Saint-Armstrong Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 ..tomorrow night against Palace. I'm going so interested to see how he gets on. (Source: Radio Solent) Thoughts?
sfc4prem Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 We'll get beat, and beat badly, if we play the kids. Crystal Palace are no pushovers, they're 3rd ffs.
paris Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Good that he's playing meaning others will be rested....
Saint_clark Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 We'll get beat, and beat badly, if we play the kids. Crystal Palace are no pushovers, they're 3rd ffs. And they're not gonna play their first team either. Besides, one youth teamer playing doesn't mean we're "playing the kids".
SNSUN Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Isn't Ward-Prowse the one we've been waiting for? I seem to remember people tipping him for big things. If so, excited! Adkins seems to have a policy of trying out a youngster in the cups where possible. Who next, Isgrove?
david in sweden Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 ..tomorrow night against Palace. I'm going so interested to see how he gets on. (Source: Radio Solent) Thoughts? at least we don't have to worry about losing 3 points and NA isn't going to let them take it easy either. Everyone has to start somewhere, so why not ? Remember those fans who said it was stupid to consider playing 16 year olds, like Walcott and Bale ... Ward-Prowse has had rave reviews for Academy nearly every time I've read about him. He deserves a chance.
peacey Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 He is an excellent player. Massive things are expected of him, and i think your all be quitely surpised!
Saint-Armstrong Posted 24 October, 2011 Author Posted 24 October, 2011 The old Claus song for James? "Ward-Prowse! In the middle of midfield! Ward-Prowse! In the middle of midfield!"
shurlock Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Good will immediately stick £3-5m on his valuation.
Big_Bald_Si Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 I say play the kids. I honestly couldn't give a sh1t about the league cup
Danbert Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Palace are playing their kids and they're third in the league.
SuperMikey Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Any idea whether he's starting or coming on from the bench? I guess if Nige is talking about his debut he'll be starting...
Saint_lambden Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Nige said on Saturday that De Ridder and Aaron Martin would start tomorrow too I think, and that Ben Reeves will be involved again.
Matthew Le God Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Any idea whether he's starting or coming on from the bench? I guess if Nige is talking about his debut he'll be starting... Adkins confirms in the interview on Saints Player that Ward-Prowse will start, as will Reeves, Bialkowski, De Ridder and Martin.
trousers Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Adkins confirms in the interview on Saints Player that Ward-Prowse will start Interviewer: "What sort of player is Ward-Prowse?" Adkins: "He's a footballer" Well, made me chuckle anyway....
St_Tel49 Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Good will immediately stick £3-5m on his valuation. Just put a 1 in front of those two numbers. That's what we normally do
dubai_phil Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Good News Far rather the Youngsters get a full match day treatment and know they are going to start in a game llike this. The game IS still important after all, but not AS important as the league. It means that in the middle of the winter on some horrid windy Tuesday night oop north when Injuries or suspensions could be a factor, at least the kids know what to expect and what is expected of them. Build the experience and have them really up for the game as well. Wise decision again from NA as usual.
Window Cleaner Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 How old is he, 16 ? yes although he's 17 next week I think. Not a particulary young age to be breaking into the first team for the Carling Cup really.
Barry the Badger Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Remember those fans who said it was stupid to consider playing 16 year olds, like Walcott and Bale ... No, I really don't.
Lighthouse Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 We'll get beat, and beat badly, if we play the kids. Crystal Palace are no pushovers, they're 3rd ffs. ... We'll get beat, and beat badly, if we play the kids. Southampton are no pushovers, they're 1st ffs
The Cat Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Good will immediately stick £3-5m on his valuation. And a £5k appearance fee into his bank account as (so I've been told by the best friend of an Academy player) that's what the nippers get if they play for the first team.
Saintandy666 Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Good good. There's been talk about him for a few years now, so will be very interesting to see how he gets on.
thornhill_saints Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15436411.stm
moonraker Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 £5k appearance fee, so if they play 2 games in one week they get £10k + normal salary (not a lot), better than some regulars i would imagine.
doddisalegend Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Alright I'm ashamed to admit I'm not up to speed on our youngsters what postion does Ward-prowse play? I imagine if he is any good Wenger will be on the phone after the match looking for his next bit of talent
Window Cleaner Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Alright I'm ashamed to admit I'm not up to speed on our youngsters what postion does Ward-prowse play? I imagine if he is any good Wenger will be on the phone after the match looking for his next bit of talent Attacking midfielder I think, hope he doesn't get hacked out of existence,looks about 12..
doddisalegend Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Attacking midfielder I think, hope he doesn't get hacked out of existence,looks about 12.. OK cheers
S-Clarke Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Really pleased about this, the kid is the next big thing - he's absolute class. He's just needed his opportunity...and now he's hopefully going to take it with both hands. He's very similar to Jack Wiltshire in the position he plays.
Littlelat17 Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 If hes starting centre mid, I guess it will be with Morgan?. NA has already said Bart, Martin, JWP De Ridder and Reeves will start.. so guessing the rest of the the starting XI will be something like BART Butterfield? MARTIN Hoover? Harding? DE RIDDER Schneiderlin? WARD-PROWSE Dickson? REEVES Forte with Guly, Lambert, Richardson, Cork, Chaplow, Dean and Davis on bench will certainly be interesting to see how we do
Window Cleaner Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 If hes starting centre mid, I guess it will be with Morgan?. NA has already said Bart, Martin, JWP De Ridder and Reeves will start.. so guessing the rest of the the starting XI will be something like BART Butterfield? MARTIN Hoover? Harding? DE RIDDER Schneiderlin? WARD-PROWSE Dickson? REEVES Forte with Guly, Lambert, Richardson, Cork, Chaplow, Dean and Davis on bench will certainly be interesting to see how we do I'm not sure that Morgan is 100% fit,took a nasty knock against West Ham,don't think NA wanted to bring him on at all on Saturday.Wouldn't be surprised if we go JWP and Chaplow in centre mid tomorrow.
