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2:11pm Friday 27th June 2008
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SAINTS have completed the signing of Strasbourg's France Under-19 international Morgan Schneiderlin.
The 18-year-old had a medical this morning and put pen to paper on a four-year contract.
Click here to watch Morgan Schneiderlin's first interview
Depending on appearances, the fee for Schneiderlin could rise to as much as 1.5 million euros, which equates to just under £1.2m.
Schneiderlin was reported to have been the subject of interest from Portsmouth and other clubs in England and Europe, but opted to join head coach Jan Poortvliet at Saints.
For Schneiderlin's reaction to signing for Saints, don't miss tomorrow's Daily Echo.
Condor Man, Southampton says...
10:55am Fri 27 Jun 08
Anon, says...
10:59am Fri 27 Jun 08
Condor Man wrote:And Patrick Colleter
Interesting signing. I hope he fares better than previous French signings like Folly and Griffit.
alan s, Eastleigh says...
11:04am Fri 27 Jun 08
Robbie, Fareham says...
11:06am Fri 27 Jun 08
Mut, Chichester says...
11:13am Fri 27 Jun 08
Jannersaint, Plymuff says...
11:15am Fri 27 Jun 08
Mmmmm, here, there, everwhere says...
11:18am Fri 27 Jun 08
Jannersaint wrote:sounds sweet!!! 'A bit like' is good enough for me.... now all we need is someone 'a bit like Fabregas' and someone else 'a bit like Adebayour' and 'a bit like Clichy' etc...etc..etc..
Arsenal were looking at him in Jan 2007. Described as a bit like Flamini.
Oh My, Sitting in my bed with a hard says...
11:21am Fri 27 Jun 08
saints fan, southampton says...
11:28am Fri 27 Jun 08
Telling The Truth, St Marys says...
11:34am Fri 27 Jun 08
sailor sam wrote:Southampton = Portsmouth Feeder Club
Pompey were interested in him, as one for the future, but guess that for Saints he will be one for Now.
Perhaps he will come to Pompey when he has proved himself in English football.
dan lowe, southampton says...
11:38am Fri 27 Jun 08
saints fan wrote:i'm sure he'll be an excellent signing....lets all get ready to see him sold to the first bidder in the january transfer window
just done some looking up on web about this lad and it looks very promising to me!! defensive medfielder described as a free kick wizard on few sites!! he was linked quite alot with arsenal in 2007 and few other top clubs in europe!! lets hope he becomes a key player for us!!
Burnt Offering, Hell says...
11:48am Fri 27 Jun 08
dan lowe wrote:I'm sure your relation will see to that!
saints fan wrote: just done some looking up on web about this lad and it looks very promising to me!! defensive medfielder described as a free kick wizard on few sites!! he was linked quite alot with arsenal in 2007 and few other top clubs in europe!! lets hope he becomes a key player for us!!i'm sure he'll be an excellent signing....lets all get ready to see him sold to the first bidder in the january transfer window
gubersaint, says...
11:48am Fri 27 Jun 08
SFC4EVA, Soton says...
11:54am Fri 27 Jun 08
gubersaint wrote:From the sound of things i've read on the web it's not down to how much is offered for him but where he wants to go. The rumor is he wants to come to us because he will get games rather than warming the bench at Portsmouth.
Supposedly, Pompey were looking to offer £1.2m for him. Interesting to see where that kind of money will come from. Still im feeling very excited.
Gerry, in the Forest says...
11:55am Fri 27 Jun 08
Ronnie, Fair Oak says...
11:56am Fri 27 Jun 08
Gay Saint, MB's Bedroom says...
12:00pm Fri 27 Jun 08
le tiss feet, says...
12:01pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Le Goddard, says...
12:04pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Twin Tub, says...
12:04pm Fri 27 Jun 08
gubersaint, says...
12:08pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Ronnie wrote:Fact is Arsene Wenger can pick a young player and his in interest in him speaks volumes. Thats more telling than what any portsmouth c**t thinks.
He sounds pretty sh!t after a brief look on the internet. Pompey were'nt interested in him but fair enough the Echo trying to give the club some positive spin for a change.
If we come top half this season I will be effing amazed.
Graham, Herts says...
12:08pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Al, says...
12:11pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Rene, Nouvignon says...
12:22pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Andy P, MILLBROOK says...
12:26pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Telling The Truth wrote:Bitter Bitter Skate,how embarrassing, your rivals who are a league below you winning the signing of a good young prospect.
While my last post about Southampton being Portsmouths feeder club got deleted by the Gordon Brown thinking Echo staffers. I can confirm Portsmouth WERE interested in this player BUT only for a sick joke. For a follow up Joke we got one of the toilet cleaners, some guy called Rufus or Rupert or something, who says he owns some small lower league club, to buy this guy so we can all laugh at him and we said bid over 1million!!!
gubersaint, says...
12:36pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Al wrote:I agree its looking pretty crowded in the midfield what with safri, gillett, viafara, surman, dyer, euell, idiakez, licka, lallana, even wright, indicating that they'll be some departures. I thought we lacked a defensive midfielder last year after pele had done a reasonably good job, so im glad this problem is being addressed. Still I think we're lacking a bit of pace and width, so fullbacks -as you point out- would be a place to strengthen.
Well he looks a good signing. But he plays i the same position as Paul Wotton and Youseff Safri.
Also he is the 3rd new midfielder. This indicates, I beleive, that afew midfielders will be sold off or not given new contracts.
