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Poortvliet wowed by Saints quality
7:00am Monday 4th August 2008
Comments (64)
By Adam Leitch »
JAN Poortvliet can't wait to unleash his talented youngsters on the Coca Cola Championship.
The Saints head coach admits he has "never seen" the sort of quality some of the club's much-heralded young players possess.
"Since I joined Southampton, the quality in the squad I have seen is lovely," said the Dutchman. "They're ready in terms of football and physically.
"How they handle he pressure we will see.
"I believe in the boys because they have qualities - I've never seen qualities like it."
In an exclusive interview in today's Daily Echo Saints pre-season special, Poortvliet admits he is aiming high.
"In terms of our aims this season, myself I go out to play for the prizes," he remarked.
"You have to believe in it and when I see the quality I believe in it.
"The only thing I don't know is the quality of all the opponents.
"There is a lot of quality because they say there is 150 international players in the Championship, so there must be a lot of quality.
"In football when you have a team that can play and believe in each other you have a chance."
For full interview don't miss the 32-page Saints pre-season pull-out in today's Daily Echo.
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Andover Saint, Andover says...
9:09am Mon 4 Aug 08
Morning Saint Stephen. I bet you spent the whole weekend thinking up your witty comment - get a life !
We saw enough on Friday to see that the young Saints possess enough skill to perform well this season - the usual superb support from the majority of true Saints fans could turn an average finish into a dream one. Get behind the lads from the first to last whistle and be patient - the good times are coming back.
We saw enough on Friday to see that the young Saints possess enough skill to perform well this season - the usual superb support from the majority of true Saints fans could turn an average finish into a dream one. Get behind the lads from the first to last whistle and be patient - the good times are coming back.
rational, says...
9:11am Mon 4 Aug 08
on my soapbox!!! wrote:But surely no manager knows about their oppositions quality at this stage of the season.
Good on jan for coming out and supporting his players and although i can see the potential it does worry me when he comes out and says he does'nt know about our opponents quality. I know you have to keep your own house in order and that is a priority but to not be clued up on our opponents is slightly worrying. UTS!!!!
Every team has new players, coaches, manager, tactics, formations.
At the start of last season, who knew the quality of Hull, Bristol and so on?
Who new that Saints, Coventry, Leicester and Sheffield would be so poor?
Jan has won round a fair few of the doubters with performances against Celtic and West Ham. He has shown he knows his football and how to get players playing.
I'm sure he didn't win all those championships and play off spots without learning quickly about his opposition.
I'm looking forward to it all myself.
BaconHead, In a Water Buffalo says...
9:13am Mon 4 Aug 08
He just seems very open and honest about things, ALL THE TIME! It might pay to sometimes not speak though, perhaps?
Unblinkered, Saint for life., Southampton says...
9:14am Mon 4 Aug 08
PLEASE LET ME BE WRONG!!
But i suspect that our 'BOYS' will try and play attractive, energetic football which occasionally will be effective. As the 42 game season settles down and our lightweight squad begins to tire, pick up injuries,and get increasingly rolled over by the many physical teams in this division,not only will that be stopping the youngsters development in its tracks, it will see the team in freefall.
OR,.... as Jan and Rupert see it, we will wow the division with our neat, passing game, they will show our lads so much respect that we march into the playoffs and never look back.
Very steep learning curve Jan. At the moment it's men against the boys, get some more steel into the team NOW, or you will quickly become another managerial notch on Rupert's desk.
Survival will be the target this season.
I really do want to be proven wrong.
But sadly, i don't think i will be.
But i suspect that our 'BOYS' will try and play attractive, energetic football which occasionally will be effective. As the 42 game season settles down and our lightweight squad begins to tire, pick up injuries,and get increasingly rolled over by the many physical teams in this division,not only will that be stopping the youngsters development in its tracks, it will see the team in freefall.
OR,.... as Jan and Rupert see it, we will wow the division with our neat, passing game, they will show our lads so much respect that we march into the playoffs and never look back.
