SaintBobby Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 In his post-match interview after the FC St Gallen game, Adkins said "there may be 1 or 2 new players in the building by Saturday, I know there's been a lot of speculation" He then went on to chastise himself for using the phrase "in the building" http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/20110716/manager-an-excellent-work-out_2264122_2394554/0,,10280~2394554~1,00.html
krissyboy31 Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 In his post-match interview after the FC St Gallen game, Adkins said "there may be 1 or 2 new players in the building by Saturday, I know there's been a lot of speculation" He then went on to chastise himself for using the phrase "in the building" http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/20110716/manager-an-excellent-work-out_2264122_2394554/0,,10280~2394554~1,00.html In the building is no good! They have to be on the bus FFS!!
Badger Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 In the building is no good! They have to be on the bus FFS!! and together as one
Raging Bull Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 Haven't read or heard the interview but would assume as in the Cork statement he's almost 100% of the arrivals. Can't wait.
itchen_dan Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 Noticed that. Might just be able to persuade me to go on Saturday I think it'll be a good day out and again a chance to "hopefully" have another couple of quality signings to watch and get gelled with the side. Might there be a deal which involves Mills and Preston I wonder? He played another 90mins today in their friendly.
saintalan Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 In the building is no good! They have to be on the bus FFS!! ...with a smile on their face!
Thedelldays Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 ...with a smile on their face! and as long as they are honest and hard working
Badger Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 Noticed that. Might just be able to persuade me to go on Saturday I think it'll be a good day out and again a chance to "hopefully" have another couple of quality signings to watch and get gelled with the side. Might there be a deal which involves Mills and Preston I wonder? He played another 90mins today in their friendly. Perhaps we will have a graphic of Tom Finney set out in one of our stands and they will have Mills. Finney's 'mural' is fairly static but still quicker off the blocks than the lump of lard that passes as Mellor.
Thedelldays Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 I will laugh if we sign mellor...for no other reason than saintsweb has already spoken and cast him in the "shyt" bin...
Crab Lungs Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 I will laugh if we sign mellor...for no other reason than saintsweb has already spoken and cast him in the "shyt" bin... With around 20 LG1 one goals last year, some of them crackers. Lol. Don't forget Gary "Tortoise not-good-enough-for-Ipswich" Roberts as well
Thedelldays Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 With around 20 LG1 one goals last year, some of them crackers. Lol. Don't forget Gary "Tortoise not-good-enough-for-Ipswich" Roberts as well 20 goals for a poor team....but saintsweb has spoken so no thanks
benjii Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 The comment about signings was completely unsolicited so I am choosing to interpret that as indicating we have a couple of deals virtually completed.
Thedelldays Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 The comment about signings was completely unsolicited so I am choosing to interpret that as indicating we have a couple of deals virtually completed. I would think so.....at least 1 deal almost done..nige has never slipped up with quote thus far
Crab Lungs Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 20 goals for a poor team....but saintsweb has spoken so no thanks And Roberts goalscoring, assists and allround game aren't up to much either. I wonder if Nasri still wants out of Arsenal?
Saint Charlie Posted 16 July, 2011 Posted 16 July, 2011 Sounds promising, Brighton have already brought in 5 or 6 (although have lost 2) so would be good to add some real quality like we have with Cork!
supersonic Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 I will laugh if we sign mellor...for no other reason than saintsweb has already spoken and cast him in the "shyt" bin... Because he is Shyte. Everyone still goes on about his "wonder goal" against arsenal all them years ago. FFS, one toe-punt doesn't make you a good player
Matthew Le God Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 (edited) Neil Mellor scored 20 League One goals last year Neil Mellor scored 13 League One goals in 2010/11. Edited 17 July, 2011 by Matthew Le God
1976_Child Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Sounds promising, Brighton have already brought in 5 or 6 (although have lost 2) so would be good to add some real quality like we have with Cork! steady. Cork has yet to prove himself. Just because he was signed at Chelsea means nothing. He is a youngster, keen no doubt but don't go all doe-eyed on him because of his Chelsea roots. He was not good enough to play for Chelsea, that speaks volumes. Too many times I have witnessed folks heaping praise on a new player as though he were the Messiah, only to have to eat humble pie at a later date. He is one of a unit, one of a team. Let us see what he can do in the team before we start showering him with accolades and praises.
