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Michail Antonio and Aaron Martin on verge of Southampton deals
8:10am Tuesday 3rd November 2009
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MICHAIL Antonio is today set to extend his loan deal at Saints, while Eastleigh’s Aaron Martin still waits for his dream move to St Mary’s.
Reading midfielder Antonio joined Saints for an initial period of a month at the beginning of October.
That deal officially expired yesterday, but the club were expecting to announce the loan was being extended today.
The full details are not yet known, but it is understood he is likely to join for another month.
The 19-year-old, who possesses searing pace and plenty of skill, has played a key part in Saints’ recent run of good form.
He made his debut in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy victory over Torquay and has since been used as a substitute by Saints boss Alan Pardew, being deployed down the right wing.
Although still a raw talent, Antonio has provided a real spark from the bench on a number of occasions.
Most notably, he helped inspire Saints’ comebacks in the 3-1 win over MK Dons and Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient.
It is those performances that have persuaded Pardew to keep him on a bit longer.
Antonio’s deal with the Royals expires next summer and Saints would likely be in pole position to sign him on a permanent basis if the chance arises and they see fit.
Eastleigh defender Martin is also hopeful a deal to bring him to the club will finally be struck.
The 20-year-old former Itchen College pupil was due to complete his move to Saints late yesterday afternoon.
However, the formalities of the deal weren’t quite completed in time for him to be unveiled and it has, once again, been put back.
There is understood to be no problems with the transfer and both sides hope it will be completed imminently.
It has been a frustrating saga for the youngster, who has been on the verge of making the short move from the Silverlake Stadium for a number of weeks.
It has also been a far from ideal scenario for Eastleigh, who are no doubt keen to fully concentrate on one of their biggest weeks in recent memory.
The Spitfires travel to Barrow for the first round of the FA Cup this Saturday – the first time they have ever made it to that stage of the competition in their history.
Martin was handed a chance in Saints reserves’ match at Plymouth on October 13 and, shortly after that, Pardew confirmed he was weighing up a permanent move for him.
However, it has taken some time for the deal to be ironed out.
It now appears to be firmly on the brink and could be completed as early as today.
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frenchsaint, guemene says...
8:17am Tue 3 Nov 09
soccersaint, new forest says...
8:48am Tue 3 Nov 09
Martin, one for the future possibly.
RomseySaint, melksham says...
9:13am Tue 3 Nov 09
forever a saint, southampton says...
9:19am Tue 3 Nov 09
C O Y R
gosportsaint, gosport says...
9:29am Tue 3 Nov 09
COYS
saintsayer, Chandlersford says...
9:37am Tue 3 Nov 09
Now go out and get the purchase of Trotman sorted out as well
SW gain hurt No pain no gain
hamblesaint, Hamble says...
9:40am Tue 3 Nov 09
normsted, puybossard says...
9:45am Tue 3 Nov 09
worried of e sussex, says...
10:00am Tue 3 Nov 09
worried of e sussex, says...
10:10am Tue 3 Nov 09
gosportsaint, gosport says...
10:13am Tue 3 Nov 09
worried of e sussex wrote:Wer're competing in three competitions, with serious chances of doing well in two. When was the last time that happened.
all good news, do we need the distracrion on cup games now, i would rather concentrate on the league, thoughts anyone?
A.P forever, COYS
sw drug-whom, pompey please
frenchsaint, guemene says...
10:34am Tue 3 Nov 09
worried of e sussex wrote:These concerns,problems,wh
all good news, do we need the distracrion on cup games now, i would rather concentrate on the league, thoughts anyone?
atever come with success I'm afraid. We can't have it both ways; however I do think that as a club we can now afford to put our best foot forward and field the 1st. team to start every game. It's scary as I imagine we all have the play offs as the priority.
Having the security of a great management group behind the team does mean that if we did suffer a bad injury to an important player (I won't name names) that he would be replaced pretty quickly one way or another. They are not going to let anything get in their way........are they "worried".
frenchsaint, guemene says...
