Patches O Houlihan Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 minute ago, beatlesaint said: Same, I thought he was nailed on to play up top, maybe with the new signings that have come in and the squad settling down that’s where he’ll end up, him or Archer. Blackburn fans suggested he was better playing from the left than centrally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Fastenbüttl Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Are all the people crying out for a striker doing so because they've already concluded Archer is not up to scratch? Y'know, despite his brace in his first start (which, obviously, I concede was against lower league opposition)? I mean, don't get me wrong - I'd be happy to see us sign another striker, especially a proven Premier League one. But I'm not anxious about it and will be calm if we don't get anyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hengistbury Header Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 4 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: Same, I thought he was nailed on to play up top, maybe with the new signings that have come in and the squad settling down that’s where he’ll end up, him or Archer. He has always typically scored his goals coming inside from the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway saint Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 minute ago, Ralph Fastenbüttl said: Are all the people crying out for a striker doing so because they've already concluded Archer is not up to scratch? Y'know, despite his brace in his first start (which, obviously, I concede was against lower league opposition)? I mean, don't get me wrong - I'd be happy to see us sign another striker, especially a proven Premier League one. But I'm not anxious about it and will be calm if we don't get anyone. archer didn’t really set the world on fire the blades we need a proper no 9 who can hold the ball up and finish and that’s been the case for a couple of years now think the team looks ok in most departments but we still have a championship looking attack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 4 minutes ago, Hengistbury Header said: He has always typically scored his goals coming inside from the left. Oh ok fair enough, Archer it is then until Stewart is fit 🤦🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 If we can't get another attacker I'd genuinely try and keep tall paul. Surely would be good to give us something different? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Just watching the Ramsdale interview on SSN, it seems that the Play off final was a huge factor in him joining. So, Brooks didn't deliver a huge amount on the pitch, but his off the field work was top notch 👍 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 ATM our CF option is Archer or Archer or Archer. At a push it’s Archer. With AA on the right and BBD on the left. And that one not Archer who is injured. And the very Tall one not allowed to play because…of a reason ( it’s cos he is too tall). Sometimes either of those two players can pretend they are the CF too - until RM scowls at them and tells them to leave those CB’s alone and stop bumping into Archer. Oh, and if our MF can get into the penalty area then it’s one of them is our CF. And they must also remember not to bump into Archer. Or the others in the physio lounge. This is a good plan. Except Archer will be mostly on the bench so some of our players gonna be way out of position if they keep bumping into him. Also of note is the Helpline number Saints are thoughtfully providing for Centre backs and goalkeepers visiting St Mary’s this season : “ Feeling lonely? Nobody to talk to? The game passing you by and you are not getting a touch?” Phone 0208 338 dial-friend- and one of our trained volunteers will, in a non judgemental way, talk you through why it’s ok not to see the ball or required to run or do a save in a match at St Mary’s if you are the opposition centre back or goalkeeper. It’s them NOT you that’s the issue. So don’t put yourself down. Registered charity number SR2024. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALK DMC Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Just now, Galway saint said: archer didn’t really set the world on fire the blades we need a proper no 9 who can hold the ball up and finish and that’s been the case for a couple of years now think the team looks ok in most departments but we still have a championship looking attack Can't disagree about not being successful at Sheff U and agree that I would prefer a big physical centre forward who can hold the ball up to complement Archer. However, Villa fans will tell you that Archer is a very natural finisher and the Cardiff game demonstrated that he has that ability. Of course, can he do better than last year in the Premier league ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Ramsdale already completed 😊 Hopefully Cornet and Fraser deals get done and then I'm still hoping for a nice surprise regarding a number 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 At 16:30, Ings coming back doesn't sound appealing. At 22:58, after no other news, Ings coming back would be greeted with cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Archer will score goals if presented with the right service - his two finishes against Cardiff were top drawer and very clinical. Having said that I'd still like us to have the option of a taller more powerful centre forward in the squad although it's looking unlikely now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 minute ago, saintant said: Archer will score goals if presented with the right service - his two finishes against Cardiff were top drawer and very clinical. Having said that I'd still like us to have the option of a taller more powerful centre forward in the squad although it's looking unlikely now. We've already got one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 2 minutes ago, Suhari said: We've already got one. Yes but he's always two weeks away 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Mulgrew Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, CSA96 said: I wonder whether that was a recommendation from our chief scout in LA (Maya Yoshida). If so, well done him. And, seeing how Saga turned out, it bodes well for us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 5 minutes ago, saintant said: Archer will score goals if presented with the right service - his two finishes against Cardiff were top drawer and very clinical. Having said that I'd still like us to have the option of a taller more powerful centre forward in the squad although it's looking unlikely now. Yeah, we just need our attacking players in and around the box, with some support. Nothing like we did against Forest where they clearly had orders to hug the touchlines 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Just now, Jack said: Yeah, we just need our attacking players in and around the box, with some support. Nothing like we did against Forest where they clearly had orders to hug the touchlines Exactly this - I think Archer will find pockets of space for the type of pass that Fernandez found him with and equally, if the likes of Tyler or others make surging runs, Archer will get in the channels to open up chances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, david in sweden said: a real headline signing?........ but surely Rickie Lambert came into that category and pretty good value for just ... 