Saints make Butland enquiry (From Daily Echo)

ghk230473 wrote:
We have a young keeper in forecast, need experience like Craig Gordon or Paul Robinson to name 2.
What's happened with Rodriguez? And why only Holmes out of the door?
Adkins tell him who you want and get them in, time is of the essence. He won't waste time asking you whats happening!

St Graz wrote:
This is definately in keeping with bringing in good youngsters - been a bit bored over the BH so I liked a football transfer page on fbook and it's rumouring Danny Guthrie and Marius Zaliukas who I think is the Hearts captain. A few might be waiting until after the euros I suppose in case they can increase their values but it has got a bit quiet. Still whinging on the skunt site about Kanu and TBH - I'm sure Rangers made a few redundant - why don't they???

Strasbourg Saint wrote:
I can't see us signing anyone who 'demands' first-team football. What sort of attitude is that?

Having said that, I doubt very much that Butland would be demanding first-team football anyway. It's more likely he would demand a 'chance' of it rather than signing for a team where he has little or no chance of being in the frame for a year or more (i.e. Man City). On that basis, I think we'd have a great chance of landing him. It reminds me of when a very young, untried Tim Flowers signed.

sainyglen74 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
We have a young keeper in forecast, need experience like Craig Gordon or Paul Robinson to name 2.
What's happened with Rodriguez? And why only Holmes out of the door?
Adkins tell him who you want and get them in, time is of the essence. He won't waste time asking you whats happening!

Well Bart and Connolly have gone as well as fringe players like Doble Harlee dean and Aarraan Racine. I think others will follow but due to transfer negotiations. This is now serious business as we have exceeded our expectations so there is a massive amount of work to be done no doubt about it. If we want to challenge and stay up there the work starts now and I think by the new pricing structure for tickets put in place and a new kit coming soon this will all go towards maintaining a solid infrastructure.

sainyglen74 wrote:

sainyglen74 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
We have a young keeper in forecast, need experience like Craig Gordon or Paul Robinson to name 2.
What's happened with Rodriguez? And why only Holmes out of the door?
Adkins tell him who you want and get them in, time is of the essence. He won't waste time asking you whats happening!

Well Bart and Connolly have gone as well as fringe players like Doble Harlee dean and Aarraan Racine. I think others will follow but due to transfer negotiations. This is now serious business as we have exceeded our expectations so there is a massive amount of work to be done no doubt about it. If we want to challenge and stay up there the work starts now and I think by the new pricing structure for tickets put in place and a new kit coming soon this will all go towards maintaining a solid infrastructure.

Just gutted that in theory my price has risen nearly 100% due to kids change in policy but never mind. Perhaps I can afford the odd game instead.

sainyglen74 wrote:

sainyglen74 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
We have a young keeper in forecast, need experience like Craig Gordon or Paul Robinson to name 2.
What's happened with Rodriguez? And why only Holmes out of the door?
Adkins tell him who you want and get them in, time is of the essence. He won't waste time asking you whats happening!

Well Bart and Connolly have gone as well as fringe players like Doble Harlee dean and Aarraan Racine. I think others will follow but due to transfer negotiations. This is now serious business as we have exceeded our expectations so there is a massive amount of work to be done no doubt about it. If we want to challenge and stay up there the work starts now and I think by the new pricing structure for tickets put in place and a new kit coming soon this will all go towards maintaining a solid infrastructure.

Just gutted that in theory my price has risen nearly 100% due to kids change in policy but never mind. Perhaps I can afford the odd game instead.

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

slugger wrote:
the don will never agree to gauranteed 1st team football ........ you must earn the right to play , if he don't want to take the risk then niether should we imo .

slugger wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

all this "demanding" makes me smile ............ who's up for helping to pay for it ?

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

slugger wrote:
the don will never agree to gauranteed 1st team football ........ you must earn the right to play , if he don't want to take the risk then niether should we imo .

imo, as well, Slugger.

ghk230473 wrote:

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

slugger wrote:
the don will never agree to gauranteed 1st team football ........ you must earn the right to play , if he don't want to take the risk then niether should we imo .

imo, as well, Slugger.

Any potential signing that is happy to warm the bench is not worth the ink.

ghk230473 wrote:

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

slugger wrote:
the don will never agree to gauranteed 1st team football ........ you must earn the right to play , if he don't want to take the risk then niether should we imo .

imo, as well, Slugger.

