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Adkins gives nothing away on transfer targets
9:00am Saturday 14th July 2012 in Sport
NIGEL Adkins is remaining tight-lipped on reports that Saints are closing in on signing Crystal Palace right back Nathaniel Clyne.
The club are understood to be discussing a deal with the out-of-contract 21-year-old, who they will need to pay compensation for.
Rather than going to a tribunal, Saints and Palace seem keen to thrash out a suitable figure between themselves, with the indications being that highly-rated Clyne could cost as little as £1.5m.
Adkins did not deny that the player is a target, but, as is normal with the club’s manager, he was keeping his cards close to his chest.
The same was true for the topic of Vitesse Arnhem left back Alexander Buttner, who is still yet to complete a move despite a fee being agreed between the clubs over a week ago.
“I think with everything at this time of season, there is mass speculation about everybody,” said Adkins, who is also considering a move for Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.
“Many clubs are linked with many, many players. What we’ve endeavoured to do over the years at Southampton is to do everything quietly behind the scenes.
“If it gets in the media spotlight, a lot of times it probably doesn’t happen.
“Anything we do, we endeavour to do privately behind the scenes and that will continue.”
Another right back on Saints’ radar has been Tottenham’s Kyle Naughton.
Reports have suggested the club have submitted a £5m offer for the 23-year-old, although Spurs are currently reassessing his future after the appointment of Andre Villas-Boas as manager.
While specific names might have been off the agenda, Adkins was more comfortable talking about general squad needs.
He revealed that Saints intend to sign as many as two goalkeepers – they have already had a £6m bid for Birmingham’s Jack Butland rejected – and two centre halves before the transfer window closes.
“We’re going to improve the group,” he said. “It is fair to say we are going to need to bring another goalkeeper in as Bartosz (Bialkowski) did ever so well for us but didn’t play enough games.
“We’ve allowed him to move on to Notts County and I am sure he will have a great career up there. We will bring another one, if not two, goalkeepers into the fold.
“From a defensive point of view, as part of the development we have got we want to bring 50 per cent of the youngsters through the youth team structure.
“Aaron Martin, who has waited patiently on the bench, has gone to Crystal Palace for a half season or full season of games to aid his development.
“With Radhi Jaidi retiring and the uncertainty over Dan Seaborne coming back, we will be bringing another one if not two centre-halves into the football club to keep improving.”
Adkins’ attentions will today be largely focused on the start of pre-season, as Saints welcome a young Arsenal squad – which won’t include former St Mary’s stars Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – and Belgian side Anderlecht for the Markus Liebherr Memorial Cup.
Comments(46)
milton road
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9:30am Sat 14 Jul 12
Maybe I am being sceptical, that if Alex was coming it would have been done by now. Been dragging on awhile now.
In relation to Davies it isn't whether he can move its whether Rangers are entitled to compensation.
Sad to read that Dan may not make it back.
Whatever happens I am sure NA and NC have everything in hand.
only1chopper
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9:59am Sat 14 Jul 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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10:00am Sat 14 Jul 12
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
montecristosaint
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10:27am Sat 14 Jul 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:goodness is that criticism of NC from one of the Echo regulars?? you need to talk to Baddesley Bill he reckons NC walks on water and that Adkins parted the Red Sea.
This thing of if it gets in the media it's off is getting over played.
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
Fans are entitled to express impatience if it appears there is a lack of results on the transfer front. We have been down this road before more than once and NC is apparently reluctant to continue with deals once they are in the public domain. It does seem dogmatic in this day and age where even the cleaning lady has a lap top.Dont get me wrong I think NC has been a great chairman but I'm not sure his approach to the media is the right one as it causes unrest amongst the fans after a while and that is understandable. We dont want to see the club relegated because of a lack of transfer activity and fans have a right to worry.
Those who take the view that NC and NA should be supported whatever the situation are being daft would they support the prime minister unconditionally with the management of the UK? I'm sure not unless they are completely out of their minds which they may be of course...
nannupsaint
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10:36am Sat 14 Jul 12
long memory
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10:44am Sat 14 Jul 12
milton road wrote:Probably wrong,but I feel that a new signing or two just might be unveiled before the game today,hopefully this will happen,but don't hold your breath.
Palace chairman has said in the last few hours nothing concrete has been decided on Clyne and where he goes.
Maybe I am being sceptical, that if Alex was coming it would have been done by now. Been dragging on awhile now.
In relation to Davies it isn't whether he can move its whether Rangers are entitled to compensation.
Sad to read that Dan may not make it back.
Whatever happens I am sure NA and NC have everything in hand.
