Andrew Watson Posted February 4 Posted February 4 I watched the QPR game on Sky tonight and Ronnie Edwards had another good game at the back. A friend of mine a big QPR fan,told me that he is very popular with their fans. I hope that the management here give him a chance to shine for us the championship next year and do not decide to sell him off for a pittance. 6
Football Special Posted February 4 Posted February 4 Qpr fans rate him highly and hope he can be signed permanently , seems could be a good option next season if we can fit him into side
AlexLaw76 Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Forgot he even signed for us. we will probably sell him in the summer, under the statue ownership of Sport Republic
Pierre2 Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Thought he looked pretty decent in the pre-season game against Lazio 1
steve green Posted February 5 Posted February 5 I loved this comment - "He was brilliant. No idea how he wasn't getting more game time at Saints with how terrible they've been. Although Martin probably wasn't used to seeing defenders pass forward and run with the ball " 14 1
SaintNewForest Posted February 5 Posted February 5 We'll probably sell him in the summer for a nice profit.
goodymatt Posted February 5 Posted February 5 It’s encouraging to see Edwards and Charles get rave reviews at mid table championship teams. You’d hope surrounded by our better players and having a full season playing at that level (appreciate Edwards has also played there before with Peterborough), that they will be involved with us next season. Both still have potential to realise and could become PL players. I would be disappointed to sell either. 8
saintant Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Millwall fans absolutely raving about him both as a solid defender and the way he carries the ball forward so effortlessly - something that would not have fitted into RMs death by a thousand passes mantra. Most confess to being amazed that he couldn't command a regular starting spot in our useless defence and they have a point. Let's hope he comes back and is a first choice next season. 3
Saint Fan CaM Posted February 5 Posted February 5 It’s interesting to see so many players do better once they’ve left us, but maybe that’s because they’ve found ‘their level’? 2
Whitey Grandad Posted February 5 Posted February 5 23 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said: It’s interesting to see so many players do better once they’ve left us, but maybe that’s because they’ve found ‘their level’? Or because they’re not playing under Martin? 9
spyinthesky Posted February 5 Posted February 5 I think the performances of Edwards, Charles and many of our players last season really shows up the increasingly wide standards of the Prem versus the Championship. 5
Chez Posted February 5 Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Saint Fan CaM said: It’s interesting to see so many players do better once they’ve left us, but maybe that’s because they’ve found ‘their level’? Absolutely this. Next season the manager will plenty of choice. We have CBs coming out of our ears: Stephens, Bednarek, THB, Wood, Edwards, ABK, Sanda, Taylor, Bree...Aribo! 1
skintsaint Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Just now, Chez said: Aribo! Thought he wanted out this summer? 1
Chez Posted February 5 Posted February 5 (edited) 1 hour ago, skintsaint said: Thought he wanted out this summer? Yeah that's what the Daily Mail suggested. But we'll see. If Besiktas is the suitor, as rumoured, then expect a very low bid and maybe even an expectation that we give him a big leaving bonus to make up for any shortfall in wages. Juric seems to like him, so not sure he will be pushing him out the door. There was talk that his wage was really high and it wasn't cut on relegation - not sure if either are true - but if the rumoured £70k a week is accurate, then Besiktas aren't matching that. Aribo isn't going to leave in the summer to earn less money. He may as well sit tight and leave the year after. Edited February 5 by Chez 2
Andrew Watson Posted February 5 Author Posted February 5 I just hope Juric is following his progress at QPR and that of Charles also. I love the comments that Edwards has found his level,because the championship is where most of our players belong.
Gloucester Saint Posted February 5 Posted February 5 5 hours ago, Chez said: Yeah that's what the Daily Mail suggested. But we'll see. If Besiktas is the suitor, as rumoured, then expect a very low bid and maybe even an expectation that we give him a big leaving bonus to make up for any shortfall in wages. Juric seems to like him, so not sure he will be pushing him out the door. There was talk that his wage was really high and it wasn't cut on relegation - not sure if either are true - but if the rumoured £70k a week is accurate, then Besiktas aren't matching that. Aribo isn't going to leave in the summer to earn less money. He may as well sit tight and leave the year after. £60k p/w is what I heard but big bucks for the Champ either way if no relegation clause.
