trousers Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 50 bites in 2 hours. A stirling effort even for this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 I've just sent an email to some of the technicians at Chernobyl to find what comes after a meltdown. Apparently those downwind of the accident site can expect nausea, vomiting, breathing difficulty and skin conditions in the days following the initial discharge. Over a more prolonged period of time there is an increased risk of long term health effects, including Lukemia and several other forms of cancer. Newborns delivered in the contamination zone can also expect an increase in the number if birth defects and thyroid cancer. In the immediate future it is advisable to evacuate the contamination area, to a radius of approximately 30km. The site of the meltdown should then be covered in sand and boron to absorb as much latent radioactive discharge as possible. In the long term a concrete sarcoughagus should be constructed over the sight and line with lead and steel. It would be advisable not to use the same guy who did the first Ted Bates statue for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 With Forster in goal and Cedric, Fonte, VVD, Bertrand as our defensive four we'll be fine. Yes, we likely need more firepower up front. But even with no further additions this is a Top 10 club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 Not enough quality depth in the squad for my liking. Of our 3 first choice strikers,2 have serious injury histories. Redmond looks good and the Danish lad might be, but is that going to be our only incoming? With the money that must be available are we going to have to wait for a 'panic transfer window' come January? Very sad to see Sammy Lee go. We seem to want to continue our good fortune on a shoestring, we will be lucky if we do. Stop trying to change the subject - what the **** have you done with Grendel and his Mum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 Can you point to a single thread at the beginning of any season where you haven't said the same thing on this board? 15th is more optimistic than some years. The more I think about the prospects for saints this season, the more gloomy I get. Still, Hull will surely struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 Not concerned about the loss of Wanyama. I am sure he added something, but I think we have enough quality in midfield. I am only worried about up-front. We havent replaced Pelle or Mane. Relying on Austin and J-Rod to stay fit and bang them in is suicidal. I would say that the board are showing 'casual indifference' at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 With Forster in goal and Cedric, Fonte, VVD, Bertrand as our defensive four we'll be fine. Yes, we likely need more firepower up front. But even with no further additions this is a Top 10 club. If everyone on this thread were politicians, my vote would be with Saint Tex. Echoes my thoughts exactly. If we only sign an attacking midfielder and a back up keeper, I'll be perfectly happy. I think we will too. There is a serious lack of chill going on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 My take on the season is that we'll be fine so long as VVD doesn't break his leg while colliding into Fonte. Joshy & ? in the center of defense for a protracted period would be calamitous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 I have my concerns but we have to wait and see who we still get in Even that won't tell us much. We could sign Messi and Ronaldo but if they don't buy into theSouthampton Way or the coach turns out to be crap then we are still stuffed. Likewise we could go with what we have, find Puel is a decent coach, JRod and Austin are on fire and Gallagher, Reed and McQueen step up to the first team with great success. We'll know by October (cue - ah but then it'll be too late.... ....we're all doomed i tell you....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 .... ....we're all doomed i tell you....) I'll go with the "They don't like it up 'em" guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 The biggest threat to our season IMHO is the Europa league. Playing Thursday then Sunday for a number of weeks has taken it's toll on many clubs in the past (Wigan, Birmingham, Swansea, Everton etc..) but whatever happens I'm still pretty confident that we can end up above the likes of Burnley, Middlesbrough, Hull, Watford, WBA, Bournemouth and Swansea ! I'm also fairly sure that we will add one or two quality signings before the start of the season to add to what we've got so am not overly concerned ! Any good cup run, coupled with a top half league finish would not be a bad return for me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 I would say that the board are showing 'casual indifference' at the very least. I think they do it just to p i s s you off. Funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 I know we can't compete with the Yanks, Chinese and Thais for the really big bucks but wouldn't it be a shot in the arm for us fans if for once, just once, our club told the cherry pickers to **** off when they come calling for our best talent season after season. Leicester have shown how it's done with Vardy and now Chilwell. But they haven't been able to hang onto Kante & Mahrez have they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 Bunch of melts on here stick your tampons in we haven't even started the season yet. Have a snickers for duck sakes you boys are acting like a right bunch of divas. Do you not understand Irony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 Bunch of melts on here stick your tampons in we haven't even started the season yet. Have a snickers for duck sakes you boys are acting like a right bunch of divas. Come on Saintsweb Having a meltdown Bring your tampons and new bedsheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 OK, who had 26th July in the 'first proper meltdown' sweepstake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beowulf Posted 26 July, 2016 Author Share Posted 26 July, 2016 Stop trying to change the subject - what the **** have you done with Grendel and his Mum? I've got Grendel under control but I will release him if we don't strengthen the team, as for his mum,don't dare mess with her...