Hopefully Poortvliet will bring in a new right back. Because I doubt Oustland is being kept on due to high wages and constant hamstring problems, and we don\'t want Jermain Wright playing another match in that postion.
joe, southampton says...
12:37pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Richie, Germany says...
12:39pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Mmmmm wrote:I'm a bit like Matt Le Tissier - fat and lazy - will that help out :-)
Jannersaint wrote: Arsenal were looking at him in Jan 2007. Described as a bit like Flamini.sounds sweet!!! 'A bit like' is good enough for me.... now all we need is someone 'a bit like Fabregas' and someone else 'a bit like Adebayour' and 'a bit like Clichy' etc...etc..etc..
saint steve, southampton says...
12:41pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Freddie The Fag, In the bushes with a hard says...
12:42pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Andy P wrote:I will see you there, I love you last week what you did to that poor boy......
Anybody going down marthas or southampton common later????
Tiger, Winchester says...
12:44pm Fri 27 Jun 08
allsaintsnocurves, southampton says...
12:54pm Fri 27 Jun 08
milton road, alicante says...
12:54pm Fri 27 Jun 08
saintjak, hants says...
1:02pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Al wrote:We are supposed to be playing 4 3 3 next season so i can see why we need more of this type of player...
Well he looks a good signing. But he plays i the same position as Paul Wotton and Youseff Safri. Also he is the 3rd new midfielder. This indicates, I beleive, that afew midfielders will be sold off or not given new contracts. Hopefully Poortvliet will bring in a new right back. Because I doubt Oustland is being kept on due to high wages and constant hamstring problems, and we don't want Jermain Wright playing another match in that postion.
threestands, Bournemouth says...
1:12pm Fri 27 Jun 08
4STANDS, says...
1:15pm Fri 27 Jun 08
threestands wrote:This will bankrupt us Lowe has not got a clue
Come on you anti Lowe mob. Surely there must be a negative spin you can spew forth on this signing.
sfc, southampton says...
1:16pm Fri 27 Jun 08
dan lowe, southampton says...
1:18pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Burnt Offering wrote:dont pick on uncle rupes.....i'll get him to hit you with his hockey stick
dan lowe wrote:I'm sure your relation will see to that!saints fan wrote: just done some looking up on web about this lad and it looks very promising to me!! defensive medfielder described as a free kick wizard on few sites!! he was linked quite alot with arsenal in 2007 and few other top clubs in europe!! lets hope he becomes a key player for us!!i'm sure he'll be an excellent signing....lets all get ready to see him sold to the first bidder in the january transfer window
Iain, Lordshill says...
1:21pm Fri 27 Jun 08
sainted, surrey says...
1:25pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Alpine Saint, In the mendip hills says...
1:30pm Fri 27 Jun 08
wiltshire saint, work says...
1:32pm Fri 27 Jun 08
exetersaint, says...
1:36pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Alpine Saint wrote:i second that. I had serious doubts when he first came in but every day that passes things look more prosporus and all the signings so far have been fairly decent imo. Roll on the new season i can't wait
Well I have to hold my hands up and say what an inspired signing this is. Well Done Rupert, your slowly winning me round to your way of thinking.I think I had been over critical of you in the past COYR
Yorkie, Pocklington says...
1:36pm Fri 27 Jun 08
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quote- well who's in our squad anyway?
RICHARD BURKE, se-asia says...
1:39pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Lammy, Southampton says...
1:48pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Al wrote:If its not a load of rubbish, he probably means there will be a press conference to announce the signing of Schneiderlin mate.
DARREN THOMAS wrote: PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY BE TOLD ITS FOR 2.15 YOUVE HEARD IT FIRST THAT PPORTSMUFF SUPPORTERS ARE GONNA BE DOWN AFTER WHATS GONNA BE REVEALED THIS AFTERNOON. IM NOT SAYING WHAT COS IM SWORN TO SECRECY BUT ITS GONNA BE BIG NEWS AND WE ARE GONNA BE CHALLENGING AT THE RIGHT END OF THE TABLE THIS YEAR. WATCH THIS SPACECan anyone tell me if this is a wind up?
Ian Owen, London says...
2:11pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Jannersaint, Plymuff says...
2:17pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Ian Owen wrote:Spurs have O'Hara, he's better.
This is a great signing. I just hope he's not here to replace Surman, I heard a rumour he was off to Tottenham. I really hope not. I'm looking forward to next season if we've got a squad of hungry kids guided by a few old unbitter men.
Hmmmpfh, says...
2:30pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Ian Owen, London says...
2:36pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Jannersaint wrote:That's a good point. Forgot about him. Fingers crossed he's not going anywhere.
Ian Owen wrote:Spurs have O'Hara, he's better.
This is a great signing. I just hope he's not here to replace Surman, I heard a rumour he was off to Tottenham. I really hope not. I'm looking forward to next season if we've got a squad of hungry kids guided by a few old unbitter men.
I can't wait to see these new signings.
MikeC, Southampton says...
2:42pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Ian Owen wrote:I'm not sure I get it with Surman. Pretty much every post that mentions his name seems to put him in the same league as, say, Bridge or Bale.
This is a great signing. I just hope he's not here to replace Surman, I heard a rumour he was off to Tottenham. I really hope not. I'm looking forward to next season if we've got a squad of hungry kids guided by a few old unbitter men.
J, London says...
2:42pm Fri 27 Jun 08
JOE, says...
2:50pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Looking forward to the start of the season, Southampton, a stones throw from SMS says...
3:05pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Confused, or mistaken says...
3:14pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Strasbourg Stanley, Je suis avec chateau!! says...