10:39am Tue 3 Nov 09
I just wondered thats all.
Dorssaints, Christchurch says...
10:49am Tue 3 Nov 09
Allotment man 66, Bitterne says...
10:53am Tue 3 Nov 09
If we can keep Michail Antonio on loan until the transfer window opens and then we can buy him.
We need to get Aaron Martin signature on paper, if we don't do it soon we could loss him to another club.
alexc, bitterne says...
11:08am Tue 3 Nov 09
saint ted, sheffield says...
11:16am Tue 3 Nov 09
gosportsaint wrote:I agree gosportsaint. We have got chances of doing well in 2 of the 3 competitions we're in. I don't think we'll do well in the Paint Pot!!!!!
worried of e sussex wrote: all good news, do we need the distracrion on cup games now, i would rather concentrate on the league, thoughts anyone?Wer're competing in three competitions, with serious chances of doing well in two. When was the last time that happened. A.P forever, COYS sw drug-whom, pompey please
worried of e sussex, says...
11:20am Tue 3 Nov 09
SomersetSaint, Yeovil says...
11:27am Tue 3 Nov 09
Dorssaints wrote:For me Antonio is by far the better prospect. He is quick, strong, has good ball control and awareness. May be needs to work on his crossing and final pass, but this will come. Waigo has pace and that's about all. Lightweight, poor control, terrible crosser and clueless in terms of being caught offside. Sign Antonio permanently (if possible) and send Waigo back to Italy!!
Not seen Antonio play yet. What difference are there between him and 'Papa Waigo', it seems odd that we can't seem to decide between the two of them.
Joe Key's Barmy Army, Havant says...
11:28am Tue 3 Nov 09
stuart2316, totton says...
11:30am Tue 3 Nov 09
PS. My wife is just about to have our 5th child and that's another one for supporting the saints.
GHamilton, Swindon says...
11:59am Tue 3 Nov 09
frenchsaint wrote:Seen him play against MKDons,....eh, can't really say though, as he plays all his football on the ground!!. It has to be said though that Papa Waigo can't head a ball either, so he's left competing with Antonio on what he does on the ground ..and here he gets beat in just about everything.
A serious question here to any fan who actually attends the games; is Antonio a good header of the ball.? I appreciate that given the role he has played so far in matches that it might be too early to say. I just wondered thats all.
german bloodline rottweiler, southampton says...
12:04pm Tue 3 Nov 09
frenchsaint wrote:I understand what you mean beacause we are on a roll in the league and i just wanna see us climb the table as quick as possible.so in that respect its frustrating a bit like when an england game is on it stops play.............but winning breeds confidence and all that,and we have 2 cup games together so lets all get on the cup bandwaggon and enjoy it while it lasts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
worried of e sussex wrote: all good news, do we need the distracrion on cup games now, i would rather concentrate on the league, thoughts anyone?These concerns,problems,wh atever come with success I'm afraid. We can't have it both ways; however I do think that as a club we can now afford to put our best foot forward and field the 1st. team to start every game. It's scary as I imagine we all have the play offs as the priority. Having the security of a great management group behind the team does mean that if we did suffer a bad injury to an important player (I won't name names) that he would be replaced pretty quickly one way or another. They are not going to let anything get in their way........are they "worried".
coyr
frenchsaint, guemene says...
12:25pm Tue 3 Nov 09
GHamilton wrote:Thanks for that reply GH
frenchsaint wrote: A serious question here to any fan who actually attends the games; is Antonio a good header of the ball.? I appreciate that given the role he has played so far in matches that it might be too early to say. I just wondered thats all.Seen him play against MKDons,....eh, can't really say though, as he plays all his football on the ground!!. It has to be said though that Papa Waigo can't head a ball either, so he's left competing with Antonio on what he does on the ground ..and here he gets beat in just about everything.
tizz le bizz, totton says...
