Window Cleaner Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 Out of interest, who do you have in mind? Used to be Benitez,Harry,Puel or Di Matteo so I guess we're down to 2 now; Just cannot see past the fact that he's obsessed with Gazzaniga who's costing us points game after game, plus of course JRod.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 Used to be Benitez,Harry,Puel or Di Matteo so I guess we're down to 2 now; Just cannot see past the fact that he's obsessed with Gazzaniga who's costing us points game after game, plus of course JRod.. Ultimately, whoever came in would have the same GK issue to contend with and I wouldn't say Adkins is obsessed with Jrod at all. He's our 2nd choice CF as he would be for anyone who took over the reins. Fair to criticise but enough to say that Adkins should go? Not in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 Ultimately, whoever came in would have the same GK issue to contend with and I wouldn't say Adkins is obsessed with Jrod at all. He's our 2nd choice CF as he would be for anyone who took over the reins. Fair to criticise but enough to say that Adkins should go? Not in my book. we are in deep poo if gazza is the best we have..(which he is not imo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 we are in deep poo if gazza is the best we have..(which he is not imo) Kelvin was bad in our first few games and he doesn't even have the lack of experience excuse. Boruc wasn't convincing in his two games but deserves another chance. Looking at him, you could see he wasn't fit enough. Adkins mentioned him today and said he was training well so he may be getting closer to a look in. As a club we've messed up the GK position somewhat and I'm sure NA is managing it as best he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 This game is on my birthday, the last two saints games on my birthday was when we beat Hull 4-0 and when we lost 3-0 to Palace. So I fully expect this game to be hammering either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 As a club we've messed up the GK position somewhat and I'm sure NA is managing it as best he can. Probably because of NA's undue but comprehensible loyalty to KD in the first place; Which is one of the main reasons I want him out of here. Anyone with an ounce of footballing savvy would tell you KD was limit for the NPC and nowhere near good enough for the PL. A keeper commands his area, KD doesn't even command his goal line because of his blind spot low down on his right side.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 Kelvin was bad in our first few games and he doesn't even have the lack of experience excuse. Boruc wasn't convincing in his two games but deserves another chance. Looking at him, you could see he wasn't fit enough. Adkins mentioned him today and said he was training well so he may be getting closer to a look in. As a club we've messed up the GK position somewhat and I'm sure NA is managing it as best he can. True enough; but the whole management of that situation is bizarre in the extreme. If he isn't in contention as he isn't fit enough, then why on earth did he play 2 first team games in the first place? Did it really take those games to realise he wasn't fit? And then, why bin him out of the squad altogether (if it wasn't for disciplinary reasons, which it surely must have been). I doubt the full truth will ever come out, but it really is thoroughly odd what's happened there. And without Boruc as an option, Davis is no real competition for Gazza so we're a bit stuck really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 He's got a clause in his contract saying we can't put him on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 He's got a clause in his contract saying we can't put him on the bench. That explains it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 So much for "the truth will never come out" krakens! You only needed to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 So much for "the truth will never come out" krakens! You only needed to ask! I totes forgot about your investigative journalistic skills, Bear. I won't forget a second time, don't you worry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 we are in deep poo if gazza is the best we have..(which he is not imo) He's not?? Why didn't you mention this sooner??!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 December, 2012 Author Share Posted 6 December, 2012 @alex_crook: Which of his #saintsfc colleagues does Jose Fonte say can be as good as Cristisni Ronaldo? Find out in saturdays sun, mirror and daily star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 @alex_crook: Which of his #saintsfc colleagues does Jose Fonte say can be as good as Cristisni Ronaldo? Find out in saturdays sun, mirror and daily star As who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 6 December, 2012 Share Posted 6 December, 2012 @alex_crook: Which of his #saintsfc colleagues does Jose Fonte say can be as good as Cristisni Ronaldo? Find out in saturdays sun, mirror and daily star Jonno quick. Quicker than Ronaldo and got incredible strength. Just got to work on the rest of his game now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Jonno quick. Quicker than Ronaldo and got incredible strength. Just got to work on the rest of his game now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
There when Franny scored Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1434283-5-signs-that-southampton-are-on-the-right-track-to-safety#/articles/1434283-5-signs-that-southampton-are-on-the-right-track-to-safety http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/615067/Preview/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Le Fondre seems confident: "... if we play against Southampton like we did against Manchester United I don't think we will have any problems." