benjii Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Not true, he was regularly rotated with schneiderlin and Chaplow. The fact he was on the bench would indicate he was neither injured or ill. Really? Don't remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yate Saint Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 I'm glad he recovered from the poo poo's he had the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 I'm glad he recovered from the poo poo's he had the other day. tbh I found it staggering how so many people had dropped him from their choice of teams, not just from the 11...but from the subs. He'll play most of the season for us, baring injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Always says he is a key part to our team and will play whenever possible. Was superb towards the end of last season, and carried on that form yesterday. Cracking goal as well. It's good that we have so many options depending on the opposition in the middle of the park. Will be hard to leave 1 of the 4 CM's out of the 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Hammond really was very good yesterday. And his goal was absolutely superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 I suspect that Hammond isn't the first name on the team sheet, and not necessarily even the first pick midfielder, but Adkins obviously rates him, just as he rates Schneiderlin, Cork and Chaplow. Like last season Adkins will pick the midfield to suit the opposition and rotate it regularly to keep the players fit and fresh. Fair enough. Hands up he did very well yesterday, if he continues like yesterday I would now say we have a quartet of central midfielders which gives me great hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Hammond played well yesterday in a team that collectively were well on top of their game. Leadership is not about looking good in a good performance. What he was criticised for by the current Saints first teamer, was going missing in a tough away match when he wasn't playing well, at a time when other players were letting their heads drop. That is the time real leadership comes into play. Yesterday he played well and scored a good goal, now he has set the standard he has to maintain it. If he can play well and lead and lift the team when we are playing badly he can be called a real leader. My view is that he isn't and when the going gets tough he will go missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 My view is that he isn't and when the going gets tough he will go missing. Going on your past record he's going to have a cracking season then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 In our previous years in the Championship I always thought we were lacking 'something' in central midfield. Don't think that will be the case this time around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethallee Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Hammond looked as if he has benefited from a good pre season. lots of energy and combined well with cork. i reckon it was a tough decision on who to play in centre midfield but i suspect Leeds dirty tactics was a big factor. Morgan may of reacted badly to some of the tackles yesterday. thought chaplow looked good when he came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 I am quite happy to hold my hands up about Hammond and say I was wrong. Games seemed to have passed him by in the last 2 seasons, and I always felt Cork and Morgan should be our starters. But fair play to the lad, he's proved me and a lot of others wrong because he bossed that game yesterday. And he scored a cracking goal too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Southamptons midfield will be the best in the NPC this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Southamptons midfield will be the best in the NPC this season. Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Looked very fit and strong yesterday, in fact, wow, one pre-season with Adkins and he has done so well, playing a game like we played yesterday, hassling and chasing the ball down really does drain you as a player, but we did it so well and kept it up for the whole game, rarely did you see a player struggling. Mentioned a few times how fit, strong and up for it we looked. But back to Hammond, I got it wrong, he had a great game yesterday. What a Midfield we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Thought Hammond was excellent yesterday but was really impressed with Chappers when he came on on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Going on your past record he's going to have a cracking season then. We'll see. I hope he does but one game doesn't make a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 We'll see. I hope he does but one game doesn't make a season. Neither does judging him on one poor away game, as you seem to have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Neither does judging him on one poor away game, as you seem to have done. My judgement of him is based on watching two seasons performances. Going overboard about one good performance doesn't make him the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 My judgement of him is based on watching two seasons performances. Going overboard about one good performance doesn't make him the answer. Just because you wanted your bum chum Howard. Get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 he had a good game today dont think hes our best midfielder but was strong at times today cracking goal to boot! I'd agree with this post. He had a good game and a great finish (as all 3 goals were in differing ways). Classy team performance. Hammond does need to get more goals as he seems capable of (Peterborough). I believe the commentator mentioned that's his first goal at St Mary's in 1.5years/15 months, something like that. Not taking anything away from him cos he played well but I was surprised when Pardew spoke of Dean being an attacking midfielder as he doesn't strike me as attacking, although evidently not defensive either. Good game, good performace. Pleased to see Dean with a great touch at times which I am hoping remains as his touch in the past has let him down. Well done Deano - keep it up. I would agree Morgan and Cork are classier, higher quality players but it's horses fopr courses. Cork looked very assured so I'm over the moon as the pre season and coaching and management of Adkins and team. FINALLY a good start. Long way to go mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Thought Hammond was excellent yesterday but was really impressed with Chappers when he came on on the right. This. I thought chapps was terrific when he came on, gave us a real edge. Surprised he didnt get booked though, even at three nil up he was flying in like a terrier on a rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Saint Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 is sh*t, he offers nothing, cant tackle, cant pass offers nothing is not a leader and is not up to it at this level. Discuss...... Not normally a big fan but MoM on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondo Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 is Chaplow the new CMFG - but on the right? discuss.... btw i can't start a thread!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 All our CM's played well yesterday, Deano's goal was superb, and it's great to see such variety and quality in the squad in that area. Deano will have poor games, as will Cork, Chappers and Morgan... the important thing to remember is that when this happens, not to get on their backs but support them back because we know they are all very good and capable players. We are lucky to have them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Just because you wanted your bum chum Howard. Get over it. You should get treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 You should get treatment. derry...... you need to go to specsavers. If you have based your comments on Hammond over watching him for two seasons then you have been watching someone else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 derry...... you need to go to specsavers. If you have based your comments on Hammond over watching him for two seasons then you have been watching someone else... It's his fa coaching badges which mean his opinion is right and yours is wrong. Everyone knows this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Like many supporters I am so pleased to know that we have four very good midfield players to select from.. Let us hope they all stay on top of their game and give the Manager selection headache every week. To be fair derry.....our Manager tends to agree with most Saints supporters in that Hammond is an integral part of the side and respected by his team mates....He will be in the side more often than not...let us hope the other midfielders Morgan and Chappers push Cork and Hammond all the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Southamptons midfield will be the best in the NPC this season. I think we'll have to go some to beat Nolan and Parker if he stays at West Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnutman Posted 10 August, 2011 Share Posted 10 August, 2011 Was really impressed with him last night (first game of the season for me yesterday) , looked a lot fitter than last season and seems to have picked up some extra pace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 10 August, 2011 Share Posted 10 August, 2011 I thought he got caught in possession a few times on Saturday. Great goal though, so you tend to forget about the things he may have done wrong. Can't say I was terribly impressed by him or Cork on the day, but perhaps I have got used to our central midfielders totally dominating games. I have to remember that we've stepped up a league so just competing is desirable. Leeds also had the extra man when Howson dropped in, so considering that fact, perhaps Cork and Hammond did a very decent job after all. Great competition for places in there right now. Morgan looked good when he came on and Chaplow is perfect to bring in to add that extra bit of energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 August, 2011 Share Posted 10 August, 2011 btw i can't start a thread!! Why not? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 10 August, 2011 Share Posted 10 August, 2011 is sh*t, he offers nothing, cant tackle, cant pass offers nothing is not a leader and is not up to it at this level. Discuss...... ..think you were a tad over-zealous with that particular comment Turkish. At least he looked a darn sight better in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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