Any potential signing that is happy to warm the bench is not worth the ink.

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

slugger wrote:
the don will never agree to gauranteed 1st team football ........ you must earn the right to play , if he don't want to take the risk then niether should we imo .

imo, as well, Slugger.

Any potential signing that is happy to warm the bench is not worth the ink.

There's a big difference between 'being happy to warm the bench' and 'demanding to start, regardless of form'.

ghk230473 wrote:

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Strasbourg Saint wrote:

slugger wrote:
the don will never agree to gauranteed 1st team football ........ you must earn the right to play , if he don't want to take the risk then niether should we imo .

imo, as well, Slugger.

Any potential signing that is happy to warm the bench is not worth the ink.

There's a big difference between 'being happy to warm the bench' and 'demanding to start, regardless of form'.

I wouldn't sign him any way, like I mentioned earlier, Paul robinson, c. Gordon and Ben foster.

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

OSPREYSAINT wrote:

sainyglen74 wrote:

sainyglen74 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
We have a young keeper in forecast, need experience like Craig Gordon or Paul Robinson to name 2.
What's happened with Rodriguez? And why only Holmes out of the door?
Adkins tell him who you want and get them in, time is of the essence. He won't waste time asking you whats happening!

Well Bart and Connolly have gone as well as fringe players like Doble Harlee dean and Aarraan Racine. I think others will follow but due to transfer negotiations. This is now serious business as we have exceeded our expectations so there is a massive amount of work to be done no doubt about it. If we want to challenge and stay up there the work starts now and I think by the new pricing structure for tickets put in place and a new kit coming soon this will all go towards maintaining a solid infrastructure.

Just gutted that in theory my price has risen nearly 100% due to kids change in policy but never mind. Perhaps I can afford the odd game instead.

Same problem here, two adults, 1 pensioner, two kids = no concessions, makes a heck of a difference. Was happy to pay the extra for Premier, but this is a bit unfair in my opinion.

Baddesley Bill wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

With respect...we (as a club) have posted losses over the last few seasons in order to make the big league. Our current squad have proven themselves too good for the championship. Of course I agree that we need to strengthen pre-season...but to read your "we want cheaper tickets and massive player investment" comments tends to gripe a little. Adkins will always be on trial...he was last season...and I trust that he is up to the job without having to mortgage our Club.

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

With respect...we (as a club) have posted losses over the last few seasons in order to make the big league. Our current squad have proven themselves too good for the championship. Of course I agree that we need to strengthen pre-season...but to read your "we want cheaper tickets and massive player investment" comments tends to gripe a little. Adkins will always be on trial...he was last season...and I trust that he is up to the job without having to mortgage our Club.

Bill, the tickets are what they are but to give £25 back as loyalty well you may as well not bother!
I'm not demanding massive player investment just some and I would like it sooner rather than later. Would you not tend to agree that IF we had signed sharp a little earlier for a bit more it would have helped all round. He would have settled and been fitter sooner and we may not have needed to rely so heavily on tad? I know hind sight is a wonderful thing but like wise now, get players in and others out ASAP and let them gel.

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

With respect...we (as a club) have posted losses over the last few seasons in order to make the big league. Our current squad have proven themselves too good for the championship. Of course I agree that we need to strengthen pre-season...but to read your "we want cheaper tickets and massive player investment" comments tends to gripe a little. Adkins will always be on trial...he was last season...and I trust that he is up to the job without having to mortgage our Club.

Bill, the tickets are what they are but to give £25 back as loyalty well you may as well not bother!
I'm not demanding massive player investment just some and I would like it sooner rather than later. Would you not tend to agree that IF we had signed sharp a little earlier for a bit more it would have helped all round. He would have settled and been fitter sooner and we may not have needed to rely so heavily on tad? I know hind sight is a wonderful thing but like wise now, get players in and others out ASAP and let them gel.

ghk230743 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

In fact, when it comes to Adkins, "I predict adkins will be gone before end of the year. I do not see adkins as manager in 2013"

As I said after the Burnley game last year.