12:26pm Tue 3 Nov 09
A.P please try 4-4-2 on fri with starts for Antonio and Connolly.
halftime orange, chandler's ford says...
12:36pm Tue 3 Nov 09
SomersetSaint, Yeovil says...
1:26pm Tue 3 Nov 09
halftime orange wrote:The drivel is all from you I'm afraid! When have you seen Waigo produce a good cross or tackle anyone(please tell us) and the reason he was 'robbed of a good goal' against MK Dons was because the clown was standing at least 2 yards offside as the free kick was taken. I was in-line and the linesman correctly raised his flag well before the ball reached his head. And that was just one of about 4 or 5 offsides in the first half, most of which were quite frankly embarrassing!!
What drivel is spouted on here sometimes. Waigo is frustrating and is often caught offside but, sometimes unfairly so. To say he cannot cross a ball is ludicrous and he tackles back when he's disposessed, something Mellis, Mills, Llalana and Antonio show little sign of doing. He also single-handedly inspired our comeback after an abject first half against Torquay. He was robbed of a good goal against MK Dons. Sure, let's sign Antonio but, Waigo, too. I'd like to see them both start with Waigo in the centre alongside Lambert.
St Retford, Manchester says...
1:33pm Tue 3 Nov 09
That, I think, is why Reading are happy to extend their loan of him and I think it's win win for both clubs.
His long term future is more interesting as he's certainly young enough to be turned into an exceptional player who knows when to dribble and when to play the simple ball. Whether Reading think he can make that transition quickly enough will probably depend on whether they'll want him back. But I've no doubt that if he stayed with us he'd become an absolutely amazing player.
burtrud- sain, southampton says...
2:01pm Tue 3 Nov 09
Although I wouldnt say he was an outstanding player at the moment I dont think he has done to badly in his brief time in England so far! I disagree that he has a bad touch and he has weighed in with the odd goal this season from a wide right position rather than his preffered striker role.
Keep it papa (some fans appreciate it)
frenchsaint, guemene says...
2:13pm Tue 3 Nov 09
The same jury is split 50/50 onPapa who,the stats. show has scored 2 goals and no assists.
These figures are of course not for direct comparison as Papa has had much longer on the field of play.
Other stats show that Lambert has scored 9 with 6 assists whilst Lallana has scored 6 with 2 assists.
Lallana has certainly raised his game from last season when he had 1 goal from34 appearances.
Only League games considered.
Oh! and Connolly has the amazing record of 2 goals and 1 assist from 0 appearances. Not many can beat that.
St Retford, Manchester says...
2:21pm Tue 3 Nov 09
burtrud- sain wrote:I'm with you. Given he's arrived to a completely new footballing culture and he doesn't speak the same language as the rest of the lads I think it's hardly surprising he's occasionally caught in the wrong place. But I think he's done enough to deserve a starting place because he can get in behind defences and unlock them, which is the chief problem we had in those first few games of the season.
I cant belive some comments on here, probably most of you all saying that papa was going to be the best thing since sliced bread when we first signed him. Although I wouldnt say he was an outstanding player at the moment I dont think he has done to badly in his brief time in England so far! I disagree that he has a bad touch and he has weighed in with the odd goal this season from a wide right position rather than his preffered striker role. Keep it papa (some fans appreciate it)
The Exiled Saint, NEWPORT/Salop says...
2:24pm Tue 3 Nov 09
As for the player formation, I’m perfectly happy to leave that aspect of the Saints’ game to those who know about such matters, e.g. the coach/manager, Mr Pardew.
I have noticed however, that the likes of Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson use various formations with seemingly good results.
Sainty saint saint, Southampton says...
2:25pm Tue 3 Nov 09
burtrud- sain wrote:I can't believe the moaning about Papa either - it's incredible that these people aren't Premier League scouts with the amazing eye they have for footballers!
