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James Bree signs on loan until January 2026

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  • Does anybody have any knowledge on why the loan is only till Jan? Are we expected to buy him then? The Saints want him back if they have injuries? Is another option like Fukada coming in? NJ has made a big thing about looking for someone for this role (is that a dead ball specialist or more of a dedicated RB) since Jan, which hints at Small not really being the answer. 
    I reckon either the Fukuda deal has been sealed and signed, but all parties have agreed not to officially announce it u til we have him in Jan, or we've agreed a fee with Southampton, should we want him. If that's the case at least we know this guy is going to be at his best to earn a move.
  • sam3110 said:
    Bree has more recently played RCB for Southampton but is traditionally a RB/RWB, so think he gives us cover in the event Ramsay picks up a knock plus competes with Apter (in the position Apter has started in this season). Think this signing will affect Apter more than Ramsay but not necessarily negatively, can see Apter playing further forward. Could play Apter cutting in from right, rather than TC cutting in from the left for example if a 3-4-1-2 is played or we could switch to 3-4-3 with TC and Apter flanking a STR. 
    If that second one happens expect us to be even more overran in central midfield
    Agreed, but was tried in pre-season so expect to see it play out at some point, perhaps if we are chasing a game or when things have settled against the weaker defensive sides? 
  • robroy said:
    robroy said:
    robroy said:
    I would like to see Apter in the Carey role with Bree on the right. We then have Carey to replace TC when needed (he played on the left for Blackpool). 


    This sounds like when Appleton popped TC in the middle of the pitch and he got bullied after the first game 
    TC got bullied on Saturday too!
    Did well to get an assist then
    And get the bully booked for pulling him back after TC had skinned him 
    And folding like a deckchair for their second goal?
    The entire team did.
  • Char1t0n said:
    Does anybody have any knowledge on why the loan is only till Jan? Are we expected to buy him then? The Saints want him back if they have injuries? Is another option like Fukada coming in? NJ has made a big thing about looking for someone for this role (is that a dead ball specialist or more of a dedicated RB) since Jan, which hints at Small not really being the answer. 
    I reckon either the Fukuda deal has been sealed and signed, but all parties have agreed not to officially announce it u til we have him in Jan, or we've agreed a fee with Southampton, should we want him. If that's the case at least we know this guy is going to be at his best to earn a move.
    I’m guessing that we’ve stopped our interest in Fukuda. Bree in on loan and if he does well then we’ll pay a token fee to Southampton in January if we can agree terms with the player. I doubt Saints will want him to return in January because he walks for nothing in the summer. They’ll be keen to get something.
  • I’m fascinated to see how this signing works out, hope he settles quickly, and does well.
  • robroy said:
    robroy said:
    I would like to see Apter in the Carey role with Bree on the right. We then have Carey to replace TC when needed (he played on the left for Blackpool). 


    This sounds like when Appleton popped TC in the middle of the pitch and he got bullied after the first game 
    TC got bullied on Saturday too!
    Did well to get an assist then
    What with an over hit cross ?
  • I've not heard anybody say he's played RWB. He's played CB in a 2 in the Prem, RB and RCB. I advise the cheapskates to subscribe to Substack!!!
  • ...how unfit is Bree?

    Any updates ?
  • I'd like to see Apter more centrally as a 10 type player. Saito changed the game for QPR, and I think Apter is capable of similar.
    With Apter running at the defence Leaburn/Gooden peeling off, we'd create a hell of a lot more than we are currently 
    It was sneaky of Saito to burst forward like that, when both teams were settling for a draw.

    Pearl Harbor all over again.
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  • AndyG said:
    robroy said:
    robroy said:
    I would like to see Apter in the Carey role with Bree on the right. We then have Carey to replace TC when needed (he played on the left for Blackpool). 


    This sounds like when Appleton popped TC in the middle of the pitch and he got bullied after the first game 
    TC got bullied on Saturday too!
    Did well to get an assist then
    What with an over hit cross ?
    TC's cross was perfect. it was Apter's shot that was fluky.
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