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Is Saints' captain Claus Lundekvam's latest setback on the road to recovery one injury too far?
The-35-year-old has been at The Dell and St Mary's for over 11 years ever since his £350k move from SK Brann in September 1996.
But bearing in mind his advancing years and the fact he has now been ruled out until at least the end of the season, we want to know if the fans think Our Claus will be making a comeback or whether or not we have seen the last of him in the red and white stripes.
Is this one injury too far, or will the cultured defender defy the odds and be lining up as part of Pearson's squad in August?
So as you may have guessed, this week's question is:
Have we seen the last of Claus?
Leave a comment below or email your views to
echosport@dailyecho.co.uk and the best ones will be featured in this week's copy of The Pink.
Posted by: Forest Saint, Brockenhurst on 2:51pm Mon 3 Mar 08
Time to give it up,
The best thing for all concerned would be for 'loyal' Claus to retire, take the insurance payout and free up much needed money for a couple of loanees to enhance Nigel Pearson's squad.
Or, he could continue to chase the dream of playing again (highly unlikely) and of course seeing out his contract.
Just guessing but he must be on £10K + per week? (as the last of the old players with the reduced Premiership contract)
How many loanees could we get in for that?
If he wants to try to come back, follow Michael Svenssons lead - use the facilities with a playing opportunity if you recover.
[bold]
DO THE RIGHT THING[/bold]
Time to give it up,
The best thing for all concerned would be for 'loyal' Claus to retire, take the insurance payout and free up much needed money for a couple of loanees to enhance Nigel Pearson's squad.
Or, he could continue to chase the dream of playing again (highly unlikely) and of course seeing out his contract.
Just guessing but he must be on £10K + per week? (as the last of the old players with the reduced Premiership contract)
How many loanees could we get in for that?
If he wants to try to come back, follow Michael Svenssons lead - use the facilities with a playing opportunity if you recover.
DO THE RIGHT THING
Posted by: Derek Boulter, Dundas, Ontario, Cansada on 4:50pm Mon 3 Mar 08
At this stage of the game, Clause must put himself first. To risk pemanant disabilty would be foolish. Clause has been a very good servant to the Club and I wish him well, whatever happens.[bold]bold[/bold]
At this stage of the game, Clause must put himself first. To risk pemanant disabilty would be foolish. Clause has been a very good servant to the Club and I wish him well, whatever happens.
Posted by: St Mark, Northampton on 4:53pm Mon 3 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Derek Boulter[/bold] wrote:
At this stage of the game, Clause must put himself first. To risk pemanant disabilty would be foolish. Clause has been a very good servant to the Club and I wish him well, whatever happens.[bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] Didn't know we had father christmas on the books!! :-)
Derek Boulter wrote:
At this stage of the game, Clause must put himself first. To risk pemanant disabilty would be foolish. Clause has been a very good servant to the Club and I wish him well, whatever happens.
Didn't know we had father christmas on the books!! :-)
couldnt agree more with forest saint; theres no point holding on to somebody that will probably never play for us again. we now have enough centre backs with ian pearce so y not use his 10k or w.e and get a expereinced right bak in and probably another striker. as marek saganowski doesnt seem to have any goals in him atm.
couldnt agree more with forest saint; theres no point holding on to somebody that will probably never play for us again. we now have enough centre backs with ian pearce so y not use his 10k or w.e and get a expereinced right bak in and probably another striker. as marek saganowski doesnt seem to have any goals in him atm.
Posted by: Rich, Southampton on 5:01pm Mon 3 Mar 08
[quote][bold]tom[/bold] wrote:
couldnt agree more with forest saint; theres no point holding on to somebody that will probably never play for us again. we now have enough centre backs with ian pearce so y not use his 10k or w.e and get a expereinced right bak in and probably another striker. as marek saganowski doesnt seem to have any goals in him atm.[/quote] marek will come good, if we got another striker in it would only be a short term fix and what would it do for saga's confidence which is low as it is, though he isn't scoring his work rate is second to none, if a striker should go i'd choose stern as he is so lazy, personally marek and bradley up front for me. also think claus should retire to look after himself for the future, if he rushes back which you could all expect him to do then he could end up not walking at all, whatever is decided best of luck to him!
tom wrote:
couldnt agree more with forest saint; theres no point holding on to somebody that will probably never play for us again. we now have enough centre backs with ian pearce so y not use his 10k or w.e and get a expereinced right bak in and probably another striker. as marek saganowski doesnt seem to have any goals in him atm.
marek will come good, if we got another striker in it would only be a short term fix and what would it do for saga's confidence which is low as it is, though he isn't scoring his work rate is second to none, if a striker should go i'd choose stern as he is so lazy, personally marek and bradley up front for me. also think claus should retire to look after himself for the future, if he rushes back which you could all expect him to do then he could end up not walking at all, whatever is decided best of luck to him!
