markr27 Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Do you think AP may dip into the loan market for an emergency right back? Do we actually have any fit players in that position (excluding make-shifts)?
a1ex2001 Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 no it would be a waste of time and money, would rather see a kid out of the youth setup given a chance. It's not like we have anything but pride left to play for.
krissyboy31 Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 no it would be a waste of time and money, would rather see a kid out of the youth setup given a chance. It's not like we have anything but pride left to play for. Depends if and when the management give up on the play-offs (they may privately, already have but still going for them publicly). Could be good to give Sam Argent a run in the team to see if he's ready. I suspect we'll neither get a loan nor give a youngster a run. I think James will revert to being our RB until Otsemebor is ready to return.
dubai_phil Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 But would be a good time to put a youngster on the bench to get some game time IF we are playing well and winning. Good chance now for Mills to show he should be kept on
Saint_clark Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 How long is Semi out for? And Glasgow, no they couldn't.
Window Cleaner Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Seaborne could cover at RB or Perry Seaborne can cover at left back for Mills and Harding can stay a right back. We have James as a cover at RB if absolutely necessary unless his ankle isn't quite right. I expect us to line up for the JPT final as we did yesterday though,well in respect of ful backs anyway. Connolly in for Barnard and perhaps Papa for Puncheon.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 How long is Semi out for? And Glasgow, no they couldn't. Too negative! Support the players in all/any position FFS
Saint_clark Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Too negative! Support the players in all/any position FFS I bet you would of wet yourself with excitement if Harding had played a sh*tter yesterday.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 I bet you would of wet yourself with excitement if Harding had played a sh*tter yesterday. Yes I hope the team I love and have supported for 30 years plays rubbish.... :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Taxi for Clark
Window Cleaner Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 I bet you would of wet yourself with excitement if Harding had played a sh*tter yesterday. But then again there is no real reason for that to happen. You could put most pro footballers in any position on the pitch (apart from in goal) and they'd do a reasonable job, maybe not brilliant but reasonable.
Saint_clark Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Yes I hope the team I love and have supported for 30 years plays rubbish.... :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Taxi for Clark Well you seem delighted when we have done in the past?
Saint_clark Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 But then again there is no real reason for that to happen. You could put most pro footballers in any position on the pitch (apart from in goal) and they'd do a reasonable job, maybe not brilliant but reasonable. Sorry but I completely disagree, I somehow cannot see Jaidi even doing a job on the wing. Or Lallana holding up at CB.
Torrent Of Abuse Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Too negative! Support the players in all/any position FFS Well you were a big fan of George Burley. We certainly saw all players being played in all positions under him. Perhaps we can ask George what goalkeeper he'd like to see play at RB?
SoccerMom Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Seaborne can cover at left back for Mills and Harding can stay a right back. We have James as a cover at RB if absolutely necessary unless his ankle isn't quite right. I expect us to line up for the JPT final as we did yesterday though,well in respect of ful backs anyway. Connolly in for Barnard and perhaps Papa for Puncheon. Isn't Seaborne cup-tied?
markr27 Posted 21 March, 2010 Author Posted 21 March, 2010 Wouldn't be surprised if James plays on Tuesday to perhaps prove his fitness. Maybe also Oxlade Chamberlain will start in front of him in midfield, with Puncheon switched to the left and Lallana rested. Or an Argent/James combo?
RonManager Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Or an Argent/James combo? hmmm, interesting musical collaboration. Shouldn't this be in the Arts thread?
Saint_clark Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Wouldn't be surprised if James plays on Tuesday to perhaps prove his fitness. Maybe also Oxlade Chamberlain will start in front of him in midfield, with Puncheon switched to the left and Lallana rested. Or an Argent/James combo? No. The team will not be changed anymore than it needs to be. It will be the same as saturday with perhaps Jaidi coming in for Seabourne.
saintsmike25 Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 NO! We have good players Semi/James and one of the youngsters, the way I say it emergency loans are for "emergency's" this clearly isn't one.
alpine_saint Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 no it would be a waste of time and money, would rather see a kid out of the youth setup given a chance. It's not like we have anything but pride left to play for. Seeing as I think we still have a lot to play for, it follows that I dont agree that such a move would be a waste of time. We must not rely on Llloyd James. Is Semi really so badly injured ?
alpine_saint Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 I bet you would of wet yourself with excitement if Harding had played a sh*tter yesterday. Why must you do this every time someone disagrees with you ? Question their loyalties ?
