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Chance to impress for frozen out Saints players
7:00am Wednesday 25th July 2012 in Sport
Lee Barnard
SAINTS are set to send a young side to Exeter tonight – but will give a few of their fringe players another chance to impress.
With the first team having been away in France, and now preparing to face Ajax at St Mary’s on Saturday, most of the big guns will be left back in Southampton , rather than travelling to the west country for a game that is part of the deal that brought Dan Seaborne to St Mary’s in January 2010.
Exeter are billing the game as being against a Saints XI and are expecting predominantly youngsters to make the trip.
It is likely that the side sent to Exeter will be similar to that which went to local non-league clubs Winchester City and Sholing under the banner of the under-21s.
That means another chance to impress for second year academy scholar Sam McQueen, who scored twice in both games against Winchester and Sholing.
Those teams featured some of Saints’ rising stars of the future, alongside senior faces in the shape of Lee Barnard , Ryan Dickson and Jonathan Forte .
That trio appear to be struggling to make the cut for the club’s 25-man Premier League squad, having not gone on the tour of France.
But friendlies such as tonight’s at League 2 Exeter give them another chance to impress Nigel Adkins , or – potentially more likely – put themselves in the shop window for moves.
Exeter will be treating the game as a first team friendly and have started preseason well with three wins from three, albeit against non-league opposition in Guernsey, Dorchester Town and FC United.
Paul Tisdale’s side are unlikely to field former England goalkeeper David James, who is currently training with them, but there is a chance that ex- Saints midfielder Matt Oakley could be included in their side.
Oakley has yet to commit to becoming an Exeter player following his release from Leicester this summer.
But the 34-year-old, who made more than 250 appearances for Saints, is sought after by the Grecians who are keen to convince him to sign after an impressive loan spell last autumn.
Tisdale said: “I have left a spot in our squad and a particular role in the team, and a role in the club for him.
“He has had a week’s training now and hopefully, in a week’s time, we will tie that up. But I am not looking for anyone else as I really want Matt to be here.
“He made such a big contribution last year for the brief time he was here, and I want him to make that contribution for the full year this time.”
- Kick-off at St James Park is 7.45pm.
Comments(59)
lavalady
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7:51am Wed 25 Jul 12
GX Saint wrote:Dann is at Blackburn
Thanks gents, have a good game tonight and get yourselves picked up by a Championship side, hopefully Birmingham as a p-x extra for Dann.
Over the Edge
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8:13am Wed 25 Jul 12
lavalady wrote:Not for long hopefully
GX Saint wrote:Dann is at Blackburn
Thanks gents, have a good game tonight and get yourselves picked up by a Championship side, hopefully Birmingham as a p-x extra for Dann.
Condor Man
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8:38am Wed 25 Jul 12
damoose
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8:57am Wed 25 Jul 12
SaintMax
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8:58am Wed 25 Jul 12
Bigrich1980
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9:04am Wed 25 Jul 12
Supersaintz
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9:15am Wed 25 Jul 12
sarfhamton
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9:50am Wed 25 Jul 12
damoose wrote:Yes so am I but maybe he has got high wages (for L1) that other clubs cannot match
Some what surprised nobody has come in for Barney he has a good goal-ratio in the lower leagues
St Retford
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9:57am Wed 25 Jul 12
Shoong
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10:07am Wed 25 Jul 12
SaintMax wrote:This game was a condition of the Dan Seabourne deal so it's got to be done, no harm can be done with the youngsters surely?
Surely NA doesnt need another friendly to see if he wants to keep these players? He will know by now, and so should they. This is a shop window game for possible purchisers - if you are keen on buying him come to the game at Exeter tonight. That aside, Id love them all to prove me wrong and become Premiership rocks for the Saints in the year to come.
BikerNick
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12:15pm Wed 25 Jul 12
BikerNick
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12:15pm Wed 25 Jul 12
redsnapper
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12:16pm Wed 25 Jul 12
St Retford wrote:Me too !!
