Winchester Red Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Alps. I'm sure you're a nice fella and all that but.... Do you ever see the positive side on anything. I only ask becasue I wouldn't even have thought of the negative you just found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 January, 2012 Author Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Jason Puncheon @jasonpunch Thanks for all the positive tweets...we all make mistakes but it's about learning from them..can't wait for training tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stattmeister Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 If NC & NA can put the past behind them so should we, lets give the lad a chance. Yep, agree. As others has said, he can be a match winner so lets see what he can do... he'll be a little bit off of the pace in terms of fitness though, no? Probably needs to delete his tweets as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Seriously, i am totally stunned by this. I could not see a way back for him what so ever - especially after his comments the other day. Now as fans let's get behind him if he wants to play for us. I'm still not 100% sure how stable he is....! but I think the last thing he will need now is us lot getting on his back as soon as he makes a wrong choice or a wrong pass. At the en dof th eday, when on song, he is a premiership player - there's no denying that. So let's hope we can get the best out of him because if we can he's a huge player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 He's been a **** in recent times to be sure, however if Adkins and the club have put the problems of the past behind them and wish to start playing him then the fans should give him a chance when he's out there playing and hope he gives his best, since his best is very good at this level. I don't think the club would hang about in taking back him out of the team if he half asses it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 lallana must be more injured than we thought. Let's not look at it in that way...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 (edited) I suspect, that his behaviour had mightily f*cked off Cortese and he has been waiting for an apology. Being a man of principle (or, is that petty?!), Cortese has still been waiting for that apology. It's taken 18 months and Puncheon has realised he has to swallow his pride for the sake of his career. I suspect that they had this chat on Monday night/Tuesday morning and decided that Puncheon putting himself in the wrong by posting a daft remark which he could then apologise for was the way to go, hoping that everyone chose to ignore the elephant in the room of the previous misdemeanour. Personally if they're all happy and it benefits the club, I'm fine with it, but I'm taking the whole PR stunt with a pinch of salt. EDIT : Also, if Puncheon had just said "sorry" with nothing having happened recently, the focus then would be on "what was he apologising for?" and "why now?" whereas now there's a spurious tweet given as the reason and people aren't bothered about the previous stuff. The fact that the tweet was utterly nonsensical and out of character with Puncheon's exemplary behaviour in training and playing with the kids when asked to, doesn't seem to warrant questioning. Then again, as I've said, I'm not that bothered, I just think it's mildly comical to see everyone just ignore it like it never mattered anyway. Edited 25 January, 2012 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 I think the bloke's been an idiot for some of the things he said but if he's willing to settle and realise some of his potential I think he'll be like a quality new signing. I would give him a 2nd chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 I'd be interested to know how much involvement NA had in all this. We will never know obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Red Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Jason Puncheon @jasonpunch Very happy man right now..thankful that everything is sorted..now let's get to the premier league COYS Probably time to change your twitter avatar to something a little more positive then eh Jason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 I hope our idiots don't boo, the team is really struggling at the moment so some fresh legs will be welcome and for Puncheon's sake he can't afford to give less than 100%. It won't do us any favours if we boo and if he can stick a goal past Cardiff that wins us a game I won't go as far as to say all will be forgotten but we know how fickle football is. If he can get up to full fitness quickly, plus Lallana and Jos not being out for long, Rickie, Fonte and Chaplow back and a couple of badly needed new faces, we might be able to turn our form around soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Jason has grabbed an oar and is back on board, rowing in the same direction with us, and we are delighted with that. I'm confused. Back onboard the bus but trying to row it? Perhaps that's where his problems started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 He sounds very happy on twitter, or at least is seeming to convey that happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 (edited) Haven't read the whole thread, so it may have been mentioned several times before - but if that statement "from Puncheon" was not actually written by Cortese I will eat my hat. "If you want to play football this season you will issue a statement, and this is what it will say......" Edited 25 January, 2012 by kpturner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 This is ****. I'm gonna lose my voice from groaning loudly and swearing, especially if Guly and JP