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Saints have released five former first team players as they push on with Jan Poortvliet's St Mary's revolution.
Alexander Ostlund, Darren Powell, Mario Licka, Jermaine Wright and Inigo Idiakez have all been told they won't be offered extensions to their contracts which expired this week, while youngster Josh Dutton-Black has also been released.
Academy prospect Cedric Baseya has opted not to sign a new deal and has joined Lille in France to be nearer his home.
The long-awaited retained list was handed to the Football League back in May but with negotiations with Nathan Dyer ongoing Saints declined to make it public.
However, with those negotiations now concluded with an as yet unsigned offer remaining on the table and with contracts expiring at the end of June they have gone public.
Saints' PLC chairman Rupert Lowe said: "We thank them all and wish them well, we're very grateful for everything they've done for the club.
"I have personally called all of them to thank them although with holidays it's not been possible to actually speak to a few of them. I just wanted to thank them for their contribution and wish them well.
"The only reason for not making an announcement was that it wasn't in the club's commercial interest to put it into the public domain."
For full story see today's Daily Echo.
8:00am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
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CommentPosted by: Bitterne Park Tim, Bitterne Park on 8:15am Wed 2 Jul 08
I guess we knew this was coming.....
We need consistant and determined players, most of which that are leaving do not fit into that mould, with maybe Wright as the only exception (But to be honest I never rated him).
It is a shame about Baseya, he looked promising.
You never knew what you were going to get from the oter players... Licka started to play well towards the end, Idiakez is often injured and probably highly paid, Powell is injured and inconsistant.... Ostlund is well... he is Jesus, I am not a beleiver!
I guess we knew this was coming.....
We need consistant and determined players, most of which that are leaving do not fit into that mould, with maybe Wright as the only exception (But to be honest I never rated him).
It is a shame about Baseya, he looked promising.
You never knew what you were going to get from the oter players... Licka started to play well towards the end, Idiakez is often injured and probably highly paid, Powell is injured and inconsistant.... Ostlund is well... he is Jesus, I am not a beleiver!
Posted by: John MacDonald, Southampton on 8:19am Wed 2 Jul 08
Good luck to all the guys who are leaving. Cedric you mug! What an opportunity you have at Saints to get into the first squad and really show us what you've got - loser. Hope to see young Jamie White and Matt Paterson moved up the team sheet now - being local lads they will play for the shirt and give us grit and determination.
Good luck to all the guys who are leaving. Cedric you mug! What an opportunity you have at Saints to get into the first squad and really show us what you've got - loser. Hope to see young Jamie White and Matt Paterson moved up the team sheet now - being local lads they will play for the shirt and give us grit and determination.
Posted by: Ben Durutti, Shirley on 8:23am Wed 2 Jul 08
Would have definitely liked to see Mario Licka get a new deal but the others are fair enough I think.
Would have definitely liked to see Mario Licka get a new deal but the others are fair enough I think.
Posted by: Condor Man, Southampton on 8:41am Wed 2 Jul 08
I feel sorry for Wright, he played a lot of games and I hope he finds another club soon. No doubt Ostlund, Licka and Idiakez will go back to their homelands. As for Powell he was a total sick-note and I'm amazed he was offered a contract extension by Burley. Only saw Baseya briefly, if he wasn't settled it was best to let him go.
Onwards and upwards as they say.
I feel sorry for Wright, he played a lot of games and I hope he finds another club soon. No doubt Ostlund, Licka and Idiakez will go back to their homelands. As for Powell he was a total sick-note and I'm amazed he was offered a contract extension by Burley. Only saw Baseya briefly, if he wasn't settled it was best to let him go.
Onwards and upwards as they say.
Posted by: Tiger, Winchester on 8:52am Wed 2 Jul 08
So that is 7 OOC, 2 retired and 4 loanees gone. That should save us a good £3M in wages and signing on fees. Lets ship out Dyer,BWP, Rasiak and Skacel, there's another £1M in wages plus transfer fees. Finally sign a couple of season long loanees, a RB and RM and away we go.
C'mon tou Saints.
So that is 7 OOC, 2 retired and 4 loanees gone. That should save us a good £3M in wages and signing on fees. Lets ship out Dyer,BWP, Rasiak and Skacel, there's another £1M in wages plus transfer fees. Finally sign a couple of season long loanees, a RB and RM and away we go.
C'mon tou Saints.
Posted by: Mmmmm, here, there, everwhere on 9:12am Wed 2 Jul 08
mostly no surprises there then, am very surprised and disappointed that Baseya has gone though, he could have been the new KJ.... ah well.
mostly no surprises there then, am very surprised and disappointed that Baseya has gone though, he could have been the new KJ.... ah well.
