Crazy Diamond Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 As first spotted by Saint Lambden of this forum, there was a rumour on a German fans website that Rickie had been linked with Hannover 96. I was asked by a website that focuses on English players plying their trade abroad to do a writeup. The bloke who runs the site has had it confirmed that Hannover have indeed had him 'observed'. Well well. Here's my article on it anyway http://lesrosbifs.net/2011/12/rumour-rickie-lambert-southampton-to-the-bundesliga/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 31 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2011 I've also had it confirmed that Jack Cork has attracted many clubs - after signing for Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 I've also had it confirmed that Jack Cork has attracted many clubs - after signing for Saints. Any idea's which clubs have had a look? Still think for this reason alone, that it's pretty important we try and get up this year or we face a really unsettling summer with most of our lads linked elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 31 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Any idea's which clubs have had a look? Still think for this reason alone, that it's pretty important we try and get up this year or we face a really unsettling summer with most of our lads linked elsewhere. A German freelancer told me "Lots of scouts (even from abroad) have taken a look on Jack Cork". So by the sounds of it, mainly UK based but European sides too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Doesnt suprise me about Cork. While his performances sometimes go un-noticed by some of our fans , he for me in by far our best CM, a class act - no suprise that other clubs are taking note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Doesnt suprise me about Cork. While his performances sometimes go un-noticed by some of our fans , he for me in by far our best CM, a class act - no suprise that other clubs are taking note. He's quality. Lacks a bit of strength at times and can be out muscled, but he does try and get stuck in whatever - and has some fantastic ability on the deck, some of the skill he used to get out of a tight spot last night at one stage was sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 If we sold Lambert I think the fans would be right to question the short term ambitions of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 31 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2011 If we sold Lambert I think the fans would be right to question the short term ambitions of the club. It's quite unlikely and probably just a case of a Hannover scout taking in a Saints game whilst in the UK. Happens all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 I still can't believe we (apprently) got Cork for £750k. If he were to go you'd be looking for 4 or 5 times that much. Quality player and still very young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 If we sold Lambert I think the fans would be right to question the short term ambitions of the club. But as there is NO indication of that happening whatsoever there is no question for the club to answer is there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 He's quality. Lacks a bit of strength at times and can be out muscled, but he does try and get stuck in whatever - and has some fantastic ability on the deck, some of the skill he used to get out of a tight spot last night at one stage was sublime. Considering his size I think he's pretty strong on the ball. He creates space for himself with ease, has a great engine and barely ever misplaces a pass. He may not spray 30 yard passes like MS (prob why he isnt given the credit he deserves) but for me he is twice the player. First midfielder on the teamsheet for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Saint Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 If we sold Lambert I think the fans would be right to question the short term ambitions of the club. I'll actually agree with you on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Considering his size I think he's pretty strong on the ball. He creates space for himself with ease, has a great engine and barely ever misplaces a pass. He may not spray 30 yard passes like MS (prob why he isnt given the credit he deserves) but for me he is twice the player. First midfielder on the teamsheet for me. Agreed. Fantastic player and looks like we got an absolute steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Doesnt suprise me about Cork. While his performances sometimes go un-noticed by some of our fans , he for me in by far our best CM, a class act - no suprise that other clubs are taking note. I agree he's quality. By far our beat midfielder and alon with Lambert should be first name on the team sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 I still can't believe we (apprently) got Cork for £750k. If he were to go you'd be looking for 4 or 5 times that much. Quality player and still very young. Plenty of clubs were interested at that price. Plenty were put off by the wages he commanded. If we're paying him anything like that he was rumoured to earn at Chelsea I can see why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 31 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Plenty of clubs were interested at that price. Plenty were put off by the wages he commanded. If we're paying him anything like that he was rumoured to earn at Chelsea I can see why. Yes, Eddie Howe said they'd all but signed him until we came in and offered him ridiculous wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 But as there is NO indication of that happening whatsoever there is no question for the club to answer is there ? Which is why i said 'if' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Why is everyone so sure Lambert won't go to, say, Newcastle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colehillsaint Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 If we sold Lambert I think the fans would be right to question the short term ambitions of the club. Well yes. And if they rotated the pitch by 90 degrees to help us defend corners and renamed the northam the jason puncheon stand, golly they would have some questions to answer. I never know if you are serious but your posts are funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Well yes. And if they rotated the pitch by 90 degrees to help us defend corners and renamed the northam the jason puncheon stand, golly they would have some questions to answer. I never know if you are serious but your posts are funny. So, you must think that if we sold Lambert then the fans just accept the decision in blind good faith. I despair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Iceberg iceberg iceberg!!!!!!! Everyone to the lifeboats!!!!! Everyman for himself!!!!!! ..........................................er um false alarm it was just a funny shaped cloud on the horizon.......... Sorry. There are some folks on here that Health & Safety dictats were invented for, it's surprising that we don't have to take our belts off and remove our shoelaces before going into SMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 So, you must think that if we sold Lambert then the fans just accept the decision in blind good faith. I despair. Depends on the replacement...in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 31 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2011 So, you must think that if we sold Lambert then the fans just accept the decision in blind good faith. I despair. Regarding the whole finishing 17th or 18th thing, I forget which, who did you have down as finishing below us? For the record, in the highly unlikely event that we were to sell Lambert, yes, you'd question what was going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Regarding the whole finishing 17th or 18th thing, I forget which, who did you have down as finishing below us? For the record, in the highly unlikely event that we were to sell Lambert, yes, you'd question what was going on. I suppose we could survive Lambert going but we would have to find a really good replacement and can't think who. Still think we will finish lower mid table, 18th is way to low btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 31 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2011 I suppose we could survive Lambert going but we would have to find a really good replacement and can't think who. Still think we will finish lower mid table, 18th is way to low btw. And the six teams that you had down as finishing below us? To say 18th exactly is putting some thought into it, so I imagine you had it all worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 I would be stunned if Rickie fancied Hannover over the Premiership... But then, big busted girls in dirndls serving top quality Bavarian bier by the stein... Where do I sign??!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 And the six teams that you had down as finishing below us? To say 18th exactly is putting some thought into it, so I imagine you had it all worked out. Hmm let me think Pompey, Cov, to name two, will give you the others in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressingon Posted 31 December, 2011 Share Posted 31 December, 2011 Iceberg iceberg iceberg!!!!!!! Everyone to the lifeboats!!!!! Everyman for himself!!!!!! ..........................................er um false alarm it was just a funny shaped cloud on the horizon.......... Sorry. There are some folks on here that Health & Safety dictats were invented for, it's surprising that we don't have to take our belts off and remove our shoelaces before going into SMS Maybe it's beacause most of them don't actually go to SMS but make their judgements based on forums & radio & newspaper coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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