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 With Forster in goal and Cedric, Fonte, VVD, Bertrand as our defensive four we'll be fine. Yes, we likely need more firepower up front. But even with no further additions this is a Top 10 club. If we draw every match 0-0 our points haul will be 38, less than the target 40 that usually signals safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 If only Beowulf had applied for the manager's job, or even Director of Football. Instead we have people running the team who don't have the faintest idea of what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beowulf Posted 26 July, 2016 Author Share Posted 26 July, 2016 If only Beowulf had applied for the manager's job, or even Director of Football. Instead we have people running the team who don't have the faintest idea of what they are doing. How do you know I didn't apply for the managers job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 How do you know I didn't apply for the managers job? As long as beowulf isn't Les Reed I am 99% sure Saints will be excellent again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 How do you know I didn't apply for the managers job? Wouldn't surprise me. You probably played football manager and took AFC Totton to the Champions League, so you could quote that on an application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dell65 Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 I would like to see another striker but that said I like the look of the young Nigerian lad. We have a crop of youngsters in and around the JWP age group which its now make or break for surely. I'm exited for the new season as we have a solid back line, a team that listens and is already looking like they are working hard to the plan. What better way then to see if some of these youngsters can hack it? If the teams solid and everyone knows what they are doing, then I personally want to see more of our own given a real go. Maybe at the cost of a few places in the league or then maybe not...so what. 5th, 6th or 15th I couldn't careless as I still dream of winning eveything and anything less is a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 26 July, 2016 Share Posted 26 July, 2016 My dream is that we win at old Trafford on 19th August by so many goals that Mourinho throws a huge tantrum on the touch-line, attacks the referee, and is sacked on the Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 A couple more signings and Puel bringing through Targett, Reed, seager and Isgrove into players Liverpool want to sign will see us fine this season. Dont panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 Supposedly Sammy Lee is a bit of a ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 My dream is that we win at old Trafford on 19th August by so many goals that Mourinho throws a huge tantrum on the touch-line, attacks the referee, and is sacked on the Saturday. Can we re-sign Morgan and bring him home on the team bus the same day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 +1 quality thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 Supposedly Sammy Lee is a bit of a ****. You lost...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 Not concerned about the loss of Wanyama. I am sure he added something, but I think we have enough quality in midfield. I am only worried about up-front. We havent replaced Pelle or Mane. Relying on Austin and J-Rod to stay fit and bang them in is suicidal. **Rushes off to back Charlie Austin (Pelle's replacement) to be top scoring Englishman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 We won't struggle, but we should have strengthened over the summer and its another wasted opportunity unless we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 We won't struggle, but we should have strengthened over the summer and its another wasted opportunity unless we do. Summer isn't over yet though is it. We'll see where we stand at the start of the season and two weeks beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 Summer isn't over yet though is it. We'll see where we stand at the start of the season and two weeks beyond. I think everyone is assuming our three nice days last week were summer, but you are correct. I suggest everybody go to the Pre-season and Europa cup threads: less existensialist angst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkou Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 The spread on our points total for this season is currently 51-52.5 Last season it was 55-56.5 so the betting market has us 4 points worse off than they had just before last season and 11 points worse than where we actually finished. To be honest, with a load of Thursday night fixtures to handle and a squad that doesn´t look especially deep, i would be reasonably happy with 51 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 The teams which really tend to struggle are the ones that come up or the ones that have to integrate 5 new first team players into the squad. Leicester went on a great run at the start of the season, well whole season, due to them finishing the season well and basically keeping the whole squad. We basically have the same team only Mane is really missing and we ended the season well, so i think these hard first 4/5 games are coming at he best time as all those teams are either integrating a lot of players or have no defenders (Arsenal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 The spread on our points total for this season is currently 51-52.5 Last season it was 55-56.5 so the betting market has us 4 points worse off than they had just before last season and 11 points worse than where we actually finished. To be honest, with a load of Thursday night fixtures to handle and a squad that doesn´t look especially deep, i would be reasonably happy with 51 points. And a cup final! Preferably Europa League, FA Cup, League Cup, JPT in that order. (Can't believe I even typed JPT!