Give it to Ron Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/29062014-new-scholars-2014-1705705.aspx have seen these quite a bit the lad Carel is very useful.
Bearsy Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Must be inspiring for these lads to think if they work hard & keep their heads down they could go on to have a good career at Liverpool, Man Utd or one of our other fine English clubs
nta786 Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Must be inspiring for these lads to think if they work hard & keep their heads down they could go on to have a good career at Liverpool, Man Utd or one of our other fine English clubs this, all over. shaw is no doubt the poster boy for these players.
latter day saint Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 That's an awful haircut on the lad at the front! Does it act as a cushion to help control the ball?
Give it to Ron Posted 29 June, 2014 Author Posted 29 June, 2014 Oh bugger there was me thinking we could have one positive thread.....sorry carry on and fill it with the usual sh1te - wheres Dig Dig, Pastor and Charlie
Bearsy Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Sorry Ron I was only teasing, tell me more bout the lad carel!
Faz Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Must be inspiring for these lads to think if they work hard & keep their heads down they could go on to have a good career at Liverpool, Man Utd or one of our other fine English clubs £270m in the bag to improve the team/club though.
Lighthouse Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Liking the look of matey on the left. Anyone who is too cool to wear a tie in the photo has got to be good. The black guy with the red tie has certainly got a sh*t enough hair cut to play for Liverpool.
Give it to Ron Posted 29 June, 2014 Author Posted 29 June, 2014 Sorry Ron I was only teasing, tell me more bout the lad carel! Nah have stomped off in a strop now....some good prospects though.... :-)
Saint Charlie Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Great incentive for some of these lads knowing if they impress this year they could well get some first team minutes within a couple of years - so different to most teams!
sambosa75 Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Carel is decent but apparently a shocking finisher. The good news is he works extremely hard and carves most of the chances out himself. This batch of 16's aren't considered very strong. They had a large amount of 15's playing up with them last season. Joe Lea is the skate who was taking the **** out of Lallana on Twitter a couple of years back and nearly got released because of it. He's pretty useful too though apparently.
Give it to Ron Posted 29 June, 2014 Author Posted 29 June, 2014 I agree Sambosa released too many end of last season and had to recruit quickly - Carel is strong and quick but if he can improve his finishing will be useful.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 What a great memory it is for those lads, signing a scholarship with the beautiful backdrop of gasworks in the background. Will bring a tear to the eye. I wonder if any of them have been told who on earth will be coaching or managing them next season
Mowgli Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 The one on the left just has to be Dwight yorke's love child!
Matthew Le God Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 (edited) Richard Bakary... Edited 29 June, 2014 by Matthew Le God
Lighthouse Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 The one on the left just has to be Dwight yorke's love child! Harvey? Unlikely IMO.
david in sweden Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Must be inspiring for these lads to think if they work hard & keep their heads down they could go on to have a good career at Liverpool, Man Utd or one of our other fine English clubs .....and how much do you think their transfer fees will be by then?
david in sweden Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Richard Bakery... typical ....another Chelsea reject. Still he'd have no chance of getting first team football there, but at OUR Academy - who knows?
Mowgli Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Seriously, full credit to these guys. They have earned their chance and are the reason so many people are taking notice of southampton these days. I'm looking forward to seeing more of them. Following their development is undoubtedly one of the best things about following saints these days.
Matthew Le God Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 (edited) Richard Bakery Bakary. Automatic spelling corrections did me. Edited 29 June, 2014 by Matthew Le God
Coxford_lou Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Sorry Ron I was only teasing, tell me more bout the lad carel! Yeah Bearsy, not like you to be the cynic. Doesn't suit you! We like merry Bear.
The Cat Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 My mate used to work with Jake Hallet's mum, a piece of information which I'm sure is of no interest to anyone whatsoever but I thought I'd share it anyway.
mrace777 Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Sweet! Looks like that's the first team sorted..... now just need to get some young academy players in to keep 'em on their toes and well be set for the start of the season.
SNSUN Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 I want Jake Hallett to make it for no other reason than he shares a surname with a mate of mine!