Very steep learning curve Jan. At the moment it's men against the boys, get some more steel into the team NOW, or you will quickly become another managerial notch on Rupert's desk.
Survival will be the target this season.
I really do want to be proven wrong.
But sadly, i don't think i will be.
Message in a bottle, says...
9:22am Mon 4 Aug 08
Message to Jan:
Good luck, but if you think you have the full support of Lowe and Wilde, you could well be in for a shock come Xmas (if not sooner).
So enjoy your time as Saints boss while you can and if Rupert suggests which player should be playing, respectfully tell him to keep his nose out of your job.
Good luck, but if you think you have the full support of Lowe and Wilde, you could well be in for a shock come Xmas (if not sooner).
So enjoy your time as Saints boss while you can and if Rupert suggests which player should be playing, respectfully tell him to keep his nose out of your job.
Les A Faire, In Despair says...
9:23am Mon 4 Aug 08
uplifting words from JP . except the bit where he admits the ONLY thing he doesnt know the quality of our opponents . Quite an important thing not to know i'd say - but we'll see.
Maybe before Mike Wilde made such bold predictions about us getting promoted , he should have first found out whether the head coach knows anything about the opposition.
Maybe before Mike Wilde made such bold predictions about us getting promoted , he should have first found out whether the head coach knows anything about the opposition.
Codger, says...
9:32am Mon 4 Aug 08
Les A Faire wrote:I have been watching English football for over 50 years, I do not know the quality of our opposition either and fail to see your point.
uplifting words from JP . except the bit where he admits the ONLY thing he doesnt know the quality of our opponents . Quite an important thing not to know i'd say - but we'll see. Maybe before Mike Wilde made such bold predictions about us getting promoted , he should have first found out whether the head coach knows anything about the opposition.
So easy to just keep chipping away with petty little digs at the board.
The FOOTBALL played on Friday was some of the best I have seen in recent years, and I am looking forward to the start of another season supporting The Saints.
Andy Welsh, says...
9:33am Mon 4 Aug 08
Above all what we need to do is give this revolution time. I am sure the Lowe haters will jump on our first poor result, but Poortvliet and Wotte will not be able to succeed overnight, unless they are miracle workers. We need to get behind the team and the management and start to believe.
Dont forget an optimist is someone, who does not have all the facts! says...
9:33am Mon 4 Aug 08
Jan you should have been here ten - fifteen years ago then you would have seen real talent. Sadly our club has been ruined. Once we were rich now we are poor, once we had great players now we have boys, once we were debt free now we are in hock to the bamk, once we were respected now we are ridiculed, once we were known around the world now we are destined for oblivion, once we were all united in our support for the club now we are divided into various squabbling camps and it is all down to Lowe and his mate Askham. PS Would you like to borrow some of my videos of the great days at the Saints before mr Lowe arrived?
STFU, says...
9:39am Mon 4 Aug 08
Dont forget an optimist is someone wrote:Ten - fifteen years ago we were stuck at The Dell desperate to move to a bigger ground. Everyone knew that we HAD to move to survive, we had to borrow money to do this, and THIS is when the trouble started. If you are worried about the amount of squabbling, please stop adding it to every article on this site.
Jan you should have been here ten - fifteen years ago then you would have seen real talent. Sadly our club has been ruined. Once we were rich now we are poor, once we had great players now we have boys, once we were debt free now we are in hock to the bamk, once we were respected now we are ridiculed, once we were known around the world now we are destined for oblivion, once we were all united in our support for the club now we are divided into various squabbling camps and it is all down to Lowe and his mate Askham. PS Would you like to borrow some of my videos of the great days at the Saints before mr Lowe arrived?
The article is about JP and the squad for the new season.
Hythe Peer, Hythe Pier says...
10:23am Mon 4 Aug 08
Maybe - just maybe - the others in the CCC won`t know too much about Saints `quality` either.
Hope springs eternal.
Hope springs eternal.
LATEST NEWS, says...