1 million mind you ....only Alan Pardew knew that at the time, and Nicola Cortese thought it was a waste of money .......... I am of the camp that if NC didnt want to buy the player he would not have done so. Dont forget that he would be doing the negotiations re wages etc etc and could easily stumer the purchase. So I believe the NC was not against it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Thought Archer looked like a proper centre forward the other night. Needs to show it in the league now. Personally, I don’t think we’re going to sign another striker. Also surprised we seem to be signing Fraser and Cornet. I may be wrong, but do they play in the same position? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Neil Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 28 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: Oh ok fair enough, Archer it is then until Stewart is fit 🤦🏻 Luckily that is 2 weeks away. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 22 minutes ago, Tommy Mulgrew said: I wonder whether that was a recommendation from our chief scout in LA (Maya Yoshida). If so, well done him. And, seeing how Saga turned out, it bodes well for us. Apparently our new U21 manager (Simon Rusk) was his England U19 head coach, so guessing that's where it came from 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Everything seems very, very quiet on ABK, Sulemana and Onuachu. Can see Onuachu going later on as the Turkish window stays open for another two weeks, but thought we might have had at least a sniff of a loan for one of the others by now. Upside is that KWP is still here and with six hours to go there haven't been any rumours (yet). Would be such a result if we can keep him, at least until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Everything still OK with Cornet? Someone on twitter suggesting he might go elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: Everything still OK with Cornet? Someone on twitter suggesting he might go elsewhere. Who? Because 'someone on twitter' could vary from the extremes of a well connected journalist that might know, to a random fan that is making up bullshit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Just now, Matthew Le God said: Who? Because 'someone on twitter' could vary from the extremes of a well connected journalist that might know, to a random fan that is making up bullshit. Thanks mlg I'm quite aware. Nice of you to clarify it though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 4 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Everything still OK with Cornet? Someone on twitter suggesting he might go elsewhere. It has gone a bit quiet so the twitter person could be right. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 39 minutes ago, gio1saints said: ATM our CF option is Archer or Archer or Archer. At a push it’s Archer. With AA on the right and BBD on the left. And that one not Archer who is injured. And the very Tall one not allowed to play because…of a reason ( it’s cos he is too tall). Sounds like it's Archer the Father, Archer the son, and Archer the holy spirit then. As for the Tall One, I suspect he's not allowed to play because he's shit. I think we may have lost sight of that. But in fairness he is a different style of shit to the rest, and for that reason worth a go from time to time (in my book). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 2 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Thanks mlg I'm quite aware. Nice of you to clarify it though. Who was it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 3 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Who? Because 'someone on twitter' could vary from the extremes of a well connected journalist that might know, to a random fan that is making up bullshit. Fuck me, thanks for letting me know. Who knew? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 6 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Everything still OK with Cornet? Someone on twitter suggesting he might go elsewhere. There were reports of Palace trying to hijack the deal but he prefers Saints so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 (edited) 8 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Everything still OK with Cornet? Someone on twitter suggesting he might go elsewhere. I'm a bit concerned too. On the plus side: BBC of course means almost certainly Adam Blackmore Edited August 30 by Patches O Houlihan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm waldron Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said: Who was it then? Someone on Twitter apparently 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Just now, Wade Garrett said: Fuck me, thanks for letting me know. Who knew? I didn't ask you the question. You'd think if @hypochondriac did know it was like that, he'd name them. Until then it isn't useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 2 minutes ago, Patches O Houlihan said: I'm a bit concerned too. On the plus side: BBC of course means almost certainly Adam Blackmore it'd be a big blow if we were to lose Cornet now. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Sky saying Cornet is on his way for a medical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Thanks for the links to Twitter @hypochondriac - really interesting 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 minute ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Sky saying Cornet is on his way for a medical. looks cornet will be playing to our tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 looks like we offered Cornet enough brass to get the deal done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 3 minutes ago, Turkish said: it'd be a big blow if we were to lose Cornet now. Trouble is, aside from the transfer fee, there's hundreds and thousands on top. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 (edited) I don't think Cornet's camp would want to fuck us over, tbh. They currently represent Archer, Edozie, Lumley and they'll know that Cornet's signing facilitates getting Edozie out on loan (presumably) Edited August 30 by CSA96 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Cornet may have struggled at West Ham but im sure Martin can get a tune our of him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 minute ago, Turkish said: Cornet may have struggled at West Ham but im sure Martin can get a tune our of him It'll take a lot of brass to get the deal done though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 This is my Last Post on Cornet. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Just now, CB Fry said: This is my Last Post on Cornet. On that note..... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 7 minutes ago, Turkish said: it'd be a big blow if we were to lose Cornet now. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 minute ago, saintant said: On that note..... it seems we've hit the right note with this deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Left Back Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 For anyone having doubts about Maxwell… …I scream Cornet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 2 minutes ago, CB Fry said: This is my Last Post on Cornet. We will remember them. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 These jokes are corny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Would be criminally negligent if were left with no central strikers other than unproven archer and the invisible man Stewart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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