Dr Who? Posted 1 October, 2011 Share Posted 1 October, 2011 Bring him in, and if he does nt do the business, we ship him out again....no harm done!! I loved Beattie as a Saints player and he loves the club and the City....give him a try. Can we or might we have already invited him to training?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC1906 Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 He sat in one of the Hospitality Boxes. Source - My mate who was in the same box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 (edited) He hasn't scored for his last two clubs. He is not as good as the strikers we have. If NA thinks we need back up, let him come and train for free and prove he is worth a deal until the end of the season, but personally, IF we do need cover up front, I think we could get better on loan from the Prem. ....and another point. He caused dressing room unrest at Stoke. Do we need that amongst our harmonious squad? We didn't want Puncheon here for similar reasons. Edited 2 October, 2011 by georgeweahscousin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 He hasn't scored for his last two clubs. He is not as good as the strikers we have. If NA thinks we need back up, let him come and train for free and prove he is worth a deal until the end of the season, but personally, IF we do need cover up front, I think we could get better on loan from the Prem. ....and another point. He caused dressing room unrest at Stoke. Do we need that amongst our harmonious squad? We didn't want Puncheon here for similar reasons. 9 goals in the Premier League the season before last. 34 goals in 62 games in the Championship the pervious season before that. You can dress stats up any way you want to. Offer him a 1 year deal with an option for a 2nd year if he perfroms I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 If you had heard the managers amused/mystified response to this rumor on the radio then you'd be in absolutely no doubt as to just how improbable James Beattie's return is. As of the middle of last week, there had been no significant contact between the club and this player. Now Beattie might fancy a second go here (why wouldn't he) or maybe his agent could be trying to drum up some interest, but none of that amounts to a hill of beans in all honesty. But more than any of that, does signing aging players on (presumably) large wages seem to fit in with the clubs transfer strategy of signing promising young players at (or near) the prime of their careers ? I'll eat my hat if James Beattie re-signs for this club - and its made of tin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 If you had heard the managers amused/mystified response to this rumor on the radio then you'd be in absolutely no doubt as to just how improbable James Beattie's return is. As of the middle of last week, there had been no significant contact between the club and this player. Now Beattie might fancy a second go here (why wouldn't he) or maybe his agent could be trying to drum up some interest, but none of that amounts to a hill of beans in all honesty. But more than any of that, does signing aging players on (presumably) large wages seem to fit in with the clubs transfer strategy of signing promising young players at (or near) the prime of their careers ? I'll eat my hat if James Beattie re-signs for this club - and its made of tin. Completely this. Cannot believe this thread has been going so long. When I first heard the rumour I thought "no chance" and nothing has happened to change my mind. We don't need James Beattie, we don't need to waste money on James Beattie, James Beattie is not in form or in shape, we are clearly not, ever, going to sign James Beattie. All the James Beattie "well he was quite good two and a half years ago or something" supporters can all say "I told you so" when he is banging them in left right and centre for any other club - he's a free agent so there must be loads of teams after him if he really is that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 James isn't signing for Saints. Think he would but don't think its going to happen. More likely to go abroad quite soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 for all the virtual reallity ITk's, for or against, on this fred has anyone ACTUALLY spoken to BT, NA or indeed NC and got anything FACTUAL to add to the debate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 Apart from being his Brother-In-Law what would I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 for all the virtual reallity ITk's, for or against, on this fred has anyone ACTUALLY spoken to BT, NA or indeed NC and got anything FACTUAL to add to the debate? You mean other than the interviews with NA on the Beeb and on Solent? No, nothing factual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 If Beattie comes back then it would mean that Glenda has a chance as well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 Don't be daft Dalek, Glenda isn't the player he used to be, even you must admit that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir woody Posted 2 October, 2011 Share Posted 2 October, 2011 Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 Beatts was in town again last night and was heard to say he is likely to sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 If Beattie comes back then it would mean that Glenda has a chance as well ! his eyesight is failing, he couldnt see how Van der Vaart handled the ball sunday.' It hit the apex of his shoulder' Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 Apart from being his Brother-In-Law what would I know? No offence mate but your sister is quite tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 Beatts was in town again last night and was heard to say he is likely to sign. for who ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 for who ? Presumably "up for job seekers allowance" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Bull Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 for who ? He's teaching def people to cross the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 Beatts was in town again last night and was heard to say he is likely to sign. He was drunk and probably meant to say, "I'm likely to sing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintChrispy Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 And how to spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 No offence mate but your sister is quite tasty. I am his sister-in-law. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 As of last week Beattie has not trained with Saints at all, Adkins wanted to have a look but Cortese said No. Beatts wants to sign for us and has expressed he will take a major pay cut to do so but it seems dead in the water at the moment. Beattie has one offer on the table and that's to a America in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 No offence mate but your sister is quite tasty. You could have that wrong. diggers could be in a civil partnership with Beatts' brother...