Kingsland Red Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20160106-sam-gallagher-southampton-mk-dons-loan-2887201.aspx Is this our solution for the lack of forwards / goals? I hope not .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Comments from Karl Robinson here: http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/striker-returns-to-southampton-sam-gallagher-mk-dons-transfer-sky-bet-championship-transfer-premier-league-transfer-2887227.aspx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20160106-sam-gallagher-southampton-mk-dons-loan-2887201.aspx Is this our solution for the lack of forwards / goals? I hope not .... You hope not? What a strange thing to say, don't you want to see our young players stepping up or are you writing him off because he didn't set the world alight at MK Dons? If I was a young pro at St Marys and I read comments like yours it would not exactly fill me with confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WealdSaint Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 I've always quite rated him myself. Time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboze Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 bring him back and break him gently, thats fine, but surely they wouldn't throw him on and say right it's down to you son! that wouldn't be fair on him at all. and really don't think thats the case. Welcome back though Sam and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Red Posted 6 January, 2016 Author Share Posted 6 January, 2016 You hope not? What a strange thing to say, don't you want to see our young players stepping up or are you writing him off because he didn't set the world alight at MK Dons? If I was a young pro at St Marys and I read comments like yours it would not exactly fill me with confidence. Point taken FF, maybe a bit harsh as an OP, but as of now we need a confidence booster short term, Sam is maybe one for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Mmm.....Gallagher and Stephens recalled......??? Now if I was being sceptical....something is afoot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Nice to see something is being done to vamp up the Academy and improve our options and future development. It's not only the first team that's been suffering but also the Under 21\s, Under 19's. Going out on loan provides one option but not6 when our entire future development suffers. Welcome back Sam. I m certain you won't let us down and give more than 100% to your game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Both recalled as they werent playing regularly enough. Would be silly to throw Gallagher into the first team though if he cant get in the MK Dons team. Maybe he'll play in the U21 cup tonight? Or on the bench on Sat instead of Seager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 They've just been recalled as they haven't been playing, which negates the point of them being out on loan. I expect them to go back out on loan this month, most likely to League One sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 They've just been recalled as they haven't been playing, which negates the point of them being out on loan. I expect them to go back out on loan this month, most likely to League One sides. Stephens is better than League One quality now, he is good enough to get regular game time at a lower Championship team. Going back to League One after performing so well at the top of the table with Swindon isn't helping him progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Stephens is better than League One quality now, he is good enough to get regular game time at a lower Championship team. Going back to League One after performing so well at the top of the table with Swindon isn't helping him progress. In your opinion. Bottom of Championship, Top of League One, not a huge world of difference in it either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 You hope not? What a strange thing to say, don't you want to see our young players stepping up or are you writing him off because he didn't set the world alight at MK Dons? If I was a young pro at St Marys and I read comments like yours it would not exactly fill me with confidence. Why isn't kingslands comment okay. It's what most will think. I like Gallagher but he should be doing better up there. I think you're a bit biased as you have close connections to him but nothing wrong with kingsland red comments. Sam has to prove himself and hasn't so far at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Mmm.....Gallagher and Stephens recalled......??? Now if I was being sceptical....something is afoot. Are they available to boost the U21s tonight in the League Cup against Chelsea? Would be good for the U21s to get their cup defence off to a good start. Remember Sam's goal last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Maybe Gallagher will join Isgrove at Barnsley? Alan Nixon @reluctantnicko 3m3 minutes ago Barnsley. Close to loan deal for very promising young Prem striker. May even make paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 They've just been recalled as they haven't been playing, which negates the point of them being out on loan. I expect them to go back out on loan this month, most likely to League One sides. Gallagher has made 15 appearances for MK, its not the same situation with him. He had issues with his "growth spurt" which meant he was not getting in the team. AFAIK Jack is fully grown :-) Gives us more options if as expected caulker and possibly Juanmi are gone, the bench last weekend looked very thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Mmm.....Gallagher and Stephens recalled......??? Now if I was being sceptical....something is afoot. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhy? It's the January window and they weren't being played regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 You hope not? What a strange thing to say, don't you want to see our young players stepping up or are you writing him off because he didn't set the world alight at MK Dons? If I was a young pro at St Marys and I read comments like yours it would not exactly fill me with confidence. it was a perfectly sensible thing to think, if he was scoring for fun in L1 then we would all think that we should give him a chance but!!!!! Kingsland is quite right IMO and I know like us all hope that he becomes a big star for us,but not being first choice for a L1 club hardly inspires confidence especially if we need some goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Gallagher has made 15 appearances for MK, its not the same situation with him. He had issues with his "growth spurt" which meant he was not getting in the team. AFAIK Jack is fully grown :-) Gives us more options if as expected caulker and possibly Juanmi are gone, the bench last weekend looked very thin. This is puzzling me. He couldn't get in the team because of his growth spurt? Were they afraid he would burst out of his kit on the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Gallagher has made 15 appearances for MK, its not the same situation with him. He had issues with his "growth spurt" which meant he was not getting in the team. AFAIK Jack is fully grown :-) Gives us more options if as expected caulker and possibly Juanmi are gone, the bench last weekend looked very thin. A lot of those were short sub appearances. Do you have anymore details on this growth spurt thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 This is puzzling me. He couldn't get in the team because of his growth spurt? Were they afraid he would burst out of his kit on the pitch?http://m.onemk.co.uk/Karl-Robinson-Southampton-loanee-Sam-Gallagher/story-28425241-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 it was a perfectly sensible thing to think, if he was scoring for fun in L1 then we would all think that we should give him a chance but!!!!! Kingsland is quite right IMO and I know like us all hope that he becomes a big star for us,but not being first choice for a L1 club hardly inspires confidence especially if we need some goals You think fans "hoping" he is not the answer is sensible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 You think fans "hoping" he is not the answer is sensible? I think your obsessive deification of Sam Gallagher is only marginally more deranged than your spiteful sniping at Dusan Tadic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 You think fans "hoping" he is not the answer is sensible? He didn't mean it like that we all hope he does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 I think your obsessive deification of Sam Gallagher is only marginally more deranged than your spiteful sniping at Dusan Tadic. Gotcha .....I knew you would bite sooner or later, if you were a fish instead of a weasel you would have been battered a long time ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 I have this horrible reoccurring nightmare that I am in a WW1 trench with Dusan Tadic on one side and CB Fry (the keyboard warrior not the Corinthian) on the other. The whistle is blowing and it is time to go over the top. I look left, I look right but both my colleagues have nailed their feet to the trench floor. I go into no mans land alone but the bullet that cuts me down hits me not in the chest but in the back. But then I awake, it was all a dream and i turn to my computer to log into the Saints forum to see what's happening in the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Not the answer. Strangely, whilst we are recalling all sorts of young players, the one that always impressed me and might have made an impact has had his loan extended... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Maybe Gallagher will join Isgrove at Barnsley? Alan Nixon @reluctantnicko 3m3 minutes ago Barnsley. Close to loan deal for very promising young Prem striker. May even make paper. �� Maybe it's Seager going out on loan and Gallagher slotting into the u21s while we monitor his 'growth spurt'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 Oh dear, this has 'cheap option' written all over it. As much as I would love to see Sam make the grade, he has hardly shown enough to suggest he can regularly score goals at senior level - something a striker really needs to do. Not exactly our version of Harry Kane is he? We urgently need a striker who can step straight into the next Prem game, be comfortable on the ball at the level and score a goal or two, preferably from outside the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 6 January, 2016 Share Posted 6 January, 2016 I have this horrible reoccurring nightmare that I am in a WW1 trench with Dusan Tadic on one side and CB Fry (the keyboard warrior not the Corinthian) on the other. The whistle is blowing and it is time to go over the top. I look left, I look right but both my colleagues have nailed their feet to the trench floor. I go into no mans land alone but the bullet that cuts me down hits me not in the chest but in the back. But then I awake, it was all a dream and i turn to my computer to log into the Saints forum to see what's happening in the real world. Strange that you have a recurring nightmare about a forum poster, positively weird actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 spiteful sniping Well, at least you made me laugh, for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 I wonder how different things would have been if he had slotted that chance home against Arsenal that night. As for the growth spurt stuff, I seem to recall Steven Gerrard had a similar issue at a similar age, and possibly Gareth Bale slightly younger, but both when they were young first team players and it resulted in a very disjointed season for them as the growth spurt however small makes the internal gyroscope go a bit wobbly and eye-boot co-ordination with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 So Pelle & Jay Rod are injured, Mane is being a ****, Jaunmi has not quite worked out (yet) & Long is not good enough...... I know, let's go & buy a striker for god knows how much without guarantees whilst moaning about losing £46m on Ramirez & Osvaldo.......... And then, let's give a young lad a hard time about not playing much at MKD. I for one am glad he's back. Give him a couple of weeks & get him back in the first team squad, give him a chance. I would rather do that than spend £15-£20m on a foreigner who doesn't want to really be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 So Pelle & Jay Rod are injured, Mane is being a ****, Jaunmi has not quite worked out (yet) & Long is not good enough...... I know, let's go & buy a striker for god knows how much without guarantees whilst moaning about losing £46m on Ramirez & Osvaldo.......... And then, let's give a young lad a hard time about not playing much at MKD. I for one am glad he's back. Give him a couple of weeks & get him back in the first team squad, give him a chance. I would rather do that than spend £15-£20m on a foreigner who doesn't want to really be here. or we could go for a very good championship striker, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 So Pelle & Jay Rod are injured, Mane is being a ****, Jaunmi has not quite worked out (yet) & Long is not good enough...... I know, let's go & buy a striker for god knows how much without guarantees whilst moaning about losing £46m on Ramirez & Osvaldo.......... And then, let's give a young lad a hard time about not playing much at