Rodriguez edges closer to Saints move (From Daily Echo)

Norwegian Saint wrote:
When does the new kit come out????

St Retford wrote:

Norwegian Saint wrote:
When does the new kit come out????

What new kit?

St Retford wrote:

Norwegian Saint wrote: When does the new kit come out????

What new kit?

allmove4ward2geva wrote:

St Retford wrote:

Norwegian Saint wrote: When does the new kit come out????

What new kit?

I thought we had to keep the kit for 2 seasons?

andysaints007 wrote:
Nothing wrong with Hodgson! Who would you have chosen then?

Rob The Saint NOT in NZ wrote:
Does anyone have the definitive answer on the kit situation? My uninformed opinion is that we have the current one for this season & then a new one next? Good news about Rodrigues, onwards & upwards Saints!

St Retford wrote:

Rob The Saint NOT in NZ wrote:
Does anyone have the definitive answer on the kit situation? My uninformed opinion is that we have the current one for this season & then a new one next? Good news about Rodrigues, onwards & upwards Saints!

On the site they're now calling our present kit the 2011-2012 kit, whereas once it was the 2011-2013 kit.

There's definitely something 'afoot'.

As for Roy, I think he's a specialist in making small clubs hard to beat and that's where his expertise ends. You can see from his time at Liverpool that when it comes to open, expansive football of the kind played by any of the decent international teams that he just hasn't got what it takes.

circa 66 saint wrote:
i think J.T. will be in his element what with the potential for racial abuse which the corrupt F.I.F.A. deny is a problem. i know that when J.T. is called upon he can call a spade a spade and mix it with the best of them. pity he's a crap footballer

Southampton boy wrote:
Thats the first one I just hope he has what it will take to play in the Prem, now we need a keeper!! and a deffender and may be a holding midfielder no news here looking forward to the new season sould be interesting

alan.of.eastleigh wrote:
New kit is VERY different to anything we have had before. Same sponsor (2nd yr of a 3 yr deal)

St Retford wrote:

circa 66 saint wrote:
i think J.T. will be in his element what with the potential for racial abuse which the corrupt F.I.F.A. deny is a problem. i know that when J.T. is called upon he can call a spade a spade and mix it with the best of them. pity he's a crap footballer

Heh. The thing with JT is that the fact he's a massive racist is only one small part of what makes him so unlikeable. He really is an awful human being, and I'm really not convinced he's still a good enough footballer for the FA to be prepared to overlook all his faults.

alan.of.eastleigh wrote:
New kit is VERY different to anything we have had before. Same sponsor (2nd yr of a 3 yr deal)

golazzoburnley wrote:
just to set a couple of things straight:

jay isn't having a medical today.

he really isn't keen on signing for you lot.

cheers.

golazzoburnley wrote:
just to set a couple of things straight: jay isn't having a medical today. he really isn't keen on signing for you lot. cheers.

golazzoburnley wrote:
just to set a couple of things straight:

jay isn't having a medical today.

he really isn't keen on signing for you lot.

cheers.

golazzoburnley wrote:
just to set a couple of things straight:

jay isn't having a medical today.

he really isn't keen on signing for you lot.

cheers.

St Retford wrote:

golazzoburnley wrote:
just to set a couple of things straight: jay isn't having a medical today. he really isn't keen on signing for you lot. cheers.

His loss.

Now, what do you think about England's chances? I think that what's really holding us back is that no one could even be bothered to do a song. It kind of sends out a message that we're prepared to let the whole shitstorm sink before we set sail. But there's still time: if One Direction can come up with a slightly more 'up' version of David Bowie's 'Warszawa' by tomorrow lunchtime we can save this.

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
England beat France 2-1
Draw with Sweden 1-1
Beat Ukraine 3-1
Play and beat Italy 2-0 in quarters
Beat the Germans on pens in the semi's
Then get a jammy 2-1 against the Spanish in the Final!

COE

golazzoburnley wrote:
"You will not be watching him next season, on that i'll have a bet with you say.... £ 50 ???"

