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Southampton agree deal for Emmanuel Mayuka from BSC Young Boys
10:46pm Tuesday 28th August 2012 in Saints News
By Dan Kerins, Digital Editor
Zambian forward Emmanuel Mayuka
Saints have agreed a deal for Zambian forward Emmanuel Mayuka from Swiss side BSC Young Boys.
The 21-year-old plays for the national side, scoring 10 goals in 38 appearances, and has scored 18 league goals for Swiss side Young Boys since joining them in 2010.
Nigel Adkins has described Mayuka as "a lightning-quick striker who will bring something different to the group that we already have."
He will wear the number 24 shirt once the deal has been finalised and it is hoped he will be available for the match on Sunday against Manchester United.
The striker passed a medical today at St. Mary's and is now awaiting final clearance for the deal from the Home Office.
He has agreed a five-year deal with Saints and was part of the Zambian team that won the African Nations Cup.
Comments(108)
m27
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10:59pm Tue 28 Aug 12
saintsupnorth
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11:01pm Tue 28 Aug 12
http://www.youtube.c
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Fk
Puddletown Saint
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11:01pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Welcome on the bus Emmanuel
Corkonian Saint
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11:03pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Saintsteve7
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11:04pm Tue 28 Aug 12
OSPREYSAINT
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11:05pm Tue 28 Aug 12
saintsupnorth
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11:05pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Saintsteve7
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11:09pm Tue 28 Aug 12
saintsupnorth wrote:I think he'll play left or right in a front three with Gaston and super Rick. I think J Rod may well need to be patient until he takes over the reins from Lambo in a year or two.
Another Forward at this rate we will be playing 5 strikers upfront!!!. Makes me wonder who is leaving to make NA and NC go and buy a Forward. On a positive he looks bloody awsome.
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=DHyJKwE6c
Fk
OSPREYSAINT
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11:13pm Tue 28 Aug 12
saintsupnorth
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11:17pm Tue 28 Aug 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Well its a Tactic no other team in the prem will expect. Brom tried it but they could never score more goals than the other team!!
If we are going to let in four one end, why not score five at the other?
thehoggsback
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11:19pm Tue 28 Aug 12
saintsupnorth
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11:20pm Tue 28 Aug 12
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Saint Chris
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11:21pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Competition in the squad is great but I think if Gaston is coming in too, there may be too much of it. It seems as though Emmanuel has come in to do the role Tadanari Lee is supposed to be filling in his return? I don't get what NA is thinking in this deal but hopefully he has his mind on the other end of the pitch too.
tomf05
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11:21pm Tue 28 Aug 12
florida saint
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11:22pm Tue 28 Aug 12
why have we waited so long to sign cb when we loaned aaron.sorry for panicking but ive run out of tablets.
red aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarr
rrrrrrrrmmmy.
City Saint
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11:24pm Tue 28 Aug 12
City Saint
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11:26pm Tue 28 Aug 12
tomf05 wrote:Lol, indeed! Maybe hooiveld has been earmarked for sweeper.
I am by no means a NA/NC basher... but have they got their 4-5-1 the wrong way round
Saint Chris
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11:30pm Tue 28 Aug 12
mcsaint
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11:31pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Why did we buy jrod and tadlee and billy sharp sharp sharp
SRL is a god but no pace and 30!! I wonder.
I can imagine it.. but I'd cry
westfordUSAsaints
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11:32pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Mowyjoe
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11:33pm Tue 28 Aug 12
dunno why people are so worried about getting a defender, we definately will get one or two Adkins has said it several times, were not gonna go out and make all our signings a the start of the transfer window so stop the panic and start some positivity!
Velleity
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11:34pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Predictably.
Saint Chris
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11:36pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Velleity wrote:Well and truly mind-f*cked
Many moons ago, I predicted that our signings would be unpredictable. So I'm right but wrong at the same time, because their very unpredictability is proving to be predictable, thus denying my claims of any kind of unpredictability.
Predictably.
Richard IV
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11:37pm Tue 28 Aug 12
OSPREYSAINT
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11:38pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Velleity wrote:We could have told you that if you had asked nicely.
Many moons ago, I predicted that our signings would be unpredictable. So I'm right but wrong at the same time, because their very unpredictability is proving to be predictable, thus denying my claims of any kind of unpredictability.
Predictably.
Landdo
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11:38pm Tue 28 Aug 12
saintsupnorth
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11:40pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Richard IV wrote:Think QPR had a choice to go after Emmanuel or Julio Cesar from Inter. Looks like they are putting all there efforts into signing Julio thank god!!!.