Posted by: james, Soton on 9:21am Wed 2 Jul 08
Licka is the only one i reckon would have given a good season. But very pleased about Wright going! Lets bring on the new season. Glad some of the dead wood has gone. Lowe's comments translated - Give them the V. Still not a fan of his
Licka is the only one i reckon would have given a good season. But very pleased about Wright going! Lets bring on the new season. Glad some of the dead wood has gone. Lowe's comments translated - Give them the V. Still not a fan of his
Posted by: ossiesaint, at the bar on 9:28am Wed 2 Jul 08
Thanks to all of them!Is it true that Powell fainted when told then fell to the ground, spraining his wrist and ankle in the process?
Thanks to all of them!Is it true that Powell fainted when told then fell to the ground, spraining his wrist and ankle in the process?
Posted by: CHIP EATER, chipshop on 9:55am Wed 2 Jul 08
hallelujah, finally we've had 'the list' what's the big deal about waiting so long No surprises at all.With 13 gone and 1 more soon, please please get Richard Wright back, he was the best between the sticks since Niemi and could be a commanding mature prescence for at least 5 years to help out kids.
hallelujah, finally we've had 'the list' what's the big deal about waiting so long No surprises at all.With 13 gone and 1 more soon, please please get Richard Wright back, he was the best between the sticks since Niemi and could be a commanding mature prescence for at least 5 years to help out kids.
Posted by: Jackson Five on 9:57am Wed 2 Jul 08
Jermaine Wright always gave his all, which is all you can ask of any player. Wasn't his fault that a succession of managers picked him, so he must have been appreciated quite a lot behind the scenes. Good luck to him and to Ostlund, the rest contributed next to nothing, so no loss.
Do we have any right backs left in the squad now? Please tell me that Thomas isn't our first choice RB !!!!
Jermaine Wright always gave his all, which is all you can ask of any player. Wasn't his fault that a succession of managers picked him, so he must have been appreciated quite a lot behind the scenes. Good luck to him and to Ostlund, the rest contributed next to nothing, so no loss.
Do we have any right backs left in the squad now? Please tell me that Thomas isn't our first choice RB !!!!
Posted by: Defence! on 10:01am Wed 2 Jul 08
According to the official site, Saints are now left with 4 defenders!!
Thomas, Perry, Davies and Lancashire.
Call me mad, but I think we may need more.
According to the official site, Saints are now left with 4 defenders!!
Thomas, Perry, Davies and Lancashire.
Call me mad, but I think we may need more.
Posted by: BarnetSaint, Barnet on 10:04am Wed 2 Jul 08
Why is it Lowe being quoted on this and not wilde, who is supposed to lead on the football side of things.
Lowe just cannot kep his smug face out of it.
Why is it Lowe being quoted on this and not wilde, who is supposed to lead on the football side of things.
Lowe just cannot kep his smug face out of it.
Posted by: Desperate, Southampton on 10:15am Wed 2 Jul 08
Call me foolish but I am quite optimistic for the coming season.
My concern though is that pre season last year was a problem because we did not have a defence prepared and as a result we struggled early on (Saints 1 - Palace 4), which set the tone for the season.
With only 4 recognised defenders at present we are in danger of falling into this trap again.
Lets hope some quality defenders are purchased soon.
Call me foolish but I am quite optimistic for the coming season.
My concern though is that pre season last year was a problem because we did not have a defence prepared and as a result we struggled early on (Saints 1 - Palace 4), which set the tone for the season.
With only 4 recognised defenders at present we are in danger of falling into this trap again.
Lets hope some quality defenders are purchased soon.
Posted by: Super Legend Davs 74, woolston on 10:17am Wed 2 Jul 08
No surprises, though i am too worried about our lack of defenders, this is what cost us last year. You could however count Surman at left back where in my opinion he is far more effective.
Viafara can play centre back too.
No surprises, though i am too worried about our lack of defenders, this is what cost us last year. You could however count Surman at left back where in my opinion he is far more effective.
Viafara can play centre back too.
Posted by: allsaintsnocurves, southampton on 10:52am Wed 2 Jul 08
Well defence is looking a little thin but then that's nothing new with Saints. I hope Svenssson does make a remarkable comeback because he would surely help the team defensively whether or not he plays many games. Full backs are the area we need strengthening and goalkeeper. Maybe with the release of Rondos there is a new keeper coming!
Well defence is looking a little thin but then that's nothing new with Saints. I hope Svenssson does make a remarkable comeback because he would surely help the team defensively whether or not he plays many games. Full backs are the area we need strengthening and goalkeeper. Maybe with the release of Rondos there is a new keeper coming!