FreeNelsonMantle
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10:49am Sat 14 Jul 12
I think you need to look at the job they have done and where we are now before you jump on the slagging waggon because of some stories printed in the press.
Agreed the team needs strengthening and by reading what NA has said in this interview he understands this too.
Maybe the "season ticket holders" should get behind the management team who have put us back in the league we belong
tugboat
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10:51am Sat 14 Jul 12
montecristosaint wrote:You could have a point,I could be barmy as well !! But please enlighten me as to where the management team at SFC have gone wrong in the past two seasons and why its so wrong to have faith and share their aspirations.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:goodness is that criticism of NC from one of the Echo regulars?? you need to talk to Baddesley Bill he reckons NC walks on water and that Adkins parted the Red Sea.
This thing of if it gets in the media it's off is getting over played.
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
Fans are entitled to express impatience if it appears there is a lack of results on the transfer front. We have been down this road before more than once and NC is apparently reluctant to continue with deals once they are in the public domain. It does seem dogmatic in this day and age where even the cleaning lady has a lap top.Dont get me wrong I think NC has been a great chairman but I'm not sure his approach to the media is the right one as it causes unrest amongst the fans after a while and that is understandable. We dont want to see the club relegated because of a lack of transfer activity and fans have a right to worry.
Those who take the view that NC and NA should be supported whatever the situation are being daft would they support the prime minister unconditionally with the management of the UK? I'm sure not unless they are completely out of their minds which they may be of course...
I gave up being a "lets just try and survive supporter" quite a while ago,and dont regret it for a minute. My cup is now always half full as far as SFC are concerned,and yes I think we have never had a better set up,chairman-manager-
coaching staff than we have now.
I have to go the nurse is coming back..........
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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10:52am Sat 14 Jul 12
montecristosaint wrote:I'm not sure many deals haven't happened because of media I'd guess many targets will either have held off signing in the hope of a 'bigger club' coming in for them or a deal wasn't possible due to stupid transfer fee demands or wage demands.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:goodness is that criticism of NC from one of the Echo regulars?? you need to talk to Baddesley Bill he reckons NC walks on water and that Adkins parted the Red Sea.
This thing of if it gets in the media it's off is getting over played.
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
Fans are entitled to express impatience if it appears there is a lack of results on the transfer front. We have been down this road before more than once and NC is apparently reluctant to continue with deals once they are in the public domain. It does seem dogmatic in this day and age where even the cleaning lady has a lap top.Dont get me wrong I think NC has been a great chairman but I'm not sure his approach to the media is the right one as it causes unrest amongst the fans after a while and that is understandable. We dont want to see the club relegated because of a lack of transfer activity and fans have a right to worry.
Those who take the view that NC and NA should be supported whatever the situation are being daft would they support the prime minister unconditionally with the management of the UK? I'm sure not unless they are completely out of their minds which they may be of course...
I'm totally in support of seeking to sign young English players where possible. Nigel is also determined not to bring in someone who will disturb the squad unity. These self imposed constrains make it hard to sign players but will prove right in the long run.
What I am saying is don't let your principles make you predictable.
Confucious
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10:54am Sat 14 Jul 12
montecristosaint wrote:No criticism of NC or NA there at all. Every time you see flowers you must think about coffins.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:goodness is that criticism of NC from one of the Echo regulars?? you need to talk to Baddesley Bill he reckons NC walks on water and that Adkins parted the Red Sea.
This thing of if it gets in the media it's off is getting over played.
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
Fans are entitled to express impatience if it appears there is a lack of results on the transfer front. We have been down this road before more than once and NC is apparently reluctant to continue with deals once they are in the public domain. It does seem dogmatic in this day and age where even the cleaning lady has a lap top.Dont get me wrong I think NC has been a great chairman but I'm not sure his approach to the media is the right one as it causes unrest amongst the fans after a while and that is understandable. We dont want to see the club relegated because of a lack of transfer activity and fans have a right to worry.
Those who take the view that NC and NA should be supported whatever the situation are being daft would they support the prime minister unconditionally with the management of the UK? I'm sure not unless they are completely out of their minds which they may be of course...
In any case there's a big difference between criticism and moaning which seems to be the forte of some.
It's obvious that the club needs to recruit in a methodical, practical and intelligent way - simply bunging money left, right and centre would be quicker, but irresponsibly reckless on Portsmouthonian scale.
Nonetheless, it's all part of the fun on here having people whose critical expression is never inhibited by their ignorance.