Saint_clark Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Why must you do this every time someone disagrees with you ? Question their loyalties ? You think his post was serious?
alpine_saint Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 You think his post was serious? You do it to a lot of people, not just GS.
JibMcdo Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 You do it to a lot of people, not just GS. You must forgive him, he's young.
Saint_clark Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 You do it to a lot of people, not just GS. But not seriously. How else was I supposed to respond to his blatant wind up attempt?
RonManager Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 But not seriously. How else was I supposed to respond to his blatant wind up attempt? Through the medium of mime? Nice day in old Weymouth? Any early grockles? Looks like the Terras are doomed.
david in sweden Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Do you think AP may dip into the loan market for an emergency right back? Do we actually have any fit players in that position (excluding make-shifts)? Not such a dumb idea...IMHO. Lloyd James never really filled the bill at RB, (so AP won't want to revert to that) and having brought in " Semi " for Murty in the first place...now we have Thomas injured, too. Reports said Harding didn't look comfortable at RB, and whilst Mills is good cover at LB - should he get injured we have a bigger problem! We could do worse than bring in a Prem./ CCC reserve to cover us for the last 10 games.
woodfc Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Realistically we are not going up this season, if AP keeps Harding at RB and Mills at LB on Tuesday and it works then theres no reason why he wont keep this again for Wembley with Jaidi back in the middle if fit. I'd be surprised if we bring someone else in at RB at this time of the season.
Chez Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Seaborne could cover at RB or Perry you're kidding right?
L1Minus10 Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 The only other 'experienced' alternatives are Simon Gillett and Paul Wotton - both of whom have played there before I believe but one would be too small and one would be too slow. James is the obvious choice but he's pretty woeful there to be honest.
St Landrew Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Wouldn't be surprised if James plays on Tuesday to perhaps prove his fitness. Maybe also Oxlade-Chamberlain will start in front of him in midfield, with Puncheon switched to the left and Lallana rested. Or an Argent/James combo? I haven't been following the progress of the academy or the reserves at all, this season, but talking of the young O-C, how did he get to being on the bench in recent matches..? Do we have a young starlet in the making..?
Saint_clark Posted 21 March, 2010 Posted 21 March, 2010 Through the medium of mime? Nice day in old Weymouth? Any early grockles? Looks like the Terras are doomed. Not too bad today, sun has been blasting us all the last week or so but it was a bit milder. None of "them" yet, thank god. Only the saga holidays who have just left. And as for the Terras, completely f*cked. Should never have gone professional. It ruined them.
saintwarwick Posted 22 March, 2010 Posted 22 March, 2010 no it would be a waste of time and money, would rather see a kid out of the youth setup given a chance. It's not like we have anything but pride left to play for. Play offs are still a realistic possibility and i'm sure the owners know this so we still have this as a target this season and not just pride. As for right back Harding cdajfu
Professor Posted 22 March, 2010 Posted 22 March, 2010 Play offs are still a realistic possibility and i'm sure the owners know this so we still have this as a target this season and not just pride. As for right back Harding cdajfu Realistic? Apart from the fact that there are 3 teams between Saints and the Playoffs, to get into the top six requires at least two of the teams currently in the top six to lose nearly half of their remaining games. Overall 5 clubs that have played well all season have to begin playing more like relegation candidates. A loan RB would make no difference to the season's outcome so why should the club incur the cost when there are already far too many players in the squad? Answer - they won't.
krissyboy31 Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 (edited) Looks like AP is considering it. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/5077536.Pards_may_need_new_full_back_for_the_final/ Edited 23 March, 2010 by krissyboy31
the saint in winchester Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 Krissy, that's the Wembley layout. :-) I think the key word AP used was IF, as in "if I deem it necessary ..." I don't think it is, myself, but AP might decide to get someone for a few games.
