corsacar saint Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Thank you Rickie for your 5 great seasons with our club. You have been a fantastic player, but even more importantly a genuinely nice man, both have made a very big impression on our loyal fan base. Good luck with your boy hood club, and best wishes for you and your families future.
Viking Warrior Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 I fully agree with your post corsacar saint. I am sad he has is leaving but he epitomises all the good things in football , Has he only been with us five years, its seems like decades. I will miss him, his smile an more importantly becuase he is a genuine person Thanks for the memories
St Marco Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Total legend. Not only a good football player but a decent guy. A dying breed of person in the world of football today. It is like a fairy tale and would only be complete if he scores the winning goal to lift the World Cup (Got to dream right....). Wish him nothing but the best.
Saints foreva Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 thanks for using us as a stepping stone You are such a ****.
Batman Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 You are such a ****. its not ok for MP to go to a bigger club and more ££££ but OK for a player?
Jez Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 thanks for using us as a stepping stone ha!! As if you believe that is true. Douche.
Griffo Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 My favourite Saints player in my lifetime. Love the bloke to bits.
Teddy Nutkins Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Agree with all of that Andy, he will be missed,but thanks for the good times Rickie, and good luck.
Super_Saint Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Absolute legend. I don't blame him for leaving, it's a dream come true for him and a fantastic way to see out his career. From League 1 to the World Cup and Champions League.
mynameisthehulk Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Gutted, but best of luck Rickie, cannot begrudge this move.
Lazlo78 Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 thanks for using us as a stepping stone Ha ha, in this instance he has dragged the stone behind him up the ladder and leaves it up high To me, football is about emotions and the story of Lambert is truly remarkable. Much as it leaves me with a knot in my stomach, the Liverpool twist cranks it up to 11. Gotta love the guy...
Bad Wolf Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Any Saints fan that begrudges him this is a ****. If there was a player at Fleetwood (who have just got about 5 promotions in 6 years or something) who was a life long Saints fan but had been with Fleetwood through that journey and was in the final years of his career when Saints made an approach, do you think Fleetwood fans would begrudge him for going here? He has the chance to see out his playing days in the Champions League playing for Liverpool who are HIS team. As much as I'm disappointed, I'm not disappointed in him. I'm genuinely happy for him and I think if he's in the team against us next season, he should get the biggest cheer of any opposition player ever. My favourite ever Saints player. The man's been a legend. Thanks for coming on this amazing journey with us, Rickie. All the best and congratulations on achieving your life long dream. The final chapter of The Rickie Lambert fairytale.
Hatch Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 thanks for using us as a stepping stone Do you really believe when he signed for League 1 Southampton his target was to join Liverpool.
richard Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 thanks for using us as a stepping stone From 27 - 32 years old. Played for us at his peak.
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Completely agree, you will alwasy be a legend at Southampton, and like Theo, Alex and Gareth before you, you will be welcomed back to St Mary's everytime you play there. Best of luck big man! SRLSGM
Saints foreva Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Completely agree, you will alwasy be a legend at Southampton, and like Theo, Alex and Gareth before you, you will be welcomed back to St Mary's everytime you play there. Best of luck big man! SRLSGM I still don't get why Theo and Oxlade get a hero's reception when they return to St. Mary's. They both left us at the first chance. It's going to be painful when Rickie scores against us next season.
Son of Bob Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 thanks for using us as a stepping stone Idiot. Cannot begrudge the man his dream move. What an amazing end to his story and a fantastic way to end his carrer. Gutted but no hard feelings here.
Wiggles31 Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Good luck Rickie. You'll forever be a legend at this club and wishing you the best at the WC. Without SRL we would still likely be a Championship club.
nta786 Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 thanks for using us as a stepping stone Oh go away, this is worse than what GS did in the Guly Appreciation Thread. Anyways, Lambert, you will forever be a legend here- I don't mind that he is going, completely understandable move. I just hope he doesnt score against us!
DuncanRG Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 A Southampton legend and one of English football's great stories. Proud to have been a part of it. Once the wounds heal I will be cheering him on.
Killers Knee Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 A great footballing story that gets better the nearer it gets to the end. Hope he wins more medals before he hangs up his boots.
SaintRobbie Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Rickie - when you leave you will take the heart of our team with you. You are irreplaceable. But also take our best wishes. You'll always be a Saints legend. You got us here, sadly your departure may put us back from where you found us.
OldNick Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Thanks and enjoy. I know that he will always have our club as a special place
Appy Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 My favorite player who I've ever seen in a Saints shirt. Cheers Rickie.