10:42am Mon 4 Aug 08
Arsenal have made a move for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso and are hoping Liverpool will drop their asking price for the Spaniard. Should Liverpool sell Alonso to one of their rivals?
Jason, Salisbury says...
11:39am Mon 4 Aug 08
Unblinkered, Saint for life. wrote:Sorry, but how can letting young players actually play first team football impede their careers?
PLEASE LET ME BE WRONG!!
But i suspect that our 'BOYS' will try and play attractive, energetic football which occasionally will be effective. As the 42 game season settles down and our lightweight squad begins to tire, pick up injuries,and get increasingly rolled over by the many physical teams in this division,not only will that be stopping the youngsters development in its tracks, it will see the team in freefall.
OR,.... as Jan and Rupert see it, we will wow the division with our neat, passing game, they will show our lads so much respect that we march into the playoffs and never look back.
Very steep learning curve Jan. At the moment it's men against the boys, get some more steel into the team NOW, or you will quickly become another managerial notch on Rupert's desk.
Survival will be the target this season.
I really do want to be proven wrong.
But sadly, i don't think i will be.
It's a myth. It's just been invented because, in the do or die world of modern football, managers are too scared to take a chance.
So instead young kids spend their time on loan or in the reserves while the team field experienced players with average ability who often don't even look motivated or have the belief.
What's wrong with enthusiasm, youth and confidence?
Strangely enough, I think what you're predicting is pretty much accurate, but that's nothing to be worried about as you say at the very end it is actually progress.
So yep, if we play great, brave football and get the occasional result that's got to be better than where we were, right?
And we picked up injuries and got out muscled by a lot of teams last season didn't we?
So, from what you're saying, we'll have improved and you'd only be blinkered if you expected us to take the league by storm.
I hope the biggest challenge for us this season will be to control our expectations and not expect too much from these kids.
To be honest, all I expect is for them to go out on the field and try to express themselves, enjoy themselves and keep that confidence and enthusiasm.
If they do that, I think it will have been a successful season and we'll do enough to finish OK.
Looking forward to the adventure.
miltin roiad, alicante says...
11:46am Mon 4 Aug 08
I expected Celtic and West Ham to thrash us, neither did. We have a very young in-experienced team. Yet the 'want' to play and prove yourself worthy of the best, is real motivation and these youngsters have that. We need to be behind them, even if there are a few rough days. They need that, our fans can build or destroy their confidence. Please give them a chance and be patient. This really is your team.
Glenn, Southampton says...
12:55pm Mon 4 Aug 08
LATEST NEWS wrote:Nope Liverpool should definitely keep Xabi Alonso. Gareth Barry in my opinion is not worth £18m pounds. Wenger is looking to get Alonso for around £10m but isnt prepared to battle it out with Liverpool for Barry and end up paying around £17 to £18m. Rafa should stick with the spaniard for sure. Selling him to one of your main rivals would be disastrous, especially paring him with Cesc Fabregas would be effective for the gunners... anyway back to saints, oh yeah umm youngsters, quality... well done.
Arsenal have made a move for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso and are hoping Liverpool will drop their asking price for the Spaniard. Should Liverpool sell Alonso to one of their rivals?
Jason, Salisbury says...
12:56pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Someone tell Saint Stephen that, if he's looking for his idiotic mates, they are hiding in the Michael Wilde room today talking their usual nonsense.
They've got their tails between their legs after a good Saints performance so are off licking their wounds with like minded mates until the next bad result.
In case you wanted an update of their discussions, they involve donkeys, "wasn't 1976 really good", Rupert Lowe, players they slagged off last season but now don't want to leave and constructive talk about who to blame this week.
They've got their tails between their legs after a good Saints performance so are off licking their wounds with like minded mates until the next bad result.
In case you wanted an update of their discussions, they involve donkeys, "wasn't 1976 really good", Rupert Lowe, players they slagged off last season but now don't want to leave and constructive talk about who to blame this week.
