Joan Verdu...

[Dibden Purlieu Saint]

Espanyol's best player by a mile he's 29 now but a very creative midfielder and likely out of contract at the end of the season. Could be a very good signing for us.

[trousers]

Smart alec Trousers finds yesterday's thread on the same topic alert....

 

http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?42557-Joan-Verdu

[Glasgow_Saint]

How many threads are you going to start?

 

This was mentioned here >> http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mauricio-pochettino-goes-from-real-madrid-link-to-battling-against-relegation-8458285.html

 

Why try and pass this off as your own idea?

 

P.s Espanyol DONT ave any good players...... Thats why they were rock bottom under pinocchio

Edited 19 January, 2013 by Glasgow_Saint

[Window Cleaner]

Ramirez is supposed to be our playmaker and he's no doubt very good at it, just got to use him correctly and stop sticking him out on the left to be able to play JRod and Lambert.. Misuse of Gaston probably really riled NC.

[ottery st mary]

I DEMAND.....

 

 

He change his name to Juan if he joins us...

 

Out of respect for my recently departed Auntie Joan...

[trousers]

Ramirez is supposed to be our playmaker and he's no doubt very good at it, just got to use him correctly and stop sticking him out on the left to be able to play JRod and Lambert.. Misuse of Gaston probably really riled NC.

 

I was thinking about this a lot yesterday.... As much as I liked Adkins I'm pretty convinced we'll now see a new lease of life from Gaston under MP.

[Window Cleaner]

I DEMAND.....

 

 

He change his name to Juan if he joins us...

 

Out of respect for my recently departed Auntie Joan...

 

Joan must be the Catalan version of Juan I suppose, loads of them, Espanyol's president is called Joan as well. Perhaps he made them all change their names, perhaps all of our players should be called Nicola.

[Glasgow_Saint]

I was thinking about this a lot yesterday.... As much as I liked Adkins I'm pretty convinced we'll now see a new lease of life from Gaston under MP.

 

Wishful thinking -

 

From Espanyol fans on twitter and Facebook

 

 

showed initial promise but faded fast, had no plan B and not popular with players or fans after year 1

[ottery st mary]

Joan must be the Catalan version of Juan I suppose, loads of them, Espanyol's president is called Joan as well. Perhaps he made them all change their names, perhaps all of our players should be called Nicola.

 

 

If we go down this line:rolleyes:

 

Saints players will only have manly ladies names like......Bertha ,Gertrude and Jackeline.

[trousers]

Wishful thinking -

 

From Espanyol fans on twitter and Facebook

 

Well that seals it then......Pochittino OUT!!!

[mcjwills]

Same was said by coventry fans when Strachan joined and look how much of a disaster that was.

[Tokyo-Saint]

If we go down this line:rolleyes:

 

Saints players will only have manly ladies names like......Bertha ,Gertrude and Jackeline.

 

I prefered it when everyone was called Dan

[for_heaven's_Saint]

[Dibden Purlieu Saint]

How many threads are you going to start?

 

This was mentioned here >> http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mauricio-pochettino-goes-from-real-madrid-link-to-battling-against-relegation-8458285.html

 

Why try and pass this off as your own idea?

 

P.s Espanyol DONT ave any good players...... Thats why they were rock bottom under pinocchio

 

I was looking on Football Manager, but glad to see that the papers are keeping up...

[Marsdinho]

Clubcall are saying that Verdu will announce his future plans at a press conference on Thursday.

[norwaysaint]

Are we linked to him or is this just a thread to say you like a player?

[Saint Scott]

Are we linked to him or is this just a thread to say you like a player?

 

Linked to him again I believe. Info in the Summer/HCDAJFU Thread.

[Hamilton Saint]

How many threads are you going to start?

 

This was mentioned here >> http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mauricio-pochettino-goes-from-real-madrid-link-to-battling-against-relegation-8458285.html

 

Why try and pass this off as your own idea?

 

P.s Espanyol DONT ave any good players...... Thats why they were rock bottom under pinocchio

 

In how many threads are you going to write pinocchio instead of Pochetinno?

Edited 12 June, 2013 by Hamilton Saint

[Colinjb]

Have we ever had a player declare they are joining us before the club has confirmed it?

[itchen_dan]

Have we ever had a player declare they are joining us before the club has confirmed it?

 

Gaston. Came out in Italy, did an interview saying 4 yr deal, got no. 10 shirt etc and the move happened about 1 month later. He's the only one I can think of.

[Saint Charlie]

Clearly tomorrow he will announce he is leaving rather than necessarily saying where he is going.

[(not THE) Kevin Moore]

God can you imagine the absolute fit alpine will have if we dare to sign an attacker before signing a cb? Remember it's not just important that we sign the right players... But we need to do it in the right order.

[Colinjb]

Clearly tomorrow he will announce he is leaving rather than necessarily saying where he is going.

 

Yes. But stranger things have been known, no doubt he will be grilled about his destination.

[DuncanRG]

It's highly unlikely we'll know much more by the end of play tomorrow, but if he does leave then there may be a hint about coming to England, having talked with a few clubs etc

[Glasgow_Saint]

In how many threads are you going to write pinocchio instead of Pochetinno?

 

Pinocchio is his nickname

[Colinjb]

Pinocchio is his nickname

 

Not really. I can only recall seeing you use it. It's a pretty disrespectful nickname, implying he's a liar.

[Tokyo-Saint]

And not a real boy.

