Southampton set to make Grimes move

[JA News]

It has been something that has been widely speculated since Russell Martin first indicated that he wanted to join Southampton and it is now widely expected that the former Swans boss will return for the services of his former skipper. When Martin first arrived in SA1 a little over two years ago then...

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[Bluenile]

Martin has zero contacts in football, and can only raid his previous clubs. Pathetic really.

 

[Dr. Winston]

Grimes is tailor made for the kind of possession percentage obsessed football that Russell Martin likes to play. I'm not sure if he's got it in him to be effective in the fast paced, not bothered if we only get 55% possession style that Duff claims he wants to implement.

It could well be in our best interests to make a deal.

 

[Ringwood Jack]

Would Grimes be a Ward-Prowse replacement

 

[monmouth]

Would Grimes be a Ward-Prowse replacement

I know what you mean, but if that was the expectation, Southamton fans will riot by Christmas.

Grimes is a decent mid level championship player capable of the odd touch of excellence a few times a season. Gut feeling...it really is time we moved on from him as captain and hub of the team. Will we get better for less? Only one way to find out.