Why would i bet on that?

Jay will be leaving Burnley for a premier league team this summer, we all know that.

It may or may not be Southampton, but you are definitely not his first choice, depends on if anyone else comes in. As for you not needing him, he's a better player and with more potential than any of your current forwards. Getting him for the reported £7 million is a steal.

circa 66 saint wrote:

St Retford wrote:

golazzoburnley wrote: just to set a couple of things straight: jay isn't having a medical today. he really isn't keen on signing for you lot. cheers.

His loss. Now, what do you think about England's chances? I think that what's really holding us back is that no one could even be bothered to do a song. It kind of sends out a message that we're prepared to let the whole shitstorm sink before we set sail. But there's still time: if One Direction can come up with a slightly more 'up' version of David Bowie's 'Warszawa' by tomorrow lunchtime we can save this.

with guest singing from kevin keegan and chris waddle now that would be epic ps forget the saints for the moment wait till after the euro's N.A. and N.C. will be doing all that is req to make the saints a force in the prem next season. in fact chill out have a beer and enjoy

circa 66 saint wrote:

St Retford wrote:

circa 66 saint wrote:
i think J.T. will be in his element what with the potential for racial abuse which the corrupt F.I.F.A. deny is a problem. i know that when J.T. is called upon he can call a spade a spade and mix it with the best of them. pity he's a crap footballer

Heh. The thing with JT is that the fact he's a massive racist is only one small part of what makes him so unlikeable. He really is an awful human being, and I'm really not convinced he's still a good enough footballer for the FA to be prepared to overlook all his faults.

absolutely right on J.T.
as regards roy i don't think the F.A. had a choice, they knew the next england manager had to be english and as honest as the day is long.wouldn't like the petty cash disappearing and ending up as a dog's dinner now would they.
choices and time were limited not sure about 4 year contract though.

St Retford wrote:

Rob The Saint NOT in NZ wrote:
Does anyone have the definitive answer on the kit situation? My uninformed opinion is that we have the current one for this season & then a new one next? Good news about Rodrigues, onwards & upwards Saints!

On the site they're now calling our present kit the 2011-2012 kit, whereas once it was the 2011-2013 kit.

There's definitely something 'afoot'.

As for Roy, I think he's a specialist in making small clubs hard to beat and that's where his expertise ends. You can see from his time at Liverpool that when it comes to open, expansive football of the kind played by any of the decent international teams that he just hasn't got what it takes.

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:

golazzoburnley wrote: "You will not be watching him next season, on that i'll have a bet with you say.... £ 50 ???" Why would i bet on that? Jay will be leaving Burnley for a premier league team this summer, we all know that. It may or may not be Southampton, but you are definitely not his first choice, depends on if anyone else comes in. As for you not needing him, he's a better player and with more potential than any of your current forwards. Getting him for the reported £7 million is a steal.

People make such sweeping statements on here. When you say we are not his first choice has he told you this himself or are you guessing?

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:
I know many people have become disillusioned with England after so many disappointments but some of you are becoming actively anti your country which is wrong.

I was there in 1990 when we lost the semi final penalty shootout to Germany, a very proud night, so close and probably the better team. I also went to Portugal 04 and Germany 06 when Sven squandered a very fine squad indeed.

I haven't given up the dream though.

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:
I know many people have become disillusioned with England after so many disappointments but some of you are becoming actively anti your country which is wrong.

I was there in 1990 when we lost the semi final penalty shootout to Germany, a very proud night, so close and probably the better team. I also went to Portugal 04 and Germany 06 when Sven squandered a very fine squad indeed.

I haven't given up the dream though.

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
I dislike people who slate Terry, he puts his heart and sole on the line evey time he plays for England. a simply world class player. Still have the image in my head of the last world cup when he threw his face in front of the pass.

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
I dislike people who slate Terry, he puts his heart and sole on the line evey time he plays for England. a simply world class player.

Still have the image in my head of the last world cup when he threw his face in front of the pass.

