Chez Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 I'm very surprised no one has mentioned trying to get Jack Cork bacl on loan from Chelsea. anyone think quashie could still do a job for us? better than wotton in the middle that's for sure. neither are going to drop down to League 1.
EBS1980 Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 I'm very surprised no one has mentioned trying to get Jack Cork bacl on loan from Chelsea. off to Reading on loan for the season so i've heard. Brendon Rogers was part of his development at Chelsea so makes sense i guess. Just shows having a manager with good contacts is a big advantage.
labibs Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 anyone think quashie could still do a job for us? better than wotton in the middle that's for sure. Rumours are that Cardiff may go in for him if they lose Ledley. Can't see him agreeing to play in league 1, or us being able to afford his wages. Would prefer us to go from some hungry players with something to prove rather than older players looking for a big contract. That's what got us into this mess.
Baird of the land Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 Liam Dickinson is just the sort of player i'd love saints to sign. He was stunning at Stockport but for some reason never got a chance at derby. Stillscored goals when they sent him out of loan. Just read brighton are likely to buy him. Surely this is the sort of player we should be after.
Bakovnetski Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 Teddy Sheringham is turning out for Beckenham Town. Why not player/coach or even player/manager?
Chez Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 Teddy Sheringham is turning out for Beckenham Town. Why not player/coach or even player/manager? not the worst shout in the world, far better than JFH that's for sure.
WATERSIDEIFASAINT Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 Matty Holland carl Hoefkins Jerome thomas Leon Mckenzie mifsud Todorov Rui Fonte Matt Richards All available on frees on pfa site.Also lots of others already mentioned on here like Voltz,Bennett,Scowcroft & Ball etc If we could get Murty,Sodje,Holland,Mifsud and Connelly for experience, a couple of loans and 2/3 up and coming players from div1 or 2 like Ricky Lambert then I think we should have a squad to challenge. Do people think we would be better off trying to keep Saga,Rasiak and John or should go for Connelly,Mifsud,Lambert,Cureton etc?
polegategavin Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 What about Mark Fotheringham, he played for Derby as a trialist at the weekend, released by Norwich. We were linked to him a few seasons ago when he went to Norwich, good central midfielder IMHO.
Wildgoose Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 not the worst shout in the world, far better than JFH that's for sure. Agreed. A very intelligent player and person. Will make a good manager at some point I reckon. I wouldn't bulk at him coming even though untried. As you say, a much better shout than some being mentioned!
Wildgoose Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 Matty Holland carl Hoefkins Jerome thomas Leon Mckenzie mifsud Todorov Rui Fonte Matt Richards All available on frees on pfa site.Also lots of others already mentioned on here like Voltz,Bennett,Scowcroft & Ball etc If we could get Murty,Sodje,Holland,Mifsud and Connelly for experience, a couple of loans and 2/3 up and coming players from div1 or 2 like Ricky Lambert then I think we should have a squad to challenge. Do people think we would be better off trying to keep Saga,Rasiak and John or should go for Connelly,Mifsud,Lambert,Cureton etc? Well, for me, I'd start afresh and let the others go if possible. The right new players may well be more motivated I think.....I reckon only John might get a new lease of life with us if we did offer him a new contract under the new manager
saint1977 Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 What about Mark Fotheringham, he played for Derby as a trialist at the weekend, released by Norwich. We were linked to him a few seasons ago when he went to Norwich, good central midfielder IMHO. Not a great attitude allegedly - Gunn stripped him of the captaincy and booted out of the squad - and that was a dreadful Norwich side last season. I'd have preferred Douglas but alas gone to Swindon where Wilson has bought some decent players for this level.
saint1977 Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 Matty Holland carl Hoefkins Jerome thomas Leon Mckenzie mifsud Todorov Rui Fonte Matt Richards All available on frees on pfa site.Also lots of others already mentioned on here like Voltz,Bennett,Scowcroft & Ball etc If we could get Murty,Sodje,Holland,Mifsud and Connelly for experience, a couple of loans and 2/3 up and coming players from div1 or 2 like Ricky Lambert then I think we should have a squad to challenge. Do people think we would be better off trying to keep Saga,Rasiak and John or should go for Connelly,Mifsud,Lambert,Cureton etc? Holland - at Colchester on trial I believe and near the family home Todorov - good player but even Michael Svensson has better knees Matt Richards - think has gone to Brighton, snap him up if not. Dan Harding is on a free and I think is available still Volz - would be brilliant but unlikely to drop to L1 Scowcroft - could be handy as a targetman but again Colchester rumoured to be keen Mifsud - unlikely to leave Barnsley. Lambert - yes please Sodje - would be useful but Leeds watching Bennett - would be a decent free for CB cover
superstevesaints Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 this is NO joke, I have just come back from the car auction, and on the way past SMS, i saw 2 large cherry picker type vehicles, not sure what they were doing, but anyway, the other person I saw walking with this other chap in a suit was none other than Bobby Robson. I was certain it was him!!!
spank_182 Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 this is NO joke, I have just come back from the car auction, and on the way past SMS, i saw 2 large cherry picker type vehicles, not sure what they were doing, but anyway, the other person I saw walking with this other chap in a suit was none other than Bobby Robson. I was certain it was him!!! Just a little too old, but probably better than Lancashire.