[quote][bold]Rich[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]tom[/bold] wrote: couldnt agree more with forest saint; theres no point holding on to somebody that will probably never play for us again. we now have enough centre backs with ian pearce so y not use his 10k or w.e and get a expereinced right bak in and probably another striker. as marek saganowski doesnt seem to have any goals in him atm.[/quote] marek will come good, if we got another striker in it would only be a short term fix and what would it do for saga's confidence which is low as it is, though he isn't scoring his work rate is second to none, if a striker should go i'd choose stern as he is so lazy, personally marek and bradley up front for me. also think claus should retire to look after himself for the future, if he rushes back which you could all expect him to do then he could end up not walking at all, whatever is decided best of luck to him![/quote] I agree Marek needs to play and build confidence but get rid of Stern?? so you missed the match saturday? and the other 13 goals he has scored? Check out our goal scoring charts lately - going with Bradley and Marek up front right now would mean no goals at all! Rasiak is lazy too but bl**dy hell do we miss him
Rich wrote:
tom wrote: couldnt agree more with forest saint; theres no point holding on to somebody that will probably never play for us again. we now have enough centre backs with ian pearce so y not use his 10k or w.e and get a expereinced right bak in and probably another striker. as marek saganowski doesnt seem to have any goals in him atm.
marek will come good, if we got another striker in it would only be a short term fix and what would it do for saga's confidence which is low as it is, though he isn't scoring his work rate is second to none, if a striker should go i'd choose stern as he is so lazy, personally marek and bradley up front for me. also think claus should retire to look after himself for the future, if he rushes back which you could all expect him to do then he could end up not walking at all, whatever is decided best of luck to him!
I agree Marek needs to play and build confidence but get rid of Stern?? so you missed the match saturday? and the other 13 goals he has scored? Check out our goal scoring charts lately - going with Bradley and Marek up front right now would mean no goals at all! Rasiak is lazy too but bl**dy hell do we miss him
Posted by: bluhat, southampton on 9:50pm Mon 3 Mar 08
Ta ta Claus...
more p1ssing it up down Lagerworld for you then,
your best days as a player are YEARS behind you anyhow.And you ALWAYS put the team in trouble with your ridiculous and stupid runs outta defence!!!!!
Ta ta Claus...
more p1ssing it up down Lagerworld for you then,
your best days as a player are YEARS behind you anyhow.And you ALWAYS put the team in trouble with your ridiculous and stupid runs outta defence!!!!!
Posted by: brian dragon, australia on 7:53am Tue 4 Mar 08
Shame on you so called saints fans bad mouthing Claus, he has been a great servant to the club, but i agree his future is no longer as a player, injury and age has made it time to call it a day.
If more of the todays players had the comitment you have shown Claus maybe we would not be in the situation we are in (although things may be turning, thanks Pearson).
Claus best wishes what ever you decide from someone how has enjoyed watching you play most of your career at Soutampton.Go saints
Shame on you so called saints fans bad mouthing Claus, he has been a great servant to the club, but i agree his future is no longer as a player, injury and age has made it time to call it a day.
If more of the todays players had the comitment you have shown Claus maybe we would not be in the situation we are in (although things may be turning, thanks Pearson).
Claus best wishes what ever you decide from someone how has enjoyed watching you play most of your career at Soutampton.Go saints
Posted by: Forest Saint, Brockenhurst on 9:12am Tue 4 Mar 08
[quote][bold]brian dragon[/bold] wrote:
Shame on you so called saints fans bad mouthing Claus, he has been a great servant to the club, but i agree his future is no longer as a player, injury and age has made it time to call it a day. If more of the todays players had the comitment you have shown Claus maybe we would not be in the situation we are in (although things may be turning, thanks Pearson). Claus best wishes what ever you decide from someone how has enjoyed watching you play most of your career at Soutampton.Go saints[/quote] I haven't questioned Claus' contribution over the last 10 years.
However the real truth of our situation is we CANNOT have another long term injury case drawing salary for contributing nothing.
It was a luxury we could afford whilst in the Premiership but no more.
[bold]Don't forget Brian that Claus was an integral part of our team in the relegation season......[/bold]
brian dragon wrote:
Shame on you so called saints fans bad mouthing Claus, he has been a great servant to the club, but i agree his future is no longer as a player, injury and age has made it time to call it a day. If more of the todays players had the comitment you have shown Claus maybe we would not be in the situation we are in (although things may be turning, thanks Pearson). Claus best wishes what ever you decide from someone how has enjoyed watching you play most of your career at Soutampton.Go saints
I haven't questioned Claus' contribution over the last 10 years.
However the real truth of our situation is we CANNOT have another long term injury case drawing salary for contributing nothing.
It was a luxury we could afford whilst in the Premiership but no more.
Don't forget Brian that Claus was an integral part of our team in the relegation season......
Posted by: TFLS, The South Coast Riviera on 7:51pm Tue 4 Mar 08
Look forget my last post,i know you had anyway because you realise i am a sad plank with no life(like my skate friends),it is just that i can only wish for a player like Claus was at Pompey.
Sorry just got to serve someone..........wou
ld you like fries with that?
Look forget my last post,i know you had anyway because you realise i am a sad plank with no life(like my skate friends),it is just that i can only wish for a player like Claus was at Pompey.
Sorry just got to serve someone..........wou
ld you like fries with that?
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