Posted by: BigRich1980, Cyprus on 11:12am Wed 2 Jul 08
I think that Wright, Idiakez, Licka, Ostlund and Powell will not be missed and as pointed out above, probably that lot between them werre earning £20K per week in wages maybe a bit more. Shame about Baesya he looked like he had the potential to be lively, hopefully will get some reasonable compensation for him though.
Not seen much of Dutton Black, was he any good.
I must admit, looking at the profiles page we only have 4 Defenders and an abundance of midfielders, should we not be looking to strengthen our defence.
I think that Wright, Idiakez, Licka, Ostlund and Powell will not be missed and as pointed out above, probably that lot between them werre earning £20K per week in wages maybe a bit more. Shame about Baesya he looked like he had the potential to be lively, hopefully will get some reasonable compensation for him though.
Not seen much of Dutton Black, was he any good.
I must admit, looking at the profiles page we only have 4 Defenders and an abundance of midfielders, should we not be looking to strengthen our defence.
Posted by: Robbie, Fareham on 11:18am Wed 2 Jul 08
It's a lot of people to lose in one go. Bearing in mind that there are only 3 new faces (one had been on loan, so we've already seen him in the set up.) it's going to restrict options when it comes to injuries or lack of form. I just hope that it doesn't become a case that anyone who turns up with his boots gets a game. I hear that Richard Wright is still being sought by Ipswich, but the story seems to have gone a bit cold. It would be nice to see Batoz get a chance to show what he's got. As posted before, consistency would be his problem, but not as inconsistent as Kelvin....
If Svensson could make a comeback it would be great to see, but anyone who has been out as long as he has will need a long time to get back into things, and will be at risk of further injuring himself.
It's a lot of people to lose in one go. Bearing in mind that there are only 3 new faces (one had been on loan, so we've already seen him in the set up.) it's going to restrict options when it comes to injuries or lack of form. I just hope that it doesn't become a case that anyone who turns up with his boots gets a game. I hear that Richard Wright is still being sought by Ipswich, but the story seems to have gone a bit cold. It would be nice to see Batoz get a chance to show what he's got. As posted before, consistency would be his problem, but not as inconsistent as Kelvin....
If Svensson could make a comeback it would be great to see, but anyone who has been out as long as he has will need a long time to get back into things, and will be at risk of further injuring himself.
Posted by: billy 2 baps, Waiting for my whistle on 11:27am Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Jackson Five[/bold] wrote:
Jermaine Wright always gave his all, which is all you can ask of any player. Wasn't his fault that a succession of managers picked him, so he must have been appreciated quite a lot behind the scenes. Good luck to him and to Ostlund, the rest contributed next to nothing, so no loss. Do we have any right backs left in the squad now? Please tell me that Thomas isn't our first choice RB !!!![/quote] I think you are overlooking Mario Licka. He was left out in the cold by Burley. But under NP looked promising, linking up well especially Vignal
Jackson Five wrote:
Jermaine Wright always gave his all, which is all you can ask of any player. Wasn't his fault that a succession of managers picked him, so he must have been appreciated quite a lot behind the scenes. Good luck to him and to Ostlund, the rest contributed next to nothing, so no loss. Do we have any right backs left in the squad now? Please tell me that Thomas isn't our first choice RB !!!!
I think you are overlooking Mario Licka. He was left out in the cold by Burley. But under NP looked promising, linking up well especially Vignal
Posted by: Positve, Real world on 11:35am Wed 2 Jul 08
Let's face it, there are no surprises to discuss with regard to the five contracts not being renewed! It would be difficult, taking out any emotion, to put a case for any of them getting new terms. I am genuinely quietly confident regarding the squad and our prospects for improvement next season. I do expect at least one striker and maybe two midfielders to go out during the transfer window, with the candidates being obvious. Hopefully the current planning then calls for at least two full backs to be brought in. Let's not count our chickens regarding "Killers" comeback, but I for one would be "over the moon" even if he made the bench during the coming season. COYR and "good luck Killer".
Let's face it, there are no surprises to discuss with regard to the five contracts not being renewed! It would be difficult, taking out any emotion, to put a case for any of them getting new terms. I am genuinely quietly confident regarding the squad and our prospects for improvement next season. I do expect at least one striker and maybe two midfielders to go out during the transfer window, with the candidates being obvious. Hopefully the current planning then calls for at least two full backs to be brought in. Let's not count our chickens regarding "Killers" comeback, but I for one would be "over the moon" even if he made the bench during the coming season. COYR and "good luck Killer".
Posted by: Jamie, Thornhill, Southampton on 11:42am Wed 2 Jul 08
I think this list is ok.
I would of liked to see Licka and Wright stay, but I knew it was unlikely.
Cedric going is a bit of a shock and this may mean that we will have to invest in another forward.
