Roy surely can't ignore Rickie now (From Daily Echo)

SFCOLDBOY wrote:
Prior to heading the ball in the net. Did you see Rickie shift Cahill out of the way to give himself space, just as Nat Clyne crossed the ball. Cahill walked away head down,his body language was, "I'VE BEEN MUGGED". Who say's you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Rickie has become streetwise at this level. This player is a genious. I have often compared him to other players we have had in the past. I will not anymore. He is UNIQUE. If his displays for Saints doesn't get a deserved cap for England I really don't know what will. (Sorry forgetting,he plays for Southampton ,that small provincial club somewhere on the south coast. Not, London,Manchester or Liverpool!) OH! how lucky we are that Pardew pursuaded Cortese to sign him. Onwards and upwards. COYS. p.s. Saints have got to find how we can be competative in his absence.

Jesus_02 wrote:
He wont get an England call. Not because he is a saint but because he is 30 and not "High Profile" England have spent the majority of my lifetime building for the future and never getting there. The idea of "Senior players" is almost non existance as soon as a player aproaches 30 he is dropped let alone picked

mbetts wrote:
Lambert is worth a call up, but more concerning is Luke Shaw who although is only 17 absolutely killed Chelsea to set up the 2nd last night, if history tells us anything it's that you don't become an England regular til you get a move away from St. Mary's can think of dozens of worthy candidates who were never given a good run whilst at Saints, Bridge, Beattie, Le Tissier 2 out of 3 Wallaces and Shearer who only became worthy once he left us, things need to change at the FA, maybe Roy is the man to do that, but we haven't had regular England players at Southampton since the early 80's

WECOMING4U wrote:

Jesus_02 wrote: He wont get an England call. Not because he is a saint but because he is 30 and not "High Profile" England have spent the majority of my lifetime building for the future and never getting there. The idea of "Senior players" is almost non existance as soon as a player aproaches 30 he is dropped let alone picked

Kevin Davies got a shout a couple of years ago playing for Bolton, only because the London press championed him. A nice article in the Evening Standard my help SRL.

Jesus_02 wrote:

WECOMING4U wrote:

Jesus_02 wrote: He wont get an England call. Not because he is a saint but because he is 30 and not "High Profile" England have spent the majority of my lifetime building for the future and never getting there. The idea of "Senior players" is almost non existance as soon as a player aproaches 30 he is dropped let alone picked

Kevin Davies got a shout a couple of years ago playing for Bolton, only because the London press championed him. A nice article in the Evening Standard my help SRL.

I hope so... I might take an interest again. Ive had enough of footballers that spend more time in tabloids than playing football

Saintsteve7 wrote:
Problem with super Rick is the fact he struggles to last 90 mins without fading last badly last 15 mins.
Truth is though he would provide more for 75 mins than most English centre forwards.

Norwegian Saint wrote:
Goalkeeper, CLYNE, Defender, Defender, SHAW, Oxy-Chambers, PUNCHEON, Midfielder, LALLANA, Walcott, LAMBERT. We are half way to being the new England team!

mbetts wrote:
Lambert is worth a call up, but more concerning is Luke Shaw who although is only 17 absolutely killed Chelsea to set up the 2nd last night, if history tells us anything it's that you don't become an England regular til you get a move away from St. Mary's can think of dozens of worthy candidates who were never given a good run whilst at Saints, Bridge, Beattie, Le Tissier 2 out of 3 Wallaces and Shearer who only became worthy once he left us, things need to change at the FA, maybe Roy is the man to do that, but we haven't had regular England players at Southampton since the early 80's

Clemster wrote:

mbetts wrote:
Lambert is worth a call up, but more concerning is Luke Shaw who although is only 17 absolutely killed Chelsea to set up the 2nd last night, if history tells us anything it's that you don't become an England regular til you get a move away from St. Mary's can think of dozens of worthy candidates who were never given a good run whilst at Saints, Bridge, Beattie, Le Tissier 2 out of 3 Wallaces and Shearer who only became worthy once he left us, things need to change at the FA, maybe Roy is the man to do that, but we haven't had regular England players at Southampton since the early 80's

Don't agree with this. I think Bridge and Beattie were given a fair crack and didn't go on to do alot for England after they left us.

Shearer was so young but still made an impact on the Int scene.

Bridge was a regular England player whilst at Saints.

Taunton Saint wrote:
Thank you Ricky, you just got me a tenner after putting away your tenth of the season.

The Skunt is chunttering but has agreed to pay up lunchtime the Gasheads in the Office are just as happy as me.

Tenner will be burnt on receipt (better do it outside to save fire alarms!)

