Minty Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Ponty was replying to someone saying Lambert was off to Norwich by saying we only just bought him meaning Rickie Lambert not Paul Lambert. He got confused. Whoosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruddick Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Me too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Hope he's as good as people on here expect, the midfield against Huddersfield just had nothing at all, no width, no energy, nothing going forward and nothing to help out the defense just four player who didn't have a clue what to do. Even with Hammond we're still two midfielders away from a decent midfield four/five. We just can't rely on any of our wingers and James and Lallana shouldn't be shifted out wide ever again, we need pacey players who are good on the ball out wide, leave Lallana and James in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 blimey - didnt realise they're top of the league. my gaze hasn't ventured that far up for a while! League One has a "top" ? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I was being ironic, not moronic. But you're being moronic now for thinking you were being ironic when in fact there was no irony at all in what you said. I think you mean 'sarcastic'. Tut tut. Anyway, really strange that we've put this up on the OS before the deal is completed and it makes you wonder if another club are trying to come in for him. Hopefully it'll all go through ASAP though, it seems there are only good things written about this guy. Good work if it goes through AP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 League One has a "top" ? :confused: well, if you watch Soccer AM we're top of League 1A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 What is offensive about him? He looked OK in the OS picture. Agreed. Now Anthony Poolis, there's an offensive midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I've amended it for you. My bad, how could any Saints fan forget that legendary PL quality player we have in the squad um damn your retype doesn't show up who was it again? So 399,997.26, plus a Lardie Slice from Reeves the Bakers and the two in P/eX See, much better than a computer game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 well, if you watch Soccer AM we're top of League 1A I do not, due to Shark Jumpery circa 2005, and unsubscribing circa 3 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_tommy Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Once again, Pardew proves he's an astute judge of a player and if we get him for the rumoured £400,000, rather than Claridges's £750,000 valuation from a couple of years ago, then we've got a bargain! Keep it up AP. :-) I think you'll find that it is Dean Wilkins who is an astute judge of a player especially at this level. As for what Minty says couldn't agree more. It's Alan Ball all over again in terms of the play going through him/short passes (not the good in the air bit perhaps though)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 (edited) why take other teams best players? makes no sense Remember...!.. that OTHER clubs in this league don't have the financial clout that we have now, and * Bristol Rovers have probably seldom seen anything like a £1 million deal (Lambert)...and likely the same for * Colchester, too. (As they paid 250K last year, we can surely get Hammond for ..400K/500K..?) In this financial crisis time (*they) can't afford to say no to anyone who has cash up front, so it's a buyer market for us. The "why" is surely that they are the best available players (in their position) IN THIS LEAGUE. Although we all talk about a.. " Prem. set-up "..we are in L1 ...and don't need " extra skilful, ex-international" players to get us out of it...but those with a proven track record for this division. Hence the likes of Lambert and Hammond. AP knows the type of player we need for CCC ..or Prem. for that matter, but we don't need THEM just now. Horses for courses ! Edited 18 August, 2009 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Remember...!.. that OTHER clubs in this league don't have the financial clout that we have now, and * Bristol Rovers have probably seldom seen anything like a £1 million deal (Lambert)...and likely the same for * Colchester, too. (As they paid 250K last year, we can surely get him for ..400K/500K..?) In this financial crisis time (*they) can't afford to say no to anyone who has cash up front, so it's a buyer market for us. Whooosss...ah forget it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 TBH cant say I have seen much of this guy, but I have faith in Pardew & the fact that CU fans are so disappointed. A CB & a winger & I will be a happy boy. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 A day can be a long time in football. CU top of the league but within 24 hours they have lost manager and captain after a great start to the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Remember...!.. that OTHER clubs in this league don't have the financial clout that we have now, and * Bristol Rovers have probably seldom seen anything like a £1 million deal (Lambert)...and likely the same for * Colchester, too. (As they paid 250K last year, we can surely get Hammond for ..400K/500K..?) In this financial crisis time (*they) can't afford to say no to anyone who has cash up front, so it's a buyer market for us. The "why" is surely that they are the best available players (in their position) IN THIS LEAGUE. Although we all talk about a.. " Prem. set-up "..we are in L1 ...and don't need " extra skilful, ex-international" players to get us out of it...but those with a proven track record for this division. Hence the likes of Lambert and Hammond. AP knows the type of player we need for CCC ..or Prem. for that matter, but we don't need THEM just now. Horses for courses ! Fark me, another whooosh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 will this go some way to satisfy the masses who think we are not doing enough Murty Harding Lambert (the divisions best striker) now this guy (a rival captain) with more to come...does this show we are penny pinching or not showing intent.. ffs, a win tonight and it will be automatic promotion again.. Showing intent TDDs... clearly showing intent. BUT... we still need more signings to get out of the relegation zone and get rid of the Lowe legacy team for good, IMHO 5 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 A Hammond Morgan combination sounds good :smt081:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Johnson Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Building a team that can compete in League 1, with League 