SuperSAINT Posted 24 June, 2022 Posted 24 June, 2022 On 24/06/2022 at 10:29, S-Clarke said: There's an equally good write up in the Athletic by our new reporter. I think this is Jacob's first article, but already he looks to be on a different level than Dan ever was, who just found lots of words to describe what we already knew. Expand He’s very good. @Convict Colonyposted a link to Jacob's previous saints stuff if you haven’t seen it before.
Turkish Posted 24 June, 2022 Posted 24 June, 2022 Turns up late for training and lapses in concentration 🤔 https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/southampton-transfer-armel-bella-kotchap-27315959?fbclid=IwAR1PKxNFaCb6hzkVmzDsa7dyM-PrBl7XO6H58xu1cS09hms_z-RSA7m36Gs 1
Miltonaggro Posted 24 June, 2022 Posted 24 June, 2022 On 24/06/2022 at 11:15, Turkish said: Turns up late for training and lapses in concentration 🤔 https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/southampton-transfer-armel-bella-kotchap-27315959?fbclid=IwAR1PKxNFaCb6hzkVmzDsa7dyM-PrBl7XO6H58xu1cS09hms_z-RSA7m36Gs Expand 'Flights of fancy incited by his environment' will be sorted by an enforced sojourn in Ocean Village.
Convict Colony Posted 1 July, 2022 Posted 1 July, 2022 Just an update from my bochum supporting mate. He said they are really going to miss him as he was so dynamic and attacking the ball. He said when he started he was making a rash challenges but over the last season he became more and more consistent. Said they were only selling him and only this cheap cos they have money issues otherwise he'd be more expensive as a Germany U21 international. 1
skintsaint Posted 2 July, 2022 Posted 2 July, 2022 On 01/07/2022 at 11:29, Convict Colony said: Said they were only selling him and only this cheap cos they have money issues otherwise he'd be more expensive as a Germany U21 international. Expand Wondering if highly rated why bayern or dortmund snap him up 🧐 1
Convict Colony Posted 2 July, 2022 Posted 2 July, 2022 On 02/07/2022 at 07:58, skintsaint said: Wondering if highly rated why bayern or dortmund snap him up 🧐 Expand Dont suppose they can buy everyone and keep them happy.
AlexLaw76 Posted 17 July, 2022 Posted 17 July, 2022 (edited) On 17/07/2022 at 18:21, Saint Garrett said: How did he play yesterday? Expand edit Edited 17 July, 2022 by AlexLaw76
goodymatt Posted 17 July, 2022 Posted 17 July, 2022 On 17/07/2022 at 18:21, Saint Garrett said: How did he play yesterday? Expand He made a poor backpass which he underhit and lost possession in a dangerous area once but was solid the rest of the time. Looks strong and dominant. I guess as a young player he’s going to have areas to improve but not a bad first run out. He only played the first hour and the first half especially was quite slow paced and cagey due to players fitness and the heat. 1
Turkish Posted 18 July, 2022 Posted 18 July, 2022 On 17/07/2022 at 18:33, goodymatt said: He made a poor backpass which he underhit and lost possession in a dangerous area once but was solid the rest of the time. Looks strong and dominant. I guess as a young player he’s going to have areas to improve but not a bad first run out. He only played the first hour and the first half especially was quite slow paced and cagey due to players fitness and the heat. Expand So apart from potentially giving two goals away he did alright 😉 1
Whitey Grandad Posted 18 July, 2022 Posted 18 July, 2022 On 18/07/2022 at 08:00, Turkish said: So apart from potentially giving two goals away he did alright 😉 Expand How many goals did he give away?
VectisSaint Posted 20 July, 2022 Posted 20 July, 2022 On 17/07/2022 at 18:33, goodymatt said: He made a poor backpass which he underhit and lost possession in a dangerous area once but was solid the rest of the time. Expand Sounds like he has what it takes to be a CB at Southampton. 1 2
Golac's Iron Gonads Posted 25 July, 2022 Posted 25 July, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/24/transfer-window-best-value-signings?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other 4
Chez Posted 25 July, 2022 Posted 25 July, 2022 On 23/07/2022 at 12:38, Matthew Le God said: Expand I am loving the sound of that...not the headphones bit, obviously.
saintwbu Posted 25 July, 2022 Posted 25 July, 2022 Thought it was noticeable in the Watford highlights how we’ve really upgraded physically this summer. Aribo is also much more physically imposing than I realised, Lavia is pretty big himself too. We’ve definitely not been an intimidating team physically for a few years, so i’m glad we’ve added a few taller lads. 1
Bad Wolf Posted 25 July, 2022 Posted 25 July, 2022 On 25/07/2022 at 12:53, saintwbu said: Thought it was noticeable in the Watford highlights how we’ve really upgraded physically this summer. Aribo is also much more physically imposing than I realised, Lavia is pretty big himself too. We’ve definitely not been an intimidating team physically for a few years, so i’m glad we’ve added a few taller lads. Expand Wern't we second to West Ham last season for goals scored from set pieces?
saintant Posted 25 July, 2022 Posted 25 July, 2022 On 25/07/2022 at 13:45, Bad Wolf said: Wern't we second to West Ham last season for goals scored from set pieces? Expand I guess most of those were direct shots form JWP?
saintwbu Posted 25 July, 2022 Posted 25 July, 2022 On 25/07/2022 at 13:45, Bad Wolf said: Wern't we second to West Ham last season for goals scored from set pieces? Expand Weren’t we top or close to it for goals conceded from set pieces too?
