Harry Souttar

[Lesta Legend]

Like the look of him, a player that I believe will make a big impact and vastly improve our defence. As long as he stays fit 👀

[moore_94]

12 minutes ago, Finnegan said:

 

Is this a joke or is he really out for a month or so? 

Nah, he has been out with an “injury” recently so missed Stoke’s last 2 games but that just so happens to coincide with when our interested started and he would also be back from this injury right on time for Stoke’s next game after the transfer window closed

 

Coincidence ay? 

[Jaspa]

Let's get that knee looked at then

[Brainy]

2 minutes ago, Jaspa said:

Let's get that knee looked at then

And turn it to mush in all the right places 

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

That O’Rourke needs to get a blue tick, but I think he’s legit.

 

We’ve been crying out for a proper British (if that doesn’t make me sound Brexity) defender with his attributes. 

 

This signing makes it a good window imo, but can we dredge the swamp and get even more recruits in? 

[lgfualol]

We're absolutely flippin massive

[lcfcsnow]

This bothers me tbh. It just feels like we’ve targeted a 6 foot 6 centre back and as the last one was a disaster we’ve gone in for another. This type of player doesn’t suit us, will no doubt struggle playing a high line not to mention his injury.

[Finnegan]

Just now, lcfcsnow said:

This bothers me tbh. It just feels like we’ve targeted a 6 foot 6 centre back and as the last one was a disaster we’ve gone in for another. This type of player doesn’t suit us, will no doubt struggle playing a high line not to mention his injury.

 

I think you are assuming everyone over six two can't run. 

 

He's not a complete donkey and we probably do need a more physical presence. 

[Pliskin]

“Harry Souttar, Harry souttar, he’s an Australian from Scotland and his head is ****ing massive” 

[Tanya]

I am an Australian so I should know this but; is he strong? He is tall but old m8 Vesty gets easily pushed off the ball. Dont want a repeat.

[Devonfox1884]

I don’t know why, but I don’t have a good feeling about this transfer. Probably still scarred from the Vestergaard debacle  

[glebe_sydneyfox]

1 minute ago, Tanya said:

I am an Australian so I should know this but; is he strong? He is tall but old m8 Vesty gets easily pushed off the ball. Dont want a repeat.

Yep. He's a fookin beast and surprisingly quick given his size

[Aleksz]

8 minutes ago, lcfcsnow said:

This bothers me tbh. It just feels like we’ve targeted a 6 foot 6 centre back and as the last one was a disaster we’ve gone in for another. This type of player doesn’t suit us, will no doubt struggle playing a high line not to mention his injury.

Tell us you’ve never watched Souttar without telling us you’ve never watched Souttar.

[Pliskin]

Let’s remember that when we went to sign Vesty, Southampton fans were in fits of hysterics and reminded us how shit he was. Stoke fans rave about Souttar. You can never get a better lowdown than people who watch him week in week out. 

[FoxyPalace.com]

£15 Million is peanuts. Hopefully no silly sell on clauses. This potentially could be a great signing with massive sell on profit potential. 

[Bordersfox]

2 minutes ago, Devonfox1884 said:

I don’t know why, but I don’t have a good feeling about this transfer. Probably still scarred from the Vestergaard debacle  

Most seem to  be suggesting he's strong and quite quick ergo nothing like Vestergaard.  You really have to think we've learnt a lesson from that transfer and this also isn't a last minute flap of a purchase. 

[Devonfox1884]

Just now, Bordersfox said:

Most seem to  be suggesting he's strong and quite quick ergo nothing like Vestergaard.  You really have to think we've learnt a lesson from that transfer and this also isn't a last minute flap of a purchase. 

You really hope so. In fairness it’s good to see us returning to the lower leagues for players, as much as I’m hesitant I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned out to be an astute signing also. 
 

Like I said, I blame Vestergaard for the trepidation  

[glebe_sydneyfox]

He also made headlines in Australia for the type of Subway sandwich he likes:

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/sport/video-2826647/Video-Socceroos-Scottish-accents-telling-sandwich-order.html

[Jakemoore]

I don’t know why some of you are so reluctant to sign someone just because of their height. I mean, that is so dumb. 
 

One look at the Stoke forum and you’ll see how much they love him. If they love him that much then he’s clearly too good for the championship. At 24 that tells me that he can progress nicely in to a solid PL CB.

[Bordersfox]

2 minutes ago, Devonfox1884 said:

You really hope so. In fairness it’s good to see us returning to the lower leagues for players, as much as I’m hesitant I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned out to be an astute signing also. 
 

Like I said, I blame Vestergaard for the trepidation  

And nobody can blame you for that!

[Fox92]

15 minutes ago, Tanya said:

I am an Australian so I should know this but; is he strong? He is tall but old m8 Vesty gets easily pushed off the ball. Dont want a repeat.

I wouldn't use Vestergaard as a comparison to any defender  

[Dahnsouff]

I get that Vestergaard colours people perception (Tall = slow) and wonder if our lost love, Harry "The Tanker" Maguire also causes some moments pause too

[ian__marshall]

Just now, Pliskin said:

Let’s remember that when we went to sign Vesty, Southampton fans were in fits of hysterics and reminded us how shit he was. Stoke fans rave about Souttar. You can never get a better lowdown than people who watch him week in week out. 

Agreed. From what I've been told (aside from Height) he's a completely different player to Vestergaard. Apparently comfortable on the ball, and positioning are his strengths. The latter fills me with confidence.

 

You can most certainly play a high line with average paced defenders if those in the backline have the awareness to read the game. I'd take awareness over pace all day long.

 

Fofana was a good example, quick and technically good but I'd argue his awareness requires work and in my view it showed as he was still prone to players getting in round the back. 

 

From the Stoke STHs I know, they have said in their view he's one of the best players in Championship currently and is destined to play at the highest level. 

 

Like you said I'm inclined to take the opinion of people who regularly watch said player rather than perceptions based on physical attributes and stats. 

 

[Guest Mee-9]

Medical taking place shortly.

 

Still looking to get Harrison in too. 

[Chelmofox]

12 minutes ago, Jakemoore said:

I don’t know why some of you are so reluctant to sign someone just because of their height. I mean, that is so dumb. 
 

One look at the Stoke forum and you’ll see how much they love him. If they love him that much then he’s clearly too good for the championship. At 24 that tells me that he can progress nicely in to a solid PL CB.

Also, most teams we play seem to have big bastards in defense and they seem to be able to move. Just seems to be Vesty that can so more than a bit of light jogging.