1 players :-) This season is ALL about consolidation, mid table, gel together a good team from this summer and jan 2010s buys, hit the ground running in 2010/2011 season promotion... add to a strong squad over the 2011 close season challenge for plays offs/promotion 2011/2012 & 2012/2013 in prem by 2013/2014.... would do me :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I am quite worried by this. I hope Pardew is spending this cash wisely and not just investing it in players that are "highly rated" in this division. That doesn't mean they will get us out of this mess. We need to get our scouting operation back up to scratch so we can unearth some gems, rather than paying over the odds for players like Hammond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I am quite worried by this. I hope Pardew is spending this cash wisely and not just investing it in players that are "highly rated" in this division. That doesn't mean they will get us out of this mess. We need to get our scouting operation back up to scratch so we can unearth some gems, rather than paying over the odds for players like Hammond. we've spent far too long buying young un-knowns in the past, and look where it's landed us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasiak-9- Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I am quite worried by this. I hope Pardew is spending this cash wisely and not just investing it in players that are "highly rated" in this division. That doesn't mean they will get us out of this mess. We need to get our scouting operation back up to scratch so we can unearth some gems, rather than paying over the odds for players like Hammond. To be fair i've spoken to a Col U supporting mate of mine who's gutted about Hammond leaving and reckons he'll be a great signing for us - besides - Wilkins knows him well from his time at Brighton, and I'd be far happier getting in experienced players than highly rated but totally untested young 'uns from bongo bongo land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I am quite worried by this. I hope Pardew is spending this cash wisely and not just investing it in players that are "highly rated" in this division. That doesn't mean they will get us out of this mess. We need to get our scouting operation back up to scratch so we can unearth some gems, rather than paying over the odds for players like Hammond. Hmm, you are worried by the signing of a club captain, surely you'd be more worried if we did not sign anyone at all? I agree we should be looking for 'gems' but often 'gems' aren't the answer and players who have experience are, players like Hammond, as you put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Hammond, Lambert, Harding and Murty. Four players who every team in this league would be delighted to sign. Next season is going to be fun. Lambert I'll give you Hammond and Harding maybe Murty - not so sure - a great captain at Reading, and a good right back in his prime - but at 34 he is not going to play 90 minutes week in week out - and he's got no pace at all now. If the team was full strength he would make an excellent cover signing for right back. Saying that he might be able to teach James how to be a right back - he was certainly coaching him on the pitch against Millwall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 we've spent far too long buying young un-knowns in the past, and look where it's landed us. Totally agree. We need to get players in for the hear and now! And have done for the past 3 years. That is now being done. Work on finding 'diamonds in the rough' can now occur after we are stabilised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 we've spent far too long buying young un-knowns in the past, and look where it's landed us. Not to mention all those PL quality players we signed when we went into the CCC...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 To be fair i've spoken to a Col U supporting mate of mine who's gutted about Hammond leaving and reckons he'll be a great signing for us The amount of times I've read this on here. Everyone must have a mate that supports a club with a player we're trying to buy. Hey, I remember my Skonto Riga supporting mate Jurgis was gutted when we signed Marian Pahars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 There is only ONE thing missing that would make this TOTALLY fantastic news... The fact that the fee is 400k + Wotton in part exchange But meanwhile back at the doomsayers secret underground bunker.... I heard it was only £300K without him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 From Colchesters OS "We will also be looking to get a clause where no Colchester players will head to Norwich before the end of this season as part of the package" So no last minute bid now from Norwich for Hammond then : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Hope he's as good as people on here expect, the midfield against Huddersfield just had nothing at all, no width, no energy, nothing going forward and nothing to help out the defense just four player who didn't have a clue what to do. Even with Hammond we're still two midfielders away from a decent midfield four/five. We just can't rely on any of our wingers and James and Lallana shouldn't be shifted out wide ever again, we need pacey players who are good on the ball out wide, leave Lallana and James in the middle. I'd have to agree with most of that - although we should leave James on the bench and player Lallana as an inside forward/second striker Gillett is a good midfielder and we should play him - he can tackle and pass, keep posession and get from box-to-box - he's just a bit small. maybe Hammond and Gillett will be the way to go in the middle mayeb we can give Colchester Wotton and Pulis in part exchange - or loan them to Bournemouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Mind you, I'm sure if somebody was interested in signing Paul Wotton, we would all be saying to our "mates" who supported that particular team, he'd be a GREAT signing for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Wotton = Wright = Telfer = Benali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I am quite worried by this. I hope Pardew is spending this cash wisely and not just investing it in players that are "highly rated" in this division. That doesn't mean they will get us out of this mess. We need to get our scouting operation back up to scratch so we can unearth some gems, rather than paying over the odds for players like Hammond. He's a better player than arguably 8 or 9 of our starting line-up. I am not so worried about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I am quite worried by this. I