I'm seeing it again; despite it now being the 5th June, he hasn't yet signed all the players I'd like him to sign, so I now feel that NC will be considering the sack for him.

ghk230473 wrote:
£25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

batesieboy wrote:

ghk230743 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

In fact, when it comes to Adkins, "I predict adkins will be gone before end of the year. I do not see adkins as manager in 2013"

As I said after the Burnley game last year.

I'm seeing it again; despite it now being the 5th June, he hasn't yet signed all the players I'd like him to sign, so I now feel that NC will be considering the sack for him.

Because the players YOU want to sign have not been, NC will sack him. GHK you are a nut case.

ghk230743 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

In fact, when it comes to Adkins, "I predict adkins will be gone before end of the year. I do not see adkins as manager in 2013"

As I said after the Burnley game last year.

I'm seeing it again; despite it now being the 5th June, he hasn't yet signed all the players I'd like him to sign, so I now feel that NC will be considering the sack for him.

ghk230473 wrote:

batesieboy wrote:

ghk230743 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

In fact, when it comes to Adkins, "I predict adkins will be gone before end of the year. I do not see adkins as manager in 2013"

As I said after the Burnley game last year.

I'm seeing it again; despite it now being the 5th June, he hasn't yet signed all the players I'd like him to sign, so I now feel that NC will be considering the sack for him.

Because the players YOU want to sign have not been, NC will sack him. GHK you are a nut case.

Batsie you've been mugged off, look closer at who posts

batesieboy wrote:
1. Southampton Football CLUB should have shown a little more sensitivity in the pricing of season tickets. Many people who remained faithful in some pretty poor times have not been thanked for this loyalty. Shame.
2. It is obvious that SFC needs to strengthen the squad in order to survive what is going to be a physically and mentally stronger, faster League. But do not break the Bank to do this. Season ticket money is not the only way forward...SPONSORSHI

P is going to be so important to Clubs from now on. Start now (learning from the non-profit organisations)
3. Do not believe the Press talk about "demanding" I doubt the player in question said this, so please grow up people and consider the source before getting on your high horses about what a 19 year old probably did not say at all.

Confucious wrote:
Blimey, not too cheerful on here tonight - bit like a bunch of pall bearers peeling onions.

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

Confucious wrote:
Blimey, not too cheerful on here tonight - bit like a bunch of pall bearers peeling onions.

ha ha. but batsie boy is right on all 3 points how come people will find the money now for ST's when they could not be bothered the last few years. not true fans IMO.

slugger wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

batesieboy wrote:

ghk230743 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

In fact, when it comes to Adkins, "I predict adkins will be gone before end of the year. I do not see adkins as manager in 2013"

As I said after the Burnley game last year.

I'm seeing it again; despite it now being the 5th June, he hasn't yet signed all the players I'd like him to sign, so I now feel that NC will be considering the sack for him.

Because the players YOU want to sign have not been, NC will sack him. GHK you are a nut case.

Batsie you've been mugged off, look closer at who posts

ah ha ! ........ never spotted the difference ....... it ain't me , honest !

batesieboy wrote:

slugger wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

batesieboy wrote:

ghk230743 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

In fact, when it comes to Adkins, "I predict adkins will be gone before end of the year. I do not see adkins as manager in 2013"

As I said after the Burnley game last year.

I'm seeing it again; despite it now being the 5th June, he hasn't yet signed all the players I'd like him to sign, so I now feel that NC will be considering the sack for him.

Because the players YOU want to sign have not been, NC will sack him. GHK you are a nut case.

Batsie you've been mugged off, look closer at who posts

ah ha ! ........ never spotted the difference ....... it ain't me , honest !

Apologies to the real GHK...but how many of us can spend the time scrutinising every name to check who we are actually responding to?! Apologies also go to Confucious for not being a bit more cheerful! Bill, we will have to agree to differ on that point!
COYS...so proud to have a Club like this to follow! Everyone I meet knows I am a Saint, and why!

slugger wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

Confucious wrote:
Blimey, not too cheerful on here tonight - bit like a bunch of pall bearers peeling onions.

ha ha. but batsie boy is right on all 3 points how come people will find the money now for ST's when they could not be bothered the last few years. not true fans IMO.

here we go again ! .... lol

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

slugger wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

Confucious wrote:
Blimey, not too cheerful on here tonight - bit like a bunch of pall bearers peeling onions.

