barney_b64 Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2459323,00.html Good News
SuperSAINT Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Great news. He's really stepped up a gear this season.
Colinjb Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 There's that announcement that was rumoured then.
Brussels Saint Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 I really like the way we do this, it makes so much sense. By having our players tied to contracts, even if we deem them perhaps not quite good enough for the Prem, their value is worth so much more in the transfer market. I'm not saying Hammond would be one of those who we would ship out if we go up, but if we wanted to, the club is in a much better place to get maximum value than if he's in his last year.
Crazy Diamond Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Indeed, that would appear to be the announcement I mentioned. Does this make me ITK now?
Toadhall Saint Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Glad to hear it TBH. He's been outstanding so far IMO.
Toadhall Saint Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Indeed, that would appear to be the announcement I mentioned. Does this make me ITK now? Probaly more itk TBH.
Big_Bald_Si Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Last season, I was always the first on Hammond's back and I really didn't rate him, but he's been great this season, and this is just what he deserves. Great work Deano.
Colinjb Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Last season, I was always the first on Hammond's back and I really didn't rate him, but he's been great this season, and this is just what he deserves. Great work Deano. My thoughts entirely. I was always hoping for a Chaplow-Schneiderlin announcement before match last season but now whenever Hamster is in there I know he will do his job more then effectively. He really has stepped up in the last 9 months and fully, fully deserves the new contract.
Appy Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Great news, was worried he wouldn't be able to step up. He has really impressed me.
Jones91 Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Yeeeeess!!! This is ****ing brilliant news! get in there! Yessssssss!!!
rooney Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Agree with the others that Dean Hammond has really played well this season. NA indicates that he works very hard in training which just goes to show, if you push yourself in this game , it brings rewards. It is great that we do not have any lazy bast..ds in the squad now.
Gingeletiss Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2459323,00.html Good News This cannot be true! Some on here, and I use Hypo as an example, claim that players and agents find it difficult to negotiate with NC, hence the fact, we made no significant signings this summer (apart from all the re-negotiated contracts, and the likes of Cork DeRidder etc)
skintsaint Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 hope he wasnt playing hard just for a new contract .. seriously good news though, everything at the club has a great vibe to it, hope it continues for a while yet.
niceandfriendly Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Sweet. Obviously haven't seen him in action "live" so to speak this season but I've always been a fan of his, so very pleased to hear this news.
hypochondriac Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 This cannot be true! Some on here, and I use Hypo as an example, claim that players and agents find it difficult to negotiate with NC, hence the fact, we made no significant signings this summer (apart from all the re-negotiated contracts, and the likes of Cork DeRidder etc) Of course you use me as an example. You are weirdly obsessed. Fwiw I never said anything of the kind.
S-Clarke Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 He's been great for us ever since he signed, IMO. Exactly the sort of CM we've needed for years. Pleased to see what we're doing with all these contract re-negotiations. Fonte next....and I think that's all our key men tied down long term.
hypochondriac Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Anyway good news, he has really stepped up this year and is probably our most improved player so far. Had my doubts but he is proving a lot of people wrong and fair play to him.
Jack Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Massively deserves it. Deano is our talisman
teamsaint Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Anyway good news, he has really stepped up this year and is probably our most improved player so far. Had my doubts but he is proving a lot of people wrong and fair play to him. he was also superb after his return from injury towards the end of last season.
sidthesquid Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 he was also superb after his return from injury towards the end of last season. He wasn't fully fit at the start of last season and the whole team suffered because he is such an influential figure. Like all the best central midfielders, everything about the team works when he is on song and you don't notice him, if he's missing/struggling then the whole team is out of kilter and nobody can work out why. I know Pardew signed him, but he is very much an Adkins type of player. He is an excellent player with seemingly an excellent and infectious attitude and signing him up again is great news.
krissyboy31 Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 (edited) he was also superb after his return from injury towards the end of last season. He was! I did think that maybe the Championship might have been a step too far for him but he has certainly stepped it up a notch and the fact that he is keeping Spiderman and Chappers out of the starting line-up speaks volumes! Well deserved. Edited 22 September, 2011 by krissyboy31
corsacar saint Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Not a fan last year,but he has been superb this year at a higher level. Enough said.
alehouseboys Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 he was also superb after his return from injury towards the end of last season. Yep, turning point for me. I was in the 'disappointed with him' camp up until then. Been top class ever since. "Na, na, na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, Deanooooooo"...good chant, hasn't been heard around SMS since Theo.
mikee Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Anyway good news, he has really stepped up this year and is probably our most improved player so far. Had my doubts but he is proving a lot of people wrong and fair play to him. Agree - most improved players so far- in order: Hammond, Richardson, Lallana, Guly, Lambert.
StVince1966 Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 most improved player so far this season.had grave concerns of his ability in this league but has performed superbly
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 He's gone from being a player I felt we needed to replace to one I feel is integral to our team in a few months. Does what he's good at very well and is an excellent captain.
hypochondriac Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Agree - most improved players so far- in order: Hammond, Richardson, Lallana, Guly, Lambert. Not so sure about Guly. He is still inconsistent for me and not hugely improved from last year. With the others I agree.
cellone Posted 22 September, 2011 Posted 22 September, 2011 Have to admit it I was in the know everything, total expert on football camp, but now he has come good I will lower my self in a how wonderful of me way to accept He is a pretty good footballer.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 23 September, 2011 Posted 23 September, 2011 I was worried he wouldn't be able to step up. I was right - he couldnt! Get rid imho only joking - probs one of the best midfielders outside the prem right now
ottery st mary Posted 23 September, 2011 Posted 23 September, 2011 Dean Hammond is a Saint and a super star..... More than that he is the Captain of the super Saints......and rightfully so.... Well done Deano.... WIFM
david in sweden Posted 23 September, 2011 Posted 23 September, 2011 Fairly obviously it's good to have your CAPTAIN on a good contract, too. Hammond has had some mixed reactions and really wasn't on top form for a lot of last season, but seems to have found the right form at the right time and is a good role model as captain.
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