DCbovivet
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11:04am Sat 14 Jul 12
puppy saint
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11:12am Sat 14 Jul 12
Confucious wrote:Have I woken up in a parallel universe where Confucious makes perfect sense?
montecristosaint wrote:No criticism of NC or NA there at all. Every time you see flowers you must think about coffins.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:goodness is that criticism of NC from one of the Echo regulars?? you need to talk to Baddesley Bill he reckons NC walks on water and that Adkins parted the Red Sea.
This thing of if it gets in the media it's off is getting over played.
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
Fans are entitled to express impatience if it appears there is a lack of results on the transfer front. We have been down this road before more than once and NC is apparently reluctant to continue with deals once they are in the public domain. It does seem dogmatic in this day and age where even the cleaning lady has a lap top.Dont get me wrong I think NC has been a great chairman but I'm not sure his approach to the media is the right one as it causes unrest amongst the fans after a while and that is understandable. We dont want to see the club relegated because of a lack of transfer activity and fans have a right to worry.
Those who take the view that NC and NA should be supported whatever the situation are being daft would they support the prime minister unconditionally with the management of the UK? I'm sure not unless they are completely out of their minds which they may be of course...
In any case there's a big difference between criticism and moaning which seems to be the forte of some.
It's obvious that the club needs to recruit in a methodical, practical and intelligent way - simply bunging money left, right and centre would be quicker, but irresponsibly reckless on Portsmouthonian scale.
Nonetheless, it's all part of the fun on here having people whose critical expression is never inhibited by their ignorance.
Baddesley Bill
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11:22am Sat 14 Jul 12
montecristosaint wrote:I don't "worship" our management...I just like and appreciate the way they go about running or Club. I like the fact that we have had back to back promotions...I like the fact that they have vision to take us up another step.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:goodness is that criticism of NC from one of the Echo regulars?? you need to talk to Baddesley Bill he reckons NC walks on water and that Adkins parted the Red Sea.
This thing of if it gets in the media it's off is getting over played.
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
Fans are entitled to express impatience if it appears there is a lack of results on the transfer front. We have been down this road before more than once and NC is apparently reluctant to continue with deals once they are in the public domain. It does seem dogmatic in this day and age where even the cleaning lady has a lap top.Dont get me wrong I think NC has been a great chairman but I'm not sure his approach to the media is the right one as it causes unrest amongst the fans after a while and that is understandable. We dont want to see the club relegated because of a lack of transfer activity and fans have a right to worry.
Those who take the view that NC and NA should be supported whatever the situation are being daft would they support the prime minister unconditionally with the management of the UK? I'm sure not unless they are completely out of their minds which they may be of course...
You just seem like a over-expectant whinger clutching at straws for any reason to be critical.
mack chinnon
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11:32am Sat 14 Jul 12
puppy saint wrote:No.
Confucious wrote:Have I woken up in a parallel universe where Confucious makes perfect sense?
montecristosaint wrote:No criticism of NC or NA there at all. Every time you see flowers you must think about coffins.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:goodness is that criticism of NC from one of the Echo regulars?? you need to talk to Baddesley Bill he reckons NC walks on water and that Adkins parted the Red Sea.
This thing of if it gets in the media it's off is getting over played.
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
Fans are entitled to express impatience if it appears there is a lack of results on the transfer front. We have been down this road before more than once and NC is apparently reluctant to continue with deals once they are in the public domain. It does seem dogmatic in this day and age where even the cleaning lady has a lap top.Dont get me wrong I think NC has been a great chairman but I'm not sure his approach to the media is the right one as it causes unrest amongst the fans after a while and that is understandable. We dont want to see the club relegated because of a lack of transfer activity and fans have a right to worry.
Those who take the view that NC and NA should be supported whatever the situation are being daft would they support the prime minister unconditionally with the management of the UK? I'm sure not unless they are completely out of their minds which they may be of course...
In any case there's a big difference between criticism and moaning which seems to be the forte of some.
It's obvious that the club needs to recruit in a methodical, practical and intelligent way - simply bunging money left, right and centre would be quicker, but irresponsibly reckless on Portsmouthonian scale.
Nonetheless, it's all part of the fun on here having people whose critical expression is never inhibited by their ignorance.
StevieSteve
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11:46am Sat 14 Jul 12
Absolute class! We're going for the title boys!! :-)
dadofmy3sons
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11:47am Sat 14 Jul 12
I do not have blind faith in Saints management and I will be happy with mid table this season. The signings have been good and the rumours of the particular players look good.
Adkins has said what all of us have been saying, goaalkeeper(s) and speed.
Looking good !