This has made our squad short in many areas, so it must mean that we will be signing a few more before the start of the season.
Although this message sounds a bit negative, I'm not. In fact I'm really looking forward to the new season because it seems so refreshing. I just think in order to do anything in the Championship we need to invest in a few more players.
I think this list is ok.
I would of liked to see Licka and Wright stay, but I knew it was unlikely.
Cedric going is a bit of a shock and this may mean that we will have to invest in another forward.
This has made our squad short in many areas, so it must mean that we will be signing a few more before the start of the season.
Although this message sounds a bit negative, I'm not. In fact I'm really looking forward to the new season because it seems so refreshing. I just think in order to do anything in the Championship we need to invest in a few more players.
Posted by: Major Sir Jerry Pending on 11:58am Wed 2 Jul 08
No real surprises and no great losses really. The big question is which of the players still under contract will be sold or loaned out to save money - i.e. Rasiak, Skacel, Andrew Davis, Viafara??
No real surprises and no great losses really. The big question is which of the players still under contract will be sold or loaned out to save money - i.e. Rasiak, Skacel, Andrew Davis, Viafara??
Posted by: Arthur, Soton on 12:08pm Wed 2 Jul 08
The released players were as expected: I am happy to see Powell go, how many games has he played for us in the last two years? and even when he plays he seems a liability!! Wright didn't have a bad season, but we need a proper right back and his pace was a big weakness! Licka was a good player and I would have liked to see his stay, but I want to see Lee Holmes in action, and with Licka no longer around, he should get his chance. Ostlund again was a good player but we need someone who can last a season. Idiakes always got injured too, and the only thing he could do was set pieces, and I hear Wotton is quite good at those! Dutton-Black: well we never really saw too much of him, but I don't think he really made the step up to first team football! I hope Dyer goes:the little thief and I hope we get in a couple of defenders + Svensson returning (absolute Legend!)
Does anyone know whether A.Davies is back in full training??
The released players were as expected: I am happy to see Powell go, how many games has he played for us in the last two years? and even when he plays he seems a liability!! Wright didn't have a bad season, but we need a proper right back and his pace was a big weakness! Licka was a good player and I would have liked to see his stay, but I want to see Lee Holmes in action, and with Licka no longer around, he should get his chance. Ostlund again was a good player but we need someone who can last a season. Idiakes always got injured too, and the only thing he could do was set pieces, and I hear Wotton is quite good at those! Dutton-Black: well we never really saw too much of him, but I don't think he really made the step up to first team football! I hope Dyer goes:the little thief and I hope we get in a couple of defenders + Svensson returning (absolute Legend!)
Does anyone know whether A.Davies is back in full training??
Posted by: J, London on 12:09pm Wed 2 Jul 08
I don't think this leaves our squad "short in many areas". It's still too big - 12 midfielders and 6 forwards! BUT we have no fullbacks! Can't we get Vignal back on loan or sign him - he looked good at the end of last season - and we desparately need a right back.
I don't think this leaves our squad "short in many areas". It's still too big - 12 midfielders and 6 forwards! BUT we have no fullbacks! Can't we get Vignal back on loan or sign him - he looked good at the end of last season - and we desparately need a right back.
Posted by: J, London on 12:12pm Wed 2 Jul 08
We desp[bold]e[/bold] rately need a right back is what I meant.
We desp
e rately need a right back is what I meant.
Posted by: Matt, Southampton on 12:15pm Wed 2 Jul 08
A squad of 25 players
Up to 4 of those likely to leave soon
7 with little or no first team experience
4 defenders unless some of the midfielders will be filling those gaps
I want to be optimistic but cripes, we’re cutting it fine!
A squad of 25 players
Up to 4 of those likely to leave soon
7 with little or no first team experience
4 defenders unless some of the midfielders will be filling those gaps
I want to be optimistic but cripes, we’re cutting it fine!
Posted by: Wateratt, Horley on 12:30pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]allsaintsnocurves[/bold] wrote:
Well defence is looking a little thin but then that's nothing new with Saints. I hope Svenssson does make a remarkable comeback because he would surely help the team defensively whether or not he plays many games. Full backs are the area we need strengthening and goalkeeper. Maybe with the release of Rondos there is a new keeper coming![/quote] Josh Dutton-Black - Not when he played on loan for my local club Crawley Town!
allsaintsnocurves wrote:
Well defence is looking a little thin but then that's nothing new with Saints. I hope Svenssson does make a remarkable comeback because he would surely help the team defensively whether or not he plays many games. Full backs are the area we need strengthening and goalkeeper. Maybe with the release of Rondos there is a new keeper coming!
Josh Dutton-Black - Not when he played on loan for my local club Crawley Town!