start. Nightmare. (seriously though, fair play to him for apologising, and NC for forgiving him. Let's hope he's like a new signing. Welcome back Punch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Let's be honest, I think NC has played this whole situation fantastically well. We've been in the driving seat from day 1 and were never dictated to by him - he's now managed to u-turn it so he's back playing for us. I think NC deserves a bit of appreciation for how he's dealt with all t his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Bus? Boat? Let's get all over cover for the Saints bus. [video=youtube;---1WSwwN6A]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=---1WSwwN6A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 I have not been happy with Puncheons behaviour in recent times. But Im not one to abuse a player either. Im pleased for the club the player and the fans that he has had the balls to apologise to those he has offended> It is to our benefit (the Team) and puncheon this has ben resolved. he is once more a saints player and I will get behind him as I hope my fellow supporter do. Welcome back on board what ever mode of transport we may be on Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 No reason to think Puncheon will have to play wide right, he was most successful at the side of a diamond (like for Millwall oddly enough) and on the left. He could easily get a run ahead of Falque, who played both on the left and in the middle at times on Monday.It would also prevent us from having to play Cork wide right. In reply to Clifford, I recall Pardew stating that he coached Puncheon to be always looking to attack the goal. It'll be interesting to see how he does in an Adkins game plan.Glad he's back in the fold, although I had trouble reading this and eating my lunch at the same time:"Thankfully Nicola is a forgiving person who has the Club's interests at heart, he has told me that the slate has been wiped clean and I can have a fresh start." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 If he knuckles down for his place and puts in some of his 'contract earning' performances it can only be a good thing for us. The squad's just so thin and I'd rather have him available for selection than not, even if he bench-warms and acts as backup. Whatever's been said and done, Punch has a lot to offer on the pitch. If the management are willing to give him a second chance I think it's important to actually give Punch a last opportunity to shine, if he's still capable of it. Booing the first moment he makes a mistake (or, er... walks on the pitch) certainly won't help. Whether he's truly sorry or simply wants a chance to get to the Prem is quite another issue, but I say we're better off using him as necessary and dumping him later on if it doesn't work out than to continue to struggle with makeshift players in the right mid position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints4Prem Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Bus, Boat, rowing boat shows we got lots of money as we are now diversifying with our transport! It will be interesting to see how Puncheon tries to win the fans around he certainly needs to start well. I think this was always likely to happen as I saw somewhere that he was having a meeting with NC and a league rep? Well done NC for giving him a second chance and hope it did not take too much of your valuable time whilst you are finalising some more signings ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 haha. I said yesterday that he should be put in the 1st team as he is fired up. No other motivation needed - he does well, then good. He does badly, then he has proved he is full of hot air. Seem to recall the reaction to this was that I was talking bull's hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Safe to say I was not expecting that! Nice bit of PR work from Cortese. Puncheon showed him up in public and surprise, surprise, the first line of Puncheon's statement mentions what a top bloke he is. Cortese cracks me up. On another note, as much as I dislike the bloke, he is exactly what we need right now. Stick him in the team against Millwall - the perfect game for his comeback. A low key game, away from home. If he scores or plays a blinder, all will soon be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Breaking news: Saints squad take the new bus/boat across Southampton Water to Staplewood for training this morning: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Clean slate and all that. He could turn into a hero in the next 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Probably time to change your twitter avatar to something a little more positive then eh Jason? Preferably something that doesn't contain an American spelling and a wrongly conjugated word... "Spreaded" ? You mean "spread". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 This smacks of desperation from the club. Are waving the white flag on transfer activity Nevertheless, it might turn out well if he is hungry and keeps his mouth shut. Could be like a new signing. Wonder if NA was consulted by NC?Trust you to find the negative you massive **** ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Chap, let's not tar all with the same brush eh? I've never booed anyone in a Saints shirt.[/quote me to good news if true we been crying out for a talented players who offer different options and it takes a big man to say sorry but i expect those haters will leave guly alone for awhile to start on puncheon again even if he played great . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 He is a decent player and will help us, so lets put the past behind us! Very true but as I've posted several places, our problem isn't the Chairman, the manager, the players, it's the twelfth man. The twelfth man has been failing and needs to get 100% behind the team, the club and give it the final push towards promotion. Patience is a virtue but at Saints it's the difference between success and failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 there has been very little said about lallana's injury. the thought has crossed my mind his injury is long term therefore saints decided to make peace with puncheon rather than go out and spend on a new player. could be totally wrong but the fact it has been quiet about lallana injury status plus lallana hasn't tweeted for a few days which is not like him makes me think there is more to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Clean slate and all that. He could turn into a hero in the next 3 months. It could be an amazing turn around for the lad. I remember how good he was for Milwall at this level and I'm quite excited by what a fired up and montivated Punchon could bring to us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Quality, Minty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 there has been very little said about lallana's injury. the thought has crossed my mind his injury is long term therefore saints decided to make peace with puncheon rather than go out and spend on a new player. could be totally wrong but the fact it has been quiet about lallana injury status plus lallana hasn't tweeted for a few days which is not like him makes me think there is more to it. I think his scan is today IIRC. So no one knows anything yet, not even the bloke who told me it was long term at the match! Will have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 there has been very little said about lallana's injury. the thought has crossed my mind his injury is long term therefore saints decided to make peace with puncheon rather than go out and spend on a new player. could be totally wrong but the fact it has been quiet about lallana injury status plus lallana hasn't tweeted for a few days which is not like him makes me think there is more to it. Thought they said it was his groin but you never know with Saints, he could've lost a leg for all we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 In other news, in the last 10 minutes Guly has created a Twitter account, slagged off Ben Reeves' choice of boots, apologised to Cortese, and is now expecting people to stop slagging him off every time he puts a pass 5 yards from its target. Clearly Ryan Dickson is doing twitter wrong. He needs to stop going on about Celebrity Big Brother and start insulting chairmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 WTF??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Breaking news: Saints squad take the new bus/boat across Southampton Water to Staplewood for training this morning: Brilliant Minty. High time the club purchased a Hovercraft and really did use it to transport the squad back and forth. I can forsee the day when Staplewood is developed further and a Hovercraft becomes a regular service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Be interesting to know how fit Punch is. Didn't play much for QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint dyer Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 We should all get behind him. Can be a hero for us. In Adkins and cortese we trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Breaking news: Saints squad take the new bus/boat across Southampton Water to Staplewood for training this morning: More like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 We have just bought one of those yellow quack quack things that go around london and then in the thames and the oars are a back up. Jason will be driven to millwall on the quack quack for an amphibious assault on the new den. Lets get behind the bloke and hope he does the buisness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Incidentally it's clever from Cortese too, because if he plays well, his sale price will sky rocket for any potential summer transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Well done Southampton Management for giving this lad another chance he probably does not deserve. I hope he rewards it with good behavour from now on. The ball is very firmly at his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonist Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Very true but as I've posted several places, our problem isn't the Chairman, the manager, the players, it's the twelfth man. Bloody Bialkowski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Puncheon is a prize tosser still, and was rubbish the last time he played for us. Bad attitude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Great news, decent player at this level, let's hope he can get up to speed quickly because he will certainly give us options either as a starter or from the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Windmill Arm 2 I am very disappointed in you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 It was clearly a difficult situation for both parties. To be fair to Puncheon he looks to have backed down, and we have given him a graceful way to do so. His words are right, if he can back them with actions then we should welcome him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Adkins was smashed when he was driving last night... Blimey! a JoCo transport, next we'll bee seeing underwater hotels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 25 January, 2012 Share Posted 25 January, 2012 Bloody Bialkowski. He's the 21st man. You want to be looking at Butterfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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