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
He is also - and excuse my French here - a scumbag and a complete c@nt.”

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He's a Footballer all of them have got it far too good for themselves. if they want to bicker between themslefs and sleep around that's up to them. As long as the put 100% effort in evey time the put on the shirt I'm happy.

i don't want him to be my friend i want him to be a Chuffing good player.

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
He is also - and excuse my French here - a scumbag and a complete c@nt.” .................... ...... He's a Footballer all of them have got it far too good for themselves. if they want to bicker between themslefs and sleep around that's up to them. As long as the put 100% effort in evey time the put on the shirt I'm happy. i don't want him to be my friend i want him to be a Chuffing good player.

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
He is also - and excuse my French here - a scumbag and a complete c@nt.”

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He's a Footballer all of them have got it far too good for themselves. if they want to bicker between themslefs and sleep around that's up to them. As long as the put 100% effort in evey time the put on the shirt I'm happy.

i don't want him to be my friend i want him to be a Chuffing good player.

Yes, but if he sh@gs team mates partners then it's hardly going to do much for team spirit is it?

His racist comments have led to Ferdinand being left behind which is a bit tough on an innocent party! It has also led to a media frenzy. These are all part of the negative impact caused by JT.

Beckham got himself foolishly sent off in France 98 but then set about remodeling himself and became an exemplary captain and now ambassador for his country. Haven't noticed Terry trying to emulate that.

circa 66 saint wrote:
question should roy have the bottle and unleash A.O.C in the euro's or will he do what sven did with walcott and not play him which in my opinion was a worse decision than taking him in the first place

St Retford wrote:

circa 66 saint wrote:

St Retford wrote:

golazzoburnley wrote: just to set a couple of things straight: jay isn't having a medical today. he really isn't keen on signing for you lot. cheers.

His loss. Now, what do you think about England's chances? I think that what's really holding us back is that no one could even be bothered to do a song. It kind of sends out a message that we're prepared to let the whole shitstorm sink before we set sail. But there's still time: if One Direction can come up with a slightly more 'up' version of David Bowie's 'Warszawa' by tomorrow lunchtime we can save this.

with guest singing from kevin keegan and chris waddle now that would be epic ps forget the saints for the moment wait till after the euro's N.A. and N.C. will be doing all that is req to make the saints a force in the prem next season. in fact chill out have a beer and enjoy

Chris Kamara to rap over the 10-minute floaty-instrumental bits. It would be literally awesome.

St Retford wrote:
Kammy's song? He's already done one? Well bugger me sideways - I offered him a part in a truly great England song and he's already split and done his own?

Well he can whistle out of his jacksie if he think I want him back. I'm going to get Franny Benali in to do the rap instead.

golazzoburnley wrote:
"It's utter bollcocks. I imagine he's jumped at the chance to join us but Saints have told him not to rush back from his holiday and to get some rest." You'd need to imagine that as its not the case. Jay would prefer not to move so far south for various reasons. He may well end up at Saints, but there's a good chance he won't. No disrespect, but he can do better than Southampton.

golazzoburnley wrote:
"It's utter bollcocks. I imagine he's jumped at the chance to join us but Saints have told him not to rush back from his holiday and to get some rest."

You'd need to imagine that as its not the case. Jay would prefer not to move so far south for various reasons. He may well end up at Saints, but there's a good chance he won't.
No disrespect, but he can do better than Southampton.

golazzoburnley wrote:
"It's utter bollcocks. I imagine he's jumped at the chance to join us but Saints have told him not to rush back from his holiday and to get some rest."

You'd need to imagine that as its not the case. Jay would prefer not to move so far south for various reasons. He may well end up at Saints, but there's a good chance he won't.
No disrespect, but he can do better than Southampton.

circa 66 saint wrote:
saints+wigan i respect your opinion and will not argue about J.T. anymore. as far as euro's are concerned yes it's the wrong place to hold a tournament and F.I.F.A.and E.U.F.A. are so corrupt and blind but in the end money is all that matter's. ENGLAND WILL NOW HAVE MY FULL SUPPORT INC J.T. AND AS LONG AS THEY GIVE 100% I WILL BE HAPPY COME ON ENGLAND

Mush On The Beach wrote:
I’ve seen a story running that Chelsea may loan us for the season a young winger Kevin de Bruyne formerly of Racing Genk.