100%Red&White Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 5 years ago when he joined us in League One as a 28 year old striker, who'd never played at a higher level, he must have thought this was his last big move at that age. He was no doubt pinching himself when he first stepped out in the Premier League and in the past year he's scored on his England debut, he's going to the World Cup Finals in Brazil and now about to join his hometown club who'll be challenging for the title and Champions League next season. He's probably doubling his wages too. Dreams are made of this stuff. He'll get a run-out in the cups and off the bench in the Prem and CL to play a role that may have seen the scallies pip Man City if they'd had a 'Rickie Lambert' back in May. He possibly had one year left in him at St Mary's, can't see any longer at Anfield, he'll be 33 in Feb and by the end of the season without the game time fitness levels may drop. But what an end to a career! Cheers Rickie, it's been memorable, who could deny you this move?
Hamilton Saint Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Good luck, Rickie. Sorry to see you go. You have been a great ambassador for our club - combining success on the pitch with a down-to-earth, unassuming personality. Who could fail to admire your contribution to SFC? All the best.
Lord Duckhunter Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Unbelievable story really. The main reason we are in the premiership is his goals. I'm sad he's leaving but pleased for the guy. I also think the club have acted in a fair and appropriate manner over this.
swannymere Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Good luck Rickie, sad to see you go but what kind of **** would deny you this opportunity at this stage of your career. Mind you, if you get a penalty against us next season i'll hunt you down and batter you if you score.
Monk Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 A Southampton legend and one of English football's great stories. Proud to have been a part of it. Once the wounds heal I will be cheering him on. THIS
trousers Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Has helped earn this club 20 times more than he's being sold for and 100 times more than we paid for him. Has there ever been a better investment in a player at SFC? A rare fairytale story in today's footballing world and don't begrudge him this final chapter. All the best Rickie! Saints legend.
trousers Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 P.s. good to see the old style TheDellDays back in full swing
Legod Second Coming Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Has helped earn this club 20 times more than he's being sold for and 100 times more than we paid for him. Has there ever been a better investment in a player at SFC? A rare fairytale story in today's footballing world and don't begrudge him this final chapter. All the best Rickie! Saints legend. Absolutely this.
St Chalet Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 All the very best for the future Rickie. Not looking forward to us getting a penalty kick now and there being a chance it won't be scored.
stevy777_x Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Have I missed something? Is playing on the bench most games at a top 6 club better than being the main man at Southampton where he could have solidified his status as a Legend? Wrong move Rickie and you can say goodbye to your england place if you are not playing.
WinchesterSaint Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Awful timing for us but a club legend non the less. Has repaid his transfer fee over 100 plus times with his goals, best bit of business this club has done in years. Thanks for the memories Rickie and good luck.
Convict Colony Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 I would happily let every player play for their boyhood club if they give what Rickie has given us over 5yrs, he is a goal machine and that is no lie, his chance to conversion ratio must be really up there. If he has half as many chance as sturridge for pool he will score f*cking tonnes from the bench. Really happy for him but also agree it would of preferred it to be kept quiet until after the world cup so we could cheer for him. He will forever be a saint, everyone else has had him on loan.
LVSaint Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Timing could have been better but we'd all have known come the wc anyway if it had been secretly agreed/intentions decided. Thanks rickie. Been fun.
Monkou Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 One of our all time greats, hope he does well at Liverpool (apart from against us of course). Will be interesting to see how they plan to use him at Liverpool. Surely they wont have Sturridge, Suarez and Ricky in the same Xv.. Not a bad super sub though.
martel Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Thank you Rickie for your 5 great seasons with our club. You have been a fantastic player, but even more importantly a genuinely nice man, both have made a very big impression on our loyal fan base. Good luck with your boy hood club, and best wishes for you and your families future. Have to second that, however, I do feel worried for him as well, like where can you park a car in Liverpool?
Sour Mash Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 We've done as much for him as he's done for us, if not more, so I don't think we need to go over-board with the thanks.
Golden Balls Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 What a true legend. I'm genuinely happy for the bloke as much as it hurts to lose him. Will always be welcome back. Hopefully he comes on against us so we can give him a clap. So many highlights in his time with us. 2 promotions, JPT, 2 goals against the skates an opening goal for us at Wembley, the England call up and scoring with his first touch, his first PL goal at Man City and so much more. A player I will tell my kids and grandkids about. Right up there with Le Tiss.
Hamilton Saint Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 We've done as much for him as he's done for us, if not more, so I don't think we need to go over-board with the thanks. I see: why be über-positive, when you've got the choice to be negative.
Sour Mash Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 I see: why be über-positive, when you've got the choice to be negative. I am being positive. That's the point.
Highfield Saint Posted 30 May, 2014 Posted 30 May, 2014 Thanks for everything Rickie. Love you to death. 1st England goalscorer in Brazil - nailed on!
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