Aaron Ramsdale: return to Southampton confirmed

[ponsaelius]

Just now, janpawel said:

Seen a few say his passing/kicking/distribution isn't that good 

 

But I've seen a few videos on twitter that suggest otherwise? His passing into midfield looked great 

 

Though maybe it was a while ago and he'd regressed 

 

He's bit like Pickford. His long passing is good. Short passing and ability on the ball not as good (Raya was an upgrade on that) but still a lot better than Pope on that front.

[Minhosa]

2 minutes ago, LFEE said:

How much is that loan fee? Aren’t they lost to PSR so generally not advisable?

I guess, with the higher loan fee, it’s taken into account for the ‘option to buy’ price at the end of the loan. So, if we’re dropping £4m now, we might be getting a couple of that off the final fee if we activate it?

[Minhosa]

Just now, ponsaelius said:

 

He's bit like Pickford. His long passing is good. Short passing and ability on the ball not as good (Raya was an upgrade on that) but still a lot better than Pope on that front.

Pickfords distribution is superb imho. 

[Joelinton7]

41 minutes ago, Andy84 said:

Is he a bit of a shithouse ?

Definitely. Of the Pickford variety.

[gbandit]

Just now, Minhosa said:

Pickfords distribution is superb imho. 

Aye, he’s outstanding at it. The game against us at SJP last season was a perfect case study in it

[Andy84]

1 minute ago, Joelinton7 said:

Definitely. Of the Pickford variety.

Good 

[ponsaelius]

2 minutes ago, Minhosa said:

Pickfords distribution is superb imho. 

 

Long game and out of his hands it is probably the best in the league. Ball playing ability in possession and short passing game, which often seen as desirable for the biggest clubs to build from the back, not as good. He'd have had a move from Everton if it was.

 

 

Edited July 29, 2025 by ponsaelius

[janpawel]

1 minute ago, ponsaelius said:

 

He's bit like Pickford. His long passing is good. Short passing and ability on the ball not as good (Raya was an upgrade on that) but still a lot better than Pope on that front.

 

Cheers, makes sense

 

Love it when a keeper can slice open a team by passing into the midfield/forward line without lofting it

 

I guess we don't need Ederson/Raya level comfortable with the ball, just someone who can act as a +1 at times

[Optimistic Nut]

Probably complaints in 12 months time about why we didn't just sign him permanently this summer and not given  Chelsea the chance to swoop in.

[McCormick]

 

Can I just shock you? Etc.

[Fenham Mag]

What I know is that he’s a very good egg and from a good family, going off the Arsenal documentary. 
 

Welcome to Newcastle Aaron.

[Sima]

This cunt's loan finished yet?

[SteV]

8 minutes ago, LFEE said:

How much is that loan fee? Aren’t they lost to PSR so generally not advisable?

Only if you don’t end up keeping the player.

 

Assuming it gets knocked off whatever the buy price is, it’s kinda just like the first year’s amortisation if you do buy them.

[nufc123]

He gets a lot of praise for his character, so if he can get his concentration in place there may be a player.

 

 

Edited July 29, 2025 by nufc123

[Kid Icarus]

Time to start talking myself into it.

 

Apparently he had 0 errors leading to goals last season, which is pretty good while playing for that Southampton side.

 

 

[Fak]

2 minutes ago, McCormick said:

 

Can I just shock you? Etc.

 

There's a compilation for everything and everyone these days. As if someone's went digging into Ramsdales passing for an 8 minute YT clip. 

[Andy84]

Just now, Kid Icarus said:

Time to start talking myself into it.

 

Apparently he had 0 errors leading to goals last season, which is pretty good while playing for that Southampton side.

 

 

You should.

 

The fact we’ve decided to loan him in the first instance tells you everything you need to know.  We’ve filled a position needed contrary to the reports we were happy with the GK situation. Done and dusted and hopefully focus on the bigger job in the squad 

[ponsaelius]

The group therapy of this thread as we all gradually talk ourselves round is lovely.

[TRon]

3 minutes ago, Fenham Mag said:

What I know is that he’s a very good egg and from a good family, going off the Arsenal documentary. 
 

Welcome to Newcastle Aaron.

 

 

Must say I really rated him at the time of that documentary. I thought he was a top keeper back then. 

[Hanshithispantz]

3 minutes ago, gbandit said:

Aye, he’s outstanding at it. The game against us at SJP last season was a perfect case study in it

I think everyone got caught up on keepers having to be able to rabona round an attacker, playing a 1-2 into midfield, and then threading a through ball out to the winger - forgetting a fast, flat and true 80 yard drive behind the fullback is just a lot better.

[STM]

What we reckon the option fee is? Given weve shelled out 4m on the loan, im thinking 14 to make it permanent?

[Fenham Mag]

1 minute ago, ponsaelius said:

The group therapy of this thread as we all gradually talk ourselves round is lovely.

Everything is going to be ok.

[TRon]

2 minutes ago, ponsaelius said:

The group therapy of this thread as we all gradually talk ourselves round is lovely.

 

 

It's how we roll. 

[Fenham Mag]

Just now, STM said:

What we reckon the option fee is? Given weve shelled out 4m on the loan, im thinking 14 to make it permanent?

something Matt Targett shaped 

[Miggys First Goal]

6 minutes ago, McCormick said:

 

Can I just shock you? Etc.

I’m ALL in.