John Cool Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 The old Claus song for James? "Ward-Prowse! In the middle of midfield! Ward-Prowse! In the middle of midfield!" I was thinking of "Amazing Grace"... Wa-ard Prowse, Wa-ar-ard Prowse, Ward Prowse, Ward Prowse Wa-ard Prowse, Wa-ar-ard Prowse, Ward Prowse Wa-ard Prowse, Wa-ar-ard Prowse, Ward Prowse, Ward Prowse Wa-ard Prowse, Wa-ar-ard Prowse, Ward Prowse
SuperMikey Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 It's got to be Kumbaya - James Ward-Prowse my lord, James Ward-Prowse James Ward-Prowse my lord, James Ward-Prowse Ohh lord, James Ward-Prowse.
SNSUN Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 That's two W-P's that will have played for Saints. Sign Shaun, and we must have the record.
CWD Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Good job it's half term, he might not be home until really late.
sad saints fan Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 If hes starting centre mid, I guess it will be with Morgan?. NA has already said Bart, Martin, JWP De Ridder and Reeves will start.. so guessing the rest of the the starting XI will be something like BART Butterfield? MARTIN Hoover? Harding? DE RIDDER Schneiderlin? WARD-PROWSE Dickson? with Guly, Lambert, Richardson, Cork, Chaplow, Dean and Davis on bench will certainly be interesting to see how we do Thought I saw (or heard) somewhere that Forte is injured as well.
Crazy Diamond Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 I'm going to run a clock from his first touch in a professional game to the first transfer rumour linking him with a Premier League club. Sweepstake anyone?
krissyboy31 Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 The old Claus song for James? "Ward-Prowse! In the middle of midfield! Ward-Prowse! In the middle of midfield!" I think "In the middle of the park" would suffice and fit better!
krissyboy31 Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 I was thinking of "Amazing Grace"... Wa-ard Prowse, Wa-ar-ard Prowse, Ward Prowse, Ward Prowse Wa-ard Prowse, Wa-ar-ard Prowse, Ward Prowse Wa-ard Prowse, Wa-ar-ard Prowse, Ward Prowse, Ward Prowse Wa-ard Prowse, Wa-ar-ard Prowse, Ward Prowse Nah! That tune was retired with Micky Channon.
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 We'll get beat, and beat badly, if we play the kids. Crystal Palace are no pushovers, they're 3rd ffs. You won't win anything with kids etc etc. Nigh-on 2,000 of us up there tomorrow night, I'm feeling confident: arsenal at home next round.
SW11_Saint Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Contact of mine from the club rates him "as least as good as Bale" (at comparative ages). Looking forward to seeing him. Good game to blood him in, no real pressure.
farawaysaint Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Looking forward to seeing him regularly in the england and arse sides next year :-|
doddisalegend Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 You won't win anything with kids etc etc. Nigh-on 2,000 of us up there tomorrow night, I'm feeling confident: arsenal at home next round. Then we can play the development squad and Wenger can just pick out the ones he wants and take them home with him to save time:p
John Boy Saint Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 If hes starting centre mid, I guess it will be with Morgan?. NA has already said Bart, Martin, JWP De Ridder and Reeves will start.. so guessing the rest of the the starting XI will be something like BART Butterfield? MARTIN Hoover? Harding? DE RIDDER Schneiderlin? WARD-PROWSE Dickson? REEVES Forte with Guly, Lambert, Richardson, Cork, Chaplow, Dean and Davis on bench will certainly be interesting to see how we do Is that Dixie? (that'll be lost on few youngsters) just wondered who Dean is, can't be Mr Hammond or is the next game but one ruling still in force.
Matthew Le God Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Is that Dixie? (that'll be lost on few youngsters) just wondered who Dean is, can't be Mr Hammond or is the next game but one ruling still in force. Harlee Dean
Sparky_Mark Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 young goalkeeper Jack Dovey is on the bench, finally the lad is getting a chance ahead of that complete waste of space Forecast!
sandwichsaint Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 Really looking forward to this. If NA is playing them then I'm pretty sure they are good enough! In the context of us being top (I'll write that again TOP!) of the Champs and under fairly big pressure to go straight up this is a 'relatively' low-key game and a great opportunity to blood the yoof. I for one am really looking fd to seeing the next generation; I always remember seeing Lallana come on for 15 mins away at WBA and you could see in those 15 mins that he absolutely had it, tomorrow night we will get to see a couple of our new top-boys playing mens football for a full 90 minutes. Brilliant! You stay in the pub or send your tkts back - 2000 of us will be there backing the team - Saints to win on pens after 2-2 at 90 mins and 3-3 at extra time, loving the league but you can't beat floodlit cup football!
Saint_clark Posted 24 October, 2011 Posted 24 October, 2011 I'm going to run a clock from his first touch in a professional game to the first transfer rumour linking him with a Premier League club. Sweepstake anyone? Pretty sure he had his first touch in one of the earlier rounds.
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