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Surman completes Norwich move
6:07pm Tuesday 22nd June 2010 in Saints News
Andrew Surman
FORMER Saints star Andrew Surman has joined Norwich City, ending hopes of the 23-year-old moving back to his old club.
Surman has made the switch from Wolves on a three-year-deal for an undisclosed fee, becoming the Canaries' fifth sumer signing.
Saints had been reportedly interested in brining the midfielder back to St Mary's, but he has instead opted to move to the Championship.
Norwich boss Paul Lambert said: "I watched him progress with Southampton, he's got a terrific left foot and is very good on the ball.
"He will give us balance and like everyone else he will come in and compete for a place.
"He certainly knows the Championship and I'm sure he'll do well for us."
Comments(48)
millsy8
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6:31pm Tue 22 Jun 10
My View from the Hill
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6:31pm Tue 22 Jun 10
Coming back would have been good for fans, however for him and his career, it's the right the move.
Condor Man
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6:40pm Tue 22 Jun 10
Ross96
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6:47pm Tue 22 Jun 10
Bitterne Park Tim
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6:53pm Tue 22 Jun 10
hedge end bob
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8:12pm Tue 22 Jun 10
Bitterne Park Tim wrote:Spot on. he soon buggered off and he could'nt wait to come back to us. That says it all.
He is the past.... and I would not want him here anyway.... allways thought he was over rated.
Tirau Dan
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8:39pm Tue 22 Jun 10
Faith is strong that we will have a few super additions to the squad and I hope after the criticism of the pre-season games last year that we get another game announced on that front too.
Anyone any thoughts on what part Mills and Holmes will play this year? The inference has been that Holmes hasn't been at peak but should be now.
bogie
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8:42pm Tue 22 Jun 10
gosportsaint
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9:34pm Tue 22 Jun 10
Tirau Dan wrote:Yes Dan, do have some thoughts. They are both useless and can play for someone else.
We have a smashing rumour thread but these should go in one called who's not coming tot he party. lol Faith is strong that we will have a few super additions to the squad and I hope after the criticism of the pre-season games last year that we get another game announced on that front too. Anyone any thoughts on what part Mills and Holmes will play this year? The inference has been that Holmes hasn't been at peak but should be now.
A.P hopefully back from hols, so some great new signings very soon.
Seen a fairly good player on tv tonight called Messi, he'll do
SouthamptonLegend
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10:35pm Tue 22 Jun 10
bogie wrote:I doubt AP even wanted to talk to him. So it was probably his best option!
Norwich are welcome to him. He obviously did not want to come back to us. We need to get some new names on our books soon though if we are going to have a fully competitive squad for the coming season.
He's average.
SouthamptonLegend
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10:35pm Tue 22 Jun 10
bogie wrote:I doubt AP even wanted to talk to him. So it was probably his best option!
Norwich are welcome to him. He obviously did not want to come back to us. We need to get some new names on our books soon though if we are going to have a fully competitive squad for the coming season.
He's average.
Reality-man
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10:56pm Tue 22 Jun 10
hedge end bob wrote:Completely agree. He wasn't that great!
Bitterne Park Tim wrote: He is the past.... and I would not want him here anyway.... allways thought he was over rated.Spot on. he soon buggered off and he could'nt wait to come back to us. That says it all.
Jesus_02
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11:03pm Tue 22 Jun 10
Still I am sure that whoever we sign will be cracking. we nee dot get a move on hough
foreverasaint
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11:57pm Tue 22 Jun 10
On another subject haven't they got the red diagonal coming from the wrong shoulder on the new kit. The original was right to left ?
Arnold J Rimmer
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1:31am Wed 23 Jun 10
From the Echo 18/5
FORMER Saints midfielder Andrew Surman is being linked with a return to St Mary’s.
Only believe it if its on the O.S.
baume
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1:57am Wed 23 Jun 10
Arnold J Rimmer wrote:well said it was the same clown a few days ago who said beattie was coming too !
So he was reportedly reported to be heading back to St Mary's. Who reportedly reported this? From the Echo 18/5 FORMER Saints midfielder Andrew Surman is being linked with a return to St Mary’s. Only believe it if its on the O.S.
skates nil
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7:17am Wed 23 Jun 10
Ken Barlow
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7:41am Wed 23 Jun 10
The fact is there would have been a sell-on clause insisted on when he went to Wolves thats why Saints havn't attempted to resign him as they wouldn't get that money from Norwich.
I'm 100% sure he would have prefered to come back here, its a total financial decision not a footballing one.
