Ed Rooney Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 7 hours ago, Saint_clark said: Agreed. I'd still like us to sign a new keeper, but a team of; McCarthy Livramento Bednarek ABK Perraud JWP Diallo? Djenepo Alcaraz Edozie Mara Would do very well in the championship. Preferably with new signings to replace Diallo and McCarthy. Let’s hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 Take a look at Burnley's front line this season, on paper that looks pretty lightweight as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archers Road Stand Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 18 hours ago, Saint_clark said: Agreed. I'd still like us to sign a new keeper, but a team of; McCarthy Livramento Bednarek ABK Perraud JWP Diallo? Djenepo Alcaraz Edozie Mara Would do very well in the championship. Preferably with new signings to replace Diallo and McCarthy. Seen nothing to suggest Mara would do very well in the Championship. He's been a very poor signing and has often been a passenger when he's been on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 I'd try and keep Armstrong and Adams up front in the champ. Forget their prem form, they know their way around the champ and have proven themselves in there. If we keep them then we should have some real cutting edge in that league. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 46 minutes ago, Cabrone said: I'd try and keep Armstrong and Adams up front in the champ. Forget their prem form, they know their way around the champ and have proven themselves in there. If we keep them then we should have some real cutting edge in that league. No chance we keep Adams, he will have PL takers who will actually use him correctly. Armstrong I'd hope will be one of the first out of the door, he's stunk this place out for 2 years. It's got to the point where I couldn't care less what he's done (one season by the way) in the Champ before, he's a busted flush here and needs a fresh start for the sake of everyone. If we try and prolong him next year it will only end one way for both. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 36 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: No chance we keep Adams, he will have PL takers who will actually use him correctly. Armstrong I'd hope will be one of the first out of the door, he's stunk this place out for 2 years. It's got to the point where I couldn't care less what he's done (one season by the way) in the Champ before, he's a busted flush here and needs a fresh start for the sake of everyone. If we try and prolong him next year it will only end one way for both. We are probably at the point where we can break even on Armstrong, with what we probably owe at this point of his contract. Just the wages 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 2 hours ago, Archers Road Stand said: Seen nothing to suggest Mara would do very well in the Championship. He's been a very poor signing and has often been a passenger when he's been on the pitch. Different leagues though, AA in a long line of strikers scoring loads at Champ level and disappearing at PL. Rhodes and Billy Sharp scored millions at that level, Billy at least had a couple of seasons as a PL squad player for Sheffield Utd and still would have been better than Mayuka, but wasn’t really regular PL starter calibre. Mara’s first season and whilst it looks like the club had their pants pulled down at over £10m, he has some pace and ability in the air, some handy cameos, if he can finish he could be a surprise package. Equally, he may disappear. Did any of us think Tella would be Champ player of the season? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 30 minutes ago, saint1977 said: Different leagues though, AA in a long line of strikers scoring loads at Champ level and disappearing at PL. As was pointed out, it was one season. People like Sharp scored regularly at that level and for different clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 1 hour ago, saint1977 said: Different leagues though, AA in a long line of strikers scoring loads at Champ level and disappearing at PL. Rhodes and Billy Sharp scored millions at that level, Billy at least had a couple of seasons as a PL squad player for Sheffield Utd and still would have been better than Mayuka, but wasn’t really regular PL starter calibre. Mara’s first season and whilst it looks like the club had their pants pulled down at over £10m, he has some pace and ability in the air, some handy cameos, if he can finish he could be a surprise package. Equally, he may disappear. Did any of us think Tella would be Champ player of the season? I think Maras build may work well for a championship striker. for AA he’s struggled against league one teams in the cup, and overall has no ability. His 28 goals for blackburn is tempting but he is very very very very very bad. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 5 hours ago, S-Clarke said: No chance we keep Adams, he will have PL takers who will actually use him correctly. Armstrong I'd hope will be one of the first out of the door, he's stunk this place out for 2 years. It's got to the point where I couldn't care less what he's done (one season by the way) in the Champ before, he's a busted flush here and needs a fresh start for the sake of everyone. If we try and prolong him next year it will only end one way for both. Alcaraz will hopefully stay and I'd like Adams for the Championship but he will have his suitors and probably go. As for AA, this guy is truly useless. Against Lincoln he was the worst player on the pitch and i don't buy in to this thought process that he's good in the premiership. Lose him, keep Alcaraz & Sulemana, maybe Tella and find a striker or two. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archers Road Stand Posted 7 May, 2023 Share Posted 7 May, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, S-Clarke said: No chance we keep Adams, he will have PL takers who will actually use him correctly. Armstrong I'd hope will be one of the first out of the door, he's stunk this place out for 2 years. It's got to the point where I couldn't care less what he's done (one season by the way) in the Champ before, he's a busted flush here and needs a fresh start for the sake of everyone. If we try and prolong him next year it will only end one way for both. How many clubs in the PL play a formation that suits Adams? His best hope is a current relegation battler or a promoted team, even then you'd be underwhelmed if hes signing for you given his shite goal return for us. Better strikers have got relegated and not attracted any interest. Edited 7 May, 2023 by Archers Road Stand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 21 hours ago, Archers Road Stand said: Seen nothing to suggest Mara would do very well in the Championship. He's been a very poor signing and has often been a passenger when he's been on the pitch. He impressed me in the Newcastle cup game at home, looking like a player