Smirking_Saint Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 Exactly Bessie. The left footed right footed obsession only seems to have started because Adkins liked it. Before that I never, ever saw it mentioned. As I've said many times vidic and Ferdinand don't seem to have been hampered by the handicap of both being right footed. Terry/ivanovic/luiz all RF as far as Im aware Pique and puyol Pepe and verane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 Exactly Bessie. The left footed right footed obsession only seems to have started because Adkins liked it. Before that I never, ever saw it mentioned. As I've said many times vidic and Ferdinand don't seem to have been hampered by the handicap of both being right footed. Terry/ivanovic/luiz all RF as far as Im aware Pique and puyol Pepe and verane The % of people that favour their right foot is 81%. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-education/reprints/1983BJP-ReviewCoren_Porac.pdf So it is of little surprise that there are more right/right centre back partnerships than right/left or left/left centre back partnerships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 The % of people that favour their right foot is 81%. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-education/reprints/1983BJP-ReviewCoren_Porac.pdf So it is of little surprise that there are more right/right centre back partnerships than right/left or left/left centre back partnerships. Good stat that MLG, doesn't that prove that statistically less than one in five centre backs will be left footed so it would be foolish to insist that we had one of each and much more preferable and achievable to have two good right footed ones who can defend and are comfortable on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TijuanaTim Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 I assume we felt he was better than the US centre backs. You are correct sir, just as Chelsea thought Torres was better than Michu and Liverpool KNEW Carroll was superior to Benteke. I want Saints to be right on this one, good luck to him and hope he can customize his discipline and behavioral patterns to suit the Southampton profile/model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 The % of people that favour their right foot is 81%. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-education/reprints/1983BJP-ReviewCoren_Porac.pdf So it is of little surprise that there are more right/right centre back partnerships than right/left or left/left centre back partnerships. Which is why I dont really understand the clamour of a partnership involving a right and left footed players, IMO I think that the advantage is possibly there but v minimal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 Which is why I dont really understand the clamour of a partnership involving a right and left footed players, IMO I think that the advantage is possibly there but v minimal It matters little unless the centre back playing on the left side has a weak left foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 Looking for a specifically left footed player and ruling out 80% of your potential targets is how you end up with Dan Seaborne. Even the Exeter fans thought he was average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 Which is why I dont really understand the clamour of a partnership involving a right and left footed players, IMO I think that the advantage is possibly there but v minimal this has only been the in thing for the last 2 years with adkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 Looking for a specifically left footed player and ruling out 80% of your potential targets is how you end up with Dan Seaborne. Even the Exeter fans thought he was average. Bournemouth fans don't rate him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 15 June, 2013 Share Posted 15 June, 2013 Looking for a specifically left footed player and ruling out 80% of your potential targets is how you end up with Dan Seaborne. Even the Exeter fans thought he was average. Who is about to sign for Wolves which has given me yet another reason to laugh at my mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 I'm right-footed and it's definitely a lot stronger but I'd be embarassed if I couldn't use my left reasonably well, so I'm always slightly surprised when professionals can't perform better on their weaker foot. My short stay at left-back this season wasn't due to my weak left but lack of speed, so back more centrally I went... Fortunately Clyne and Shaw have the pace I lack.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 I'm right-footed and it's definitely a lot stronger but I'd be embarassed if I couldn't use my left reasonably well, so I'm always slightly surprised when professionals can't perform better on their weaker foot. My short stay at left-back this season wasn't due to my weak left but lack of speed, so back more centrally I went... Fortunately Clyne and Shaw have the pace I lack.:-) Do you play then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Do you play then? Duh! Of course. Read what was written. Sue Whistle is Yoshida. Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Duh! Of course. Read what was written. Sue Whistle is Yoshida. Sent from my RM-821_eu_euro1_276 using Board Express Why didn't she mention it before!