Personally, I'd like to know more about Hilary Grant from the homepage.
I dont blame Dickson for rejecting Crawley, awful place and a bunch of hackers.
Rob The Saint NOT in NZ
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12:18pm Wed 25 Jul 12
St Retford wrote:I've put in a good word for you with Hilary, but unfortunately it's a no.
Personally, I'd like to know more about Hilary Grant from the homepage.
Sorry.
OSPREYSAINT
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12:29pm Wed 25 Jul 12
lavalady
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12:30pm Wed 25 Jul 12
BikerNick wrote:Yep we are on tv
With this heat, it's probably for the best to let the youngsters have a run around and let our older ones have a rest so they don't get taken to the cleaners by Ajax.
Heathrowboy
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12:37pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Dickosfc
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12:57pm Wed 25 Jul 12
St Retford wrote:haha I know her!
Personally, I'd like to know more about Hilary Grant from the homepage.
St Retford
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1:17pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Dickosfc wrote:Well can you tell her I'm not just some leering mong from the internet? Like, I've read feminist literature and I'm well aware - and even agree with - what people like Andrea Dworkin have to say about the commodification of the female form and the deplorable consequences of the objectification of women.
St Retford wrote:haha I know her!
Personally, I'd like to know more about Hilary Grant from the homepage.
Equally, mind, she does seem to be having a lovely time larking about on a beach and it's nice to see.
lowe esteem
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1:43pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Condor Man wrote:£
all 3 did a job in League One but none are Premier League quality and need to move on. I hear a club 20 miles east of here is looking for new players....
lowe esteem
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1:45pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Condor Man wrote:NO £ NO Point.
all 3 did a job in League One but none are Premier League quality and need to move on. I hear a club 20 miles east of here is looking for new players....
lowe esteem
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1:50pm Wed 25 Jul 12
BikerNick wrote:You're clean round the bend, you.
With this heat, it's probably for the best to let the youngsters have a run around and let our older ones have a rest so they don't get taken to the cleaners by Ajax.
Mad as a bog brush. You'd have to scour the pages to find more incisive and sparkling wit.
lowe esteem
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1:50pm Wed 25 Jul 12
damoose wrote:£
Some what surprised nobody has come in for Barney he has a good goal-ratio in the lower leagues
St Retford
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2:46pm Wed 25 Jul 12
GX Saint
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2:50pm Wed 25 Jul 12
lavalady wrote:Oh yes, that'll teach me to rush first thing. Anyway, good luck to the guys in the shop window.
GX Saint wrote: Thanks gents, have a good game tonight and get yourselves picked up by a Championship side, hopefully Birmingham as a p-x extra for Dann.Dann is at Blackburn
SO50 Saint
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3:04pm Wed 25 Jul 12
The Inbetweener
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4:25pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Fatty x Ford Worker
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4:37pm Wed 25 Jul 12
ghk230473
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4:57pm Wed 25 Jul 12
He's sucked the blood out of them and is going back for more, still justifying his spends. Got to love the bloke and good luck to him!
Rip Pompey lmfao
Confucious
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5:00pm Wed 25 Jul 12
St Retford wrote:I'm the same. I was first attracted my wife because she was a vegetarian and was therefore clearly a thinking woman. I used to love just sitting and staring every time she ate a corn on the cob.
Dickosfc wrote:Well can you tell her I'm not just some leering mong from the internet? Like, I've read feminist literature and I'm well aware - and even agree with - what people like Andrea Dworkin have to say about the commodification of the female form and the deplorable consequences of the objectification of women.
St Retford wrote:haha I know her!
Personally, I'd like to know more about Hilary Grant from the homepage.
Equally, mind, she does seem to be having a lovely time larking about on a beach and it's nice to see.
I also much admired Andrea Dworkin's thoughtful manual on sex -"Ouch! your on my hair again."