Posted by: scott, WALTHAM on 12:35pm Wed 2 Jul 08
RIGHT BACK, RIGHT BACK, LEFT BACK LEFT BACK
RIGHT BACK, RIGHT BACK, LEFT BACK LEFT BACK
Posted by: Mmmmm, here, there, everwhere on 1:13pm Wed 2 Jul 08
I'd say that in Perry, Davies, Thomas, Lancashire (and hopefully Killer) we have enough CB's. I worry about full backs but Surman played better at left back last season than he'd managed at Left Mid and Joseph Mills is a promising youngster who can play at Full Back.
Assuming we can't find some mugs to give us some money for Jhon then I think we could play him at Right back where his technical limitations will hopefully be less obvious (although I'd worry about him conceding a LOT of free kicks around the area).
I'd say that in Perry, Davies, Thomas, Lancashire (and hopefully Killer) we have enough CB's. I worry about full backs but Surman played better at left back last season than he'd managed at Left Mid and Joseph Mills is a promising youngster who can play at Full Back.
Assuming we can't find some mugs to give us some money for Jhon then I think we could play him at Right back where his technical limitations will hopefully be less obvious (although I'd worry about him conceding a LOT of free kicks around the area).
Posted by: dan, work on 1:14pm Wed 2 Jul 08
is gregory vignal still with us? - doesn'nt appear to be in the squad on the saints website
is gregory vignal still with us? - doesn'nt appear to be in the squad on the saints website
Posted by: Ben Durutti, Shirley on 1:48pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]dan[/bold] wrote:
is gregory vignal still with us? - doesn'nt appear to be in the squad on the saints website[/quote] Vignal was on loan until the end of the season.
dan wrote:
is gregory vignal still with us? - doesn'nt appear to be in the squad on the saints website
Vignal was on loan until the end of the season.
Posted by: AL on 1:51pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Major Sir Jerry Pending[/bold] wrote:
No real surprises and no great losses really. The big question is which of the players still under contract will be sold or loaned out to save money - i.e. Rasiak, Skacel, Andrew Davis, Viafara?? [/quote] In last year's annual report it said the club would recieve £5m from the Bale and Walcott sales in the summer of 2008.
Therefore I do not think we will have to sell any players inorder to pay off overdraft/debt etc. If any players are sold I think it will be with the intention to bring in other equally as good, or better, players.
Major Sir Jerry Pending wrote:
No real surprises and no great losses really. The big question is which of the players still under contract will be sold or loaned out to save money - i.e. Rasiak, Skacel, Andrew Davis, Viafara??
In last year's annual report it said the club would recieve £5m from the Bale and Walcott sales in the summer of 2008.
Therefore I do not think we will have to sell any players inorder to pay off overdraft/debt etc. If any players are sold I think it will be with the intention to bring in other equally as good, or better, players.
Posted by: billy 2 baps, Waiting for my whistle on 2:00pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]AL[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Major Sir Jerry Pending[/bold] wrote: No real surprises and no great losses really. The big question is which of the players still under contract will be sold or loaned out to save money - i.e. Rasiak, Skacel, Andrew Davis, Viafara?? [/quote] In last year\'s annual report it said the club would recieve £5m from the Bale and Walcott sales in the summer of 2008. Therefore I do not think we will have to sell any players inorder to pay off overdraft/debt etc. If any players are sold I think it will be with the intention to bring in other equally as good, or better, players.[/quote] Unless the money is already spoken for, elsewhere
AL wrote:
Major Sir Jerry Pending wrote: No real surprises and no great losses really. The big question is which of the players still under contract will be sold or loaned out to save money - i.e. Rasiak, Skacel, Andrew Davis, Viafara??
In last year\'s annual report it said the club would recieve £5m from the Bale and Walcott sales in the summer of 2008. Therefore I do not think we will have to sell any players inorder to pay off overdraft/debt etc. If any players are sold I think it will be with the intention to bring in other equally as good, or better, players.
Unless the money is already spoken for, elsewhere
Posted by: allsaintsnocurves, southampton on 2:03pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Matt[/bold] wrote:
A squad of 25 players Up to 4 of those likely to leave soon 7 with little or no first team experience 4 defenders unless some of the midfielders will be filling those gaps I want to be optimistic but cripes, we’re cutting it fine! [/quote] When they said Saints would be playing a lot of youngsters next season they weren't wrong!! The full back positions could even be covered by Mills and Davies - the young American right back. They must have a lot of potential or we will see Surman and Thomas playing right and left back...maybe Lancashire can play right back - he's meant to be really good on the ball!