david in sweden Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Sounds promising, Brighton have already brought in 5 or 6 (although have lost 2) so would be good to add some real quality like we have with Cork! I also noted that Sven-Göran Eriksson has signed around SEVEN already for his Leicester side. The names look good - on paper - but it remains to be seen if he has the "savvy" to make the team " gell." Most of the Saints squad have had almost two seasons together, which hopefully is an advantage.
saintscottofthenortham Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 steady. Cork has yet to prove himself. Just because he was signed at Chelsea means nothing. He is a youngster, keen no doubt but don't go all doe-eyed on him because of his Chelsea roots. He was not good enough to play for Chelsea, that speaks volumes. Too many times I have witnessed folks heaping praise on a new player as though he were the Messiah, only to have to eat humble pie at a later date. He is one of a unit, one of a team. Let us see what he can do in the team before we start showering him with accolades and praises. From what we saw from Cork at the tender age of 19... From what I and others have seen of Cork at Burnley over the last few seasons, including the Premiership... From how the Burnley fans are absolutely gutted that we have nabbed him from there grasp... It's fair to say, he's a quality signing. It has f*** all to do with the fact he has signed from Chelsea, and nobody has said so. He is a very good young English Midfielder, who was going to find it rather hard to break past the likes of Lampard, Essien, Mikel, Ramieres etc, hence why he wanted to move on.
Fan The Flames Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Neil Mellor scored 13 League One goals in 2010/11. He scored 20 goals last season, 13 of them league goals. Are you autistic.
jimmysaint7 Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 He scored 20 goals last season, 13 of them league goals. Are you autistic. He is **** though, funny smith scored 35 last year yet people said he would not cut it in the championship.on average how many goals has mellor got in the champ
skintsaint Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 speaking to a Preston mate of mine even he says he is ****. He has the odd good game but is seen in the local Maccy D's too often.
skintsaint Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 even so reading their local online rag it doesnt look like Mellor is going anywhere.
Hatch Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Mellor is a useless fat lump. But then again, that was my opinion of Beattie as well, and he did OK.
Window Cleaner Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Why this sudden fixation with Neil Mellor then?? Beattie was at least a young fat lump when he joined us.
ericofarabia Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Why this sudden fixation with Neil Mellor then?? Beattie was at least a young fat lump when he joined us. Isn't he a Chelsea fan? Anyway I'm sure he's far to busy bonking girls in Chelsea shirts to be interested in us
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 It's quality much more than numbers that matter this time, but if the next two signings are as good as the last one then we should be set up for a good season. I'm hoping for a capable CB to really challenge for Jaidi's place alongside Fonte (presuming Cork doesn't play there) and the pacy forward every team in world football is forever seeking. I can hardly wait - but will have to.
dronskisaint Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 From what we saw from Cork at the tender age of 19... From what I and others have seen of Cork at Burnley over the last few seasons, including the Premiership... From how the Burnley fans are absolutely gutted that we have nabbed him from there grasp... It's fair to say, he's a quality signing. It has f*** all to do with the fact he has signed from Chelsea, and nobody has said so. He is a very good young English Midfielder, who was going to find it rather hard to break past the likes of Lampard, Essien, Mikel, Ramieres etc, hence why he wanted to move on. Agreed - For me I saw enough when he was on loan before to think that he has class, athleticism and commitment...watched the Preston away 3-2 on youtube and was reminded of how good I thoght he was then.
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 If Adkins has mentioned speculation, maybe Roberts will be one of the new players as he's the one there's been most press coverage about recently.
