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saintoaks

saintoaks

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just got back, good work out for the lads, Kelvin playing up to the crowd. All the lads signing autograpghs at the end, good incite into there training session, short passing, lethal finishing, very good to watch. from where i was sat they are very much a team with good spirit.

 

The ladies were loving Jack Cork !!

St Joan

St Joan

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Was Hooiveld there?

 

Yes he was. He took part in the warm-up exercises and the first kick around but then stood with NA and watched the second session.

Big_Bald_Si

Big_Bald_Si

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Cool' date=' thanks. Guess not really much of a chance to judge him then![/quote']

 

Well, unless he was told to join in the second session and just opted to stand around and watch, in which case we can question his attitude :)

Dig Dig

Dig Dig

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Cool' date=' thanks. Guess not really much of a chance to judge him then![/quote']

 

I heard that as soon as the ball came to him he mis-controlled it, fell over, scored an own goal and soiled himself. What else would you expect from a "Celtic reject"

S-Clarke

S-Clarke

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Just watched the video on Saints player - Forecast is back again then......he is such a waste of time, he can't even get a game at Thurrock for christ sake.

alpine_saint

alpine_saint

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Just watched the video on Saints player - Forecast is back again then......he is such a waste of time, he can't even get a game at Thurrock for christ sake.

 

Yeah, then he gives it the big "I am" around Soton.

 

One of Lowes biggest f**k ups, on a par with David Speedie in its ineptness.

for_heaven's_Saint

for_heaven's_Saint

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I heard that as soon as the ball came to him he mis-controlled it, fell over, scored an own goal and soiled himself. What else would you expect from a "Celtic reject"

 

Even if he did that every game some would prefer him to Seaborne!

Crouchie's Lawyer

Crouchie's Lawyer

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After last nights anticlimax I think the whole open training session backfired a little. I'm sure they would have got a hell of a lot more turnout had we signed some exciting players. Dont get me wrong, Im sure the few that went enjoyed themselves but Im guessing the main aim of it was to get the feel good factor up with the new stiker that never was....

Webby

Webby

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After last nights anticlimax I think the whole open training session backfired a little. I'm sure they would have got a hell of a lot more turnout had we signed some exciting players. Dont get me wrong' date=' Im sure the few that went enjoyed themselves but Im guessing the main aim of it was to get the feel good factor up with the new stiker that never was....[/quote']

I agree. I can't help thinking that this was supposed to be an 'event' to announce a couple of signings. A record breaking signing would've been worthy of an 'event' I think, but as you say, it didn't come off did it? I was still kinda hoping that they were gonna do something Steve Jobs like at the end and say "oh, one more thing........, here's JRod/Maynard!"

doddisalegend

doddisalegend

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After last nights anticlimax I think the whole open training session backfired a little. I'm sure they would have got a hell of a lot more turnout had we signed some exciting players. Dont get me wrong' date=' Im sure the few that went enjoyed themselves but Im guessing the main aim of it was to get the feel good factor up with the new stiker that never was....[/quote']

 

I get the feeling it's more aimed at the the younger fans than anything HTBH.

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oldsarum

oldsarum

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I get the feeling it's more aimed at the the younger ans than anything HTBH.

 

I'm sure that's the case I took my three kids who thoroughly enjoyed it all must have been just over 1000 there

, players were brilliant signing Autographs and having photos taken afterwards

 

Made a change form seeing all the Chav fans of Spurs/ Arsenal / Liverpool at training grounds on SKY yesterday

doddisalegend

doddisalegend

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I'm sure that's the case I took my three kids who thoroughly enjoyed it all must have been just over 1000 there

, players were brilliant signing Autographs and having photos taken afterwards

 

Made a change form seeing all the Chav fans of Spurs/ Arsenal / Liverpool at training grounds on SKY yesterday

 

My kids went with their mum had a great time, funnily enough they weren't to bothered by a lack of new signings...

pele

pele

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Some of the rubbish written on here is unbelievable. The morning was excellent, the team looked very together and everyone there had a great time. Barnard said he was a few weeks away yet, Jos seemed to be really enjoying himself hope he does the business!

Joesaint

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Just got in from work, mate told me he went and was talking to Fox, nice guy and when asked about J Rod he said he also did want to come but didnt want to hand in a transfer request because he is from the area, apperently we did have an offer accepted but a quarter to it was to late but we can expect some top loans after the prem teams sort out their squads so that they know who they can loan as loans cant go to other prem club.

 

Love my football but dont know how true anything maybe, just letting you know what I was told.

 

FWIW I love the squad we have and well excited about the rest of the season COYS

doddisalegend

doddisalegend

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Just got in from work, mate told me he went and was talking to Fox, nice guy and when asked about J Rod he said he also did want to come but didnt want to hand in a transfer request because he is from the area, apperently we did have an offer accepted but a quarter to it was to late but we can expect some top loans after the prem teams sort out their squads so that they know who they can loan as loans cant go to other prem club.

