SaintRobbie Posted 9 August, 2014 Share Posted 9 August, 2014 Really good news. Now bring on the Centre Backs and Strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 9 August, 2014 Share Posted 9 August, 2014 You have no idea how long any of these deals have taken, Liverpool could have been after Lovren since Christmas for all you know. The fact that we have waited until players were sold before signing a replacement is neither foolish, shocking nor unique to Saints. I still think we are a CB, striker and creative midfielder away from the squad we need but we haven't exactly been idle in signing players. Back on topic - This is an excellent signing. We now look good in an area we badly lacked depth last season. Boruc and Forster will push each other very hard for that #1 spot. I bow to your self proclaimed genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 9 August, 2014 Share Posted 9 August, 2014 Great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 9 August, 2014 Share Posted 9 August, 2014 Good news. Next please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 9 August, 2014 Share Posted 9 August, 2014 Hi Buddy love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernsaint Posted 9 August, 2014 Share Posted 9 August, 2014 Buzzing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 9 August, 2014 Share Posted 9 August, 2014 (not so) Lowdown:- http://georgeweahscousin.com/2014/08/09/the-great-wall-fraser-forster-the-not-so-lowdown/ thanks for that, always interesting to read the view from the former club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 9 August, 2014 Share Posted 9 August, 2014 Great signing. Shame he can't be no 1 because our third choice keeper who won't even play is the current owner. KL is our 3rd choice keeper? Now I am worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Abroad Posted 9 August, 2014 Share Posted 9 August, 2014 KL is our 3rd choice keeper? Now I am worried. Despite all her Swiss cheese, she got no holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Love that we get more posts in a debate about Argie racism! Great signing. Best signing of the window thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettIvo Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Meltdown!! Worst asset strip ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 If there are minor faults or not in Forster's game, he'll be first choice from now on, and so it'll be the bench for Boruc.....but for how much longer?. Artur still covets the Polish national spot and is (argueably) still the best number one the Poles have. With one year on his contract.....will he move and get regular games somewhere else? Meanwhile, Fraser is the man ! .....the only real question is WHO will be our no.2 ...if Artur goes?. KD's contract isn't forever, and neither Gazzaniga or Cropper have set the world alight in their U21 Matches. ** NOTE: the last time Saints signed an English goalie (yes it has happened) it was Peter Shilton in Aug 1982, but he had a horrific start when an experimental Saints defence conceded 18 goals and were bottom after the first 7 games, before some defence - strengthening measures were taken after which things steadied up and Shilts. kept 34 clean sheets in his seasons 2 and 3 at SFC. 5 years ..and 49 England caps later, Shilton had racked up 242 club games and rarely played a bad one in all that time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Clearly been tapped up by David Watson whilst at the World Cup. An absolute outrage, when will the FA take action against this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Good news Artur needs to know he is not a shoe in for the number one spot plus we now have two decent keepers something we lacked last season. A lot of talk of who is going to be first choice keeper but maybe Ronald could just take a leaf out of Man City's book Pellegrini must decide who to play in Sunday’s Community Shield against Arsenal at Wembley after acknowledging that he now has ‘two No 1 goalkeepers’. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2720268/Manuel-Pellegrini-new-goalkeeper-Willy-Caballero-fight-Joe-Hart-No-1-spot.html#ixzz39yDvZf9H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Great signing. Shame he can't be no 1 because our third choice keeper who won't even play is the current owner. After everything he has done for the club I wouldn't deny him a thing. If you watch some of the pre season vids behind the scenes he has been the glue that has held the team together. He is the one who would be able to turn Morgan around. I have endless time for KD Just not in goal after watching the Brighton game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 If there are minor faults or not in Forster's game, he'll be first choice from now on, and so it'll be the bench for Boruc.....but for how much longer?. Artur still covets the Polish national spot and is (argueably) still the best number one the Poles have. With one year on his contract.....will he move and get regular games somewhere else? Meanwhile, Fraser is the man ! .....the only real question is WHO will be our no.2 ...if Artur goes?. KD's contract isn't forever, and neither Gazzaniga or Cropper have set the world alight in their U21 Matches. ** NOTE: the last time Saints signed an English goalie (yes it has happened) it was Peter Shilton in Aug 1982, but he had a horrific start when an experimental Saints defence conceded 18 goals and were bottom after the first 7 games, before some defence - strengthening measures were taken after which things steadied up and Shilts. kept 34 clean sheets in his seasons 2 and 3 at SFC. 5 years ..and 49 England caps later, Shilton had racked up 242 club games and rarely played a bad one in all that time . Was Paul Smith not English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 After everything he has done for the club I wouldn't deny him a thing. If you watch some of the pre season vids behind the scenes he has been the glue that has held the team together. He is the one who would be able to turn Morgan around. I have endless time for KD Just not in goal after watching the Brighton game I agree with that, if you piece together all the media bits you can get an impression of how key he is behind the scenes, comes across as a top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Was Paul Smith not English? Yes. And so were Neil Moss, Kevin Miller and Chris Woods etc. I guess Davie meant English International. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Was Paul Smith not English? Not to mention Kelvin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 (edited) This is the strongest we have looked in the glovesman department for some time. Two international goalkeepers to battle it out for the number one spot. Forster is a good age too so hopefully can be our number one for a long time. Edited 10 August, 2014 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Was Paul Smith not English? I think "England" not English. We've signed English keepers since Shilts: Flowers, Burridge, Beasant, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Not to mention Kelvin.. Back to bed for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 This is the strongest we have looked in the glovesman department for some time. Two international goalkeepers to battle it out for the number one spot. Forster is a good age too so hopefully can be our number one for a long time. I remember Delldays banging on about how only the top, top teams have two international goalies in their squad and it was stupid to expect us to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SB Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Great news to wake up to, although I felt the damage is already done it's certainly helping the repair process! Considering his age, ability and that he's an international player the fee isn't that high. Let's keep what momentum we have and go get a quality striker in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Great news! Very exciting, welcome onboard Fraser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block34 Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Do we think that maybe, with the arrival of FF specifically, SFC will be seen as a good bet for incoming players who may otherwise have dismissed us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Do we think that maybe, with the arrival of FF specifically, SFC will be seen as a good bet for incoming players who may otherwise have dismissed us? He's not going to fire up foreign players who are considering a move. Not many goalkeepers would, to be honest. But now we've brought five players in (and spent some decent money in doing so) I think people should understand that we are in business and looking to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 I remember Delldays banging on about how only the top, top teams have two international goalies in their squad and it was stupid to expect us to do the same. Calling Batman - are we now a top, top team or will we just struggle for 17th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Welcome Fraser! Great signing, young, Internationally recognised and already proven at the top level. But we do need to keep Boruc too. Play Boruc to the start of September then switch 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Play Boruc until he deserves to be dropped. Then switch 'em. Make Forster earn his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 We really need to keep arthur. Needs to be managed like spurs situation with friedl and louris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 He's not going to fire up foreign players who are considering a move. Not many goalkeepers would, to be honest. But now we've brought five players in (and spent some decent money in doing so) I think people should understand that we are in business and looking to compete. But, but asset strip. 'Fat Kat' is pocketing all the cash etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulgrew21 Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Good luck to you and Fraser for the season. He did well for us and played a part in some massive wins over the past few years. I'm still not convinced he's better than Artur but you definitely have two excellent keepers on your hands. If you're ever feeling ****e about your 'asset stripping', have a look at us. Absolutely no debt, infact we have about £20m in the bank, and our best players continue to leave with absolutely no investment. Forster has been replaced with Craig Gordon, an admittedly excellent goalkeeper but he hasn't played in years. I'm sure you will eventually bring in some more top talent to replace the guys who have left. I seen you were linked with Javier Hernandez, I think he would be a fantastic signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Good luck to you and Fraser for the season. He did well for us and played a part in some massive wins over the past few years. I'm still not convinced he's better than Artur but you definitely have two excellent keepers on your hands. If you're ever feeling ****e about your 'asset stripping', have a look at us. Absolutely no debt, infact we have about £20m in the bank, and our best players continue to leave with absolutely no investment. Forster has been replaced with Craig Gordon, an admittedly excellent goalkeeper but he hasn't played in years. I'm sure you will eventually bring in some more top talent to replace the guys who have left. I seen you were linked with Javier