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackanorySFC Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 As of last week Beattie has not trained with Saints at all, Adkins wanted to have a look but Cortese said No. Beatts wants to sign for us and has expressed he will take a major pay cut to do so but it seems dead in the water at the moment. Beattie has one offer on the table and that's to a America in January. Interesting, as he told me 3 weeks ago in town (he was out with Bridgy on a Sunday afternoon) that he was going to train with us the following week. Obviously veteod at the last minute? Have to say he was an absolute gent and bought a round for my group after chatting with me, seems incredibly passionate about "us" (Saints) - but then again who wouldn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 Interesting, as he told me 3 weeks ago in town (he was out with Bridgy on a Sunday afternoon) that he was going to train with us the following week. Obviously veteod at the last minute? Have to say he was an absolute gent and bought a round for my group after chatting with me, seems incredibly passionate about "us" (Saints) - but then again who wouldn't? Beatts is a gent, met him a few times. However, Bridgey is a ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 You could have that wrong. diggers could be in a civil partnership with Beatts' brother...? Could be, but the again he might have a sister too and she might be fit as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 7 October, 2011 Share Posted 7 October, 2011 Beatts was in town again last night and was heard to say he is likely to sign. sign on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/9295929.Beattie_hails_the_Adkins_effect/ Nice words from Beatts although I don't know if it's gonna get him a contract!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 Just put him out of his mysery and either give him a contract or come out with a public statement to say he won't be getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 Is he training with us at the moment ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SB Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 Looks like his whole family is on saintsweb.. Surely we'd know something by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 Bring back the beats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 When NA was interviewed last week about signing Beatts he said something like "where did that come from" and then told the JB has stated he would like to return, NA replied something like, who wouldn't want to come and play for this club, its a good place to be. Personally I would like to see him come and train with us, get fit and prove he is worth a punt with a lowish wage demand, would definitely get goals with some of the service coming from the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 He's worth a trial. But, frankly he left with attitude, he's only any good when super fit (he's now 33) and he's failed at every team he's joined since his two cracking seasons with Saints. I don't think he'd last 15 mins with Nigel frankly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyR Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 He's worth a trial. But, frankly he left with attitude, he's only any good when super fit (he's now 33) and he's failed at every team he's joined since his two cracking seasons with Saints. I don't think he'd last 15 mins with Nigel frankly. Apart from his time at Sheff Utd!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaint4ever Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 At least give him a trial? what is there to lose? he was a legend for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 It would be good to have some eye candy on the bench, mind you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 It would be good to have some eye candy on the bench, mind you Agreed, it's more than 2 years since the Forum match that I starred in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 Beattie has one offer on the table and that's to a America in January. Beatts? International? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 Beatts? International? Pilchards means an MLS team and obviously knows what he/she is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 Pilchards means an MLS team and obviously knows what he/she is talking about. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=beats+international&l=1 Coincidentally featuring another Fatboy Slim. It was a joke, albeit a lame one, a joke all the same. No offence diggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 10 October, 2011 Share Posted 10 October, 2011 Maybe he should stop going to 90's so much, and concentrate on getting fit. His fitness is already questionable, I can't imagine getting wrecked is doing him any favours. I have no issue with (and even encourage) players having fun in town, but Beattie isn't even training, let alone playing football. His trips to town can't be helping his "fitness". Also, I notice his ego hasn't changed, he's still a complete bellend every time I've seen him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 11 October, 2011 Share Posted 11 October, 2011 Apart from his time at Sheff Utd!! Fair one! Part of me would love to hear 32000 Saints shouting 'Beats, Beats Beats!' after his first goal for the Club again. But head rules heart. Give him a trial but in Adkins we trust thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 11 October, 2011 Share Posted 11 October, 2011 Also, I'd love to see Kevin Keegan, Mick Channon and Peter Shilton play again… but they too are no longer fit enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 11 October, 2011 Share Posted 11 October, 2011 If we are so concerned with signing an unfit former striker can we get this one instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 11 October, 2011 Share Posted 11 October, 2011 The people that are saying that BT is unfit, have they actually seen him ? he is certainly a lot leaner than when he originally played for us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 11 October, 2011 Share Posted 11 October, 2011 The people that are saying that BT is unfit, have they actually seen him ? he is certainly a lot leaner than when he originally played for us ! There's a difference to looking slim enough to walk around a nightclub with a drink in your hand and being able to play football at Championship level. Sheff Utd took a look at Beattie a couple of weeks back and said they would be interested in him coming back there but that he was some way away from match fitness. So if we did give him a contract it would take a good few weeks to get him anywhere near match fit so surely the better option would be to wait until January and just buy someone decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 11 October, 2011 Share Posted 11 October, 2011 The people that are saying that BT is unfit, have they actually seen him ? he is certainly a lot leaner than when he originally played for us ! He is very fit now (his words) just wants to play football for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 11 October, 2011 Share Posted 11 October, 2011 He is very fit now (his words) just wants to play football for someone. Why doesn't he try Totton, Eastleigh or Sholing, seriously that is his current level and he needs to build from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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