Badger Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 John Brayford's move from Crewe to Derby isn't a definite yet according to Dario Gradi. Might be worth pipping Derby to signing him. He's 22, right back, team of the year, club captain, Gradi thinks he's awesome. Would fill our right back void for 5-8 years. Potentially a good choice and prospect,although expect he will end up at Derby as rumoured.
VectisSaint Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Perhaps we could get Beattie back as a back-up for Rickie. Similar players, JB likes it down south, and likes the red & white stripes (don't tell him we wont be wearing stripes next season), reckon he could hack it in the 3rd division, can't see him staying at Stoke.
SuperMikey Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Perhaps we could get Beattie back as a back-up for Rickie. Similar players, JB likes it down south, and likes the red & white stripes (don't tell him we wont be wearing stripes next season), reckon he could hack it in the 3rd division, can't see him staying at Stoke. Even if he's limited to reserve team football and the odd sub cameo at Stoke, I can't see him dropping down to L1 to play second fiddle to Rickie. However, Beatts and Rickie up front with Connolly/Barnard/Lallana sparking off them would rip this league up completely. MAKE IT HAPPEN PARDS!
Saint_clark Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Am I the only person who wouldn't want Beattie back?
Matthew Le God Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 (edited) Beattie is on roughly £35k p/w Lambert (Saint's top earner) is on roughly £8k or £9k p/w Unlikely Beattie... a) Would fit into the wage structure b) Would be signed as a reserve for Rickie c) Would play as a partner with Rickie d) Would play in League One Edited 5 May, 2010 by Matthew Le God
trousers Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Am I the only person who wouldn't want Beattie back? Yes, I believe that is indeed the case :-)
Mr Saints Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Beattie could walk into 5 or 6 Prem teams, anyone thinking he would drop into League 1 is in dreamland.
NickG Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Am I the only person who wouldn't want Beattie back? probably 3 people; you, BT and Lambert;)
Shroppie Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Yes, I believe that is indeed the case :-) No it isn't.
VectisSaint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Beattie could walk into 5 or 6 Prem teams, anyone thinking he would drop into League 1 is in dreamland. If he could walk into 5 or 6 Prem teams why was it only Stoke that were interested? he was at Sheff Utd remember before Pulis took him to the Potteries. He has had a major fall out with Pulis and probably does not figure in his plans. Maybe Pulis would loan hm to us and take his son as a makeweight or do I mean lightweight Of course Beatts is on high wages compared to l1, and I'm sure he is not looking to drop down to L1. My suggestion was meant to be light-hearted, but it is as sensible as most others on here. I think Beattie would make a half-decent back up for Rickie but it ain't gonna happen.
Chez Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 if we are getting someone in as backup from Rickie Lambert they are going to have to be willing to sit on the bench all season. I'd of thought that means we are looking for a big tall youngster. Why then did we let Mat Patterson go? Seems the ideal man to have had in reserve to me.
SNSUN Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 if we are getting someone in as backup from Rickie Lambert they are going to have to be willing to sit on the bench all season. I'd of thought that means we are looking for a big tall youngster. Why then did we let Mat Patterson go? Seems the ideal man to have had in reserve to me. I don't think we even need a striker. Lambert, Connolly and Barnard is a good set, especially if Pardew has plans to play 4-5-1 on occasion next season. Potentially adding the attacking threats of Antonio and Waigo would add to that too. Of course, this could all be moot, if we lose one of the three, lose Pards or don't sign Waigo or Antonio.
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Dave Kitson anyone? Probably on high wages though. Sylvain Ebanks-Blake David Wheater Gary O'Neill
Bailey Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Lee Trundle has been released by Bristol City. Good back-up for Lambert or past it?
Avenue Saint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 gary hooper, scunny ward danns and a competent r/b would be a good shopping trip.
RonManager Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Lee Trundle has been released by Bristol City. He'm chargin' about up on the Mendips at the moment, but e'll settle later I'll wager. Don't ee go near 'en mind.
St.Patrik Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Marcus Berg - the swedish striker that scores the most goals in the U21 euro champs in sweden. He is not even on the bench for his german team and needs a move.
