CB Saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Puncheon's last few games gone something like this... Get ball run with ball cut inside run into traffic lose ball Ok so he had one good game and on fantastic game since I wrote the above, which I still stand by. Hopefully a corner has been turned and he can build on it. I think the question of consistency still remains unanswered, as they say one hot day don't make a summer. However, well done punch for today's performance and long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/10062701.Puncheon_backed_for_England_call_up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/10062701.Puncheon_backed_for_England_call_up/ How predictable, just right now anyone with a pair of boots can hope for an England call up because the old fogey just doesn't know what he's doing and listens to anyone who has his telephone number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Aside from the currently ludicrous England suggestion that is a very interesting article from someone who obviously knows him fairly well. Clear has lots of talent, and the attitude this season has been miles better. As others have said it will be interesting to see whether he would be offered a new contract or not. Part of me thinks we are just using him because he is here, but would happily sign Phillips or someone else and then ditch Puncheon again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonroader07 Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Last season I was very anti Puncheon and I think I was right, he has upped his game and is playing for the shirt so I am still right !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/10062701.Puncheon_backed_for_England_call_up/ Ridiculous. He has been much much better this season and looked really good against QPR. But England ? Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Considering wing greats like Stuart Ripley, Andy Sinton and Steve Guppy have played for England i wouldn't rule it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Considering wing greats like Stuart Ripley, Andy Sinton and Steve Guppy have played for England i wouldn't rule it out. Andy Sinton had the squarest head in football!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 The thing with Puncheon, he has always considered himself to be a premier league player, part of the problem was that he felt the club was beneath him in League 1/The Championship. Now we are up there, he is where he wants to be. No need to leave/throw a strop, just get on with it. Finally he can just get his head down and work without any other rubbish to go with it. Having said that, when does his contract expire? And you can read his mind how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 And you can read his mind how? Well it is what he said when he went on loan to Blackpool when we were in L1 and then again to QPR from the champ.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/10062701.Puncheon_backed_for_England_call_up/ What a load of balls. Puncheon for England . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Well it is what he said when he went on loan to Blackpool when we were in L1 and then again to QPR from the champ.... So maybe he did say that, if he did then i'm glad he's got confidence. Doesn't mean he had a bad attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 I cant wait to hear the sound of "puncheon for England" clap clap clap clap clap - garbling round St Marys on sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint-crinny Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Aside from the very elite, most players in Punch's position struggle to turn out consistently high quality performaces - it seems to be the nature of that kind of player. But when they are on song, they can win you games, which is why he is more than deserving of a starting spot. Great stuff on Saturday - let's hope he can remind Pards why he brought him to Saints by turning on it again and helping us bag a win against Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Not really... If he continues to play like he did against QPR for the remainder of the campaign he may well get a chance. IF being the operative word. How many premier league teams have a defence like QPR's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Does this not say more about the poor standard of the England team than about Puncheon's ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Does this not say more about the poor standard of the England team than about Puncheon's ability. You just pipe down over there sunshine! We've had the Kelvin, Lambert, Lallana and Harding for England campaigns, what's so ridiculous about Puncheon playing for England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 22 November, 2012 Share Posted 22 November, 2012 Very good footballer who, I hope, continues to turn out top performances for the mighty Saints.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 16 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 16 January, 2013 I still stick by my OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 16 January, 2013 Share Posted 16 January, 2013 Shaw and Lambo should be in England squad, Puncheon maybe not based on ability but really who is playing better in the prem then him on the wing whos english, for me patchy but his good plays are so good they lead to chances, i dont think he should get a england call up but like i said please name english players doing more then him in the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 January, 2013 Share Posted 16 January, 2013 Who would you have on performances this season - Adam Johnson (12m) or Punch? Easy really, Punch has been one of our top 3 this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNeil90 Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 I cant believe some of our fans are criticising Puncheon! He has been one of our most consistent players this season. He keeps the ball brilliantly. He has worked up a nice partnership with Clyne. He has probably been our most threatening attacker this season. He creates chances for himself and others. Ok, he could shot earlier sometimes but that is my only criticism!! PS... I hope he's signs a new contract. The longer it goes on, the more I start to think that the agreement was he would play out his contract and then leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 Shaw and Lambo should be in England squad, Puncheon maybe not based on ability but really who is playing better in the prem then him on the wing whos english, for me patchy but his good plays are so good they lead to chances, i dont think he should get a england call up but like i said please name english players doing more then him in the same position. Dyer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 JP has turned around my opinion of him and shown he can play at the top level. Easily at least a 6m player now going on current markets and hope he will sign a new contract! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 Squad player and useful backup for a good Premiership outfit, if we want to aim for mid table as a minimum in years to come he would only be on the margins of the team not in the 1st team at all unless injury or as an impact substitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsaint Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 I still stick by my OP I didn't spot that this is an old thread, was pretty surprised by the comments! Let's hope he signs a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 Punch has been one of our best performers this season, no doubt about it. He has the ability to hold the ball well, but also to score some wonderful goals too. I just wish he had a few more ideas about him, rather than break down the right, cut into middle, get tackled, repeat. When it works it's a joy, but more often than not we lose it at that point. It might be because of the calibre of player in and around the penalty area of late, but a few more ideas wouldn't go amiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 Amazing defensive work as well yesterday, strange goal celebration though, what was that about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 Really got to get him signed up now.. seemed very coy in his interview though. Can see no reason for him to look elsewhere, hopefully he'll realise that now he's mellowed down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 Amazing defensive work as well yesterday, strange goal celebration though, what was that about. I thought it might of been a thumbing his nose at the Chelsea support who had probably been in his ear tonight and at St Marys ten days ago in the FA cup tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Mullet Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 Punch is the player Ihave enjoyed watching most this year. He's been fantastic and that 20 mins or so in the second half at home to Villa was as good as any individual performance I've seen from anyone in the 10 years or so I've been supporting the team. Never mind these foreign players we're being linked with, he's got good ability and knows how to play as part of the team. He's an integral cog in the Saints bus. Compare that to Gaston - a gifted player but he's not essential to the team and there are aspects of his game that mean the team can sometimes look more fragile when he plays (silly fouls, doesnt offer as much defensively, is not yet on the same wavelength as the others in the attacking unit etc). We can accomodate one player like that but not others IMO. He's also become a popular member of the squad. Good mates with AL, gets involved with banter and Luke Shaw states that of all the players it is Punch who has given him the most advice. I will be gutted if we don't sign Punch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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