Tony in Liberia
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11:55am Sat 14 Jul 12
On topic, NC & NA are doing their jobs perfectly as far as I can see, and until they started f*cking up on a regular basis, I see no reason to believe they won't carry on doing so. So, I'm happy to leacve it all to them, and delight in the results, which has seen me come up two divisions in two years :-)
Strasbourg Saint
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11:57am Sat 14 Jul 12
mack chinnon wrote:That's the shortest sentence in the English language MackChinnon.
puppy saint wrote:No.
Confucious wrote:Have I woken up in a parallel universe where Confucious makes perfect sense?
montecristosaint wrote:No criticism of NC or NA there at all. Every time you see flowers you must think about coffins.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:goodness is that criticism of NC from one of the Echo regulars?? you need to talk to Baddesley Bill he reckons NC walks on water and that Adkins parted the Red Sea.
This thing of if it gets in the media it's off is getting over played.
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
Fans are entitled to express impatience if it appears there is a lack of results on the transfer front. We have been down this road before more than once and NC is apparently reluctant to continue with deals once they are in the public domain. It does seem dogmatic in this day and age where even the cleaning lady has a lap top.Dont get me wrong I think NC has been a great chairman but I'm not sure his approach to the media is the right one as it causes unrest amongst the fans after a while and that is understandable. We dont want to see the club relegated because of a lack of transfer activity and fans have a right to worry.
Those who take the view that NC and NA should be supported whatever the situation are being daft would they support the prime minister unconditionally with the management of the UK? I'm sure not unless they are completely out of their minds which they may be of course...
In any case there's a big difference between criticism and moaning which seems to be the forte of some.
It's obvious that the club needs to recruit in a methodical, practical and intelligent way - simply bunging money left, right and centre would be quicker, but irresponsibly reckless on Portsmouthonian scale.
Nonetheless, it's all part of the fun on here having people whose critical expression is never inhibited by their ignorance.
Puppy, I have bad news. You now inhabit a world in which ALL posts by ST holders make perfect sense to you and all other ST holders, whilst those by scumbag part-timers like me start off making sense but, as our scumbag posts continue (although perfectly logical to non-ST holders) slowly disintegrate to the point at which nothing appears to NC out make sack Adkins a blind why haven't we signed Messi yet bit of we need to get spending sense what so Adkins doesn't have a clue ever. ?Okay
(* ST Holders can ignore the above)
RNsaint
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12:05pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Strasbourg Saint
says...
12:08pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Tony in Liberia wrote:Hope it goes well, Tony. I assume this means you're now (picking up on NZ Rob's change) 'Tony who used to be in Liberia'.
About as far off topic as you can get, but my band - The Midnight Blues Collective - are playing at the Joshua Tree tonight, so if you fancy some blues music after watching the flame, you know where to find it! I'm the one playing harp...
On topic, NC & NA are doing their jobs perfectly as far as I can see, and until they started f*cking up on a regular basis, I see no reason to believe they won't carry on doing so. So, I'm happy to leacve it all to them, and delight in the results, which has seen me come up two divisions in two years :-)
I think we need to classify several different categories of poster on here.
1. ST holders (in varying degrees, depending on where they sit, of course)
2. Ex-ex-pat fans (i.e. you and Rob)
3. Mere ex-pat fans (i.e. me, Dan, RisingSon, Mush etc.)
4. Distant fans (i.e. those in the UK but some way from SMS (i.e. Yorkie, the ones in Scotland, Fran (well, the Solent is a barrier) and Janner etc.
5. The real villains - those in spitting distance of SMS who haven't got season tickets. We all look down on them :)
ECHO - please move category 5, they're polluting the site.
Strasbourg Saint
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12:12pm Sat 14 Jul 12
RNsaint wrote:Not sure. Bit like the Hargreaves question, do we need him? However, I take the 'mentoring' point in both cases.
how about Michael Owen, looking for a premier club, His experiance is worth its weight in gold even though he isnt te layer he once was
Love the typo. I once had a girlfriend who reared chickens for eggs. She would often lament that, as each grew older, 'she isn't the layer she once was'.
Baddesley Bill
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12:13pm Sat 14 Jul 12
RNsaint wrote:It would be a good shout if on a pay for play basis....his tweets suggest he is getting desperate for an offer from a prem club...I can't see it happening though...it would appear that all our interest lies with young talent.
how about Michael Owen, looking for a premier club, His experiance is worth its weight in gold even though he isnt te layer he once was
RNsaint
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12:15pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Apologies about previous post errors, kids have spilt juice onto the laptop and keyboard not working correctly. More so than any season due to the new kit.Come on you REDS!!!!
ButtyIoWSaint
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12:19pm Sat 14 Jul 12
StevieSteve wrote:You can watch the full 10 minute interview on Saints Player
Anyone else seen the 15 second clip of Nige on the saints youtube channel??