Thedelldays Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 ffs...proper nutters on here beattie dave kitson gary o'neil Dave Wheater LOL
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 ffs...proper nutters on here beattie dave kitson gary o'neil Dave Wheater LOL Gary O'Neil and Beattie are unrealistic, but why Kitson? Fallen out with Pulis, and was on loan in the Champ last year. Wheater is not the same player he was 2 years ago, and they're spending another year in the Championship under a poor manager.
Andy_Porter Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 (edited) They are unrealistic. We would have to break our wage structure to afford them, they wouldn't drop down unless we offered them a massive wedge. Then you would have the likes of Lallana, Lambert, Fonte, Morgan, Davis all ****ed off and wanting that sort of money. Breaking a wage structure by such a massive amount at our level is never going to be worth it. Hopefully we can attract a few more players like Fonte and Lambert and get promoted, then we can look at those sort of players. People like Danns, Clyne, Ward etc are realistic targets. Edited 6 May, 2010 by Andy_Porter
Andy_Porter Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 if we are getting someone in as backup from Rickie Lambert they are going to have to be willing to sit on the bench all season. I'd of thought that means we are looking for a big tall youngster. Why then did we let Mat Patterson go? Seems the ideal man to have had in reserve to me. I don't think it's going to happen personally, I think the early cup games will see a Barnard and Connolly strike force and Pardew will have to hope that works if ever Lambert gets injured. We could sign a target man type striker coming towards the end of their career to sit on the bench and come on when needed but I can't see us taking on a youngster who would be able to do the job any better than Barnard.
Thedelldays Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Gary O'Neil and Beattie are unrealistic, but why Kitson? Fallen out with Pulis, and was on loan in the Champ last year. Wheater is not the same player he was 2 years ago, and they're spending another year in the Championship under a poor manager. WGS is not a poor manager...dear god
Chez Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 I don't think it's going to happen personally, I think the early cup games will see a Barnard and Connolly strike force and Pardew will have to hope that works if ever Lambert gets injured. We could sign a target man type striker coming towards the end of their career to sit on the bench and come on when needed but I can't see us taking on a youngster who would be able to do the job any better than Barnard. The Echo said Pardew wanted a backup for Lambert: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/8135095.Saints_keen_on_Black_Cat_Roy_/
itchen_dan Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 What about Tom Craddock the young Luton striker?? I'm sure we were linked with him in the summer and also Luton will be stuck in the Blue Square again for at least another season. 6ft, 23yrs old, could be realistic cover for Lambert?
Rasiak-9- Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 The only positions we need to add to are RB and CM Hopefully Pards won't get a rush of blood to the head and grab an uneccessary marquee striker signing. The 1st XIs pretty much fine. Just need a bit more squad depth
SuperSAINT Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Lee Trundle has been released by Bristol City. Good back-up for Lambert or past it? Good shout, but I think he'd be best in a team where he'd play week in & week out.
the saint in winchester Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 What about Tom Craddock the young Luton striker?? I'm sure we were linked with him in the summer and also Luton will be stuck in the Blue Square again for at least another season. 6ft, 23yrs old, could be realistic cover for Lambert? Good one.
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 WGS is not a poor manager...dear god Well. Southgate was seen as a very poor manager, but he was still doing a better job, with less money, than WGS.
Thedelldays Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 Well. Southgate was seen as a very poor manager, but he was still doing a better job, with less money, than WGS. riiiight...so no time for WGS to get his own team in then... the day southgate gets a team (with a lowe like person involved) to a cup final and europe and then take a team from the CCC standard to the champions league group stages is the day I think WGS is not as good
madruss Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 riiiight...so no time for WGS to get his own team in then... the day southgate gets a team (with a lowe like person involved) to a cup final and europe and then take a team from the CCC standard to the champions league group stages is the day I think WGS is not as good Agreed, WGS had a fairly average start at Saints coming in way after the season had started, as he has done at Boro. But after a full pre-season and time to get his own team and backroom set-up we then finished 8th after his first full season in charge. I reckon next season Boro will do very well.
