Minty Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Because their youth talents aren't as good as ours...? We may bring a similar number through, or have a similar number who've played in the first team (I honestly don't know who they've brought through), but how many of theirs have made multi-million pound moves to Arsenal or Real Madrid lately, how many are in the England U-21, U-19 set-ups, and how many have been highlighted by the pundits/media and courted by other clubs?
Saint Garrett Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Didn't even know they produced any young talent? I couldn't name you one British player who has come through their academy?
Saint-Armstrong Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 The Fulham Academy is very impressive. There's a lot of great young players and they're increasingly attracting players from a wider catchment area, into Essex etc. I know a few who have left Southend/Colchester/Orient et al to sign for Fulham. However, they've not had their first breakthrough star yet. They've won the leagues and done well in the cups, however. I'm sure the graduates will soon come.
stevegrant Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Fulham used to have a particularly bad reputation among the smaller academies in the area for failing to bring their own players through, preferring to nick the top players from the likes of Wimbledon, Aldershot, Brentford, etc instead of being a bit more thorough when scouting players at a younger age. As yet, I think the only player they've brought through in recent years is Matthew Briggs. He played a lot in Europe a few years ago, but hasn't kicked on at all. Went on loan to Watford last season where he was largely dreadful, according to a Watford-supporting friend of mine. The only other young players have been bought in, e.g. Kacaniklic, Kasami, etc. Meanwhile, Jol persists in preferring to sign players who are 30+, the likes of Sidwell, Parker, Karagounis, Bent, etc, so even if the youngsters were any good, they're not getting any sort of an opportunity.
Window Cleaner Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Didn't even know they produced any young talent? I couldn't name you one British player who has come through their academy? Sean Davis and Smalling both came from Fulham I think, there must be others.
Colinjb Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Sean Davis and Smalling both came from Fulham I think, there must be others. Chris Smalling came from Maidstone United, prior to that Millwall.
farawaysaint Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Their academy teams do very well every year. I wonder where the breakdown in the system is?
Matthew Le God Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 (edited) Their academy teams do very well every year. I wonder where the breakdown in the system is? Perhaps they miss the key point to an academy, creating players for the first team. Instead they might be concentrating on a good team unit that does well in youth leagues/cups without having any outstanding individuals that can progress into the first team like Saints do. Edited 25 October, 2013 by Matthew Le God
Saint Charlie Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Their academy teams do very well every year. I wonder where the breakdown in the system is? Good teams but not outstanding individual players capable of stepping up to PL level? First team staff not brave enough to take out an experienced pro and replace with a rookie? Combination of both most likely, and luckily neither is a problem for us.
orchardsaint Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Good teams but not outstanding individual players capable of stepping up to PL level? First team staff not brave enough to take out an experienced pro and replace with a rookie? Combination of both most likely, and luckily neither is a problem for us. Doesn't seem to be, the way our manager is talking. Onwards and upwards!
Ohio Saint Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 It seems to me that our kids are showing the way, and the older players are trying to keep up!
davefizzy14 Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 I think we will win this one, going for 3-0. Lambert (2) and Osvaldo. COYR
Glasgow_Saint Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 What odds for Osvaldo red card tomorrow?
The9 Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 What odds for Osvaldo red card tomorrow? Betfair has Osvaldo at 3/1 to get "a card" (Lambert is 6/1 for the same), and Osvaldo is 11/2 for first scorer...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Betfair has Osvaldo at 3/1 to get "a card" (Lambert is 6/1 for the same), and Osvaldo is 11/2 for first scorer... Easy money
trousers Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Easy money Indeed. I've just put a monkey on Osvaldo to get a card and a goal. Like taking candy off a toddler
Glasgow_Saint Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 Indeed. I've just put a monkey on Osvaldo to get a card and a goal. Like taking candy off a toddler Ho, ho, ho Osvaldo you know Never believe, it's not so It's Osvaldo , you know Never believe, it's not so
Saint_clark Posted 25 October, 2013 Posted 25 October, 2013 [video=youtube_share;3Xu2icuBwss] Maybe I'm being dim, but I don't understand what is f*cking going on here!
