Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 This from the Exeter website reveals a lot, it looks like the Ward deal did fall through afterall perhaps?... http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10436~1930971,00.html
Weston Saint Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 This from the Exeter website reveals a lot, it looks like the Ward deal did fall through afterall perhaps?... http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10436~1930971,00.htmlNot sure the Ward deal "fell through" I suspect Pardew realised it might be a risk (why 18 months deal?) and when he got back from Spain he pulled the plug and followed the Seabourne deal instead. Just a hunch, no knowledge on this one
Saint Charlie Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Ward doesnt have a history of injuries though does he?
St Marco Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Maybe a wise decision. I think a lot of people forget there is a very high chance we will still be in league one next season. Probably wise not to do a Burley and gamble everything on one push for it to back fire. Got to think for the future and if this guy is better then our youngsters then that is an improvement, even if it is only slight.
croome Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Im not saying perry's injury record is bad in fact its very good. All im saying is just like lambert who is a much younger player they need a rest at some point. They cant keep playing every match. Im really happy with our new signing its just a shame that some people are so negative about him.
trousers Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 is Ward really considered "Mayfair" material??? Pronb would go any further than Trafalgar Sq BUT the monopoly analogy is excellent and should be applied to all of our squad methinks.. off to give it consideration... Sounds like Pardew is prepared to take a chance with Seaborne Next...
Junction 9 Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Nice to see Saints sign someone a bit younger on a long contract. I sure Seeborn can learn a lot from our current defenders and the coaching of Pardew. Good luck here Danny.
Chez Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 (edited) if people think back to the first game of the season at SMS you will recall Millwall chasing the game in the last 15 minutes, bringing on Jason Price and chucking him up front as part of a three as they went long. It was Perry and I think Thomas that day failing yet again to cope with long ball football. As yet another long ball was failed to be won cleanly it went for a corner from which they scored (again because we didn't win a clearing header cleanly and Abdu headed it back and in). A 5'11" and 5'9" centre back pairing cost us that day. Since then we have signed Trottman 6'2", Jardi 6'3", Martin 6'3", Fonte 6'2" and Seaborne 6'3". Pardew, a centre back by trade is not daft. Edited 13 January, 2010 by Chez
Matthew Le God Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Chez, Wayne Thomas is 6 foot 2 not 5 foot 11.
Chez Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Chez, Wayne Thomas is 6 foot 2 not 5 foot 11. if you say so, http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=9365 either way he is not all that good in the air in my book. More than happy with him as right back cover but he's a very poor centre back and I have said that pretty much since day one barring a great display at Sheffield United in his first few games.
Matthew Le God Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 (edited) You can't have seen a game at St Mary's if you think Thomas is under 6 foot. Edited 13 January, 2010 by Matthew Le God
SO16_Saint Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Sounds like Pardew is prepared to take a chance with Seaborne Next... hope we wont be seeing any water works if this turns bad :smt023
Scudamore Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 You can't have seen a game at St Mary's if you think Thomas is under 6 foot. He's under 6 foot away from home though...
Chez Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 You can't have seen a game at St Mary's if you think Thomas is under 6 foot. Meh, I explained where I got my incorrect figure from, and you are right I should have questioned it, perhaps, but then again I've never seen a 6'2" centre back lose so many headers as Thomas, so why would I? Whatever, I'm just happy we have some tall lads in and hopefully they are better in the air than Thomas and Perry.
Smirking_Saint Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Meh, I explained where I got my incorrect figure from, and you are right I should have questioned it, perhaps, but then again I've never seen a 6'2" centre back lose so many headers as Thomas, so why would I? Whatever, I'm just happy we have some tall lads in and hopefully they are better in the air than Thomas and Perry. Well said chezer, i agree, he doesn't play like a man that is 6'2", he is terrible in the air. I am very happy with seaborne, think he has a good future. Also, where in the article at the top of this page does it suggest the Ward deal fell through ?? He hasn't had many injuries ??
Pat from Poole Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 if people think back to the first game of the season at SMS you will recall Millwall chasing the game in the last 15 minutes, bringing on Jason Price and chucking him up front as part of a three as they went long. It was Perry and I think Thomas that day failing yet again to cope with long ball football. As yet another long ball was failed to be won cleanly it went for a corner from which they scored (again because we didn't win a clearing header cleanly and Abdu headed it back and in). A 5'11" and 5'9" centre back pairing cost us that day. Since then we have signed Trottman 6'2", Jardi 6'3", Martin 6'3", Fonte 6'2" and Seaborne 6'3". Pardew, a centre back by trade is not daft. Was Pardew a centre-back? I thought he was something of a scuffling midfielder.
Hopkins Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 I've never seen a 6'2" centre back lose so many headers as Thomas, so why would I? Probably because you can't judge someones height on there peformance as a centre back. You base it on a fact like how tall he is.
Andy_Porter Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Well said chezer, i agree, he doesn't play like a man that is 6'2", he is terrible in the air. He's just terrible tbf
dockland Dave Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Surely the players he unearths, not purely bringing in so-called proven players, should judge a good manager. I suspect it was a straight choice between Ward and Fonte, both being ball playing centre backs. If CCC teams were having a look at him there must be something there. I think alot of you lot need to keep your feet on the ground. I am worried that some of you lot are getting delusions of grandeur. Remember it’s only six months ago that we had threads on here about who would go and see a reformed Saints in the blue square if we went under. We are 14th in div 1, and probably will still be in this league next year.
scotty Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 (edited) hope we wont be seeing any water works if this turns bad :smt023 (groans)..... ps: he's a utility player Edited 13 January, 2010 by scotty why not....
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 13 January, 2010 Posted 13 January, 2010 Because someone is 6` does that mean he can`t jump. But in our case they can`t, as Thomas is built like a brick crap house.
tedmaul Posted 14 January, 2010 Posted 14 January, 2010 Bit of a strange signing. Pardew or one of his scouts must have seen something. I've done a fair bit of Exeter stuff, though who am I to say. Potential maybe?
Viking Saint Posted 14 January, 2010 Posted 14 January, 2010 Jesus what is it with us saints fans! Put a downer on him already! In pardew we trust! Im actually quite excited with this, with fonte we know what to expect but i really dont have a clue what to except with seaborne, Sounds like good cover. Well done all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I agree....sounds like some strength in depth which we simply haven't had for a long time....in AP we trust, COYR!!!!
Torres Posted 14 January, 2010 Posted 14 January, 2010 if you say so, http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=9365 either way he is not all that good in the air in my book. More than happy with him as right back cover but he's a very poor centre back and I have said that pretty much since day one barring a great display at Sheffield United in his first few games. He had a great game for us in the 3-2 away win at Burnley in 06/07.
Andy_Porter Posted 14 January, 2010 Posted 14 January, 2010 He had a great game for us in the 3-2 away win at Burnley in 06/07. 1.2m and he manages the odd great game in between injury and his usual 50 pence head performances. 1.2 million we're never getting back.
woodsaint Posted 14 January, 2010 Posted 14 January, 2010 On the OS, Pardew on seabourne against us earlier in the season-"He was everything i expected him to be, i thought he was terrific on the day". Funny considerin a few ppl posted on here how bad he was against us. Not the same player pardew was watching then lol
hypochondriac Posted 14 January, 2010 Posted 14 January, 2010 Pardew is wrong there IMO. Exeter fans also agree with me. He was poor
Thedelldays Posted 14 January, 2010 Posted 14 January, 2010 Pardew is wrong there IMO. Exeter fans also agree with me. He was poor to be fair...I trust pardew over football fans any day of the week..
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