John B Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 (edited) As I have said before Rickie Lambert must be one of the best signings SFC have made since moving to St Mary's Niemmi I thought was the best until Rickie Who else have I overlooked Davis Perhaps and Killer of course Edited 12 December, 2009 by John B
Thedelldays Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 he cost a fortune in respects a transfer that remained in league 1... however, pound for pound, he is up there with Niemi, Killer IMO superb
S-Clarke Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 great buy, £1m is IMO a bargain if you look at what he brings. a championship player at least.
Son of Bob Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 An inspirational signing and he will see us all the way to the Premier League (we can hope!) Not sure how he'd cope at that level though.
John B Posted 12 December, 2009 Author Posted 12 December, 2009 An inspirational signing and he will see us all the way to the Premier League (we can hope!) Not sure how he'd cope at that level though. I think he may be too old then
Son of Bob Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 I think he may be too old then He'll only be 29!
Cheeky Monkey Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 Best signing ever was possibly Dean Richards - Free then sold for £8M. Lambert doing well - as is Connelly
Cheeky Monkey Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 Other good signings Micky Evans Marian pahars Both kept us up in different seasons
Kingsland Red Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 Other good signings Micky Evans Marian pahars Both kept us up in different seasons Not since we moved to St Marys CM.
John B Posted 12 December, 2009 Author Posted 12 December, 2009 Antonio seems to be utter tripe IMO Good job we have not signed him then
Iowsaintsfan Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 Antonio seems to be utter tripe IMO I was thinking that today
saint_stevo Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 Good job we have not signed him then We have. On Loan. Keep up
saintkiptanui Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 Antonio doesn't look like a footballer, Ricky Lambert is a wonderus thing, I love the guy and he's pretty good looing as well, as is Morgan. I think the key to our success is getting more good looking players on board.:smt008
John B Posted 12 December, 2009 Author Posted 12 December, 2009 We have. On Loan. Keep up That is what I meant:)
Clifford Nelson Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 Lambert is brilliant, but let's not forget Harding who came to us for free!!! He hasn't had a bad game yet. As for Antonio, who has been mentioned on this thread as well, my views are clear. He is not what we are looking for. In fact, he is quite dreadful.
St Chalet Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 Edit. Just re-read the first post. I think Crouch was a shining light in a dim season. Decent striker, good bloke and £5m profit.
St Chalet Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 Marmite player. He is either MOTM or utter ****e. Sounds like he had one of those days today!
.comsaint Posted 12 December, 2009 Posted 12 December, 2009 As I've said before; I love Rickie Lambert to bits & it's his goals that will take us back to the CCC. I just hope he stays fit through the long, hard winter ahead. Today's goals take his tally to 18 for the season...and it's not even Christmas yet! Brilliant stuff Rickie. Long may it continue.
paulwantsapint Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 Is Rickie a more natural goal scorer than Rasiak was in play off season 20 goals by FA Cup 3rd round then nothing till about may
S-Clarke Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 Is Rickie a more natural goal scorer than Rasiak was in play off season 20 goals by FA Cup 3rd round then nothing till about may Rickie is a more rounded player. Rasiak was a striker, he scored goals - no more, no less. Rickie brings so much more to the team in terms of assists, lay offs, passes etc. I also think he's got a much more powerful shot on him, it's like a bloody rocket.
Joensuu Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 Lambert is brilliant, but let's not forget Harding who came to us for free!!! He hasn't had a bad game yet. What about the 0-0 with Colchester at home? Harding was at fault for their two best chances IMO... but then what do I know...
Verbal Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 Rickie is a more rounded player. Rasiak was a striker, he scored goals - no more, no less. Rickie brings so much more to the team in terms of assists, lay offs, passes etc. I also think he's got a much more powerful shot on him, it's like a bloody rocket. There are quite a few worse strikers in the Prem - which is always a bit of a worry...
S-Clarke Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 There are quite a few worse strikers in the Prem - which is always a bit of a worry... most of them are at pompey
Verbal Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 most of them are at pompey Less worrying then...
West End Saint Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 Lambert is a fantastic signing & so far I dont think AP has got 1 wrong I have been really impressed with the whole set up since takeover Owners manager & Signings have been immense I have to pinch myself at how well & how quickly things have improved
bangkoksaint Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 The problem is if he keeps going the way he's going another club might come sniffing. I know we dont need the money etc etc but at the end of the day money talks...................so how much would we let him go for and be happy with if that scenario happens. Like all of ayou I dont want it to happen but every player has a price
Bailey Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 Pardew's best signing - Rickie Lambert. Pardew's most astute signing - Dan Harding.