Bitterne Park Tim
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8:41am Wed 23 Jun 10
Ken Barlow wrote:It is a footballing one for Saints! I do not believe we wanted him and that he would have given much to the team.
He was sold to keep the club alive financially, amazing how short peoples memories are. The fact is there would have been a sell-on clause insisted on when he went to Wolves thats why Saints havn't attempted to resign him as they wouldn't get that money from Norwich. I'm 100% sure he would have prefered to come back here, its a total financial decision not a footballing one.
Are you telling me Norwich would have offered him more than us? You have got to be kidding, Norwich are completely skint!!!!
We just did not want him.
hedge end bob
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8:50am Wed 23 Jun 10
Ken Barlow wrote:your missing the point mate, if he had a contract wiyh the club they cant force him to go. It was money and a big ego. LE TISS had many chances to leave get the whole picture now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He was sold to keep the club alive financially, amazing how short peoples memories are. The fact is there would have been a sell-on clause insisted on when he went to Wolves thats why Saints havn't attempted to resign him as they wouldn't get that money from Norwich. I'm 100% sure he would have prefered to come back here, its a total financial decision not a footballing one.
mbetts
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9:19am Wed 23 Jun 10
hedge end bob wrote:Are you retarded hedge end bob?
Ken Barlow wrote:your missing the point mate, if he had a contract wiyh the club they cant force him to go. It was money and a big ego. LE TISS had many chances to leave get the whole picture now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He was sold to keep the club alive financially, amazing how short peoples memories are. The fact is there would have been a sell-on clause insisted on when he went to Wolves thats why Saints havn't attempted to resign him as they wouldn't get that money from Norwich. I'm 100% sure he would have prefered to come back here, its a total financial decision not a footballing one.
We were on the verge of being liquidated and there wouldn't have been a SFC if any player who had a re-sale value wasn't sold, things are different now, you can't compare him to Le Tiss, Matt stayed because he genuinely loved the club, it ticked every box, and he was 1 in a million, we'll probably never see another player with that ability and loyalty again.
Good luck to Andrew he's a good, not great player, it would have been nice to see him back, but it really isn't the end of the world.
franiow
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9:42am Wed 23 Jun 10
miltonarchers
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9:43am Wed 23 Jun 10
SaintSinner
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9:46am Wed 23 Jun 10
NC Fan4Life
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9:58am Wed 23 Jun 10
1. Surman never wanted to leave and wanted to come back but club did not make an offer
2. Harding and Mills are good left backs but we buy another but do not have any right backs
3. No move for proven forwards / wide players Antonio or Waigo
4. Backroom staff a mess with Henderson gone, Mo Gimble in question, Medicial staff decimiated.
Does anyone know what Reed does or is he just a yes man to AP as he was before at CP
5. It appears that NC and AP are not in harmony, both with conflicting egos and directions
6. Unusual mix of decisions &/or lack of them could be as destabilizing as the RL era if not sorted quickly
So come on NC & AP - Training starts in couple of weeks so there is a lot to do and at least six players to sign who must be better than we have got. Two rightbacks, a centreback, a midfield general, a winger & a big Striker.
NC PLEASE reinstate the half season tickets &/or stage payments as this decision is a shot if your own foot.
mbetts
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10:06am Wed 23 Jun 10
NC Fan4Life wrote:So how would you run the club then Mr Knowitall?
What is going on in the club, from outside it seems a shambles !!
1. Surman never wanted to leave and wanted to come back but club did not make an offer
2. Harding and Mills are good left backs but we buy another but do not have any right backs
3. No move for proven forwards / wide players Antonio or Waigo
4. Backroom staff a mess with Henderson gone, Mo Gimble in question, Medicial staff decimiated.
Does anyone know what Reed does or is he just a yes man to AP as he was before at CP
5. It appears that NC and AP are not in harmony, both with conflicting egos and directions
6. Unusual mix of decisions &/or lack of them could be as destabilizing as the RL era if not sorted quickly
So come on NC & AP - Training starts in couple of weeks so there is a lot to do and at least six players to sign who must be better than we have got. Two rightbacks, a centreback, a midfield general, a winger & a big Striker.
NC PLEASE reinstate the half season tickets &/or stage payments as this decision is a shot if your own foot.
Why don't you drop in a CV because you're obviously the man for the job!
If things are really that terrible, have you ever considered a change of club because Saints obviously disappoint you at every turn, if what's going on now is so depressing what were you like when Mr Lowe was at the helm?
