david in sweden Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 (edited) A lot has happened since, and a great many players passed through the dressing room, so I considered ..what has been our best side of the decade? I think it fair NOT to include anyone from the present Pardew squad.. so think back ..what is your team of the decade?.+ subs. if you like. Interesting selection guys, but I thought I'd choose my own side - just for good measure, recalling I chose no MLT /Deano and no AP signings either. Niemi - no competition. Best GK since Shilton. Dodd - not the best technically but a great captain and role model 110% red and white. Lundekvam - ( recent problems aside) 400+ games. Great CH when paired with Deano and Killer. M. Svensson - would have loved to see him and Deano (who left Aug 2001) together. Took no prisoners ! Bridge - easily best LB since Benali and Peach. Great as an overlapping full back. A.Svensson - ill used by Strachan, OOP - often out of position. On his day was top class! ](Is still good at 34). Oakley - Good steady midfielder, we should have kept him after he came back from 1 year injury. Delap - Do or die defenceman. Often forced to play OOP but did so willingly. (See how good he is at Stoke now) Marsden - Journeyman becomes club legend. Partnership with Bridge was truly excellent. Beattie - Blew a bit hot and cold, but knew how to score goals. (Even better when paired with Ormerod) Pahars - 2-3 seasons of pure magic. Who can forget the Great Escape season ! SUBS; (if we have seven on the bench) GK P. Jones- close ...just pips it from Kelvin Davis IMHO. Bale - very exciting-but too short time to compare with Bridge but a better player NOW after 3 seasons with Spu*s. Walcott - likewise. He's in another class NOW at Arsenal, but was great to have on our bench. Tessem - utility player not afraid to stand in anywhere when asked. (Unfairly judged by some as an alternative to BT). Baird - took a long time to get established but worth his bench place based on his last 2 seasons at SMS. Crouch - from A. Villa reserve to England CF ( via SMS ) in one season. Love to see him on pitch at any time. Surman - with club from 12. Still developing when he went to Wolves. wish he'd stayed. Edited 6 May, 2010 by david in sweden
IamLeGod Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Even though I majorly dislike the man, it's probably hard to look past James Beattie (02/03) up top. Niemi between the stick also, seems a shoe-in, shame for Kelvis who has been a decent servant to the club.
Andy_Porter Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Niemi, Bridgey, Dodd, Richards, Svensson, Pahars, Marsden, Oakley, Walcott, Beattie and Phillips.
IamLeGod Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Niemi, Bridgey, Dodd, Richards, Svensson, Pahars, Marsden, Oakley, Walcott, Beattie and Phillips. Phillips? really? Never really seemed to go right for him whilst down here. Would probs go for Crouch. Pretty much agree with the rest
Colinjb Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 (edited) I will be including any player that has played in any team between Jan 2000 and Dec 2009. GK - Niemi DR - Dodd DC - Svensson DC - Richards DL - Bridge MR - Fernandes MC - Oakley MC - Schneiderlin ML - Marsden S - Beattie S - Crouch Subs GK - Davis D - Bale D - Lundekvam D/M - Telfer A - Pahars S - Rasiak S - Lambert Edited 5 May, 2010 by Colinjb
John B Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 I will be including any player that has played in any team between Jan 2000 and Dec 2009. GK - Niemi DR - Dodd DC - Svensson DC - Richards DL - Bridge MR - Fernandes MC - Oakley MC - Schneiderlin ML - Marsden S - Beattie S - Crouch Subs GK - Davis D - Bale D - Lundekvam D/M - Telfer A - Pahars S - Rasiak S - Lambert Pretty weak in midfield but cannot really see any alternatives except for Bale and Walcott
Smirking_Saint Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Niemi Dodd Svensson Rivhards Bridge Parhars Oakley Schneiderlin Bale Beattie (hate him) Walcott
saintkiptanui Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Niemi Dodd Svensson Rivhards Bridge Parhars Oakley Schneiderlin Bale Beattie (hate him) WalcottThat team with all players in there prime would be mid-table or better in the premiership.
Arizona Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Schneiderlin? Rasiak? For me Niemi Dodd Richards Killer Bridge Walcott Oakley CMFG Bale Beattie Pahars Subs: Davis, Claus, Delap, Svensson, Crouch + Camara and Fernandes if we're having 7 subs.