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Le Fondre seems confident: "... if we play against Southampton like we did against Manchester United I don't think we will have any problems." Well if they do they will concede 4 again, their defending was shocking. Hate Le fondre, hate reading, lets batter them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Le Fondre seems confident: "... if we play against Southampton like we did against Manchester United I don't think we will have any problems." Good to see that. It hints at arrogance ond over confidence. Really looking forward to this one. I do rate Le Fondre though. He will have to be watched. Predict 3-1 with same team again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 @alex_crook: Which of his #saintsfc colleagues does Jose Fonte say can be as good as Cristisni Ronaldo? Find out in saturdays sun, mirror and daily star Mayuka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 December, 2012 Author Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Le Fondre seems confident: "... if we play against Southampton like we did against Manchester United I don't think we will have any problems." If we'd played against Arsenal like we played against Man Utd then we wouldn't have had any problems in that game either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Lawro reckons we'll win it http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20618151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 I do rate Le Fondre though. He will have to be watched. He's a poor mans Billy Sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysie Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Lawro reckons we'll win it http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20618151 'Southampton actually played quite well in their 1-0 defeat by Liverpool last weekend' What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 'Southampton actually played quite well in their 1-0 defeat by Liverpool last weekend' What? Its just Lawro and the BBC's anti-Saints bias shining through, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 'Southampton actually played quite well in their 1-0 defeat by Liverpool last weekend' What? I think he essentially means it 'could have been a lot worse'. Think Liverpool played well rather than us playing that badly, we were average but more solid than we were a few months ago so didn;t get hammered. Good to see Gaston will be back though on Saturday, atyhing less than a win will be a big let down, anything close to the levels of performance shown against Newcastle and we should be too much for Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 is ramirez fit to play..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 is ramirez fit to play..? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Yes where has this been said..? gong to the game tomorrow and hoped he would play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 where has this been said..? gong to the game tomorrow and hoped he would play Adkins said in his press conference yesterday that Ramirez would be returning to training today. Quite how fit/sharp he is after a few days off and a couple of trans-Atlantic flights; well, that's another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Adkins said in his press conference yesterday that Ramirez would be returning to training today. Quite how fit/sharp he is after a few days off and a couple of trans-Atlantic flights; well, that's another matter. Fitness won't be a problem, he managed a full 90 minutes up at Liverpool on Saturday. As you say, it'll be sharpness. I reckon he'll be given the benefit of any doubt and almost certainly will play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Adkins interview on Saints Player indicated they expect him to play and he has trained whilst in Uruguay. Hassle wise its not really any different to playing a midweek Intl and then playing on the Saturday - although obviously he hasn't had the tire factor of a match to play, but obviously a tough week for him emotionally. NA said he will want to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Adkins said in his press conference yesterday that Ramirez would be returning to training today. Quite how fit/sharp he is after a few days off and a couple of trans-Atlantic flights; well, that's another matter. you would hope he would be fine.....massive game this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Just the sort of game this board fully expects us to win easily so I'm going for 1-1, then meltdown. Will take that, personally. We just can't lose. That would be a disaster. And I don't want Matt Lucas smiling at the end of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintWill71 Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Really nervous about this one, more because of the magnitude of it than thinking we wont win, I cant stand them either, witnessed pretty much first hand at school (nearish Reading) the bandwagon which is Reading FC, Being mocked by 'fans' when we were relegated who had never until 2005 mentioned football nevermind Reading continues to leave a sour taste for me, add to that song sheets at games and you've got plenty of what is crap about modern day football in one club, And Jason Roberts, the man is a total ****k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 My gut feeling is that Ramirez won't start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 My gut feeling is that Ramirez won't start. My spleen is saying he will start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 My spleen is saying he will start My head agrees. My heart is unsure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 My gut feeling is that Ramirez won't start. In his Saintsplayer interviews Adkins says he will talk to Ramirez on his return and thinks he'll want to play. To me there was an implication that Adkins would like to play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Pretty sure he'll start. Whether he plays very well or not is a different story and unlikely he'll complete 90 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Bull Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 My plumbs are aching so I think he'll score a brace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 My pancreas says Font will score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 On the bench my @rse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Shaw just tweeted saying his ankle is hurting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Nice of him to tell the opposition what area to exploit, a few kicks to his ankle will do him a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Nice of him to tell the opposition what area to exploit, a few kicks to his ankle will do him a treat! If he plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Shaw has now deleted that tweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Shaw has now deleted that tweet. Not suprised, it was ill advised. Would imagine he is doubtful to play tomorrow if he is hurting today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 7 December, 2012 Share Posted 7 December, 2012 Wait for the melt down when Fox starts!! Someone might have to lock Matthew Le Tissier (poster not legend) in a padded room so he doesn't do himself a mischief!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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