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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6:08pm Wed 25 Jul 12
St Retford wrote:Yeah, and whilst about it let her know I don't mind sloppy seconds.
Dickosfc wrote:Well can you tell her I'm not just some leering mong from the internet? Like, I've read feminist literature and I'm well aware - and even agree with - what people like Andrea Dworkin have to say about the commodification of the female form and the deplorable consequences of the objectification of women.
St Retford wrote:haha I know her!
Personally, I'd like to know more about Hilary Grant from the homepage.
Equally, mind, she does seem to be having a lovely time larking about on a beach and it's nice to see.
Oh, and I've read lots of mags about women too!
BikerNick
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6:13pm Wed 25 Jul 12
lowe esteem wrote:Absolutely Brillo, Yeh, I am a bit flash, but I'm not going to sink to your level. Let's hope the boys have a few simple tap-ins, and then I'll be bowled over.
BikerNick wrote:You're clean round the bend, you.
With this heat, it's probably for the best to let the youngsters have a run around and let our older ones have a rest so they don't get taken to the cleaners by Ajax.
Mad as a bog brush. You'd have to scour the pages to find more incisive and sparkling wit.
circa 66 saint
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7:10pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Fatty x Ford Worker
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7:20pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Ashley Charles Pragnell
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7:54pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:Fatty x Ford worker ,has got a cheek coming on this site. He seems to be of very low intellect and does not realise that within two weeks his beloved fish packers will be appearing on the history channel as the club that was sucked dry buy HR and his bunch of unfit and proper people to run a football club. Fatty its time you called it a day your lot are history. Hampshire has only one club and thats the mighty Saints. Lets face it Aldershot have more going for itself than you lot.
They paid the best player off yet the Old Bag!
This-country
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8:06pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Baddesley Bill
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8:16pm Wed 25 Jul 12
This-country wrote:My thoughts are that he can play a bit part...for me he has played a large part of our upturn...I don't see him as PL quality, but I questioned Hammond's ability to make the grade in the Championship....so what do I know. Point being...it is up to Dan Harding to prove us wrong!
Just been down my local, Harding and Davis were their. Asked Harding why he's not playing tonight!? Apparently it's for the young ones! He was a bit curt tbh. I'm kind of hoping he isn't in are plans for next year as I think he's far from good enough.... Thoughts?
This-country
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8:28pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Baddesley Bill wrote:I personally don't think he's up to it, has he really played since Danny's been here? I really don't think we will see him in prem as I think he's far from good enough! Let's hope he's not on the gravy train, did a job for us in league one. Can't see him holding his own with scum utd etc! Does anyone think we will unveil anyone Saturday??
This-country wrote:My thoughts are that he can play a bit part...for me he has played a large part of our upturn...I don't see him as PL quality, but I questioned Hammond's ability to make the grade in the Championship....so what do I know. Point being...it is up to Dan Harding to prove us wrong!
Just been down my local, Harding and Davis were their. Asked Harding why he's not playing tonight!? Apparently it's for the young ones! He was a bit curt tbh. I'm kind of hoping he isn't in are plans for next year as I think he's far from good enough.... Thoughts?
Mongoose
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8:39pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Fatty x Ford Worker
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8:52pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Ashley Charles Pragnell wrote:Matey come on own up you a Fish Fiddler!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:Fatty x Ford worker ,has got a cheek coming on this site. He seems to be of very low intellect and does not realise that within two weeks his beloved fish packers will be appearing on the history channel as the club that was sucked dry buy HR and his bunch of unfit and proper people to run a football club. Fatty its time you called it a day your lot are history. Hampshire has only one club and thats the mighty Saints. Lets face it Aldershot have more going for itself than you lot.
They paid the best player off yet the Old Bag!
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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8:54pm Wed 25 Jul 12
This-country wrote:On the 'gravy train'? That man played a big contribution towards our success over the last few seasons and I wish him well if he can't raise his game to the required level.
