Give it to Ron Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 We had my nippers end of season presentation last night - there was a surprise guest and it turned out to be Rickie - can you imagine the lads faces when he walked in!!! My nipper looked like a rabbit in a headlight looking at his hero. Rickie stayed over an hour, presented trophies, had photos taken with all the players, managers and yes us sad old parents as well. I had a bit of a chat about things and Saints and I even bought him a lemonade ;-). He said he knew we were under pressure next season, how much they were disappointed with not making play-offs and that they knew they had to work on breaking teams down. He is off on a family holiday and a deserved break to Cyprus. A top man who made all the kids and parents evening.
doggface Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 What does everyone think of the rumoured Bristol City interest! Horse **** I say! http://www.brfcforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/90216-city-lining-up-3m-bid-for-lambert/ http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/127181-lambert/
S-Clarke Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 What does everyone think of the rumoured Bristol City interest! Horse **** I say! http://www.brfcforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/90216-city-lining-up-3m-bid-for-lambert/ http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/127181-lambert/ 3m? they'd have to add another million and a bit onto that before we'd even start talking. and what could city offer that we can't? Win a trophy here - or be a player in a mid-table championship team? I think the common sense would point to us being in the best position in the long-run. + with his rovers connections, it's a non-starter.
Thedelldays Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 What does everyone think of the rumoured Bristol City interest! Horse **** I say! http://www.brfcforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/90216-city-lining-up-3m-bid-for-lambert/ http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/127181-lambert/ I can only see rickie leaving IF a half decent premier league club came in for him...
S-Clarke Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 I can only see rickie leaving IF a half decent premier league club came in for him... agree with that, can't see any championship team temping him away from us.
doggface Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 Okay yes we are a league one club atm, but some of the comments there are funny as ****. "wouldn't pay more than £1m" "not sure if he could play in the championship" Reality check needed. Who the F are Bristol City?
Katalinic Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 What does everyone think of the rumoured Bristol City interest! Horse **** I say! http://www.brfcforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/90216-city-lining-up-3m-bid-for-lambert/ http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/127181-lambert/ Can't see why he'd go to a smaller club who we will be above quite soon.
rick1976.4.38 Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 saints or bcfc.non starter.saints everytime.one more season and rickie will be in their division and then moving above them
bpsaint Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 Doubt Rickie would go there,not a massive step up career wise. Wouldn't be so quick to write off BCFC though, I think they'll do very well next year under Coppell.
SnailOB Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 He was a big hero at Rovers so do we think he would go to City ?
Prince Jazzbo Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 I don't think Rovers fans would applaud him like they did when he played aginst them for us. I think we're going to have a summer of rumour and more rumour in respect of our top players. Hopefully we'll face them down.
gonzo Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 (edited) What does everyone think of the rumoured Bristol City interest! Horse **** I say! http://www.brfcforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/90216-city-lining-up-3m-bid-for-lambert/ http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/127181-lambert/ Rickie is on record saying he'd never move to Bristol City, even if they offered him a bloody good contract. Admittedly, the interview was done when he was a Rovers player, but still..... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bristol_rovers/8023501.stm And yes, I've also heard good things about Rickie Lambert as a bloke as well. One of my friends is the owner of a company that paid to advertise at the JPT final. He went to SMS recently to collect his hoarding as a momento and met the likes of Alan Pardew and Rickie Lambert whilst he was there and said that Rickie is a genuinely nice bloke. Edited 15 May, 2010 by gonzo
St Landrew Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 Rickie is on record saying he'd never move to Bristol City, even if they offered him a bloody good contract. Admittedly, the interview was done when he was a Rovers player, but still..... .... And yes, I've also heard good things about Rickie Lambert as a bloke as well. One of my friends is the owner of a company that paid to advertise at the JPT final. He went to SMS recently to collect his hoarding as a momento and met the likes of Alan Pardew and Rickie Lambert whilst he was there and said that Rickie is a genuinely nice bloke. I followed your link and found another, once again from when Rickie was a Bristol Rovers player. Here he talks about his ambitions to eventually play in the Championship. Saints hadn't come come calling just yet. Such a modest, polite bloke, who seems quite appreciative that people think well of him. No big ego is he. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8028366.stm
StuRomseySaint Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 (edited) Also drinks in the Bedes Lea and Baddesley Arms quite often and is just one of the lads. Only recently bought a house down here ( as opposed to renting, which most footballers at this level do ) , I think he is here for the long-term. Top bloke. Edited 15 May, 2010 by StuRomseySaint
Give it to Ron Posted 15 May, 2010 Author Posted 15 May, 2010 He told me he got a text from his mate in Bristol about moving to city.....don't think he will be going there.
dune Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 Moving to bristol City would be a step down. We're going up next season and we're a bigger club than them.