3:26pm Fri 27 Jun 08
ook, ook says...
3:29pm Fri 27 Jun 08
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RedArmy, Southampton says...
3:39pm Fri 27 Jun 08
John B, Bitterne says...
3:41pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Twin Tub wrote:Just look at the Setanta Website and you will see.
Another article layered with 'spin'. I doubt if PFC had any serious reason to want him with all the players they have and millions to spend. Lets hope the boy does well but please less of all this 'spin'
Arthur, Soton says...
3:48pm Fri 27 Jun 08
realist, paris says...
3:56pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Strasbourg Stanley wrote:C'est peut-être parce que les alsaciens sont des réalistes et ils savent bien que Morgan aura plus de chances de jouer les 50 matches à Southampton que chez les c*nnards bleus voisins!
Tres Bein!!!! Hi im a support of Strasbourg, that i would give my opionion on Morgon, or as the youth coach used to call him "Marteau" or "hammer" in english, this is due to his shoot, its énorme!!! Wish him all the best, although its a mystery why strasbourg took the option of 500k over the next 4 years and another 700k after 50 games than just take 1.4million from Protsmouth. Salut.
Graham, Herts says...
4:00pm Fri 27 Jun 08
John B wrote:I had to laugh at the spin on the Saints side - all that guff about coming here becaused of Monsieur Lowe.
Twin Tub wrote: Another article layered with 'spin'. I doubt if PFC had any serious reason to want him with all the players they have and millions to spend. Lets hope the boy does well but please less of all this 'spin'Just look at the Setanta Website and you will see.
Stacey, omg says...
4:01pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Bobby Valentino, says...
4:04pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Stacey wrote:Are u fit stacey?
He iz well fit!!
Graham, Herts says...
4:06pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Richie wrote:Love the parles vous. A little light relief on this depressing site at last.
I heard a rumour that he was set to sign for the skates as his agent had told him all about the massive (:-)))))) stop laughing) club called P*rtsmuff that wanted to buy him. He told him all about the big money being paid to the players and the incredible facilities they have (or will have in a few years - apparently). He flew in to Heathrow and the driver took him to Fartton via the beautiful sights (sites) of Paulsgrove Summerstown etc etc before finally arriving at the ground to meet the manager. Apparently when he saw the ground he said 'What ze f*ck iz zat sh*thole????? eet eez like ze beautifool old Dell but smaller and eet smells of rotten feesh ere' and 'ooo ze f*ck iz zat ugly skate tw*t over zer wit ze brown envelope you give him ??????'. With that he got back in the car and demanded to be taken to the nearest club with a decent ground - lucky he didn't say better ground or he may have ended up at Fareham Town :-)))) Apparently with that his agent snatched his envelope back from a saggy faced trampy looking bloke and jumped in to the car. He asked the driver to take them to a proper club and he naturally took them to Saints. Alledgedly that is what happened. COME ON YOU SAINTS !!!!!!!!!!
DangerousMike, a cave in cheswick says...
4:11pm Fri 27 Jun 08
RedArmy wrote:Firstly, Lets be honest this guy will probably arrive for half a season play like a muppet while he struggles to adjust to the all out war that passes for football in this so called championship then vanish into thin air (before reapearing somehere else and looking actualy rather decent. ALWAYS HAPPENS TO US)
Alot of you on here MAKE ME SICK!!!! we sign another player, a youngster and international... yet all half the so called "fans" on here do,is put him down,the club down,the echo down and not have a decent word to say... wish you lot wud fook off and not bother posting... if you cant BACK your team,why bother????
Graham, Herts says...
4:11pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Stacey wrote:I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket.
He iz well fit!!
Reality check, Considered says...
4:15pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Graham, Herts says...
4:18pm Fri 27 Jun 08
DangerousMike wrote:You're both right of course and that's the tragedy.
RedArmy wrote: Alot of you on here MAKE ME SICK!!!! we sign another player, a youngster and international... yet all half the so called "fans" on here do,is put him down,the club down,the echo down and not have a decent word to say... wish you lot wud fook off and not bother posting... if you cant BACK your team,why bother????Firstly, Lets be honest this guy will probably arrive for half a season play like a muppet while he struggles to adjust to the all out war that passes for football in this so called championship then vanish into thin air (before reapearing somehere else and looking actualy rather decent. ALWAYS HAPPENS TO US) Secondly, how very dare you sir i am to a fan and if i want to get on here and moan about how while i stood for 90 dreary mins in the freezing rain while Lowe and chums were off out the forrest eating badger and drinking unicorns tears that does not change my love for the badge. Posts like this really annoy me COYRWAB
arthur, soton says...
4:25pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Graham wrote:I'm afraid Iain Dowie would have to win the award for the ugliest manager. Makes me wince!!
Stacey wrote:I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket.
He iz well fit!!
What does he look like?
We may not be the best but we might be the best looking.
Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today?
It's just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can't remember his name.
Can anyone remember where he is based?
threestands, Bournemouth says...
4:35pm Fri 27 Jun 08
DangerousMike, none of your buisiness says...
4:35pm Fri 27 Jun 08
arthur wrote:Would have to go with steve coppel on that one mate. Guy looks like two halves of a leming trapped in a lift! Plus he could put a bloke to sleep in 30 seconds flat
Graham wrote:I\'m afraid Iain Dowie would have to win the award for the ugliest manager. Makes me wince!!Stacey wrote: He iz well fit!!I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket. What does he look like? We may not be the best but we might be the best looking. Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today? It\'s just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can\'t remember his name. Can anyone remember where he is based?
