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ErwinK1961

ErwinK1961

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  On 26/08/2021 at 05:37, Pilchards said:

I do believe Armstrong wants a move back up north but unless we get an offer for him then it’s not happening.

Must remember that Vestergaard and him were the best of buddies and this might of made things even more difficult.

If Christie was an option then at least you move on a unhappy player member like Ings and Bertrand.

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Signing a new contract in January seems an odd move if that is the case.

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Toadhall Saint

Toadhall Saint

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  On 26/08/2021 at 05:37, Pilchards said:

I do believe Armstrong wants a move back up north but unless we get an offer for him then it’s not happening.

Must remember that Vestergaard and him were the best of buddies and this might of made things even more difficult.

If Christie was an option then at least you move on a unhappy player member like Ings and Bertrand.

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What makes you believe that he wants a move back up north?

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MarkSFC

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  On 26/08/2021 at 08:08, Matthew Le God said:

Changed his mind since January when he extended his contract until 2024?

 

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Maybe his personal circumstances have altered, family illness perhaps. These guys are human at the end of the day.

I hope that's not the case but if it is then who can really blame him. We might all do the same. 

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Toadhall Saint

Toadhall Saint

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  On 26/08/2021 at 08:12, MarkSFC said:

Maybe his personal circumstances have altered, family illness perhaps. These guys are human at the end of the day.

I hope that's not the case but if it is then who can really blame him. We might all do the same. 

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True.

 

would be nice for Blackmore to clarify what he meant.

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niceandfriendly

niceandfriendly

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(paraphrasing)

Blackmore: Is all ok with Stuart Armstrong? Are you worried he wants to go back to Scotland? Are you expecting Stu Armstrong or anyone else to leave the club?

Ralph: No, not worried about this. We need every player and I don't expect anybody to go.

 

Daft Kerplunk

Daft Kerplunk

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  On 27/08/2021 at 05:27, niceandfriendly said:

(paraphrasing)

Blackmore: Is all ok with Stuart Armstrong? Are you worried he wants to go back to Scotland? Are you expecting Stu Armstrong or anyone else to leave the club?

Ralph: No, not worried about this. We need every player and I don't expect anybody to go.

 

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So the player might want to leave, or there might be interest but Ralph doesn’t want the player sold. I know Ralph’s English can get tied up a little so hopefully this is one of those moments, and not a guarded and nuanced answer.

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niceandfriendly

niceandfriendly

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I feel like that was a genuine reaction from Ralph when asked about Stu. Watch his facial expression when Blackmore asks about him. I've seen enough Saints managers of old trying to avoid questions about players potentially leaving to think that Ralph is telling the truth on this one. :) 

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Charlie Wayman

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  On 28/08/2021 at 07:31, Daft Kerplunk said:

So the player might want to leave, or there might be interest but Ralph doesn’t want the player sold. I know Ralph’s English can get tied up a little so hopefully this is one of those moments, and not a guarded and nuanced answer.

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Why speculate with hypothetical claptrap. There is no conspiracy, Stuart has a calf injury and has not resumed training. When he does he will be back in the team.

He can still be mates with whomever he wishes, that doesn't mean he has to move next door.

Bloody hell, why can't people adopt the maxim that the simplest explanation is usually the right one.

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trousers

trousers

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I don't wish to start any conspiracy theories (honest!) but Ralph has gone from regularly predicting a return for Armstrong in "a couple of weeks" over the last couple of months to giving no timeframe at all, now just saying that he's still out. 

All seems a tad odd for what was originally described as a 'minor calf injury'. 

Yes, I know players can have set backs but still makes me ponder whether there was more to his injury than the club initially let on in the first place.

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qwertyell

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  On 24/09/2021 at 13:11, trousers said:

I don't wish to start any conspiracy theories (honest!) but Ralph has gone from regularly predicting a return for Armstrong in "a couple of weeks" over the last couple of months to giving no timeframe at all, now just saying that he's still out. 

All seems a tad odd for what was originally described as a 'minor calf injury'. 

Yes, I know players can have set backs but still makes me ponder whether there was more to his injury than the club initially let on in the first place.

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Vincent Kompany missed about three years on and off with a recurring calf problem that they just couldn't get right no matter what they tried. They're tricky things once they start playing up.

JRM

JRM

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  On 26/09/2021 at 17:42, trousers said:

Still pondering....

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I've heard a rumour that's he's refusing the play until Saints fans promise not to sing the Yaya / Kolo Toure song. Think there could be some truth in it.

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nta786

nta786

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If he gets injured during international duty I'll be fuming, I'd like him back in our starting XI. 

He shouldn't be needed for the game against Faroe Islands either to be honest.

Ideal world though he pulls out. 

LiberalCommunist

LiberalCommunist

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Unbelievable. He should not make himself available and they should not select him. 

We have two prominent Scottish players, they should be nurturing our ongoing relationship. 

This feels like a bit of a slap in the face. 

DT

DT

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  On 24/09/2021 at 13:11, trousers said:

I don't wish to start any conspiracy theories (honest!) but Ralph has gone from regularly predicting a return for Armstrong in "a couple of weeks" over the last couple of months to giving no timeframe at all, now just saying that he's still out. 

All seems a tad odd for what was originally described as a 'minor calf injury'. 

Yes, I know players can have set backs but still makes me ponder whether there was more to his injury than the club initially let on in the first place.

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Obviously wants to leave the sinking ship

JRM

JRM

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  On 28/09/2021 at 14:02, LiberalCommunist said:

Unbelievable. He should not make himself available and they should not select him. 

We have two prominent Scottish players, they should be nurturing our ongoing relationship. 

This feels like a bit of a slap in the face. 

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I should imagine once he's missed Chelsea away he will be able to withdraw from the squad, a couple of months out he will need time to get fit but something doesn't feel right about all this. 

IOWSaintDaz

IOWSaintDaz

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Deffo another want away, Ralph should be honest about it, still got another 2 years on his contract, wouldn't be suprised to see him go in January if he continues to dig his heals in, at least get some money for him to re-invest in the team

goodymatt

goodymatt

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  On 28/09/2021 at 19:00, IOWSaintDaz said:

Deffo another want away, Ralph should be honest about it, still got another 2 years on his contract, wouldn't be suprised to see him go in January if he continues to dig his heals in, at least get some money for him to re-invest in the team

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Think his contract runs to 2024. Didn’t he sign a new one not long ago?

Just checked, he signed a new 3.5 year deal in January 2021. You wonder why he would now suddenly want to leave?

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goodymatt

goodymatt

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  On 28/09/2021 at 19:56, Give it to Ron said:

Maybe his family can’t settle

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Quite possible. Hoping this isn’t the case and it is just an injury, but there’s usually no smoke without fire and that Sun article (yes, I know it’s The Sun) was concerning and so out of the blue.

Saint86

Saint86

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  On 28/09/2021 at 19:56, Billy the Kidd said:

Could it be that the player is just injured?

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Are you mental? Suggesting something as mundane as that on this forum?!?!

I think you'll find that he hates saints, thinks we're a terrible club thats destined for relegation, wishes he'd never signed that new contract 8months ago, and is on strike agitating to leave.

Injured?!?! Pah! 

Edit - He's also fed up because we have noddy fans that occasionally wear face paint, and have players that don't pass to him.

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