Thedelldays Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Niemi Dodd Svensson Rivhards Bridge Parhars Oakley Schneiderlin Bale Beattie (hate him) Walcott would be a decent prem team IMO (when you take their good form with saints)
norwaysaint Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 What this all seems to prove is that we've been really weak in centre midfield for 10 years. Oakley was never better than average and he seems to be the only stand out choice, unless you move Marsden infield.
Andy_Porter Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 What this all seems to prove is that we've been really weak in centre midfield for 10 years. Oakley was never better than average and he seems to be the only stand out choice, unless you move Marsden infield. Before his Injury during the Strachan era Oakley was immense. Probably our most important player.
AlfredKo Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Davis Ostlund Claus Jaidi Bale Surman Spiderman Viafara Skacel Stern John Rasiak _________________ Best team of the football league
Arizona Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Davis Ostlund Claus Jaidi Bale Surman Spiderman Viafara Skacel Stern John Rasiak _________________ Best team of the football league Not even close: Davis Baird - Fonte - Davies - Bale Antonio - Morgan - Surman - Skacel Rasiak - Lambert IMO. I liked Ostlund, but he just never got into Burley's plans. Viafara had great energy, but couldn't pass a horse shoe to a magnet. Stern John had a decent season, but was the laziest f**ker I've ever seen in a Saints shirt. We suffered defensively for having him in the team and he seldom brought others into play.
Tartarus112 Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Niemi Davies Claus Svensson Bridge Oakley Viafara Marsden Beattie Crouch Walcott Subs Jones Cranie Baird Bale Fernandes Pahars Rasiak
saintkiptanui Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Niemi Davies Claus Svensson Bridge Oakley Viafara Marsden Beattie Crouch Walcott Subs Jones Cranie Baird Bale Fernandes Pahars Rasiak Bale and walcott don't make it??? Gareth monkey man bale the best player in the premiership right now
saintkiptanui Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Not even close: Davis Baird - Fonte - Davies - Bale Antonio - Morgan - Surman - Skacel Rasiak - Lambert IMO. I liked Ostlund, but he just never got into Burley's plans. Viafara had great energy, but couldn't pass a horse shoe to a magnet. Stern John had a decent season, but was the laziest f**ker I've ever seen in a Saints shirt. We suffered defensively for having him in the team and he seldom brought others into play. For a pilot you are one thick c*nt. That team is sh*t. Niemi Dodd - Killer - Claus - Bridge Walcott - Oakley - Marsden - Bale Beattie - pahars Sh*t central mdfield but tasty defence and attack.
VectisSaint Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Rasiak ahead of Phillips and Walcott? never thought I would see a sentence that includes the words "Rasiak" and "ahead". Rasiak just ahead of a stunned slug maybe LOL Rather have Sperm John than Captain Slow. Best XI of the decade without really thinking (can't believe no-one has include Le Tiss, even an overweight unfit Le Tiss is better than just about anyone else): Niemi, Dodd, M Svensson, Lundekvam, Bridge, Walcott, Oakley, Bale, Le Tiss, Pahars, Beattie Subs R Wright, Baird, Crouch, Fonte, Philips, Morgan, Wise. Probably a bit weak in MF, but what the ****, it would be fun.
SuperMikey Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 For a pilot you are one thick c*nt. That team is sh*t. Niemi Dodd - Killer - Claus - Bridge Walcott - Oakley - Marsden - Bale Beattie - pahars Sh*t central mdfield but tasty defence and attack. That was our 'Football League Team', made up of players who have played for us in CCC and L1. He posted his Prem team already. HTH FWIW, here's what I think: ------------Niemi----------- Dodd----Claus--Killer--Bridge Pahars--CMFG--Oaks----Bale -------Beattie--Walcott----- Subs: Davis, Baird, Fonte, Svensson, Viafara, Crouch, Lambert
saintkiptanui Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 That was our 'Football League Team', made up of players who have played for us in CCC and L1. He posted his Prem team already. HTH FWIW, here's what I think: ------------Niemi----------- Dodd----Claus--Killer--Bridge Pahars--CMFG--Oaks----Bale -------Beattie--Walcott----- Subs: Davis, Baird, Fonte, Svensson, Viafara, Crouch, LambertFor a window cleaner I am one thick c*nt.
