Monk Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Both being considered for the Holland game to replace Bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Graham it is then. No f**king way Lambo will be called up, more chance of Nugent surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Source? Lambert easily has the quality to play internationally, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Sauce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Source? Lambert easily has the quality to play internationally, IMO. Consider it, Lambert ahead of Oxlade-Chamberlain. Not in a million years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 25 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Noel Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Consider it, Lambert ahead of Oxlade-Chamberlain. Not in a million years. Chamberlain isn't a striker though. I'd imagine they're looking for an out and out goal scorer similar to Bent. Graham is a good shout though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Noel Blake Que? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 As daft as it sounds, it's also pretty logical. Name another striker that's been as prolific over the past couple of years and you're probably talking about someone who is A) not English and B) Has already been thought of. That said, if it's going to be between those two, you imagine it's Graham, simply because he's a Premier League player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 If Jay Bothroyd can get a cap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Chamberlain isn't a striker though. I'd imagine they're looking for an out and out goal scorer similar to Bent. Graham is a good shout though. I meant it more of a bit of perspective not like for like comparison. Rickie Lambert will not be playing for England any time soon. I will streak through St Mary's during our next home game if proven otherwise. He is a wonderful f**king player, our wonderful f**king player but international? Cover me in honey and call me Mary that's not a f**king possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Pearce has also watched a few of our games recently, so has a good idea as to what Lambert could offer. Not sure I'm massively keen on the profile this will bring though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 25 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Brian Eastick watched the Southampton game today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Que? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_BlakeYeh, the Skate that used to have letters after his name...................O.G!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Surely Grant Holt would be considered before Rickie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Surely Grant Holt would be considered before Rickie? Very good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 I'm surprised Danny Graham didn't get an initial call up. 2nd highest English scorer in league behind Rooney. looking at the squad, there are some debatable decisions. Theo ahead of AOC!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 25 February, 2012 Share Posted 25 February, 2012 Theo is an experienced international and terrific player. Where has this stuff against him come from? Seems to be the fashion to write him off these days. He's one of the biggest threats in an inconsistent and often poor side, still a fantastic player who'd be in huge demand if he was to leave. he is anything but right now....his form is appalling and does not deserved to be picked what so ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Theo is an experienced international and terrific player. Where has this stuff against him come from? Seems to be the fashion to write him off these days. He's one of the biggest threats in an inconsistent and often poor side, still a fantastic player who'd be in huge demand if he was to leave. Nothing against Theo, but AOC has been playing a lot better than him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Lambert will score goals in the premier league. I am amazed he ended up with us for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Charteris Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Claridge was gushing over Rickie on the Football League Show just now. He could certainly do a job in the right formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 No chance of an England call up for Rickie. Sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Lambert is a fantastic footballer, oh how I LOL at the f*cking divs who were slagging him off a little over a year ago as being a lazy c*nt whose legs had gone. Technically he is first class, his touch, control, vision and finishing are premier league class. There is no doubt here is a player who has been good for a club but also a club that has been good for a player. RL has always been a good goal scorer but in the last 2 season show he is also a great footballer,he is fitter and sharper now than he's ever been and the best striker in the championship because of us, We've got the best out of him. But i love Rl because hes a good guy as well as a good player. If it wasn't for SFC rickie lambert would still be in league one, wondering what might have been, if it wasn't for RIckie Lambert SFc might be as well, a match made In heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Lambert is a fantastic footballer, oh how I LOL at the f*cking divs who were slagging him off a little over a year ago as being a lazy c*nt whose legs had gone. Technically he is first class, his touch, control, vision and finishing are premier league class. There is no doubt here is a player who has been good for a club but also a club that has been good for a player. RL has always been a good goal scorer but in the last 2 season show he is also a great footballer,he is fitter and sharper now than he's ever been and the best striker in the championship because of us, We've got the best out of him. But i love Rl because hes a good guy as well as a good player. If it wasn't for SFC rickie lambert would still be in league one, wondering what might have been, if it wasn't for RIckie Lambert SFc might be as well, a match made In heaven. Good post! What Turkish said. It really is kinda a pipe dream, lala land if you like, the idea that RL will get an England call up, but if it happened, I'm sure that no Saints fan would begrudge him the chance, we'd probably all believe he could put a good shift in, he is that good. Unfortunately Rickie Lambert to most football fans is "that big lad in the lower leagues who scores a **** load of goals". And he plays for Southampton, one of the least fashionable clubs going, yea we might be winning all the time and that helps the image, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Well I don't agree. It's just an opinion, but when I've watched them he's still been one of their most likely to make something happen. His form has never dipped to Arshavin, Rosicky or Gervinho standards. He'll pick up and people will pretend they weren't slagging him off all season. We've already dropped him for a major tournament and put in pathetic performances. I want him in the team, let alone the squad. adrian...he has been utterly shocking lately........hopefully that will change today will be tragic, bale walcott and OxO on the same pitch...NOT playing for saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Lambert is a fantastic footballer, oh how I LOL at the f*cking divs who were slagging him off a little over a year ago as being a lazy c*nt whose legs had gone. Technically he is first class, his touch, control, vision and finishing are premier league class. There is no doubt here is a player who has been good for a club but also a club that has been good for a player. RL has always been a good goal scorer but in the last 2 season show he is also a great footballer,he is fitter and sharper now than he's ever been and the best striker in the championship because of us, We've got the best out of him. But i love Rl because hes a good guy as well as a good player. If it wasn't for SFC rickie lambert would still be in league one, wondering what might have been, if it wasn't for RIckie Lambert SFc might be as well, a match made In heaven. I agree my drunken friend...I can safely say that lambert has earned himself a legend ALMOST...should saint ago up, well and truly in the bag IMO throw kelvin davis into that too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 26 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Can I just reiterate, this isn't a 'Rickie should be playing for England' this was during a 30/40 minute conversation with a member of the coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Is Rickie good enough, with out doubt he is, will it happen unfortunately not........I'd love it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Can I just reiterate, this isn't a 'Rickie should be playing for England' this was during a 30/40 minute conversation with a member of the coaching staff. Maybe include useful info like this in the opening post then...? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Is Rickie good enough, with out doubt he is, will it happen unfortunately not........I'd love it though Never mind our thoughts on the matter I'd be so chuffed for Rickie, he seems such a down to earth guy I think he might spontaneously combust with pride and I think he'd put in a hell of a lot more effort than some of the overpaid premier league chancers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshephard3 Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Bothroyd, Nugent and Campbell. If these guys can get in squads so can Lambert. The question is whether SFC want or need the hype that would inevitably surround this, a quick turn around from League 1 to the national squad would get all sorts of horrible little journalists in his face. We don't need that IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 if I was a norwich fan and lambert got in ahead of Holt...I would be furious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Why are Southampton FC considered unfasionable?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildgoose Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 adrian...he has been utterly shocking lately........hopefully that will change today will be tragic, bale walcott and OxO on the same pitch...NOT playing for saints I saw them at the Emirates when Arsenal won 7-1. They both played very well but Oxo was different class. Every time he touched the ball the crowd was buzzing. Theo was great too though, was good to think they both came for Saints! (though I wish we still had them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongoNeil Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 I sincerely hope Rickie doesn't get a call-up. It would be the worst possible time for the inevitable drop in form that would accompany it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 I sincerely hope Rickie doesn't get a call-up. It would be the worst possible time for the inevitable drop in form that would accompany it. Or a massive boost for the team coming into the run up,it could go either way?,iif RL did get a call up it could do wonders for the team as they may believe that playing for saints the possibilities are endless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 In a selfish way I do not want Rickie being called up for England and having his head turned by c*cks like Rooney with how great the wages they are getting at their Premiership club and as an England international now he should be expecting so much more or should be turning out for a so called bigger club. Seen it before with Saints players and unfortunately will probably will see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 if I was a norwich fan and lambert got in ahead of Holt...I would be furious Why? Lambert is on a different level technically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 don't want Lambert distracted by an England call up. This run in is going to be tough enough as it it is. Besides he's injured isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Why? Lambert is on a different level technically. don't be daft.....holt is as good as lambert and is now proven in the prem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 ... Thibk its a shame for someone like Lambert that he obviously was not 'spotted' as a raw talent when 22, 23 and then got to work with decent top level coaches when younger - had he doen so, think he has teh talent and physique to have been up there with a Shearer.. cant see Pearce having gone for 'youth' picking a 30 year old for his first cap... and as much as someone like Lambo deserves his moment in the spotlight simply for working so hard these last 3 seasons and getting probably into the best shape of his life... does go against the idea that we should really be developing the next generation for England now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 don't be daft.....holt is as good as lambert and is now proven in the prem I think Lambert is better. How many starts has Holt made this season and how many goals, is it double figures? If we were to get to the PL I can't see Lambert being on the bench much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 I think Lambert is better. How many starts has Holt made this season and how many goals, is it double figures? If we were to get to the PL I can't see Lambert being on the bench much. holt has been brilliant for norwich this season...if lambert gets as many goals next season in the prem as holt will get he would have had a fantastic season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 I think Lambert is better. How many starts has Holt made this season and how many goals, is it double figures? If we were to get to the PL I can't see Lambert being on the bench much. Holt has started most games, and I believe he's scored 12 or 13 goals in all comps - he's up there with the leading goal scorers in the PL anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 if I was a norwich fan and lambert got in ahead of Holt...I would be furiousI get where you're coming from but they are different types of player. Holt is more in the Sharp mould. Rickie (with the possible exception of Andy Carroll) is probably the closest to a Shearer type English player there is at the moment. Not of course trying to stretch anybody's imagination enough to say that Rickie is in AS's class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Why? Lambert is on a different level technically. How often do you watch Grant Holt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 don't want Lambert distracted by an England call up. This run in is going to be tough enough as it it is. Besides he's injured isn't he?This! Although that is very much with my selfish Saints' supporter's hat on, not my delighted for Rickie one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Holt has started most games, and I believe he's scored 12 or 13 goals in all comps - he's up there with the leading goal scorers in the PL anyway. Van Persie Arsenal 22 Rooney Man Utd 17 Aguero Man City 16 Ba Newcastle 16 Dzeko Man City 13 Yakubu Blackburn 13 Adebayor Tottenham 10 Balotelli Man City 10 Dempsey Fulham 10 Fletcher Wolverhampton 10 Graham Swansea 10 Lampard Chelsea 10 Bale Tottenham 9 Bent Aston Villa 9 Holt Norwich 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 Van Persie Arsenal 22 Rooney Man Utd 17 Aguero Man City 16 Ba Newcastle 16 Dzeko Man City 13 Yakubu Blackburn 13 Adebayor Tottenham 10 Balotelli Man City 10 Dempsey Fulham 10 Fletcher Wolverhampton 10 Graham Swansea 10 Lampard Chelsea 10 Bale Tottenham 9 Bent Aston Villa 9 Holt Norwich 9 That proves my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 26 February, 2012 Share Posted 26 February, 2012 That proves my point. It hardly proves he's up there with the top goal scorers. 15th on the list and fewer than half the league goals scored by the top goalscorer. He's a good player, in my opinion Lambert is better. If Holt's so valuable to Norwich why have 10 of his appearances this season been from the bench, or has he been carrying an injury or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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