J, London says...
4:38pm Fri 27 Jun 08
realist, says...
4:48pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Graham wrote:oh, you mean that pikey, red-faced, bloated chav git who likes a bung and can't talk English properly and has a house in Sandbanks?
Stacey wrote: He iz well fit!!I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket. What does he look like? We may not be the best but we might be the best looking. Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today? It's just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can't remember his name. Can anyone remember where he is based?
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
4:57pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Richie wrote:Brown envelopes? I am certain that Bruce Grobbelar has been nowhere near Fratton Park.
I heard a rumour that he was set to sign for the skates as his agent had told him all about the massive (:-)))))) stop laughing) club called P*rtsmuff that wanted to buy him. He told him all about the big money being paid to the players and the incredible facilities they have (or will have in a few years - apparently). He flew in to Heathrow and the driver took him to Fartton via the beautiful sights (sites) of Paulsgrove Summerstown etc etc before finally arriving at the ground to meet the manager. Apparently when he saw the ground he said 'What ze f*ck iz zat sh*thole????? eet eez like ze beautifool old Dell but smaller and eet smells of rotten feesh ere' and 'ooo ze f*ck iz zat ugly skate tw*t over zer wit ze brown envelope you give him ??????'. With that he got back in the car and demanded to be taken to the nearest club with a decent ground - lucky he didn't say better ground or he may have ended up at Fareham Town :-)))) Apparently with that his agent snatched his envelope back from a saggy faced trampy looking bloke and jumped in to the car. He asked the driver to take them to a proper club and he naturally took them to Saints. Alledgedly that is what happened. COME ON YOU SAINTS !!!!!!!!!!
FM2008 nerd, says...
5:01pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Arthur, soton says...
5:15pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Arthur wrote:This is the first really positive signing that seems to show this club is finally moving somewhere. To sign a promising french midfielder who has captained his countries youth side is amazing, especially as we have beaten the Scummers and Arsenal to his signatur. I definately have faith and believe that Poortvliet could turn out to be a good manager. This is exactly the sort of thing I think will improve this club and make us challengers for promotion. Comon 'the hammer,' prove to us saints fans that you're worth the cash!!
This is the first really positive signing that seems to show this club is finally moving somewhere. To sign a promising french midfielder who has captained his countries youth side is amazing, especially as we have beaten the Scummers and Arsenal to his signatur. I definately have faith and believe that Poortvliet could turn out to be a good manager. This is exactly the sort of thing I think will improve this club and make us challengers for promotion. Comon 'the hammer,' prove to us saints fans that you're worth the cash!! COYR!!!!!!!
Arthur, soton says...
5:16pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Arthur wrote:This is the first really positive signing that seems to show this club is finally moving somewhere. To sign a promising french midfielder who has captained his countries youth side is amazing, especially as we have beaten the Scummers and Arsenal to his signatur. I definately have faith and believe that Poortvliet could turn out to be a good manager. This is exactly the sort of thing I think will improve this club and make us challengers for promotion. Comon 'the hammer,' prove to us saints fans that you're worth the cash!!
Arthur wrote: This is the first really positive signing that seems to show this club is finally moving somewhere. To sign a promising french midfielder who has captained his countries youth side is amazing, especially as we have beaten the Scummers and Arsenal to his signatur. I definately have faith and believe that Poortvliet could turn out to be a good manager. This is exactly the sort of thing I think will improve this club and make us challengers for promotion. Comon 'the hammer,' prove to us saints fans that you're worth the cash!! COYR!!!!!!!This is the first really positive signing that seems to show this club is finally moving somewhere. To sign a promising french midfielder who has captained his countries youth side is amazing, especially as we have beaten the Scummers and Arsenal to his signatur. I definately have faith and believe that Poortvliet could turn out to be a good manager. This is exactly the sort of thing I think will improve this club and make us challengers for promotion. Comon 'the hammer,' prove to us saints fans that you're worth the cash!! COYR!!!!!!!
Arthur, soton says...
5:17pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Arthur, says...
5:19pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Arthur wrote:This is the first really positive signing that seems to show this club is finally moving somewhere. To sign a promising french midfielder who has captained his countries youth side is amazing, especially as we have beaten the Scummers and Arsenal to his signatur. I definately have faith and believe that Poortvliet could turn out to be a good manager. This is exactly the sort of thing I think will improve this club and make us challengers for promotion. Comon 'the hammer,' prove to us saints fans that you're worth the cash!!
This is the first really positive signing that seems to show this club is finally moving somewhere. To sign a promising french midfielder who has captained his countries youth side is amazing, especially as we have beaten the Scummers and Arsenal to his signatur. I definately have faith and believe that Poortvliet could turn out to be a good manager. This is exactly the sort of thing I think will improve this club and make us challengers for promotion. Comon 'the hammer,' prove to us saints fans that you're worth the cash!! COYR!!!!!!!
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
5:20pm Fri 27 Jun 08
realist wrote:I seem to remember that, a few years back, certain fans were singing 'Harry & Jim', and then trying to wind up the fans of their near neighbours by singing 'Where's your Harry gone - where's your Harry gone?'
Graham wrote:oh, you mean that pikey, red-faced, bloated chav git who likes a bung and can't talk English properly and has a house in Sandbanks? No, I can't remember what he's called either.Stacey wrote: He iz well fit!!I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket. What does he look like? We may not be the best but we might be the best looking. Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today? It's just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can't remember his name. Can anyone remember where he is based?
Ian Owen, London says...
