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Saints release big-name stars
8:11am Saturday 19th May 2012 in Saints News
David Connolly
SAINTS have announced their annual retained list - with all of the club's out-of-contract first-team players being released.
David Connolly, Bartosz Bialkowski and Lee Holmes have been informed they will be let go, with their deals expiring this summer, and are now free to look for other clubs.
As expected, Radhi Jaidi, has confirmed his retirement from playing, although he is expected to be retained in some capacity by Saints, with further details to be announced on Monday.
Ryan Doble, Harlee Dean and Aarran Racine have also been released, as have scholars Jack Dovey, Steve Mowthorpe, Conor O'Sullivan and Dan Bowman.
A statement on the club's website said: "Southampton Football Club would like to thank all of the players released for their dedicated service to the club."
Academy players James Ward-Prowse, Calum Chambers, Luke Shaw and Jack Stephens will all be officially promoted to the first-team next season.
Also, four scholars - Matt Young, Joe Curtis, Bevis Mugabi and Chris Johns - have been offered professional deals, while under-16s captain Jason McCarthy has accepted a scholarship and professional contract.
Comments(93)
bobbystokeslovechild
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8:22am Sat 19 May 12
St Retford
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8:26am Sat 19 May 12
worried of n e hampshire
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8:31am Sat 19 May 12
I hope bart gets a club, the treatment he recieved from some was out of order.
conners if he can stay fit and holmes should get new clubs.
onwards and upwards, COUR FOP!
Dickosfc
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8:33am Sat 19 May 12
Rackers73
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8:46am Sat 19 May 12
Thanks to all those leaving an good luck in thier future careers.
Saint_rob
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8:48am Sat 19 May 12
Bart & Conners. But we must move on we are now at a much higher level.
Good luck to them all and a BIG thank you from all Saints fans.
The Grinch
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8:48am Sat 19 May 12
All the best!
Thank you Radhi and David for your contributions too!
AKA The Saint
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8:48am Sat 19 May 12
Does this mean the likes of Harding, Butterfield, Hammond will be getting new contracts and staying on for the Prem? Nigel may want them as squad players, but we'll still need to add some quality. Can't see these starting games. Dan & Danny are good backups but I would have let Dean go. Midfield will be cruical next season, so we need a premiership old head to play alongside Morgan or Corky. David Dunn perhaps to join Paul Robinson on free's?
Hope Blackpool make it up today, would be good to see Holloway etal back in there with us, better than old boring Uncle Sam!
Rackers73
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8:49am Sat 19 May 12
bobbystokeslovechild wrote:Craig Gordon released by Sunderland. Was a very good keeper a couple of seasons ago and we seem able to rehibilitate Sunderland failures!
Wouldn't be surprised to see a keeper come in ahead of kelvin.
ButtyIoWSaint
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8:55am Sat 19 May 12
Hopefully Bart will get a good move & finally prove himself to be a good keeper.
Thank you Bart and good luck for the future.
mack chinnon
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8:56am Sat 19 May 12
Sally Hamilton Original
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8:58am Sat 19 May 12
billythesaint
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9:09am Sat 19 May 12
Regent Saint
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9:16am Sat 19 May 12
Jayhamilton
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9:22am Sat 19 May 12
St.Yorkie
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9:31am Sat 19 May 12
I feel for all those released - but more than most Bart! He was clearly a popular member of the team, and although got his chance blew it. The fact we stopped having a keeper on the bench must have been worrying to him.
Good luck Bart, but please do not come back to haunt us.
Good luck to all those seeking new clubs - but I doubt if you will ever find one quite like "ours"!
Chipster
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9:34am Sat 19 May 12
We need to look at the full backs, the thought of Harding as an emergency right-back still gives me the shivers! Both Fox and Richardson need to raise they're game.
In midfield I'd like to see a lot more steel, at times we seem so weak in this area. Hammond and Spiderman can't gel when in the side together, or is it my imagination? Also as far as I am concerned the jury is still out on De Ridder, perhaps he could practice a bit more on his crosses. In fact he's not the only one guilty of this, there are quite a few who need to look at themselves in this department!