Captain Swing, Southampton says...
1:07pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Jason wrote:Yeah. It's funny how they make you laugh and yet simultaniously induce depression, isn't it?
Someone tell Saint Stephen that, if he's looking for his idiotic mates, they are hiding in the Michael Wilde room today talking their usual nonsense. They've got their tails between their legs after a good Saints performance so are off licking their wounds with like minded mates until the next bad result. In case you wanted an update of their discussions, they involve donkeys, "wasn't 1976 really good", Rupert Lowe, players they slagged off last season but now don't want to leave and constructive talk about who to blame this week.
That said, one must expect a reaction of some sort, as Friday's performance must have been demoralising for the poor lambs.
Costa Baz, says...
1:17pm Mon 4 Aug 08
As I keep saying, for every idiot anti lowe poster there's an idiot pro lowe poster.
See above for proof.
Every idiot anti lowe post is met or preceded by an idiot pro lowe poster trying to jab the dumb animal with a sharp stick, just to keep these pointless arguments going.
See above for proof.
Every idiot anti lowe post is met or preceded by an idiot pro lowe poster trying to jab the dumb animal with a sharp stick, just to keep these pointless arguments going.
shhhhhhh, says...
1:21pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Baz has spoken.
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Itchen Stand, Southampton says...
1:33pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Just need to avoid having 15+ different centre back combinations and a multitude of different fullbacks and that will help no end with our league position. Bristol City had barly any injuries, consistant back 4-5 players and a bit of luck.
Jason, Salisbury says...
1:39pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Costa Baz wrote:Baz
As I keep saying, for every idiot anti lowe poster there's an idiot pro lowe poster.
See above for proof.
Every idiot anti lowe post is met or preceded by an idiot pro lowe poster trying to jab the dumb animal with a sharp stick, just to keep these pointless arguments going.
Sorry but I think you mistake "pro-Saints" for "pro-Lowe".
Just because you are positive and want to see the team do well doesn't mean you like Lowe or dislike him.
I for one couldn't care about the guy himself or any other bloke in a suit running a football club.
Obviously we have to appreciate what he does has an effect on the club and object if we think he's done a bad job, but not at the expense of the spirit of the club.
I, and I think many others, object to the people who blindly want to bring this club down and drain it of any optimism.
I object to people who would rather point score against/or for an individual ahead of the health of a club they are supposed to love.
Thankfully, I think that the optimism and belief that this new young team will bring will make us forget these negative postings pretty quickly anyway and change a few minds, I don't think they reflect the spirit of the majority of Saints fans.
It's not tit for tat posting, but there is a danger that, if all everyone sees on these sites is negative, bad, depressing stuff, they begin to start believing it and I honestly think there is a lot to be optimistic about.
I think there is a chance our club could be reborn this season.
Graham, Herts says...
1:53pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Jason wrote:Great one, Jason.
Costa Baz wrote: As I keep saying, for every idiot anti lowe poster there's an idiot pro lowe poster. See above for proof. Every idiot anti lowe post is met or preceded by an idiot pro lowe poster trying to jab the dumb animal with a sharp stick, just to keep these pointless arguments going.Baz Sorry but I think you mistake "pro-Saints" for "pro-Lowe". Just because you are positive and want to see the team do well doesn't mean you like Lowe or dislike him. I for one couldn't care about the guy himself or any other bloke in a suit running a football club. Obviously we have to appreciate what he does has an effect on the club and object if we think he's done a bad job, but not at the expense of the spirit of the club. I, and I think many others, object to the people who blindly want to bring this club down and drain it of any optimism. I object to people who would rather point score against/or for an individual ahead of the health of a club they are supposed to love. Thankfully, I think that the optimism and belief that this new young team will bring will make us forget these negative postings pretty quickly anyway and change a few minds, I don't think they reflect the spirit of the majority of Saints fans. It's not tit for tat posting, but there is a danger that, if all everyone sees on these sites is negative, bad, depressing stuff, they begin to start believing it and I honestly think there is a lot to be optimistic about. I think there is a chance our club could be reborn this season.
