farawaysaint Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 His contract expires in June, based on his performances so far this season and some of last I'd love to have him sign an extension as if we wait to December we might face a bit of a dog-fight as he'd be a good signing for most clubs on a free. I've been impressed with his increased maturity and improved attitude and can't see us getting an improvement on him except for ridiculous money, just wanted to hear some thoughts.
Saint Charlie Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 An extension would be good as he can contribute in wahever league we end up in. Might find that he would rather make a fresh start elsewhere though.
pingwing Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 A year maybe, not a full on give him more money though. Too predictable, too inconsistent and for a relatively quick lad he provides very little on the break. Get a good fee off him in Jan or an extension for an extra year to get a good fee in the summer. Shouldn't really be a long term option for us on the right.
BadgerBadger Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 Agreed, get him onboard ASAP, he really has turned it around and something the club should be proud off as alot of clubs have tried and failed. NC kept the faith when by all recent suggestions the 'tyrant' would have locked JP up in his dungeon forever and ever
Noodles34 Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 one or two good games this season... did you see that analysis from WBA's Steven Reid on MOTD2 - "he's been sensational this season", I mean where do they get this crap from? I voted him MOM on Saturday, but the bloke is still an arroagnt cretin who believes in own hype.
Thedelldays Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 I voted him MOM on Saturday, but the bloke is still an arroagnt cretin who believes in own hype. despite adkins saying his attitude is first class?
Noodles34 Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 despite adkins saying his attitude is first class? yes despite.. what else is he going to say? Anyway, i am sure that NA doesnt see bad in anyone, karma and all that!
ottery st mary Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 Very good footballer. Welcomed back into the fold and will continue to give good return to the Saints. More to come from this talented player.
saintoaks Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 I think he needs to be told he's playing QPR every week..he definately had a chip on his shoulder and was proving a point to there fans. More of the same please...then talk about an extension.
david in sweden Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 Mmmm....he's 26 already....so a 3 year contract might be a bit dicey,?... but if he continues to perform as he has recently... then we should keep him a bit longer.
Wade Garrett Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 Why would we let the contract of a decent player run out? Of course he should get a new deal.
DT Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 Played like his agent said the window was open...
Cricketphilly Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 one or two good games this season... did you see that analysis from WBA's Steven Reid on MOTD2 - "he's been sensational this season", I mean where do they get this crap from? I voted him MOM on Saturday, but the bloke is still an arroagnt cretin who believes in own hype. Do you know him?
Dig Dig Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 Mmmm....he's 26 already....so a 3 year contract might be a bit dicey,?... but if he continues to perform as he has recently... then we should keep him a bit longer. What? Since when did giving a 26 year old a 3 year deal become "dicey". If he was 36 I'd agree
Noodles34 Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 Do you know him? No, why? Have I got him spot on?
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 I've been (very) critical of him in the past, but no one can say he's not giving it a proper go this season. That's not to say we shouldn't be looking to sign someone better mind you ....
Maggie May Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 We should only keep him if we all agree on how to pronounce his surname. Pun-shun or Pun-chee-on?
Chez Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 and for a relatively quick lad he provides very little on the break. he's not quick and never was. I'd of thought every Saints fan would have worked that out by now.
RobM Posted 19 November, 2012 Posted 19 November, 2012 Puncheon is your typical Premiership player. He comes first. The ability to say he is a top Premiership player is the motivation. Who he actually plays for comes behind that. So long as we're in the Premiership, he will give it his all, play his best and do all he can to put in a good performance. Don't think he is doing it for the love of Saints though, he's doing it because he wants to be a Premiership footballer. Should we care? Not at all.
david in sweden Posted 20 November, 2012 Posted 20 November, 2012 What? Since when did giving a 26 year old a 3 year deal become "dicey". If he was 36 I'd agree in the current climate, it seems like 23 is almost too old in our squad, but we do need to keep him if he retains this form. although I don't expect him to retain his tone of speed ...until 29.
rshephard3 Posted 20 November, 2012 Posted 20 November, 2012 despite adkins saying his attitude is first class? His attitude wasn't first class when we were struggling at s**t grounds grinding it out with a squad low on morale was it? In fact he was more and more interested the higher and higher we moved up the pyramid, and for this reason I will never believe his attitude to be first class. The reason it is good this season is because he is playing at the level he THINKS he deserves. In most industries his attitude would have cost him, sadly in football it ends up doing you a favour to be a self important chump. But fans don't forget.
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 20 November, 2012 Posted 20 November, 2012 Puncheon is your typical Premiership player. He comes first. The ability to say he is a top Premiership player is the motivation. Who he actually plays for comes behind that. So long as we're in the Premiership, he will give it his all, play his best and do all he can to put in a good performance. Don't think he is doing it for the love of Saints though, he's doing it because he wants to be a Premiership footballer. Should we care? Not at all. Aye. This, and the previous comparison with Fabrice Fernandes, sums him up very nicely.
buctootim Posted 20 November, 2012 Posted 20 November, 2012 I'd sell himif we could get a decent price, not because he hasnt played well, but because you cant help feeling it could all go sour again at any moment, possibly mmediately after handing him a new three year contract.
stu0x Posted 20 November, 2012 Posted 20 November, 2012 Thing is, he's a problem child. Yes he's doing well at the moment, but if he has two or three crap games and is dropped, what's his response likely to be? Graft and effort to get back into the team, or toys-out-of-pram hissy fit? I know which one I'd put my money on... Nigel's done a great job rehabilitating him (how many people would have said he'd even still be at the club 9 months ago, let alone starting and playing well), but it does have the feel of a temporary thing. Having said that, there's not much the club can do, these dats even if you want to move a player on the best option is to keep him happy and playing well, increases the chance of someone coming in for him
sad saints fan Posted 20 November, 2012 Posted 20 November, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20388330?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Along with Clyne he has made team of the week.
Dig Dig Posted 20 November, 2012 Posted 20 November, 2012 in the current climate, it seems like 23 is almost too old in our squad, but we do need to keep him if he retains this form. although I don't expect him to retain his tone of speed ...until 29. He's not a player who is reliant on pace. His composure on the ball is much more pivitol to his game.
Dig Dig Posted 20 November, 2012 Posted 20 November, 2012 Thing is, he's a problem child. Yes he's doing well at the moment, but if he has two or three crap games and is dropped, what's his response likely to be? Graft and effort to get back into the team, or toys-out-of-pram hissy fit? I know which one I'd put my money on... Nigel's done a great job rehabilitating him (how many people would have said he'd even still be at the club 9 months ago, let alone starting and playing well), but it does have the feel of a temporary thing. Having said that, there's not much the club can do, these dats even if you want to move a player on the best option is to keep him happy and playing well, increases the chance of someone coming in for him His response will probably be the same as it's been since he was last dropped from the team for a few games....which was in the games leading up to Swansea. I think we're a better side with Puncheon in it, hopefully he won't get dropped.
Saint Charlie Posted 20 November, 2012 Posted 20 November, 2012 His response will probably be the same as it's been since he was last dropped from the team for a few games....which was in the games leading up to Swansea. I think we're a better side with Puncheon in it, hopefully he won't get dropped. Puncheon loveboy. Although I agree 100%.
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