Saints sweat on injuries (From Daily Echo)

No virus in the camp then,bit worrying about injuries to key players though!
Think AP will definately dip into transfer market this week!!
1st??

not too good really. fingers crossed theyll be ok or that we can bring in some quality in time for sat

Typical. I was looking forward to starting the season on the same points as everyone and with a fully fit squad. No Richardson, No Lallana, No Waigo or Antonio. And possibly no goal machine or Schneiderlin. b****x

So the OS said there was a virus but AP didn't mention one word of it...hmmmm

SouthamptonLegend wrote:
So the OS said there was a virus but AP didn't mention one word of it...hmmmm

Its obviously a virus that makes them vulnerable to other injuries! Or a smoke screen to make Plymouth relax!!!

lets hope we don't end up playing catch-up again!

desperately need Morgan or Punch Chamberlaine just not good enough, Wotton has no class just left Dean & Ryan to do all the work. Front 2 look able to cover for Richie & Adam & defence look sound enough. COYR

If I remember correctly AP studied under Sir Alex Ferguson before joining Saints. I reckon IanRRR you are spot on, It's the sort of mind games that he plays, also I believe that Peter Reid was watching this match, he could not have much to go on from what he saw this afternoon so yes a smoke screen to be sure!!!

Latest Rumour: Southampton boss Alan Pardew wants to do a deal with Arsenal to take 18-year-old midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong on loan.

Invidia wrote:
If I remember correctly AP studied under Sir Alex Ferguson before joining Saints. I reckon IanRRR you are spot on, It's the sort of mind games that he plays, also I believe that Peter Reid was watching this match, he could not have much to go on from what he saw this afternoon so yes a smoke screen to be sure!!!

Hi Invid, how's your summer been. Tend to agree, A.P loves the mind games.
Although Carter didn't play, somehow think he will be joining us, as well as Antonio.
What do you think

gosportsaint wrote:

Invidia wrote: If I remember correctly AP studied under Sir Alex Ferguson before joining Saints. I reckon IanRRR you are spot on, It's the sort of mind games that he plays, also I believe that Peter Reid was watching this match, he could not have much to go on from what he saw this afternoon so yes a smoke screen to be sure!!!

Hi Invid, how's your summer been. Tend to agree, A.P loves the mind games. Although Carter didn't play, somehow think he will be joining us, as well as Antonio. What do you think

Hope your right Antonio would be a good capture at the right price I'm also sure Lambert Puncheon and Spiderman will play next week
With the players he's bought we seem to have more mid field options even though we thought they were out and out defenders

gosportsaint wrote:

Invidia wrote: If I remember correctly AP studied under Sir Alex Ferguson before joining Saints. I reckon IanRRR you are spot on, It's the sort of mind games that he plays, also I believe that Peter Reid was watching this match, he could not have much to go on from what he saw this afternoon so yes a smoke screen to be sure!!!

Hi Invid, how's your summer been. Tend to agree, A.P loves the mind games. Although Carter didn't play, somehow think he will be joining us, as well as Antonio. What do you think

Hiya Gossie
Had a great summer, yeah I agree with you about both Carter and Antonio, I believe AP has his team ready to rumble and just looking for back up players, not necessarily to go automatically in the first team, last season they finished the best team in the division so why break up a winning combination, just strengthen the squad if injuries occur or whatever

I dunno why we didnt release Wotton or Pulis?!

They dont do anything and are really just getting paid to play in the reserves!

Pardew please get at least 2 quality players, and 1 back up player!

A quality winger.
A quality box-to-box centre mid.
A back striker for Rickie.

I'd loved to see a signing today to just keep the faith for next Saturday.

I thoroughly recommend fans sign up to the player and watch the full video interview with Pards..

He sees Plymouth as the significant opponent.

No way will be be drawn on transfers.. obviously that would stuff any negotiations. I should imaging he would have a few fish on lines and will be reeling in the best fish.

