Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 26 December, 2012 Share Posted 26 December, 2012 IF indeed true ..???..... then we have plenty of "bargaining chips " to balance the deal. Hammond is already there on loan ....and we still have Barnard, Forte and a few other names who could give them quick replacements. They wouldn't take Barnard and Forte, nowhere near good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 December, 2012 Share Posted 26 December, 2012 They wouldn't take Barnard and Forte, nowhere near good enough. I was told they were interested in Barney in the summer but never followed it up with a bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 26 December, 2012 Share Posted 26 December, 2012 Great to see we still don't yet show any indication of signing someone with PL experience. That would be terrible. Footballers aren't born with PL experience, you know. Until they are introduced to it, they will always be lacking PL experience. We have a team full of player with that experience now, and it means nothing. Bonding and playing as a team matters, and our defence is the priority at the moment I still feel. But I'm reserving my judgement until 1st Feb, as people far more experienced and better placed than me who work for Southampton FC are given a chance to bolster the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 Footballers aren't born with PL experience, you know. Until they are introduced to it, they will always be lacking PL experience. We have a team full of player with that experience now, and it means nothing. Bonding and playing as a team matters, and our defence is the priority at the moment I still feel. But I'm reserving my judgement until 1st Feb, as people far more experienced and better placed than me who work for Southampton FC are given a chance to bolster the team Thanks for pointing that out, genius. I had no idea. At fulham today, tell me if you saw a team benefitting from an experienced old head on there. I must have missed it; well, for us anyway. But then I saw Chris Baird and thought he had an absolutely great game, so what do I know? And Berbatov was pretty superb. But apart from that... We do not have a team of experience. We don't. But carry on shouting it if it makes you feel better. Keep crossing those fingers to Feb thoug; that'll do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 Thanks for pointing that out, genius. I had no idea. At fulham today, tell me if you saw a team benefitting from an experienced old head on there. I must have missed it; well, for us anyway. But then I saw Chris Baird and thought he had an absolutely great game, so what do I know? And Berbatov was pretty superb. But apart from that... We do not have a team of experience. We don't. But carry on shouting it if it makes you feel better. Keep crossing those fingers to Feb thoug; that'll do it. I was listening to the Villa v Spurs games yesterday and the commentators mentioned several times that whilst Villa have a talented squad of players they have no leader on the pitch or any experienece players their young squad can look to when things are going against them and lift them. You can draw similar parrallels with us, how many times this season when we've been struggling and things haven't been going our way have we had anyone on the pitch lift the side. Our biggest problem is whilst we have some talented players they are learning, our manager is also learning and they don't have anyone to learn from and haveto do it all whilst in a relegation battle, so unfortunately it's going to be by learning by their mistakes and as they go along. I wonder if those people telling us we didn't need premier league experience during the summer have now changed their minds? And no, I dont mean Kieran Dyer FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 I was listening to the Villa v Spurs games yesterday and the commentators mentioned several times that whilst Villa have a talented squad of players they have no leader on the pitch or any experienece players their young squad can look to when things are going against them and lift them. You can draw similar parrallels with us, how many times this season when we've been struggling and things haven't been going our way have we had anyone on the pitch lift the side. Our biggest problem is whilst we have some talented players they are learning, our manager is also learning and they don't have anyone to learn from and haveto do it all whilst in a relegation battle, so unfortunately it's going to be by learning by their mistakes and as they go along. I wonder if those people telling us we didn't need premier league experience during the summer have now changed their minds? And no, I dont mean Kieran Dyer FFS I think they hoped to get that from Steven Davis actually so as I think they identified it, the turnout hasn´t been what one could hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 I was listening to the Villa v Spurs games yesterday and the commentators mentioned several times that whilst Villa have a talented squad of players they have no leader on the pitch or any experienece players their young squad can look to when things are going against them and lift them. You can draw similar parrallels with us, how many times this season when we've been struggling and things haven't been going our way have we had anyone on the pitch lift the side. Our biggest problem is whilst we have some talented players they are learning, our manager is also learning and they don't have anyone to learn from and haveto do it all whilst in a relegation battle, so unfortunately it's going to be by learning by their mistakes and as they go along. I wonder if those people telling us we didn't need premier league experience during the summer have now changed their minds? And no, I dont mean Kieran Dyer FFS I agree, but yesterday suggests that the players are learning pretty quickly and are getting much more 'streetwise'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 I agree, but yesterday suggests that the players are learning pretty quickly and are getting much more 'streetwise'. Really? One point against a team woefully out of form. There have been plenty of other times recently when the game has been going against us and no one on the pitch has taken responsibility. In fact you could say 3 of our last 4 games before Fulham were like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 I think they hoped to get that from Steven Davis actually so as I think they identified it, the turnout hasn´t been what one could hope. I had same thought, but unless we are going to buy a type of " former super-star international " to hold it together, it's hard to see where he might fit in... and who we would drop . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 Really? One point against a team woefully out of form. There have been plenty of other times recently when the game has been going against us and no one on the pitch has taken responsibility. In fact you could say 3 of our last 4 games before Fulham were like that. Fact is we're harder to score against and harder to beat than we were earlier in the season. Better tactics and players picking up valuable experience. I'm not saying we're a great team though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 I had same thought, but unless we are going to buy a type of " former super-star international " to hold it together, it's hard to see where he might fit in... and who we would drop . good point. Wide left is realistically the only position we have an available slot right now. All positions can be improved upon, but that is he glaring hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 Fact is we're harder to score against and harder to beat than we were earlier in the season. Better tactics and players picking up valuable experience. I'm not saying we're a great team though. the opposition hasn't been as good. If United, City, Spurs, Arsenal, Everton and Chelsea were up next then it wouldn't be surprising if we started conceding goals again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 the opposition hasn't been as good. If United, City, Spurs, Arsenal, Everton and Chelsea were up next then it wouldn't be surprising if we started conceding goals again. That isn't far off our next few games to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 But then I saw Chris Baird and thought he had an absolutely great game, so what do I know? And Berbatov was pretty superb. But apart from that... Ah the experience of giving away one of the most stupid penalties I've ever seen (thanks Chris, your loyalty to Saints shone through yesterday). Think I would pass on that (although I would actually like to have Baird back, he is usually a rock). I also think Berbatov would be a superb addition to our current team, his play would fit in brilliantly with Ramirez in my opinion. Wasted at Fulham where no-one seems to be on the same wavelength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 Ah the experience of giving away one of the most stupid penalties I've ever seen (thanks Chris, your loyalty to Saints shone through yesterday). Think I would pass on that (although I would actually like to have Baird back, he is usually a rock). I also think Berbatov would be a superb addition to our current team, his play would fit in brilliantly with Ramirez in my opinion. Wasted at Fulham where no-one seems to be on the same wavelength. Hangeland is just an absolute beast. Signing someone like him would be perfect. Even Senderos had a pretty decent game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 I was listening to the Villa v Spurs games yesterday and the commentators mentioned several times that whilst Villa have a talented squad of players they have no leader on the pitch or any experienece players their young squad can look to when things are going against them and lift them. You can draw similar parrallels with us, how many times this season when we've been struggling and things haven't been going our way have we had anyone on the pitch lift the side. Our biggest problem is whilst we have some talented players they are learning, our manager is also learning and they don't have anyone to learn from and haveto do it all whilst in a relegation battle, so unfortunately it's going to be by learning by their mistakes and as they go along. I wonder if those people telling us we didn't need premier league experience during the summer have now changed their minds? And no, I dont mean Kieran Dyer FFS We need captain Deano back IMO. His clapping and shouting "COME ON" when we conceded is sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 That isn't far off our next few games to be fair. oh. This is when the Gazza mistakes against Swansea and Norwich come back to haunt us as those extra 4 points would give us that little bit of breathing space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 oh. This is when the Gazza mistakes against Swansea and Norwich come back to haunt us as those extra 4 points would give us that little bit of breathing space. not to mention yesterday, as I said in the Adkins thread we should be on 22 points now and the fact that we aren't is down to just 3 absolutely avoidable keeper errors. The Premier League is a harsh mistress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 We need captain Deano back IMO. His clapping and shouting "COME ON" when we conceded is sorely missed. If we could pair him in the midfield with David Prutton (who could cover the after match clapping), we'd pretty much have sorted our clapping for the season IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 If we could pair him in the midfield with David Prutton (who could cover the after match clapping)' date=' we'd pretty much have sorted our clapping for the season IMO.[/quote'] Don't forget Jos, he's a pretty solid and consistent performer in the clapping stakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 Buckley is a decent player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 27 December, 2012 Share Posted 27 December, 2012 What does out mate Nixon have to say about this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 29 December, 2012 Share Posted 29 December, 2012 Buckley not starting, not on the bench for Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 29 December, 2012 Share Posted 29 December, 2012 Buckley not starting, not on the bench for Brighton. Story has some legs then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 December, 2012 Share Posted 29 December, 2012 He has a hamstring injury - been a problem for him in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 He has a hamstring injury - been a problem for him in the past. Some fans on the north chat seem to think it's a wrap up deal with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 Scratch him off the list. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11741/8379242/Gus-Poyet-delighted-as-Will-Buckley-commits-long-term-future-to-Brighton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 Scratch him off the list. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11741/8379242/Gus-Poyet-delighted-as-Will-Buckley-commits-long-term-future-to-Brighton Not necessarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 His agent bumped up his deal at Brighton then..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 His agent bumped up his deal at Brighton then..... It's part of the " agent-orial tactics "...get the media to link him with other clubs, if possible at some ridicuolus fee (even if he's not, and doesn't want to leave). and force the club's hand to quit or twist !! RESULT ; a new deal.... and an increased % for the agent, and a bigger salary... on a longer contract for the player who doesn't have to do ....anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 (edited) It's part of the " agent-orial tactics "...get the media to link him with other clubs, if possible at some ridicuolus fee (even if he's not, and doesn't want to leave). and force the club's hand to quit or twist !! RESULT ; a new deal.... and an increased % for the agent, and a bigger salary... on a longer contract for the player who doesn't have to do ....anything. I got my agent to let the missus know, I might be attracting other women and might be offfski... She was having none of it:rolleyes: Still no increase in my pocket money Edited 4 January, 2013 by ottery st mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 Would rather get Lewis Dunk off them at any rate, will be a prem CB in time f'sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonroader07 Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 Great to see we still don't yet show any indication of signing someone with PL experience. That would be terrible. I have agreed with the Kraken twice this week, this is getting worrying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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