Up front we seem in reasonable shape, perhaps Billy could do with a bit more pace about him but thats my only critisism! Lee looks a very interesting prospect and it was a real shame he got injured just as he was becoming to blossom, def one to watch out for!
Anyway, I don't think we will see a repitition of the last two seasons, consolidation in the PL should be our target, anything else will be a big bonus! Can't wait for August! COYR's! FOP!
L.Thomo
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9:54am Sat 19 May 12
Has anyone seen then Soloman Kalou is going on a free? What a replacement for Holmes - just putting it out there.
RedArmy1
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9:59am Sat 19 May 12
SAINTS FANS SALUTE YOU.
David Connolly will always be remembered for that goal against brighton at the withdean.
DC IS A LEGEND.
WE ARE THE MIGHTY SOUTHAMPTON.
THE SAINTS GO MARCHING ON ON ON.
1) New Keeper
2) New RB
3) New CB - to replace Jaidi
and challenge Jose Fonte.
4) Goal scoring Midfielder with Pace.
5) Striker (like Hooper) - out and out goal scorer and same mould as Rickie.
(Rickie may get injured etc)
Everything has been said and posted about AOC - could do with that type of Player now. He did not want to stay and I for one will not welcome him back.
His Dad is not a hate figure - but to say he is not popular is an Understatement. For his own safety - he would be better not to return to St Mary's.
PRIDE - PASSION - HONOUR
RED ARMY. FIGHT AND WIN.
RED AND WHITE. COYR.
p.s Start the Liquidizer asap.
chunkyrussell
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10:00am Sat 19 May 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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10:08am Sat 19 May 12
Jayhamilton wrote:They should all go apart from Seaborne. He was playing very well until someone decided to cave his head in which is why you haven't seen him feature lately. Jury has to be out on him at the mo.
What about the likes of Forte, Forecast, Dickson and Seabourne to mention a few? They hardly featured at all for us lately and cant see them any appearances next season. im guessing they're still under contract and when its up they will not be offered new ones?
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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10:11am Sat 19 May 12
RedArmy1 wrote:That.
Thank you to all the Players for their LOYALTY.
SAINTS FANS SALUTE YOU.
David Connolly will always be remembered for that goal against brighton at the withdean.
DC IS A LEGEND.
WE ARE THE MIGHTY SOUTHAMPTON.
THE SAINTS GO MARCHING ON ON ON.
1) New Keeper
2) New RB
3) New CB - to replace Jaidi
and challenge Jose Fonte.
4) Goal scoring Midfielder with Pace.
5) Striker (like Hooper) - out and out goal scorer and same mould as Rickie.
(Rickie may get injured etc)
Everything has been said and posted about AOC - could do with that type of Player now. He did not want to stay and I for one will not welcome him back.
His Dad is not a hate figure - but to say he is not popular is an Understatement. For his own safety - he would be better not to return to St Mary's.
PRIDE - PASSION - HONOUR
RED ARMY. FIGHT AND WIN.
RED AND WHITE. COYR.
p.s Start the Liquidizer asap.
Hobson82
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10:25am Sat 19 May 12
Rackers73 wrote:I have also read Jaskelinan from Bolton might be released, he could be a good addition. I know he's getting on a bit but still think he would do a good job in pushing Kelvin.
bobbystokeslovechild wrote: Wouldn't be surprised to see a keeper come in ahead of kelvin.Craig Gordon released by Sunderland. Was a very good keeper a couple of seasons ago and we seem able to rehibilitate Sunderland failures!
WobblyCat
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10:31am Sat 19 May 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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10:34am Sat 19 May 12
Hobson82 wrote:Jaaskelainen has been a top keeper during his very lengthy spell at Bolton. Given that Kelv is beginning to get towards the end of his career why would you bring in a 37 year old!?!?
Rackers73 wrote:I have also read Jaskelinan from Bolton might be released, he could be a good addition. I know he's getting on a bit but still think he would do a good job in pushing Kelvin.
bobbystokeslovechild wrote: Wouldn't be surprised to see a keeper come in ahead of kelvin.Craig Gordon released by Sunderland. Was a very good keeper a couple of seasons ago and we seem able to rehibilitate Sunderland failures!