ha ha. but batsie boy is right on all 3 points how come people will find the money now for ST's when they could not be bothered the last few years. not true fans IMO.

here we go again ! .... lol

true though, your not a plumber are you?

upwherewebelong wrote:
Think Butland could be a great signing. And I might be alone in thinking this but are people really being intellingent and thinking things through properly when they say Adkins could/should go ? he's been succesful beyond my expectations so the unhelpful speculation should cease. And whats the rush for signings it is only June 5 don't think the transfer window is even officially open yet for domestic transfers. Patience guys !! best things come to those who wait EG Hooiveld last season !

worried of n e hampshire wrote:
not a lot, saving for a season ticket

ghk230473 wrote:
£25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

Red n White wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
£25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

I'm sure if you phoned up and said that you're not happy with the £25 discount they'd be happy for you to pay the full amount of a brand new one. It's not a huge discount, but it is a discount

Red n White wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
£25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

I'm sure if you phoned up and said that you're not happy with the £25 discount they'd be happy for you to pay the full amount of a brand new one. It's not a huge discount, but it is a discount

worried of n e hampshire wrote:
not a lot, saving for a season ticket

ghk230473 wrote:

Red n White wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
£25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

I'm sure if you phoned up and said that you're not happy with the £25 discount they'd be happy for you to pay the full amount of a brand new one. It's not a huge discount, but it is a discount

Or insult?

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

Red n White wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
£25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

I'm sure if you phoned up and said that you're not happy with the £25 discount they'd be happy for you to pay the full amount of a brand new one. It's not a huge discount, but it is a discount

aparantly even slugger gives a £25 discount to ST holders?

Confucious wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:
not a lot, saving for a season ticket

I asked my Auntie Elspeth for help on that front. She gave me a lump of coal and said if I put it up my backside and kept it there long enough it would turn into a diamond. Hoping two months will do the trick.

slugger wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

Red n White wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
£25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

I'm sure if you phoned up and said that you're not happy with the £25 discount they'd be happy for you to pay the full amount of a brand new one. It's not a huge discount, but it is a discount

aparantly even slugger gives a £25 discount to ST holders?

oh no i don't ........ st holders are obviously more affluent ....... skin em !

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

slugger wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

Red n White wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
£25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

I'm sure if you phoned up and said that you're not happy with the £25 discount they'd be happy for you to pay the full amount of a brand new one. It's not a huge discount, but it is a discount

aparantly even slugger gives a £25 discount to ST holders?

oh no i don't ........ st holders are obviously more affluent ....... skin em !

or effluent?

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

slugger wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

Red n White wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:
£25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

I'm sure if you phoned up and said that you're not happy with the £25 discount they'd be happy for you to pay the full amount of a brand new one. It's not a huge discount, but it is a discount

aparantly even slugger gives a £25 discount to ST holders?

oh no i don't ........ st holders are obviously more affluent ....... skin em !

or effluent?

batesieboy wrote:

ghk230743 wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

In fact, when it comes to Adkins, "I predict adkins will be gone before end of the year. I do not see adkins as manager in 2013"

As I said after the Burnley game last year.

I'm seeing it again; despite it now being the 5th June, he hasn't yet signed all the players I'd like him to sign, so I now feel that NC will be considering the sack for him.

Because the players YOU want to sign have not been, NC will sack him. GHK you are a nut case.

Baddesley Bill wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:
not a lot, saving for a season ticket

Ain't we all! No worries though...Slugger is cheap...he offers £25 discount to STH's ;O)

hedge end bob wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:
not a lot, saving for a season ticket

Ain't we all! No worries though...Slugger is cheap...he offers £25 discount to STH's ;O)

bill there is three of us season ticket holders that wants a plumber to do a job at a cost of£60 , does that mean he will do the job and give us £15 ???

Baddesley Bill wrote:

hedge end bob wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:
not a lot, saving for a season ticket

Ain't we all! No worries though...Slugger is cheap...he offers £25 discount to STH's ;O)

bill there is three of us season ticket holders that wants a plumber to do a job at a cost of£60 , does that mean he will do the job and give us £15 ???

Yes...(naturally I do take a £50 management fee though as I do have a child and ST to pay for) :O)

hedge end bob wrote:
Slugger i am a sth but i am not superiour than you. It's just that i can afford to go each home game and i have the time to do it. When you reach my age i hope you will be in the same boat.

