Update:

[Monk]

- looking to wrap up deals for Alderweireld and Bertrand early.

- Koeman still reserving judgment on Cork's, Classie is still very much on his list.

- Staplewood look's tremendous and the interior tops any training ground I have been/worked at.

- Jay Rod working his backside off.

- JWP in everyday even when given a day off.

- 360 visualization & coordination is a key principle to the training programme (co-ordination when facing play - this is what the walking and juggling practices seek ti improve)

- Mane settled very well, good friends with Mayuka who is a an excitable character.

- Still looking to enhance Staplewood - some of it is still out of bounds.

- Keep an eye out for Callum Slattery

[hypochondriac]

Heard anything about Jay Rod and his desire to play for saints rather than Spurs? Shame about Cork if so, would be a mistake not to sign him up IMO.

[hypochondriac]

PS I thought you had nutmegged Callum?

[Bearsy]

cheers that all sounds positive. Interesting that we only have room in the squad for one JC, I spose if that really is the case i would prob plump for Jordy too.

[hypochondriac]

cheers that all sounds positive. Interesting that we only have room in the squad for one JC, I spose if that really is the case i would prob plump for Jordy too.

 

Jesus is my choice.

[scotty]

Jesus is my choice.

 

I'd say "he's nailed on", but that would be tasteless.

[JxgrSaint]

Jesus is my choice.

 

Not very good against crosses though...

[Bearsy]

guise pls

 

Anyone know what 360 vizualization entails exactly? I am interested in this.

[sammysaint]

I like S.Davis and Cork, but one has to go if he wants Classie, But Personally feel under Koeman, Cork has been the better player, also slightly younger, so hopefully we re sign him, specially if we get uefa cup, we need a good squad depth, Victor and Cork as our back CMs would be quality.

[SaintRobbie]

- looking to wrap up deals for Alderweireld and Bertrand early.

- Koeman still reserving judgment on Cork's, Classie is still very much on his list.

- Staplewood look's tremendous and the interior tops any training ground I have been/worked at.

- Jay Rod working his backside off.

- JWP in everyday even when given a day off.

- 360 visualization & coordination is a key principle to the training programme (co-ordination when facing play - this is what the walking and juggling practices seek ti improve)

- Mane settled very well, good friends with Mayuka who is a an excitable character.

- Still looking to enhance Staplewood - some of it is still out of bounds.

- Keep an eye out for Callum Slattery

 

Good stuff. Wasn't Sir Clive Woodward into all that visualisation stuff too?

 

Classie would be a super addition. I hope this is right.

[Saint_clark]

I still feel there's a chance for Mayuka to be an effective player for us. Being written off far too early by most.

[Bad Wolf]

I don't get the Cork situation. He's been nothing but solid for us yet that's 3 different Saints managers that just see him as a squad player. If I had to choose which one to keep, I'd rather J-Rod left for a healthy fee than Cork walked for nothing

[Redslo]

I don't get the Cork situation. He's been nothing but solid for us yet that's 3 different Saints managers that just see him as a squad player. If I had to choose which one to keep, I'd rather J-Rod left for a healthy fee than Cork walked for nothing

 

I actually discussed this in my blog post of minutes ago. I have posted a new article entitled “Possible Reasons for not Signing Jack Cork Right Now.” It is speculation, not inside information.

 

http://redsloscf.blogspot.com/

 

http://redsloscf.blogspot.co.uk/

[Toon Saint]

Cheers Monk. Any word on contract extensions for Clyne and J-Rod?

[trousers]

Cheers Monk. Are Arsenal still sniffing around Slattery?

[doddisalegend]

I'm at a loss at why managers don't seem to rate Jack Cork ........

[whelk]

I'm at a loss at why managers don't seem to rate Jack Cork ........

 

Well he can't not rate him as started last 2 games ahead of Wanyama. Feel same as everyone else as to baffled why nothing on the table

[Wurzel]

guise pls

 

Anyone know what 360 vizualization entails exactly? I am interested in this.