Very keen on Dickson's ability as a utility acknowledging his delivery and his work on the left with Dan Harding. Also gave good praise to Butterfield singling him out as a class above.

The manager does say Adam hasn't got his knee right and hasn't done enough work to be able to start but didn't seem overly worried about the others.

The piece ends with a huge cheeky grin as he says "They all want to play in the first game of the season and you'll be amazed what a miraculous recovery some of em can have when they want to."

The Management team must be under pressure and busy at the moment.. but look to have an air of quiet professionalism

Perhaps fans could learn from that as we adopt a cool calm collected approach ..lol at least for the first few games.

COYR Sashes

Most correct and right post I've seen on here in days.

Just what is needed.


3 in 2 out we would b ready all guns blazing.

Tirau Dan wrote:
I thoroughly recommend fans sign up to the player and watch the full video interview with Pards..

He sees Plymouth as the significant opponent.

No way will be be drawn on transfers.. obviously that would stuff any negotiations. I should imaging he would have a few fish on lines and will be reeling in the best fish.

Very keen on Dickson's ability as a utility acknowledging his delivery and his work on the left with Dan Harding. Also gave good praise to Butterfield singling him out as a class above.

The manager does say Adam hasn't got his knee right and hasn't done enough work to be able to start but didn't seem overly worried about the others.

The piece ends with a huge cheeky grin as he says "They all want to play in the first game of the season and you'll be amazed what a miraculous recovery some of em can have when they want to."

The Management team must be under pressure and busy at the moment.. but look to have an air of quiet professionalism

Perhaps fans could learn from that as we adopt a cool calm collected approach ..lol at least for the first few games.

COYR Sashes

Thanks for that dan really good post mate , dont really understand why anyone is worried though all i feel is excitement and a warm feeling of optimism :)

COYR

I am full of optimism for this season. The match yesterday was OK as a friendly goes and yes, we were much better than Reading until end of 1st half when all of the changes were made.
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In the matchday programme notes, Pards said he was still looking for 2 - 3 players to strengthen the squad. Daniel Frimpong , a 18 year old mid-fielder at Arsenal, has been linked with Saints. I watched him playing in the Arsenal vs Inter match on Sky last night and he looks a very handy player who, if we did get him, would be great cover for Deano and who would be competition for the postition - That's what Pards is after - backup and competition for the various positions. He may well play in the Arsenal vs Celtic match at 1600 today, Sunday - worth a watch!
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Looking forward to the match next Saturday!
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COYRS!!!

After yesterdays game perhaps all fans can say a prayer to draw Reading in the 3rd. round of the F.A.Cup. Revenge with a full team over 90mins. would taste good.

frenchsaint wrote:
After yesterdays game perhaps all fans can say a prayer to draw Reading in the 3rd. round of the F.A.Cup. Revenge with a full team over 90mins. would taste good.

Yeahhhh....pompey 1st round - swindon 2nd round and reading 3rd! Beautiful.

What do u think about the mind games AP is playing?? Personally, I think it's exactly why NC wants to keep him! Man united, Arsenal and liverpool are all successful teams that use them. NC is quietly building this club to be a force to reckon with!

COYS!!!

SouthamptonLegend wrote:

frenchsaint wrote:
After yesterdays game perhaps all fans can say a prayer to draw Reading in the 3rd. round of the F.A.Cup. Revenge with a full team over 90mins. would taste good.

Yeahhhh....pompey 1st round - swindon 2nd round and reading 3rd! Beautiful.

What do u think about the mind games AP is playing?? Personally, I think it's exactly why NC wants to keep him! Man united, Arsenal and liverpool are all successful teams that use them. NC is quietly building this club to be a force to reckon with!

COYS!!!

*not

Yesterdays game reminded me just how insular about our own team many of us are. When Church suddenly turned up with 2 goals I decided to read up about him on the Reading site as I had never heard of him. I was amazed to discover that aged 21 he is already a full Welsh International; was at the club as a 15year old and had a good season last year. I'm saying that in all the transfer talk we engage in why has not this nearly local lad ever been mentioned.? His sister sings well too.
As for managers mind games don't they all try it on? Some are just more devious than others!!