5:27pm Fri 27 Jun 08
MikeC wrote:I admit he is naive at times and gives the ball away with a careless pass but he has a spark where he can create something and as he is a fan, he cares. That's one of the reasons I believe Gerrard is so good for Liverpool. He's a fan and cares that his side is losing. But in general many of our players, throughout the whole midfield were an open gateway last season. However I think the kid is really starting to develop. Us fans have seen so many youngsters get in the first team and then are sold or let go. Teams like Man U, Liverpool have seen groups of good youngsters come through at the same time and that has made them into great teams. (not just that mind you). But say Beckham, Giggs, Ginger nut, all came through the ranks around the same time. You can't buy that. Well we can't. Nathan Dyer, Surman, Bale, Walcott and a few others. That's not a bad team. In experienced but you mix some concrete old experience players in there and you've got yourself an exciting team which is growing and developing and getting stronger each match. That's the way Arsenal do it. But I agree he's not a the best midfielder we have.
Ian Owen wrote:I'm not sure I get it with Surman. Pretty much every post that mentions his name seems to put him in the same league as, say, Bridge or Bale.
This is a great signing. I just hope he's not here to replace Surman, I heard a rumour he was off to Tottenham. I really hope not. I'm looking forward to next season if we've got a squad of hungry kids guided by a few old unbitter men.
I accept he's a fan, but that doesn't make him a player. Unless I'm missing something he had a truly dreadful season last year. We know he's not quick, but for most of last season he seemed to blame everyone else for every (too many) mis-placed pass, and it was like pushing on an open door for any team coming down our left flank.
Would we be that bothered if a decent offer came in given the current circumstances.
As with Bridge, if we an get more than he is actually worth, it may be a no-brainer to let him go.
DangerousMike, portsmouth=dosshole says...
5:39pm Fri 27 Jun 08
FM2008 nerd wrote:if those are his stats what is a club of our stature doing signing the likes of him. We should be signing Ronaldinho and Ronaldo. P.S i a a newcastle and villa fan as well
Ill post his FM2008 stats give you a clue 12 for pace, tackling and goalkeeping 20 for snails and frog legs 1 for English 1 for loving lowe 20 for LOWE OUT!
DangerousMike, In the cupboard under the stairs says...
5:53pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Saint1988, says...
5:56pm Fri 27 Jun 08
crew 657, portsmouth says...
6:02pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Red, says...
6:02pm Fri 27 Jun 08
DangerousMike, Behind you says...
6:09pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Red wrote:Shut it Rupert and finsh your badger burger.
Well done again to the new management team. What have the whingeing bed-wetters that said Lowe would not sign anyone got to say now ?
Andy P, MILLBROOK says...
6:19pm Fri 27 Jun 08
sailor sam wrote:I seem to remember half of Fratton Park calling Redcrapp a JUDAS, only last season.
realist wrote:I seem to remember that, a few years back, certain fans were singing 'Harry & Jim', and then trying to wind up the fans of their near neighbours by singing 'Where's your Harry gone - where's your Harry gone?' Now I wonder who they were. Any ideas?Graham wrote:oh, you mean that pikey, red-faced, bloated chav git who likes a bung and can't talk English properly and has a house in Sandbanks? No, I can't remember what he's called either.Stacey wrote: He iz well fit!!I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket. What does he look like? We may not be the best but we might be the best looking. Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today? It's just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can't remember his name. Can anyone remember where he is based?
crew657, new forest says...
6:29pm Fri 27 Jun 08
crew 657 wrote:I suppose that no show scummer posted my email address..the scums name was will "cowardly" peace. I am none of the above scummer
I have just come to let you all know i am gay, but i wanted to tell the summers before i tell my lot! my email is andy.crew657@googlem ail.com Get in contact with me lover boys!
the totton scrutineer, TOTTON says...
6:30pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Martin Betts, Suffolk says...
6:50pm Fri 27 Jun 08
davey, St Marys says...
7:02pm Fri 27 Jun 08
DangerousMike wrote:Shut it bedwetter and go and suport pompey lol !!!!
Red wrote:Shut it Rupert and finsh your badger burger.
Well done again to the new management team. What have the whingeing bed-wetters that said Lowe would not sign anyone got to say now ?
Mumsie
matty, southampton says...
7:09pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Telling The Truth wrote:jealousy is a sin you know!
sailor sam wrote: Pompey were interested in him, as one for the future, but guess that for Saints he will be one for Now. Perhaps he will come to Pompey when he has proved himself in English football.Southampton = Portsmouth Feeder Club Southampton cannot afford him, Sasha is paying and he will come 'home' once hes got a few lower league games under his belt. Sending our young players to lower league teams can work wonders. Ask Beckham
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
7:11pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Andy P wrote:No, they are not bitter now, nor have they been. They believe in the old saying, 'forgive and forget', rather than some who, in ten and more years time, will still be blaming a succession of managers since the year 2000 and before, for the plight they still find themselves in.
sailor sam wrote:I seem to remember half of Fratton Park calling Redcrapp a JUDAS, only last season. Still there not BITTER now are they, the FEW BLUE.realist wrote:I seem to remember that, a few years back, certain fans were singing 'Harry & Jim', and then trying to wind up the fans of their near neighbours by singing 'Where's your Harry gone - where's your Harry gone?' Now I wonder who they were. Any ideas?Graham wrote:oh, you mean that pikey, red-faced, bloated chav git who likes a bung and can't talk English properly and has a house in Sandbanks? No, I can't remember what he's called either.Stacey wrote: He iz well fit!!I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket. What does he look like? We may not be the best but we might be the best looking. Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today? It's just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can't remember his name. Can anyone remember where he is based?
