Saint Garrett Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 As if the expectation of being a £12m striker wasn't enough.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Let's hope he lives up to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 To be fair he's scored more premier league goals than the last bloke who wore it. He'll be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Seems the type of character that will handle it, just a number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Probably end of our signings then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 (edited) I'm happy. Let's hope it inspires him. Would you rather Osvaldo got it? Edited 14 August, 2014 by Shroppie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Florin takes #5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 14 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 14 August, 2014 I'm happy. Let's hope it inspires him. Would you rather Osvaldo got it! No as he doesn't play for us.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 (edited) To be fair he's scored more premier league goals than the last bloke who wore it. He'll be fine! They've actually scored 28 each - Lambert in 75 appearances, Long in 100. No idea how many substitute appearances that includes but I'm sure Long was on the bench more often than Lambert. Long's scoring record looks a lot better when you put it like that actually, when you consider most of his sides have been pretty average. Edited 14 August, 2014 by DuncanRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Hmmm, well I suppose someone was going to be given that shirt. I'd hoped when Lambert left there would be someone special coming in to take it but whatever. Let's hope it inspires him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 No as he doesn't play for us.... That's not relevant to my question, but to help you understand, would you rather Osvaldo had not been loaned out but given 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Hmmm, well I suppose someone was going to be given that shirt. I'd hoped when Lambert left there would be someone special coming in to take it but whatever. Let's hope it inspires him. In fairness Lambo wasn't 'special' when we signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 14 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 14 August, 2014 That's not relevant to my question, but to help you understand, would you rather Osvaldo had not been loaned out but given 7? No. I'd rather it was given to someone who was worthy. [video=youtube;-FucbvoFFy0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 In fairness Lambo wasn't 'special' when we signed him. Yes he was at league 1 level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Hmmmmm...... Has a lot to live up to, then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 No. I'd rather it was given to someone who was worthy. [video=youtube;-FucbvoFFy0] I'll judge whether he's worthy after a dozen games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RinNY Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Probably end of our signings then? Well, numbers 13, 14, and 15 are still unassigned, so we might still see one or two coming in to strengthen the squad further: back up CB and a wide attacking player would be one's hopes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 No. I'd rather it was given to someone who was worthy. [video=youtube;-FucbvoFFy0] Please tell us who you think is worthy then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Please tell us who you think is worthy then. Baby Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Baby Jesus. Baby Jesus would be the number 1 shirt. Jesus saves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 14 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Please tell us who you think is worthy then. Right now, no one, leave it for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 They've actually scored 28 each - Lambert in 75 appearances, Long in 100. No idea how many substitute appearances that includes but I'm sure Long was on the bench more often than Lambert. Long's scoring record looks a lot better when you put it like that actually, when you consider most of his sides have been pretty average. Am pretty sure in a un-researched way Long didn't take pen's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Baby Jesus would be the number 1 shirt. Jesus saves. Can you imagine what the 'Bedwetters' TM. would say if Baby Jesus was given the no.1 shirt? They would go mental(-er) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 As if the expectation of being a £12m striker wasn't enough.... Do players really care about this sort of stuff? I'm sure most couldn't give a toss about who wore the number they wear before they were even at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 It's just a shirt number FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Do players really care about this sort of stuff? I'm sure most couldn't give a toss about who wore the number they wear before they were even at the club. I doubt it. 12M isn't even a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 It's just a shirt number FFS Not when a conspiracy and 30 page thread is at risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 (edited) Edited 14 August, 2014 by ART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Baby Jesus would be the number 1 shirt. Jesus saves. Useless on crosses, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Useless on crosses, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Useless on crosses, though. Just about prefer the Pennis/Hansen encounter. [video=youtube_share;DEDbXUWEzjk]http://youtu.be/DEDbXUWEzjk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 It's just a shirt number FFS Technically you right - emotionally you are wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Technically you right - emotionally you are wrong To the fans. Not the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Do players really care about this sort of stuff? I'm sure most couldn't give a toss about who wore the number they wear before they were even at the club. I'm sure it means something at the top clubs, where you're putting on the shirt that one of the true greats wore. I expect some Saints players - including Lambert - can feel the significance of the number 7 shirt since Le Tiss but other numbers won't matter besides their indication of your rank in the squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 I'm sure it means something at the top clubs, where you're putting on the shirt that one of the true greats wore. Perhaps a Man United or Liverpool signing might be proud to wear the shirt of best or Dalglish. I can't image many players will buckle under the pressure of wearing the same number as Kevin Phillips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfnPanad Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 I just hope Koeman grabs hold of him and gets him to show a bit of footballing integrity. I hated seeing him flopping around against us. Honesty and goals will help me like him more but I'm not all that happy about this one, even less so about the squad number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Baby Jesus would be the number 1 shirt. Jesus saves. but Channon gets the rebound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 To the fans. Not the players. And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 And? Wasn't the point of the thread that he's now under a lot more pressure due to having the number 7 shirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Crab Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 He stands at over 5ft10, Shane Long, Shane Long, He came along when Rickie went, Shane Long, Shane Long, We gave him the number seven shirt That used to belong to Rickie Lambert. Shane Long, Shane Long, Southampton's goal machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Crab Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 It's a travesty that Shane Long has been given the shirt that once belonged to Andrei Kanchelskis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajv2809 Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 No. I'd rather it was given to someone who was worthy. FFS. Stop whinging and get behind the team and ALL of our players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 It's a travesty that Shane Long has been given the shirt that once belonged to Andrei Kanchelskis. If i remember correctly didn't Redknapp give it to that awful player that was Tommy Hajto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Wasn't the point of the thread that he's now under a lot more pressure due to having the number 7 shirt? Ah I see - no pressure from me but the shirt does hold a certain attachment to it does it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 (edited) As if the expectation of being a £12m striker wasn't enough.... 7????? Bugga. We're not signing Ings then. Edited 14 August, 2014 by SaintRobbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 If i remember correctly didn't Redknapp give it to that awful player that was Tommy Hajto. Yes but it was Arry and you're not allowed to mention him on the forum except negatively - so there you go Hajto, utter disgrace to the shirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Baby Jesus would be the number 1 shirt. Jesus saves. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Hmmmmm...... Has a lot to live up to, then... I know it ended in tears but, Wasn't Super Kev #7? Seeing as Pelle is the new Quinn, seems the right shirt to give him! Wonder if Long or Koeman realise how much the 7 shirts means to fans? Obviously Krueger wouldn't have a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Ah I see - no pressure from me but the shirt does hold a certain attachment to it does it not? Yes, for the fans, not the players. Which was my point. Is a saints player really going to feel pressure because Rickie lambert wore the same number as him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 August, 2014 Share Posted 14 August, 2014 Yes, for the fans, not the players. Which was my point. Is a saints player really going to feel pressure because Rickie lambert wore the same number as him? Probably not. It's just another number to them - pity really as it's not just SRL it's MLT as well. Mind you I personally think SL will do very well for us - not in so far as the previous did but well all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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