Jimmy_D Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/8147125.stm Here's hoping this isn't a bad omen...
SFC Forever Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 Of our experienced strikers I much prefer Stern. The other two don't seem over interested in us any more. Of those mentioned above Lambert could do a job for us as could Sodje.
benjii Posted 13 July, 2009 Posted 13 July, 2009 Nathan Tyson is a player I've seen play a few times in League One. He's a bit rough around the edges but is lightning fast and can play wide left if needed as well as up front. Didn't seem to get much of a run-out with Forest last season. They seem keen to spend a bit this summer and, as we know, have acquired a couple of forwards. I reckon we could get Tyson and I think he'd be a good signing. We don't have any players with genuine "defender-****s-their-pants" pace at the moment, apart from a couple of the nippers. It's a shame we weren't in a position to offer contracts when McGoldrick left as we might have been able to do a swap.
saint1977 Posted 14 July, 2009 Posted 14 July, 2009 Nathan Tyson is a player I've seen play a few times in League One. He's a bit rough around the edges but is lightning fast and can play wide left if needed as well as up front. Didn't seem to get much of a run-out with Forest last season. They seem keen to spend a bit this summer and, as we know, have acquired a couple of forwards. I reckon we could get Tyson and I think he'd be a good signing. We don't have any players with genuine "defender-****s-their-pants" pace at the moment, apart from a couple of the nippers. It's a shame we weren't in a position to offer contracts when McGoldrick left as we might have been able to do a swap. I'd agree with this, the only issue for me would be Tyson's injury record and whether he'd drop a level. Rather like the England cricket team, we do badly need some genuine pace to scare the opposition, our current frontline couldn't pull the skin off of a rice pudding. Well, that is apart from BWP but you can be as quick as you like but it doesn't matter if you are offside!
skintsaint Posted 14 July, 2009 Posted 14 July, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/8149311.stm worth a look?
Crab Lungs Posted 14 July, 2009 Posted 14 July, 2009 Nothing wrong with being optimistic but some of the names mention in here makes me wonder what League people think we are in
kpturner Posted 14 July, 2009 Posted 14 July, 2009 this is NO joke, I have just come back from the car auction, and on the way past SMS, i saw 2 large cherry picker type vehicles, not sure what they were doing, but anyway, the other person I saw walking with this other chap in a suit was none other than Bobby Robson. I was certain it was him!!!So what?
kpturner Posted 14 July, 2009 Posted 14 July, 2009 this is NO joke, I have just come back from the car auction, and on the way past SMS, i saw 2 large cherry picker type vehicles, not sure what they were doing, but anyway, the other person I saw walking with this other chap in a suit was none other than Bobby Robson. I was certain it was him!!! So what?Of course, if you meant Brian Robson then that would be news - probably bad news.
Bailey Posted 15 July, 2009 Posted 15 July, 2009 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_5434693,00.html Now this lad is well worth a look and could definitely DAJFU.
saint1977 Posted 15 July, 2009 Posted 15 July, 2009 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_5434693,00.html Now this lad is well worth a look and could definitely DAJFU. Seconded. Quick Saints, not one to miss out on. Just the right age and profile and would be a great partner for Thomas. With those two CBs, we won't be leaking the sunday league goals we were last season. Also means we could loan out Lancashire to the BSP to see if he might be a late developer and might make professional level in a year or so.
kpturner Posted 15 July, 2009 Posted 15 July, 2009 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_5434693,00.html Now this lad is well worth a look and could definitely DAJFU.Don't you think his reticense to sign a new contract is because he doesn't want to play in L1 anymore?
polegategavin Posted 16 July, 2009 Posted 16 July, 2009 Haven't seen his name mentioned, apologies if I have missed it. What about Simeon Jackson - was fairly prolific for Gillingham last season, and he is quick and tricky, just what I would have thought we need for a striker?