The 25 year old Schmeichel would strike me as the sort of player and right age.
legod7
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10:34am Sat 19 May 12
george chivers
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10:35am Sat 19 May 12
AKA The Saint wrote:Butterfield was given a one year extension about two months ago.
No surprises with those released, Bart confidence just seemed shot to pieces in the Blackpool game, he didn't know when to kick it catch it! Just needs to play regular 1st football somewhere down the leagues to get his confidence up and he may come back.
Does this mean the likes of Harding, Butterfield, Hammond will be getting new contracts and staying on for the Prem? Nigel may want them as squad players, but we'll still need to add some quality. Can't see these starting games. Dan & Danny are good backups but I would have let Dean go. Midfield will be cruical next season, so we need a premiership old head to play alongside Morgan or Corky. David Dunn perhaps to join Paul Robinson on free's?
Hope Blackpool make it up today, would be good to see Holloway etal back in there with us, better than old boring Uncle Sam!
flashhart2000
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10:41am Sat 19 May 12
I think he would have defo be one for the future when he had a run in the team he was quite assured!
slugger
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10:44am Sat 19 May 12
george chivers
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10:49am Sat 19 May 12
Chipster wrote:I think the problem with Richardson and Fox is they are really wing backs and not full backs. Perhaps an option would be to buy a quick CB to put in between JF and JH and push Richardson and Fox 25 yards up the lines.
Yep, deinately need a new keeper to keep KD honest! Not sure if Kelvin will become number 2 straight away, this I would feel would be unfair but time will tell.
We need to look at the full backs, the thought of Harding as an emergency right-back still gives me the shivers! Both Fox and Richardson need to raise they're game.
In midfield I'd like to see a lot more steel, at times we seem so weak in this area. Hammond and Spiderman can't gel when in the side together, or is it my imagination? Also as far as I am concerned the jury is still out on De Ridder, perhaps he could practice a bit more on his crosses. In fact he's not the only one guilty of this, there are quite a few who need to look at themselves in this department!
Up front we seem in reasonable shape, perhaps Billy could do with a bit more pace about him but thats my only critisism! Lee looks a very interesting prospect and it was a real shame he got injured just as he was becoming to blossom, def one to watch out for!
Anyway, I don't think we will see a repitition of the last two seasons, consolidation in the PL should be our target, anything else will be a big bonus! Can't wait for August! COYR's! FOP!
Very few teams play 442 in the Prem. Maybe we have to change? I also think we need two additional strikers, at the moment we have 3.5 if you include Guly.
Mongoose
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10:50am Sat 19 May 12
This means at least
GK - Gordon
CB - Davies(Brum)
CM - Davis (Rangers)
WG - Jarvis
ST - Hooper
Okay 25 man squad - I,ll throw this out there
Davis, Gordon, Forecast
Richardson, Butterfield
Fox, Harding
Fonte, Hoover, Martin, Davies
Jarvis, Lallana, Guly, De Ridder
Cork, Spider, Chaplow, Hammond and Davis
Lambert, Lee, Sharp, Barnard and Hooper
We can release Forte and Dickson and and the kids as back up - your thoughts guys
Red n White
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10:50am Sat 19 May 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:I'd like to see us go for Ben Foster. He's had a good season on loan at West Brom, is 29, which isn't too old, and will be wanting to leave Birmingham as they didn't come up. It would depend on whether West Brom have an option in place to sign him, or whether the new manager wants him.
Hobson82 wrote:Jaaskelainen has been a top keeper during his very lengthy spell at Bolton. Given that Kelv is beginning to get towards the end of his career why would you bring in a 37 year old!?!? The 25 year old Schmeichel would strike me as the sort of player and right age.Rackers73 wrote:I have also read Jaskelinan from Bolton might be released, he could be a good addition. I know he's getting on a bit but still think he would do a good job in pushing Kelvin.bobbystokeslovechild wrote: Wouldn't be surprised to see a keeper come in ahead of kelvin.Craig Gordon released by Sunderland. Was a very good keeper a couple of seasons ago and we seem able to rehibilitate Sunderland failures!
I wouldn't go for Gordon, Robinson or Jaaskelienen. Gordon seems injury prone, and isn't good enough for Sunderland, so why should he be good enough for us, and whilst I like the other two, they're getting on a bit, and both got relegated. Maybe a younger foreign keeper to come in?
milton road
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10:52am Sat 19 May 12
De Canio will take Holmes to Swindon. He has already stated he wants him.