QPR were after him, a fee of around about £3.5m was talked about ....he looks good, quick & does a mean double back flip.........Well come aboard Emmanuel.
tomf05
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11:42pm Tue 28 Aug 12
saintsupnorth
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11:43pm Tue 28 Aug 12
h.smith7
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11:48pm Tue 28 Aug 12
saint t.boy
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11:51pm Tue 28 Aug 12
petethephantom
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11:58pm Tue 28 Aug 12
coyr
upwherewebelong
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12:01am Wed 29 Aug 12
dennytg
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12:01am Wed 29 Aug 12
I hope the other positions that NA says he wants to fill are just as good and nte the number 24 shirt has gone. Now the number 3 and 10.
OSPREYSAINT
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12:19am Wed 29 Aug 12
DisplacedFan
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12:19am Wed 29 Aug 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:My thought exactly - tongue-in-cheek - they can't score if we keep it in their half!
If we are going to let in four one end, why not score five at the other?
ghk230473
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12:23am Wed 29 Aug 12
1 at the back, all out attack!!!
Best form of defence, let's hope so. Is there method in the madness?
Rising_Son
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12:23am Wed 29 Aug 12
upwherewebelong wrote:I'm sure he has, but it's probably taking him longer to get the deals done.
whilst welcoming some long overdue action in the transfer market is it just me that wonders why NA hasn't prioritised a defender or 2, or did he watch a different game than 28000 on Saturday ?
randre
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12:30am Wed 29 Aug 12
Make no mistake, this guy would have given us that bit of pace and skill that could make a huge difference. The thought of him and Tad Lee, who looks good on his recovery, in the same team is superb.
I am really pleased with this signing, complete surprise but make no mistake, if he plays like he did during the ACN then we will have one superb player!
saintshorse101
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12:55am Wed 29 Aug 12
i must admit though j-rod looked well out of place on the wing on sat. he may take a couple of games to get used to playing there if thats what NA wants, but maybe it was just a temp measure till new signings are here.
COYR`S Manure are in for a tough game on sunday and i cant wait.
Sainthicks
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12:55am Wed 29 Aug 12
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Cpt. Kirk's illegitimate love child
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1:04am Wed 29 Aug 12
toutlaw
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1:15am Wed 29 Aug 12
But the best thing about this player is he does one of those ridiculous flippy celebrations when he scores!
toutlaw
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1:15am Wed 29 Aug 12
But the best thing about this player is he does one of those ridiculous flippy celebrations when he scores!
Tirau Dan
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1:48am Wed 29 Aug 12
Lets support Nigel, Nicola and the back room as they close the deals and leave the picking to those who know best.. Together as One we are Southampton.... onward !!
The new lad looks like a Danny Wallace type player strong pacy and skill to burn.. Good Luck lad hope the negative mob give you a fair go.
st1halo
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1:55am Wed 29 Aug 12
Seriously he does look quite handy!
STID
hedge end bob
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4:10am Wed 29 Aug 12
Like to see the defence added to, we all know we need C B's and LB and also another goalie. Nice to see us score 4 goals in a game no matter who we play.
Together as one, onward and upward. We are SOUTHAMPTON WERE COMING FOR YOU.
Harold K Steptoe
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4:56am Wed 29 Aug 12
Flashin the pan
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5:11am Wed 29 Aug 12
More debt and relegation will hurt!
Flashin the pan
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5:11am Wed 29 Aug 12
More debt and relegation will hurt!
Flashin the pan
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5:33am Wed 29 Aug 12
1-3 Man utd. Should be fun to watch!
Flashin the pan
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5:33am Wed 29 Aug 12
1-3 Man utd. Should be fun to watch!
Flashin the pan
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5:35am Wed 29 Aug 12
Flashin the pan wrote:.....possibility....
Saints going for that quick fix. Just adding more players on bigger wages and nice long contracts. Strong possibity them same expensive players won't be hanging around too long if faced with the dreaded relegation this season. 1-3 Man utd. Should be fun to watch!
bullsbags
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5:36am Wed 29 Aug 12
Don't think it's putting one of the wealthiest clubs in debt somehow.Stop eating yourself up with jealousy,it's a pointless emotion!
Enock84
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5:43am Wed 29 Aug 12
Flashin the pan
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5:52am Wed 29 Aug 12
Catch you lot tomorrow for another session of...'how to run a football club'.