70's Mike Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 Can think of three going back Ron Davies David Armstrong Chris Marsden
callysaint76 Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 Dan Harding is one of the most basic players i have ever seen (good goal though) Not anywhere near Lamberts league I would say Hammond has been an excellent signing, not as technically gifted as Schniederlin or Lallana but he drives the team forward, vital tackles and gets his fair share of goals.
Willo Posted 14 December, 2009 Posted 14 December, 2009 The problem is if he keeps going the way he's going another club might come sniffing. I know we dont need the money etc etc but at the end of the day money talks...................so how much would we let him go for and be happy with if that scenario happens. Like all of ayou I dont want it to happen but every player has a price Personally, I think it would be a bigger problem if he was not playing to a standard that would make other clubs come sniffing
SuperSAINT Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 I also think he's got a much more powerful shot on him, it's like a bloody rocket. Pards said after the game on saturday, that Rickie has just about the hardest of shot of anyone he's ever seen.
NickG Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Can't remember the interview exactly but heard Lambert saying he only started playing up front about 2 or 3 years ago - and the goals came straight away. Before that think he was CM. Still only 27 and not a pace player so could have another 5 years (or 150 goals!) out of him.
Jimmy_D Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 David Connolly on a free is looking pretty damn good as well!
NickG Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Can't remember the interview exactly but heard Lambert saying he only started playing up front about 2 or 3 years ago - and the goals came straight away. Before that think he was CM. Still only 27 and not a pace player so could have another 5 years (or 150 goals!) out of him. signed as midfielder in 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rochdale/4274207.stm still learning his craft!
krissyboy31 Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 signed as midfielder in 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rochdale/4274207.stm still learning his craft! I wonder how many goals he'll score once he's learnt it?
NickG Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Pardew said he should be disappointed if he fails to score in any game. On basis that he scores two some games think a league target of 50 is reasonable?
Harry Faz Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Pardew said he should be disappointed if he fails to score in any game. On basis that he scores two some games think a league target of 50 is reasonable? 50 would be amazing - not reasonable !!! Id be verry happy with anything over 30. When was the last time a saints player got more than 30?
NickG Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 I was joking! 20 is good target for any forward. He has said his target is 31 this year (to beat last years 30)
Sour Mash Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 I wonder where/when/how Lambert started showing his class. Macclesfield, Blackpool, Stockport, Rochdale suggests he really struggled. Maybe it was the move to being a striker, still a fairly unique change in this day and age.
John Smith Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Could someone put the words to the Lambert song up, I just can;t make them all out and it is an excellent song!
RedAndWhite91 Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Could someone put the words to the Lambert song up, I just can;t make them all out and it is an excellent song! He stands just over six foot three, Rickie, Rickie He'll take us to the Premier League, Rickie, Rickie He get's the ball, he takes the p!ss, He wears the shirt of Matt Le Tiss, Rickie Lambert, Southampton's goal machine Na na na na na... etc...
krissyboy31 Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 He stands just over six foot three, Rickie, Rickie He'll take us to the Premier League, Rickie, Rickie He get's the ball, he takes the p!ss, He wears the shirt of Matt Le Tiss, Rickie Lambert, Southampton's goal machine Na na na na na... etc... After Saturday's free kick this line could be..... He strikes the ball, He'll never miss,
NickG Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 In Feb 2005 Rochdale signed him as a midfielder. Sometime in that season and a half he changed to a forward. He scored 28 goals in 64 games. I think any forward who gets close to 1 in 2 games is doing very well - and remember he started as a midfielder for some of those 64. In his first ever full season as a forward he scored 22 goals and was league 2's top scorer. Think he had 3 seasons with Rovers, starting fairly slow/steady but obviously with a great season last year. Think he is still getting better!
RedAndWhite91 Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 In Feb 2005 Rochdale signed him as a midfielder. Sometime in that season and a half he changed to a forward. He scored 28 goals in 64 games. I think any forward who gets close to 1 in 2 games is doing very well - and remember he started as a midfielder for some of those 64. In his first ever full season as a forward he scored 22 goals and was league 2's top scorer. Think he had 3 seasons with Rovers, starting fairly slow/steady but obviously with a great season last year. Think he is still getting better! Me too, Pardew thinks so as well, as he said that when he came he was overweight and they've really seen the difference after a load of training and fitness work, with Lambert himself saying how much better he feels. I daren't think what he could do if he improves even more!
St.Thomas7 Posted 15 December, 2009 Posted 15 December, 2009 Not sure if is been said elsewhere, but there was little bit on SSN earlier today abou tonights match. They pointed out that Lambert is top scorer in whole of England. I know we're league one, but its still good to hear. :-)
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