All you can do is keep telling it how you see it.
Common sense will eventually win out over stupidity and bigotry.
In the end we are all Saints fans (unless you think that some of the postings are from some obscure mad religious sect) and all we can do is pray that it works out well for all of us Supporters.
Look forward, never back!!
Glenn is a legend as always, southampton (sad eh?!) says...
2:02pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Good point Glenn, you make a lot of sense. Barry isnt £8m better than Alonso at all. People say "oh but hes an England international..." And??? Alonso is a spanish international with a medal from a tournament that Barry/England couldnt even reach. If Liverpool F.C have £18m to spend then i suggest they should spend it on a proven winger. On the other hand i can see Rafas point. Barry is left footed and it would balance it out a bit.
Gary, Liverpool says...
2:05pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Yeah but Rafa will be judged on trophies simply because of the money he is spending. Liverpool will be a genuine threat this season i feel. But Gareth Barry shouldnt come to anfield with a price tag like that.
Simon says, Swansea says...
2:07pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Yep i feel Liverpool could do summat this season with or without Gareth Barry.
Joey mc, Farnborough says...
2:09pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Yep but Rafael Benitez is buying brits at least... its quite good to see. Keane/Torres will be interesting.
Baddabing, Newcastle under-lyme says...
2:11pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Liverpool should go for Gareth Bale i think. Good player, great left foot and still young. Meanwhile Newcastle are screwed (again!)
Guy wilmer, Ontario Canada says...
2:15pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Liverpool need to win league i think. Champions league run always helps too.
Jamie, Thornhill says...
2:16pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Since only supporting since I was 3, back in 87, only 21 years I know, but I have seen in those years some classic up's and down's. Some of the ups have been great, like the FA Cup final, Zenith Data final's and managing to stay up in the premiership when it was really beyond possibilities and last but not least watching Le tiss for the whole of his career. The bad stuff includes The Brantfoot era and of course getting relegated.
I do have to say this team what I saw them play like on Friday and what I'm looking forward to on Tuesday played some of the best football I have seen and not just by Saints!
And the doubters saying that too many teams will be too physical for us, I alaways say, think about the young team Hull had last season and think how they didn't get muscled out. Also think of some of the players that we have that won't be too easy to push over.
I think this is why playing Stoke on Tuesday will give us a good test of how we will be like against the more physical sides. I believe that if we do well against Stoke we shouldn't have any problems against any other sides in the Championship.
I do have to say this team what I saw them play like on Friday and what I'm looking forward to on Tuesday played some of the best football I have seen and not just by Saints!
And the doubters saying that too many teams will be too physical for us, I alaways say, think about the young team Hull had last season and think how they didn't get muscled out. Also think of some of the players that we have that won't be too easy to push over.
I think this is why playing Stoke on Tuesday will give us a good test of how we will be like against the more physical sides. I believe that if we do well against Stoke we shouldn't have any problems against any other sides in the Championship.
Ryanair, Blackburn (Lancs) says...
2:22pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Ive never come across this forum before but its great... better than msn one. Yeah Liverpool need to improve on 4th spot but what about my team (Blackburn?)
Sheathy, Sunderland says...
2:23pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Lol what about Blackburn?!?!?! Ince isnt up for a prem job yet and with Bentley gone and Santa cruz on way i think they will do well to stay up i really do.
Rhys, Bristol says...
2:25pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Bristol city for promotion. I actually think Cardiff will do bad
Sat gav, Warrington says...
2:27pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Moyes is staying!!! Good on ya matey, as much as i hate to say i think Liverpool are gonna do well ARRGHH...
jay k, London says...
2:29pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Alan Pardew da man!!! Comon addicks!!
Kman, Neverland says...
2:34pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Facebook and Beyonce 4eva
Andy, says...
2:45pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Regarding all of those who rightly want to get behind the team, does this include not being one of the few who booed the other night when Nathan Dyer's name was read out?