La BoIS Saint Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 Did he say where pre season tour if any is going to be?
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 (edited) I don't think Rovers fans would applaud him like they did when he played aginst them for us. I think we're going to have a summer of rumour and more rumour in respect of our top players. Hopefully we'll face them down. Including: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1274132/Celtic-target-Southampton-duo-Jason-Puncheon-Rickie-Lambert.html?ito=feeds-newsxml It is the Daily Hate though, so pinch of salt at the ready! Edited 15 May, 2010 by EastleighSoulBoy
Pat from Poole Posted 15 May, 2010 Posted 15 May, 2010 Moving to bristol City would be a step down. We're going up next season and we're a bigger club than them. To be honest, if he did go there, you'd have to say that a strike force of Rickie and Maynard would be a good bet to get them promotion to the Prem. The CCC is going to be a really weak league next season, wouldn't be at all surprised if Leeds finish in the top 2, and if the Skates do start on -17, I think they'd still stay up.
Dan Johnson Posted 16 May, 2010 Posted 16 May, 2010 I can 2nd this, as a player for the mens 1st team of this youth side (I wasnt there myself) but have been told by Iain (youth manager) and seen the pictures of what a fantastic pro he was and how much the kids appreciated him turning up. Got to say a massive thanks to him!! The kids who play for this youth team are quailty!! (they'd beat our first team for sure) and seeing their hero turn up and act in such a professional way can only encourage them to continue to follow their dreams. Got to say congrats on them winning the Hampshire youth cup as well :-)
redkeith Posted 16 May, 2010 Posted 16 May, 2010 My worry with RLGM is that Pullis has fallen out with Kitson and Beattie, so Stoke will need a new target man. Also, some of the promoted teams might take a punt on him for the Prem, after ther problems that he caused the Skates. Other than that, Burnley are probably the only Chamionship club that could afford him.
musesaint Posted 16 May, 2010 Posted 16 May, 2010 Southampton's Goal Machine is going no where. FACT End the unfounded panick now please. As for the Mail Report - did Pardew leave?? NO. Do they know Sh**te??
Give it to Ron Posted 16 May, 2010 Author Posted 16 May, 2010 I can 2nd this, as a player for the mens 1st team of this youth side (I wasnt there myself) but have been told by Iain (youth manager) and seen the pictures of what a fantastic pro he was and how much the kids appreciated him turning up. Got to say a massive thanks to him!! The kids who play for this youth team are quailty!! (they'd beat our first team for sure) and seeing their hero turn up and act in such a professional way can only encourage them to continue to follow their dreams. Got to say congrats on them winning the Hampshire youth cup as well :-) Thanks we had a great year winning league and Hampshir cup, we now have one of our players going for Saints trials soon so we are doing something right at Compton ;-)
Huffton Posted 16 May, 2010 Posted 16 May, 2010 Shame there's nothing (again) about it on the OS. Don't see why there would be. There are requests every year from lots of youth teams for players to attend, as many as possible turn up and all do a great job for the kids and representing the club.
mattyd Posted 17 May, 2010 Posted 17 May, 2010 Bristol City have no money. They are one of the teams said to be on the brink of admin so it is a non starter!
rolosfc Posted 17 May, 2010 Posted 17 May, 2010 What a top bloke! I remember Franny Benali doing a similar thing for one of my presentation nights as a kid. You don't get many people like that in football any more. Oh and Bristol City... no chance!
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 17 May, 2010 Posted 17 May, 2010 What a top bloke! I remember Franny Benali doing a similar thing for one of my presentation nights as a kid. You don't get many people like that in football any more. Oh and Bristol City... no chance! +1. Legends.
suewhistle Posted 17 May, 2010 Posted 17 May, 2010 What sort of crowds do BC get? I reckon RL must be getting a taste for 20 - 30k crowds now!
notnowcato Posted 17 May, 2010 Posted 17 May, 2010 What a top bloke! I remember Franny Benali doing a similar thing for one of my presentation nights as a kid. You don't get many people like that in football any more. Oh and Bristol City... no chance! I had Dennis Wise :smt081
RonManager Posted 17 May, 2010 Posted 17 May, 2010 I had Dennis Wise :smt081 That wasn't Dennis Wise, it was Marian Pahars. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=729357#post729357 post 17 et seq.
Gemmel Posted 17 May, 2010 Posted 17 May, 2010 What a top bloke! I remember Franny Benali doing a similar thing for one of my presentation nights as a kid. You don't get many people like that in football any more. Oh and Bristol City... no chance! Franny turned up and my nephews presentation and stayed the whole night. Absolutely nothing in it for him to still be doing the rounds, top bloke and I guess, some people are just nice guys.
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