I cant belive some comments on here, probably most of you all saying that papa was going to be the best thing since sliced bread when we first signed him. Although I wouldnt say he was an outstanding player at the moment I dont think he has done to badly in his brief time in England so far! I disagree that he has a bad touch and he has weighed in with the odd goal this season from a wide right position rather than his preffered striker role. Keep it papa (some fans appreciate it)
Papa does get caught offside a lot, but that doesn't automatically make him a bad player (and of course it doesn't mean that he 'doesn't understand the offside rule').
Can I remind everyone that Saints would be out of the Paint Pot if it wasn't for Papa?
Also, if you bother to read AP's comments on the last match, he said that Waigo had a decent game - think I'd prefer to listen to AP than some of the people on here.
Give the guy time - he's adjusting to a new league in a country where he doesn't speak the language playing in his less favoured position.
People nowadays expect immediate results for everything and it does my head in.
St Retford, Manchester says...
2:28pm Tue 3 Nov 09
EAGLESAINT, BOTLEY says...
2:51pm Tue 3 Nov 09
Sainty saint saint wrote:agree with the above comments totally, papa does'nt deserve to be slated on here, he has speed and is dangerous in the box, antonio is bullish has speed but has yet to score, different styles to suit different situations ( AP tactics), both track back and yes papa does get caught o/s but he's learning, not getting caught as often, we should be happy that we have the options at a/p's dispossal, most managers in this league would love what we've got, things can only get better
burtrud- sain wrote: I cant belive some comments on here, probably most of you all saying that papa was going to be the best thing since sliced bread when we first signed him. Although I wouldnt say he was an outstanding player at the moment I dont think he has done to badly in his brief time in England so far! I disagree that he has a bad touch and he has weighed in with the odd goal this season from a wide right position rather than his preffered striker role. Keep it papa (some fans appreciate it)I can't believe the moaning about Papa either - it's incredible that these people aren't Premier League scouts with the amazing eye they have for footballers! Papa does get caught offside a lot, but that doesn't automatically make him a bad player (and of course it doesn't mean that he 'doesn't understand the offside rule'). Can I remind everyone that Saints would be out of the Paint Pot if it wasn't for Papa? Also, if you bother to read AP's comments on the last match, he said that Waigo had a decent game - think I'd prefer to listen to AP than some of the people on here. Give the guy time - he's adjusting to a new league in a country where he doesn't speak the language playing in his less favoured position. People nowadays expect immediate results for everything and it does my head in.
i say boom boom boom everbody say waigo
Kevchenko, Hedge End says...
2:57pm Tue 3 Nov 09
alexc wrote:I agree. I dont think Connelly is worth risking 90 mins at the moment as we're winning games, and its more sensible to bring him on for last half hour when we need a lift rather than taking him off at half time.
I wonder if either Reading or Preston would be interested in Saga? Maybe some sort of deal could be struck involving Trotman or Antonio. A swap or player + cash? As for AP playing 4-4-2 i think he knows best & will have his reasons for not playing it. How do we know Coners is fully fit to play 90 mins. Pards will know & will play the formation when its right. After all we have won 5 drawn 1 in my book he is getting it right. COYRS !!!
He probably plays better when the game is stretched. If we were losing every game then it may be worth risking, but we're not.
If he got injured we are struggling for someone else to play up front with Lambo. Waigo doesn't really cut it for me up front , saga's useless and cant be bothered and patterson isn't good enough yet.
The only change I would make would be to start Antonio ahead of Waigo on the wing to give us a first half edge.
Avery T Decanary, Sholing says...
3:01pm Tue 3 Nov 09
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He remembers his days here with fondness. For us older fans who remember him as part of another successful Saints team, it a great chance to be in touch with a legand.
Gary Clark, Totton, Calmore says...
3:03pm Tue 3 Nov 09
season ticket holder, totton says...
3:19pm Tue 3 Nov 09
After all they are only on loan.