Manuel Posted 25 July, 2022 Posted 25 July, 2022 On 25/07/2022 at 02:28, Golac's Iron Gonads said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/24/transfer-window-best-value-signings?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Expand "In the Bundesliga last season, he was among the top performers in terms of interceptions and winning aerial duels." We certainly could do with some of that! 1
skintsaint Posted 25 July, 2022 Posted 25 July, 2022 On 25/07/2022 at 15:43, Manuel said: Not itk, but I heard Kotchap's good with chips. Expand You are just fishing for a reaction.
saintant Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Worth a bump. Think this lad is going to be special. He's a unit, quick across the ground and great in the air. Just what we've needed and I reckon him and Salisu are going to make a solid pairing. Already notable that Salisu is looking more comfortable in the minutes they've played together. 4
Saint_clark Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Really good to have a proper CB again and not just a bunch of players who can pass the ball about well but are weak as shit when defending. 1
Lighthouse Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Didn’t play at Spurs Started in a five against Leeds MotM in a four today Clearly we had a plan to ease him in gently in the right way and it seems to be working so far. Hopefully he can build a partnership with Sali after the tombola of dreadful CBs over the last five years. 5
S-Clarke Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 (edited) Absolutley class in my opinion. He adds physicality and pace to the spine of the team. Straight away Salisu looks more comfortable as well, you don't notice him doing as many crazy things and having to cover for the awol and caught up field Bednarek. He has the attributes we have kind of avoided signing for a few years. Power, strength, pace, combined with being comfortable on the ball. We went down the road previously by just focusing on players who were good with the ball - Hoedt, Vestergaard, Stephens to an extent, but at the end of the day the PL is all about physicality and this always makes the difference. Edited 20 August, 2022 by S-Clarke 4
davefizzy14 Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Bella-Kotchap is absolutely class in my view. Power, Strength, pace and comfortable on the ball. We've made a top signing there 2
Smirking_Saint Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 The lad looks like he’s been defending at the top level for the past 15 years Hell of a player 1
Katalinic Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 (edited) Great performance today, the nous and composure of a veteran - at 20 years old he is serious prospect. Edited 20 August, 2022 by Katalinic 1
Sheaf Saint Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Absolute beast. Enjoy him while we can I guess. 1
Saint NL Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 On 20/08/2022 at 17:04, Lighthouse said: after the tombola of dreadful CBs over the last five years. Expand That's the best summary of the situation I've read 👍
Saint Garrett Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Ridiculously impressive. Absolute unit. Looks like he could well be the perfect partner for Salisu. Nice to see us boss a front line like that. we normally have the red carpet out with Bednarek playing. 2
LuckyNumber7 Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Huge upgrade on Bednarek, looks to have a very high ceiling. For the first time in years it feels like we might actually have a decent CB pairing. 1
maysie Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Let’s enjoy him whilst we have him, was immense today 1
saintscottofthenortham Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Monster. Can see why the Germans were raving about him. Can’t even compare him to Bednarek. Different league. Hugely complimentary to Sali, also. Been obvious for a long time that Bednarek’s flaws were exposing Sali, who was made to try and cover him and wound up looking the fool. 2
Patrick Bateman Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 On 20/08/2022 at 19:13, Smirking_Saint said: The lad looks like he’s been defending at the top level for the past 15 years Hell of a player Expand Exactly this, cracking player who looks at home in this league. Loved how he put himself about and made himself known. All the new signings look a bit no nonsense, I like.
sfc4prem Posted 20 August, 2022 Posted 20 August, 2022 Looks to be an excellent player. If we can get a couple of seasons out of him I'll be happy - he'll be wanted by bigger clubs soon enough.
Saint_clark Posted 21 August, 2022 Posted 21 August, 2022 On 20/08/2022 at 21:34, jamesfp1 said: The next vvd Expand Doesn't remind me much of VVD, I would say he seems more like a young vidic. 1
The Left Back Posted 21 August, 2022 Posted 21 August, 2022 On 20/08/2022 at 23:08, MAY-Z said: Staggering we didn’t see him at Tottenham Expand I think that’s been explained by Ralph and made sense to me On 21/08/2022 at 03:04, Saint_clark said: Doesn't remind me much of VVD, I would say he seems more like a young vidic. Expand Dean Richards?
AlexLaw76 Posted 21 August, 2022 Posted 21 August, 2022 On 21/08/2022 at 12:29, The Left Back said: I think that’s been explained by Ralph and made sense to me Expand Ralph also said something about the new players not being able to play 4 at the back/our system as it will take time. Ralph was all over the place pre-season/first game and a half. Better yesterday, hopefully another win in the week before (i hope) we get at United, as going into the game to go behind first will likely mean a defeat 1
saintant Posted 21 August, 2022 Posted 21 August, 2022 On 20/08/2022 at 21:16, S-Clarke said: Expand Impressive stats. 1
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