Saint_clark Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 Looks like AP is considering it. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/staticFiles/f5/49/0,,10280~150005,00.pdf Not woken up yet?
krissyboy31 Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 Not woken up yet? Lol! Bloody cut and paste!!!
david in sweden Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 Not such a dumb idea...IMHO. Lloyd James never really filled the bill at RB, (so AP won't want to revert to that) and having brought in " Semi " for Murty in the first place...now we have Thomas injured, too. Reports said Harding didn't look comfortable at RB, and whilst Mills is good cover at LB - should he get injured we have a bigger problem! We could do worse than bring in a Prem./ CCC reserve to cover us for the last 10 games. As I mentioned above. it's only sense to consider the possibility of a loan player at RB. There are lots of bodies, sitting on the bench in CCC and even Prem.clubs who would relish the thought of getting in a dozen games before the end of the season - without necessarily expecting a permanent move. Why not ?
itchen_dan Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 I may get slaughtered for saying this but what about Gillett?? Im sure he could fill the void at right back temporarily?? He's got pace, works hard, chases well, tackles and doesn't require his height much. If I were Pards, i'd give it a go! - he may become more regular if he performed well.
Kingsland Red Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 I may get slaughtered for saying this but what about Gillett?? Im sure he could fill the void at right back temporarily?? He's got pace, works hard, chases well, tackles and doesn't require his height much. If I were Pards, i'd give it a go! - he may become more regular if he performed well. I would seriously consider slaughtering you for such a comment.
S-Clarke Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 I may get slaughtered for saying this but what about Gillett?? Im sure he could fill the void at right back temporarily?? He's got pace, works hard, chases well, tackles and doesn't require his height much. If I were Pards, i'd give it a go! - he may become more regular if he performed well. sorry - but when did Gillett last have pace? he wouldn't do a job there anyway, not good enough for either CM - pard's has made that clear. In his pre-match interview pardew did actually say he is considering bringing at RB in on loan, so i guess we'll watch this space.
Evil Monkey Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 Chris Baird back for a one off game. Job done.
Window Cleaner Posted 23 March, 2010 Posted 23 March, 2010 Chris Baird back for a one off game. Job done. I expect he's far more excited about the Wolfsburg game with Fulham next week . He's got a cup replay tomorrow, a run of the mill EPL game on Saturday and the Wolfsburg next Thursday so I guess he can give the JPT a miss without any great chagrin.
david in sweden Posted 24 March, 2010 Posted 24 March, 2010 Chris Baird back for a one off game. Job done. a bit nostalgic perhaps but a nice idea, especailly as Baird was some peoples MOM at Wembley 2003. Most unlikely as Roy Hodgson was praising him after their win over Juventus. (He came to us as a 16 year old and it took 5 years for him to get his debut game and then he was still ignored by numerous managers.???
VectisSaint Posted 24 March, 2010 Posted 24 March, 2010 I may get slaughtered for saying this but what about Gillett?? Im sure he could fill the void at right back temporarily?? He's got pace, works hard, chases well, tackles and doesn't require his height much. If I were Pards, i'd give it a go! - he may become more regular if he performed well. Seems like AP may be thinking this as well, he is certainly suggesting Gillett may play on Sunday on the OS, maybe not at RB though.
SNSUN Posted 24 March, 2010 Posted 24 March, 2010 I expect Thomas or especially James will be fit for Wembley but I wouldn't bat an eyelid if Harding was chosen again. Yes, he's wrong footed, but makes up for that with a decent football brain.
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 25 March, 2010 Posted 25 March, 2010 Loan deadline day today, so if AP is planning to bring anyone in, it has to be by 5pm...
derry Posted 25 March, 2010 Posted 25 March, 2010 If a loan player was brought in to play in a Wembley final it could well cause massive dissension in the dressing room. I think the suggestion of Gillett is a decent fourth choice punt and quicker than the out of position pedestrian James. Less likely to cross from the halfway line. I think after two wins with Harding we will go that way unless Thomas is fit.
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