Dusic Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) Odds on Holgate (or Rothwell) smashing him in training on Wednesday? Edited January 29 by Dusic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, Convict Colony said: Are the welsh in the Euro championships ? if so thats probably the overriding factor in his decision, not access to Russ's hairstylist. If not I take it back about the hair stylist, he's a wonderful technician of russ's coiffure and well worth joining us. Not yet - they're in the playoffs, so they could be. He was quoted as saying he wants to play so he's in contention to be part of it whatever happens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Nice link up with Fraser on quite a few occasions there, they were quite the double act for Bournemouth a few years ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Genuinely think he could be the difference between playoffs and automatic promotion. The ability to open up a defence when it’s tight could be invaluable (think Rotherham, Huddersfield etc)… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Really, really good signing. All the players linked had slightly different profiles, but I feel like he’s the best one. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 now, just need 3 months for him to 'understand' russ-ball 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 45 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Drop him there on the way to Rotherham 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 9 minutes ago, Ivan Katalinic's 'tache said: Genuinely think he could be the difference between playoffs and automatic promotion. The ability to open up a defence when it’s tight could be invaluable (think Rotherham, Huddersfield etc)… Just need some fucker in the middle to take advantage of it then,... but I agree with you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) Boscombe fans not really happy with it ( well a few on their small forum, everything is small with them) but if their honest, it's a massive upgrade for him. Proper football club, Harry said so. 😁 Edited January 29 by RedWillie 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 With Armstrong, Brooks, Fraser and Adams we've got 4 extremely well proven championship attackers at our disposal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 minutes ago, RedWillie said: Boscombe fans not really happy with it ( well a few on their small forum, everything is small with them) but if their honest, it's a massive upgrade for him. Proper football club, Harry said so. 😁 They're an odd bunch. Madness. Strategically it’s in our interest to be the dominant club in the geography. Fair enough let Brooks out if it’s the best for him and us but not to Southampton. What a terrible decision. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Ok, he may not be getting the playing time he would want there, but seems crazy them letting him go. A very useful first team option for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 10 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: now, just need 3 months for him to 'understand' russ-ball Like Fraser, Flyn, THB did…..oh 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, S-Clarke said: They're an odd bunch. Madness. Strategically it’s in our interest to be the dominant club in the geography. Fair enough let Brooks out if it’s the best for him and us but not to Southampton. What a terrible decision. I really dislike them. Dominant club? With a capacity of 12,000 they aren't even above the blue lot. They are clearly worried we are on the way back up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I guess that leaves Armo to play the more central role again. Brookes and Fraser on the wings with Edozie and Sulemana as the trickier faster options off the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 14 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: now, just need 3 months for him to 'understand' russ-ball You're still against Russ' methods? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Just now, Ex Lion Tamer said: You're still against Russ' methods? we are still not top 2....what ever system will only be a success if we are promoted this season. 4 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: I really dislike them. Dominant club? With a capacity of 12,000 they aren't even above the blue lot. They are clearly worried we are on the way back up. They could spend five years in the Champions League with us in the National League and we’d still be a far bigger club than them. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 One thing that Brookes will bring is a decent left foot to add a different dimension up front. Cup tied unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Guys, can we make sure we’re using the correct spelling of Brooks going forward? I’ve seen a few Brookes which immediately makes me think Bruno Brookes will be donning the famous red and white. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 18 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: With Armstrong, Brooks, Fraser and Adams we've got 4 extremely well proven championship attackers at our disposal. When Edozie and Sulemana are fit again too that’s a ridiculous set of options at this level 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, Maggie May said: Guys, can we make sure we’re using the correct spelling of Brooks going forward? I’ve seen a few Brookes which immediately makes me think Bruno Brookes will be donning the famous red and white. It’ll take a while, people still refer to our goalkeeper as Bazuna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 24 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: They're an odd bunch. Madness. Strategically it’s in our interest to be the dominant club in the geography. Fair enough let Brooks out if it’s the best for him and us but not to Southampton. What a terrible decision. Well I have the dubious honour of living in Bournemouth and I can confirm they are indeed an odd bunch, still looking for genuine rivals. Very sad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 22 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: I really dislike them. Dominant club? With a capacity of 12,000 they aren't even above the blue lot. They are clearly worried we are on the way back up. To be fair they are looking to build a 20,000 stadium 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 30 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: They're an odd bunch. Madness. Strategically it’s in our interest to be the dominant club in the geography. Fair enough let Brooks out if it’s the best for him and us but not to Southampton. What a terrible decision. Dinlos, they are the "dominant club in the geography". Dorset is their geography and they are doing better than Poole Town, Dorchester and Weymouth. Thick little bumpkins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 18 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: To be fair they are looking to build a 20,000 stadium 🤣 Steady on, 18,500 . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Thought Brooks was out of reach after his performance against Swansea last week and was disappointed that we were unlikely to sign him following that one game. Now, happy, of course. Think he's got a bit more about him than what Benson's got and while Benson could have helped get us over the line, I think Brooks has potential to take the extra step with us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 28 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: Well I have the dubious honour of living in Bournemouth and I can confirm they are indeed an odd bunch, still looking for genuine rivals. Very sad. Is it not Poole Town? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 13 minutes ago, TheAlehouseBrawlers said: Dinlos, they are the "dominant club in the geography". Dorset is their geography and they are doing better than Poole Town, Dorchester and Weymouth. Thick little bumpkins. Never understood why Hampshire Cricket team played there. Shitty little ground. United Services Ground Portsmouth was much more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, AlexLaw76 said: Can I drive him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 7 minutes ago, manji said: Never understood why Hampshire Cricket team played there. Shitty little ground. United Services Ground Portsmouth was much more fun. Bournemouth used to be in Hampshire until 1974, when boundaries were re-drawn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Having just seen a very unfit Rothwell come from Bournemouth, it'll be interesting to see Brooks' fitness levels. Given he's only started twice this year and he had that long term injury before his cancer, it may take him a while to get up to speed. We seem to be in the market for crocks and recovering crocks. Is this SR being too clever for its own good again? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) 17 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said: Having just seen a very unfit Rothwell come from Bournemouth, it'll be interesting to see Brooks' fitness levels. Given he's only started twice this year and he had that long term injury before his cancer, it may take him a while to get up to speed. We seem to be in the market for crocks and recovering crocks. Is this SR being too clever for its own good again? We will have Brooks, Ezozie, Fraser , SAA wide choices 4 players 2 slots and great subs to come on. Plus Sully Apparently we were in for Benson but told Burnley to fck off when they insisted the option to buy was £15m ! Switched to Brooks Edited January 29 by Give it to Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 5 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said: Having just seen a very unfit Rothwell come from Bournemouth, it'll be interesting to see Brooks' fitness levels. Given he's only started twice this year and he had that long term injury before his cancer, it may take him a while to get up to speed. We seem to be in the market for crocks and recovering crocks. Is this SR being too clever for its own good again? Being too clever? I'd say this is the most no-brainer signing we could have made if he was available. You got the injury the wrong way round - he got a Hamstring injury after he'd returned from his cancer layoff, well long-term as in the same length as Stephens recent one. No surprise really, in fact it would have been a miracle had he not picked up some form of muscle injury given what his body had been through over the previous 2 years. He's been injury free for around a year now, just trying to fight his way back into the side. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 7 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said: Having just seen a very unfit Rothwell come from Bournemouth, it'll be interesting to see Brooks' fitness levels. Given he's only started twice this year and he had that long term injury before his cancer, it may take him a while to get up to speed. We seem to be in the market for crocks and recovering crocks. Is this SR being too clever for its own good again? By all accounts Brooks bossed Swansea last week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Will be delighted if this deal goes through, crazy how our winger options are better in the championship than last season in the PL. Shame there’s no option, same as with Downes/Fraser. On promotion I’m hopeful we could still do a deal for all three. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 9 minutes ago, goodymatt said: Will be delighted if this deal goes through, crazy how our winger options are better in the championship than last season in the PL. Shame there’s no option, same as with Downes/Fraser. On promotion I’m hopeful we could still do a deal for all three. The other bonus is the comments from the boscombe brethren - comedy gold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 14 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: The other bonus is the comments from the boscombe brethren - comedy gold. Perhaps we are saving them ....again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Saw the Swansea highlights earlier. Brooks was involved in most of the goals. Looks mustard. Well done Saints. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpin4rizeal Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 34 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Being too clever? I'd say this is the most no-brainer signing we could have made if he was available. You got the injury the wrong way round - he got a Hamstring injury after he'd returned from his cancer layoff, well long-term as in the same length as Stephens recent one. No surprise really, in fact it would have been a miracle had he not picked up some form of muscle injury given what his body had been through over the previous 2 years. He's been injury free for around a year now, just trying to fight his way back into the side. The part I’d say that’s maybe being to clever is basically bringing someone in that will make us have to change things up regarding moving Armstrong from his current rw role .. when your 22 games unbeaten and smashing everybody anyway with Armstrong top scorer in the league with double digit assists . Moving him about to accommodate brooks does seem like tinkering for the sake of it even though it’s a super signing for this level 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, manji said: Never understood why Hampshire Cricket team played there. Shitty little ground. United Services Ground Portsmouth was much more fun. Possibly because Bournemouth is really in Hampshire. Just some silly meddling with county council boundaries in the 1970s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Bates Statue Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, Appy said: It’ll take a while, people still refer to our goalkeeper as Bazuna And then there's the defender Bednarak who has been with us for over half a decade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 26 minutes ago, DT said: Saw the Swansea highlights earlier. Brooks was involved in most of the goals. Looks mustard. Well done Saints. He did - looked awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, HarvSFC said: Thought Brooks was out of reach after his performance against Swansea last week and was disappointed that we were unlikely to sign him following that one game. Now, happy, of course. Think he's got a bit more about him than what Benson's got and while Benson could have helped get us over the line, I think Brooks has potential to take the extra step with us. Agree, far happier with this than if we'd signed Benson. Could be great for us in the crucial remaining games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway saint Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, FarehamSaintJames said: Can I drive him? these are the guys who paid £23.5million for Rhian Brewster so could be a runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) Bazunu, KWP, THB, Bednarek, Manning, Downes, Smallbone, S.Armstrong, Fraser, A.Armstrong, Adams. Lumley, Stephens, Bree, Charles, Rothwell, Alcaraz, Brooks, Sulemena, Edozie. Potential match day squad from February. That would take some stopping. Wouldn't even be able to fit in Aribo unless someone is off. Edited January 29 by Harry_SFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Brooks and KWP down the right wing is going to be pretty lethal for LBs in this division 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, CSA96 said: Brooks and KWP down the right wing is going to be pretty lethal for LBs in this division With, Fraser down the other side that's some serious championship quality even before you add Adam Armstrong and Adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Brooks is class, my Bournemouth supporting colleague only the other day said we have "no chance" of signing him. An experienced (but still fairly young), talented player like him could be the difference between promotion and not. I still have reservations about our defence, I would like one more reinforcement but aside from that I think our squad would be as good as we can make it without upsetting the balance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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