Armel Bella-Kotchap

[verlaine1979]

3 hours ago, notnowcato said:

I’d rather a player that wanted to be here, through thick and thin, than someone who hasn’t shown any evidence that he does want to fight for us. Quite happy coining his £xxK per week, waiting for the next transfer window. He can fuck off. 

I'd rather watch talented mercenaries than shit that bleeds red and white.

[notnowcato]

4 hours ago, verlaine1979 said:

I'd rather watch talented mercenaries than shit that bleeds red and white.

They’re all mercenaries to some extent. 

[egg]

1 hour ago, notnowcato said:

They’re all mercenaries to some extent. 

If you've ever played the game you'd know that players would rather have someone in the changing room and on the pitch with them who wants to be there. As a fan, I feel the same. 

[notnowcato]

7 minutes ago, egg said:

If you've ever played the game you'd know that players would rather have someone in the changing room and on the pitch with them who wants to be there. As a fan, I feel the same. 

I’m with you on this egg. 
Played, coached and managed. More than once I’ve seen a team become stronger as a unit when a “talented” player moves on. 

Edited 24 December, 2024 by notnowcato

[danjosaint]

1 hour ago, notnowcato said:

I’m with you on this egg. 
Played, coached and managed. More than once I’ve seen a team become stronger as a unit when a “shit manager" moves on. 

Fixed it for you 

[OldNick]

20 hours ago, Turkish said:

should have had a cortisone injection and carried on the pussy.

I find it funny that all these football fans who with the slight snivel are bed bound and cant work for days, sneer at someone with a debilitating injury.

Yes he left after we were relegated but after a ex Saints footballer called him out feigning injury (which it wasnt) and the lack of respect given to him , no doubt helped hm to be keen to leave. Apparently there were many players knocking on the managers door wanting to leave including JWP but thats ok as he's one of us lol

[Lord Duckhunter]

12 hours ago, egg said:

He's no closer to the team than Stewart. 

Two weeks? 

[notnowcato]

2 hours ago, danjosaint said:

Fixed it for you 

Hilarious. This sort of post never stops being funny. Keep up the good work. 

[sfc4prem]

10 hours ago, verlaine1979 said:

I'd rather watch talented mercenaries than shit that bleeds red and white.

That's the thing, it's always going to be one or the other for a club like ours in the PL.

[SambaMaverick]

Training with the first team today, but I've no idea if he always was to be fair

[Oldandtired]

2 hours ago, notnowcato said:

 

Edited 24 December, 2024 by Oldandtired
Sausage fingers

[Dusic]

He could in theory be decent as a RCB in a back 3. 

But also hasnt played properly for two years and RM clearly had his reasons for leaving him out despite defensive struggles.

[SaintsFan86]

Guys a lazy cunt, He can do one.

[Saint Matty 76]

Clearly a bellend. Clearly our best CB if (big if) fit.

The three from Fulham worked well, so I can't see him getting a chance until Swansea in the cup.

[Challenger]

51 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said:

Guys a lazy cunt, He can do one.

The club needs to be just as "lazy" when it comes to paying him, might focus his mind somewhat.

[Football Special]

1 hour ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

Clearly a bellend. Clearly our best CB if (big if) fit.

The three from Fulham worked well, so I can't see him getting a chance until Swansea in the cup.

Yep and go and get some match fitness for the B team , should need to prove that having not played for so long. 

[St. Ciervo]

I disagree. He served his time on the bench. If he is an improvement, he plays. Time to turn the page and start fresh. 

That sentiment does not extend to Stephens who can F right off. 

[EBS1980]

Is there any point other than to put in the window for sale?

we are down, he didn’t want to stick around last time and won’t again so any point in playing now?!

[saintant]

11 hours ago, EBS1980 said:

Is there any point other than to put in the window for sale?

we are down, he didn’t want to stick around last time and won’t again so any point in playing now?!

Surely if he is good enough he should be starting games not just to help us but to put him in the shop window for when we sell him.  Ideally he plays well, helps us to gain more points and we get a decent price for him - we'll get less if he isn't playing that's for sure.

Edited 30 December, 2024 by saintant

[Convict Colony]

Thought he might of got on to deal with mateta once jan got his yellow as he had been losing that battle all game and ABK is a unit and pacey.

[Orkney Saint]

On 23/12/2024 at 08:17, Turkish said:

Oh come on, clubs have highly paid, qualified scouts scrutinising every detail of a players performance, ability, attitude everything. They’re not going to be put off because one the worst premier league manager ever prefers Jack frigging Stephens. They’ll more likely see it as one of the reasons why he’s one of the worst premier league managers ever.

It’s more likely to do with the fact hes on a good premier league contract, we probably want a lot for him and he’s barely played in two years nothing for us this season, 7 appearances last season and a load of injuries second half of his first sssaon with us. A combination of those things along with the fact he’s not really proven himself at premier league level mean the only clubs who would want him can probably get better, More proven value elsewhere right now 

I guess you missed the “In all seriousness…” part of my post? 😉

We may probably want a lot for him, but is that realistic? As you state, he’s barely played for two years. I’m of the opinion that football isn’t rocket science and you should generally play your better players. If ABK is as much of a problem as people say he is, then get rid asap. I see no benefit in keeping him around the place. 

[Roger]

Players don’t like him at all. He’s selfish.

[Matthew Le God]

1 minute ago, Roger said:

Players don’t like him at all. He’s selfish.

How do you know that?

[Lee On Solent Saint]

7 minutes ago, Roger said:

Players don’t like him at all. He’s selfish.

You mean he didn't want a cuddle from RM?

[die Mannyschaft]

He's never going to play again, more transfer nonsense from Saints

[danjosaint]

He'll play against Swansea

[SaintsFan86]

Is he still here?

[OldNick]

On 29/12/2024 at 21:59, EBS1980 said:

Is there any point other than to put in the window for sale?

we are down, he didn’t want to stick around last time and won’t again so any point in playing now?!

To put him in the shop window for one. He also must be pretty decent being a German International. He also may like to play a game, you'll never know.

JWP, and many others didnt want to stick around when relegated so he's not on his own there

[Jeremy Corbyn]

You'd think a back 5 of Ramsdale, Taylor, ABK, Bednarek and KWP would be competitive in the prem.

Shame our midfield and attack are completely below this level though.

[Teamsaint1]

15 minutes ago, Jeremy Corbyn said:

You'd think a back 5 of Ramsdale, Taylor, ABK, Bednarek and KWP would be competitive in the prem.

Shame our midfield and attack are completely below this level though.

Agree about the back 5, but Fernandes and  Downes  are comfortably PL level too. Problem is without  one or both of them we are  well adrift of the level required.

[Lighthouse]

22 minutes ago, Jeremy Corbyn said:

You'd think a back 5 of Ramsdale, Taylor, ABK, Bednarek and KWP would be competitive in the prem.

Shame our midfield and attack are completely below this level though.

I would think that is a decent keeper, average RB and three other substandard defenders, personally. Certainly not a defence I’d expect to produce much above relegation standard performances.