Perhaps if someone does that tomorrow we should all tell them to shut up.
Perhaps if someone does that tomorrow we should all tell them to shut up.
Billy 2 Baps, Waiting for my Whistle says...
2:58pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Ive been under the weather since Thursday, leaving my laptop at work. In those 5 days Ive been out once, for the game on Friday. So apologises for some of my comments seeming a little old news. I said to my nephew, I would be happy with just a good performance whatever the score line. Well i thought the first half was some of the best football Ive seen in a long time. Overall we played the better football against a Premiership team fielding a number of 1st team. Ive had my laptop brought to my home today to catch up on my emails, so thought I would have a quick read of the Echo site first. The one thing that jumps out at me, are all the negative posts. Before the WHU game people saying we were going to get spanked into next year. Those same posters didnt seem to be so vocal after the result. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and it would be easy for me to jump on the bandwagon and insult certain individuals. But I read nowhere of those fans saying i got it wrong you all know who you are. But people make mistake, RL is here to stay for the foreseeable future. I love my team, the one that can make me so happy even when i have to drag myself out of bed feeling like S&*t to watching them on a Friday night in a pre season friendly. I support my team through thick and thin, I didnt choose my team, my team choose me the day i was born in the General Hospital. Its time we all supported the team we love and show them in the coming season how much we care. They showed all the things i look for in a SFC team on Friday night, the biggest for me was passion and belief. As fans its time we need the same. Yes Lowe made mistake, but what if he has actually pulled a master stroke in getting JP in. Nigel Pearson was a fans manager and I was sad to see the guy leave. But if he had played WHU in a friendly and so nearly win it. This board would be full of his praises, so give Jan and the team some praise where it is due- COYR
saintian, southampton says...
2:58pm Mon 4 Aug 08
jay k wrote:are all the comments on here from other teams fans, or just wind-ups?to be honest i dont give a monkies about the premiership untill sfc go back there.so all fans talking about liverpool etc naff off and add your 2p worth on the bbc 606 or something,this is for southampton fc fans or anyone wanting to comment on them,looking forward to the season coyr.
Alan Pardew da man!!! Comon addicks!!
Football mad, Bradford says...
3:06pm Mon 4 Aug 08
saintian wrote:What? This is a forum about football, Sfc? whos that then? Cmon Bradford City!!
jay k wrote: Alan Pardew da man!!! Comon addicks!!are all the comments on here from other teams fans, or just wind-ups?to be honest i dont give a monkies about the premiership untill sfc go back there.so all fans talking about liverpool etc naff off and add your 2p worth on the bbc 606 or something,this is for southampton fc fans or anyone wanting to comment on them,looking forward to the season coyr.
Will, Brum land says...
3:10pm Mon 4 Aug 08
saintian wrote:What do you mean wind ups? People are talking about football on a national footie forum so whoever you support obviously aint in the prem as you stated it dont mean us fans cant mention prem teams ect... since when has this been owned by a certain club? avfc rule. Barry stay plz!!
jay k wrote: Alan Pardew da man!!! Comon addicks!!are all the comments on here from other teams fans, or just wind-ups?to be honest i dont give a monkies about the premiership untill sfc go back there.so all fans talking about liverpool etc naff off and add your 2p worth on the bbc 606 or something,this is for southampton fc fans or anyone wanting to comment on them,looking forward to the season coyr.
SuperNeilWarnock, Sth London says...
3:13pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Will wrote:Innit, some bitter fan here me thinks!! If you want ur own club discussed then go on a local type club forum or summat... im guessing sfc means southampton rite? If so youve got no chance... Palace all da way
saintian wrote:What do you mean wind ups? People are talking about football on a national footie forum so whoever you support obviously aint in the prem as you stated it dont mean us fans cant mention prem teams ect... since when has this been owned by a certain club? avfc rule. Barry stay plz!!jay k wrote: Alan Pardew da man!!! Comon addicks!!are all the comments on here from other teams fans, or just wind-ups?to be honest i dont give a monkies about the premiership untill sfc go back there.so all fans talking about liverpool etc naff off and add your 2p worth on the bbc 606 or something,this is for southampton fc fans or anyone wanting to comment on them,looking forward to the season coyr.
