ErwinK1961 Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, 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. Signing a new contract in January seems an odd move if that is the case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 2 hours ago, 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. What makes you believe that he wants a move back up north? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 2 hours ago, 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. Changed his mind since January when he extended his contract until 2024? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 2 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Changed his mind since January when he extended his contract until 2024? 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 1 minute ago, 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. True. would be nice for Blackmore to clarify what he meant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wedge Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 1 hour ago, Toadhall Saint said: True. would be nice for Blackmore to clarify what he meant. What was it that Blackmore said? Can't find the quote anywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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niceandfriendly Posted 27 August, 2021 Share Posted 27 August, 2021 (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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 28 August, 2021 Share Posted 28 August, 2021 On 27/08/2021 at 06:27, 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. 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 28 August, 2021 Share Posted 28 August, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 28 August, 2021 Share Posted 28 August, 2021 40 minutes ago, 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. 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 28 August, 2021 Share Posted 28 August, 2021 Or as these pesky hipsters call it, Occam’s Razor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 28 August, 2021 Share Posted 28 August, 2021 Armstrong and Occam in swap deal shocker! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 7 September, 2021 Share Posted 7 September, 2021 Can't see Armstrong in the latest training pictures, so maybe a longer term injury than first thought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 September, 2021 Share Posted 24 September, 2021 (edited) 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. Edited 24 September, 2021 by trousers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 24 September, 2021 Share Posted 24 September, 2021 22 minutes ago, 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 24 September, 2021 Share Posted 24 September, 2021 Strange how minor injuries keep our players out so long… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 September, 2021 Share Posted 26 September, 2021 Still pondering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 26 September, 2021 Share Posted 26 September, 2021 31 minutes ago, trousers said: Still pondering.... 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 26 September, 2021 Share Posted 26 September, 2021 1 hour ago, trousers said: Still pondering.... Yup. We really bloody miss him. Sooner he’s back the better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skintsaint Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 well that will intensify the rumours 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 This is crazy, how do Scotland get to select a player who hasn't even been in training for weeks. Something isn't right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 Maybe he's close to back. It is still like 11 days until the internationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 3 minutes ago, nta786 said: Ideal world though he pulls out. that's what my missus said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 On 24/09/2021 at 14:11, 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. Obviously wants to leave the sinking ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 1 hour ago, 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWSaintDaz Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, 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 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? Edited 28 September, 2021 by goodymatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 6 hours ago, VectisSaint said: This is crazy, how do Scotland get to select a player who hasn't even been in training for weeks. Something isn't right here. Just because he’s named in the squad it doesn’t mean he’s fit to play or he will join up for the match preliminarys ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 Pretty sure he was called up for the last internationals and ended up withdrawing - expect it’ll be the same this time around too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 Could it be that the player is just injured? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 24 minutes ago, goodymatt said: 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? Maybe his family can’t settle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 2 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said: Maybe his family can’t settle 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 5 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said: Maybe his family can’t settle He has just bought a house in Winchester. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Jim Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 52 minutes ago, Tamesaint said: He has just bought a house in Winchester. Martin O'Neil finally managed to sell that house then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 28 September, 2021 Share Posted 28 September, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Billy the Kidd said: Could it be that the player is just injured? 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. Edited 28 September, 2021 by Saint86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 10 hours ago, Sideways Jim said: Martin O'Neil finally managed to sell that house then Could it be Michael Owen's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 11 hours ago, Tamesaint said: He has just bought a house in Winchester. 10 hours ago, Sideways Jim said: Martin O'Neil finally managed to sell that house then 1 minute ago, Jeremy Corbyn said: Could it be Michael Owen's? No, it’s Elliott Ward’s house. He started building it in 2010. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 13 minutes ago, trousers said: Wot aload of Bollocks .. he’s unsettled and wants back to Scotland .. Celtic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 1 hour ago, Chris cooper said: Wot aload of Bollocks .. he’s unsettled and wants back to Scotland .. Celtic Just bought a house in Winchester because he fancies a 400+ mile commute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 1 hour ago, Chris cooper said: Wot aload of Bollocks .. he’s unsettled and wants back to Scotland .. Celtic They couldn't afford him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Chris cooper said: Wot aload of Bollocks .. he’s unsettled and wants back to Scotland .. Celtic Edited 29 September, 2021 by Saint Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 1 hour ago, Saint Garrett said: And who could blame him .. we are shite !! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 14 minutes ago, Chris cooper said: And who could blame him .. we are shite !! 😂 So are Celtic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 29 September, 2021 Share Posted 29 September, 2021 Going to Stenhousemuir in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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