Hopkins Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Would be just our luck. Rumour from a reliable source? No. Not at all. Just two different sources. One on another forum claimed that Jaidi had been sniffing around a few other clubs but everyone had worries about him play many games this year because his knee is about to baloon up. While another, a mate who does a bit of coaching for Southampton occasionaly, claims he had heard that he was here yesterday but he'd heard there had been problems with the medical. Could just be they were looking at the knee more in depth. I expect him to be announced as signed very shortly mind, and it is a cracking signing, although i'm weary after hearing these "rumours". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Perry was SUPERB against Hearts. He read everything. He didn't read my copy of the programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 (edited) I'm not sure why people keep writing Perry off, just because he's 36. He was one of our main players last year and he's very fit. As someone said above, playing Perry (the calm/composed centre half, who can play it out) alongside Jhadi (the tough tackling, big beast of a centre back) will be the makings of a rock solid defense at L1 level IMO. I'll tell you why, because he is a slow midget and that is a terrible combination for a centre back. As good as his positional play migth be we are constantly caught out at set pieces. He just does not win enough headers in vital areas. I'm not talking about winning headers from goal kicks, I'm talking about balls in the box, when you don't have a run up. Height is everything in these situations. I would add that I totally disagree with your assessment about his composure when bringing it out from the back. IMO he is appauling when in posession. He is neither comfortable on the ball nor a decent passer. Last season Jardi had Rigewell alongside of him. He offers a fair amount of pace and did a lot of Jardi work for him - chasing players out wide and down the channels. Perry doesn't do that very well either. For me getting Jardi in with JPS alongside him would make us formidable at the back. With Harding offering extra height we might actually start looking like a team of giants. Perry gives everything but if you want to win things you need to be ruthless and I'd start right there at CB if I wanted to win the league. Edited 4 August, 2009 by Chez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 What's Ben Thatcher upto these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Great if true. Decent defender - esp at this level, and weighed in with a number of goals too if memory serves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Great if true. Decent defender - esp at this level, and weighed in with a number of goals too if memory serves. six in 90 odd games for Brum (one season in Prem, 2 in CCC) eight in 35 for Bolton in Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Don't think we will be seeing much of Thomas this season. Mentally weak and a hypochondriac to boot was a verdict of someone close to the players a year or two back. When the tough get going Thomes goes missing. That just confirms what I've thought for a long time. Isn't he on his third injury already this pre-season? Knee, blister, back... Over the years we come to spot this sequence of events when the confidence is no longer there, or when the body finally gives up, or both. With Jahidi we are still short of CBs unfortunately, since with WT in the sick bay there is still only Ollie backing up, and to be honest he is far from ready for the first team yet. As far as age goes, CBs, like goal keepers, mature late. Early thirties is fine. They will have learnt most of the tricks by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opthomps Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 What's Ben Thatcher upto these days? hopefully not playing football. he was an awful cheating rat boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 My only slight worry is if the Agent is holding out for money now our situation has changed slightly!! Pardew stating he is "desperate" to sign a CB would not have helped.... can't understand why he "went public" with that ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 hopefully not playing football. he was an awful cheating rat boy not a fan then? he must be around somewhere, hes only 32/33? Last I heard he was on trial at Ipswich and then West Ham (last summer) just looked on Wiki and - He joined Ipswich on 14 August 2008 on a one-year contract with an option to extend it for a further year. Not seen him released so guess he's a non-starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Pardew stating he is "desperate" to sign a CB would not have helped.... can't understand why he "went public" with that ... Probably trying to reassure us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 hopefully not playing football. he was an awful cheating rat boy He is a legend. I still use the word "Thatcherised" in conversation on the odd occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Seeing as Jaidi doesn't have a club at the mo and no wages he'd be a bit silly to not Join Saints who will probably pay him more than any other club that would be interested in him. Lets hope we can get an announcement today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Probably trying to reassure us ... and "wised up" every players Agent in the process ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Seeing as Jaidi doesn't have a club at the mo and no wages he'd be a bit silly to not Join Saints who will probably pay him more than any other club that would be interested in him. Lets hope we can get an announcement today The one big problem is that now everyone knows a deal is likely soon so will push other clubs into action. We may not get him and end up like Stern John and missing a good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spank_182 Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 We better not miss out on Jaidi. If he stayed fit, he'd be a force for us. If Lancashire is in the first team this season we're going to be struggling. Ideally need 2 new centre backs as Perry is small and ancient and Thomas is constantly injured, with Lancashire not good enough yet. Need at least 2 signings by Sat, the other position needed is either wide midfield (right side) and striker (if Saga or Rasiak go). