Neville Southall on transfers

[thomo1878]

'They need a striker for definite, a midfield player who can pass - a more expansive midfield player - and a defender.

We’ve got to this position now where, if they get two or three players, they can push on, finish fourth and get the Champions League. I don’t mind him (Moyes) selling one if he brings two in because that makes sense. If you are going to sacrifice anyone, Leighton Baines may be the one to go.

You’ve got Phil Neville to fill in (at left-back) and you’ve got Bryan Oviedo you could get away with there. I would hate it but you can’t do Fellaini at the moment because it would cost twice as much to replace him. But I’d rather they add than take away, because if you’re taking away you’re saying to the fans "We don’t care, we’re just going to sell" and I don’t think that is right at all.

They have upped their performances and the reason for that is they have got goalscorers. They’ve kept it tight before because they didn’t have that cutting edge but now they have goals all over the pitch. I don’t think we have anyone with that vision. (Darron) Gibson is not bad to be fair but he’s not there every week. Maybe by next season he would be ideal but he’s picked up a few injuries here or there. Jelavic can change a game on his own but I’d like to see someone with a bit of drive and personality. I’d like to see them have someone who can take the game by the scruff of the neck and make an impact. Someone like the character of Andrei Kanchelskis but a midfielder who can drive the team forward, maybe make a few tackles - someone like a Steven Gerrard for Everton. They don’t seem to have someone who has that drive inside them yet.'

 

[bluejock]

He's had a nightmare there has Nev.

 

[Famous Grouse]

Read this earlier, still can't believe he thinks Baines is our most saleable asset, our only truly world class player.

 

[formerly manx toffee]

Says it as he sees it.

 

[thebluefox]

He's had a nightmare there has Nev.

he said tim howard is a class keeper enough said .lost the plot big nev

 

[Maestro Haze]

Nonsense Big Nev.
Anyway if we did sell Baines how much would he worth in today's market? Not enough in my opinion.
The sort of player we cannot sell under any circumstances, and there is no reason to either.
Please keep your gob shut Mr.Southall.

 

[bignev23]

Lucky he`s not our manager then isnt it. He often says things which go against the grain.

 

[Goat]

Best keeper of his generation, without a doubt.

But that doesnt mean he talks sense.

 

[Summerskin]

Lucky he`s not our manager then isnt it. He often says things which go against the grain.

Thank God you're right, we'll have Phil Neville back in midfield in no time imwt.

 

[banno]

I think Big Nev talks sense. He is not saying he wants Baines to go but the position we are in (skint) we have to sell to buy and it will be a big star like Felli or Baines and a bit of guile in the Market from Moyes to push on. No one wants to see Baines go but how else can we raise the necessary funds to have a chance of pushing on. This is were our Chairman fails us.

 

[thomo1878]

I think Big Nev talks sense. He is not saying he wants Baines to go but the position we are in (skint) we have to sell to buy and it will be a big star like Felli or Baines and a bit of guile in the Market from Moyes to push on. No one wants to see Baines go but how else can we raise the necessary funds to have a chance of pushing on. This is were our Chairman fails us.

If we had to sell either Baines or Fellaini, I'd sell Fellaini. Baines is so consistent. Fellaini, although a world class player, can be incredibly frustrating at times.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Personally I'd rather sell Fellaini than Baines any way.

 

[neil999]

oh dear, stick to take away orders nev, greatest keeper ever, however his current football knowledge s about as good as peles

 

[Del]

'They need a striker for definite, a midfield player who can pass - a more expansive midfield player - and a defender.

We’ve got to this position now where, if they get two or three players, they can push on, finish fourth and get the Champions League. I don’t mind him (Moyes) selling one if he brings two in because that makes sense. If you are going to sacrifice anyone, Leighton Baines may be the one to go.

You’ve got Phil Neville to fill in (at left-back) and you’ve got Bryan Oviedo you could get away with there. I would hate it but you can’t do Fellaini at the moment because it would cost twice as much to replace him. But I’d rather they add than take away, because if you’re taking away you’re saying to the fans "We don’t care, we’re just going to sell" and I don’t think that is right at all.

They have upped their performances and the reason for that is they have got goalscorers. They’ve kept it tight before because they didn’t have that cutting edge but now they have goals all over the pitch. I don’t think we have anyone with that vision. (Darron) Gibson is not bad to be fair but he’s not there every week. Maybe by next season he would be ideal but he’s picked up a few injuries here or there. Jelavic can change a game on his own but I’d like to see someone with a bit of drive and personality. I’d like to see them have someone who can take the game by the scruff of the neck and make an impact. Someone like the character of Andrei Kanchelskis but a midfielder who can drive the team forward, maybe make a few tackles - someone like a Steven Gerrard for Everton. They don’t seem to have someone who has that drive inside them yet.'

 

[Goat]

If we sold Baines, we would still have to sell Fellaini in the Summer.

Baines isnt going anywhere anyway, he had a chance to leave last Summer.

Maybe we could use some of the 24m or so from the last 2 Windows we havent spent.