saintsmike25 Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Okay just relaying a bit of information. Firstly he had offers from other clubs, I believe Anderlecht were after him and AZ in Holland. But he chose Southampton because of how he impressed he was with the city and the nice atmosphere inside it. He also loved the stadium. He's waiting for his girlfriend to come and live here in six months because she's finishing her degree/college. So lets get behind him, and from all accounts from what I've heard he is a proper sound guy. Although he's prone to swearing alot in frustration. Just a bit of useless information for everyone.
Saint-Reece Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 If anyone is interested that has twitter and hasn't started following him yet, his twitter is http://twitter.com/#!/stief87 he isn't the mot prolific tweeter but is better entertainment than Dickson, although not Jaidi and his clean s#!t
S-Clarke Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 He's a good lad, generally seems really laid back which has made it easy for him to slot in to our group. Hope we see a bit more of him on the pitch because he's got top ability.
jamesfp1 Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 I'd like to see him given a start on saturday so we can get a proper idea of this ability we've seen glimpses of
Golden Balls Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 He's looked good in the small flashes we've seen of him. Hard to take Guly out of the team with his form right now. Alex who?
offix Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 My prediction is that at the end of the season he will be well in the running for player of the year
Nutwood2 Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 If Millwall have a slow left back we should put in him. What should we put in him do you think?
Saint Stimp Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 He was impressed with the city? What a moron. Depends what he's comparing it with.. maybe the only other UK city he's visited is Hull.
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Depends what he's comparing it with.. maybe the only other UK city he's visited is Hull. or Portsmouth?
Danbert Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 He was impressed with the city? What a moron. You've never been to Belgium have you?
CFSFC Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Okay just relaying a bit of information. Firstly he had offers from other clubs, I believe Anderlecht were after him and AZ in Holland. But he chose Southampton because of how he impressed he was with the city and the nice atmosphere inside it. He also loved the stadium. He's waiting for his girlfriend to come and live here in six months because she's finishing her degree/college. So lets get behind him, and from all accounts from what I've heard he is a proper sound guy. Although he's prone to swearing alot in frustration. Just a bit of useless information for everyone. Dont work for vodafone do you?
Chez Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 But he chose Southampton because of how he impressed he was with the city and the nice atmosphere inside it. He also loved the stadium. I'd imagine wages played a big factor, they almost always do.
Reib80 Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 I saw him drinking a tea and reading the Sunday paper in ocean village a couple of Sunday's ago (during the day). He looked pretty lonely. Was gonna go say hi and welcome to Southampton but he seemed pretty interested inthe paper!
John Boy Saint Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 A few Dutch friends on holiday felt it was a bit of coup us getting him. They said there was a big feature on him on Dutch TV partly because Ajax were looking at him, but Ajax were not certain about taking him as despite him being very fast and technical, having the lungs of a horse allowing him to defend then attack and vice versa very quickly, simply because he was not greedy enough in front of goal: but looking to see who was in a better scoring position to score from. From the brief glimpses of him so far the reports are not too wide of the mark.
Rebel Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 have you been to Holland - its not all like Amsterdam! Rotterdam makes Southampton look beautiful - and Eindhoven makes it look like a city of culture!
Saint Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 I've not seen Saints play this season but I'm going on Saturday. Really looking forward to seeing him play but I'm a bit concerned with the amount of game time he's getting. I know Guly is playing well but De Ridder seems to only be getting 20 mins at the most in league games. Would really like to see more of him.
The9 Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 I'd just be happy if De Ridder got a start at home on the right, instead of playing up front for 15 minutes late on. But I'm not suggesting he starts in front of Guly at the moment, what with everything going so well and all...
hypochondriac Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 I've not seen Saints play this season but I'm going on Saturday. Really looking forward to seeing him play but I'm a bit concerned with the amount of game time he's getting. I know Guly is playing well but De Ridder seems to only be getting 20 mins at the most in league games. Would really like to see more of him. TBF it has been three games...