chrisobee Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 That was our 'Football League Team', made up of players who have played for us in CCC and L1. He posted his Prem team already. HTH FWIW, here's what I think: ------------Niemi----------- Dodd----Claus--Killer--Bridge Pahars--CMFG--Oaks----Bale -------Beattie--Walcott----- Subs: Davis, Baird, Fonte, Svensson, Viafara, Crouch, Lambert Dean Richards should definitely be in ahead of Claus but not even a sub where you have errr Viafara for starters ?? Otherwise it's fair enough, I assume it is Anders Svensson on the bench.
SuperMikey Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Dean Richards should definitely be in ahead of Claus but not even a sub where you have errr Viafara for starters ?? Otherwise it's fair enough, I assume it is Anders Svensson on the bench. Sh!t, knew i'd forgotten somebody! Claus deserves to start imo, him and Killer were immense together. Richards or Fonte on the bench? Richards was brilliant, but Fonte has been a different class this season... Yes, it is Anders on the bench, always thought he was underrated whilst here.
chrisobee Posted 5 May, 2010 Posted 5 May, 2010 Sh!t, knew i'd forgotten somebody! Claus deserves to start imo, him and Killer were immense together. Richards or Fonte on the bench? Richards was brilliant, but Fonte has been a different class this season... Yes, it is Anders on the bench, always thought he was underrated whilst here. Fair enough opinion but I'd have Deano as my 1st choice CB, he was top, top quality and I was so hacked off when he returned to Spuds. Still I think he did leave us in about 2001 so not so easy to remember as most others. And yes I liked Anders as well, very skilful. Maybe not the ideal player for PL though ?
eelpie Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Niemi, Bridgey, Dodd, Richards, Svensson, Pahars, Marsden, Oakley, Walcott, Beattie Crouch. Reserves Bale, Kelvin Davies (sorry, can't leave him out as there isn't an alternative), Claus, overweight leTiss, Phillips And I reckon by the end of next season Lallana will get into this team in place of the aging LeTiss. (Time Travel, how I love it.)
IamLeGod Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Sh!t, knew i'd forgotten somebody! Claus deserves to start imo, him and Killer were immense together. Richards or Fonte on the bench? Richards was brilliant, but Fonte has been a different class this season... Yes, it is Anders on the bench, always thought he was underrated whilst here. Im with you on Anders, was a big fan of the bloke. Seem to recall SSN running a story linking him to Barca at one point - good as it was i did lol
sandwichsaint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 ****ed up, left field selection Niemi Telfer Fonte Paul Williams Bridge Walcott Oakley Guthrie Bale Lambert Pahars Anybody want a game? That team would win CCC, and give an account in the Prem Honorable mentions: kelvin/killer/claus/beatts/crouch (that'll do for the bench!)
Ajv2809 Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Niemi Ostlund, Killer, Richards, Bridge Walcott, A Svensson, Oakley, Fernandes Beattie, Pahars
rolosfc Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Niemi Dodd M.Svennson Lundekvam Bridge Pahars Marsden Oakley Walcott Beattie Crouch Attacking line up but would produce loads of goals!
rolosfc Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Oh and subs.... Davis Bale Baird Richards A.Svensson Fernandes Phillips I can't believe some people have actually put Ostlund on here, great character but he was pretty awful
Avenue Saint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 (edited) ..............................Niemi Dodd..........Svensson.......Richards........Bridge Walcott.........Oakley.......Shneiderlin........Bale ....................Beattie..........Pahars Gk Baird Fonte Viafara Marsden Crouch Lambert Edited 6 May, 2010 by Avenue Saint
West End Saint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 ..............................Niemi Dodd..........Svensson.......Richards........Bridge Walcott.........Oakley.......Shneiderlin........Bale ....................Beattie..........Pahars Gk Baird Fonte Viafara Marsden Crouch Lambert I would nearly agree with this but I would have Lambo & Crouch up front and add Surman to the bench
chrisobee Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 I would nearly agree with this but I would have Lambo & Crouch up front and add Surman to the bench Surely Pahars has to make any team and much as I like Lambert it is really no contest between him and Pahars. Otherwise fair enough, Crouch/Beattie is a marginal call I'd say but either on the bench would be nice Surman's a good shout too, miles ahead of Viafara.