Fergie, Manchester says...
3:14pm Mon 4 Aug 08
If Ronaldo leaves we're doomed. Nani isnt nowhere near ready for the new season. Tomorrow is D-day for united
Wiseman, Finsbury says...
3:18pm Mon 4 Aug 08
THFC are gonna be best team and win da league 4 sure
Millsey, N London says...
3:19pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Wiseman wrote:Lol yeah and Ryan Giggs will be reborn as a tractor and win F1, Arsenal forever. Big big season for us
THFC are gonna be best team and win da league 4 sure
Neil, London says...
3:22pm Mon 4 Aug 08
STFU wrote:STFU - You seem to know sweet FA about Saints. This was our squad 15 years ago! How many of these 'real talents' would you like back? I'm guessing 1:
Dont forget an optimist is someone wrote: Jan you should have been here ten - fifteen years ago then you would have seen real talent. Sadly our club has been ruined. Once we were rich now we are poor, once we had great players now we have boys, once we were debt free now we are in hock to the bamk, once we were respected now we are ridiculed, once we were known around the world now we are destined for oblivion, once we were all united in our support for the club now we are divided into various squabbling camps and it is all down to Lowe and his mate Askham. PS Would you like to borrow some of my videos of the great days at the Saints before mr Lowe arrived?Ten - fifteen years ago we were stuck at The Dell desperate to move to a bigger ground. Everyone knew that we HAD to move to survive, we had to borrow money to do this, and THIS is when the trouble started. If you are worried about the amount of squabbling, please stop adding it to every article on this site. The article is about JP and the squad for the new season.
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MORE LATEST NEWS, says...
3:24pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Rafael Van der Vaart has announced that he will move to Real Madrid this week after Hamburg agreed a deal with the Spanish giants. He will be presented at the Bernabeu on Tuesday.
The Dutch international broke the news on his official website and stated that he was delighted that talks had finally been completed after weeks of speculation.
Madrid held talks with Hamburg officials in London as both clubs were in the English capital for the Emirates Cup and struck an accord.
The Dutch international broke the news on his official website and stated that he was delighted that talks had finally been completed after weeks of speculation.
Madrid held talks with Hamburg officials in London as both clubs were in the English capital for the Emirates Cup and struck an accord.
STFU, says...
3:27pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Neil wrote:Dont forget an optimist is wrote the first post.
STFU wrote:STFU - You seem to know sweet FA about Saints. This was our squad 15 years ago! How many of these 'real talents' would you like back? I'm guessing 1: Dave Beasant Jeff Kenna Jim Magilton Richard Hall Ken Monkou Matthew Le Tissier Craig Maskell Iain Dowie Neil Maddison Francis Benali Neil Heaney Ian Andrews Simon Charlton Jason Dodd Nicky Banger Kevin Moore Steve Wood Paul McDonald Tommy Widdrington Matthew Bound Neil Hopper Frankie Bennett Neal Bartlett Lee Powell Paul Allen David Hughes Colin Cramb Plonka!Dont forget an optimist is someone wrote: Jan you should have been here ten - fifteen years ago then you would have seen real talent. Sadly our club has been ruined. Once we were rich now we are poor, once we had great players now we have boys, once we were debt free now we are in hock to the bamk, once we were respected now we are ridiculed, once we were known around the world now we are destined for oblivion, once we were all united in our support for the club now we are divided into various squabbling camps and it is all down to Lowe and his mate Askham. PS Would you like to borrow some of my videos of the great days at the Saints before mr Lowe arrived?Ten - fifteen years ago we were stuck at The Dell desperate to move to a bigger ground. Everyone knew that we HAD to move to survive, we had to borrow money to do this, and THIS is when the trouble started. If you are worried about the amount of squabbling, please stop adding it to every article on this site. The article is about JP and the squad for the new season.