capable of leading a line on his own. His finish against City gave me hope too. I'm hoping for a Solanke style reboot in the championship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 1 hour ago, Chez said: He impressed me in the Newcastle cup game at home, looking like a player capable of leading a line on his own. His finish against City gave me hope too. I'm hoping for a Solanke style reboot in the championship. Twice 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 1 hour ago, Chez said: He impressed me in the Newcastle cup game at home, looking like a player capable of leading a line on his own. His finish against City gave me hope too. I'm hoping for a Solanke style reboot in the championship. Rebooot? Has he ever been good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 2 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Rebooot? Has he ever been good? 6 goals and 7 assists this season. Not terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 11 minutes ago, skintsaint said: 6 goals and 7 assists this season. Not terrible. Is that just league? If So 13 goal contributions in a team that has only scored 28 all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: Is that just league? If So 13 goal contributions in a team that has only scored 28 all season. I think that is his entire career to date.. Mara has 2 goals this season. Going to re-boot us back to the premier league, you watch Edited 8 May, 2023 by AlexLaw76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 52 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: I think that is his entire career to date.. Mara has 2 goals this season. Going to re-boot us back to the premier league, you watch I actually think there is a decent player in Mara, he’s show moments of quality. His through ball for the goal against Leeds at the start of the season, finish against Man City, it can’t be easy being a young kids playing for a team as shit as us, not ever getting a decent run in the side because we like our attacking players to stop in the opposition not attack ourselves. Plus have two of the worst managers of all time telling your what to do. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 1 hour ago, Turkish said: I actually think there is a decent player in Mara, he’s show moments of quality. His through ball for the goal against Leeds at the start of the season, finish against Man City, it can’t be easy being a young kids playing for a team as shit as us, not ever getting a decent run in the side because we like our attacking players to stop in the opposition not attack ourselves. Plus have two of the worst managers of all time telling your what to do. Plus the flick through for Stu Armstrong’s goal against Arsenal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 8 May, 2023 Share Posted 8 May, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said: Rebooot? Has he ever been good? as in Solanke didn't cut it the Prem, scoring 3 goals as Bournemouth went down, before finding his feet scoring 15 and then 29 goals in their promotion season. Going down gives young players that little extra time to learn their trade/get their confidence back - not that Mara looks like he has list his, despite the managers showing little faith/patience in him. Edited 8 May, 2023 by Chez 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 May, 2023 Share Posted 9 May, 2023 16 hours ago, Chez said: as in Solanke didn't cut it the Prem, scoring 3 goals as Bournemouth went down, before finding his feet scoring 15 and then 29 goals in their promotion season. Going down gives young players that little extra time to learn their trade/get their confidence back - not that Mara looks like he has list his, despite the managers showing little faith/patience in him. Only got 6 goals this season though so it’s not like his now ripping up the premier league thanks to a couple of seasons in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Johnson Posted 9 May, 2023 Share Posted 9 May, 2023 he has only scored 6 but he's been a real threat in allot of games i've seen him play in. He's definitely growing as a player and I expect him to be a 15 goal a season striker very soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 9 May, 2023 Share Posted 9 May, 2023 1 hour ago, Turkish said: Only got 6 goals this season though so it’s not like his now ripping up the premier league thanks to a couple of seasons in the championship Sure, my point was more along the lines of hopefully Mara can find the championship to his liking, as Solanke appeared to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 May, 2023 Share Posted 9 May, 2023 11 minutes ago, Chez said: Sure, my point was more along the lines of hopefully Mara can find the championship to his liking, as Solanke appeared to. fair enough, i reckon he'll be alright. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Nimbus Posted 9 May, 2023 Share Posted 9 May, 2023 He will do really well in the Championship next season if we can keep hold of him. I'm not an avid watcher of the division (for now) and admittedly is a small sample size but I couldn't believe the space both teams offered each other in the Blackburn/Millwall game. Alcaraz would lap that up. Could be a big player for us next year. I'd actually be surprised if someone paid what I think we would ask for him so hopefully he's with us next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 9 May, 2023 Share Posted 9 May, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr Nimbus said: He will do really well in the Championship next season if we can keep hold of him. I'm not an avid watcher of the division (for now) and admittedly is a small sample size but I couldn't believe the space both teams offered each other in the Blackburn/Millwall game. Alcaraz would lap that up. Could be a big player for us next year. I'd actually be surprised if someone paid what I think we would ask for him so hopefully he's with us next year. the advantage we have (in terms of keeping players) is that as a side we have played so poorly, so even our decent players haven't looked fantastic and the January signings (specifically Sulemana and Alcaraz) haven't had enough time/minutes to really prove they are worth a sizeable transfer fee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 9 May, 2023 Share Posted 9 May, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr Nimbus said: He will do really well in the Championship next season if we can keep hold of him. I'm not an avid watcher of the division (for now) and admittedly is a small sample size but I couldn't believe the space both teams offered each other in the Blackburn/Millwall game. Alcaraz would lap that up. Could be a big player for us next year. I'd actually be surprised if someone paid what I think we would ask for him so hopefully he's with us next year. Yep, I watched that game. The first I’ve seen of the championship since we’ve been there, in all honesty. I can see how AA got so