Dazza82 Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Shaw is a very good premiership left back now and very much looking the part. With Fox as a back up do we still need to get another left back? Also lets not forget Clyne did a good job as cover at left back verus Villa and with Corks performance at right back today he could cover Clyne if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 No, unless we have spare cash, certainly not a priority, despite what the next 15 posts slating Fox say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 It was a priority at one stage, but all credit to Shaw who has stepped up to the plate - and then some. Fox is absolutely fine backup for this league. - and Clyne can also play LB if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Yes, IMO, as even as cover Fox looks poor. When he has come on as a sub recently there has been a night-and-day difference that has really shown him up. Clyne can play LB of course, but then we're not exactly blessed with RB's and he is certainly our best, so if he is fit he should play there. I hate the thought of one injury affecting two positions as we don't have quality in depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 I thought Shaw did very well (again) today, what a mature player for his age. We might be in trouble if he gets injured I suppose, but signing another LB need not necessarily be our top priority at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Yes, IMO, as even as cover Fox looks poor. When he has come on as a sub recently there has been a night-and-day difference that has really shown him up. Clyne can play LB of course, but then we're not exactly blessed with RB's and he is certainly our best, so if he is fit he should play there. I hate the thought of one injury affecting two positions as we don't have quality in depth. As a position we could add to it, but personally I'd want to throw our cash at other positions which are a little more problematic for us. (cover at CB/ GK and winger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 So, who do you sign who is better than fox but will sit on the bench??? No one really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 As a position we could add to it, but personally I'd want to throw our cash at other positions which are a little more problematic for us. (cover at CB/ GK and winger) Oh for sure, I wouldn't prioritise it over other positions, I just don't want to think it's not a position we need to add quality to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 If we can find someone that can play both LB and LM, like Martin Olsson from Blackburn, then I would say yes cause we would have two positions covered in one player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 2 January, 2013 Share Posted 2 January, 2013 (edited) Shaw is a very good premiership left back now and very much looking the part. With Fox as a back up do we still need to get another left back? Also lets not forget Clyne did a good job as cover at left back verus Villa and with Corks performance at right back today he could cover Clyne if needed. This is the age-old question, do we need someone to cover for a minor injury, or a suspension.....or a long term absence. Probably the reason that we still have Ryan Dickson on the books. He was a useful addition when we were L1, but never in consideration afterwards with Harding and Fox...and the emergence of Shaw. I think we have enough options in the present squad for a short term solution - if needed.... (although I want another CB), but other have shown they CDAJFU (short term). If Shaw were to " disappear ".... for whatever reason - then YES ..another LB. Edited 2 January, 2013 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 2 January, 2013 Share Posted 2 January, 2013 So, who do you sign who is better than fox but will sit on the bench??? No one really The only person i could think of is Ian Harte, who couldnt play every game and add good experiece and advice to Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 2 January, 2013 Share Posted 2 January, 2013 Maybe a cb who can cover at lb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suomi Saint Posted 2 January, 2013 Share Posted 2 January, 2013 The simple answer is no. Other areas need strengthening, and what's the point in signing a left back to sit on the bench? Shaw is mustard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted 2 January, 2013 Share Posted 2 January, 2013 I'd say that we are probably OK with Shaw then Fox as backup. However I would be happy enough to see us sign an attacking LB who could also play LM, giving us a few more options. But I'd prefer to see the money spent elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 2 January, 2013 Share Posted 2 January, 2013 We need to improve the first team, not add to the squad, so anyone we sign has to be at least as good as our best eleven. To get a left back who would challenge for Shaw's spot we would need to spend at least £6 million I reckon, money that would be better served elsewhere. Fox is an ok backup and clyne is a good enough there as extra cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 2 January, 2013 Share Posted 2 January, 2013 We need to improve the first team, not add to the squad, so anyone we sign has to be at least as good as our best eleven. To get a left back who would challenge for Shaw's spot we would need to spend at least £6 million I reckon, money that would be better served elsewhere. Fox is an ok backup and clyne is a good enough there as extra cover. agree with the idea in principle, but does that mean we should buy players who are as good / better than our present team (when all fit )...and if so who do you think we should drop in favour of a new signing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 2 January, 2013 Share Posted 2 January, 2013 We have other priorities. Fox is fine as cover and we also have Yoshida and Clyne who can play there if Shaw and Fox both out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 2 January, 2013 Share Posted 2 January, 2013 Targett..LB for U/18 ..Another prospect coming through...Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 Targett..LB for U/18 ..Another prospect coming through...Maybe? This is the lad being Targetted so to speak:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 Shaw is a very good premiership left back now and very much looking the part. With Fox as a back up do we still need to get another left back? Also lets not forget Clyne did a good job as cover at left back verus Villa and with Corks performance at right back today he could cover Clyne if needed. ...think someone else might have mentioned before that there is already a Luke Shaw (Mark 2) in the Academy...and his name is Matt Targett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 I don't see Fox as back up though. he was a big part of the defensive problem earlier on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 We seem pretty good at developing left backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 I don't see Fox as back up though. he was a big part of the defensive problem earlier on. To get a left back better than Fox will cost around 3m and wages, plus they wont be happy on the bench. Fox is decent enough for the time being unless a bargain appears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 To get a left back better than Fox will cost around 3m and wages, plus they wont be happy on the bench. Fox is decent enough for the time being unless a bargain appears We can always go Clyne left and Cork right as well, Davis slotting in alongside Morgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 Is Jack Stephens anywhere close to first team standard, to fill in at right back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 (edited) Is Jack Stephens anywhere close to first team standard, to fill in at right back? evidently not as good as Cork there as of yet. You've got to be flipping good to play in the PL, most of our development squad won't quite make the grade I fear. Edited 4 January, 2013 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 Is Jack Stephens anywhere close to first team standard, to fill in at right back?[/QUOTE] I think Stevens is still a way off from his first team debut. It's easy to forget that some better players are capable of playing equally well in other positions. Watching Jack Cork start at RB v. Arsenal and then keep turning up as an attacking winger convinced me. Our Saints history is littered with the names of legends who played in several different shirts throughout their careers and never let the side down. IMHO Cork is OK at RB, and I hope he's MOM v. Chesea tomorrow as he has something to prove to himself ...and CFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 No, unless we have spare cash, certainly not a priority, despite what the next 15 posts slating Fox say Oh so delighted to help your prediction come true. Fox is a full blown very everage division one liability. We have improved immeasurably since Shaw's inclusion. Fox is not a capable reserve left back ....I will not list all the reasons you should know them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 To get a left back better than Fox will cost around 3m and wages, plus they wont be happy on the bench. Fox is decent enough for the time being unless a bargain appears 3m !!!!! You are living in another universe.... £3 quid would more than cover his value! Really he is so poor that it is inconceivable that you cannot see it .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ron fan Posted 4 January, 2013 Share Posted 4 January, 2013 Oh so delighted to help your prediction come true. Fox is a full blown very everage division one liability. We have improved immeasurably since Shaw's inclusion. Fox is not a capable reserve left back ....I will not list all the reasons you should know them! Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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