Matt wrote:
A squad of 25 players Up to 4 of those likely to leave soon 7 with little or no first team experience 4 defenders unless some of the midfielders will be filling those gaps I want to be optimistic but cripes, we’re cutting it fine!
When they said Saints would be playing a lot of youngsters next season they weren't wrong!! The full back positions could even be covered by Mills and Davies - the young American right back. They must have a lot of potential or we will see Surman and Thomas playing right and left back...maybe Lancashire can play right back - he's meant to be really good on the ball!
Posted by: Mmmmm, here, there, everwhere on 2:10pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]billy 2 baps[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]AL[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Major Sir Jerry Pending[/bold] wrote: No real surprises and no great losses really. The big question is which of the players still under contract will be sold or loaned out to save money - i.e. Rasiak, Skacel, Andrew Davis, Viafara?? [/quote] In last year\\\'s annual report it said the club would recieve £5m from the Bale and Walcott sales in the summer of 2008. Therefore I do not think we will have to sell any players inorder to pay off overdraft/debt etc. If any players are sold I think it will be with the intention to bring in other equally as good, or better, players.[/quote] Unless the money is already spoken for, elsewhere[/quote] we forewent all future instalments on Walcott last season in favour of an up front cash payment.
billy 2 baps wrote:
AL wrote: Major Sir Jerry Pending wrote: No real surprises and no great losses really. The big question is which of the players still under contract will be sold or loaned out to save money - i.e. Rasiak, Skacel, Andrew Davis, Viafara??
In last year's annual report it said the club would recieve £5m from the Bale and Walcott sales in the summer of 2008. Therefore I do not think we will have to sell any players inorder to pay off overdraft/debt etc. If any players are sold I think it will be with the intention to bring in other equally as good, or better, players.
Unless the money is already spoken for, elsewhere
we forewent all future instalments on Walcott last season in favour of an up front cash payment.
Posted by: Iain, Lordshill on 2:20pm Wed 2 Jul 08
Incidentally, if any of you happen to bump into Darren Powell, can you advise him to return to Brentford? I know you lot know him as a disastrous sicknote, but he was brilliant for us, and we'd love him back. I even named a goldfish after him.
Incidentally, if any of you happen to bump into Darren Powell, can you advise him to return to Brentford? I know you lot know him as a disastrous sicknote, but he was brilliant for us, and we'd love him back. I even named a goldfish after him.
Posted by: saint steve, southampton on 2:30pm Wed 2 Jul 08
With rumours that Telfer's coming back, I for one hope we offer him a one year contract, he's a hard worker & I believe at this level he could do a job for us. Hope we keep hold of A.Davies, Safri, Skacel, Rasiak (he's good for 20 goals), Viafara & Stern John. I've seen some people calling for the sale of Rasiak, but I don't think some people realise how many goals we would need to score to have a chance of getting promoted & Rasiak would be good for 15-20 goals.
With rumours that Telfer's coming back, I for one hope we offer him a one year contract, he's a hard worker & I believe at this level he could do a job for us. Hope we keep hold of A.Davies, Safri, Skacel, Rasiak (he's good for 20 goals), Viafara & Stern John. I've seen some people calling for the sale of Rasiak, but I don't think some people realise how many goals we would need to score to have a chance of getting promoted & Rasiak would be good for 15-20 goals.
Posted by: the totton scrutineer, TOTTON on 3:32pm Wed 2 Jul 08
TO BE FRANK WE WILL NOT MISS MOST OF THEM.SAD THAT LICKA AND WRIGHT COULD NOT HAVE HAD A 12 MONTH CONTRACT.WHO WILL BE OUR REGULAR RIGHT BACK? AND WHO WILL BE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF DEFENCE?
TO BE FRANK WE WILL NOT MISS MOST OF THEM.SAD THAT LICKA AND WRIGHT COULD NOT HAVE HAD A 12 MONTH CONTRACT.WHO WILL BE OUR REGULAR RIGHT BACK? AND WHO WILL BE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF DEFENCE?
Posted by: Al on 3:32pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]saint steve[/bold] wrote:
With rumours that Telfer's coming back, I for one hope we offer him a one year contract, he's a hard worker & I believe at this level he could do a job for us. Hope we keep hold of A.Davies, Safri, Skacel, Rasiak (he's good for 20 goals), Viafara & Stern John. I've seen some people calling for the sale of Rasiak, but I don't think some people realise how many goals we would need to score to have a chance of getting promoted & Rasiak would be good for 15-20 goals. [/quote] Safri needs to be sold as he is now sharing his position with Schniderlin and Wotton, his wages are also very high. Viafara should probably go as well because he is also dead wood and I don't see a place for him on the team if we play 433.
I would like to keep Skacel, as a left winger, and Rasiak because both of the are very good and along with A. Davies and Stern John we wold have a very good team, aslong as they bring a good full back or 2 in.