LatvianTolix Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 Lots of excellent Latvian young players available. Anyone would be happy to join Saints. Cauņa, Rudnevs (both NT regulars), Rakels, Karašausks (Both U-17 regulars - banging goals for fun), etc.
latter day saint Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2962340/Footballs-ultimate-free-transfers.html any of this lot please
saint_bert Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 Can't be bothered to read through, but I see Chaplow was released from Preston. On a free would be a great shout
polegategavin Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2962340/Footballs-ultimate-free-transfers.html any of this lot please Wouldn't mind Melchiot as our new RB, might be worth a cheeky attempt.
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 riiiight...so no time for WGS to get his own team in then... the day southgate gets a team (with a lowe like person involved) to a cup final and europe and then take a team from the CCC standard to the champions league group stages is the day I think WGS is not as good Pipe down will you. I'm not saying he didn't do well here, however, he took a team that was 3rd in the table down to 9th. That wasn't what Gibson wanted. He's also had a shedload of money to spend there. By the way, I thought you were one of the dissenters at the fact that we're not in the playoffs. Does that time not count for Pardew?
Thedelldays Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 Pipe down will you. I'm not saying he didn't do well here, however, he took a team that was 3rd in the table down to 9th. That wasn't what Gibson wanted. He's also had a shedload of money to spend there. By the way, I thought you were one of the dissenters at the fact that we're not in the playoffs. Does that time not count for Pardew? are you saying WGS is a crap manager..?
Saint_clark Posted 7 May, 2010 Posted 7 May, 2010 Strachan is not a crap manager but he wasn't right for the Boro job and the Boro job isn't really right for him.
Cricketphilly Posted 8 May, 2010 Posted 8 May, 2010 Dave Kitson anyone? Probably on high wages though. And too ginger
Fuengirola Saint Posted 8 May, 2010 Posted 8 May, 2010 Beattie is on roughly £35k p/w Lambert (Saint's top earner) is on roughly £8k or £9k p/w Unlikely Beattie... a) Would fit into the wage structure b) Would be signed as a reserve for Rickie c) Would play as a partner with Rickie d) Would play in League One Beattie is not worth £35k in my opinion
Thedelldays Posted 8 May, 2010 Posted 8 May, 2010 Beattie is not worth £35k in my opinion doesnt matter what he is worth..it is what the prem pays..
Saint Fan CaM Posted 8 May, 2010 Posted 8 May, 2010 Robert Pires? Great midfielder. OK, so he's 36, but very able to put in 2 season's for Saints and help us into the Prem at the first attempt. Wages would be a big problem though I suspect.
doughnutman Posted 8 May, 2010 Posted 8 May, 2010 Some lad playing for Southend today by name of Matt Paterson. Seems to be playing pretty well and would be good back up for Lambert. HCDAJFU.
S-Clarke Posted 8 May, 2010 Posted 8 May, 2010 Southend's right back Francis. Get him in. we've already signed a RB
markr27 Posted 8 May, 2010 Posted 8 May, 2010 we've already signed a RB We'll need two if Otsembor and Thomas are not given new deals! Lloyd James is not sufficent back-up.
shurlock Posted 8 May, 2010 Posted 8 May, 2010 Southend's right back Francis. Get him in. Been impressed with what ive seen of franck moussa this season (and not just his goal today). Would be a decent option at CM.
Jimmy Gabriel's Halo Posted 9 May, 2010 Posted 9 May, 2010 Here's another wild guess based on a sports news report on BBC Radio Sussex this morning, and I quote - "Brighton's Spanish full back Calderon (I think) has had his contract offer withdrawn by the club because he wants to talk to Southampton" I expect, however, there may be many players who want to talk to us but Radio Sussex sport guys are pretty close to Brighton & HA and are usually ITK.
St Landrew Posted 9 May, 2010 Posted 9 May, 2010 Apologies if posted before, but it appears we may be in talks with Inigo Calderon, the Brighton RB. Well, at least according to Gus Poyet, anyway. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/8670337.stm
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