shurlock Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Some of the scunny posts will miss him more than woolford http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=460&fid=12&sty=2&act=1&mid=2118571568 It does give us some very interesting options - for instance, Fonte could be played on the left which would free up AL as a second or support striker. However good he is, AL is wasted on the wing. Would be devastating down the middle.
Suhari Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Is that the best saints can do? 11 goals in 118 games , plays manly as a sub, their fans happy to see him go Plays like a real woman when he starts though.
cellone Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Has Antonio finally been replaced by someone better, hope so. Welcome to the club Johnathon.
shurlock Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 We've already got enough players like him in my opinion, but good luck to him and hopefully he'll become an asset. Do we? We've been short of pace all season and N'guessan is only a loan. Forte can also play on the left where we've had a problems (punch, mills, holmes). Also means that Lallana can go down the middle where he arguably has the greaest influence.
Liquidshokk Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Jeez, and I thought I was negative Welcome aboard Forte
SuperSAINT Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Good signing, I think. We lack pace, and bodies in the wide areas - This guy fulfills both criteria. Plus we have the fact that Nige knows him well from his time up there. Win-win situation, IMO.
Matthew Le God Posted 31 January, 2011 Author Posted 31 January, 2011 Unlocked just for you MLG Cheers x
Evil Monkey Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Some of the scunny posts will miss him more than woolford http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=460&fid=12&sty=2&act=1&mid=2118571568 It does give us some very interesting options - for instance, Fonte could be played on the left which would free up AL as a second or support striker. However good he is, AL is wasted on the wing. Would be devastating down the middle. Interesting idea. But I think he's best at centre back.
VectisSaint Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Just one point. Can someone clear up. Is it Forte as in Fonte, or is it Forte as in Fonte? 1 syllable or 2?
Liquidshokk Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Cant see NA taken someone on if he wasn't good. He's a clued up guy who's actually worked with him. I think he knows better than to waste the Liebherrs money as his head will be on the block
Joesaint Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Good luck to him, I rate Adkins in his buying so far seeing what I have, and happy we have added to the squad. COYS
Barry the Badger Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Some of the scunny posts will miss him more than woolford http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=460&fid=12&sty=2&act=1&mid=2118571568 . That can't be right. Glasgow saint said 99% of Scunny fans think he's ****. Looking forward to seeing him play, sounds quick.
shurlock Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Interesting idea. But I think he's best at centre back. And won't be the last time
dune Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Just one point. Can someone clear up. Is it Forte as in Fonte, or is it Forte as in Fonte? 1 syllable or 2? Fonte only has one syllable on ITV.
Gingeletiss Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Is that the best saints can do? 11 goals in 118 games , plays manly as a sub, their fans happy to see him go 5 posts!
badgerx16 Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 There is only one opinion that matters in this transfer, and that is NA's. He thinks that Forte improves his squad, and based on that NC has backed his manager. That's good enough for me.
Gingeletiss Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Not really flawless logic there. You could say Arsenal need a keeper and I'm sure they wouldn't be happy with signing Tommy Forecast and Kevin Poole. 7 posts!
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Also worth noting that he's left footed.
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 I will reserve proper judgement until he has played a few games. However, going on the majority of the S****horpe fans' comments, my friend's comments who is a scunny fan and the proven quality names that were being talked about, I am a bit underwhelmed (though happy to be proven wrong. Seaborne for instance has been better this year than I thought he would be.) I know I will most likely get shouted down for this but it does appear that funding has if not dried up then certainly been reduced significantly from last year. We do seem to be shopping for bargains somewhat. Nothing wrong with that of course when you get gems like Chaplow but it may give an insight into our future.
Give it to Ron Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 officialsaints Saints FC For those of you asking, I'm still in the office and think I will be for a while yet. Can't say any more than that at the moment I'm afraid oxo replacement??
LGTL Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 I've no idea about him, never seen him play, which is probably true for 95% of those on here. Therefore i'll hold fire untill I see him a few times.
dune Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 5 posts! Bob or Danny? http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?27799-Saints-might-be-the-biggest-club-but-do-Pompey-have-the-best-fans
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 seriously, why do you bother, the club seem to let you down every week....just with nigel adkins being manager fills you with such disapointment.. You would be surprised how many fans I talk to who are still underwhelmed by Adkins and who feel the team should be higher in the league with the money we spent. It's not a view I totally agree with but you would be surprised by the number who think that.
Gingeletiss Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 I will reserve proper judgement until he has played a few games. However, going on the majority of the S****horpe fans' comments, my friend's comments who is a scunny fan and the proven quality names that were being talked about, I am a bit underwhelmed (though happy to be proven wrong. Seaborne for instance has been better this year than I thought he would be.) I know I will most likely get shouted down for this but it does appear that funding has if not dried up then certainly been reduced significantly from last year. We do seem to be shopping for bargains somewhat. Nothing wrong with that of course when you get gems like Chaplow but it may give an insight into our future. Dear oh dear! count up our expenditure so far this window, we have spent shed loads for a Div 1 team.
NickG Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Don't let me down Nigel...another so so signing please. We will walk this league. Preperations for the championship are moving at a pace. Devils advocate and all. Excellent prep for Championship - signed three championship level players - none of them straight into first 11. Good squad planning.
