Amusing article on Lambert and Lallana (from a Hammer)

[Saint-Armstrong]

http://www.weloveyouwestham.com/2013/03/six-million-for-ricky-lambert-media.html?utm_term=%23westham+%23whufc

 

 

[Saint Garrett]

Wow. That is ridiculous. I'm guessing the writer is about 15

[max_saints]

I felt that was quite a sensible view from their end. from our end we would want that amount as he's the best we've got and we need that kind of money to replace him however they wouldn't want to spend 6 million who would probably have no sell on value at his age. not slagging lambert, he's been wonderful for us, but talking from a financial point of view

[Bearsy]

that's why we're also throwing in lallana, apparently.

[Lord Duckhunter]

I seen a lot more nonsense written on this board, all in all not a bad article.

[FloridaMarlin]

Fareham Hammer? Who describes Lallana as being from Ringwood, Southampton.

 

Hmmmmm.

 

I'm thinking not the sharpest knife in the box.

 

Last time I looked, Fareham is closer to Southampton than Ringwood.

[simo]

Hes not from Ringwood he lives along the cliff top from me !

[bjk]

What a load of S hite.

[Crab Lungs]

That was atrocious.

[Guan 2.0]

You can always tell how well thought out an article is, by the number of glaring factual errors in the first few sentences...

 

Six million for Rickie Lambert? The media must be having a laugh! For a 32 year old journeyman footballer?

 

Oh.....

[Saint Without a Halo]

It must be said Fareham is also quite close to Poopey! Maybe he jumped ship to the Hammers as an interim measure to wean himself slowly back onto good football. Big Sams long ball mob will mean he can at least see plenty of similarities in style with Poopey to not sock him too quickly!

[Appy]

West Ham United.

 

Mes Que Un Club.

[Saint Garrett]

But of respect chaps, they won the World Cup or so I hear

[Appy]

But of respect chaps, they won the World Cup or so I hear

 

We did,

 

Alf Ramsey played for Saints.

[Saint_clark]

Ignoring the fact he was born in St Albans and grew up in Bournemouth, how on earth is Ringwood consider an area of Southampton?

Edited 12 March, 2013 by Saint_clark

[Turkish]

Look at you all getting all upset about the 'glaring errors' because they were a year out on his age and getting yourself at it because they don't value Lambert as much as you lot do and because they dont know nor give a toss thar Ringwoodis a suburb of Southampton. t's an article written by a fan on a mongboard. It's the not the press, it's not written by a journalist, he's a fan writing a perfectly reasonable article on a fans forum.

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

Rickie Lambert is not my (or I would expect any Saints fan's) idea of a 'journeyman player' - far from it. However considering his age and lack of pace the big money be quoted for him does indeed seem a tad steep. As for Adam Lallana leaving anytime soon, well 'never say never' but I seriously doubt it, even if we were to be relegated.

 

It surprising just how many other fans still don't realise just how well backed this club is financially.

[Turkish]

Rickie Lambert is not my (or I would expect any Saints fan's) idea of a 'journeyman player' - far from it. However considering his age and lack of pace the big money be quoted for him does indeed seem a tad steep. As for Adam Lallana leaving anytime soon, well 'never say never' but I seriously doubt it, even if we were to be relegated.

 

It surprising just how many other fans still don't realise just how well backed this club is financially.

 

Why would they when even we don't know?

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

Why would they when even we don't know?

 

Do you foresee a firesale of all our best players should we be relegated?

 

Can't say I do.

[Turkish]

Do you foresee a firesale of all our best players should we be relegated?

 

Can't say I do.

 

Who know,but the point being why would fans of other clubs that couldn't give a toss about us know our financial position And backing when we Don't know it ourselves.

[Saint_clark]

Look at you all getting all upset about the 'glaring errors' because they were a year out on his age and getting yourself at it because they don't value Lambert as much as you lot do and because they dont know nor give a toss thar Ringwoodis a suburb of Southampton. t's an article written by a fan on a mongboard. It's the not the press, it's not written by a journalist, he's a fan writing a perfectly reasonable article on a fans forum.

 

And look at you, getting on your high horse about it.

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

Who know,but the point being why would fans of other clubs that couldn't give a toss about us know our financial position And backing when we Don't know it ourselves.

 

Well if they're writing articles about signing our best players and speculation who will go if we are relegated, then by definition they must 'give a toss about us' no ?

[Saint Garrett]

And look at you, getting on your high horse about it.