SouthamptonLegend wrote:

frenchsaint wrote: After yesterdays game perhaps all fans can say a prayer to draw Reading in the 3rd. round of the F.A.Cup. Revenge with a full team over 90mins. would taste good.

Yeahhhh....pompey 1st round - swindon 2nd round and reading 3rd! Beautiful. What do u think about the mind games AP is playing?? Personally, I think it's exactly why NC wants to keep him! Man united, Arsenal and liverpool are all successful teams that use them. NC is quietly building this club to be a force to reckon with! COYS!!!

how can we get pompey in the 1st round when they are in the chamionship lol ;) but would be good if we could.

sisaydo wrote:
Latest Rumour: Southampton boss Alan Pardew wants to do a deal with Arsenal to take 18-year-old midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong on loan.

Just watching this Frimpong lad playing for Arsenal against Celtic.

If the rumour is true and we get him, it would be great, a very gifted player, strong in the tackle and passes really well, would like to him in the Saints squad for the season

its just kicked in that the season starts in only 6 days. Wooo hooooo

sisaydo wrote:
Latest Rumour: Southampton boss Alan Pardew wants to do a deal with Arsenal to take 18-year-old midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong on loan.

i hear that emmanuel adi has been told he can leave man city . 6DAYS @ COUNTING !!! THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

saints4eva12 wrote:

sisaydo wrote: Latest Rumour: Southampton boss Alan Pardew wants to do a deal with Arsenal to take 18-year-old midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong on loan.

i hear that emmanuel adi has been told he can leave man city . 6DAYS @ COUNTING !!! THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Not sure we can tempt a Premier League player to come to SMS - perhaps Pompey can afford him!

Oh gawwd im starting to get that churning tummy feeling again.

the third hardest man in sholing wrote:
Oh gawwd im starting to get that churning tummy feeling again.

I know the feeling...the excitement is building. Final week...and perhaps a mystery signing in the offing. Or did you just kop a dodgy biriani? COYRS!!!! :O)

Morning All.. cheers Bronson.. welcome back..
All eyes to the os and news now as the days get crossed off the calendar.

How many off to Silverlake? They loved it last year.. this is our local feeder of lads does the town good to look after them as the gate puts them in good stead for the year. Big Red Army Invasion would be welcome out there. Enjoy.

As others have said, the countdown has started, this is going to be the defining season for Saints. Year 2 of the 5 year plan, for the 5 year plan to work, and achieve its final goal of Saints in the Premiership, then we must get out of league one this season. Not easy, its a hard league, ageing players getting a last pay day, enthusiastic youngsters, then there are those awful away pitches, like Wycombes ploughed field.
If we don't make it this season, then A.P will have gone, and Markus, well we hope not, but this is as i said our defining season, probably the most important season in the history of our club.
This is our time to sing and chant and sing again, so please, can we hear the whole ground this season and not only the Northam. Those of you in the Chapel with me, come on, lets show the rest who can sing the loudest, remember, there are more of us in the Chapel than there is in the Northam.

gosportsaint wrote:
As others have said, the countdown has started, this is going to be the defining season for Saints. Year 2 of the 5 year plan, for the 5 year plan to work, and achieve its final goal of Saints in the Premiership, then we must get out of league one this season. Not easy, its a hard league, ageing players getting a last pay day, enthusiastic youngsters, then there are those awful away pitches, like Wycombes ploughed field.
If we don't make it this season, then A.P will have gone, and Markus, well we hope not, but this is as i said our defining season, probably the most important season in the history of our club.
This is our time to sing and chant and sing again, so please, can we hear the whole ground this season and not only the Northam. Those of you in the Chapel with me, come on, lets show the rest who can sing the loudest, remember, there are more of us in the Chapel than there is in the Northam.