Absolute class! We're going for the title boys!! :-)
ShakeyWiffles
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12:20pm Sat 14 Jul 12
montecristosaint wrote:Um where was his criticism of NC? Or are you just reading it how you want to?
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:goodness is that criticism of NC from one of the Echo regulars?? you need to talk to Baddesley Bill he reckons NC walks on water and that Adkins parted the Red Sea.
This thing of if it gets in the media it's off is getting over played.
If I were a manager and my chairman was talking to Southampton with a view to selling my best player I'd simply leak it to stop it.
Fans are entitled to express impatience if it appears there is a lack of results on the transfer front. We have been down this road before more than once and NC is apparently reluctant to continue with deals once they are in the public domain. It does seem dogmatic in this day and age where even the cleaning lady has a lap top.Dont get me wrong I think NC has been a great chairman but I'm not sure his approach to the media is the right one as it causes unrest amongst the fans after a while and that is understandable. We dont want to see the club relegated because of a lack of transfer activity and fans have a right to worry.
Those who take the view that NC and NA should be supported whatever the situation are being daft would they support the prime minister unconditionally with the management of the UK? I'm sure not unless they are completely out of their minds which they may be of course...
mack chinnon
says...
12:20pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Im a 5.
Tony in Liberia wrote:Hope it goes well, Tony. I assume this means you're now (picking up on NZ Rob's change) 'Tony who used to be in Liberia'.
About as far off topic as you can get, but my band - The Midnight Blues Collective - are playing at the Joshua Tree tonight, so if you fancy some blues music after watching the flame, you know where to find it! I'm the one playing harp...
On topic, NC & NA are doing their jobs perfectly as far as I can see, and until they started f*cking up on a regular basis, I see no reason to believe they won't carry on doing so. So, I'm happy to leacve it all to them, and delight in the results, which has seen me come up two divisions in two years :-)
I think we need to classify several different categories of poster on here.
1. ST holders (in varying degrees, depending on where they sit, of course)
2. Ex-ex-pat fans (i.e. you and Rob)
3. Mere ex-pat fans (i.e. me, Dan, RisingSon, Mush etc.)
4. Distant fans (i.e. those in the UK but some way from SMS (i.e. Yorkie, the ones in Scotland, Fran (well, the Solent is a barrier) and Janner etc.
5. The real villains - those in spitting distance of SMS who haven't got season tickets. We all look down on them :)
ECHO - please move category 5, they're polluting the site.
Strasbourg Saint
says...
12:34pm Sat 14 Jul 12
mack chinnon wrote:(Laying on a ridiculous fake Pythonesque French accent as thickly as possible) ......
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Im a 5.
Tony in Liberia wrote:Hope it goes well, Tony. I assume this means you're now (picking up on NZ Rob's change) 'Tony who used to be in Liberia'.
About as far off topic as you can get, but my band - The Midnight Blues Collective - are playing at the Joshua Tree tonight, so if you fancy some blues music after watching the flame, you know where to find it! I'm the one playing harp...
On topic, NC & NA are doing their jobs perfectly as far as I can see, and until they started f*cking up on a regular basis, I see no reason to believe they won't carry on doing so. So, I'm happy to leacve it all to them, and delight in the results, which has seen me come up two divisions in two years :-)
I think we need to classify several different categories of poster on here.
1. ST holders (in varying degrees, depending on where they sit, of course)
2. Ex-ex-pat fans (i.e. you and Rob)
3. Mere ex-pat fans (i.e. me, Dan, RisingSon, Mush etc.)
4. Distant fans (i.e. those in the UK but some way from SMS (i.e. Yorkie, the ones in Scotland, Fran (well, the Solent is a barrier) and Janner etc.
5. The real villains - those in spitting distance of SMS who haven't got season tickets. We all look down on them :)
ECHO - please move category 5, they're polluting the site.
I don't wanna talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper. I f@rt in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries. Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time.
saint robbie
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12:35pm Sat 14 Jul 12
mack chinnon wrote:Im a 5 aswell,
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Im a 5.Tony in Liberia wrote: About as far off topic as you can get, but my band - The Midnight Blues Collective - are playing at the Joshua Tree tonight, so if you fancy some blues music after watching the flame, you know where to find it! I'm the one playing harp... On topic, NC & NA are doing their jobs perfectly as far as I can see, and until they started f*cking up on a regular basis, I see no reason to believe they won't carry on doing so. So, I'm happy to leacve it all to them, and delight in the results, which has seen me come up two divisions in two years :-)Hope it goes well, Tony. I assume this means you're now (picking up on NZ Rob's change) 'Tony who used to be in Liberia'. I think we need to classify several different categories of poster on here. 1. ST holders (in varying degrees, depending on where they sit, of course) 2. Ex-ex-pat fans (i.e. you and Rob) 3. Mere ex-pat fans (i.e. me, Dan, RisingSon, Mush etc.) 4. Distant fans (i.e. those in the UK but some way from SMS (i.e. Yorkie, the ones in Scotland, Fran (well, the Solent is a barrier) and Janner etc. 5. The real villains - those in spitting distance of SMS who haven't got season tickets. We all look down on them :) ECHO - please move category 5, they're polluting the site.