Hernandez, I think he would be a fantastic signing. Cheers Mulgrew. Looking forward to seeing Boruc and Forster battle it out to play. The reason for Celtic's downgrading is because you dont have any serious opposition since Rangers demise. You'll still win the league this year with a weak (and cheap) side - and the board know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulgrew21 Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Cheers Mulgrew. Looking forward to seeing Boruc and Forster battle it out to play. The reason for Celtic's downgrading is because you dont have any serious opposition since Rangers demise. You'll still win the league this year with a weak (and cheap) side - and the board know that. They still take £600 for my season ticket and £100 for the three group games though. I'd like to know where the money is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Good news. Next please! LOL! Yep my thoughts exactly! 4 more to go... x2 CBs, Striker and a covering RB.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Calling Batman - are we now a top, top team or will we just struggle for 17th? All the pundits in the Sunday Times seem to have us as a struggling team this season, partly because we have had to make too many changes. My view is with 4 more players we'll be OK, mid table - probably bottom half... 12th? As we stand now? 14-16th? Possibly relegation. But it appears more are coming... so lets make a call on 1 Sep when we see what the Board have secured for Koeman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 They still take £600 for my season ticket and £100 for the three group games though. I'd like to know where the money is going. I guess to pay the wages, and thats not meant flippantly. Celtic get far more than Saints in gate money, but the tv money in the PL is just stupidly big, it warps everything. This year we'll get c£16m from attendances but another £80m in tv cash. I guess Celtic will get double that £16m through the gate but only a fraction of the tv income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddings and Monkeys Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Do we think that maybe, with the arrival of FF specifically, SFC will be seen as a good bet for incoming players who may otherwise have dismissed us? Really good post especially when taken in conjunction with Rodwell's recent comments. Yes, this won't attract the top foreign players but we will become increasingly attractive to young talented UK players who want to play and develop. Someone like Sinclair is a good example of where a move to a club like ours should have been his next step. This is a small chink of light in the mess that is the PL but until players and agents readjust their mindless nothing much will happen. A player and his agent will still probably see earning 100K a week and only getting a run out in the League Cup as a better option than 50k and playing every week. And who can really blame them??? What would we do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Great to get this one over the line. I don't have to have a breakdown now when we lose our keeper to injury for any length of time. Can we loan out Gazza please? Will do him the world of good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 what is our mad friend Artur on about on twitter if anyone can translate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 what is our mad friend Artur on about on twitter if anyone can translate Football these days is rotten to the core ... I'm glad I'm one of the few who look in the mirror without disgust ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Football these days is rotten to the core ... I'm glad I'm one of the few who look in the mirror without disgust ... For those who can czytać- invite you to the previous tweet ... "She washed her" hands, it is Legionnaire, was indifferent ... What is a whore? Clear enough???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Football these days is rotten to the core ... I'm glad I'm one of the few who look in the mirror without disgust ... @ArturBoruc: @karoLegiafan myślisz ze mój autorytet jest dla nich ważniejszy niż 10 milionów funtów? Poważnie? ArturBoruc:karoLegiafan Think that my authority is more important to them than the 10 million pounds? Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Boruc should play well enough to not be dropped. It's his shirt to lose Same with Forster if/when he gets picked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 @ArturBoruc: @karoLegiafan myślisz ze mój autorytet jest dla nich ważniejszy niż 10 milionów funtów? Poważnie? ArturBoruc:karoLegiafan Think that my authority is more important to them than the 10 million pounds? Seriously? Is this the first sign of a sulk coming on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 Is Boruc's head on it's travels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 @ArturBoruc: @karoLegiafan myślisz ze mój autorytet jest dla nich ważniejszy niż 10 milionów funtów? Poważnie? ArturBoruc:karoLegiafan Think that my authority is more important to them than the 10 million pounds? Seriously? Doesn't really make sense, but does sound like a bit of a strop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 What does Boruc mean?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 10 August, 2014 Share Posted 10 August, 2014 I just asked my Polish mate to check Artur's TL and tell me what he's saying. KaroLegiaFan said to him, as someone who has played for Celtic and Legia - he could try to be the authority on this and help between the two. Artur replied saying, do you think my opinion/authority matters more to them (Celtic) than the £10m (reference to the prize money) Basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now