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 But they haven't been able to hang onto Kante & Mahrez have they. Remind me who has signed Mahrez ? My point is when Arsenal and Lpool et al come knocking our players can't wait to pack their bags. Good for Leicester for hanging on to Vardy and Chilwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 What I don't get is why massive ***ts don't seemed to be embarrassed to be seen as complete cnts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 Remind me who has signed Mahrez ? My point is when Arsenal and Lpool et al come knocking our players can't wait to pack their bags. Good for Leicester for hanging on to Vardy and Chilwell. What part of "Vardy CHOSE to stay" don't you understand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 A couple more signings and Puel bringing through Targett, Reed, seager and Isgrove into players Liverpool want to sign will see us fine this season. Dont panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenagegsaint Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 Will only worry if we don't actually replace Mane and Wanyama.. surely it won't be Redmond and Romeu filling in. I am surprised that fans seem to be expecting a lot from Rodriguez this season, he has looked awful since he's come back from injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 Will only worry if we don't actually replace Mane and Wanyama.. surely it won't be Redmond and Romeu filling in. I am surprised that fans seem to be expecting a lot from Rodriguez this season, he has looked awful since he's come back from injury. Why do people think we've not replaced Wanyama? We signed Hojberg, he fills Wanyama's space in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 What I don't get is why massive ***ts don't seemed to be embarrassed to be seen as complete cnts Perhaps they don't see the world like you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 27 July, 2016 Share Posted 27 July, 2016 Why do people think we've not replaced Wanyama? We signed Hojberg, he fills Wanyama's space in the team. It's quite difficult to imagine though, don't you think? .they seem, IMO only, slightly different types of player so you might be able to understand why people may say he is not replacing Wanyama? It feels like it will be a slightly different set up, what with a new manager and all, so he may replace Wanyama directly in the team but as the formation will be different..it's still not like for like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 28 July, 2016 Share Posted 28 July, 2016 And a cup final! Preferably Europa League, FA Cup, League Cup, JPT in that order. (Can't believe I even typed JPT!!) Sorry for me it's got to be FA cup, Europa league, League cup, JPT surely? It may be a traditional point of view but the FA cup is still the one to be at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 28 July, 2016 Share Posted 28 July, 2016 Perhaps they don't see the world like you do? Undoubtedly. They are massive cnts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 28 July, 2016 Share Posted 28 July, 2016 Sorry for me it's got to be FA cup, Europa league, League cup, JPT surely? It may be a traditional point of view but the FA cup is still the one to be at? No EL is the one to be at. Not as vulgar as CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 28 July, 2016 Share Posted 28 July, 2016 It's quite difficult to imagine though, don't you think? .they seem, IMO only, slightly different types of player so you might be able to understand why people may say he is not replacing Wanyama? It feels like it will be a slightly different set up, what with a new manager and all, so he may replace Wanyama directly in the team but as the formation will be different..it's still not like for like? Why does it have to be like for like? there is more than one way to skin a cat. Seems fans have this idea that when a player leaves you have to replace him with a clone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 28 July, 2016 Share Posted 28 July, 2016 It's quite difficult to imagine though, don't you think? .they seem, IMO only, slightly different types of player so you might be able to understand why people may say he is not replacing Wanyama? It feels like it will be a slightly different set up, what with a new manager and all, so he may replace Wanyama directly in the team but as the formation will be different..it's still not like for like? Who cares? He's still been replaced. If we always have to replace a lost asset with a player of exactly the same mould, we'd never be able to change our style of play....which we seemingly have done (3 CMs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 28 July, 2016 Share Posted 28 July, 2016 Why does it have to be like for like? there is more than one way to skin a cat. Seems fans have this idea that when a player leaves you have to replace him with a clone. This. I hadn't read this before posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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