Graham, Letchworth Garden City, Herts says...
7:11pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Martin Betts wrote:Martin,
Came on here to hear the opinion of Saints fans, this forum is more like a Primary School Playground, Pathetic Skates who have nothing more in their lives than to try and wind up Saints fans.
I would never dream of spending any of my spare time on Pompey websites. These people obviously think more about Saints than Pompey.
Andy P, MILLBROOK says...
8:13pm Fri 27 Jun 08
sailor sam wrote:No they are not bitter now,nor have they been.
Andy P wrote:No, they are not bitter now, nor have they been. They believe in the old saying, 'forgive and forget', rather than some who, in ten and more years time, will still be blaming a succession of managers since the year 2000 and before, for the plight they still find themselves in.sailor sam wrote:I seem to remember half of Fratton Park calling Redcrapp a JUDAS, only last season. Still there not BITTER now are they, the FEW BLUE.realist wrote:I seem to remember that, a few years back, certain fans were singing 'Harry & Jim', and then trying to wind up the fans of their near neighbours by singing 'Where's your Harry gone - where's your Harry gone?' Now I wonder who they were. Any ideas?Graham wrote:oh, you mean that pikey, red-faced, bloated chav git who likes a bung and can't talk English properly and has a house in Sandbanks? No, I can't remember what he's called either.Stacey wrote: He iz well fit!!I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket. What does he look like? We may not be the best but we might be the best looking. Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today? It's just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can't remember his name. Can anyone remember where he is based?
Ric Flair, Best Saints Fan 0n Earth says...
8:34pm Fri 27 Jun 08
the Truth Master, in the Real World says...
8:53pm Fri 27 Jun 08
RedArmy wrote:RedArmy, most of the postings on here nowadays are from skates pretending to be SFC fans. You think they would be posting on their own site still revelling in their FA Cup success and bigging up old saggy chops but obviously not. Any Saints fans worth their salt would be looking forward to next season regardless of their views of the current board. Personally I am not a great fan of RL but I am of Saints. Lowe put a lot of effort into Saints getting the new stadium but he then messed up by meddling with team matters etc, he has now returned and all we can do is hope he has learned from his mistakes and he helps take this club forward and back to where it belongs, in the Prem. The so-called experts say you have to play a certain way to get out of the CCC, I say boll@cks, the 3 teams promoted all played different styles last season and also, I remember some 'experts' once commented on Fergies young Man U squad saying "you wont win anything with kids" nuff said!
Alot of you on here MAKE ME SICK!!!! we sign another player, a youngster and international... yet all half the so called \"fans\" on here do,is put him down,the club down,the echo down and not have a decent word to say... wish you lot wud fook off and not bother posting... if you cant BACK your team,why bother????
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
9:16pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Andy P wrote:As you think it cute to call me Spam, I was going to refer to you as Andy Pandy, a kiddies puppet, but refrained from doing so because I thought that it best that one of us does not revert to Yah Boo comments.
sailor sam wrote:No they are not bitter now,nor have they been. Your so right Spam, they welcomed Redcrapp back with open arms,thats why Fratton Park is always half empty,the other 6000 supporters watch Havant now. Because of Redcrapp returning, FACT!Andy P wrote:No, they are not bitter now, nor have they been. They believe in the old saying, 'forgive and forget', rather than some who, in ten and more years time, will still be blaming a succession of managers since the year 2000 and before, for the plight they still find themselves in.sailor sam wrote:I seem to remember half of Fratton Park calling Redcrapp a JUDAS, only last season. Still there not BITTER now are they, the FEW BLUE.realist wrote:I seem to remember that, a few years back, certain fans were singing 'Harry & Jim', and then trying to wind up the fans of their near neighbours by singing 'Where's your Harry gone - where's your Harry gone?' Now I wonder who they were. Any ideas?Graham wrote:oh, you mean that pikey, red-faced, bloated chav git who likes a bung and can't talk English properly and has a house in Sandbanks? No, I can't remember what he's called either.Stacey wrote: He iz well fit!!I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket. What does he look like? We may not be the best but we might be the best looking. Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today? It's just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can't remember his name. Can anyone remember where he is based?
Kevin, Maybush says...
9:26pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Ric Flair wrote:And not one of them has made an intelligent contribution.
W000000, i've sent the 100th post
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
10:01pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Graham wrote:Hi Graham. I trust that I am included in the few that make the occasional intelligent comment.
Martin Betts wrote: Came on here to hear the opinion of Saints fans, this forum is more like a Primary School Playground, Pathetic Skates who have nothing more in their lives than to try and wind up Saints fans. I would never dream of spending any of my spare time on Pompey websites. These people obviously think more about Saints than Pompey.Martin, That is SOOO... interesting isn't it. We do get some useful and intelligent comments from a few Pompey boys along with the moronic rubbish and even with those it seems so odd that they should bother. They quite rightly point out that this is a "Southern Echo" and not a "Saints" site and we all believe in free speech. I must say that the negative comments from Saints (?) supporters is much more depressing, for me at least, than the nonsense from down the road.
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
10:01pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Graham wrote:Hi Graham. I trust that I am included in the few that make the occasional intelligent comment.