Chez Posted 16 July, 2009 Posted 16 July, 2009 Nathan Tyson is a player I've seen play a few times in League One. He's a bit rough around the edges but is lightning fast and can play wide left if needed as well as up front. Didn't seem to get much of a run-out with Forest last season. They seem keen to spend a bit this summer and, as we know, have acquired a couple of forwards. I reckon we could get Tyson and I think he'd be a good signing. We don't have any players with genuine "defender-****s-their-pants" pace at the moment, apart from a couple of the nippers. It's a shame we weren't in a position to offer contracts when McGoldrick left as we might have been able to do a swap. that's a good shout. Forrest are stockpiling forwards but the manager I think has been quoted as saying he wants 7 attackers. if he was going to join us he would have come as part of the McGoldrick deal. Mind you we didn't have the cash then did we!
matthieu Posted 16 July, 2009 Posted 16 July, 2009 (edited) Danny Webber Jamal Campbell-Ryce Darren Moore Zheng Zhi Richie Wellens Ross Wallace Jon Parkin Mikele Leigertwood Alex Pearce Leon Britton Lee Williamson All a bit unreasonable but would be excellent signings IMO + we have money now Edited 16 July, 2009 by matthieu Missed a few players
Smirking_Saint Posted 16 July, 2009 Posted 16 July, 2009 Greening wants to leave. Though i expect he would go to a prem side. And what about blackstock ?? Heard rumours he wants away ?? NB - Sorry if they have already been said, i have been away for a few days.
shurlock Posted 16 July, 2009 Posted 16 July, 2009 Ben Thatcher - currently at Ipswich (not sure if he's getting many games) - some experience at LB (not to mention a hit with the skates) Either Tommy Doherty (Wycombe W) or Ben Davies (Shrewsbury Town) would give us some steel in in centre midfield.
polegategavin Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 We are in League 1 people........ With Alan Pardew as our manager, and his influence to convince good quality players that we are going places and have the financial clout to back it. Many times have I seen the richer clubs in lower divisions pulling off real coups with signings as they can show progression. If players believe we will be in this division for one season only then there is every reason they could come here, and with Pardew's contacts I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a few Charlton, West Ham and Reading players making the move in the near future, especially younger players with ambition but on the fringes where they are or older pros who respect Pardew. Interesting week or two ahead I believe.....
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 maybe thats why graeme murty has been at trial with saints cus he knew pardew was coming in????? what abotu leroy lita? i know some people will say he wont drop down a league but money talks and we have lots of it now!!!!! lita and rikki lambert would be prolific IMO. would cost no more than £2million for both. Hudersfield were quoted £i mil for lambert but could not afford him.
SFC Forever Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 One thing that we must be careful of in my opinion is not paying to much in wages. We don't want a you were crap{even though true} last season thats why I am getting much more than you scenario. If we can strengthen with a good possible bonus structure I think we will see better end product.
Clifford Nelson Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 I sat myself down and looked at the current squad. It isn't happy reading if your looking for a team to take us out of League 1. The only certainties in my selection is: Kelvin Davies Chris Perry Simon Gillett Lloyd James Then comes a series of question marks: Morgan Schneiderlin - can he be fitted into a team and play regularly? Adam Lallana - I don't doubt his skills, but why his loss of form? Wayne Thomas - Injuries galore. He doesn't really want to play. Jason Euell - Hmmmmm Lee Holmes - Can he recover the form he showed when he arrived? Ollie Lancashire - Constantly seeing red mist Rasiak - Does he want to play? Bialkowski/Poke/Forecast - At least one will have to go. Who is the future? Saganowski/Skacel/etc. - Already looking at new clubs After that there are one or two youngsters (Mills, Thompson, McLaggon) and a few more I've never seen play. And those, of course, who will never play a first team game (Pulis, for instance), and how do we get rid of them? It looks to me that we would have to recruit a large number of players, and send another large number out on loan if we can.
these things take time Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 Billy Sharp Dan Harding Alan Bennett Ricky Lambert
Stattmeister Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 That PFA website is a wee bit tasty - like real life Championship Manager!! Here's my own, free transfers CDAJFU (assuming that the list is up-to-date, and they haven't signed elsewhere): Michael Ball - LB Sol Davis - LB David Connolly -CF John Fortune - CB Julian Gray - LM Dan Harding - LB Carl Hoefkens - CB Paul Ifil - RM (ish) Steve Kabba - CF Patrick Kisnorbo - CB Leroy Lita - CF Leon MacKenzie - CF Glenn Little - RM John Oster - RM Matt Richards - LM Darius Vassell - CF Moritz Voltz - RB I know the list is devout of sense (it is alphabetical, rather than in position). For me, one of Fortune/Hoefkens/Kisnorbo would be smashing, along with both the (dreamland) Kabba and Lita up top for pace/power. Michael Ball at left back, and Glenn Little right would do the trick. Not that I expect too much or anything...!! I think that it is relatively realistic (I decided against putting Henri Camara in) given age/experience/injury, although some names may not fancy L1 - I suspect we could meet wages demands, but as history shows, lets not go with bonkers money on lemons. I am however excited at whom AP may bring in, as there is no denying we need an overhaul... I'll shut up now.