Oldfan
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5:54am Wed 29 Aug 12
bullsbags
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6:08am Wed 29 Aug 12
Why don't you get back to the news forums.This is a premier league site.Get back to talking about bellend chanrai who is coming back to bleed the few remaining dregs from your sad excuse of a football club
Tirau Dan
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6:22am Wed 29 Aug 12
hedge end bob wrote:Know what you mean Bob but he has a load of caps playing in the African Nations Cup which is a pretty mean rs comp.. he does look strong and quick..
Dan not being negative but i will reserve my judgement until i have seen him play. Steeeeeeeve looked red hot on you tube but now when you look at the squad you wonder when he is going to play. They only show the very best of what the lad has in his locker, which does look good.
Like to see the defence added to, we all know we need C B's and LB and also another goalie. Nice to see us score 4 goals in a game no matter who we play.
Together as one, onward and upward. We are SOUTHAMPTON WERE COMING FOR YOU.
We'll get some more in.
Lovin the jealous skunty types reading about out spending spree and knowing that we are paying for our players.. they never did pay for theirs and stole from cancer charities to hang on a bit longer.. Filthy smelly Skates
WobblyCat
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6:42am Wed 29 Aug 12
andysaints007 wrote:He doesnt know, which is why he started his comment 'I think'. Not a morning person are you?
Saintsteve7 wrote:And you know this because ...... ?????
saintsupnorth wrote:I think he'll play left or right in a front three with Gaston and super Rick. I think J Rod may well need to be patient until he takes over the reins from Lambo in a year or two.
Another Forward at this rate we will be playing 5 strikers upfront!!!. Makes me wonder who is leaving to make NA and NC go and buy a Forward. On a positive he looks bloody awsome.
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=DHyJKwE6c
Fk
Pr*cks like you make me laugh
Where's the bl00dy defence??
JohnItaly
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6:43am Wed 29 Aug 12
NC strikes me as a very hard nosed business man with little or no room for sentiment. For this reason if NC does not see Rickie Lambert being part of the medium to long term plan then it would make sound business sense to "cash in" whilst RL's stock is high. However if RL wishes to stay then I think he has more than earned the right to remain at St Marys and fight to earn his place in the team.
I am sure item 1 on the agenda is survival in the Premiership this season and throughout the posts from those supporters who are able to attend matches there is a common concern about the defence. The foundation of all of the great teams of the past has been a solid defence and I wait, not a little nervously, with great anticipation over the next couple of days to see how the defensive frailties are addressed.
LoyalSaint
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6:52am Wed 29 Aug 12
Flashin the pan wrote:oh ok, look forward to it......school hols end soon don't they???
Blimey it's warm here in Cebu today.
Catch you lot tomorrow for another session of...'how to run a football club'.
bigfella777
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7:00am Wed 29 Aug 12
batesieboy
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7:10am Wed 29 Aug 12
Flashin the pan wrote:Flush down the Pan: Nice to see you have found your intellectual and social level on that God-forsaken island belonging to the world's poorest country outside sub-equatorial Africa!! You seem so proud of that, but then, that's understandable, since you don't now have to stand the stench of Skatesville! Saints adding strong, young athletes, whose sell-on value will considerably enhance the value of Southampton FC. It IS fun watching your lot trying to squirm out of the liquidiser!!
Saints going for that quick fix. Just adding more players on bigger wages and nice long contracts. Strong possibity them same expensive players won't be hanging around too long if faced with the dreaded relegation this season.
1-3 Man utd. Should be fun to watch!
likewatchingbrazil
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7:12am Wed 29 Aug 12
Flashin the pan wrote:zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Flashin the pan wrote: Saints going for that quick fix. Just adding more players on bigger wages and nice long contracts. Strong possibity them same expensive players won't be hanging around too long if faced with the dreaded relegation this season. 1-3 Man utd. Should be fun to watch!...possibility....
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Tirau Dan
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7:18am Wed 29 Aug 12
Can't catch him if you try
Mayuka flip flop and fly
Can't catch him if you try
kissmya%%
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7:19am Wed 29 Aug 12
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
kissmya%%
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7:22am Wed 29 Aug 12
Tirau Dan wrote:you have far tooo much time on your hands dan ! lucky man ......
Mayuka flip flop and fly
Can't catch him if you try
Mayuka flip flop and fly
Can't catch him if you try
seen him on youtube?
randre
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7:38am Wed 29 Aug 12
Flashin the pan wrote:Jealous :-0
What a mess you got yourselves in just buying players for the quick fix..
More debt and relegation will hurt!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Nicole23
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7:38am Wed 29 Aug 12
In other news:
Portsmouth Football Club are completing final credit checks….Oh who are we kidding, Portsmouth are set to announce three new owners said to be fluffy, educational and mischievous. Little is known about the bidders Zippy, George and Bungle but is is believed they made most of their money in real estate alongside a successful trek to the end of a rainbow to locate a pot of gold.