Martin Betts wrote: Came on here to hear the opinion of Saints fans, this forum is more like a Primary School Playground, Pathetic Skates who have nothing more in their lives than to try and wind up Saints fans. I would never dream of spending any of my spare time on Pompey websites. These people obviously think more about Saints than Pompey.Martin, That is SOOO... interesting isn't it. We do get some useful and intelligent comments from a few Pompey boys along with the moronic rubbish and even with those it seems so odd that they should bother. They quite rightly point out that this is a "Southern Echo" and not a "Saints" site and we all believe in free speech. I must say that the negative comments from Saints (?) supporters is much more depressing, for me at least, than the nonsense from down the road.
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
10:01pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Graham wrote:Hi Graham. I trust that I am included in the few that make the occasional intelligent comment.
Martin Betts wrote: Came on here to hear the opinion of Saints fans, this forum is more like a Primary School Playground, Pathetic Skates who have nothing more in their lives than to try and wind up Saints fans. I would never dream of spending any of my spare time on Pompey websites. These people obviously think more about Saints than Pompey.Martin, That is SOOO... interesting isn't it. We do get some useful and intelligent comments from a few Pompey boys along with the moronic rubbish and even with those it seems so odd that they should bother. They quite rightly point out that this is a "Southern Echo" and not a "Saints" site and we all believe in free speech. I must say that the negative comments from Saints (?) supporters is much more depressing, for me at least, than the nonsense from down the road.
the Truth Master, in the Real World says...
10:23pm Fri 27 Jun 08
sailor sam wrote:Sam, I hope its not an infectious disease thats making you repeat yourself, or is it just GAS!
Graham wrote:Hi Graham. I trust that I am included in the few that make the occasional intelligent comment. Martin should realise that he appears to have 'tunnel vision' as far as football is concerned. Although a Pompey fan, I take an interest in other clubs, especially Hampshire ones (and ex-Hampshire eg Bournemouth). There would be no football if there were no opposition to play agains, so naturally, I take an interest. Like you, I find the negative comments from Saints supporters about SFC and the occasional Pompey fan who is all 'doom and glook'. Depression may not be an infectious disease, but it is catching! I hope the new lad performs well, for two reasons. 1. It should improve your league position next season and 2. If he is sold, then your club should make a profit, AND HOPEFULLY USE THE MONEY WISELY. All the best for next season. I'll be watching (from afar)!Martin Betts wrote: Came on here to hear the opinion of Saints fans, this forum is more like a Primary School Playground, Pathetic Skates who have nothing more in their lives than to try and wind up Saints fans. I would never dream of spending any of my spare time on Pompey websites. These people obviously think more about Saints than Pompey.Martin, That is SOOO... interesting isn't it. We do get some useful and intelligent comments from a few Pompey boys along with the moronic rubbish and even with those it seems so odd that they should bother. They quite rightly point out that this is a "Southern Echo" and not a "Saints" site and we all believe in free speech. I must say that the negative comments from Saints (?) supporters is much more depressing, for me at least, than the nonsense from down the road.
djwarner23782@yahoo.
co.uk, gosport says...
10:28pm Fri 27 Jun 08
david warner, gosport says...
10:32pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Denzil, Chilworth says...
10:55pm Fri 27 Jun 08
sailor sam wrote:Funniest thing I've ever read.
Andy P wrote:As you think it cute to call me Spam, I was going to refer to you as Andy Pandy, a kiddies puppet, but refrained from doing so because I thought that it best that one of us does not revert to Yah Boo comments. To the best of my knowledge, there are no plans to close any stands at Fratton Park for the coming season. If Fratton Park had the same capacity that St Mary's Stadium does, then you can rest assured that attendances would equal, or even better than Saints managed during their spell in the Premier League. When there were terraces, Pompey's highest gate was 51,000+ and the population is larger now, and travel is easier. With regard your claim that Pompey fans are now going to watch Havant & Waterlooville, I guess that many of them do - when Pompey are playing away. They switch from Hampshire's No1 team to Hampshire's No2 team. According to recent posts on here, a number of Saints customers are intending to watch Eastleigh.sailor sam wrote:No they are not bitter now,nor have they been. Your so right Spam, they welcomed Redcrapp back with open arms,thats why Fratton Park is always half empty,the other 6000 supporters watch Havant now. Because of Redcrapp returning, FACT!Andy P wrote:No, they are not bitter now, nor have they been. They believe in the old saying, 'forgive and forget', rather than some who, in ten and more years time, will still be blaming a succession of managers since the year 2000 and before, for the plight they still find themselves in.sailor sam wrote:I seem to remember half of Fratton Park calling Redcrapp a JUDAS, only last season. Still there not BITTER now are they, the FEW BLUE.realist wrote:I seem to remember that, a few years back, certain fans were singing 'Harry & Jim', and then trying to wind up the fans of their near neighbours by singing 'Where's your Harry gone - where's your Harry gone?' Now I wonder who they were. Any ideas?Graham wrote:oh, you mean that pikey, red-faced, bloated chav git who likes a bung and can't talk English properly and has a house in Sandbanks? No, I can't remember what he's called either.Stacey wrote: He iz well fit!!I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket. What does he look like? We may not be the best but we might be the best looking. Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today? It's just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can't remember his name. Can anyone remember where he is based?
Super Legend Davs 74, woolston says...