Hopeflly Svensson will be ready for the start of the season. Him and Davies would be a brilliant combination. Along with Thomas and Perry as back up, because knowing our luck we'll need them. If Telfer comes back I thinkwe have a very good chance of promotion to be honest.
Also Holmes is apparently a very capable right winger. So I don't think Dyer is needed.
Bialkowski
Telfer, Davies, Svensson, Surman
Holmes, Schniederlin, Skacel
Lallana, John, Rasiak
Subs: Mcgoldrick, Saganowski, Gillet, Wotton, Thomas.
We don't really need a keeper on the bench, any ambitious attacking team should have as many attacking options as possible with maybe one defender.
saint steve wrote:
With rumours that Telfer's coming back, I for one hope we offer him a one year contract, he's a hard worker & I believe at this level he could do a job for us. Hope we keep hold of A.Davies, Safri, Skacel, Rasiak (he's good for 20 goals), Viafara & Stern John. I've seen some people calling for the sale of Rasiak, but I don't think some people realise how many goals we would need to score to have a chance of getting promoted & Rasiak would be good for 15-20 goals.
Safri needs to be sold as he is now sharing his position with Schniderlin and Wotton, his wages are also very high. Viafara should probably go as well because he is also dead wood and I don't see a place for him on the team if we play 433.
I would like to keep Skacel, as a left winger, and Rasiak because both of the are very good and along with A. Davies and Stern John we wold have a very good team, aslong as they bring a good full back or 2 in.
Hopeflly Svensson will be ready for the start of the season. Him and Davies would be a brilliant combination. Along with Thomas and Perry as back up, because knowing our luck we'll need them. If Telfer comes back I thinkwe have a very good chance of promotion to be honest.
Also Holmes is apparently a very capable right winger. So I don't think Dyer is needed.
Bialkowski
Telfer, Davies, Svensson, Surman
Holmes, Schniederlin, Skacel
Lallana, John, Rasiak
Subs: Mcgoldrick, Saganowski, Gillet, Wotton, Thomas.
We don't really need a keeper on the bench, any ambitious attacking team should have as many attacking options as possible with maybe one defender.
Posted by: Denis Rofe, still collecting cones..... on 3:34pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Iain[/bold] wrote:
Incidentally, if any of you happen to bump into Darren Powell, can you advise him to return to Brentford? I know you lot know him as a disastrous sicknote, but he was brilliant for us, and we'd love him back. I even named a goldfish after him.[/quote] If anyone bumps into Darren Powell they will probably get elbowed in the mouth and head-butted, during this exchange he will almost certainly injure himself and need six weeks rest.
Is your goldfish available for next season?
Iain wrote:
Incidentally, if any of you happen to bump into Darren Powell, can you advise him to return to Brentford? I know you lot know him as a disastrous sicknote, but he was brilliant for us, and we'd love him back. I even named a goldfish after him.
If anyone bumps into Darren Powell they will probably get elbowed in the mouth and head-butted, during this exchange he will almost certainly injure himself and need six weeks rest.
Is your goldfish available for next season?
Posted by: Gz, southampton on 3:58pm Wed 2 Jul 08
You do not win anything with kids to get out of this league you only have to watch the likes of Watford WBA and Derby who had all big chimps at the back one killer idiot in midfield and a big un up front
Total football does not work
You do not win anything with kids to get out of this league you only have to watch the likes of Watford WBA and Derby who had all big chimps at the back one killer idiot in midfield and a big un up front
Total football does not work
Posted by: allsaintsnocurves, southampton on 4:12pm Wed 2 Jul 08
This could be one possible formation and team sheet from the players already in the squad. I could see this team providing the exciting attacking play that has sadly been lacking in the past few seasons.
Davis
Gillett Svennson Davies Surman
Wotton Scheiderlin
Saganowski Lallana Holmes
John
This could be one possible formation and team sheet from the players already in the squad. I could see this team providing the exciting attacking play that has sadly been lacking in the past few seasons.
Davis
Gillett Svennson Davies Surman
Wotton Scheiderlin
Saganowski Lallana Holmes
John
Posted by: BREAKING NEWS, SKY SPORTS CENTRE on 4:31pm Wed 2 Jul 08
*****BREAKING NEWS*********
[bold]Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints.[/bold]
Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership"
Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions.
*****BREAKING NEWS*********
Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints.
Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership"
Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions.
Posted by: Spin Doctor, Spinnig on 4:43pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[bold]MORE LOWE PR PLANTS
Baseya gone, but he recomendededed Saints to Scheiderlin.