Anyone seen anything of him?

Red n White wrote:

circa 66 saint wrote:
saints+wigan i respect your opinion and will not argue about J.T. anymore. as far as euro's are concerned yes it's the wrong place to hold a tournament and F.I.F.A.and E.U.F.A. are so corrupt and blind but in the end money is all that matter's. ENGLAND WILL NOW HAVE MY FULL SUPPORT INC J.T. AND AS LONG AS THEY GIVE 100% I WILL BE HAPPY COME ON ENGLAND

I think to say it's the wrong place to hold the Euro's is unfair. If you limited to places where there are absolutely no problems at all, then it would just switch between 3-4 countries each time, which might not include us because of current Premiership racism problems and violence at derby matches. Holding it in places like Poland and Ukraine brings the problems to light, and gives them an opportunity to deal with them. I think Panorama was especially harsh in its documentary, as this doesn't seem to occur at international matches, and is generally a minority of fans. I think that these countries are just 20-30 years behind ourselves in terms of development. I would agree that awarding the World Cup to Qatar was a decision purely based on money though.

hedge end bob wrote:

Mush On The Beach wrote:
I’ve seen a story running that Chelsea may loan us for the season a young winger Kevin de Bruyne formerly of Racing Genk.

Anyone seen anything of him?

Posted ealier, Chelsea played against him twice last year, then went and bought him but let him stay with the club till end of season. Look on google ,plays on left of mid.field but has two good feet.

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
But the fact some of the English players family's ( i.e oxo's parents cant go watch him in his first international tournament is discussing.) i like any man loves his mum. And if my mum wasn't there to support me at his age could have a massive affect.

Red n White wrote:

circa 66 saint wrote:
saints+wigan i respect your opinion and will not argue about J.T. anymore. as far as euro's are concerned yes it's the wrong place to hold a tournament and F.I.F.A.and E.U.F.A. are so corrupt and blind but in the end money is all that matter's. ENGLAND WILL NOW HAVE MY FULL SUPPORT INC J.T. AND AS LONG AS THEY GIVE 100% I WILL BE HAPPY COME ON ENGLAND

I think to say it's the wrong place to hold the Euro's is unfair. If you limited to places where there are absolutely no problems at all, then it would just switch between 3-4 countries each time, which might not include us because of current Premiership racism problems and violence at derby matches. Holding it in places like Poland and Ukraine brings the problems to light, and gives them an opportunity to deal with them. I think Panorama was especially harsh in its documentary, as this doesn't seem to occur at international matches, and is generally a minority of fans. I think that these countries are just 20-30 years behind ourselves in terms of development. I would agree that awarding the World Cup to Qatar was a decision purely based on money though.

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
But the fact some of the English players family's ( i.e oxo's parents cant go watch him in his first international tournament is discussing.) i like any man loves his mum. And if my mum wasn't there to support me at his age could have a massive affect.

golazzoburnley wrote:
"It's utter bollcocks. I imagine he's jumped at the chance to join us but Saints have told him not to rush back from his holiday and to get some rest."

You'd need to imagine that as its not the case. Jay would prefer not to move so far south for various reasons. He may well end up at Saints, but there's a good chance he won't.
No disrespect, but he can do better than Southampton.

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
But the fact some of the English players family's ( i.e oxo's parents cant go watch him in his first international tournament is discussing.) i like any man loves his mum. And if my mum wasn't there to support me at his age could have a massive affect.

Not so sure about this one. Oxo's parents would fly in and out, be in a top hotel, bused to and from the grounds with other wags and family under protective escort, entertained and fed in hospitality suites etc. I found it a poor reason to not go watch your son, all out civil war wouldn't stop me when Seed the Small plays for his country.