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 ... and "wised up" every players Agent in the process ... The fact the we have approached an agent for one of his players would suggest to that agent that we need players – I don’t think AP saying we are desperate will have any impact. Lets face it, David Blunkett could see we need defenders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 From our experiences so far the new regime doesn't deal in rumours and leaks. The press leaks about Jaidi must have come from his agent, because he wants the football world to know of Saints interest so that he can hurry that CCC club along who has been thinking about an offer for a while. This smells of Stern John, I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 From our experiences so far the new regime doesn't deal in rumours and leaks. The press leaks about Jaidi must have come from his agent, because he wants the football world to know of Saints interest so that he can hurry that CCC club along who has been thinking about an offer for a while. This smells of Stern John, I'm afraid. Yep especially as Charlton were speaking to him last week....his agent seems to be another leach that infests the waters of football world...I detest them! http://www.southlondonpress.co.uk/tn/sport.cfm?id=29685&headline=Addicks%20confirm%20Radhi%20Jaidi%20interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Yep especially as Charlton were speaking to him last week....his agent seems to be another leach that infests the waters of football world...I detest them! http://www.southlondonpress.co.uk/tn/sport.cfm?id=29685&headline=Addicks%20confirm%20Radhi%20Jaidi%20interest So it comes down to which club can afford to pay most. Or will pay most. We can, but is our boss tighter with money or the best bargain hunter?. I wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 So it comes down to which club can afford to pay most. Or will pay most. We can, but is our boss tighter with money or the best bargain hunter?. I wonder. Or using us as leverage for a CCC late bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 I'm not sure why people keep writing Perry off, just because he's 36. He was one of our main players last year and he's very fit. As someone said above, playing Perry (the calm/composed centre half, who can play it out) alongside Jhadi (the tough tackling, big beast of a centre back) will be the makings of a rock solid defense at L1 level IMO. I'm not writing him off but asking him to start 46 games is way too much. If Jaidi has a bit of the Flintoff about his knees, Perry may well be starting some games but not too many so as to keep him fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcowzer Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Scary thought - and how many of them have really been any good? Apart from Perry who has been useful in the back four, probably only Lucketti who helped save us from relegation (at least for 12 months) and perhaps Dailly. Alan Bennett came good in the end although his first game was more like Gordon Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 not a fan then? he must be around somewhere, hes only 32/33? Last I heard he was on trial at Ipswich and then West Ham (last summer) just looked on Wiki and - He joined Ipswich on 14 August 2008 on a one-year contract with an option to extend it for a further year. Not seen him released so guess he's a non-starter. SSN Ticker just said he's coming back from injury tonight against Bury Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 six in 90 odd games for Brum (one season in Prem, 2 in CCC) eight in 35 for Bolton in Prem. I think the Bolton spell was when I had him in my Fantasy team (which is why I remember the goals!). Most from set pieces if I remember, useful return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 I think the Bolton spell was when I had him in my Fantasy team (which is why I remember the goals!). Most from set pieces if I remember, useful return. Would be great to become a threat from corners once again. For too many years, we might as well have conceded a goal-kick than won a corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Would be great to become a threat from corners once again. For too many years, we might as well have conceded a goal-kick than won a corner. Well we will if we can get someone to get the ball passed the first defender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Well we will if we can get someone to get the ball passed the first defender! Too true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Well we will if we can get someone to get the ball passed the first defender! That's no longer a problem. Every corner against QPR sailed over not just the last forward but the last spectator. It was like watching satellites in near-Earth orbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 I think the Bolton spell was when I had him in my Fantasy team (which is why I remember the goals!). Most from set pieces if I remember, useful return. Think he got an equallizer for them at Stamford Bridge, in a game that finished 2-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Jaidi was at training today with the rest of the squad. Hopefully will be announced soon. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Great news! At this rate we might even have a team for Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnutman Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Jaidi was at training today with the rest of the squad. Hopefully will be announced soon. Fingers crossed. Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 why has it not been confirmed then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Great news! At this rate we might even have a team for Saturday. Which Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Jaidi was at training today with the rest of the squad. Hopefully will be announced soon. Fingers crossed. lets hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 lets hope so Tic Tacs has got as fact on the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 lets hope so Tic Tacs has got as fact on the other thread. I feel pretty confident as Bailey has said he was at training today. He's info is from a very reliable source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 I feel pretty confident as Bailey has said he was at training today. He's info is from a very reliable source. Not doubting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SB Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Jaidi was at training today with the rest of the squad. Hopefully will be announced soon. Fingers crossed. Why are the majority of your posts like a school boy sports news paper.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkadill Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 has he passed a medical? http://www.southampton.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=164364 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 I wonder if we will see much of this from him: (Infront of the keeper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 4 August, 2009 Share Posted 4 August, 2009 Hmmm@Wikipedia 'Jaidi joined Southampton on August 4th 2009. He signed on a free transfer and agreed a 1 year deal with the option of a 2nd year and he will be given the number 6 shirt.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 5 August, 2009 Share Posted 5 August, 2009 Hmmm@Wikipedia 'Jaidi joined Southampton on August 4th 2009. He signed on a free transfer and agreed a 1 year deal with the option of a 2nd year and he will be given the number 6 shirt.' Lol, the ever reliable Wikapedia ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghq Posted 5 August, 2009 Share Posted 5 August, 2009 Don't think we will be seeing much of Thomas this season. Mentally weak and a hypochondriac to boot was a verdict of someone close to the players a year or two back. When the tough get going Thomes goes missing. Do you mean weak mental appliction, or the bloke is a thicko? A thicko sicko perhaps, or would that be going too far? For goodness sake FF, tell it like it really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 5 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 5 August, 2009 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/08/05/jilted-jaidi-pals-up-with-pardew-115875-21572063/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 5 August, 2009 Share Posted 5 August, 2009 Would be great to become a threat from corners once again. For too many years, we might as well have conceded a goal-kick than won a corner. except last season we were a real threat. I think Perry, JPS and Pearce all scored from corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 5 August, 2009 Share Posted 5 August, 2009 Hmmm@Wikipedia 'Jaidi joined Southampton on August 4th 2009. He signed on a free transfer and agreed a 1 year deal with the option of a 2nd year and he will be given the number 6 shirt.' the number 6 shirt IS available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Forever Posted 5 August, 2009 Share Posted 5 August, 2009 No news on Jaihdi but Murty confirmed for 1 season with 1 season roll over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 5 August, 2009 Share Posted 5 August, 2009 I'll tell you why, because he is a slow midget and that is a terrible combination for a centre back. As good as his positional play migth be we are constantly caught out at set pieces. He just does not win enough headers in vital areas. I'm not talking about winning headers from goal kicks, I'm talking about balls in the box, when you don't have a run up. Height is everything in these situations. I would add that I totally disagree with your assessment about his composure when bringing it out from the back. IMO he is appauling when in posession. He is neither comfortable on the ball nor a decent passer. Last season Jardi had Rigewell alongside of him. He offers a fair amount of pace and did a lot of Jardi work for him - chasing players out wide and down the channels. Perry doesn't do that very well either. For me getting Jardi in with JPS alongside him would make us formidable at the back. With Harding offering extra height we might actually start looking like a team of giants. Perry gives everything but if you want to win things you need to be ruthless and I'd start right there at CB if I wanted to win the league. A bit OTT IMO, he has some very good aspects to his game, learned over a long and good carreer, so surely merits his place in a squad which will have regular injuries throughout the season !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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