Dig Dig Posted 15 July, 2014 Posted 15 July, 2014 Nah, he's on an obscene amount of money. Once someone sat him down and told him that his ambition to ever play anywhere else simply disappeared. Let's not forget that Billy's ambition is probably to play games in the prem. That usually starts and ends in pre season so he can go on his championship national tour. Could buck that trend this summer so Billy might be fine. It's our woeful treatment of Lovren which is really ****ing me off at the moment. We're messing with all his ambition, making him train with Jos all over again.
pangy Posted 15 July, 2014 Posted 15 July, 2014 I know it was a nothing game against amateurs but Targett looks like he can play a ball,put a few decent balls in/down the line
austsaint Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 For the little you can take from five minutes of highlights in a pre-season opener against weak opposition, the following things stood out. Reed looked composed and busy in centrefield; I'd be surprised if he doesn't make an impression this year. Mayuka looked good; great touch; smart lay offs and real pace. Targett certainly has a genuine left foot and showed deft touch
Saint Charlie Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Mayuka's finishing was poor though. Interesting Sharp played in midfield, basically a body rather than a serious option for next season. Couple of nice bits from Targett from what you saw, Swindon will be the first real indication though.
Give it to Ron Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Mayuka's finishing was poor though. Interesting Sharp played in midfield, basically a body rather than a serious option for next season. Couple of nice bits from Targett from what you saw, Swindon will be the first real indication though. No it won't friendlies at this stage are all about fitness if you think the sides we put out at Swindon will have any bearing on the team against Liverpool then you are way off. Newcastle lost to Oldham....wow bet they are panicking....or not
richard Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 (edited) Probably the same highlights as above but also has the squad sheets at the start. Edit: nope, there is more in that one than the previous video. Edited 16 July, 2014 by richard
Saint Charlie Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 No it won't friendlies at this stage are all about fitness if you think the sides we put out at Swindon will have any bearing on the team against Liverpool then you are way off. Newcastle lost to Oldham....wow bet they are panicking....or not I meant Swindon will be the first indication of some of the younger players on how ready they are to be part of the first team setup for the season. Of course it won't be our strongest team, but we can take more from it than a game versus amateurs.
Doctoroncall Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Good to see Mayuka get a run out, perhaps he can be used for decoy runs and making space! McQueen showed promise.
CB Fry Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 (edited) Let's not forget that Billy's ambition is probably to play games in the prem. That usually starts and ends in pre season so he can go on his championship national tour. Could buck that trend this summer so Billy might be fine. It's our woeful treatment of Lovren which is really ****ing me off at the moment. We're messing with all his ambition, making him train with Jos all over again. Not really: surely the only ambition a player ever needs is to play for a team with ambition and vision. RK has, I'm sure, convinced Lovren that we will be that team. And as we know playing for a team with ambition to play at a higher level beats playing for a team who already are at a higher level hands down. Edited 16 July, 2014 by CB Fry
sussexsaint Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Only glimpses but Harry reed looks to have something about him for sure. Id completely forgotten about Mayuka !
Olly Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Mayuka looked decent, but his finishing was wasteful, but I think that applied to most of our chances IMO
Alejam Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 I know a still photo can be deceiving but on pic 35 of the gallery Lovren isnt exactly looking pleased to be there.
Bearsy Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 I know a still photo can be deceiving but on pic 35 of the gallery Lovren isnt exactly looking pleased to be there. He's been mopo-ing about the place with face like smacked arse ever since he got back. It must be torture for the poor soul, playing for southampton
Nolan Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 How does Mayuka always manage to look like a complete nutter in every picture he's in
positivepete Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Brighton tickets on sale on their web site tomorrow. http://www.seagulls.talent-sport.co.uk/PagesPublic/usercontrolled/UserDefined.aspx?page=preseasonfriendlies2014
M271 Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Probably the same highlights as above but also has the squad sheets at the start. Edit: nope, there is more in that one than the previous video. Good coverage of our first pre-season match and associated pre/post interviews. So much stuff is now on You Tube I can't see the point of my Saintsplayer subscription. Doesn't seem to be any exclusive footage on there anymore, only useful for Radio Solent commentary (if out of Solent area) and some extended highlights. It was useful in previous seasons in the lower leagues when Saints weren't shown so much on TV or limited highlights. Last footage that I can see on there is from the last game of the season against Manchester United!!, I'm sure in previous seasons there was lots of pre-season footage. I don't think I'll be renewing this year.