Baddesley Bill wrote:I personally don't think he's up to it, has he really played since Danny's been here? I really don't think we will see him in prem as I think he's far from good enough! Let's hope he's not on the gravy train, did a job for us in league one. Can't see him holding his own with scum utd etc! Does anyone think we will unveil anyone Saturday??
This-country wrote:My thoughts are that he can play a bit part...for me he has played a large part of our upturn...I don't see him as PL quality, but I questioned Hammond's ability to make the grade in the Championship....so what do I know. Point being...it is up to Dan Harding to prove us wrong!
Just been down my local, Harding and Davis were their. Asked Harding why he's not playing tonight!? Apparently it's for the young ones! He was a bit curt tbh. I'm kind of hoping he isn't in are plans for next year as I think he's far from good enough.... Thoughts?
I wasnt convinced Fox's overall game was better but towards the end I think he improved and deserved to be picked ahead of Harding.
Some said Rickie wouldn't cut it in the Prem but he ran away with it. Hammond did better than I expected and Seaborne was a surprise for me although we didn't see enough of him due to the attack.
As Bill said they deserve their chance but if they're not up to it then they have to move on.
frenchsaint
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9:05pm Wed 25 Jul 12
This-country
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9:07pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Harding? Good league 1 player! I really can't see Harding doing anything in the prem would love to be wrong but its very doubtful! he was great in league 1 but let's get real we are prem now, get rid and move on! He's good league 1 poss champ player and no more!!! Good luck but e ain't good enough!!
This-country wrote:On the 'gravy train'? That man played a big contribution towards our success over the last few seasons and I wish him well if he can't raise his game to the required level.
Baddesley Bill wrote:I personally don't think he's up to it, has he really played since Danny's been here? I really don't think we will see him in prem as I think he's far from good enough! Let's hope he's not on the gravy train, did a job for us in league one. Can't see him holding his own with scum utd etc! Does anyone think we will unveil anyone Saturday??
This-country wrote:My thoughts are that he can play a bit part...for me he has played a large part of our upturn...I don't see him as PL quality, but I questioned Hammond's ability to make the grade in the Championship....so what do I know. Point being...it is up to Dan Harding to prove us wrong!
Just been down my local, Harding and Davis were their. Asked Harding why he's not playing tonight!? Apparently it's for the young ones! He was a bit curt tbh. I'm kind of hoping he isn't in are plans for next year as I think he's far from good enough.... Thoughts?
I wasnt convinced Fox's overall game was better but towards the end I think he improved and deserved to be picked ahead of Harding.
Some said Rickie wouldn't cut it in the Prem but he ran away with it. Hammond did better than I expected and Seaborne was a surprise for me although we didn't see enough of him due to the attack.
As Bill said they deserve their chance but if they're not up to it then they have to move on.
worried of n e hampshire
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9:10pm Wed 25 Jul 12
frenchsaint wrote:is he at Celtic?
Get ready to welcome... Beram Kayal.. defensive mid fielder.
slugger
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9:11pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Mongoose wrote:0-0 so far
Any updates from the match
This-country
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9:12pm Wed 25 Jul 12
slugger
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9:12pm Wed 25 Jul 12
This-country wrote:think i'll let nigel be the judge and so should everyone else .
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Harding? Good league 1 player! I really can't see Harding doing anything in the prem would love to be wrong but its very doubtful! he was great in league 1 but let's get real we are prem now, get rid and move on! He's good league 1 poss champ player and no more!!! Good luck but e ain't good enough!!
This-country wrote:On the 'gravy train'? That man played a big contribution towards our success over the last few seasons and I wish him well if he can't raise his game to the required level.
Baddesley Bill wrote:I personally don't think he's up to it, has he really played since Danny's been here? I really don't think we will see him in prem as I think he's far from good enough! Let's hope he's not on the gravy train, did a job for us in league one. Can't see him holding his own with scum utd etc! Does anyone think we will unveil anyone Saturday??