However i did take my two sons to every Saturday home game last season and i attended some midweek games with my mates. I intend to do the same this season as long as tickets are available.
I will also be purchasing the new strip for the 3 of us.
Can a new category be made for the likes of me???
Back to topic, Lets go back to rangers and get Mcgregor and Doian. Possibly Wallace aswell if the Buttner deal isnt going to happen.
Add Clyne and Zaha or Matt Phillips (Blackpool) and i think were done.
saint robbie
says...
12:44pm Sat 14 Jul 12
As i live in Marchwood and drive past the training ground every day, i can report that the car park is now closer to resembling a Premier League car park.
Gone are the Audis and BMWS and in are the Mercs, Porches and even Maseratti.
saint robbie
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12:48pm Sat 14 Jul 12
saint robbie wrote:Porsche even, although maybe a few have added porches and conservatorys?
Changing topic again, As i live in Marchwood and drive past the training ground every day, i can report that the car park is now closer to resembling a Premier League car park. Gone are the Audis and BMWS and in are the Mercs, Porches and even Maseratti.
mack chinnon
says...
1:00pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Strasbourg Saint wrote:I have a wife you know.
mack chinnon wrote:(Laying on a ridiculous fake Pythonesque French accent as thickly as possible) ......
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Im a 5.
Tony in Liberia wrote:Hope it goes well, Tony. I assume this means you're now (picking up on NZ Rob's change) 'Tony who used to be in Liberia'.
About as far off topic as you can get, but my band - The Midnight Blues Collective - are playing at the Joshua Tree tonight, so if you fancy some blues music after watching the flame, you know where to find it! I'm the one playing harp...
On topic, NC & NA are doing their jobs perfectly as far as I can see, and until they started f*cking up on a regular basis, I see no reason to believe they won't carry on doing so. So, I'm happy to leacve it all to them, and delight in the results, which has seen me come up two divisions in two years :-)
I think we need to classify several different categories of poster on here.
1. ST holders (in varying degrees, depending on where they sit, of course)
2. Ex-ex-pat fans (i.e. you and Rob)
3. Mere ex-pat fans (i.e. me, Dan, RisingSon, Mush etc.)
4. Distant fans (i.e. those in the UK but some way from SMS (i.e. Yorkie, the ones in Scotland, Fran (well, the Solent is a barrier) and Janner etc.
5. The real villains - those in spitting distance of SMS who haven't got season tickets. We all look down on them :)
ECHO - please move category 5, they're polluting the site.
I don't wanna talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper. I f@rt in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries. Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time.
dadofmy3sons
says...
1:02pm Sat 14 Jul 12
saint robbie wrote:And Poopey get the little old lady in the mobility scooter, just about sums up both our current levels !
saint robbie wrote:Porsche even, although maybe a few have added porches and conservatorys?
Changing topic again, As i live in Marchwood and drive past the training ground every day, i can report that the car park is now closer to resembling a Premier League car park. Gone are the Audis and BMWS and in are the Mercs, Porches and even Maseratti.
Strasbourg Saint
says...
1:07pm Sat 14 Jul 12
saint robbie wrote:(Gosh! I'm speaking to a No5!)
saint robbie wrote:Porsche even, although maybe a few have added porches and conservatorys?
Changing topic again, As i live in Marchwood and drive past the training ground every day, i can report that the car park is now closer to resembling a Premier League car park. Gone are the Audis and BMWS and in are the Mercs, Porches and even Maseratti.
Tops! Could be worth a visit with the little Strassies. Have they barriered the entrance? I heard it was being planned. Also, have they tarmacked the car park and built an over-parking canopy so that the new supercars don't get too wet or dirty?
magnette
says...
1:11pm Sat 14 Jul 12
saint robbie wrote:The Mercs, Porches and Maserattis belong to the builders.
Changing topic again,
As i live in Marchwood and drive past the training ground every day, i can report that the car park is now closer to resembling a Premier League car park.