The9 Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 From the highlights, it looked like Reed could be stepping up to start more regularly, McQueen did pretty well without being spectacular, Sinclair and Mayuka were wasteful, Targett has a decent range of two-footed passing and hits a better cross than Shaw but doesn't run with the ball as much, Davis hit an incredible shot, and Gallagher looks fitter and more positive. Didn't get much chance to check out what our defending was like.
stevegrant Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Good coverage of our first pre-season match and associated pre/post interviews. So much stuff is now on You Tube I can't see the point of my Saintsplayer subscription. Doesn't seem to be any exclusive footage on there anymore, only useful for Radio Solent commentary (if out of Solent area) and some extended highlights. It was useful in previous seasons in the lower leagues when Saints weren't shown so much on TV or limited highlights. Last footage that I can see on there is from the last game of the season against Manchester United!!, I'm sure in previous seasons there was lots of pre-season footage. I don't think I'll be renewing this year. The club is bound by a contract regarding Saints Player, so there has to be a certain amount of exclusive content on there. That will include highlights from competitive games, which they almost certainly won't be allowed to put on YouTube until those end of season review videos.
SNSUN Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Watching the highlights, it's comforting to see we have a talented bunch of young players should we need to call on them thus season.
Polaroid Saint Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 And as we know playing for a team with ambition to play at a higher level beats playing for a team who already are at a higher level hands down. Good point. A bit Off Topic, sorry, but yes, THIS. Ambition is defined as a desire to ACHIEVE something. A footballer getting bought by a club who have already 'achieved' is not showing ambition themselves, but showing their greed and impatience. Aha. still sent from my effing nexus 4, but I have found the setting now dammit.
Mallagroth Posted 16 July, 2014 Author Posted 16 July, 2014 [video=youtube;-AaPRStWSiA] Genuinely sounded disappointed that we didn't win at least 8-0 but excused it as was only first performance, liking his style. I guess he will be imminently addressing our recent poor chance conversion rate.
stevegrant Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Genuinely sounded disappointed that we didn't win at least 8-0 but excused it as was only first performance, liking his style. I guess he will be imminently addressing our recent poor chance conversion rate. Not sure our poor conversion rate is particularly recent, we missed a hell of a lot of good chances last season.
Mallagroth Posted 16 July, 2014 Author Posted 16 July, 2014 Not sure our poor conversion rate is particularly recent, we missed a hell of a lot of good chances last season. Agreed and was what I meant, should have said recent history.
Coxford_lou Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 He's been mopo-ing about the place Haha. Genius.
tpbury Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 I agree with Koemann, really bad finishing. Mayuka particularly, though some good runs. Gotta finish against teams which are conference standard.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Maybe we were playing against a team of midgets but JWP and Chambers both looked to have grown taller this summer (not impossible at their age I suppose).
Lighthouse Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 I never really rated Mayuka anyway but he did little to change my mind with those highlights. Maybe the rest of his game was better but to waste those chances against such poor opposition is disappointing. He wont get that much time and space next season and he still couldn't score. Personally I would try and offload him, doesn't look a Premier League player.
buctootim Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 I never really rated Mayuka anyway but he did little to change my mind with those highlights. Maybe the rest of his game was better but to waste those chances against such poor opposition is disappointing. He wont get that much time and space next season and he still couldn't score. Personally I would try and offload him, doesn't look a Premier League player. Agree. From those highlights he played alright generally but his finishing was terrible, wasted at least three clear chances one on one with GK. We dont need a forward who cant finish.