Back to thread - do it Roy, the man is a legend.

People go on about Holt, not fit (literally too) to lace Sir Rickie's boots

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

Taunton Saint wrote:
Thank you Ricky, you just got me a tenner after putting away your tenth of the season.

The Skunt is chunttering but has agreed to pay up lunchtime the Gasheads in the Office are just as happy as me.

Tenner will be burnt on receipt (better do it outside to save fire alarms!)

Back to thread - do it Roy, the man is a legend.

People go on about Holt, not fit (literally too) to lace Sir Rickie's boots

Did you burn that tenner, Taunton? If not, you can bring it with you to Newcastle and I'll help you 'burn' it on a few beers.

Taunton Saint wrote:

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

Taunton Saint wrote:
Thank you Ricky, you just got me a tenner after putting away your tenth of the season.

The Skunt is chunttering but has agreed to pay up lunchtime the Gasheads in the Office are just as happy as me.

Tenner will be burnt on receipt (better do it outside to save fire alarms!)

Back to thread - do it Roy, the man is a legend.

People go on about Holt, not fit (literally too) to lace Sir Rickie's boots

Did you burn that tenner, Taunton? If not, you can bring it with you to Newcastle and I'll help you 'burn' it on a few beers.

LOL Strassie

Aint been burnt yet, it is on the Notice Board behind my desk with a picture of Sir Rickie

He and the whole floor have to walk by me so I have been asked a couple of times about it.

Figure like the Skunts Club I would let him suffer, seeing a better player and more money :-)

Will be burnt tomorrow I think, let him sweat or should I bring it to Newcastle?

Wha do we think!!

Nemesisaint wrote:
It is of course illegal to destroy UK currency, best to give it to a Charity, there is a very good one down the other end of the M27, I of course refer to the D-Day Museum, a very good cause indeed.

mbetts wrote:

Clemster wrote:

mbetts wrote:
Lambert is worth a call up, but more concerning is Luke Shaw who although is only 17 absolutely killed Chelsea to set up the 2nd last night, if history tells us anything it's that you don't become an England regular til you get a move away from St. Mary's can think of dozens of worthy candidates who were never given a good run whilst at Saints, Bridge, Beattie, Le Tissier 2 out of 3 Wallaces and Shearer who only became worthy once he left us, things need to change at the FA, maybe Roy is the man to do that, but we haven't had regular England players at Southampton since the early 80's

Don't agree with this. I think Bridge and Beattie were given a fair crack and didn't go on to do alot for England after they left us.

Shearer was so young but still made an impact on the Int scene.

Bridge was a regular England player whilst at Saints.

Oh well it's all about opinions, I still believe it's easier to get England call-ups if you play for Man Utd, Liverpool or Arsenal, the fact that Welbeck and Cleverly are current regulars when neither are prolific goal scorers for their club proves this.

Clemster wrote:

mbetts wrote:
Lambert is worth a call up, but more concerning is Luke Shaw who although is only 17 absolutely killed Chelsea to set up the 2nd last night, if history tells us anything it's that you don't become an England regular til you get a move away from St. Mary's can think of dozens of worthy candidates who were never given a good run whilst at Saints, Bridge, Beattie, Le Tissier 2 out of 3 Wallaces and Shearer who only became worthy once he left us, things need to change at the FA, maybe Roy is the man to do that, but we haven't had regular England players at Southampton since the early 80's

Don't agree with this. I think Bridge and Beattie were given a fair crack and didn't go on to do alot for England after they left us.

Shearer was so young but still made an impact on the Int scene.

Bridge was a regular England player whilst at Saints.

Taunton Saint wrote:

Nemesisaint wrote:
It is of course illegal to destroy UK currency, best to give it to a Charity, there is a very good one down the other end of the M27, I of course refer to the D-Day Museum, a very good cause indeed.

My Mrs did point out the legality of my said proposal for the winnings

So I suggested Strassie's idea

Thanks for the idea Strassie - I think, if we can, we will get a group shot of us drinking our round, that way he can have it as his screensaver.....

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

Taunton Saint wrote:

Nemesisaint wrote:
It is of course illegal to destroy UK currency, best to give it to a Charity, there is a very good one down the other end of the M27, I of course refer to the D-Day Museum, a very good cause indeed.

My Mrs did point out the legality of my said proposal for the winnings

So I suggested Strassie's idea

Thanks for the idea Strassie - I think, if we can, we will get a group shot of us drinking our round, that way he can have it as his screensaver.....

Nice idea. Alas, I reckon Scunny will be evens to beat the skates, so we'll have but a tenner between us.....


....... mines a half of shandy :(