Blandford Saints
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7:43am Wed 29 Aug 12
Strasbourg Saint
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8:27am Wed 29 Aug 12
Like Bob, I will reserve judgment for now, but I did watch a little of the ACN and he was one of several Zambians who looked very good.
One thing to remember, the ACN comes around every two years and top clubs have to make do without for a few weeks. So, once he's settled in, he'll probably hold down a regular starting spot, but in early 2013 (early this time to fit in with the World Cup), we'll lose him for a time.
A question: Is this one down to Jaidi's charm? If so, big fella (no, not THAT one), I salute you.
SFCOLDBOY
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8:36am Wed 29 Aug 12
Saturdays' game showed what pace can do.
Both Wigans goals were that evidence.
Some saying on here that we have too many forwards, sorry,you can't have enough!
It is a long season,every game will be a cup final.
Injuries and lost form will inevitably come.
Goals win games.
Now that said the best teams have the best defenses, the back bone of the team.
Left back and Centre back are a major worry to Saints future in this league.
I also have complete faith in this management team to put that right this week.
Then we will be cooking.
Great confidence booster, last nights' win.
Should concentrate minds of some of the first team,the more competition for places, the better.
Bring on Man U.
COYR.
DUBAI-SAINT
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9:11am Wed 29 Aug 12
St.Yorkie
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9:15am Wed 29 Aug 12
Not only that but Ramirez's protracted transfer is driving me mad. Whilst again he is only a youngster with potential - I feel he could be a major factor as to whether we maintain our PL status.
Why does this game create such emotion and welcome distraction from real life out there?
saintforever
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9:25am Wed 29 Aug 12
- more exciting news to follow i hope
Confucious
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9:25am Wed 29 Aug 12
Remember, Nige is a Sun Tzu deveotee and Sun Tzu said "Be subtle to the point of formlessless; be mysterious to the point of soundlessness - and thereby be the director of the opponent's fate."
I think this means at least two top flight defenders - unless of course Nige is bearing in mind Confucius's maxim: "Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.", in which case I'm very puzzled.
Anyhow, on other matters, my Uncle Tian has just e mailed me to say that Poopey have signed Yu Stin Ki Pu.
up saints
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9:29am Wed 29 Aug 12
Corkonian Saint wrote:or left back
Can he play centre half?
miltonarcher
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9:30am Wed 29 Aug 12
bigfella777 wrote:I wondered how long it would be before you posted more of your pointless drivel. Go back down the other end of the M27 and fester in the blue stinking swamp of corruption.
Hooray,another striker.Play him up front on his own.
SaintPC
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9:44am Wed 29 Aug 12
I strongly think that we will be adding another few players by the end of Friday....my thoughts are:
Ramirez - just a medical to complete
Curtis Davies - on his way
Another CB, maybe that Japanese lad?
Rob Green - seems to have fallen out of favour quickly at QPR and might be worth a cheeky bid to challenge KD?
Exciting times!
Thoughts.....
bullsbags
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9:52am Wed 29 Aug 12
hedge end bob
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10:33am Wed 29 Aug 12
bullsbags wrote:Rather have ROBSON GREEN in his fishing gear catching the ball with his landing net!!!!!!!
Please NOT Rob Green
Would not want to see Rickie go, he has done as much for our club as L'TIS in his own style. Would like the DON to say publicly HE'S NOT FOR SALE.
OSPREYSAINT
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10:34am Wed 29 Aug 12
Flashin the pan wrote:Cebu? Weather forecast Tonight Thunderstorms, Tomorrow Thunderstorms. Friday Cloudy. Saturday Chance of Thunderstorm. Sunday Chance of Thunderstorm. Sounds a cracking place to be in. Flashin the pan seems pretty apt.
Blimey it's warm here in Cebu today.
Catch you lot tomorrow for another session of...'how to run a football club'.
Alicesdad
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11:43am Wed 29 Aug 12
No matter. We are putting together an awesome squad.. beware all ye who dare to mock us .. we are gpoimng to make a hell of an impact once the final team design is in place.
Welcome and the best of luck to all the new players. !
As for Ricky, my heart says I hope he stays as he is a talisman and icon of our return to greatness. BUT My head knows that NC is all about good business and if he gets a strong strike force and can get a top price for Lambert I reckon he will go. Sad but true.