Dorssaints
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10:12am Wed 23 Jun 10
forever a saint
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10:25am Wed 23 Jun 10
C O Y S
SouthamptonLegend
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10:52am Wed 23 Jun 10
forever a saint wrote:He was greedy and went for glory???!! We definitely were NOT watching the same surman as i saw!! He hardly ever went for goal which is why he's got a poor goal scoring record. He never went looking for the ball either!
Since Drew left our midfield has come on in leaps & bounds.Adam Lallana has flourished massively.Drew was a greedy player who more often than not went for glory.Adam proved his worth last season by scoring 20 goals.So im glad he went to Norwich because we have an ever improving highly talented ADAM LALLANA.
C O Y S
St Retford
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11:10am Wed 23 Jun 10
St Retford
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11:15am Wed 23 Jun 10
miltonarchers
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11:22am Wed 23 Jun 10
Barcelona Saint
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11:44am Wed 23 Jun 10
or South Africa
St Retford
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12:00pm Wed 23 Jun 10
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Right, Milton Archers, I hope you don't end up regretting anything you says while lecturing people AND RUE (your) SERMON.
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DO YOU SEE??!!!
redsnapper
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2:20pm Wed 23 Jun 10
NC Fan4Life wrote:Get Real- This the daftest post to date- there is something called a summer break period which is well deserved by all who those employed at SFC and who will get us back into the Championship to replace the SKATES!!
What is going on in the club, from outside it seems a shambles !!
1. Surman never wanted to leave and wanted to come back but club did not make an offer
2. Harding and Mills are good left backs but we buy another but do not have any right backs
3. No move for proven forwards / wide players Antonio or Waigo
4. Backroom staff a mess with Henderson gone, Mo Gimble in question, Medicial staff decimiated.
Does anyone know what Reed does or is he just a yes man to AP as he was before at CP
5. It appears that NC and AP are not in harmony, both with conflicting egos and directions
6. Unusual mix of decisions &/or lack of them could be as destabilizing as the RL era if not sorted quickly
So come on NC & AP - Training starts in couple of weeks so there is a lot to do and at least six players to sign who must be better than we have got. Two rightbacks, a centreback, a midfield general, a winger & a big Striker.
NC PLEASE reinstate the half season tickets &/or stage payments as this decision is a shot if your own foot.
In 2 weeks the hard work starts again--NO POINT to start whining this early.
Bitterne Park Tim
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3:53pm Wed 23 Jun 10
miltonarchers wrote:Interesting...... maybe I am!
Surman to Norwich, Lambert rates him, so Bitterne Park T that makes you the to$$er. Or are you a better judge of a player than a very successful football manager????
Dr snuggles
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7:36pm Wed 23 Jun 10
foreverasaint wrote:The original strip was a sash that could be worn over either shoulder
Another potential signing gone. On another subject haven't they got the red diagonal coming from the wrong shoulder on the new kit. The original was right to left ?
wellers
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7:40pm Wed 23 Jun 10
NC Fan4Life wrote:When did Henderson leave the club?....and under what circumstances??
What is going on in the club, from outside it seems a shambles !! 1. Surman never wanted to leave and wanted to come back but club did not make an offer 2. Harding and Mills are good left backs but we buy another but do not have any right backs 3. No move for proven forwards / wide players Antonio or Waigo 4. Backroom staff a mess with Henderson gone, Mo Gimble in question, Medicial staff decimiated. Does anyone know what Reed does or is he just a yes man to AP as he was before at CP 5. It appears that NC and AP are not in harmony, both with conflicting egos and directions 6. Unusual mix of decisions &/or lack of them could be as destabilizing as the RL era if not sorted quickly So come on NC & AP - Training starts in couple of weeks so there is a lot to do and at least six players to sign who must be better than we have got. Two rightbacks, a centreback, a midfield general, a winger & a big Striker. NC PLEASE reinstate the half season tickets &/or stage payments as this decision is a shot if your own foot.
Dr snuggles
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7:52pm Wed 23 Jun 10
NC Fan4Life wrote:Its called building, there is always going to be casualties,
What is going on in the club, from outside it seems a shambles !! 1. Surman never wanted to leave and wanted to come back but club did not make an offer 2. Harding and Mills are good left backs but we buy another but do not have any right backs 3. No move for proven forwards / wide players Antonio or Waigo 4. Backroom staff a mess with Henderson gone, Mo Gimble in question, Medicial staff decimiated. Does anyone know what Reed does or is he just a yes man to AP as he was before at CP 5. It appears that NC and AP are not in harmony, both with conflicting egos and directions 6. Unusual mix of decisions &/or lack of them could be as destabilizing as the RL era if not sorted quickly So come on NC & AP - Training starts in couple of weeks so there is a lot to do and at least six players to sign who must be better than we have got. Two rightbacks, a centreback, a midfield general, a winger & a big Striker. NC PLEASE reinstate the half season tickets &/or stage payments as this decision is a shot if your own foot.
there is better than Mo Gimple out in wild world of football. people that ap knows and can tempt them in.