AlfredKo Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Niemi Dodd Svensson Claus Bale Walcott Svensson Delap Skacel Beattie Crouch
Ekelund24 Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 A lot has happened since, and a great many players passed through the dressing room, so I considered ..what has been our best side of the decade? I think it fair NOT to include anyone from the present Pardew squad.. so think back ..what is your team of the decade?.+ subs. if you like. Interesting selection guys, but I thought I'd choose my own side - just for good measure, recalling I chose no MLT /Deano and no AP signings either. Niemi - no competition. Best GK since Shilton. Dodd - not the best technically but a great captain and role model 110% red and white. Lundekvam - ( recent problems aside) 400+ games. Great CH when paired with Deano and Killer. M. Svensson - would have loved to see him and Deano (who left Aug 2001) together. Took no prisoners ! Bridge - easily best LB since Benali and Peach. Great as an overlapping full back. A.Svensson - ill used by Strachan, OOP - often out of position. On his day was top class! ](Is still good at 34). Oakley - Good steady midfielder, we should have kept him after he came back from 1 year injury. Delap - Do or die defenceman. Often forced to play OOP but did so willingly. (See how good he is at Stoke now) Marsden - Journeyman becomes club legend. Partnership with Bridge was truly excellent. Beattie - Blew a bit hot and cold, but knew how to score goals. (Even better when paired with Ormerod) Pahars - 2-3 seasons of pure magic. Who can forget the Great Escape season ! That is pretty much how I would pick it, with maybe Fernandes and Telfer in for Dodd and Anders.
VectisSaint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Still find it odd that no-one else has picked MLT, re-read the OP again, what have I missed? Is he not eligible or something? I know he wasn't the greatest in 01/02 but still would walk (or at least stroll) into any side that we could put out since that time. I guess I am being a dumb ****er and have missed something somewhere.
Arizona Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Still find it odd that no-one else has picked MLT, re-read the OP again, what have I missed? Is he not eligible or something? I know he wasn't the greatest in 01/02 but still would walk (or at least stroll) into any side that we could put out since that time. I guess I am being a dumb ****er and have missed something somewhere. Am I right in thinking the last goal at the Dell was the only one he scored this decade?
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 The best TEAM of the decade was the team that got to the fa cup final and finished 8th in the premier league.
krissyboy31 Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 ..............................Niemi Baird..........M Svensson.......Richards........Bridge Walcott.........Oakley.......A Svensson........Pahars ....................Beattie..........Crouch Taylor Dodd A Davies Bale Guthrie Marsden K Davies
Andy_Porter Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 _________________ Best team of the football league Wright Cork - Baird - Fonte - Bale Surman - Guthrie - Schneiderlin - Skacel Jones - Walcott
bpsaint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 ..............................Niemi Baird..........M Svensson.......Richards........Bridge Walcott.........Oakley.......A Svensson........Pahars ....................Beattie..........Crouch Taylor Dodd A Davies Bale Guthrie Marsden K Davies Who's Taylor?
SuperMikey Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Maik Taylor, GK ? Why put Taylor in over Davis/Jones? :confused:
chrisobee Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Why put Taylor in over Davis/Jones? :confused: Why put Claus in over Deano
saintkiptanui Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Why put Taylor in over Davis/Jones? :confused:He's better than both.
bpsaint Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 Maik Taylor, GK ? That's what I thought,but he doesn't qualify for team of the decade having left us in 97.
chrisobee Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 That's what I thought,but he doesn't qualify for team of the decade having left us in 97. I wasn't sure, just knew it was a long time ago !
chrisobee Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 He's better than both. Yet more kipperish words of wisdom.
krissyboy31 Posted 6 May, 2010 Posted 6 May, 2010 That's what I thought,but he doesn't qualify for team of the decade having left us in 97. Really??? I must be stuck in a time-warp! Couldn't bring myself to pick Jones or Davis. Keller played for us for all of about 3 games but he'll have to do!
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