rooney Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 The list looks interesting. I saw on SSN that Glen Little and Michael Ball where trialling somewhere and Vassell had signed for some Turkish Club I believe. The other suggestions look good, as we are in dire straights for some goal getters/makers judging by the pre-season games todate.
saint1977 Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 That PFA website is a wee bit tasty - like real life Championship Manager!! Here's my own, free transfers CDAJFU (assuming that the list is up-to-date, and they haven't signed elsewhere): Michael Ball - LB Sol Davis - LB David Connolly -CF John Fortune - CB Julian Gray - LM Dan Harding - LB Carl Hoefkens - CB Paul Ifil - RM (ish) Steve Kabba - CF Patrick Kisnorbo - CB Leroy Lita - CF Leon MacKenzie - CF Glenn Little - RM John Oster - RM Matt Richards - LM Darius Vassell - CF Moritz Voltz - RB I know the list is devout of sense (it is alphabetical, rather than in position). For me, one of Fortune/Hoefkens/Kisnorbo would be smashing, along with both the (dreamland) Kabba and Lita up top for pace/power. Michael Ball at left back, and Glenn Little right would do the trick. Not that I expect too much or anything...!! I think that it is relatively realistic (I decided against putting Henri Camara in) given age/experience/injury, although some names may not fancy L1 - I suspect we could meet wages demands, but as history shows, lets not go with bonkers money on lemons. I am however excited at whom AP may bring in, as there is no denying we need an overhaul... I'll shut up now. It would appear Matt Richards hasn't gone to Brighton, Harding is there on trial but he would be another target although I'd be wary of blocking Mills. Kisnorbo went to a CCC club the other day. Gray has an attitude and no way he'll drop to L1 (yet) but I could see Fortune on a free as knows Pardew and has scored against us from set pieces in the past. Ifil is a good shout. Oster is a strange one - still not 30 but has been round for years but more clubs than Tiger Woods - wonder why? Someone has signed Kabba I think, don't know about Glen Little.
EBS1980 Posted 17 July, 2009 Posted 17 July, 2009 It would appear Matt Richards hasn't gone to Brighton, Harding is there on trial but he would be another target although I'd be wary of blocking Mills. Kisnorbo went to a CCC club the other day. Gray has an attitude and no way he'll drop to L1 (yet) but I could see Fortune on a free as knows Pardew and has scored against us from set pieces in the past. Ifil is a good shout. Oster is a strange one - still not 30 but has been round for years but more clubs than Tiger Woods - wonder why? Someone has signed Kabba I think, don't know about Glen Little. David Connolly -CF John Fortune - CB Julian Gray - LM Dan Harding - LB Carl Hoefkens - CB Leroy Lita - CF Glenn Little - RM Moritz Voltz - RB Would take that lot :-)
suewhistle Posted 18 July, 2009 Posted 18 July, 2009 It's difficult to comment as I don't watch UK football apart from when I'm over to see Saints, but I think we'll be able to attract better players than your average L1 team. The manager, the facilities, the potential all help us, and if the crowd for today's friendly is as good as they say it is, that's another point to make to prospective players.
Pat from Poole Posted 18 July, 2009 Posted 18 July, 2009 Danny Webber Jamal Campbell-Ryce Darren Moore Zheng Zhi Richie Wellens Ross Wallace Jon Parkin Mikele Leigertwood Alex Pearce Leon Britton Lee Williamson All a bit unreasonable but would be excellent signings IMO + we have money now John Parkin? What with Murty being at Saints as well we'd have the fattest side in the country. Campbell-Ryce is quality but wouldn't drop to League 1. Alex Pearce is a good shout.
ozzmeister Posted 19 July, 2009 Posted 19 July, 2009 Just noticed Hamman, Mills and Vassel have been released by Man City. Any of them CDAJFU. Could they be attracted by our new financial position. Hamman especially would help sort out the dodgy wide position?
70's Mike Posted 19 July, 2009 Posted 19 July, 2009 Just noticed Hamman, Mills and Vassel have been released by Man City. Any of them CDAJFU. Could they be attracted by our new financial position. Hamman especially would help sort out the dodgy wide position? Hamman is more a central holding player, we need someone with pace out wide to get behind defences
wireframebox Posted 19 July, 2009 Posted 19 July, 2009 Henri Camara, Glenn Little and Jerome Thomas are all without a club at the moment.
Matthew Le God Posted 19 July, 2009 Posted 19 July, 2009 Just noticed Hamman, Mills and Vassel have been released by Man City. Any of them CDAJFU. Could they be attracted by our new financial position. Hamman especially would help sort out the dodgy wide position? Hamman will want 20k wages at least and will goto someone like Hull or a top flight German team. Vassell is playing for a Turkish Premiership team on big money. Mills is the only one to be even slightly interested incoming here. He'd still be on big money and even then I'm sure he could possibly get an offer from a higher League team than us.
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