The Ap - Nc thing was media bull than was dealt with as it should have been , say nothing let them make stories,
next year champs
Dr snuggles
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8:08pm Wed 23 Jun 10
SouthamptonLegend wrote:you didn't read that previous post before replying did you.
forever a saint wrote: Since Drew left our midfield has come on in leaps & bounds.Adam Lallana has flourished massively.Drew was a greedy player who more often than not went for glory.Adam proved his worth last season by scoring 20 goals.So im glad he went to Norwich because we have an ever improving highly talented ADAM LALLANA. C O Y SHe was greedy and went for glory???!! We definitely were NOT watching the same surman as i saw!! He hardly ever went for goal which is why he's got a poor goal scoring record. He never went looking for the ball either!
gosportsaint
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8:44pm Wed 23 Jun 10
NC Fan4Life wrote:I understand your worries, but Saints have it all in hand. Dixon is a good utility player down the left, can play left midfield or left back, Harding can play at left or right back, so both positions covered, and will be strengthened. Mills I reckon will go.
What is going on in the club, from outside it seems a shambles !! 1. Surman never wanted to leave and wanted to come back but club did not make an offer 2. Harding and Mills are good left backs but we buy another but do not have any right backs 3. No move for proven forwards / wide players Antonio or Waigo 4. Backroom staff a mess with Henderson gone, Mo Gimble in question, Medicial staff decimiated. Does anyone know what Reed does or is he just a yes man to AP as he was before at CP 5. It appears that NC and AP are not in harmony, both with conflicting egos and directions 6. Unusual mix of decisions &/or lack of them could be as destabilizing as the RL era if not sorted quickly So come on NC & AP - Training starts in couple of weeks so there is a lot to do and at least six players to sign who must be better than we have got. Two rightbacks, a centreback, a midfield general, a winger & a big Striker. NC PLEASE reinstate the half season tickets &/or stage payments as this decision is a shot if your own foot.
Still 10 days till pre-season, so plenty of time for new blood to come in, watch out for Lines and my outside bet of Mullins.
Antonio I hope will be back, and I wouldn't be surprised if Papa isn't as well. Think his agent was trying to bump up his fee. But if he isn't, well A.P will have it covered.
I think we could see Murty back as well, as right backs go, he is probably the best in the Division. Just have to wait on his injury.
Forget the half season ticket, it aint going to happen, nor the payment plan, been and gone. People are finding ways, and I can see bigger crowds this season.
This is going to be the best season since 84, COY sashes
SouthamptonLegend
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10:18pm Wed 23 Jun 10
Dr snuggles wrote:say wuuuut??
SouthamptonLegend wrote:you didn't read that previous post before replying did you.
forever a saint wrote: Since Drew left our midfield has come on in leaps & bounds.Adam Lallana has flourished massively.Drew was a greedy player who more often than not went for glory.Adam proved his worth last season by scoring 20 goals.So im glad he went to Norwich because we have an ever improving highly talented ADAM LALLANA. C O Y SHe was greedy and went for glory???!! We definitely were NOT watching the same surman as i saw!! He hardly ever went for goal which is why he's got a poor goal scoring record. He never went looking for the ball either!
saints4eva12
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10:56am Thu 24 Jun 10
Shoong
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11:17am Thu 24 Jun 10
Ditch the sentimentality & let's get on with next season.
St Retford
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1:09pm Thu 24 Jun 10
Shoong wrote:Amen. Forwards, not backwards.
Can we just get over this 'Surman back to Saints' thing? He's not coming back, he can't add much to the squad. Ditch the sentimentality & let's get on with next season.
(Although some midfielders would be helpful as well.)
lowe esteem
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1:46pm Thu 24 Jun 10
Dr snuggles wrote:On the Surman thing, suggest do what he did-move on!
foreverasaint wrote: Another potential signing gone. On another subject haven't they got the red diagonal coming from the wrong shoulder on the new kit. The original was right to left ?The original strip was a sash that could be worn over either shoulder
Were you looking in the mirror, or did the Echo photo get developed the wrong way round. As I suggested previously, the most authentic versions will be the plain white tee-shirts( or a grandad vest?) worn with a loose sash, I think this pre-dates Umbro too!
lowe esteem
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1:52pm Thu 24 Jun 10
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