In the meantime I hope he stays and teams up with the 500 attacking combination options we are building up.
st1halo
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11:51am Wed 29 Aug 12
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
kissmya%%
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12:47pm Wed 29 Aug 12
st1halo wrote:That's a great effort I do say , However me myself like to go home & away , A great natter with friends at half-time with a hotdogs , pint etc & knowing your entrance fee goes towards the club .....
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
So people remind me of the 'Plastic ' man united fans etc .
Just a thought ......
bodgerbager
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12:56pm Wed 29 Aug 12
He will definitely bring something different to the likes of Billy Sharp and Ricky Lambert whom I have followed since his time at my local club Bristol Rovers.
He will have to toughen up for the premiership as he is prone the odd trip to the floor but otherwise a very good acqusition for you guys and I think he will only get better under the guidance of Mr Adkins.He is a good learner.
He will score spectacular goals for you that's for sure as he is handy with both feet and head. He can canjur up something out of nothing and a player who can change a game in an instant. A real diamond in the rough IMO.
Tongdii
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1:01pm Wed 29 Aug 12
st1halo wrote:I agree, although some small minded people on here think because they are a STH. or been supporers for 40 or 50 years, or been to ten away matches in a season they are more of a supporter than any one else .
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
Many years ago I asked a wise man what makes a saints supporter.
He sad listen closely young tongdii and I will tell you.
'Machester United and some other teams fans support their team from birth to death.'
'Liverpool and some other teams fans support their team from the womb to the tomb .'
But a Southampton supporter, supports the Saints from the Erection until the Reserection.
Mush On The Beach
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1:22pm Wed 29 Aug 12
kissmya%% wrote:You have friends?
st1halo wrote:That's a great effort I do say , However me myself like to go home & away , A great natter with friends at half-time with a hotdogs , pint etc & knowing your entrance fee goes towards the club .....
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
So people remind me of the 'Plastic ' man united fans etc .
Just a thought ......
Some people remind me of the village idiot.
Just a thought ......
saintshorse101
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1:26pm Wed 29 Aug 12
kissmya%% wrote:so my unlce and cousin who moved to oz 20+ years ago are `plastics` are they? whenever they can they watch us on tv and always watch the highlights. before he left for oz my uncle spent 30+ years going to nearly every home and lots of away games with me my dad and cousin. my cousin came back for the first time in 20 years this year and managed to get a game in at sms with his three sons and wife. i take it you would be happier if they hadnt got the tickets. the attitudes of some on here to fans abroad baffles me. you dont know their history and if they used to go to games, giving money to the club. saints fans all around the world are welcome here imo and are welcome to make whatever comment they like, we are all saints fans and going to games because you can dont make you a bigger or better fan than those who for whatever reason are unable to.
st1halo wrote:That's a great effort I do say , However me myself like to go home & away , A great natter with friends at half-time with a hotdogs , pint etc & knowing your entrance fee goes towards the club ..... So people remind me of the 'Plastic ' man united fans etc . Just a thought ......kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology A Saints fan is A SAINTS FANwestfordUSAsaints wrote: That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ? coys -Home & Away
westfordUSAsaints
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1:43pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Tongdii wrote:I have been a Saints fan probably long since you were born! I was there in '76 too as a spotty faced 13 year old. I get to at least 5 games a year, despite the fact I have lived here for 25 years! Even in L1, I still went to see Saints. I keep up with what's going on with my team. Want to continue trashing me?
st1halo wrote:I agree, although some small minded people on here think because they are a STH. or been supporers for 40 or 50 years, or been to ten away matches in a season they are more of a supporter than any one else .
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
Many years ago I asked a wise man what makes a saints supporter.
He sad listen closely young tongdii and I will tell you.
'Machester United and some other teams fans support their team from birth to death.'
'Liverpool and some other teams fans support their team from the womb to the tomb .'
But a Southampton supporter, supports the Saints from the Erection until the Reserection.
bullsbags
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1:50pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Couldn't agree more The trouble is there are some supporters who's whole life revolves around a football club,whether it be saints or anyone else.