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 I reckon rest Guly and give De Ridder a go on Saturday. Guly has been great but he and the rest of this team can't be expected to play every game, don't we have 7 games in a month?
Saint Fan CaM Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Guly has not really earnt a starting place IMO and yet De Ridder has looked very sharp, so I reckon he deserves a start at home this Saturday.
SNSUN Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Dont work for vodafone do you? Or News of the World with tidbits of information like those! I'm also looking forward to seeing De Ridder in proper action, but as has been said he may have to wait his turn. With Guly and De Ridder on the right, and Fox, Holmes and Dickson on the left and Lallana able to play on both flanks, I retract my earlier "we need a winger" statement. With Puncheon and Oxo leaving, I figured we needed one, but with Fox's signing and his reputation for being an attacking wing back,we really don't need another.
team-saint Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 From what I've seen of him he looks a bit lightweight. I think NA is trying to let him settle in gradually which is the right approach. Remember Guly took a while to adjust last season. De Ridder will come good but he shouldn't be pushed into the team and expected to be a world beater.
Gemmel Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Guly has not really earnt a starting place IMO and yet De Ridder has looked very sharp, so I reckon he deserves a start at home this Saturday. Guly was never in my starting 11, but based on the fact he has been outstanding on the right, we've been winning everytime he comes off, i am not sure how you come up with that
Under Weststand Posted 19 August, 2011 Posted 19 August, 2011 I think NA is just trying to ease him in slowly, the English game is normally a bit of a culture shock for foreign imports. I suggest it may be a couple of months for him to become acclimatized & up to speed with the bustle & pace of the game over here. He will probably be used in the Carling cup & eased into the league gradually. But I think he will eventually grab his place & make it his.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 19 August, 2011 Posted 19 August, 2011 Guly was never in my starting 11, but based on the fact he has been outstanding on the right, we've been winning everytime he comes off, i am not sure how you come up with that It's true we've been winning - I can't disagree with that. However, I've watched him and he is not performing at the same level as his teammates and not at a level that I believe he is actually capable of. We have substitute players all over the team that are supposed to place pressure on teammates to raised standards. If Guly is getting picked whatever his performance that system will soon break-down.
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 August, 2011 Posted 19 August, 2011 From what I've seen of him he looks a bit lightweight. I think NA is trying to let him settle in gradually which is the right approach. Remember Guly took a while to adjust last season. De Ridder will come good but he shouldn't be pushed into the team and expected to be a world beater. Thats my take on it.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 August, 2011 Posted 19 August, 2011 Get De ridder him - not good enough IMHO Joke!
saintjay77 Posted 19 August, 2011 Posted 19 August, 2011 I think NA is just trying to ease him in slowly, the English game is normally a bit of a culture shock for foreign imports. I suggest it may be a couple of months for him to become acclimatized & up to speed with the bustle & pace of the game over here. He will probably be used in the Carling cup & eased into the league gradually. But I think he will eventually grab his place & make it his. Agree with this, The 1st team is settled and winning and is being pushed hard by the players not getting into the 1st team. De ridder looks good and will get his chance but Adkins is blending him in gently. The same will happen to the new number 5 who ever that ends up being. Leicester on paper look good but chucking everyone in and expecting them to do well doesn't work out very often. I am much happier with the way we seem to be doing things.
This Charming Man Posted 19 August, 2011 Posted 19 August, 2011 Whilst we're playing this well and in this kind of form, it would be madness to change the team unless forced to by injury. Don't want to upset the balance. He'll get his chance but he'll have to wait for now, no matter how good he is.
Winchester Red Posted 19 August, 2011 Posted 19 August, 2011 It's not unlike the ild Anfield Bootroom way. We'll sign you now but you're going to be in the reserves / on the bench for the first 6 months. Learn the way we play, get used to the culture. A settled side with quality pushing to get in and eventually given it's chance. Difficult to argue with
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