[igsey]

I would have thought Cork is one of those players that even if the manager doesn't rate him massively well, you keep him signed up because the fans all love him? Besides, he'll be a great replacement up front should Pelle get injured this season!

 

EDIT: But cheers for the info Monk, greatly appreciated.

Edited 29 October, 2014 by igsey

[adrian lord]

Jesus is my choice.

 

Tends to get incapacitated by injury around the critical Easter period.

 

 

 

nice update tho monk.

[croydonsaint]

Appreciate update. Cant see why we do not sign Cork even if only to protect his value as Surely he would attract buyers if we did wish to lose him.

[Whitey Grandad]

Not very good against crosses though...

 

But saves a lot.

[Toon Saint]

I actually discussed this in my blog post of minutes ago. I have posted a new article entitled “Possible Reasons for not Signing Jack Cork Right Now.” It is speculation, not inside information.

 

http://redsloscf.blogspot.com/

 

http://redsloscf.blogspot.co.uk/

 

What about if he is seen to block the "pathway" for the likes of JWP and Harrison Reed?

 

LR seemed to put a big emphasis on that in his recent presentation.

[Viking Saint]

Good stuff. Wasn't Sir Clive Woodward into all that visualisation stuff too?

 

Classie would be a super addition. I hope this is right.

 

Woodward used Sherylle Calder, a visual acuity coach, when he was

England.manager....trains spatial awareness and recognition, stimulus identification and response etc

 

Agree entirely with you on Classie, who would drop out to accommodate him though??

Edited 29 October, 2014 by Viking Saint

[Beckenham Saint]

Jesus is my choice.

 

He already played for us for a few years at right back

[Saint86]

- looking to wrap up deals for Alderweireld and Bertrand early.

- Koeman still reserving judgment on Cork's, Classie is still very much on his list.

- Staplewood look's tremendous and the interior tops any training ground I have been/worked at.

- Jay Rod working his backside off.

- JWP in everyday even when given a day off.

- 360 visualization & coordination is a key principle to the training programme (co-ordination when facing play - this is what the walking and juggling practices seek ti improve)

- Mane settled very well, good friends with Mayuka who is a an excitable character.

- Still looking to enhance Staplewood - some of it is still out of bounds.

- Keep an eye out for Callum Slattery

 

You've retired!!!!

 

But thank you for the update, sounds good!

[VectisSaint]

I still feel there's a chance for Mayuka to be an effective player for us. Being written off far too early by most.

He looks a very different player than the one we saw before who looked very lightweight. He has definitely bulked up over the last year and looks much more physically able to cope with the PL than before. He may yet turn out to be a good player, depite how he has looked in the past.

[Unbelievable Jeff]

Excellent, thanks for the update Monk.

 

I think getting Alderweireld and Bertrand done will leave us with one, maybe two players to bring in next Summer, a back up striker and back up keeper.

 

I don't think we'd be able to improve on any other player at the moment.

[doddisalegend]

Excellent, thanks for the update Monk.

 

I think getting Alderweireld and Bertrand done will leave us with one, maybe two players to bring in next Summer, a back up striker and back up keeper.

 

I don't think we'd be able to improve on any other player at the moment.

 

Assuming we keep everyone next summer surely.

[doddisalegend]

Yeah, I think if Tadic even vaguely keeps up his form he'll be almost impossible to keep. Schneiderlin probably has an agreement to leave in the summer for a CL club. If we lost Morgan I'd take Clasie and keeping Cork, we'd still have very good options there and with JWP and Reed coming through.

 

Tadic for sure the way he is playing Liverpool will want him to replace Lallana. Morgan will want European football and we will want to sell him before his contract runs to low.

[St Chalet]

But saves a lot.

 

Goes missing at Easter.

[slickmick]

What does anyone know about Callum Slattery ?

[angelman]

The fact that no contract has come seems obvious that Cork's future is not certain. While we might well sign another player, I would actually prefer to have English even if it wasn't quite as good. But...if it meant Europe then maybe I could stow my thoughts.