 

Would you expect anything else ?!

[Turkish]

And look at you, getting on your high horse about it.

 

Not at all, just pointing out its not an 'article' at all. Just a load of Bol locks written by the West Ham mongboards Colinjb.

[Turkish]

Would you expect anything else ?!

 

At least what I write it worth reading.

[Miltonroader07]

Peni5

[Saint_clark]

Peni5

 

Thanks for that.

[VectisSaint]

Ignoring the fact he was born in St Albans and grew up in Bournemouth, how on earth is Ringwood consider an area of Southampton?

Maybe the guy has some understanding of local history, since Ringwood is in the County of Southampton. From 1889 until 1959, the administrative county (Hampshire) was named the County of Southampton. So, not as stupid as you thought. However, I don't really understand why he refers to Ringwood at all, since AL is from St Albans.

[Saint_clark]

Maybe the guy has some understanding of local history, since Ringwood is in the County of Southampton. From 1889 until 1959, the administrative county (Hampshire) was named the County of Southampton. So, not as stupid as you thought. However, I don't really understand why he refers to Ringwood at all, since AL is from St Albans.

 

Fair enough, I guess he just missed the news that it wasn't called Southampton county anymore.

[Andre]

six million for both, holy crap.

[scotty]

Look at you all getting all upset about the 'glaring errors' because they were a year out on his age and getting yourself at it because they don't value Lambert as much as you lot do and because they dont know nor give a toss thar Ringwoodis a suburb of Southampton. t's an article written by a fan on a mongboard. It's the not the press, it's not written by a journalist, he's a fan writing a perfectly reasonable article on a fans forum.

 

Be honest turks, do you really reckon it would be perfectly reasonable for Saints to flog them Lambert for £6m and chuck in Lallana as a sweetener, as the WHU muppet suggests?

[VectisSaint]

Fair enough, I guess he just missed the news that it wasn't called Southampton county anymore.

News travels slowly in some parts of Southamptonshire. He'll find out when they finally get Teletext installed.

[PhilippineSaint]

Ignoring the fact he was born in St Albans and grew up in Bournemouth, how on earth is Ringwood consider an area of Southampton?

 

Must be in that area of Southamptonshire or Wessex as we know it

[PhilippineSaint]

six million for both, holy crap Batman.

 

fixed it for you

[Saint Garrett]

Be honest turks, do you really reckon it would be perfectly reasonable for Saints to flog them Lambert for £6m and chuck in Lallana as a sweetener, as the WHU muppet suggests?

 

In his little argumentative world yes probably, but only because everyone else thinks it's ridiculous

[Turkish]

Be honest turks, do you really reckon it would be perfectly reasonable for Saints to flog them Lambert for £6m and chuck in Lallana as a sweetener, as the WHU muppet suggests?

 

Being honest I didn't even get to the bit about Lallana, for two reasons.i was so outraged they got Rickies age wrong so the article had no credibility and secondly and more truthfully I soon realised it was just a mongboard article with some clown giving his opinion which means nothing.

[Turkish]

In his little argumentative world yes probably, but only because everyone else thinks it's ridiculous

 

If Lambert had been terrible this year and not cut it at all or been out injured all season and gone up to 24 stone then I'd bite their hand off for £6m for him.

[Saint Garrett]

So would I. But not with Lallana as well?!

[Turkish]

So would I. But not with Lallana as well?!

 

If Lallana had been rubbish and ruled out for 2 years with a fractured pelvis then £6m for the pair a good deal.

[The9]

Rickie Lambert is not my (or I would expect any Saints fan's) idea of a 'journeyman player' - far from it. However considering his age and lack of pace the big money be quoted for him does indeed seem a tad steep. As for Adam Lallana leaving anytime soon, well 'never say never' but I seriously doubt it, even if we were to be relegated.

 

It surprising just how many other fans still don't realise just how well backed this club is financially.

 

You don't think he's a journeyman ? Really ? He's played 29 Prem matches and is 31 years old. Even stereotypical lower league footballing joureyman Brett Ormerod (Wrexham, Rochdale, Blackpool, Oldham, Forest, Preston, Wigan, Leeds, Saints and Accrington) played in the top flight for over 4 years. He made 309 appearances with 62 in the Prem.

 

Lambert is unlikely to match that and spent eleven years with Macclesfield, Blackpool, Stockport, Rochdale and Bristol Rovers until he joined League One Saints. 456 appearances, 29 Prem games.