ErwinK1961 Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Surely this was the whole purpose of the loan, for him to get regular game time and play well, ahead of next season. Job well done so far. 1
Matthew Le God Posted February 5 Posted February 5 6 hours ago, Chez said: Yeah that's what the Daily Mail suggested. But we'll see. If Besiktas is the suitor, as rumoured, then expect a very low bid and maybe even an expectation that we give him a big leaving bonus to make up for any shortfall in wages. Juric seems to like him, so not sure he will be pushing him out the door. There was talk that his wage was really high and it wasn't cut on relegation - not sure if either are true - but if the rumoured £70k a week is accurate, then Besiktas aren't matching that. Aribo isn't going to leave in the summer to earn less money. He may as well sit tight and leave the year after. 22 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said: £60k p/w is what I heard but big bucks for the Champ either way if no relegation clause. Saints have 40% relegation wage reduction clauses as standard in player contracts. 3
Weston Super Saint Posted February 5 Posted February 5 7 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Saints have 40% relegation wage reduction clauses as standard in player contracts. Source?
Colinjb Posted February 5 Posted February 5 16 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said: Surely this was the whole purpose of the loan, for him to get regular game time and play well, ahead of next season. Job well done so far. Edwards and Wood as starting CB's next season. (Cannot imagine THB sticking around.)
saintant Posted February 5 Posted February 5 7 minutes ago, Colinjb said: Edwards and Wood as starting CB's next season. (Cannot imagine THB sticking around.) That'll be good enough for the Championship plus Bednarek as 3rd centre back, Welington at left back (he looks a real prospect) and Bree/Sugawara at right back (assuming KWP goes).
Badger Posted February 5 Posted February 5 1 hour ago, saintant said: That'll be good enough for the Championship plus Bednarek as 3rd centre back, Welington at left back (he looks a real prospect) and Bree/Sugawara at right back (assuming KWP goes). Hope you’re right but seems a bit premature to make this claim after one match v a piss poor Ipswich 1
Badger Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Had hoped for Edwards to feature this season. From everything I’d read I was quite optimistic about him. Hope he returns to fulfill the potential with us next season 2
Matthew Le God Posted February 5 Posted February 5 3 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: Source? The Athletic
Weston Super Saint Posted February 5 Posted February 5 22 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: The Athletic Credible source? I imagine all contracts will be subject to GDPR given they are PAYE. I assume the athletic are just guessing. 1
S-Clarke Posted February 5 Posted February 5 He's a good player, I was pleased when we signed him as IMO he's a future England international. He should have had more game time, I mean if Bree can play at the back for us in the PL then I'm sure Edwards can deal with it. We'll enjoy watching him next season I think, it'll be interesting to see who partners him. He's certainly the sort of player who can grow with a club and become a PL player, so we need to make sure we keep those sorts. 4
redkeith Posted February 6 Posted February 6 I watched some of his debut against Leicester and his passing was amazing , long accurate and positive. Hard to judge his defending in that game as he had only been there for a few days and Leicester were having one of those days where we every breakaway resulted in a goal.
Saint86 Posted Friday at 12:13 Posted Friday at 12:13 14 hours ago, Verbal said: Between him and Charles, we've got a couple of very good championship players coming into the side in the summer. 4
Saint_clark Posted Friday at 23:45 Posted Friday at 23:45 11 hours ago, Saint86 said: Between him and Charles, we've got a couple of very good championship players coming into the side in the summer. Good way of looking at it, if we got relegated and signed two players performing as well as them we'd be buzzing. 3
Turkish Posted Saturday at 14:28 Posted Saturday at 14:28 On 07/02/2025 at 12:13, Saint86 said: Between him and Charles, we've got a couple of very good championship players coming into the side in the summer. Sold to the highest bidder #playertradingclub
Saint86 Posted Saturday at 18:23 Posted Saturday at 18:23 3 hours ago, Turkish said: Sold to the highest bidder #playertradingclub The championship net spent trophy won't win itself!
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