Chez Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 I will laugh if we sign mellor...for no other reason than saintsweb has already spoken and cast him in the "shyt" bin... you are saintsweb and you haven't.
david in sweden Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 In his post-match interview after the FC St Gallen game, Adkins said "there may be 1 or 2 new players in the building by Saturday, I know there's been a lot of speculation" "quite a lot of speculation " is an understatement, Nigel... the wires have been burning and this site must have ben near crashing during the last few weeks with the HCDAJFU thread and summer signings... so for goodness sake get a couple of new signings and shut everybody up and get on with the football.... It doesn't surprise me that nothing appears on the OS , or other media sources. Cortese's policy and discreet secrecy would confuse even the defunked NOTW investigators. WHO will we sign..? No idea, but it wouldn't surprise me to see one of Cortese's contacts bring forth another Papa Waigo or Guly !
ottery st mary Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 A player from Forest....If rumours are to believed. For me Paul Anderson..A winger who can play on either side. Long shot would be Mc Gugan or Cohen... WIFM
Chez Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 With around 20 LG1 one goals last year, some of them crackers. and he's saintsweb and he hasn't. I love this `me against the rest of the saintsweb' thing you have got going on, except its ********. Some posters like him, some don't.
Chez Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 He is **** though, funny smith scored 35 last year yet people said he would not cut it in the championship.on average how many goals has mellor got in the champ 30 in 115 games (or which 65 were starts).
beatlesaint Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 He scored 20 goals last season, 13 of them league goals. For someone who would presumably be mainly cover for Lambert and spend most of the time sat on the bench that aint bad. What do people expect FFS ?
Saint Charlie Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Where has this Forest rumour come from? I would imagine we are looking for a striker, centre back and maybe a winger. Other positions we are fine, unless someone leaves for any reason.
Chez Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 (edited) Long shot would be Mc Gugan or Cohen... McGugan has been linked with Newcastle. He looked a quality player last season. No chance. I'd of thought none of Forest players remaining would make a sideways move apart from maybe Moussi. Camp to Swansea. Forest are linked with Routledge. He'd be a decent replacement for Alex should the worst happen. Edited 17 July, 2011 by Chez
ericofarabia Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 In his post-match interview after the FC St Gallen game, Adkins said "there may be 1 or 2 new players in the building by Saturday, I know there's been a lot of speculation" He then went on to chastise himself for using the phrase "in the building" http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/20110716/manager-an-excellent-work-out_2264122_2394554/0,,10280~2394554~1,00.html Yay ..... Friday Afternon Press Conferences Ahoy ....... or maybe not
Katalinic Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 A player from Forest....If rumours are to believed. For me Paul Anderson..A winger who can play on either side. Long shot would be Mc Gugan or Cohen... WIFM Guy Moussi is out of contract - debateable as to whether we need another midfielder although he is more the "enforcer" type.
Stepgar Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 The comment about signings was completely unsolicited so I am choosing to interpret that as indicating we have a couple of deals virtually completed. I would think so.....at least 1 deal almost done..nige has never slipped up with quote thus far Totally agree, what surprises me more though is how much we seem to have a bit more clarity. Last year we knew nothing until the deal was done. Maybe other clubs have ;have refused to do business with all the secrecy. Who knows?
Thedelldays Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Totally agree, what surprises me more though is how much we seem to have a bit more clarity. Last year we knew nothing until the deal was done. Maybe other clubs have ;have refused to do business with all the secrecy. Who knows? it may be niges way...maybe it was pardew who refused to say anything...?
Thedelldays Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 you are saintsweb and you haven't. no I am not...often against the popular mind set... burley was crap wotte will keep us up guly is not that great hammond is bloody good no need to sign many players etc etc
Scudamore Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 no I am not...often against the popular mind set... burley was crap wotte will keep us up guly is not that great hammond is bloody good no need to sign many players etc etc The Adrian Durham of Saintsweb...
tttdcs Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Why this sudden fixation with Neil Mellor then?? Beattie was at least a young fat lump when he joined us. Perhaps we will now sign him as a fat old lump ?
Window Cleaner Posted 17 July, 2011 Posted 17 July, 2011 Guy Moussi is out of contract - debateable as to whether we need another midfielder although he is more the "enforcer" type. Moussi is lookin for top flight fotball somewhere or other, Seville was his preferred destination last time I heard anything.
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