[Glasgow_Saint]

Not really. I can only recall seeing you use it. It's a pretty disrespectful nickname, implying he's a liar.

 

What has he lied about?

[DuncanRG]

...exactly

[Colinjb]

...exactly

 

+1!!

 

Using a nickname that implies he has been lying by associating him with a character that did is really bad form. Just a cheap measure because there may be a very vague similarity between Pochettino and Pinocchio..

Edited 12 June, 2013 by Colinjb

[Glasgow_Saint]

...exactly

 

+2!!

[Glasgow_Saint]

+1!!

 

Using a nickname that implies he has been lying by associating him with a character that did is really bad form. Just a cheap measure because there may be a very vague similarity between Pochettino and Pinocchio..

 

Everyone tells lies..... Even you.

 

Pinocchio was the nickname given by Espanyol fans who loved him, so relax.

[Colinjb]

Everyone tells lies..... Even you.

 

Pinocchio was the nickname given by Espanyol fans who loved him, so relax.

 

Either I always lie, or I never tell the truth.

 

I am relaxed, but still, you are the only person who uses it. I'm not going to follow, it just doesn't sit with me.

[Marsdinho]

Are we linked to him or is this just a thread to say you like a player?

 

I didn't start the thread. Just saw a article on newsnow about Verdu, then decided to update the thread entitled "Joan Verdu"

 

Thought it was apt.

[Glasgow_Saint]

Either I always lie, or I never tell the truth.

 

I am relaxed, but still, you are the only person who uses it. I'm not going to follow, it just doesn't sit with me.

 

Chatted with Espanyol fans on facebook after Pinocchio's appointment, they told me about his nickname. All harmless and not connected to lies i dont think

[St Chalet]

All harmless and not connected to lies i dont think

 

If only we could apply that to you.

[Viking Warrior]

If he joins us will he be Juan of us

[scotty]

Espanyol's best player by a mile he's 29 now but a very creative midfielder and likely out of contract at the end of the season. Could be a very good signing for us.

 

 

The only Espanyol game I've seen was against Celta Vigo, he looked pretty good but did as much wrong as right during that game. Aspas was terrific for Celta, and has now gone to the scousers, but the standout Espanyol player for me was Sergio Garcia. Verdu was subbed about 15 mins from the end. Thats only one game though, obviously, and one that probably didnt mean much to Espanyol who were already safe.

[VectisSaint]

Pinocchio is his nickname

No it isn't. You are the only one who has ever used it. It is pathetic and insulting. Pinocchio is Phil Thomson, always has been always will be. If you want to use his nickname its The Sherriff (or whatever that is in Spanish, El Sheriffo or whatever).

[Turkish]

The only Espanyol game I've seen was against Celta Vigo, he looked pretty good but did as much wrong as right during that game. Aspas was terrific for Celta, and has now gone to the scousers, but the standout Espanyol player for me was Sergio Garcia. Verdu was subbed about 15 mins from the end. Thats only one game though, obviously, and one that probably didnt mean much to Espanyol who were already safe.

 

Was he running round with a box of fried chicken to distract the black players?

[Turkish]

No it isn't. You are the only one who has ever used it. It is pathetic and insulting. Pinocchio is Phil Thomson, always has been always will be. If you want to use his nickname its The Sherriff (or whatever that is in Spanish, El Sheriffo or whatever).

 

Why is it pathetic and insulting to call MP it but not so when its Phil Thompson?

[Glasgow_Saint]

If only we could apply that to you.

 

Men lie six times a day and twice as often as women

 

FACT

[Winnersaint]

Why is it pathetic and insulting to call MP it but not so when its Phil Thompson?

Phil Thompson said 'Penguin' for no apparent reason on Sky when Liverpool conceded against Chelsea. He's a big nosed Scouse idiot.

[Foxy]

Men lie six times a day and twice as often as women

 

FACT

 

I'm not sure I believe that.

[Glasgow_Saint]

I'm not sure I believe that.

 

I wouldnt waste one of my six on that!!

[jawillwill]

Have we ever had a player declare they are joining us before the club has confirmed it?

 

 

Alexander Buttner?

[trousers]

I wouldnt waste one of my six on that!!

 

6? Don't you mean 3...?

[skintsaint]

6? Don't you mean 3...?

 

maybe 9?

 

Anyway back on subject, I imagine that Verdu plays in the AM slot?...We will be overloaded with players who can play that position it seems unless peeps are moving on.

[Turkish]

Phil Thompson said 'Penguin' for no apparent reason on Sky when Liverpool conceded against Chelsea. He's a big nosed Scouse idiot.

 

Why is he an idiot and what has being scouse got to do with it? That city gave us the mel c, Jimmy tarbuck, cilla Black and jennifer Ellison. coming from gene pool that has produced such greats it's a it ignorant to say that because he's a scoucers he's also an idiot. it's also disgusting to mock his nose he cant help it, im sure he'd have it reduced if he could but he cant poor chap. it's no wonder he acts like he does when there are ignorant, judgemental people like you around.

[Gingeletiss]

Why is he an idiot and what has being scouse got to do with it? That city gave us the mel c, Jimmy tarbuck, cilla Black and jennifer Ellison. coming from gene pool that has produced such greats it's a it ignorant to say that because he's a scoucers he's also an idiot. it's also disgusting to mock his nose he cant help it, im sure he'd have it reduced if he could but he cant poor chap. it's no wonder he acts like he does when there are ignorant, judgemental people like you around.

 

Rich, coming from you.