We also have a few players,including Jake Thomson & Simon Gillett out on loan
Harleysaint, Marlow says...
6:18pm Tue 3 Nov 09
Thanks for all the lovely presents you have given us already!!
Personaly I can hardly wait for the January Sales!
Thanks also for Uncles Nichola and Alan!! They are just what I wanted!!
PS Its my Birthday soon as well!?
Dont meen to be pushy but any chance of another big forward and central midfielder?
Oh and bye the way! Bit of cover for Uncle Kelvin would not go amiss!?
sw:join-wild Join wild party!!!!
COYRAWAPM!!!!!!!
the third hardest man in sholing, southampton says...
6:51pm Tue 3 Nov 09
halftime orange wrote:totally agree about the drivel spouted on here Mr Orange,Papa may not have turned out to be the messiah ,the way some people hoped he would,but i think he`s still a useful player who offers goals and pace,obviously he needs to work on the offside trap that he falls into too often,but he`s still a damm sight better than "world class" Ryan Smith or Jake Thomson.
What drivel is spouted on here sometimes. Waigo is frustrating and is often caught offside but, sometimes unfairly so. To say he cannot cross a ball is ludicrous and he tackles back when he's disposessed, something Mellis, Mills, Llalana and Antonio show little sign of doing. He also single-handedly inspired our comeback after an abject first half against Torquay. He was robbed of a good goal against MK Dons. Sure, let's sign Antonio but, Waigo, too. I'd like to see them both start with Waigo in the centre alongside Lambert.
gosportsaint, gosport says...
7:34pm Tue 3 Nov 09
the third hardest man in sholing wrote:Completely agree. I like Weigo. Everytime he gets the ball and runs to the byline you can see the backs terrified. Yes he has been getting caught offside, but that is more down to the slow final ball out of midfield. At Orient both Wotton and Morgan started to supply the final ball to him from behind his left shoulder allowing him to run onto it. Antonio on the other hand seems to pick the ball up deeper and runs straight at defences, using his pace to create problems.
halftime orange wrote: What drivel is spouted on here sometimes. Waigo is frustrating and is often caught offside but, sometimes unfairly so. To say he cannot cross a ball is ludicrous and he tackles back when he's disposessed, something Mellis, Mills, Llalana and Antonio show little sign of doing. He also single-handedly inspired our comeback after an abject first half against Torquay. He was robbed of a good goal against MK Dons. Sure, let's sign Antonio but, Waigo, too. I'd like to see them both start with Waigo in the centre alongside Lambert.totally agree about the drivel spouted on here Mr Orange,Papa may not have turned out to be the messiah ,the way some people hoped he would,but i think he`s still a useful player who offers goals and pace,obviously he needs to work on the offside trap that he falls into too often,but he`s still a damm sight better than "world class" Ryan Smith or Jake Thomson.
This isn't a case of which one should we keep, its a case of woopee we have got two great wingers.
Tye-Dye, Veil Nebula says...
7:49pm Tue 3 Nov 09
alexc wrote:Agree 100pc Alex, especially the Saga dilema, Reading would be the better option as they have Rasiak already so Saga wouldn't give it a second thought, and we get a far better player in return where's the downside? Also the 4-4-2 is obvious to all of us, but as you rightfully say AP knows what he is doing and when the formation switch is needed, as frustrating it is to watch & wait in Pards we trust :) COYS!!
I wonder if either Reading or Preston would be interested in Saga? Maybe some sort of deal could be struck involving Trotman or Antonio. A swap or player + cash? As for AP playing 4-4-2 i think he knows best & will have his reasons for not playing it. How do we know Coners is fully fit to play 90 mins. Pards will know & will play the formation when its right. After all we have won 5 drawn 1 in my book he is getting it right. COYRS !!!
Michail Antonio
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frenchsaint, guemene says...
8:15am Tue 3 Nov 09