I responded to him.
Now who is a plonka? ;)
Graham, Herts says...
4:00pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Billy 2 Baps wrote:I couldn't make it from North of Watford but, for me, you've used the magic words - PASION & BELIEF.
Ive been under the weather since Thursday, leaving my laptop at work. In those 5 days Ive been out once, for the game on Friday. So apologises for some of my comments seeming a little old news. I said to my nephew, I would be happy with just a good performance whatever the score line. Well i thought the first half was some of the best football Ive seen in a long time. Overall we played the better football against a Premiership team fielding a number of 1st team. Ive had my laptop brought to my home today to catch up on my emails, so thought I would have a quick read of the Echo site first. The one thing that jumps out at me, are all the negative posts. Before the WHU game people saying we were going to get spanked into next year. Those same posters didnt seem to be so vocal after the result. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and it would be easy for me to jump on the bandwagon and insult certain individuals. But I read nowhere of those fans saying i got it wrong you all know who you are. But people make mistake, RL is here to stay for the foreseeable future. I love my team, the one that can make me so happy even when i have to drag myself out of bed feeling like S&*t to watching them on a Friday night in a pre season friendly. I support my team through thick and thin, I didnt choose my team, my team choose me the day i was born in the General Hospital. Its time we all supported the team we love and show them in the coming season how much we care. They showed all the things i look for in a SFC team on Friday night, the biggest for me was passion and belief. As fans its time we need the same. Yes Lowe made mistake, but what if he has actually pulled a master stroke in getting JP in. Nigel Pearson was a fans manager and I was sad to see the guy leave. But if he had played WHU in a friendly and so nearly win it. This board would be full of his praises, so give Jan and the team some praise where it is due- COYR
I was born in Southampton General and it's in my blood.
TRAGIC, TRAGIC, TRAGIC that so many people are prepared to see the Club die when we could now be at a turning point.
Loof forward, not back
Jason, Salisbury says...
4:14pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Indeed.
With the new management team and young players, plus the removal of loads of dead wood, we finally have the opportunity for a new start.
Would be great if us fans started it with a truly clean slate as well and put personal grievances aside for the sake of the club.
If we do, we've got the chance of something genuinely worth cheering for this season.
Even if results aren't fantastic, I'm proud we're making a statement about giving youth a chance.
With the new management team and young players, plus the removal of loads of dead wood, we finally have the opportunity for a new start.
Would be great if us fans started it with a truly clean slate as well and put personal grievances aside for the sake of the club.
If we do, we've got the chance of something genuinely worth cheering for this season.
Even if results aren't fantastic, I'm proud we're making a statement about giving youth a chance.
forcaster, spain says...
4:15pm Mon 4 Aug 08
forcast for promotion.Any 3 from 6.Birmingham,Crystal Palace,Ipswich,Q.P.R
.,Sheffield Utd.,and Wolves.For relegation.Barnsley,
Blackpool,Doncaster Rovers,Watford,South
ampton and Plymouth.
.,Sheffield Utd.,and Wolves.For relegation.Barnsley,
Blackpool,Doncaster Rovers,Watford,South
ampton and Plymouth.
N, says...
4:29pm Mon 4 Aug 08
Jason wrote:Far better to build a team of youngsters with pride, passion and commitment than a squad of loanees who couldn't give a toss about the club.
Indeed. With the new management team and young players, plus the removal of loads of dead wood, we finally have the opportunity for a new start. Would be great if us fans started it with a truly clean slate as well and put personal grievances aside for the sake of the club. If we do, we've got the chance of something genuinely worth cheering for this season. Even if results aren't fantastic, I'm proud we're making a statement about giving youth a chance.
I can see the current crop finishing mis-season this year, promoted next year, then mid-prem, then Europe the year afte
on my soapbox!!!, says...
8:31am Mon 4 Aug 08
UTS!!!!