11:59pm Fri 27 Jun 08
Denzil wrote:LMFAO blue few haven't a clue!!! Sam claims 51000 went years ago. So what, in the days before TV, internet, cinema, Leisure centres, blah blah when their scummy populace probably couldn't play bingo either. My dad says they used to get crowds of 100s watching him in soton senior league, if the dell held 600000 they would prob'ly filled it in 1954
sailor sam wrote:Funniest thing I've ever read. YOUR CUP FINAL TICKETS WENT ON GENERAL SALE. ROFLMFAO. Shameful little little bitter club. Jog on you washed up old man.Andy P wrote:As you think it cute to call me Spam, I was going to refer to you as Andy Pandy, a kiddies puppet, but refrained from doing so because I thought that it best that one of us does not revert to Yah Boo comments. To the best of my knowledge, there are no plans to close any stands at Fratton Park for the coming season. If Fratton Park had the same capacity that St Mary's Stadium does, then you can rest assured that attendances would equal, or even better than Saints managed during their spell in the Premier League. When there were terraces, Pompey's highest gate was 51,000+ and the population is larger now, and travel is easier. With regard your claim that Pompey fans are now going to watch Havant & Waterlooville, I guess that many of them do - when Pompey are playing away. They switch from Hampshire's No1 team to Hampshire's No2 team. According to recent posts on here, a number of Saints customers are intending to watch Eastleigh.sailor sam wrote:No they are not bitter now,nor have they been. Your so right Spam, they welcomed Redcrapp back with open arms,thats why Fratton Park is always half empty,the other 6000 supporters watch Havant now. Because of Redcrapp returning, FACT!Andy P wrote:No, they are not bitter now, nor have they been. They believe in the old saying, 'forgive and forget', rather than some who, in ten and more years time, will still be blaming a succession of managers since the year 2000 and before, for the plight they still find themselves in.sailor sam wrote:I seem to remember half of Fratton Park calling Redcrapp a JUDAS, only last season. Still there not BITTER now are they, the FEW BLUE.realist wrote:I seem to remember that, a few years back, certain fans were singing 'Harry & Jim', and then trying to wind up the fans of their near neighbours by singing 'Where's your Harry gone - where's your Harry gone?' Now I wonder who they were. Any ideas?Graham wrote:oh, you mean that pikey, red-faced, bloated chav git who likes a bung and can't talk English properly and has a house in Sandbanks? No, I can't remember what he's called either.Stacey wrote: He iz well fit!!I think Stacey has started a new rating system here for footy players. Never mind where does he play and can he stuff it in like a rocket. What does he look like? We may not be the best but we might be the best looking. Whos is the ugliest Manager in Football today? It's just got to be that one who entertains the Police at home. Can't remember his name. Can anyone remember where he is based?
realist, says...
12:18am Sat 28 Jun 08
DangerousMike wrote:nah, c'mon, they're both ugly as sh#te - and equally cr#p as managers.
Has anybody else noticed how Harry Redknapp looks in no way like Roy Hodgeson? Spookey, still we all know which one is the better manager
Kentucky Saint, Lexington, KY says...
12:46am Sat 28 Jun 08
Kentucky Saint, Lexington, KY says...
12:55am Sat 28 Jun 08
Alvin, Winchester says...
2:05am Sat 28 Jun 08
Graham, Letchworth Garden City, Herts says...
7:55am Sat 28 Jun 08
sailor sam wrote:Absolutely Sam, absolutely. I don't want to ask any personal questions but I am intrigued at your interest in SFC. I might even say warmth.
Graham wrote:Hi Graham. I trust that I am included in the few that make the occasional intelligent comment.
Martin Betts wrote: Came on here to hear the opinion of Saints fans, this forum is more like a Primary School Playground, Pathetic Skates who have nothing more in their lives than to try and wind up Saints fans. I would never dream of spending any of my spare time on Pompey websites. These people obviously think more about Saints than Pompey.Martin, That is SOOO... interesting isn't it. We do get some useful and intelligent comments from a few Pompey boys along with the moronic rubbish and even with those it seems so odd that they should bother. They quite rightly point out that this is a "Southern Echo" and not a "Saints" site and we all believe in free speech. I must say that the negative comments from Saints (?) supporters is much more depressing, for me at least, than the nonsense from down the road.
Martin should realise that he appears to have 'tunnel vision' as far as football is concerned. Although a Pompey fan, I take an interest in other clubs, especially Hampshire ones (and ex-Hampshire eg Bournemouth).
There would be no football if there were no opposition to play agains, so naturally, I take an interest.
Like you, I find the negative comments from Saints supporters about SFC and the occasional Pompey fan who is all 'doom and glook'. Depression may not be an infectious disease, but it is catching!
I hope the new lad performs well, for two reasons.
1. It should improve your league position next season and
2. If he is sold, then your club should make a profit, AND HOPEFULLY USE THE MONEY WISELY.
All the best for next season.
I'll be watching (from afar)!
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
9:35am Sat 28 Jun 08
stardust, planet earth says...
10:28pm Sat 28 Jun 08
Alvin wrote:Wot a c&ck,why dont you never approach this site again,ok we`ve signed a few players that nobodies ever heard of to be honest,and our "head coach" has never seen play,by his own admittance,for me this is more signings than i thought we`d see, so good,but lets wait and see who they get to play along side before we start jumping through hoops,also do you really think we can really progress with a side made up of pubeless teenagers
Isnt it amazing how the anti lowe lot who have een particularly vocal on here have shut up?? How about those turncoats never approach this site again - ring on the new season. Lowe i salute you - as always - unlike the losers who have graced this site in the past few months.
David Crook, Yorkshire says...
10:36pm Sat 28 Jun 08
Tibago Monieniz, Lichtenstein says...
11:45pm Sat 28 Jun 08
saintorsinner, Fareham says...
2:36pm Sun 29 Jun 08
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10:54am Fri 27 Jun 08