The9 Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 Good to see, he's started the season pretty well : http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2128220,00.html Maybe it's having the weight of half his name removed from his back as per Cortese's wishes, as exclusively revealed by me on here a month or two ago!
alehouseboys Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 "La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, OXO!"* Good, albeit expected, move. Should be hot property by the end of that contract. *Hey Jude.
The Godfather Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 Excellent start to the day, glad the club have got his pro-contract quickly.
doggface Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 Good news, though I'm sure the usual dins will find something to argue about!
Teddy Nutkins Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 Good to see the promising start has been rewarded with a pro-contract. It sounds as if the lad has his feet on the ground and that A.P. will keep them there by reminding him that he's not made it yet. Interesting to read his comments about the "step- up" from youth football to men's.He talks about confidence and getting to know the senior players and how they conduct themslves. This is a massive hurdle for a youngster to make, but if he can and has the ability, he can come on "leaps and bounds". Also interested to read that he normally plays centre midfield, an area we need back-up with, so if the confidence continues and his general play improves, we may see him come in from the wide areas he is being used in now, to play more centrally. I never understood as a centre midfielder myself, i was often used in wide areas as opposed to my natural position and it was only as confidence was gained did i get a chance to play centrally.The club obviously rate the lad, even playing in a wide areas.Does A.P. intend to use the lad in centre midfield as he and the season progresses, i watch with interest.
Block 5 Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 I'm really pleased about this. It's great to see talent come up through the ranks, and a promising sign that things are working well internally.
Saint Billy Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 Great news!, lets hope he stays with us for a while and helps us back to the prem, then we wont be tempted to sell him.
JRM Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 I actually assumed he was on a professional contract already having featured on the first team last season. will be interesting to see how the youngsters progress this season, should definitely play chamberlin in the JPT and against Bolton next week to build up his experience, then league games when needed. With no reserve league this year I guess we wont know when the others are playing or doing unless the games arranged with other clubs are advertised and reported on?
Leslie Charteris Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 Good news - I hope this is just the first in a long line. I think the potential to bring on young talent is just one of the things that ML saw and liked in SFC and I am sure it is part of the five year plan. Onwards and upwards back to the promised land!
FMPR Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 I actually assumed he was on a professional contract already having featured on the first team last season. will be interesting to see how the youngsters progress this season, should definitely play chamberlin in the JPT and against Bolton next week to build up his experience, then league games when needed. With no reserve league this year I guess we wont know when the others are playing or doing unless the games arranged with other clubs are advertised and reported on? Cannot go pro till you are 17
Toomer Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 IMO the OXO kid has got a bright future, 3 year contract gives us a bit of protection from the vultures.
saintsub Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 Cannot go pro till you are 17 No you can't - he had to wait until he was 17
saintsub Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 IMO the OXO kid has got a bright future, 3 year contract gives us a bit of protection from the vultures. Totally agreed - SFC / AP would never have offered a pro contract if they did not see a lot of potential. So many youngsters never make it - but looking at the way he took that goal against Bournemouth hints at the potential start of a very exciting career. Delighted for the lad and even more delighted that he is one of ours - LOL his dad was a skate - so even better he knows where the best place to nurture his talent lies.
RonManager Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 "La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, OXO!"* Good, albeit expected, move. Should be hot property by the end of that contract. *Hey Jude. Or Batman?
alehouseboys Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 Or Batman? Nah, gotta be 'Hey Jude'... "La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la... La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la..."
SaintBobby Posted 20 August, 2010 Posted 20 August, 2010 Great to see. I saw Lallana's first game in some pre-season friendly (vs Anderlecht?). He was dreadful and taken off at half time. This kid shows the same kind of promise, so am not concerned if he's not showing utter genius at every stage just now. Well done, Alex, what an opportunity - and very well deserved.
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