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 That can't be right. Glasgow saint said 99% of Scunny fans think he's ****. Looking forward to seeing him play, sounds quick. If you search for forte on their forum then topics come up from the past few weeks and months. The majority are pretty negative to be honest. Maybe he will do a job this season but in the championship? It's a gamble at any rate.
georgeweahscousin Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Not really flawless logic there. You could say Arsenal need a keeper and I'm sure they wouldn't be happy with signing Tommy Forecast and Kevin Poole. See your point, but the players we have brought in are from a higher league.......
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Dear oh dear! count up our expenditure so far this window, we have spent shed loads for a Div 1 team. And yet were linked with players of proven quality who would have cost significant amounts. And lets also be honest that we are not a normal league one team. The majority of our purchases could have been made easily with no support from the Liebherr family.
Thedelldays Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 And yet were linked with players of proven quality who would have cost significant amounts. And lets also be honest that we are not a normal league one team. The majority of our purchases could have been made easily with no support from the Liebherr family. that post is arrogant on so many levels....
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 See your point, but the players we have brought in are from a higher league....... Again, I would say the majority of our team is better individually than a large amount of Championship teams (skates for a start). Some of our players have gone on loan to the NPC! Playing in a division higher is absolutely no guarantee of quality. Hope he is good though.
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 that post is arrogant on so many levels.... It's realistic. Just look at our gates and try telling me that what I said is not the case.
shurlock Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 (edited) You would be surprised how many fans I talk to who are still underwhelmed by Adkins and who feel the team should be higher in the league with the money we spent. It's not a view I totally agree with but you would be surprised by the number who think that. Is that the little knitting club you hold in high-street coffee shops slagging off managers in earshot? The last time you opened your mouth and dispensed your wisdom, we went on our Xmas run - thought you would have learnt your lesson. Edited 31 January, 2011 by shurlock
Weston Saint Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 officialsaints Saints FC For those of you asking, I'm still in the office and think I will be for a while yet. Can't say any more than that at the moment I'm afraid oxo replacement?? NineteenCanteen on 17:41 - Jan 31 with 188 views Lambert allegedly catching flight to Newcastle according to TalkSport
Gingeletiss Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 And yet were linked with players of proven quality who would have cost significant amounts. And lets also be honest that we are not a normal league one team. The majority of our purchases could have been made easily with no support from the Liebherr family. What are we then? last time I looked, we were league 1!
Thedelldays Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 It's realistic. Just look at our gates and try telling me that what I said is not the case. look at sheff wed gates..? so what, at the end of the day, we are in division 3
david in sweden Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Is that the best saints can do? 11 goals in 118 games , plays manly as a sub, their fans happy to see him go but he's probably good on assists..
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Is that the little knitting club you hold in high-street coffee shops slagging off managers in earshot? The last time you opened your mouth and dispensed your wisdom, we went on our Xmas run - thought you would have learnt your lesson. No need for personal abuse. I said it wasn't a view I totally agreed with. If you remember that story correctly, I also said that we were unaware that Adkins was there at the time and were suitably embarrassed. If however he heard what we were saying at it spurred him on to our christmas form then really you should be thanking me
NickG Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 but he's probably good on assists.. 4 this season. Going from first to regular in CCC to sub in League 1 - still some moan!
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 What are we then? last time I looked, we were league 1! We are league one yes but we do not have a league one fanbase, facilities or (in the main) players and setup. Hence why we are not a normal league one team (normal being the likes of Orient and Bournemouth.)
SFCDan Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 7 posts! 3,073 posts! Sorry, what's the point of this game?
Thedelldays Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 We are league one yes but we do not have a league one fanbase, facilities or (in the main) players and setup. Hence why we are not a normal league one team (normal being the likes of Orient and Bournemouth.) brighton are not a normal league 1 team, neither are huddersfield, charlton, sheff wed
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 (edited) 3,073 posts! Sorry, what's the point of this game? You aren't allowed to have an opinion which goes against the accepted view or you get personal abuse or told you are a plant. I thought you knew that. Edited 31 January, 2011 by hypochondriac
Jack Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Good signing IMO, gives us options. As long as he's not Oxo's replacement Just think about: - - - - - - -Lambert - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lallana - - - - - - Forte - - Morgan - - Chappers - -Oxo or - - - - - -Lambert - - Barnard - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Lallana - - - - - - - - Forte - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - Oxo - - - - - - -Morgan/Chappers - - - - - Either would be a ridiculously good front 6 at this level
Jack Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 And not forgetting Guly can fit in there in place of any of them
Turkish Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Sounds very similar to Antonio, which will have some creaming themselves. Physically strong and quick but inconsistant and not a great football brain, probably make a great "impact player" at this level and lets hope the "superb coaching and sports science can improve the parts of his game he is lacking in.
Under Weststand Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Adkins knows the player obviously likes him & thinks he can do a job for us, so I guess we have to trust his judgement. Welcome to Saints & lets hope you can do the buisness for us.
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 brighton are not a normal league 1 team, neither are huddersfield, charlton, sheff wed Do you think Brighton and Huddersfield are bigger clubs than saints then? In terms of fanbase, facilities and personnel?
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 31 January, 2011 Posted 31 January, 2011 Welcome Jonathan - looks like you've a few doubters to win over so all the best!! We asked for pace, NA had brought in pace, hopefully he'll do the business.
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