Mallagroth Posted 16 July, 2014 Author Posted 16 July, 2014 Saw someone on youtube comments suggest Mayuka could be converted into winger. Interesting idea, but I have only seen the little he has played at Saints and he never really had enough of the ball for me to get a real idea of his passing/crossing ability. Anyone seen more of him? What do people think of this suggestion?
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Agree. From those highlights he played alright generally but his finishing was terrible, wasted at least three clear chances one on one with GK. We dont need a forward who cant finish. Not going to say Mayuka is going to be as good, but I do recall a certain Jay Rod coming in for some stick for his finishing in his first season with us...
buctootim Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Not going to say Mayuka is going to be as good' date=' but I do recall a certain Jay Rod coming in for some stick for his finishing in his first season with us...[/quote'] But the difference is Jay was young and stepping up a level. Mauyka was cack at Sochaux too.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 But the difference is Jay was young and stepping up a level. Mauyka was cack at Sochaux too. Mayuka is a year younger than Jay Rod. I'm not saying Mayuka will end up as good as Jay Rod but finishing ability can improve very quickly in football. Personally I don't think we can afford to develop Mayuka in the first team during a period of massive transition however I would not write him off as being the finished product, that's all.
saintbob40 Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Difficult to judge anyone. They played a set of traffic cones.
pangy Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Judging from the interview I would say Targett will be the new 1st team LB next season [video=youtube;G0UG-IpJrYQ]
Saint Charlie Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Could be but how did you get that from the interview?
pangy Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Just the way he was asking him if he felt the pressure of the LB's we have produced and other questions,maybe I am reading too much into it
goneawol Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2000128439/skipper-not-out-wanyama-s-red-card-will-not-count-towards-lesotho-afcon-tie#/
cellone Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2000128439/skipper-not-out-wanyama-s-red-card-will-not-count-towards-lesotho-afcon-tie#/ Thanks G. lol at the 4 links, especially 'Do you want to be rich British girl?'
Toon Saint Posted 16 July, 2014 Posted 16 July, 2014 Jason McCarthy is a unit. Reminds me of Shaw in terms of his physique at such a young age.
Saint Charlie Posted 17 July, 2014 Posted 17 July, 2014 When you look at the Spurs squad that has travelled to the US for their tour, versus the one we have in Belgium its not hard to see why MP made the move he did.
buctootim Posted 17 July, 2014 Posted 17 July, 2014 When you look at the Spurs squad that has travelled to the US for their tour, versus the one we have in Belgium its not hard to see why MP made the move he did. Another day another whine.
Charlie Wayman Posted 17 July, 2014 Posted 17 July, 2014 When you look at the Spurs squad that has travelled to the US for their tour, versus the one we have in Belgium its not hard to see why MP made the move he did. Disingenuous in extremis. At least we'll have the same squad in 5 years time and boy will they be good! It's called 'Building a New Team', something that the WHT yobos know nothing about, their sole expertise being in poaching. Time you supported the team you supposedly support.
charliemiller Posted 17 July, 2014 Posted 17 July, 2014 Disingenuous in extremis. At least we'll have the same squad in 5 years time and boy will they be good! It's called 'Building a New Team', something that the WHT yobos know nothing about, their sole expertise being in poaching. Time you supported the team you supposedly support. Dead right , most of our team will improve this year as they are all young , they will bulk up become stronger and harder to knock off the ball and generally more competitive due to the experiences gained in the premiership last year.
Bucks Saint Posted 17 July, 2014 Posted 17 July, 2014 When you look at the Spurs squad that has travelled to the US for their tour, versus the one we have in Belgium its not hard to see why MP made the move he did. Only shame is that he did not take you; or has he?
badgerx16 Posted 17 July, 2014 Posted 17 July, 2014 When you look at the Spurs squad that has travelled to the US for their tour, versus the one we have in Belgium its not hard to see why MP made the move he did. If you add Gaston, Morgan, and Graziano to our squad list, does it look better ?
Batman Posted 17 July, 2014 Posted 17 July, 2014 If you add Gaston, Morgan, and Graziano to our squad list, does it look better ? yes
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