Manuel Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 Would be great to have this dream start and league position for at least another week please.......2-0 Saints!
Glasgow_Saint Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 I think they're seeing how many touches they can get without being intercepted? It took me ages too. Guly's nutmeg was an outrageous bit of skill though. He's nearly ready. Nearly ready? Someone pointed out that Guly helped win a corner last week! #ready
Chewy Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 Nearly ready? Someone pointed out that Guly helped win a corner last week! #ready I put a pony on him winning a corner and won a fortune ...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 I put a pony on him winning a corner and won a fortune ... A pony on the donkey pmsl, lol
surrey1saint Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 COYR!! 3 points today if we can keep it all together.
shirleysfc Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 (edited) A pony on the donkey pmsl, lol Come on pal, you're better than this. Six months ago you were an average poster, what's happened? Not enough attention at home? Edited 26 October, 2013 by shirleysfc
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 Come on pal, you're better than this. Six months ago you were an average poster, what's happened? Not enough attention at home? Shirley..he is nothing more than a attention seeker...try to ignore
shirleysfc Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 Shirley..he is nothing more than a attention seeker...try to ignore You reckon??
Bald Headed Jesus Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 Spare ticket in Kingsland Block 34. Will take £30 if you can meet me in chambers between 4pm and 5pm. Cheers.
Sheaf Saint Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 You reckon?? We know. He's a self-confessed wind-up merchant and the most worthy candidate for your 'ignore list' you could possibly imagine.
Badger Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 Ho, ho, ho Osvaldo you know Never believe, it's not so It's Osvaldo , you know Never believe, it's not so 'magic' stuff !!! Can't recall who sang it - Sailor sprang to mind, but that was Glass of Champagne (equally naff)
suewhistle Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 I think they're seeing how many touches they can get without being intercepted? It took me ages too. Guly's nutmeg was an outrageous bit of skill though. He's nearly ready. I dreamt last night that he scored a goal, low into the left hand corner.. I suppose it might have been Wanyama, it wasn't very high definition.
trousers Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 The big question is.... Is THEVMAN back from holiday?
ericofarabia Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 'magic' stuff !!! Can't recall who sang it - Sailor sprang to mind, but that was Glass of Champagne (equally naff)[/quote Pilot - Magic, from the 70's.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 A Fulham win is 11/2 with sky bet........ Few £ on this will help offset the disappointment if the worst case happens
Avenue Saint Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 We know. He's a self-confessed wind-up merchant and the most worthy candidate for your 'ignore list' you could possibly imagine. Serial liar too.
dubai_phil Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 See Saints are making it even MORE difficult to get to the front of the beer queue today https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/34CFBE41A51005855524476076032_1bac248b47f.3.1_BiEy 84eicjRTDNmt0U65Q6VdT0EhQ6CjNl_q.8quLqMulvTIED.aCi W8eRIqV.r6.mp4?versionId=Rcq55C3o4qx3l6Qrk7f_G8DRj f_F80aj And looks like the Northam will be entertained today
del boy Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 'magic' stuff !!! Can't recall who sang it - Sailor sprang to mind, but that was Glass of Champagne (equally naff) Pilot - released in 1974. It reached No 1 in Canada in 1975
Tokyo-Saint Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 We always lose when there is a fairground in the carpark.
Window Cleaner Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 I think we'll lose today. put money on it then, you might even catch up a bit on whatever it was you lost betting on Saints getting relegated last season.
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 3 - 1 or 2 - 1 saints, Ossie brace either way, COYRAWM !
THEVMAN Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 Looks like SD and DO could be out with minor knocks and are being replaced with JWP and RL.
Batman Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 Looks like SD and DO could be out with minor knocks and are being replaced with JWP and RL. cheers for that
Gastón10 Posted 26 October, 2013 Posted 26 October, 2013 Boruc Clyne-Lovren-Fonte-Shaw Wanyama-Schneiderlin Lallana-Ramirez-JRod Lambert
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