[ivangolac]

Tadic for sure the way he is playing Liverpool will want him to replace Lallana. Morgan will want European football and we will want to sell him before his contract runs to low.

 

 

and they'll want Alderwierald for Lovren and Pelle for Lambert - scouse mugs

[The9]

Excellent, thanks for the update Monk.

 

I think getting Alderweireld and Bertrand done will leave us with one, maybe two players to bring in next Summer, a back up striker and back up keeper.

 

I don't think we'd be able to improve on any other player at the moment.

 

If we genuinely have European aspirations though the league we still need the 5 players we needed in January to be a legitimate season-long threat. Starters all over the pitch and bench please, and none of this "making do" nonsense. Every player should be able to slot in without any kind of drop in quality.

[CB Fry]

If we genuinely have European aspirations though the league we still need the 5 players we needed in January to be a legitimate season-long threat. Starters all over the pitch and bench please, and none of this "making do" nonsense. Every player should be able to slot in without any kind of drop in quality.

Well, we won't be doing that.

[SuperSAINT]

What does anyone know about Callum Slattery ?

 

That he keeps getting linked with Arsenal...

 

Has he signed a pro-deal yet?

[UpweySaint]

If we genuinely have European aspirations though the league we still need the 5 players we needed in January to be a legitimate season-long threat. Starters all over the pitch and bench please, and none of this "making do" nonsense. Every player should be able to slot in without any kind of drop in quality.

 

We could never really do that ... does not mean we might not challenge for European places, just be doing it 'the Southampton way'. Targett had looked assured when called upon, the academy keeps on producing decent players ... rather see us, where possible, give them the chance to push into the first team rather than constantly seeking external recruitments.

[Convict Colony]

guise pls

 

Anyone know what 360 vizualization entails exactly? I am interested in this.

 

I think you already do it when your sat alone watching hollyoaks ???

[Foxstone]

Great update and positive stuff.

[Sergei Gotsmanov]

Tends to get incapacitated by injury around the critical Easter period.

 

 

 

nice update tho monk.

 

 

In fairness he recovers quite quickly

[Whitey Grandad]

Goes missing at Easter.

 

Eating too many Easter eggs.

[saintbob40]

Cork goes bad karma, Jenga collapse. Monk facts, SaintBob juju man.

[SaintRobbie]

Woodward used Sherylle Calder, a visual acuity coach, when he was

England.manager....trains spatial awareness and recognition, stimulus identification and response etc

 

Agree entirely with you on Classie, who would drop out to accommodate him though??

 

We still have enough cash to not have to sell anyone. But I think Maybe Cork would be sacrificed for Clasie. Koeman knows what he wants.

[Cascadia Saint]

Tends to get incapacitated by injury around the critical Easter period.

 

 

 

He does, but recovers very quickly if I remember correctly...

[Torrent Of Abuse]

Goes missing at Easter.

For three days, FFS. He obviously needed the break because after he came back, he was on another level.

[sambosa75]

That he keeps getting linked with Arsenal...

 

Has he signed a pro-deal yet?

 

Good player, been fast tracked due to pressure put on the club by those around him only too keen to point out Arsenal are sniffing around. Probably wouldn't be playing in the 18s and with a scholarship at 15 without it though so have to doff your cap a little. Always been highly rated by the club though.

[slickmick]

Good player, been fast tracked due to pressure put on the club by those around him only too keen to point out Arsenal are sniffing around. Probably wouldn't be playing in the 18s and with a scholarship at 15 without it though so have to doff your cap a little. Always been highly rated by the club though.

 

Thanks. What position does he play ? Please don't say another left back.

[trousers]

Thanks. What position does he play ? Please don't say another left back.

Midfield. Not sure if holding or attacking variety though

[SuperSAINT]

Midfield. Not sure if holding or attacking variety though

 

If Arsenal want him he's bound to not be defensive