many goals, made our defence look like Maldini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 Alcarez looked a lot better than tall Paul when I saw him play, yet selles refused to play him again something must have happened behind closed doors either that or selles is a clueless idiot when it comes to picking a team 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 9 minutes ago, Mr X said: Alcarez looked a lot better than tall Paul when I saw him play, yet selles refused to play him again something must have happened behind closed doors either that or selles is a clueless idiot when it comes to picking a team Eh? Alcaraz has been starting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 Last post today, but my reading of Alcaraz not playing was he was being protected from over-playing when he arrived and is now starting and playing more minutes. There are no bad attitude vibes I can see; on the contrary an enthusiasm which tires him out prematurely. I do hope we keep him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 On 09/05/2023 at 09:51, Mr Nimbus said: He will do really well in the Championship next season if we can keep hold of him. I'm not an avid watcher of the division (for now) and admittedly is a small sample size but I couldn't believe the space both teams offered each other in the Blackburn/Millwall game. Alcaraz would lap that up. Could be a big player for us next year. I'd actually be surprised if someone paid what I think we would ask for him so hopefully he's with us next year. He'd be as influential, if not more so, than Lallana. Hopefully we sign a decent striker to compliment him like Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsFan86 Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 I could see a front two of Mara/Delap or Ballard with Alcaraz behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 12 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said: I could see a front two of Mara/Delap or Ballard with Alcaraz behind. Ballard and Mara? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsFan86 Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 9 minutes ago, Chez said: Ballard and Mara? More likely Delap, But Ballard is a lethal striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 3 hours ago, egg said: Eh? Alcaraz has been starting. Sorry blonde moment I meant Orsic 🤦♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambtiss Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 44 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said: More likely Delap, But Ballard is a lethal striker. Delap has scored 4 goals in 38 matches in the championship? What makes you suggest him based on those returns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 1 hour ago, SaintsFan86 said: I could see a front two of Mara/Delap or Ballard with Alcaraz behind. That front 2 scores less than this seasons front 2. Terrible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SambaMaverick Posted 11 May, 2023 Share Posted 11 May, 2023 1 minute ago, Dman said: That front 2 scores less than this seasons front 2. Terrible. Agreed. They do still play football in the Championship, it's not a different sport. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 Apparent quotes from ESPN Argentina - "To be honest I leave all of that [my future] to my agent. I always try to give my best wherever I go, whether it's in this club or in other country. I know there are a few clubs interested in me, but the truth is, I'm currently very happy at Southampton. Now I'm enjoying my vacation with my family. In July, we'll see what happens. If I have to remain at Southampton, I will, as they were the club that first opened the doors for me and gave me the chance to play in the Premier League. ‘Southampton It's a beautiful club that has always treated me well. So if I have to stay, I’ll do my very best to come back to the Premier League.’’ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsaint Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 "if I have to" 😂 fills me with confidence. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsFan86 Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 He is happy to stay here, No footballer offers any loyalty. So it we can get one season out of Alcaraz unless we are promoted if take that. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 10 minutes ago, Wsaint said: "if I have to" 😂 fills me with confidence. In fairness, it is probably lost in translation a bit. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 I'm more encouraged by that than not, tbh. Especially after Ankersen's comment that we've brought in some talented players who we intend to keep. I'm assuming that Alcaraz is one of those, given he singled him out as having been a success. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, CSA96 said: I'm more encouraged by that than not, tbh. Especially after Ankersen's comment that we've brought in some talented players who we intend to keep. I'm assuming that Alcaraz is one of those, given he singled him out as having been a success. Completely agree. Not sure how anyone could read that quote and feel bad about it, especially given the SR comments you've mentioned. Edited 5 June, 2023 by Saint Matty 76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 Excellent player. Will help us destroy the Championship next season. Come on you fucking Saints. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 Yeah it is lost in the translation a little. Whilst 'have to stay' is technically correct, it's just emphasising the stay/remain element. You could translate it as 'If I do stay, I’ll do my very best to come back to the Premier League.' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 All parties will have an understanding that he moves on when the right offer comes in, and that we're a club looking to provide a pathway to bigger clubs. So, he's open enough about a move, but if it's not this summer is happy enough to wait. It's a statement that reminds clubs that there's interest, while making it clear he's not being dragged kicking and screaming to us next season. He kept the right balance in there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsaint Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 2 hours ago, Dman said: In fairness, it is probably lost in translation a bit. Aye I imagine so, just made me laugh as it happened twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dry Toast Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 One of the very few bright sparks to come out of this grim season. Seems level headed, for his age, and has an eye for a run or pass. I like him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 5 June, 2023 Share Posted 5 June, 2023 3 hours ago, Dman said: In fairness, it is probably lost in translation a bit. Is there a source for the original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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