Strasbourg Saint wrote:
Not that it's any of my business, as I'm not a STH and am unlikely to be one in the near future, but one way of looking at the £25 discount to current STHs who renew is that it's something like one free matchday ticket.

I seem to remember some people posting on here last year that it would be nice for the club to reward the loyalty of 'certain' fans ....... STHs, regular travelling fans and those who went to Charlton and had to turn back at the last minute etc....... was to give them one free matchday ticket. It seems that that's what the club has done.

Just a thought!

Baddesley Bill wrote:

St Graz wrote:
This is definately in keeping with bringing in good youngsters - been a bit bored over the BH so I liked a football transfer page on fbook and it's rumouring Danny Guthrie and Marius Zaliukas who I think is the Hearts captain. A few might be waiting until after the euros I suppose in case they can increase their values but it has got a bit quiet. Still whinging on the skunt site about Kanu and TBH - I'm sure Rangers made a few redundant - why don't they???

I'm given to believe that contract law is different north of the border...the skunts are stuck with the deadwood.
Good lesson for us during this crucial period. Every signing we make needs to be a good investment. If potential players make unreasonable demands...walk away.

slugger wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

slugger wrote:

worried of n e hampshire wrote:

Red n White wrote:

ghk230473 wrote: £25 even the staunch supporters would have to agree is an insult, why bother? I'm not going to whinge about that but to get a settled squad ASAP. To stay up I think any half wit knows we need to strengthen, I'm not saying bust the bank maybe speculate to accumulate. Goalie and no non sense central midfielder are a must imo

I'm sure if you phoned up and said that you're not happy with the £25 discount they'd be happy for you to pay the full amount of a brand new one. It's not a huge discount, but it is a discount

aparantly even slugger gives a £25 discount to ST holders?

oh no i don't ........ st holders are obviously more affluent ....... skin em !

or effluent?

not at all , st holders are the life-blood of our club .......... all us mere mortals who pay more per game and keep the club going during the season should bow down and accept their superiour status ........... that should get a tickle !

Baddesley Bill wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

With respect...we (as a club) have posted losses over the last few seasons in order to make the big league. Our current squad have proven themselves too good for the championship. Of course I agree that we need to strengthen pre-season...but to read your "we want cheaper tickets and massive player investment" comments tends to gripe a little. Adkins will always be on trial...he was last season...and I trust that he is up to the job without having to mortgage our Club.

Baddesley Bill wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

With respect...we (as a club) have posted losses over the last few seasons in order to make the big league. Our current squad have proven themselves too good for the championship. Of course I agree that we need to strengthen pre-season...but to read your "we want cheaper tickets and massive player investment" comments tends to gripe a little. Adkins will always be on trial...he was last season...and I trust that he is up to the job without having to mortgage our Club.

Baddesley Bill wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

With respect...we (as a club) have posted losses over the last few seasons in order to make the big league. Our current squad have proven themselves too good for the championship. Of course I agree that we need to strengthen pre-season...but to read your "we want cheaper tickets and massive player investment" comments tends to gripe a little. Adkins will always be on trial...he was last season...and I trust that he is up to the job without having to mortgage our Club.

Baddesley Bill wrote:

ghk230473 wrote:

Baddesley Bill wrote:
GHK...in one comment you demand premiership class players....in the very next you suggest the STH concessions should be better. I tend to sympathise that some of us will be paying a lot more due to policy changes ..but my over-riding thought is that you can't have it both ways...you seem to want your cake...and eat it.

There's plenty out there without breaking the bank. We haven't spent for a long while and delap is still a record signing!
I would like to get signings done sooner rather than later, and others out. That way the can bond and gel in pre-season matches instead of early season games. Qpr left it late and stayed up by the skin of their teeth. Adkins is back on trial and something tells me the don is not known for his patience

With respect...we (as a club) have posted losses over the last few seasons in order to make the big league. Our current squad have proven themselves too good for the championship. Of course I agree that we need to strengthen pre-season...but to read your "we want cheaper tickets and massive player investment" comments tends to gripe a little. Adkins will always be on trial...he was last season...and I trust that he is up to the job without having to mortgage our Club.