Ludwig Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Richard Bakary... FFS, even the kids have youtube highlights. What next, highlights of 7 yr olds filmed kicking a ball against a garage wall?
supersonic Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Jake Hallett looks stoned in his picture. I seem to remember about January time Arsenal being linked with a 15 year old midfielder we had - anyone remember who it was? none of this lot's name seem to ring a bell
Toon Saint Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Jake Hallett looks stoned in his picture.[/Quote] His choice of shirt/suit combo is absolutely horrific. I seem to remember about January time Arsenal being linked with a 15 year old midfielder we had - anyone remember who it was? none of this lot's name seem to ring a bell Callum Slattery?
sambosa75 Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 Slats is year below. Reading between the lines, I believe he already has a scholarship but Saints don't want to publicise it and draw further attention to him or set a precedent for other 15 year olds to expect the same.
cellone Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 FFS, even the kids have youtube highlights. What next, highlights of 7 yr olds filmed kicking a ball against a garage wall? Perv!
Polaroid Saint Posted 29 June, 2014 Posted 29 June, 2014 That's an awful haircut on the lad at the front! Does it act as a cushion to help control the ball? I have to disagree. It's a fabulous haircut. Matched by an equally fabulous eighties style top lip gangster tache. The lad has style.
a1ex2001 Posted 30 June, 2014 Posted 30 June, 2014 Yeah Bearsy, not like you to be the cynic. Doesn't suit you! We like merry Bear. I prefer block list bear makes him much more readable, if only people wouldn't quote his inane dross. Good luck to the academy lads, the hard work starts now!
Victor Posted 30 June, 2014 Posted 30 June, 2014 What a great memory it is for those lads, signing a scholarship with the beautiful backdrop of gasworks in the background. Will bring a tear to the eye. I wonder if any of them have been told who on earth will be coaching or managing them next season You poor children, not knowing what a gasworks looks like - it's a sand and gravel works, or similar, presumably dredged from the Solent. Would you prefer a salmon sandwich factory?
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 30 June, 2014 Posted 30 June, 2014 You poor children, not knowing what a gasworks looks like - it's a sand and gravel works, or similar, presumably dredged from the Solent. Would you prefer a salmon sandwich factory? All I know is that if I'm signing a scholarship deal with a Premier League football club I'd wonder why on earth a better backdrop couldn't be found for my signing picture.
Victor Posted 30 June, 2014 Posted 30 June, 2014 All I know is that if I'm signing a scholarship deal with a Premier League football club I'd wonder why on earth a better backdrop couldn't be found for my signing picture. Do you think they should have taken them to Old Trafford or Anfield then? Or place a blown-up photo of palm trees behind them (or the more usual mass advertising feature for McDonald's, Coke etc.)? Should be proud of Southampton's maritime/industrial heritage.
The9 Posted 30 June, 2014 Posted 30 June, 2014 A headline I've been waiting years to see, good to see the club investing in youth. I'm 41.
Goatboy Posted 30 June, 2014 Posted 30 June, 2014 Richard Bakary... Should be on half pay until he learns to use his left foot.
SuperSAINT Posted 30 June, 2014 Posted 30 June, 2014 http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/leagues/english-barclays-premier-league/southampton-snap-up-olufela-olumola-from-arsenal-on-two-year-deal/167641?
cellone Posted 30 June, 2014 Posted 30 June, 2014 A headline I've been waiting years to see, good to see the club investing in youth. I'm 41. If you're hinting at a prezzy , I'm sorry to say I was bluffing, You are never going to get that elephant (bit of a pompey promise on my behalf. soz).Can't believe we're the same age! I feel refreshingly immature,.
SNSUN Posted 10 August, 2016 Posted 10 August, 2016 I see Olumola got an assist in the U-23 game with a powerful run. With Gallagher out on loan now and Seager crocked, is there a chance he could be our attacking youngster to break through into the first team? Surely with the Checkatrade he'll get chances. As per the OP article, I guess Alfie Jones has done best out of this lot.
Saint Garrett Posted 10 August, 2016 Posted 10 August, 2016 Olumola was on the bench at the end of last season, Alfie Jones also been involved a few times IIRC.
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