MKD. I for one am glad he's back. Give him a couple of weeks & get him back in the first team squad, give him a chance. I would rather do that than spend £15-£20m on a foreigner who doesn't want to really be here. Corky, sadly I don't think Sam is going to cut the mustard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 So Pelle & Jay Rod are injured, Mane is being a ****, Jaunmi has not quite worked out (yet) & Long is not good enough...... I know, let's go & buy a striker for god knows how much without guarantees whilst moaning about losing £46m on Ramirez & Osvaldo.......... And then, let's give a young lad a hard time about not playing much at MKD. I for one am glad he's back. Give him a couple of weeks & get him back in the first team squad, give him a chance. I would rather do that than spend £15-£20m on a foreigner who doesn't want to really be here. Are you suggesting that someone who cannot get into MK Dons team is going to be the answer to our goal scoring problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Next destination, Aberdeen? https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/aberdeen-fc/dons-linked-with-southampton-striker-gallagher/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Corky, sadly I don't think Sam is going to cut the mustard. Accepting my perceived bias I am intrigued why on the strength of a disappointing spell at MK Dons which was on account of various reasons Sam has been written off? Less than 10 months ago he hit one of the best goals ever seen at SMS and in a final too, but that seems to count for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Really not a fan of Gallagher, surely another loan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Corky, sadly I don't think Sam is going to cut the mustard. You maybe right, but I don't think he has been given enough chance by Saints to prove it one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Mikey Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Accepting my perceived bias I am intrigued why on the strength of a disappointing spell at MK Dons which was on account of various reasons Sam has been written off? Less than 10 months ago he hit one of the best goals ever seen at SMS and in a final too, but that seems to count for nothing. Scoring one goal means nothing. I remember Jordan Robertson scoring an absolute worldy at a much higher level (C'ship) - have a look and see how his career has panned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 I think a lot of people on here forget he is only just 20. Younger than a good few of those playing for the U21s last night. A big striker will nearl always take longer to develop than a small nippy striker or midfielder. Some still bleat on about jwp and his age, but he is a year older and had a lot more chance. Sam G is clearly still developing. He's not the answer to our current problems but still looks like he will be for the future. Probably would benefit from a good loan out for rest of season, Aberdeen might be a good shout, if not to a Dutch team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbysouth Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 I have this horrible reoccurring nightmare that I am in a WW1 trench with Dusan Tadic on one side and CB Fry (the keyboard warrior not the Corinthian) on the other. The whistle is blowing and it is time to go over the top. I look left, I look right but both my colleagues have nailed their feet to the trench floor. I go into no mans land alone but the bullet that cuts me down hits me not in the chest but in the back. But then I awake, it was all a dream and i turn to my computer to log into the Saints forum to see what's happening in the real world. Made me laugh a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Accepting my perceived bias I am intrigued why on the strength of a disappointing spell at MK Dons which was on account of various reasons Sam has been written off? Less than 10 months ago he hit one of the best goals ever seen at SMS and in a final too, but that seems to count for nothing. I don't thonk anyone is writing him off, just not the immediate answer to our lack of goals atm. It would be unfair and detrimental to him to bring him back and expect him to starting knocking in goals growth spurt or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Maybe Gallagher will join Isgrove at Barnsley? Alan Nixon @reluctantnicko 3m3 minutes ago Barnsley. Close to loan deal for very promising young Prem striker. May even make paper. �� Guess this is who he mean't? UTD STRIKER JOINS BARNSLEY ON LOAN Barnsley have signed Manchester United striker Ashley Fletcher on a month's youth loan. "I'm buzzing to be here," Fletcher told the club's official website. "I've come to get some league experience and help improve the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Accepting my perceived bias I am intrigued why on the strength of a disappointing spell at MK Dons which was on account of various reasons Sam has been written off? Less than 10 months ago he hit one of the best goals ever seen at SMS and in a final too, but that seems to count for nothing. Duncan, I and others have not written him off, but surely you can see how bizarre it is that we ink he might start becoming a Harry Kane now. In time perhaps but the team need somebody to start slotting in goals now. To have a raw forward who did not pull up stumps at MK Dons is hardly awe inspiring. 2seasons time then we may see something, but now in the PL??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Koeman basically said he and Stephens will go out again once they find somewhere they will get games. Should also send Gazza out, absolute no brainer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 Koeman basically said he and Stephens will go out again once they find somewhere they will get games. Should also send Gazza out, absolute no brainer! Thought that for a while - But with Forster coming back, surely now is the time to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 7 January, 2016 Share Posted 7 January, 2016 If Sam isn't going to get to remain at St Mary's, I like the thought of him being loaned to one of the top Scottish League clubs. I'll heard Aberdeen mentioned today. It's just been mentioned that Rangers would be a good option for him. http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/01/07/rangers-should-consider-potential-loan-move-for-southamptons-you/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Red Posted 16 January, 2016 Author Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Now that's a better solution Saints. A statement of intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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