 

Love my football but dont know how true anything maybe, just letting you know what I was told.

 

FWIW I love the squad we have and well excited about the rest of the season COYS

 

I imagine the players are hoping there aren't ....

EastleighSoulBoy

EastleighSoulBoy

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Nonsense - he played at least once for Thurrock, against Dover. It will come as a surprise to no one on here that he let four past him.

http://doverathletic.com/index.php?p=matchreport&date=2011-08-16

 

ROFPML! Was there today and the GKs were setting up when a lady sat behind me started explaining who was who to her very young daughters. She asked, loudly, "Who is the person who is not Bart or Kelvin". I turned and told her it was Tommy Forecast A.K.A. Fourpast. After watching him for a while, spilling shots and not handling at all well, she said "Oh I can see why he's called that!"

 

Glad this snippet backs me up!

Saint Lindford

Saint Lindford

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After last nights anticlimax I think the whole open training session backfired a little. I'm sure they would have got a hell of a lot more turnout had we signed some exciting players. Dont get me wrong' date=' Im sure the few that went enjoyed themselves but Im guessing the main aim of it was to get the feel good factor up with the new stiker that never was....[/quote']

 

FFS get over your self. Why bring in players for the sake of it? There is a fantastic TEAM spirit at the club at the moment so why spoil it just to sign a Beckford, Maynard, Gorkass et al. Just because we have money to spend does not mean we have to spend it on a deal that may not be for the good of the TEAM. I would rather keep what we have at the moment then jeopardize it just to sign a so called marquee signing. The TEAM spirit/winning mentality means far more than signing some one for £4.5m. COYRs

doddisalegend

doddisalegend

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FFS get over your self. Why bring in players for the sake of it? There is a fantastic TEAM spirit at the club at the moment so why spoil it just to sign a Beckford, Maynard, Gorkass et al. Just because we have money to spend does not mean we have to spend it on a deal that may not be for the good of the TEAM. I would rather keep what we have at the moment then jeopardize it just to sign a so called marquee signing. The TEAM spirit/winning mentality means far more than signing some one for £4.5m. COYRs

 

Well I might not of put quite so aggressivley but I agree with what your saying.

musesaint

musesaint

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Some of the rubbish written on here is unbelievable. The morning was excellent, the team looked very together and everyone there had a great time. Barnard said he was a few weeks away yet, Jos seemed to be really enjoying himself hope he does the business!

 

Totally agree

 

I was quite shocked when I started reading this thread... full of negativity from people who didn't go.

 

It was actually a great morning. I was surprised how many people went tbh. Really good turn out. Players were excellent with the kids and young fans at the end. They all took a long time signing autographs, posing for photos and chatting. Really good to see.

 

If people want to slag this sort of thing off they should go first and then judge what they see

eurosaint

eurosaint

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Totally agree

 

I was quite shocked when I started reading this thread... full of negativity from people who didn't go.

 

It was actually a great morning. I was surprised how many people went tbh. Really good turn out. Players were excellent with the kids and young fans at the end. They all took a long time signing autographs, posing for photos and chatting. Really good to see.

 

If people want to slag this sort of thing off they should go first and then judge what they see

 

As I read this thread I am looking at a picture of my son with Jimmy Case at an open training session about 25 years ago ! (It is on the wall in my study!).

It meant a lot to him at the time and I also remember it as a great day, meeting all the players of that time !

I'm afraid that fan websites seem to bring out the worst in some people who always tend to look for a 'hidden agenda' !

I'm delighted that those who attended enjoyed it and hope that 25 years down the line they still have something to proudly look back upon !

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Micky

Micky

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FFS get over your self. Why bring in players for the sake of it? There is a fantastic TEAM spirit at the club at the moment so why spoil it just to sign a Beckford, Maynard, Gorkass et al. Just because we have money to spend does not mean we have to spend it on a deal that may not be for the good of the TEAM. I would rather keep what we have at the moment then jeopardize it just to sign a so called marquee signing. The TEAM spirit/winning mentality means far more than signing some one for £4.5m. COYRs

 

This, by far and away, this. Currently I believe we have something in the squad that money just can't buy.

um pahars

um pahars

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Totally agree

 

I was quite shocked when I started reading this thread... full of negativity from people who didn't go.

 

It was actually a great morning. I was surprised how many people went tbh. Really good turn out. Players were excellent with the kids and young fans at the end. They all took a long time signing autographs, posing for photos and chatting. Really good to see.

 

If people want to slag this sort of thing off they should go first and then judge what they see

 

My little nephews went along and they had a great time with their grandad (I was up the cricket ground painting the pavillion!!!).

 

Always thought the Club should be doing these type of days, so fair play to them. Minimal expenditure and a great way for some youngsters to see the players close up (and also good for the players to socialise with the fans).

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