[Saint Garrett]

But they haven't have they?!

[Turkish]

But they haven't have they?!

 

I basing it on what might have happened if they had. Like how you did the other day based on how brilliant Ramirez is based on what might have happened if he'd played more games.

[Suomi Saint]

It wasn't that bad a piece in all honesty. He praised RL on his attributes and highlighted his lack of pace - which is true. Also, 6M is a ridiculous sum for a guy over 30. He was also quite accurate with Carroll, in that he's not all that much. Sure, there were inaccuracies, but it was not as jingoistic as some of the stuff written on here. At least he took some time to try and make a balanced view.

[dubai_phil]

Being honest I didn't even get to the bit about Lallana, for two reasons.i was so outraged they got Rickies age wrong so the article had no credibility and secondly and more truthfully I soon realised it was just a mongboard article with some clown giving his opinion which means nothing.

 

Think this is my favourite post of the year.

 

From someone who is a strong advocate of ensuring that HIS opinion is repeatedly heard on most threads.

 

[CB Fry]

Be honest turks, do you really reckon it would be perfectly reasonable for Saints to flog them Lambert for £6m and chuck in Lallana as a sweetener, as the WHU muppet suggests?

 

The guy writing the article used the phrase "pigs might fly" so he doesn't think it reasonable or likely.

 

It's just mongboarders on here going apoplectic. Well done divs, you have excelled yourselves with this one.

 

Next week: this forum pompously rips to shreds three lines of anti-Lallana abuse written on a toilet door in a pub in Havant.

[adrian lord]

It is, as the op says, an amusing article with some spot on player analysis. A few minor inaccuracies that only a pedant would highlight. Worse aspect was the repeated use of CAPITALS.

[Turkish]

Think this is my favourite post of the year.

 

From someone who is a strong advocate of ensuring that HIS opinion is repeatedly heard on most threads.

 

 

This reminds of a time when I was playing golf with Nick Faldo............

[Guan 2.0]

The guy writing the article used the phrase "pigs might fly" so he doesn't think it reasonable or likely.

 

It's just mongboarders on here going apoplectic. Well done divs, you have excelled yourselves with this one.

 

Next week: this forum pompously rips to shreds three lines of anti-Lallana abuse written on a toilet door in a pub in Havant.

 

Look at you all getting all upset about the 'glaring errors' because they were a year out on his age and getting yourself at it because they don't value Lambert as much as you lot do and because they dont know nor give a toss thar Ringwoodis a suburb of Southampton. t's an article written by a fan on a mongboard. It's the not the press, it's not written by a journalist, he's a fan writing a perfectly reasonable article on a fans forum.

 

I don't think anyone seemed 'upset' or 'apoplectic' on this thread except the two of you. People were commenting on the amusing article, seeing as how the 6million deal was mentioned as being a Lallana and Lambert combo, and a lot of surrounding details were murky at best. In an post that was decrying the media as inaccurate, it seemed ironic. The age thing was of minor importance, as potential and years left count for PL players over 30, as they have no re-sale value. But no-one got defensive or started raging to the gods. With the exception of few posters.

 

You can calm down now.

[Barry Sanchez]

Rickie Lambert is not my (or I would expect any Saints fan's) idea of a 'journeyman player' - far from it. However considering his age and lack of pace the big money be quoted for him does indeed seem a tad steep. As for Adam Lallana leaving anytime soon, well 'never say never' but I seriously doubt it, even if we were to be relegated.

 

It surprising just how many other fans still don't realise just how well backed this club is financially.

 

Sorry I hear we are well backed but we still have only spent a mediocre amount trying to get the squad to premiership standard (failed as well but thats besides the point) so really are we that well backed?

 

I certainly dont think so.

[John Smith]

Think this is my favourite post of the year.

 

From someone who is a strong advocate of ensuring that HIS opinion is repeatedly heard on most threads.

 

 

In fact, taking the Turkish way of thinking, Lambert is a 24stone 32 year old injured non-scoring journeyman. Lallana has been out injured for 2 years witha hip replacement and he still thinks they're worth 6 million! Ah to be in the head of a looney tune!

 

I hear the mods are considering renaming this board - Only Turkish can create threads and post articles. At least when you are reading a thread, you know it is valid if Turkish is on it, otherwise, you can just ignore it. Saves time that way. Maybe they should just invent a lounge section for a Turkish Love-In, but then again, the main board would be half empty of comments, in fact 75% down in posts!