Most of them probably have the quilt cover,curtains and lampshade and I'm not just talking about the 8 yr olds
Some people need to GET A LIFE
randre
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2:23pm Wed 29 Aug 12
saintshorse101 wrote:Any supporter is a good supporter, as long as they support the mighty Saints.
kissmya%% wrote:so my unlce and cousin who moved to oz 20+ years ago are `plastics` are they? whenever they can they watch us on tv and always watch the highlights. before he left for oz my uncle spent 30+ years going to nearly every home and lots of away games with me my dad and cousin. my cousin came back for the first time in 20 years this year and managed to get a game in at sms with his three sons and wife. i take it you would be happier if they hadnt got the tickets. the attitudes of some on here to fans abroad baffles me. you dont know their history and if they used to go to games, giving money to the club. saints fans all around the world are welcome here imo and are welcome to make whatever comment they like, we are all saints fans and going to games because you can dont make you a bigger or better fan than those who for whatever reason are unable to.
st1halo wrote:That's a great effort I do say , However me myself like to go home & away , A great natter with friends at half-time with a hotdogs , pint etc & knowing your entrance fee goes towards the club ..... So people remind me of the 'Plastic ' man united fans etc . Just a thought ......kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology A Saints fan is A SAINTS FANwestfordUSAsaints wrote: That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ? coys -Home & Away
It really does not matter where they live or how many games they go to.
I do have a season ticket now and I had one for many years prior, but due to circumstances (young children) there was a few years where I couldn't afford or get the time to go. But I can assure you I was at as many games I could get to and I was no less emotionally involved due to my absence. When I did go my support and love of the game was as high as ever. Now I do have a season ticket again and it is easy to take it for granted, well I don't.
Southampton will only grow with support. I am really proud that we have supporters across the globe, surely this is a good thing. I have met fans from New Zealand through to the USA and one thing in common is that they are so positive and enjoy every minute of the games they attend.
Everyone is welcome with open arms and hopefully we will attract many more in the coming years, because if there is, it means our club is being successful.
Onward and upwards.
st1halo
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2:28pm Wed 29 Aug 12
kissmya%% wrote:I beg to disagree with your thought. I have a considerable portfolio as a saints fan covering 46 years home and away and Welcome fans from all over the world , westford has shown his credentials but even if he was plastic, that would be fine. The reason I say this is that plastics contribute vast amounts of money to the enviable coffers of man u. and if we can command such income both in shirt sales , overseas tv rights etc then the future really is bright. I have no doubt that man u's plastic brigade all over the world bring in far more than the gate receipts so I re-iterate. A saints fan i A SAINTS FAN
st1halo wrote:That's a great effort I do say , However me myself like to go home & away , A great natter with friends at half-time with a hotdogs , pint etc & knowing your entrance fee goes towards the club .....
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
So people remind me of the 'Plastic ' man united fans etc .
Just a thought ......
STID
Strasbourg Saint
says...
2:54pm Wed 29 Aug 12
My cousins in Oz come from Southampton and aren't footy fans. In a moment of madness during an extended stay in Hants, one of them spent a few weeks working in Gosport, where she met, fell in love with and, eventually, married ........
....................
......... a skate!!!!! (the shame of it!)
Long ago, he emigrated to Melbourne and, as far as I know, even living with (and amongst) hard-working Sotonians, he's still a work-sky, brain-dead skate. The point is, wherever we end up, whatever way we support our team, some things stay in the blood and remain part of us till we die.
So, next time you're on the train home from Newcastle after watching the Saints, asking yourself if there can possibly be any other Saints fan in history who is or has been as loyal as you and wondering what time you'll get home to bed, think about the ones across the world who got up half way through the night to follow the Saints alone and in the dark.
As for the skate, well, at least he didn't marry his sister!
westfordUSAsaints
says...
2:59pm Wed 29 Aug 12
I have educated many Yanks on "soccer" as the "EPL" has grown in statue here and as we now get EVERY PL game on the telly, most live, a lot of people will now get to see Saints week in week out. That is great for us to increase our fan base.
This weekend, 8 of us will watch the Saints take on Man U, live! 6 are supporting Saints, 4 have already bought this years Saints shirt, those 4 are yanks.
I do my part, a Saints fan for life, even though I live 3500 miles away.
I thought this kind of nasty inbred **** slapping was reserved for that lot down the other end of the M27, thought we were better than all that, clearly some are no better.
Over and out!
st1halo
says...
2:59pm Wed 29 Aug 12
westfordUSAsaints wrote:I too was there that day, we must be around the same age. Had to queue all night outside the dell to get my ticket, an anecdote you might like to hear... A few years back i attended the 30th anniversary dinner at the guildhall and nearly all my boyhood heroes were there (Ozzie had sadly just passed away) but the FACup was there and you could have your picture taken with it. I found myself stood next to none other than Peter Rodrigues. I enquired "having your picture taken with the cup again peter?" he replied " Yes its my cup! I won it!", After a chat I shook his hand and said i just wanted to thank him for that day. "It was one of the best days of my life" I said. His response "And mine! And mine!"