Forte, Forecast and Dickson are on contracts, so you sell rather than release.
Seabourne deserves a chance.
Those not wanted will not be in the 25.
Thanks to all those who are leaving.
Bart you need 1st team football.
A bit of confidence and you will do fine, good luck
RedArmy1
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10:55am Sat 19 May 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Schmeichel would get a warm welcome from me.
Hobson82 wrote:Jaaskelainen has been a top keeper during his very lengthy spell at Bolton. Given that Kelv is beginning to get towards the end of his career why would you bring in a 37 year old!?!?
Rackers73 wrote:I have also read Jaskelinan from Bolton might be released, he could be a good addition. I know he's getting on a bit but still think he would do a good job in pushing Kelvin.
bobbystokeslovechild wrote: Wouldn't be surprised to see a keeper come in ahead of kelvin.Craig Gordon released by Sunderland. Was a very good keeper a couple of seasons ago and we seem able to rehibilitate Sunderland failures!
The 25 year old Schmeichel would strike me as the sort of player and right age.
RED ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRMY
Condor Man
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10:56am Sat 19 May 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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11:04am Sat 19 May 12
Condor Man wrote:That game brought the end of our amazing record of consecutive home wins and the beginning of a minor collapse at home. It cost us the title.
Bart blew his chance of a new contract when he nearly cost us the match against Blackpool. Craig Gordon would be a good signing if he could stay fit.
Ali-Dia-Barmy-Army
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11:07am Sat 19 May 12
Confucious
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11:09am Sat 19 May 12
slugger wrote:The young Anderlecht keeper Bloek de Schott sounds the business to me.
julian speroni from palace , quality keeper and young .
NikkkoNik
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11:13am Sat 19 May 12
RedArmy1 wrote:Schmeichel, Whittingham, Rodriguez, Davis, CB, 2 fast wingers/AM still to go, Barnyard, Seabourne,Forte,Hamm
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Schmeichel would get a warm welcome from me.
Hobson82 wrote:Jaaskelainen has been a top keeper during his very lengthy spell at Bolton. Given that Kelv is beginning to get towards the end of his career why would you bring in a 37 year old!?!?
Rackers73 wrote:I have also read Jaskelinan from Bolton might be released, he could be a good addition. I know he's getting on a bit but still think he would do a good job in pushing Kelvin.
bobbystokeslovechild wrote: Wouldn't be surprised to see a keeper come in ahead of kelvin.Craig Gordon released by Sunderland. Was a very good keeper a couple of seasons ago and we seem able to rehibilitate Sunderland failures!
The 25 year old Schmeichel would strike me as the sort of player and right age.
RED ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRMY
ond,Dickerson. We need qulaity, depth, pace and a little more grit in midfield. The PL is fast and skillful and we will need many options, it will be a big step up.
randre
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11:25am Sat 19 May 12
Jayhamilton wrote:Remember, this is a list of players out of contract who are being released. The others you mention are all under contract, so these could be sold at any point during the transfer window.
What about the likes of Forte, Forecast, Dickson and Seabourne to mention a few? They hardly featured at all for us lately and cant see them any appearances next season. im guessing they're still under contract and when its up they will not be offered new ones?
worried of n e hampshire
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11:42am Sat 19 May 12
REP
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11:44am Sat 19 May 12
worried of n e hampshire
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11:48am Sat 19 May 12
worried of n e hampshire
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11:51am Sat 19 May 12
diver-1975
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12:08pm Sat 19 May 12
bobbystokeslovechild wrote:Gordon from Sunderland has been released.
Wouldn't be surprised to see a keeper come in ahead of kelvin.
Spudsaint
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12:45pm Sat 19 May 12
Condor Man
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12:48pm Sat 19 May 12
Spudsaint wrote:If Baird can't get in the Fulham side why would we want him? Antonio's off to Sheffield Wednesday and Sigurdsson will be too expensive.
Chris Baird on a free from Fulham, Gylfi Sigurdsson from Hoffenheim and Michail Antonio from Reading would help to strengthen and provide cover - plus a goal scorer and keeper.
bobbystokeslovechild
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12:52pm Sat 19 May 12
Red n White wrote:Great shout. Foster rarely makes errors, schmeichal can be hapless at times.