nice.......like it !!!

ali dia wrote:

gosportsaint wrote: As others have said, the countdown has started, this is going to be the defining season for Saints. Year 2 of the 5 year plan, for the 5 year plan to work, and achieve its final goal of Saints in the Premiership, then we must get out of league one this season. Not easy, its a hard league, ageing players getting a last pay day, enthusiastic youngsters, then there are those awful away pitches, like Wycombes ploughed field. If we don't make it this season, then A.P will have gone, and Markus, well we hope not, but this is as i said our defining season, probably the most important season in the history of our club. This is our time to sing and chant and sing again, so please, can we hear the whole ground this season and not only the Northam. Those of you in the Chapel with me, come on, lets show the rest who can sing the loudest, remember, there are more of us in the Chapel than there is in the Northam.

nice.......like it !!!

Thanks, where do you sit

The Chapel end was pretty quiet for the Reading game! One thing that has not improved, the accoustics in the Kingsland are dire, you can never understand a word that the commentator says.

Tirau Dan wrote:
Morning All.. cheers Bronson.. welcome back..
All eyes to the os and news now as the days get crossed off the calendar.

How many off to Silverlake? They loved it last year.. this is our local feeder of lads does the town good to look after them as the gate puts them in good stead for the year. Big Red Army Invasion would be welcome out there. Enjoy.

Eastleigh is practically in Southampton and is 10-15minutes away from SMS! LOL

SouthamptonLegend wrote:

Tirau Dan wrote:
Morning All.. cheers Bronson.. welcome back..
All eyes to the os and news now as the days get crossed off the calendar.

How many off to Silverlake? They loved it last year.. this is our local feeder of lads does the town good to look after them as the gate puts them in good stead for the year. Big Red Army Invasion would be welcome out there. Enjoy.

Eastleigh is practically in Southampton and is 10-15minutes away from SMS! LOL

After living in Graham Rd was at walnut ave swaythling when man landed on the moon and Davies was King of the world. Used to walk...and ride my little bike to stoneham for training. Even use to watch Fords play when ex cherry Don Katterns was player coach...
Looked on the google satellite but couldn't recognise the ground.. Walnut's all built up now too... changed a lot.
Hope The Red Army make it a good pay day for Eastleigh. :)

gosportsaint wrote:

ali dia wrote:

gosportsaint wrote: As others have said, the countdown has started, this is going to be the defining season for Saints. Year 2 of the 5 year plan, for the 5 year plan to work, and achieve its final goal of Saints in the Premiership, then we must get out of league one this season. Not easy, its a hard league, ageing players getting a last pay day, enthusiastic youngsters, then there are those awful away pitches, like Wycombes ploughed field. If we don't make it this season, then A.P will have gone, and Markus, well we hope not, but this is as i said our defining season, probably the most important season in the history of our club. This is our time to sing and chant and sing again, so please, can we hear the whole ground this season and not only the Northam. Those of you in the Chapel with me, come on, lets show the rest who can sing the loudest, remember, there are more of us in the Chapel than there is in the Northam.

nice.......like it !!!

Thanks, where do you sit

either the northam or kingsland north. Get to as many as i can when im not workin. But im always there in spirit. More excited about this season than i have been in years tho. COME ON SAINTS......TEAR THIS LEAGUE APART

Getting back to the subject of the thread, we are told that the OS is the only source of genuine information, sadly it is lacking in that department, the Injuries section is completely blank, yet we hear that at least four of the best players are carrying injuries, bad enough to put them in doubt for the start of the season, if this is so the friendlies have proved that we have insufficient cover. If we are going to be told to ignor other sources then the OS has to be kept up to scratch, otherwise the media will continue to make things up, and some of their material can be very damaging. As Saints fans, we are thirsty for information, starving us will lead to discontent, especially if the results go bad. I am optimistic that we can do well this season, it is by no means guaranteed or am I worrying unnecessarily?