Gone are the Audis and BMWS and in are the Mercs, Porches and even Maseratti.
Strasbourg Saint
says...
1:16pm Sat 14 Jul 12
mack chinnon wrote:Do you w .... w.....
Strasbourg Saint wrote:I have a wife you know.
mack chinnon wrote:(Laying on a ridiculous fake Pythonesque French accent as thickly as possible) ......
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Im a 5.
Tony in Liberia wrote:Hope it goes well, Tony. I assume this means you're now (picking up on NZ Rob's change) 'Tony who used to be in Liberia'.
About as far off topic as you can get, but my band - The Midnight Blues Collective - are playing at the Joshua Tree tonight, so if you fancy some blues music after watching the flame, you know where to find it! I'm the one playing harp...
On topic, NC & NA are doing their jobs perfectly as far as I can see, and until they started f*cking up on a regular basis, I see no reason to believe they won't carry on doing so. So, I'm happy to leacve it all to them, and delight in the results, which has seen me come up two divisions in two years :-)
I think we need to classify several different categories of poster on here.
1. ST holders (in varying degrees, depending on where they sit, of course)
2. Ex-ex-pat fans (i.e. you and Rob)
3. Mere ex-pat fans (i.e. me, Dan, RisingSon, Mush etc.)
4. Distant fans (i.e. those in the UK but some way from SMS (i.e. Yorkie, the ones in Scotland, Fran (well, the Solent is a barrier) and Janner etc.
5. The real villains - those in spitting distance of SMS who haven't got season tickets. We all look down on them :)
ECHO - please move category 5, they're polluting the site.
I don't wanna talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper. I f@rt in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries. Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time.
..... rank very highly in Wome?
Mush On The Beach
says...
1:39pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Strasbourg Saint wrote:As a 3 Strassie this season is coming with special priviliges. All EPL games are beamed here in Oz live via satellite, so I will be watching Saints in HD while eating fresh prawn sarnies. OMG I’ve turned in to Puppy, please don’t recategorise me as a 1
Tony in Liberia wrote:Hope it goes well, Tony. I assume this means you're now (picking up on NZ Rob's change) 'Tony who used to be in Liberia'.
About as far off topic as you can get, but my band - The Midnight Blues Collective - are playing at the Joshua Tree tonight, so if you fancy some blues music after watching the flame, you know where to find it! I'm the one playing harp...
On topic, NC & NA are doing their jobs perfectly as far as I can see, and until they started f*cking up on a regular basis, I see no reason to believe they won't carry on doing so. So, I'm happy to leacve it all to them, and delight in the results, which has seen me come up two divisions in two years :-)
I think we need to classify several different categories of poster on here.
1. ST holders (in varying degrees, depending on where they sit, of course)
2. Ex-ex-pat fans (i.e. you and Rob)
3. Mere ex-pat fans (i.e. me, Dan, RisingSon, Mush etc.)
4. Distant fans (i.e. those in the UK but some way from SMS (i.e. Yorkie, the ones in Scotland, Fran (well, the Solent is a barrier) and Janner etc.
5. The real villains - those in spitting distance of SMS who haven't got season tickets. We all look down on them :)
ECHO - please move category 5, they're polluting the site.
saintsupnorth
says...
2:17pm Sat 14 Jul 12
http://www.dailymail
.co.uk/sport/footbal
l/article-2173219/Bi
lly-Sharp-exclusive-
Baby-Luey-fighter.ht
ml
Goes to show what kind of players NA and NC look for, not just players but potential legends!!
saint robbie
says...
2:34pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Strasbourg Saint wrote:They are still using the old car park at the moment (security Guard at gates)
saint robbie wrote:(Gosh! I'm speaking to a No5!) Tops! Could be worth a visit with the little Strassies. Have they barriered the entrance? I heard it was being planned. Also, have they tarmacked the car park and built an over-parking canopy so that the new supercars don't get too wet or dirty?saint robbie wrote: Changing topic again, As i live in Marchwood and drive past the training ground every day, i can report that the car park is now closer to resembling a Premier League car park. Gone are the Audis and BMWS and in are the Mercs, Porches and even Maseratti.Porsche even, although maybe a few have added porches and conservatorys?
Youve given me an idea now, i could set up a luxury car valeting service opposite.
saint robbie
says...
2:36pm Sat 14 Jul 12
dadofmy3sons wrote:She was just dropping her son of at work, on pompeys wages he cant afford his own vehicle.
saint robbie wrote:And Poopey get the little old lady in the mobility scooter, just about sums up both our current levels !saint robbie wrote: Changing topic again, As i live in Marchwood and drive past the training ground every day, i can report that the car park is now closer to resembling a Premier League car park. Gone are the Audis and BMWS and in are the Mercs, Porches and even Maseratti.Porsche even, although maybe a few have added porches and conservatorys?