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:I'd like to see us go for Ben Foster. He's had a good season on loan at West Brom, is 29, which isn't too old, and will be wanting to leave Birmingham as they didn't come up. It would depend on whether West Brom have an option in place to sign him, or whether the new manager wants him.
Hobson82 wrote:Jaaskelainen has been a top keeper during his very lengthy spell at Bolton. Given that Kelv is beginning to get towards the end of his career why would you bring in a 37 year old!?!? The 25 year old Schmeichel would strike me as the sort of player and right age.Rackers73 wrote:I have also read Jaskelinan from Bolton might be released, he could be a good addition. I know he's getting on a bit but still think he would do a good job in pushing Kelvin.bobbystokeslovechild wrote: Wouldn't be surprised to see a keeper come in ahead of kelvin.Craig Gordon released by Sunderland. Was a very good keeper a couple of seasons ago and we seem able to rehibilitate Sunderland failures!
I wouldn't go for Gordon, Robinson or Jaaskelienen. Gordon seems injury prone, and isn't good enough for Sunderland, so why should he be good enough for us, and whilst I like the other two, they're getting on a bit, and both got relegated. Maybe a younger foreign keeper to come in?
Shuan Li
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12:57pm Sat 19 May 12
Peter Ward
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1:06pm Sat 19 May 12
It appears you and Reading are lucky to be in prem according to West Ham, who "don't deserve to be in championship". If you're looking for someone to support in the play off final, read this..... breathtaking arrogance.......
http://www.dailymail
.co.uk/sport/footbal
l/article-2146553/Ri
cardo-Vaz-Te-West-Ha
m-interview.html
slugger
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1:51pm Sat 19 May 12
Peter Ward wrote:i sooo much want blackpool to win after reading that ......... as you say "breathtaking arrogance" !!
i'm a brighton fan, congrats btw.
It appears you and Reading are lucky to be in prem according to West Ham, who "don't deserve to be in championship". If you're looking for someone to support in the play off final, read this..... breathtaking arrogance.......
http://www.dailymail
.co.uk/sport/footbal
l/article-2146553/Ri
cardo-Vaz-Te-West-Ha
m-interview.html
WobblyCat
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2:13pm Sat 19 May 12
slugger wrote:Is he still young, seems like he's been around forever! I'd like Foster.
julian speroni from palace , quality keeper and young .
rocketone
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2:16pm Sat 19 May 12
slugger wrote:unbelievable, come on Blackpool!!
Peter Ward wrote:i sooo much want blackpool to win after reading that ......... as you say "breathtaking arrogance" !!
i'm a brighton fan, congrats btw.
It appears you and Reading are lucky to be in prem according to West Ham, who "don't deserve to be in championship". If you're looking for someone to support in the play off final, read this..... breathtaking arrogance.......
http://www.dailymail
.co.uk/sport/footbal
l/article-2146553/Ri
cardo-Vaz-Te-West-Ha
m-interview.html
slugger
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2:18pm Sat 19 May 12
WobblyCat wrote:33 i think , that's young to me ! lol
slugger wrote:Is he still young, seems like he's been around forever! I'd like Foster.
julian speroni from palace , quality keeper and young .
WobblyCat
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2:21pm Sat 19 May 12
slugger wrote:He has the brains to match that dopey haircut! He said 'from day one, for West Ham it wasn’t just about promotion but playing good football.’ Eh? West ham.....good football! Does he mean the other West Ham? I've done a Blackpool/Munich double!
Peter Ward wrote:i sooo much want blackpool to win after reading that ......... as you say "breathtaking arrogance" !!
i'm a brighton fan, congrats btw.
It appears you and Reading are lucky to be in prem according to West Ham, who "don't deserve to be in championship". If you're looking for someone to support in the play off final, read this..... breathtaking arrogance.......
http://www.dailymail
.co.uk/sport/footbal
l/article-2146553/Ri
cardo-Vaz-Te-West-Ha
m-interview.html
Linesman
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3:04pm Sat 19 May 12
An Echo journalist with a sense of humour?