hope Pardew is spending this cash wisely and not just investing it in players that are "highly rated" in this division. That doesn't mean they will get us out of this mess. We need to get our scouting operation back up to scratch so we can unearth some gems, rather than paying over the odds for players like Hammond. You're quite worried that we're signing proven players in the league we're new to? You're not really? Are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I'd have to agree with most of that - although we should leave James on the bench and player Lallana as an inside forward/second striker Gillett is a good midfielder and we should play him - he can tackle and pass, keep posession and get from box-to-box - he's just a bit small. maybe Hammond and Gillett will be the way to go in the middle mayeb we can give Colchester Wotton and Pulis in part exchange - or loan them to Bournemouth! Unfortunately I fear this would see the price of the deal go from £400K to £500K. I just can't make my mind up regarding Gillett, he seems to have a few good games then a few shockers although of course it seems no one is exempt from that pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Le Shearer Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 as do i...was having a pop at the universal miserable people who moan at everything why is it so hard for you to just state your opinion,without the irony and plain silly sentences ? this isnt a kindergarten,so please save those moronic and childish posts of yours for the muppet show. okey? you must be one dumb hillbilly to don`t even see the slightest hint of hypocrisy when you moan and complain about those who complain about the team. at least these people do their complaining on a level suited for grown-ups. personally I think you are just envious,feeling dethroned from your position as Main Moaner for SFC over the last three seasons..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiesaint Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I am quite worried by this. I hope Pardew is spending this cash wisely and not just investing it in players that are "highly rated" in this division. That doesn't mean they will get us out of this mess. We need to get our scouting operation back up to scratch so we can unearth some gems, rather than paying over the odds for players like Hammond. If we buy from league 1 we are also weakening the opposition teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 If we buy from league 1 we are also weakening the opposition teams. If we buy all their players we will walk this league IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Wotton = Wright = Telfer = Benali. Wotton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiesaint Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 If we buy all their players we will walk this league IMO. A particularly cunning plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintfully Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Benali/(Fabrice+Svennson) = Wotton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 there is only one thing missing that would make this totally fantastic news... The fact that the fee is 400k + wotton in part exchange but meanwhile back at the doomsayers secret underground bunker.... hcdajft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Wotton - Wotton = 0. QED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Benali/(Fabrice+Svennson) = Wotton Incorrect. Beattie/(Ormerod^Griffit) - Delap*Jakobson = Wotton^0.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Colchester would rather sell a star player to Saints with 13/14 days to go than risk Norwich coming in late on deadline day & unsettling player into a last minute move Hammond could be the player who makes Wotton & Pulis start playing, IMHO Wotton is a squad player, Pulis could be great but until he plays he is more useless than Ali Dia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 It seems like a reasonable strategy to me. Buy up the best players in the division in every position. Then we'll have the best team and all the others will have lost a vital player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armitage Shanks Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Colchester would rather sell a star player to Saints with 13/14 days to go than risk Norwich coming in late on deadline day & unsettling player into a last minute move Hammond could be the player who makes Wotton & Pulis start playing, IMHO Wotton is a squad player, Pulis could be great but until he plays he is more useless than Ali Dia Pulis could be great at cutting the grass or cleaning out his glow in the dark fish tank but Pulis could never be great at football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I'm a bit worried that - for some strange reason - we're announcing 'advanced' talks with Hammond before we've actually signed the fella?!?! What's that all about? Especially as his boss has just this minute joined Norwich. * Hammond's mobile rings " Hi Dean - it's the gaffer. Look - I've just joined Norwich as you know - and I realise you're in talks down there on the south coast - but I bought you - had faith in you - made you skipper - how's about popping up here & having a chat with the director? I'm sure we'll match whatever Southampton offer you...and we're not on minus 9 points either son! " Old habits/kicks in the teeth never change at SFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiesaint Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 Now there's a question: how to start Pulis playing? Perhaps hammond will know where the on button is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 18 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 18 August, 2009 I'm a bit worried that - for some strange reason - we're announcing 'advanced' talks with Hammond before we've actually signed the fella?!?! What's that all about? Especially as his boss has just this minute joined Norwich. * Hammond's mobile rings " Hi Dean - it's the gaffer. Look - I've just joined Norwich as you know - and I realise you're in talks down there on the south coast - but I bought you - had faith in you - made you skipper - how's about popping up here & having a chat with the director? I'm sure we'll match whatever Southampton offer you...and we're not on minus 9 points either son! " Old habits/kicks in the teeth never change at SFC! Thing is, I doubt they WILL match what we offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 18 August, 2009 Share Posted 18 August, 2009 wotton - wotton = 0. Qed. 0 - 0 = 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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