This-country wrote:My thoughts are that he can play a bit part...for me he has played a large part of our upturn...I don't see him as PL quality, but I questioned Hammond's ability to make the grade in the Championship....so what do I know. Point being...it is up to Dan Harding to prove us wrong!
Just been down my local, Harding and Davis were their. Asked Harding why he's not playing tonight!? Apparently it's for the young ones! He was a bit curt tbh. I'm kind of hoping he isn't in are plans for next year as I think he's far from good enough.... Thoughts?
I wasnt convinced Fox's overall game was better but towards the end I think he improved and deserved to be picked ahead of Harding.
Some said Rickie wouldn't cut it in the Prem but he ran away with it. Hammond did better than I expected and Seaborne was a surprise for me although we didn't see enough of him due to the attack.
As Bill said they deserve their chance but if they're not up to it then they have to move on.
Mongoose
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9:14pm Wed 25 Jul 12
slugger wrote:Who to..................
Mongoose wrote:0-0 so far
Any updates from the match
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worried of n e hampshire
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9:16pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Mongoose wrote:what was the half time score?
slugger wrote:Who to..................
Mongoose wrote:0-0 so far
Any updates from the match
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slugger
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9:17pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Mongoose wrote:0-2 now , isgrove and barnard !
slugger wrote:Who to..................
Mongoose wrote:0-0 so far
Any updates from the match
........
Baddesley Bill
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9:19pm Wed 25 Jul 12
This-country wrote:I don't think anyone on this forum suggested he would be a star in the Prem...it was simply suggested that he COULD play a part...several players proved themselves above expectations last season, so whose to say they can't step up? NA is the man to make those decisions...not you...
Am I the only one a little bit shocked who thinks Harding (+ a few others) will do anything in the premier league? I can understand taking chaplow. But Harding. Really?? I'm wondering if some of you boys actually watch premiership football...
or me.
This-country
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9:21pm Wed 25 Jul 12
slugger wrote:Fair enough, but I'd put my car (woo babe) on Harding not being up to it! Like I say if I'm wrong I'll eat my penis!!
This-country wrote:think i'll let nigel be the judge and so should everyone else .
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Harding? Good league 1 player! I really can't see Harding doing anything in the prem would love to be wrong but its very doubtful! he was great in league 1 but let's get real we are prem now, get rid and move on! He's good league 1 poss champ player and no more!!! Good luck but e ain't good enough!!
This-country wrote:On the 'gravy train'? That man played a big contribution towards our success over the last few seasons and I wish him well if he can't raise his game to the required level.
Baddesley Bill wrote:I personally don't think he's up to it, has he really played since Danny's been here? I really don't think we will see him in prem as I think he's far from good enough! Let's hope he's not on the gravy train, did a job for us in league one. Can't see him holding his own with scum utd etc! Does anyone think we will unveil anyone Saturday??
This-country wrote:My thoughts are that he can play a bit part...for me he has played a large part of our upturn...I don't see him as PL quality, but I questioned Hammond's ability to make the grade in the Championship....so what do I know. Point being...it is up to Dan Harding to prove us wrong!
Just been down my local, Harding and Davis were their. Asked Harding why he's not playing tonight!? Apparently it's for the young ones! He was a bit curt tbh. I'm kind of hoping he isn't in are plans for next year as I think he's far from good enough.... Thoughts?
I wasnt convinced Fox's overall game was better but towards the end I think he improved and deserved to be picked ahead of Harding.
Some said Rickie wouldn't cut it in the Prem but he ran away with it. Hammond did better than I expected and Seaborne was a surprise for me although we didn't see enough of him due to the attack.
As Bill said they deserve their chance but if they're not up to it then they have to move on.
slugger
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9:25pm Wed 25 Jul 12
This-country wrote:to be fair i doubt he's good enough either , not my decision though .
slugger wrote:Fair enough, but I'd put my car (woo babe) on Harding not being up to it! Like I say if I'm wrong I'll eat my penis!!