Corkonian Saint
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3:09pm Sat 19 May 12
and the other lads
santaclaus
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3:09pm Sat 19 May 12
SouthamptonLegend
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3:15pm Sat 19 May 12
Rackers73 wrote:I believe we'll sign better players than most people are talking about.
bobbystokeslovechild wrote:Craig Gordon released by Sunderland. Was a very good keeper a couple of seasons ago and we seem able to rehibilitate Sunderland failures!
Wouldn't be surprised to see a keeper come in ahead of kelvin.
I mean we signed Championship players in League 1 and a few prem class players in the Championship. The natural way forward is to bring in players who've played in Europe or on an International level.
I can't see us going backwards with transfers (like signing champ players). Of course the odd youngster with potential will get a chance but players of an older age will come from the top, not from lower leagues than ourselves. And they certainly won't be undesired players from other teams like Sunderland etc.
What has the last couple of years taught you guys as Saints fans..?
Don't look for mediocracy? Believe you can achieve great things? Yes. Look to the stars and beyond because we don't have to be little Southampton FC anymore we are the MIGHTY SAINTS!
Red n White
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3:23pm Sat 19 May 12
Linesman wrote:Bialkowski's quite a big name...
"Saints release big name stars." An Echo journalist with a sense of humour?
flashhart2000
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3:41pm Sat 19 May 12
"behind Reading and Southampton — two sides the striker believes have profited from operating in the shadows this campaign, while the spotlight is firmly on West Ham.
‘People don’t notice,’ he said. ‘Southampton were promoted last season and this season they over-achieved, by many, many levels. They never had pressure — they just went on a run."
I'll think you'll find we went on several runs Mr Viz Tea!
On a side note Rudi Skacel (who still comes down here a lot to visit Mates and to watch the Saints) Just scored in the Scot's cup final.
**** Wetspam have undeservedly scored
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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3:54pm Sat 19 May 12
flashhart2000 wrote:When you're top two all season it's not really a run is it? The only fly in the ointment was a massive winning run by Reading who came from no where but in the end it cost West Ham and not us.
Shadows? no Pressure?
"behind Reading and Southampton — two sides the striker believes have profited from operating in the shadows this campaign, while the spotlight is firmly on West Ham.
‘People don’t notice,’ he said. ‘Southampton were promoted last season and this season they over-achieved, by many, many levels. They never had pressure — they just went on a run."
I'll think you'll find we went on several runs Mr Viz Tea!
On a side note Rudi Skacel (who still comes down here a lot to visit Mates and to watch the Saints) Just scored in the Scot's cup final.
**** Wetspam have undeservedly scored
slugger
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4:02pm Sat 19 May 12
flashhart2000 wrote:makes you laugh "operating in the shadows" ...... we were never out of the top two , what shadow were we operating in mr tea ? ...... c'mon blackpool !
Shadows? no Pressure?
"behind Reading and Southampton — two sides the striker believes have profited from operating in the shadows this campaign, while the spotlight is firmly on West Ham.
‘People don’t notice,’ he said. ‘Southampton were promoted last season and this season they over-achieved, by many, many levels. They never had pressure — they just went on a run."
I'll think you'll find we went on several runs Mr Viz Tea!
On a side note Rudi Skacel (who still comes down here a lot to visit Mates and to watch the Saints) Just scored in the Scot's cup final.
**** Wetspam have undeservedly scored
gordongull
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4:09pm Sat 19 May 12
Does he have any current injury issues, and how do you guys rate his chances of doing a job for an outfit like us.
UTA, COYR.
Westham out of the equation would be good for us next season. They were the only side to score more than three against us in the League.
I still hope it's Blackpool though, and they've just equalised!
miltonarcher
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5:53pm Sat 19 May 12
SFCOLDBOY
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6:03pm Sat 19 May 12
gordongull wrote:Gordon,
Would love to see David connolly in a B&HA shirt next season.
Does he have any current injury issues, and how do you guys rate his chances of doing a job for an outfit like us.
UTA, COYR.
Westham out of the equation would be good for us next season. They were the only side to score more than three against us in the League.
I still hope it's Blackpool though, and they've just equalised!
David has been at times brilliant for Saints.
