simo Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 The variation in the number of games Saints could play this season is huge. It could be in the early 40's or close to 70. A 20 goal striker who played 40 games has a lot better record than one played in 60+ games. A "20 goal striker" sounds good, but you need context on it which is why generally it is only used as a term for league games. Plus you then have the variation in standard of opponent, which is less if you only look at league games. A twenty goal striker is a 20 goal striker no matter where the goals come imo!
hypochondriac Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 I was referring to all Competitions. Back 5-10 years I would have agreed it meant the league, nowadays not so much - its very rare to get a 15/20 per season striker in the PL, as you pointed out. There we go then. MLG is behind the times.
hypochondriac Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 (edited) A twenty goal striker is a 20 goal striker no matter where the goals come imo! Wow so that's every poster except one who agrees with the new definition. Just the one poster lagging behind with his outdated and incorrect assumptions. Edited 31 July, 2015 by hypochondriac
VectisSaint Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 Last season only 4 players scored 15 or more Premier League goals... Aguero Kane Austin Sanchez 15+ Premier League strikers are rare. Wrong, Costa makes 5. Scored 20 in the PL and 1 in the Cup. The two previous seasons there were 10, many years there have been at least 7 or 8, 2004/5 only Henry and Andy Johnson.
Matthew Le God Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 Wrong, Costa makes 5. Scored 20 in the PL and 1 in the Cup. The two previous seasons there were 10, many years there have been at least 7 or 8, 2004/5 only Henry and Andy Johnson. The general point still stands that the number is low, its hard to see Wickham getting to such levels.
SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 VILLA SIGN VERETOUT Aston Villa have completed the signing of Jordan Veretout from Nantes on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old has joined for an undisclosed fee and is the fourth player to join Villa from Ligue 1 this summer.
Roger Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 any update on Guans teaser last night? Guan said he would post in morning. Annoying he hasn't.
shurlock Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 (edited) Oh dear, MLG, what a mare. Leaving a trail of destruction and edits behind you. Put it down to preseason. Edited 31 July, 2015 by shurlock
SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 VILLA SIGN RUDY GESTEDE Aston Villa have completed the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede on five-year deal.
Saint_Ash Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 VILLA SIGN RUDY GESTEDE Aston Villa have completed the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede on five-year deal.Interesting signing, wonder if he can cut the mustard in the top league
SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 ALBION CLOSE ON MARSHALL West Brom close to agreeing a deal with Cardiff City for Scotland international goalkeeper David Marshall, according to Sky sources. We understand a the deal with cost the Premier League side between £4million and £5million. ^ Former Saints target.
Saint_Ash Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 any update on Guans teaser last night? No, and I doubt we will.
hypochondriac Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 The general point still stands that the number is low, its hard to see Wickham getting to such levels. No one said he would.
Saint Garrett Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 No, and I doubt we will. He's normally pretty reliable tbf
Saint_Ash Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 He's normally pretty reliable tbf Yeah I know, I like Guan but deffo smells of being silenced as against wrong.
teacher Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 Guan said he would post in morning. Annoying he hasn't. Who do you blame?
VectisSaint Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 Did Guan do his transfer update? Not yet, he still has 3 hours and 3 posts.
vince Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 Indeed, which is why Mane, IMO is a ridiculously good each way (1/4 odds in top 4) bet for Premier League top scorer at 100-1. He could get 15 goals f'sure. That bet was just too tempting for me - if you do it £10 e/w with Paddy Power, you currently get a free £2 bet each time he scores as well.
Dangermouth Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 Guan posted yesterday after the game at about 11.34. Said the special attendee was owlface Hodgson.
saint97 Posted 31 July, 2015 Posted 31 July, 2015 Guan posted yesterday after the game at about 11.34. Said the special attendee was owlface Hodgson. Yeah but he said he had transfer gossip that he'd post today.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 2 August, 2015 Posted 2 August, 2015 Adam Blackmore on Twitter: #saintsfc Koeman hoping to add to squad before #EPL opener at #nufc next Sunday - his thoughts on Caulker & Rodriguez to come @solentsport
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 2 August, 2015 Posted 2 August, 2015 Adam Blackmore on Twitter: #saintsfc Koeman hoping to add to squad before #EPL opener at #nufc next Sunday - his thoughts on Caulker & Rodriguez to come @solentsport I'd have hoped that with only three senior centre backs at the club, and one of them very much a developmental punt, that we are confident of signing a priority centre-back target soon.
SuperSAINT Posted 3 August, 2015 Posted 3 August, 2015 LEICESTER SIGN N'GOLO KANTE Leicester City have completed the signing of N'Golo Kante from Caen on a four-year deal.
SuperSAINT Posted 3 August, 2015 Posted 3 August, 2015 PALACE SIGN WICKHAM Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Connor Wickham from Sunderland on a five-year deal.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 3 August, 2015 Posted 3 August, 2015 PALACE SIGN WICKHAM Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Connor Wickham from Sunderland on a five-year deal. I think Wickham could be a half-decent signing for them if he can stay fit. I would imagine he is the Glenn Murray (31) replacement, but he'll do well to replicate his effectiveness and strike rate.