Strasbourg Saint
says...
2:43pm Sat 14 Jul 12
saint robbie wrote:Sounds like a winner! I'll bring my sponge next time I'm over.
Strasbourg Saint wrote:They are still using the old car park at the moment (security Guard at gates)
saint robbie wrote:(Gosh! I'm speaking to a No5!) Tops! Could be worth a visit with the little Strassies. Have they barriered the entrance? I heard it was being planned. Also, have they tarmacked the car park and built an over-parking canopy so that the new supercars don't get too wet or dirty?saint robbie wrote: Changing topic again, As i live in Marchwood and drive past the training ground every day, i can report that the car park is now closer to resembling a Premier League car park. Gone are the Audis and BMWS and in are the Mercs, Porches and even Maseratti.Porsche even, although maybe a few have added porches and conservatorys?
Youve given me an idea now, i could set up a luxury car valeting service opposite.
No point today, though. It sounds like the weather there is a tad wet. I'm tuned into Solent ahead of the Markus Cup. No Rose Bowl - again - and Poopey's massive gladitorial clash against Havant & Waterlooville is off. Just as well really, I heard they were trialing Steve Claridge in goal.
Strasbourg Saint
says...
2:44pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Mush On The Beach wrote:Spliter!
Strasbourg Saint wrote:As a 3 Strassie this season is coming with special priviliges. All EPL games are beamed here in Oz live via satellite, so I will be watching Saints in HD while eating fresh prawn sarnies. OMG I’ve turned in to Puppy, please don’t recategorise me as a 1
Tony in Liberia wrote:Hope it goes well, Tony. I assume this means you're now (picking up on NZ Rob's change) 'Tony who used to be in Liberia'.
About as far off topic as you can get, but my band - The Midnight Blues Collective - are playing at the Joshua Tree tonight, so if you fancy some blues music after watching the flame, you know where to find it! I'm the one playing harp...
On topic, NC & NA are doing their jobs perfectly as far as I can see, and until they started f*cking up on a regular basis, I see no reason to believe they won't carry on doing so. So, I'm happy to leacve it all to them, and delight in the results, which has seen me come up two divisions in two years :-)
I think we need to classify several different categories of poster on here.
1. ST holders (in varying degrees, depending on where they sit, of course)
2. Ex-ex-pat fans (i.e. you and Rob)
3. Mere ex-pat fans (i.e. me, Dan, RisingSon, Mush etc.)
4. Distant fans (i.e. those in the UK but some way from SMS (i.e. Yorkie, the ones in Scotland, Fran (well, the Solent is a barrier) and Janner etc.
5. The real villains - those in spitting distance of SMS who haven't got season tickets. We all look down on them :)
ECHO - please move category 5, they're polluting the site.
Strasbourg Saint
says...
4:20pm Sat 14 Jul 12
saintsupnorth wrote:Thanks for sharing. Just read it. I hope to make the Spurs game around the first anniversary of Luey's death in October.
must read article about Billy Sharp:
http://www.dailymail
.co.uk/sport/footbal
l/article-2173219/Bi
lly-Sharp-exclusive-
Baby-Luey-fighter.ht
ml
Goes to show what kind of players NA and NC look for, not just players but potential legends!!
Might be a time for reflection.
saintsupnorth
says...
4:29pm Sat 14 Jul 12
saintdave1976
says...
7:30pm Sat 14 Jul 12
FreeNelsonMantle wrote:Well said!!!!
Over the last week I have been reading all the comments on here about transfer speculations and it's amazing how many people are so quick to judge NA and NC about how bad they have been with transfers etc..
I think you need to look at the job they have done and where we are now before you jump on the slagging waggon because of some stories printed in the press.
Agreed the team needs strengthening and by reading what NA has said in this interview he understands this too.
Maybe the "season ticket holders" should get behind the management team who have put us back in the league we belong
Alicesdad
says...
9:14am Mon 16 Jul 12
NC and NA are probably the best double act of a manager and chief exec I have seen in decades on the transfer market. They are building a team here that is not based on ridiculous purchases, but sound quality, good squad developmentn and sound finances.
We are effectively rebuilding a whole squad. The names in the frame at the moment are not high profile, neither are they cheap. But as I have said before, take a step back and look what we have and what we may have. This is going to be an awesome squad.
There should be no negativity in the minds of Saints fans. We are going to make a massive impact on the Premiership.
olddellsaint says...
9:14am Sat 14 Jul 12