His movement and touch are Prem class. Some of his goals have come at a time that has been very important in both our 2 promotions.
However his fitness problems have constantly plagued him.
Keep him fit and his experience and quality would be an asset to you.
COYR.
Good luck next season.
angus mc coatup
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6:09pm Sat 19 May 12
gordongull wrote:david connolly is, in my opinion one of the best strikers we have ever had.his movement and positional sense is top drawer and if it wasn't for his injuries he would have been lamberts partner much more often.he always seems to find space in and around the box and he will still get goals if someone gives him a go.not sure how fit he is at the mo but he is worth a punt and he is a free agent so no fee.
Would love to see David connolly in a B&HA shirt next season.
Does he have any current injury issues, and how do you guys rate his chances of doing a job for an outfit like us.
UTA, COYR.
Westham out of the equation would be good for us next season. They were the only side to score more than three against us in the League.
I still hope it's Blackpool though, and they've just equalised!
JohnItaly
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6:10pm Sat 19 May 12
slugger
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6:15pm Sat 19 May 12
gordongull wrote:connolly is a class player , when fit there's no better striker in the championship imo .
Would love to see David connolly in a B&HA shirt next season.
Does he have any current injury issues, and how do you guys rate his chances of doing a job for an outfit like us.
UTA, COYR.
Westham out of the equation would be good for us next season. They were the only side to score more than three against us in the League.
I still hope it's Blackpool though, and they've just equalised!
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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6:32pm Sat 19 May 12
miltonarcher wrote:lol
So, would all those who voted in the Echo poll to replace Kelvin with Bart now admit they were wrong???????
gordongull
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6:42pm Sat 19 May 12
I see him as a kind of Championship Michael Owen, though I am sure he wouldn't look out of place in the top flight.
Good luck in the Prem'! :)
foreversaints94
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6:50pm Sat 19 May 12
Regent Saint wrote:Totally agree with you. Very suprised to see our longest-serving player leave the club, and all I can say is Saints better have a great keeper to bring in because Forecast can't cut League 2, let alone the Premier League
Sorry to see Bart go, he never seemed to regain the form he showed before he had that knee injury. I'm sure he will find a new club and make a good impression. I think we need 2 new keepers now though.
WobblyCat
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6:50pm Sat 19 May 12
Saint.
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6:53pm Sat 19 May 12
Moreover I have not seen it mentioned, but i really did love the banner which said "WE ARE BACK"
I am wondering if Jedi is going to be offered a coaching role at Saints. Lets see Monday...........
Saint.
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6:55pm Sat 19 May 12
JohnItaly wrote:Agreed!
Just a point to the FA. Were's Saints' cup for finishing 2nd having just seen WHU get one for finishing third and winning play-off final?
Did we get a cup? If not why not!
City Saint
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7:25pm Sat 19 May 12
He got his chance against blackpool, and boy oh boy was he poor.
I'm not sympathetic to the fact that he didn't know until 20 minutes before kick off that he was starting. You get your chance in footie, and you need to take it.
So I don't know if I was wrong to want to give Bart a try. But no one in their right kind would keep him in the prem as he is now. I feel for him because he has shown great loyalty to saints just like kelv.
Meanwhile kelvin put his super back on this season, and was pure phenom against Leeds. I wasn't happy that he let two long range strikes in againt poopey, especially the first. So, sad to say, he still needs to be replaced if we want to do reasonably well at the top.
Having said all that, I admire kelv and Bart and I'm grateful for everything Rey have done for us. I hope kelv sees out his career with us as a playing back-up, because he could become a great coach.
Saintsayer II
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7:41pm Sat 19 May 12
Just sit back, relax and get ready to google anyone we sign to find out who they are
techsture
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8:26pm Sat 19 May 12
2nd worst transfer in Saints history.
(The first being David Speedie as the makeweight in the Shearer transfer)
Red n White
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9:22pm Sat 19 May 12
City Saint wrote:It's funny how he had a good game against Blackpool in the FA Cup, when we were League 1, and they were Premiership. For some reason he seemed to have lost his confidence, which is a shame as I felt he could have been good.