SuperSAINT Posted 3 August, 2015 Posted 3 August, 2015 BBC Solent Sport @solentsport Ivory Coast international Max Gradel having a medical at #afcb ahead of proposed move from French side St Etienne. Via @chrisdotlatchem
Saint Charlie Posted 3 August, 2015 Posted 3 August, 2015 Bobby Zamora returns to Brighton - voted their best ever player from his earlier spell so a popular signing!
ibizasaint Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 BBC saying Sunderland are signing Yann M'Vila on loan from Rubin Kazan on their Gossip Page. Wasnt he really highly about 2 years ago? Maybe,could've been a good signing for the DM role though must admit I have never seen him play.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Mundo Deportivo saying Barcelona attacking midfielder/winger Adama Traore is heading to England for talks with Saints, apparently.
Window Cleaner Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Mundo Deportivo saying Barcelona attacking midfielder/winger Adama Traore is heading to England for talks with Saints, apparently. Liverpool actually
angelman Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfers-tottenham-told-name-6187792 This, given that they sold Bertrand to us in January, would be a little bizarre. Also love it that they go with MP saying he is the best left back in the league as if that makes it a fact. Rose did have a better season last season, but the one before that he was awful.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Liverpool actually Sure? http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/adama-traore-liverpool-fc-not-9786047
Window Cleaner Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Sure? http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/adama-traore-liverpool-fc-not-9786047 Aha more bollorks from L'Equipe then, just can't get used to them adapting a Sun like bollorks policy
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 CHERRIES TOMLIN BID ACCEPTED Sky sources: Middlesbrough accept a £3.5m offer from Bournemouth for Lee Tomlin
shurlock Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Bournemouth making some cracking signings. Lee Tomlin? A s**t Andy Reid.
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Lee Tomlin? A s**t Andy Reid. Better than Andy Reid IMO. Fatter though.
angelman Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 (edited) Are B'mouth going to field anyone who came up with them? It's sad that. Of the 14 players used in the last nPC game, we had the following play for us the next season: Lambert, Lollana, Morgan, Guly, Fox, Hooivled, Fonte, K Davis, Cork, Puncheon, Sharp Of those, the following started the 1st PL game vs Man City Davis, Fox, Hooiveld, Fonte, Morgan, Lollana, Punch, Guly, with Lambert and Sharp coming on as subs. Edited 4 August, 2015 by angelman
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 ROMA AGREE DZEKO FEE Sky sources: Roma have agreed a £14million fee with Manchester City for striker Edin Dzeko. ^ I'm assuming City are signing a striker after selling him & Jovetic?
nta786 Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 ROMA AGREE DZEKO FEE Sky sources: Roma have agreed a £14million fee with Manchester City for striker Edin Dzeko. ^ I'm assuming City are signing a striker after selling him & Jovetic? They have aguero and bony- i think theyll buy one more- in the 15-20m region i reckon.
Batman Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 They have aguero and bony- i think theyll buy one more- in the 15-20m region i reckon. step forward charlie austin
S-Clarke Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Are B'mouth going to field anyone who came up with them? It's sad that. Of the 14 players used in the last nPC game, we had the following play for us the next season: Lambert, Lollana, Morgan, Guly, Fox, Hooivled, Fonte, K Davis, Cork, Puncheon, Sharp Of those, the following started the 1st PL game vs Man City Davis, Fox, Hooiveld, Fonte, Morgan, Lollana, Punch, Guly, with Lambert and Sharp coming on as subs. Watford are the ones you need to ask that question of. I believe they've signed 12 or 13 new players. All foreigners from all over the world. Mixed reputations and an almighty gamble.
Batman Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Watford are the ones you need to ask that question of. I believe they've signed 12 or 13 new players. All foreigners from all over the world. Mixed reputations and an almighty gamble. I thought they would do well. but signing that many players is just daft
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Are B'mouth going to field anyone who came up with them? It's sad that. Think they've signed 7 currently which is on par with what we signed when we came up. Although they may sign more, of course. I thought they would do well. but signing that many players is just daft I'm expecting lots of fun & games from Watford this season.
benjii Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 ROMA AGREE DZEKO FEE Sky sources: Roma have agreed a £14million fee with Manchester City for striker Edin Dzeko. ^ I'm assuming City are signing a striker after selling him & Jovetic? Bargain fee but presumably there are some hefty wages invovled. As for Traore, it would be a bit of a strange signing for Liverpool given they presumably only have space for three or, at a push, four of the following in the team at any one time: Sturridge Benteke Coutinho Firmino Lallana Balloteli (lolz) Borini (lolz) Markovic (assuming they don't want to convert him to a permanent wing-back. lolz) Ibe (assuming he is viewed as an offensive player rather than Clyne's understudy) I can see Traore being the kind of player Koeman would like in the squad. He's similar to Elia in the sense that he's a touchline-hugging winger, would fit a 4-3-3 happily and he's fast (although he plays on the right, normally, not the left).
VectisSaint Posted 4 August, 2015 Posted 4 August, 2015 Watford are the ones you need to ask that question of. I believe they've signed 12 or 13 new players. All foreigners from all over the world. Mixed reputations and an almighty gamble. New manager as well, all seems very sensible.
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