just his free kicks but not sure where he fits in. Our midfield seems like a collection of odd parts at the moment. Like where does Willock even fit in? How do we know this though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, STM said: And whilst I get that to an extent, we need to get out of this idea of only having 11 players. We need a squad. Given his passing range, I could easily see JWP playing the Shelvey role, releasing Bruno. One of the benefits of JWP is his versatility. On the other hand, for the 40m that they would want... we could just sign Paqueta for a few extra quid. Agreed. But if we’re spending £40m on JWP, then there are other positions which are in greater need, rather than for a ‘squad’ player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) Jules Kounde name being dropped? Edited June 16, 2022 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 JWP has a contract until 2026 unless they really need the money Southampton can demand a kings ransom. I’d 100% have him here but the price tag will be prohibitive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Just now, mighty__mag said: Joules Kounde name being dropped? Barca or Chelsea. Fuck all chance he comes here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Just now, mighty__mag said: Joules Kounde name being dropped? Oh where? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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