I voted in the poll to replace kelvin with Bart. Kelvin made one major blunders in league one, and I still worry about if he will be able to hold off the premiership strikers he'll face. Remember shipping four to Peterborough in L1, when mackail-smith terrified him? I though Bart deserved his chance. He got his chance against blackpool, and boy oh boy was he poor. I'm not sympathetic to the fact that he didn't know until 20 minutes before kick off that he was starting. You get your chance in footie, and you need to take it. So I don't know if I was wrong to want to give Bart a try. But no one in their right kind would keep him in the prem as he is now. I feel for him because he has shown great loyalty to saints just like kelv. Meanwhile kelvin put his super back on this season, and was pure phenom against Leeds. I wasn't happy that he let two long range strikes in againt poopey, especially the first. So, sad to say, he still needs to be replaced if we want to do reasonably well at the top. Having said all that, I admire kelv and Bart and I'm grateful for everything Rey have done for us. I hope kelv sees out his career with us as a playing back-up, because he could become a great coach.
milton road
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11:18pm Sat 19 May 12
They were out played today and the better footballing side lost. Yet showing who the real fans are, West ham deserve promotion for finishing clear third.
Schemical was at Man City before leicester.
As for KD he was voted goalkeeper of the year in both divisions.
So why get an old keeper we need a young one with premier potential.
Dickosfc
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11:49pm Sat 19 May 12
Tirau Dan
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4:06am Sun 20 May 12
As for players staying to play in the prem; congratulations and good luck to all in what ever role you're handed in whichever squad... you are our Saints... every one a hero.
I'm really excited and looking forward to a few additions of world class. Whether we get them or not will show if Nicola is serious about a fast track to Europe. You can bet your life he is.... Up to Europe for 2013...
(I'm not putting a question mark after that.. though a lot might)
calumjsaint
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8:01am Sun 20 May 12
magnette
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9:48am Sun 20 May 12
KS&N
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10:17am Sun 20 May 12
SouthamptonLegend
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11:23am Sun 20 May 12
Would be like having 2 Lamberts up front, only Holt is more mobile!
Think I'd prefer him to Hooper!
Fatty x Ford Worker
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2:48pm Sun 20 May 12
Fatty x Ford Worker
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2:50pm Sun 20 May 12
JohnItaly wrote:We got a Silver Medal not a @iss Pot!
Just a point to the FA. Were's Saints' cup for finishing 2nd having just seen WHU get one for finishing third and winning play-off final?
Ashley Charles Pragnell
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11:12pm Sun 20 May 12
Hooper again 7 million!. Still think that Hammond Puncheon Forcaste Forte Dickson and Barny will go. Burnley where interested in Seabourne. If we went for Rodriguez we could use Seabourne as a make weight part of a cash plus player deal.
Alicesdad
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9:03am Mon 21 May 12
Wll done, and thank you to those who contributed to our return to the premier.
ship. Special thanks to David and Radhi who were there at just the right time and were truly solid pillars in our rebuilding.
lowe esteem
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1:36pm Mon 21 May 12
Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:Marathon not sprint...and then there's the Fancy Dress entrant dressed up as an East Enders omnibus extra!
flashhart2000 wrote:When you're top two all season it's not really a run is it? The only fly in the ointment was a massive winning run by Reading who came from no where but in the end it cost West Ham and not us.
Shadows? no Pressure?
"behind Reading and Southampton — two sides the striker believes have profited from operating in the shadows this campaign, while the spotlight is firmly on West Ham.
‘People don’t notice,’ he said. ‘Southampton were promoted last season and this season they over-achieved, by many, many levels. They never had pressure — they just went on a run."
I'll think you'll find we went on several runs Mr Viz Tea!
On a side note Rudi Skacel (who still comes down here a lot to visit Mates and to watch the Saints) Just scored in the Scot's cup final.
**** Wetspam have undeservedly scored
lowe esteem
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1:41pm Mon 21 May 12
miltonarcher wrote:Don't do polls or slag 'em off like you.
So, would all those who voted in the Echo poll to replace Kelvin with Bart now admit they were wrong???????
And unlike you, I will not cheer or boo on the occasion of Kelvin -or whoever is our custodian- when he inevitably drops it.
Now you drop it, move on and join me in wishing Bart EVERY success, and work off that misplaced bitterness.
WAPA PIE GO says...
8:14am Sat 19 May 12