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 A good signing by all accounts. Would like to see Astori in too, but perhaps the focus is further up the field now for new signings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 I play football too, I'm pretty **** andi hope that what will set the Lovren signing apart is that he will be considerably better than me in every respect. I also don't really like heading the ball but watching his video I would say he seems ok with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 I get more pleased with this signing, and its timing, by the minute. We need a new Killer and Claus. By getting Dejan in so early, I am hoping the understanding at the back between him and Maya or Vegard, will be approaching such levels come mid-August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 I get more pleased with this signing, and its timing, by the minute. We need a new Killer and Claus. By getting Dejan in so early, I am hoping the understanding at the back between him and Maya or Vegard, will be approaching such levels come mid-August. sounds like a 00's indie band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 sounds like a 00's indie band. I thought is sounded more like Chas 'n Dave, tbh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 I get more pleased with this signing, and its timing, by the minute. We need a new Killer and Claus. By getting Dejan in so early, I am hoping the understanding at the back between him and Maya or Vegard, will be approaching such levels come mid-August. The first positive post about Saints I've seen you make on this forum in the last 7 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 The first positive post about Saints I've seen you make on this forum in the last 7 years! :lol: classic post, superb humour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 The first positive post about Saints I've seen you make on this forum in the last 7 years! i'm presuming alpine has child like hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 :lol: classic post, superb humour If only his humour was as good as yours and turkish's eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 If only his humour was as good as yours and turkish's eh? why are you bring me into this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vin Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 Another positive piece here: http://blog.squawka.com/2013/06/17/bargain-of-the-summer-saints-beat-liverpool-to-transfer-of-croatian-defender/2013061710901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 Another positive piece here: http://blog.squawka.com/2013/06/17/bargain-of-the-summer-saints-beat-liverpool-to-transfer-of-croatian-defender/2013061710901 That was written by By Pete Sharland (The one and only MLG from SWF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 why are you bring me into this? I think we are considered the Ant & Dec of SWF. Bloody compliment if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 That was written by By Pete Sharland (The one and only MLG from SWF) And a Chelsea fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 I play football too, I'm pretty **** Never stopped me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 June, 2013 Share Posted 18 June, 2013 http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/18/southampton-snap-up-dejan-lovren-who-will-they-sign-next-3845350/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 18 June, 2013 Share Posted 18 June, 2013 Sounds like a quality signing. Hopefully he'll live up to the expectations. Although Lyon haven't been at their highest in the last few years he sure has a nice looking CV. With Forren hopefully integrating CB looks covered right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TijuanaTim Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 I am glad we got this guy....however, we coulda bought and paid less salary for both of the USA's two young CBs put together and at least one (if not both) are custom built for Southampton in the Premier league?? Young, two-footed, hungry with great attitude, application and technical ability. Yet another clean sheet for the two young and talented US CBs yesterday. Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 Yet another clean sheet for the two young and talented US CBs yesterday. Just saying... had the Guatemalan strikers in their pockets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TijuanaTim Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 Nice try ;-) ...they played a team that England has never beaten and have beaten Spain less than a year ago in a competive match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 to be serious, I think we are looking at a high calibre of player than yank centre backs these days - who would probably have work permit probs anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 28 June, 2013 Share Posted 28 June, 2013 And he does do twitter sometimes! Hindsight is a wonderful thing - I put stripes in the M - doh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 28 June, 2013 Share Posted 28 June, 2013 that's a weird thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 June, 2013 Share Posted 28 June, 2013 that's a weird thing to do. Almost as weird as commenting on how weird it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 28 June, 2013 Share Posted 28 June, 2013 Almost as weird as commenting on how weird it is Wish SWF had a 'like' function just for this post! Top post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 July, 2013 Share Posted 7 July, 2013 @DejanLovren05: Direction Southampton #SaintsFC http://t.co/gI5FK2ONwH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 7 July, 2013 Share Posted 7 July, 2013 Jesus, what's wrong with some of our lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 July, 2013 Share Posted 8 July, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 8 July, 2013 Share Posted 8 July, 2013 That's a cracking t-shirt Guly's got on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 July, 2013 Share Posted 8 July, 2013 Morgan is clearly settling into the role of Club Captain and why not he's been here longer than most, is intelligent and has a good positive sunny personality.... and he likes being here very much. What's not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 8 July, 2013 Share Posted 8 July, 2013 Are they club sponsored watches? I've forgotten the brand name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 8 July, 2013 Share Posted 8 July, 2013 Morgan, trying not to show how much that vice like handshake hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 8 July, 2013 Author Share Posted 8 July, 2013 I like Guly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 8 July, 2013 Share Posted 8 July, 2013 If only Guly was pictured in that t-shirt years ago, would be a cult hero.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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