This-country wrote:think i'll let nigel be the judge and so should everyone else .
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Harding? Good league 1 player! I really can't see Harding doing anything in the prem would love to be wrong but its very doubtful! he was great in league 1 but let's get real we are prem now, get rid and move on! He's good league 1 poss champ player and no more!!! Good luck but e ain't good enough!!
This-country wrote:On the 'gravy train'? That man played a big contribution towards our success over the last few seasons and I wish him well if he can't raise his game to the required level.
Baddesley Bill wrote:I personally don't think he's up to it, has he really played since Danny's been here? I really don't think we will see him in prem as I think he's far from good enough! Let's hope he's not on the gravy train, did a job for us in league one. Can't see him holding his own with scum utd etc! Does anyone think we will unveil anyone Saturday??
This-country wrote:My thoughts are that he can play a bit part...for me he has played a large part of our upturn...I don't see him as PL quality, but I questioned Hammond's ability to make the grade in the Championship....so what do I know. Point being...it is up to Dan Harding to prove us wrong!
Just been down my local, Harding and Davis were their. Asked Harding why he's not playing tonight!? Apparently it's for the young ones! He was a bit curt tbh. I'm kind of hoping he isn't in are plans for next year as I think he's far from good enough.... Thoughts?
I wasnt convinced Fox's overall game was better but towards the end I think he improved and deserved to be picked ahead of Harding.
Some said Rickie wouldn't cut it in the Prem but he ran away with it. Hammond did better than I expected and Seaborne was a surprise for me although we didn't see enough of him due to the attack.
As Bill said they deserve their chance but if they're not up to it then they have to move on.
slugger
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9:29pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Baddesley Bill
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9:30pm Wed 25 Jul 12
This-country wrote:If that aint a reason for Mr Harding to train hard and step up a level...what is!? :O)
slugger wrote:Fair enough, but I'd put my car (woo babe) on Harding not being up to it! Like I say if I'm wrong I'll eat my penis!!
This-country wrote:think i'll let nigel be the judge and so should everyone else .
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Harding? Good league 1 player! I really can't see Harding doing anything in the prem would love to be wrong but its very doubtful! he was great in league 1 but let's get real we are prem now, get rid and move on! He's good league 1 poss champ player and no more!!! Good luck but e ain't good enough!!
This-country wrote:On the 'gravy train'? That man played a big contribution towards our success over the last few seasons and I wish him well if he can't raise his game to the required level.
Baddesley Bill wrote:I personally don't think he's up to it, has he really played since Danny's been here? I really don't think we will see him in prem as I think he's far from good enough! Let's hope he's not on the gravy train, did a job for us in league one. Can't see him holding his own with scum utd etc! Does anyone think we will unveil anyone Saturday??
This-country wrote:My thoughts are that he can play a bit part...for me he has played a large part of our upturn...I don't see him as PL quality, but I questioned Hammond's ability to make the grade in the Championship....so what do I know. Point being...it is up to Dan Harding to prove us wrong!
Just been down my local, Harding and Davis were their. Asked Harding why he's not playing tonight!? Apparently it's for the young ones! He was a bit curt tbh. I'm kind of hoping he isn't in are plans for next year as I think he's far from good enough.... Thoughts?
I wasnt convinced Fox's overall game was better but towards the end I think he improved and deserved to be picked ahead of Harding.
Some said Rickie wouldn't cut it in the Prem but he ran away with it. Hammond did better than I expected and Seaborne was a surprise for me although we didn't see enough of him due to the attack.
As Bill said they deserve their chance but if they're not up to it then they have to move on.
This-country
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9:33pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Baddesley Bill
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9:45pm Wed 25 Jul 12
This-country wrote:Ok ok....I'm just off to sever Harding's achilles tendon in the interests of fellow poster...you win!
I'll post the pictures here if it happens! ;)
saints4eva12
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9:44am Thu 26 Jul 12
GX Saint says...
7:13am Wed 25 Jul 12