Andrew Surman

[Leicestersaint]

I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere on the forum - Andrew Surman has signed a new contract keeping him at Norwich until 2015.

 

I would have liked to see him coming back to us as i think he is a neat and talented PL player who has the potential to develop further. He has family in Southampton and is a good Saints fan.

 

I guess he won't be coming back to us now.

[Dazza82]

No he wont.

[farawaysaint]

Just extended his contract I believe?

[Crazy Diamond]

Don't really know what the big deal is about Surman.

 

Yes, he came through the academy and was a decent player, but is he really someone to get misty eyed over? I fear it's another case of Saints fan = must have him, must be a good player.

 

I'd also like to think that he might not even get in our side anyway.

[Dig Dig]

Just extended his contract I believe?

 

Haha, yes did you read the OP?

[Hopkins]

I like him. Like you said he's neat and tidy. Problem is, we have that in Cork and Morgan. I'd rather them than Surman, which is what gives me the confidence that our midfield is more than capable of holding its own in this league.

[Glasgow_Saint]

He's just extended his contract so wont be coming here imho

[Thedelldays]

He's just extended his contract so wont be coming here imho

I feel you may be right. Surman has shown a lack of ambition IMO

[Glasgow_Saint]

I feel you may be right. Surman has shown a lack of ambition IMO

 

I agree delldays

[Verbal]

He's just extended his contract so wont be coming here imho

 

We could wait until 2015.

[Glasgow_Saint]

We could wait until 2015.

 

Or sign him on loan?

[Golden Balls]

At this very moment, he is in The Boathouse pub near Whiteley....apparently

[patred44]

he was one of our only decent players during the Dutch experiment, but in truth he is no better than we have now

[Saint J 77]

Surman for me will always be remembered as the player who keep us in business. When he left for 1 million to Wolves he helped to keep the club ticking over until the eventual take over and for that I am grateful. I am not sure if he really wanted to go at the time. Maybe thats why his time at Wolves didn't work out for him. I am glad to see he has done well at Norwich though. I think that is the best place for him and where he should stay for now.

[Dig Dig]

Or sign him on loan?

 

Or just sign him permanently anyway?

[Papa Shango]

Don't really know what the big deal is about Surman.

 

Yes, he came through the academy and was a decent player, but is he really someone to get misty eyed over? I fear it's another case of Saints fan = must have him, must be a good player.

 

I'd also like to think that he might not even get in our side anyway.

 

He was great in the 2006/07 season

Poor in 2007/08, so much so that he was dropped for Mario Licka. He only came back into the side when others go injured

Hit and miss during 2008/09, but largely disappointing.

 

Fair play to him he's done very well at Norwich. Like you said wouldn't get near our team now though.

[sambosa75]

Decent player. Think Morgan has the potential to develop in to a better player and I wouldn't want them partnering eachother as they are too similar. Good player though and a fan. Seen him up at Staplewood a few times since he's left, watching the reserves etc... Obviously still loves the club.

[manji]

As he is a Saints fan I think we should go and offer Norwich 7m and get him back.

[Glasgow_Saint]

Or just sign him permanently anyway?

 

 

He's just extended his contract so wont be coming here imho

[RonManager]

He's just extended his contract so wont be coming here imho

 

Has he now.

 

Interesting.

 

Who with may I ask?

[Kingsland Red]

We need a float of a few million to ensure all ex-Academy players and Saints fans playing in the Premiership; ex loan players; and any Europeans inspired by MLT could sign for the club.

[krissyboy31]

he was one of our only decent players during the Dutch experiment, but in truth he is no better than we have now

 

Depends who you are comparing him to. Morgan? Probably not; Cork and Chappers? Probably on a par with them; Hammond? Definitely!

[Micky]

Personally I wouldn't want any player who signs a new contract and then heads off down the pub to celebrate - distinct lack of sporting professionalism methinks.

[comas]

He has been celebrating the Christening of his son which happened in Bursledon this am

[the colonel]

NEVER go back

[Saint Fan CaM]

Sorry, I liked Surman when he was here, but he's not right for us now...we have better options IMO.

[hedge ender]

Was with him last week in Cyprus, he was attending a wedding there. Got to speak with him in the pool, he loves Saints and would want to come back some day, but settled now. Nice lad.

[sotonist]

He's not better than what we've got except in one respect. He's got a decent shot on him.

[St_Tel49]

he was one of our only decent players during the Dutch experiment, but in truth he is no better than we have now

Are you sure? - have you watched him recently? I haven't-except on TV- but I would be surprised if he hasn't come on a lot from his experience of the last 3 years including one in the premiership..

[John Boy Saint]

I always felt Drew Surman was in a similar mould to Anders Svensson: Bilnding one week Invisable the next.