Tongdii wrote:I have been a Saints fan probably long since you were born! I was there in '76 too as a spotty faced 13 year old. I get to at least 5 games a year, despite the fact I have lived here for 25 years! Even in L1, I still went to see Saints. I keep up with what's going on with my team. Want to continue trashing me?
st1halo wrote:I agree, although some small minded people on here think because they are a STH. or been supporers for 40 or 50 years, or been to ten away matches in a season they are more of a supporter than any one else .
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
Many years ago I asked a wise man what makes a saints supporter.
He sad listen closely young tongdii and I will tell you.
'Machester United and some other teams fans support their team from birth to death.'
'Liverpool and some other teams fans support their team from the womb to the tomb .'
But a Southampton supporter, supports the Saints from the Erection until the Reserection.
STID
randre
says...
3:09pm Wed 29 Aug 12
westfordUSAsaints wrote:Nice one WestfordUSAsaints. It is really great to know that you are expanding our fan base in the States.
I'd never consider myself "plastic". The amount of money I have spent down the years supporting and following Saints, I shiver at the thought.
I have educated many Yanks on "soccer" as the "EPL" has grown in statue here and as we now get EVERY PL game on the telly, most live, a lot of people will now get to see Saints week in week out. That is great for us to increase our fan base.
This weekend, 8 of us will watch the Saints take on Man U, live! 6 are supporting Saints, 4 have already bought this years Saints shirt, those 4 are yanks.
I do my part, a Saints fan for life, even though I live 3500 miles away.
I thought this kind of nasty inbred **** slapping was reserved for that lot down the other end of the M27, thought we were better than all that, clearly some are no better.
Over and out!
There is nothing better than going abroad and seeing a resident wearing a Southampton top, it feels me with pride knowing that the name of our great club is being shared and supported in all parts of the globe.
Thumbs up to you and enjoy watching at the weekend... Let's all hope we get a result to celebrate!
randre
says...
3:11pm Wed 29 Aug 12
randre wrote:it fills me with pride, not feels, but hopefully you got the idea!!! ;0)
westfordUSAsaints wrote:Nice one WestfordUSAsaints. It is really great to know that you are expanding our fan base in the States.
I'd never consider myself "plastic". The amount of money I have spent down the years supporting and following Saints, I shiver at the thought.
I have educated many Yanks on "soccer" as the "EPL" has grown in statue here and as we now get EVERY PL game on the telly, most live, a lot of people will now get to see Saints week in week out. That is great for us to increase our fan base.
This weekend, 8 of us will watch the Saints take on Man U, live! 6 are supporting Saints, 4 have already bought this years Saints shirt, those 4 are yanks.
I do my part, a Saints fan for life, even though I live 3500 miles away.
I thought this kind of nasty inbred **** slapping was reserved for that lot down the other end of the M27, thought we were better than all that, clearly some are no better.
Over and out!
There is nothing better than going abroad and seeing a resident wearing a Southampton top, it feels me with pride knowing that the name of our great club is being shared and supported in all parts of the globe.
Thumbs up to you and enjoy watching at the weekend... Let's all hope we get a result to celebrate!
Strasbourg Saint
says...
3:17pm Wed 29 Aug 12
randre wrote:Yep, nice one Westford.
westfordUSAsaints wrote:Nice one WestfordUSAsaints. It is really great to know that you are expanding our fan base in the States.
I'd never consider myself "plastic". The amount of money I have spent down the years supporting and following Saints, I shiver at the thought.
I have educated many Yanks on "soccer" as the "EPL" has grown in statue here and as we now get EVERY PL game on the telly, most live, a lot of people will now get to see Saints week in week out. That is great for us to increase our fan base.
This weekend, 8 of us will watch the Saints take on Man U, live! 6 are supporting Saints, 4 have already bought this years Saints shirt, those 4 are yanks.
I do my part, a Saints fan for life, even though I live 3500 miles away.
I thought this kind of nasty inbred **** slapping was reserved for that lot down the other end of the M27, thought we were better than all that, clearly some are no better.
Over and out!
There is nothing better than going abroad and seeing a resident wearing a Southampton top, it feels me with pride knowing that the name of our great club is being shared and supported in all parts of the globe.
Thumbs up to you and enjoy watching at the weekend... Let's all hope we get a result to celebrate!
And nice story St1 Halo. I was there in '76, too; and I was 13!
I've just hit 50 and there have been few better days than 1/5/76.
Patrice Wish Wilder
says...
3:19pm Wed 29 Aug 12
westfordUSAsaints
says...
