Gavin Bazunu G Standard Liege (loan from Southampton) b.2002

**tetsujin1979** · 18/05/2023, 12:24 AM

Seems to come from football insider
Read into that what you will

**Snapshot** · 18/05/2023, 4:08 AM

Originally Posted by weldoninhio

Spurs linked with a �15m move for Bazunu

Linked! Tottenham haven't even got a manager.

**John83** · 18/05/2023, 5:23 AM

Originally Posted by Snapshot

Linked! Tottenham haven't even got a manager.

Managers don't have the control of transfers they used to. They have input, and some of them have a lot of pull, but they're just one part of a team these days.

**Snapshot** · 18/05/2023, 6:21 AM

Originally Posted by John83

Managers don't have the control of transfers they used to. They have input, and some of them have a lot of pull, but they're just one part of a team these days.

You're right, John, but Spurs seem all over the shop. I cannot see logic in Bazunu going there or Spurs wanting him. But nonetheless I'll cloak myself in the warm and fuzzy mantra of "he's young, promising and I hope I'm wrong". And I have been wrong (once or maybe twice), but nobody noticed or gave a rat's.

**Stuttgart88** · 23/05/2023, 11:50 AM

So, it'd appear that Bazunu was not Southampton's problem!

**pineapple stu** · 23/05/2023, 12:41 PM

Or that McCarthy was just as bad.

Any stats you look at show they've both definitely been part of the problem. Among others of course.

**CraftyToePoke** · 23/05/2023, 1:20 PM

Is Pickford, England keeper, with only 12 goals less conceded seen as part of the problem there ? Could also go down yet.
Not a sly dig, genuine enquiry.

**Eirambler** · 23/05/2023, 1:36 PM

Pickford's probably the main reason Everton aren't already relegated in fairness to him. He's had a really strong season. Not without a few mistakes, but he's won them points as well with some important saves.

**pineapple stu** · 23/05/2023, 4:25 PM

Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke

Is Pickford, England keeper, with only 12 goals less conceded seen as part of the problem there ? Could also go down yet.
Not a sly dig, genuine enquiry.

Going off the same link as before and he's conceded 2.7 goals less than expected - sixth in the league by that metric.

Obviously take the exact exact figure with a pinch of salt, but I think the broad picture (+2.7 good, -16.6 bad) holds and backs up Eirambler's post.

**Demesne Lad** · 07/07/2023, 9:02 AM

Southampton have been shopping at Man City again. 19-year-old goalkeeper Josh McNamara has joined the Saints on a two-year deal and will link up with their Under-21s squad, "initially". He "was identified by Southampton's new Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, formerly of the City Academy".

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co...eeper-27273819

**tetsujin1979** · 07/07/2023, 9:25 AM

Lot of goalkeepers leaving City at the moment, James Trafford is going to Burnley soon, and Zack Steffen could move this summer.

**JR89** · 07/07/2023, 9:50 AM

New Leicester manager is a City coach too so expect them to bring in a couple from City too.

**Demesne Lad** · 09/07/2023, 5:06 PM

Southampton keeper Willy Caballero leaves to become Asst Manager at Leicester. He had a Kelleheresque experience at Chelsea: 38 appearances, including 11 Premier League starts, in 4 years.

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Caballero joins Leicester City as assistant manager - We Ain't Got No History (sbnation.com)

**Razors left peg** · 11/07/2023, 7:40 PM

Some lads will have a meltdown when theres 2 Bazunus keeping Kelleher out of Ireland team!!!

**Demesne Lad** · 04/08/2023, 1:54 PM

Bazunu to remain first choice keeper for Southampton as Joe Lumley set to sign for the Saints.

http://mhv.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/237...keeper-lumley/

**Razors left peg** · 04/08/2023, 6:18 PM

Starts today along with Manning and Smallbone

**tetsujin1979** · 04/08/2023, 6:57 PM

**JR89** · 04/08/2023, 8:27 PM

Poor from Smallbone at the corner which leads to the equaliser and had been playing well from the bits I've seen tonight.

**OwlsFan** · 05/08/2023, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by JR89

Poor from Smallbone at the corner which leads to the equaliser and had been playing well from the bits I've seen tonight.

Only a bit part in a comfortable victory, despite the late winner. Bazunu didn't have much to do other than pick the ball out of the net and Manning had a few decent runs.

**Eirambler** · 06/08/2023, 8:57 AM

Originally Posted by OwlsFan

Only a bit part in a comfortable victory, despite the late winner. Bazunu didn't have much to do other than pick the ball out of the net and Manning had a few decent runs.

Thought Smallbone had a very good game overall actually. Playing as a deep midfielder he reminded me a bit of Cullen's MoM performance for Burnley in the first match of the Championship season last year, that was a Friday night game also. Smallbone also won the MoM award from Friday on the Southampton forum. Think he'll have a good season.