Daft Kerplunk wrote:

golazzoburnley wrote:
"It's utter bollcocks. I imagine he's jumped at the chance to join us but Saints have told him not to rush back from his holiday and to get some rest."

You'd need to imagine that as its not the case. Jay would prefer not to move so far south for various reasons. He may well end up at Saints, but there's a good chance he won't.
No disrespect, but he can do better than Southampton.

If he doesn't want to come here, fair enough and all the best to him wherever he goes, certainly no grudges from me or other sensible Saints fans, life's too short and you need to concentrate on and believe in what you have.

We're on the up though golazzoburnley so maybe one day, there won't be many players who can 'do better than Southampton'. Things change, and that's very much the case here with the South Coast's finest football institution.

COYR

golazzoburnley wrote:
just to set a couple of things straight:

jay isn't having a medical today.

he really isn't keen on signing for you lot.

cheers.

Mush On The Beach wrote:

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
But the fact some of the English players family's ( i.e oxo's parents cant go watch him in his first international tournament is discussing.) i like any man loves his mum. And if my mum wasn't there to support me at his age could have a massive affect.

Not so sure about this one. Oxo's parents would fly in and out, be in a top hotel, bused to and from the grounds with other wags and family under protective escort, entertained and fed in hospitality suites etc. I found it a poor reason to not go watch your son, all out civil war wouldn't stop me when Seed the Small plays for his country.

It sounds a bit weak doesn’t it? I think Ma and Pa are still cracking the shi*ts because he lowered his ambitions by choosing to leave us for the Arse

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:
Changing the subject it's all very quiet down the road. They've unloaded very few players, are still stuck with all the high earners, still can't bring players in and the Trust still hasn't put a bid in. They do seem to like to cut it fine.

Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:
Changing the subject it's all very quiet down the road. They've unloaded very few players, are still stuck with all the high earners, still can't bring players in and the Trust still hasn't put a bid in. They do seem to like to cut it fine. Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Mush On The Beach wrote:

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
But the fact some of the English players family's ( i.e oxo's parents cant go watch him in his first international tournament is discussing.) i like any man loves his mum. And if my mum wasn't there to support me at his age could have a massive affect.

Not so sure about this one. Oxo's parents would fly in and out, be in a top hotel, bused to and from the grounds with other wags and family under protective escort, entertained and fed in hospitality suites etc. I found it a poor reason to not go watch your son, all out civil war wouldn't stop me when Seed the Small plays for his country.

It sounds a bit weak doesn’t it? I think Ma and Pa are still cracking the shi*ts because he lowered his ambitions by choosing to leave us for the Arse

Saintsayer II wrote:
I'm surprised that we have not had an official announcement about signings Especially since season tickets have now gone on sale

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:
Changing the subject it's all very quiet down the road. They've unloaded very few players, are still stuck with all the high earners, still can't bring players in and the Trust still hasn't put a bid in. They do seem to like to cut it fine.

Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

St Retford wrote:
Kammy's song? He's already done one? Well bugger me sideways - I offered him a part in a truly great England song and he's already split and done his own?

Well he can whistle out of his jacksie if he think I want him back. I'm going to get Franny Benali in to do the rap instead.

Confucious wrote:

St Retford wrote: Kammy's song? He's already done one? Well bugger me sideways - I offered him a part in a truly great England song and he's already split and done his own? Well he can whistle out of his jacksie if he think I want him back. I'm going to get Franny Benali in to do the rap instead.

He didn't whistle out of his jacksie, but he did eat alphabet soup and sh!t the lyrics.

Mush On The Beach wrote:

Seedhouse the Unrepentant wrote:
Changing the subject it's all very quiet down the road. They've unloaded very few players, are still stuck with all the high earners, still can't bring players in and the Trust still hasn't put a bid in. They do seem to like to cut it fine.

Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I feel a song coming on, it’s the Skunts at the end of their Holy Grail:

MORTICIAN: Bring out your dead Skunts!
ADMINSTRATOR: Here's one (Kanu) -- nine pence.
KANU: I'm not dead!
MORTICIAN: What?
ADMINSTRATOR: Nothing -- here's your nine pence.
KANU: I'm not dead!
MORTICIAN: Here -- he says he's not dead!
ADMINSTRATOR: Yes, he is.
KANU: I'm not!
MORTICIAN: He isn't.
ADMINSTRATOR: Well, he will be soon, he's very ill.
KANU: I'm getting better! (I could play next season)
ADMINSTRATOR: No, you're not -- you'll be stone dead in a moment.
MORTICIAN: Oh, I can't take him like that -- it's against regulations.
KANU: I don't want to go in the cart! (I’m only 48)
ADMINSTRATOR: Oh, don't be such a baby.
MORTICIAN: I can't take him...
ADMINSTRATOR: Oh, do us a favour...
MORTICIAN: I can't.
ADMINSTRATOR: Well, can you hang around a couple of minutes? He won't be long.

ADMINSTRATOR: Ah, thanks very much.
MORTICIAN: Not at all. See you next month for the Liquidization.

St Retford wrote:

Rob The Saint NOT in NZ wrote:
Does anyone have the definitive answer on the kit situation? My uninformed opinion is that we have the current one for this season & then a new one next? Good news about Rodrigues, onwards & upwards Saints!

On the site they're now calling our present kit the 2011-2012 kit, whereas once it was the 2011-2013 kit.

There's definitely something 'afoot'.

As for Roy, I think he's a specialist in making small clubs hard to beat and that's where his expertise ends. You can see from his time at Liverpool that when it comes to open, expansive football of the kind played by any of the decent international teams that he just hasn't got what it takes.

ShakeyWiffles wrote:
Dunno if it's been said or not already, there will be new kit, mainly due to the problems on some with the logo turning pink in places. From what I've seen on various links it could be mainly red with thin white stripes and according to a total random the away kit is going to be white. Dunno why we have to change the away kit too as there was no problem with that

ShakeyWiffles wrote:
Dunno if it's been said or not already, there will be new kit, mainly due to the problems on some with the logo turning pink in places. From what I've seen on various links it could be mainly red with thin white stripes and according to a total random the away kit is going to be white. Dunno why we have to change the away kit too as there was no problem with that

Corkonian Saint wrote:

ShakeyWiffles wrote:
Dunno if it's been said or not already, there will be new kit, mainly due to the problems on some with the logo turning pink in places. From what I've seen on various links it could be mainly red with thin white stripes and according to a total random the away kit is going to be white. Dunno why we have to change the away kit too as there was no problem with that

Doesn't sound the nicest does it? Saints shirts that have been predominantly white (eg the two most recent) have always looked better than mainly red designs such as the centenary shirt and the European shirt from 2003.
Always fond of a yellow away shirt too.
That said, as long as we're doing the business on the pitch I won't be to bothered

Costa Baz wrote:
Transfer news at this time of the year is always sketchy and slow moving, simply because, as in Jay Rod's case, players are away on their hols.
Just need to be patient guys.
NA has said he wants to bring the players in during the summer, and not next January, so they will be coming.

Saints+Wigan fan wrote:
England beat France 2-1
Draw with Sweden 1-1
Beat Ukraine 3-1
Play and beat Italy 2-0 in quarters
Beat the Germans on pens in the semi's
Then get a jammy 2-1 against the Spanish in the Final!

COE

LeighLeicesterSaint wrote:
I think Rodriguez has real potential and could grow into being a great premiership striker so understand the high transfer free but I am worried about the constant speculation that he does not want to leave the north and is holding out for a Everton, Sunderland etc bid - Hope this is all just rumour and bulls*it as I dont want players at the club who dont buy into the Southampton way and dont necessarily want to be here - Our team has an incredible team spirit that has brought about back to back promotions and dont want that disrupted. If Jay can come here long term and give us 100% even if he is not starting every week then I welcom him because with the striking talent we have we will have to have some rotation and bench warming going on for either Sharp, Lee San or Rodriguez.