3:39pm Wed 29 Aug 12
st1halo wrote:I day I will never forget. Thank you, great memories.
westfordUSAsaints wrote:I too was there that day, we must be around the same age. Had to queue all night outside the dell to get my ticket, an anecdote you might like to hear... A few years back i attended the 30th anniversary dinner at the guildhall and nearly all my boyhood heroes were there (Ozzie had sadly just passed away) but the FACup was there and you could have your picture taken with it. I found myself stood next to none other than Peter Rodrigues. I enquired "having your picture taken with the cup again peter?" he replied " Yes its my cup! I won it!", After a chat I shook his hand and said i just wanted to thank him for that day. "It was one of the best days of my life" I said. His response "And mine! And mine!"
Tongdii wrote:I have been a Saints fan probably long since you were born! I was there in '76 too as a spotty faced 13 year old. I get to at least 5 games a year, despite the fact I have lived here for 25 years! Even in L1, I still went to see Saints. I keep up with what's going on with my team. Want to continue trashing me?
st1halo wrote:I agree, although some small minded people on here think because they are a STH. or been supporers for 40 or 50 years, or been to ten away matches in a season they are more of a supporter than any one else .
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
Many years ago I asked a wise man what makes a saints supporter.
He sad listen closely young tongdii and I will tell you.
'Machester United and some other teams fans support their team from birth to death.'
'Liverpool and some other teams fans support their team from the womb to the tomb .'
But a Southampton supporter, supports the Saints from the Erection until the Reserection.
STID
insane saint
says...
4:22pm Wed 29 Aug 12
st1halo wrote:we are together as one where ever we are in the world. a saints fan is a life choice and all saints fans home and away reconise this.
kissmya%% wrote:I beg to disagree with your thought. I have a considerable portfolio as a saints fan covering 46 years home and away and Welcome fans from all over the world , westford has shown his credentials but even if he was plastic, that would be fine. The reason I say this is that plastics contribute vast amounts of money to the enviable coffers of man u. and if we can command such income both in shirt sales , overseas tv rights etc then the future really is bright. I have no doubt that man u's plastic brigade all over the world bring in far more than the gate receipts so I re-iterate. A saints fan i A SAINTS FAN
st1halo wrote:That's a great effort I do say , However me myself like to go home & away , A great natter with friends at half-time with a hotdogs , pint etc & knowing your entrance fee goes towards the club .....
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
So people remind me of the 'Plastic ' man united fans etc .
Just a thought ......
STID
the future is bright it is red and white..
COYR
FOPAD
kissmya%%
says...
5:00pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Mush On The Beach wrote:Ha Ha classic ............
kissmya%% wrote:You have friends?
st1halo wrote:That's a great effort I do say , However me myself like to go home & away , A great natter with friends at half-time with a hotdogs , pint etc & knowing your entrance fee goes towards the club .....
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
So people remind me of the 'Plastic ' man united fans etc .
Just a thought ......
Some people remind me of the village idiot.
Just a thought ......
seventh-junction
says...
9:53pm Wed 29 Aug 12
kissmya%% wrote:You're Strange....
Mush On The Beach wrote:Ha Ha classic ............
kissmya%% wrote:You have friends?
st1halo wrote:That's a great effort I do say , However me myself like to go home & away , A great natter with friends at half-time with a hotdogs , pint etc & knowing your entrance fee goes towards the club .....
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
So people remind me of the 'Plastic ' man united fans etc .
Just a thought ......
Some people remind me of the village idiot.
Just a thought ......
Dino-Saw-Us
says...
8:43am Thu 30 Aug 12
kissmya%%
says...
3:18pm Thu 30 Aug 12
seventh-junction wrote:yea sure I am been going home & away since 1979 never missed a game !
kissmya%% wrote:You're Strange....
Mush On The Beach wrote:Ha Ha classic ............
kissmya%% wrote:You have friends?
st1halo wrote:That's a great effort I do say , However me myself like to go home & away , A great natter with friends at half-time with a hotdogs , pint etc & knowing your entrance fee goes towards the club .....
kissmya%% wrote:yes we should, I think its great that fans from all over the world can now interact with each other thanks to modern technology
westfordUSAsaints wrote:coming from a man who lives in the usa , shall we really listen to you ?
That's the speed demon winger in, now Gaston on Thursday, and CB or to by Friday, done!
coys -Home & Away
A Saints fan is A SAINTS FAN
So people remind me of the 'Plastic ' man united fans etc .
Just a thought ......
Some people remind me of the village idiot.
Just a thought ......
Loyal would you call that ..............
your strange !
D4n1el says...
10:58pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Great to see a signing though! Although admittedly I have no idea how good he is.