LOWE OUT AND TAKE THOSE DUTCH CLOWNS WITH YOU[/bold]
MORE LOWE PR PLANTS
Baseya gone, but he recomendededed Saints to Scheiderlin.
LOWE OUT AND TAKE THOSE DUTCH CLOWNS WITH YOU Posted by: Teach, The Mountie on 4:46pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote]recomendededed[/quote]
Possibly my favourite spelling error ever.
recomendededed
Possibly my favourite spelling error ever.
Posted by: Spin Doctor, Spinning on 4:58pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Teach[/bold] wrote:
[quote]recomendededed[/quote] Possibly my favourite spelling error ever.[/quote] Im my onion its spelt correctaly.
Teach wrote:
recomendededed
Possibly my favourite spelling error ever.
Im my onion its spelt correctaly.
Posted by: exetersaint on 5:34pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]BREAKING NEWS[/bold] wrote:
*****BREAKING NEWS********* [bold]Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints.[/bold] Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions. [/quote] WUM. Unsubstantiated rumour at it's finest.
BREAKING NEWS wrote:
*****BREAKING NEWS********* Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints. Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions.
WUM. Unsubstantiated rumour at it's finest.
Posted by: Graham, Herts on 5:35pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]BREAKING NEWS[/bold] wrote:
*****BREAKING NEWS********* [bold]Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints.[/bold] Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions. [/quote] Not according to Sky
BREAKING NEWS wrote:
*****BREAKING NEWS********* Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints. Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions.
Not according to Sky
Posted by: wateratt, Horley on 5:38pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]allsaintsnocurves[/bold] wrote:
This could be one possible formation and team sheet from the players already in the squad. I could see this team providing the exciting attacking play that has sadly been lacking in the past few seasons. Davis Gillett Svennson Davies Surman Wotton Scheiderlin Saganowski Lallana Holmes John[/quote] Is Sky Andrew their agent now then?!
allsaintsnocurves wrote:
This could be one possible formation and team sheet from the players already in the squad. I could see this team providing the exciting attacking play that has sadly been lacking in the past few seasons. Davis Gillett Svennson Davies Surman Wotton Scheiderlin Saganowski Lallana Holmes John
Is Sky Andrew their agent now then?!
Posted by: saint4life, winchester on 5:38pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]BREAKING NEWS[/bold] wrote:
*****BREAKING NEWS********* [bold]Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints.[/bold] Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions. [/quote] Just checked Sky website and there is no mention of this anywhere. Whilst it would be good if it were true, I think that this is an elaborate rumour. Just out of interest, which link did you use to find this story?
BREAKING NEWS wrote:
*****BREAKING NEWS********* Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints. Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions.
Just checked Sky website and there is no mention of this anywhere. Whilst it would be good if it were true, I think that this is an elaborate rumour. Just out of interest, which link did you use to find this story?
Posted by: Graham, Herts on 5:39pm Wed 2 Jul 08
Which brings me on to my post last week. I dream of Saints winning 3 in a row and last year was, of course, a nightmare.
So who is going to do it for us this year. I thought that Beattie and Phillips were 'on fire' last season, sadly for the opposition.
Any views on who will be piling in the goals and making me happy with 3 wins in a row.
A few twinges of concern here at the moment.
Which brings me on to my post last week. I dream of Saints winning 3 in a row and last year was, of course, a nightmare.
So who is going to do it for us this year. I thought that Beattie and Phillips were 'on fire' last season, sadly for the opposition.
Any views on who will be piling in the goals and making me happy with 3 wins in a row.
A few twinges of concern here at the moment.
Posted by: wateratt, Horley on 5:40pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Graham[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]BREAKING NEWS[/bold] wrote: *****BREAKING NEWS********* [bold]Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints.[/bold] Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions. [/quote] Not according to Sky[/quote] Sky Andrew must be their agent!?
Graham wrote:
BREAKING NEWS wrote: *****BREAKING NEWS********* Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints. Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says "This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions.
Not according to Sky
Sky Andrew must be their agent!?
Posted by: only one not blind, southampton on 6:18pm Wed 2 Jul 08
At last! Licka should of been kept as he was looking good after receiving a decent run in the team. HOWEVER, JERMAINE WRIGHT HAS FINALLY BEEN SHOWN THE DOOR. BEST NEWS IN AGES. I'M SURE THERE ARE PLENTY OF ROADS THAT NEED DIGGING UP, YOU MUG. TO THINK YOU WERE A PROFESIONAL ATHELETE MAKES ME LAUGH.
At last! Licka should of been kept as he was looking good after receiving a decent run in the team. HOWEVER, JERMAINE WRIGHT HAS FINALLY BEEN SHOWN THE DOOR. BEST NEWS IN AGES. I'M SURE THERE ARE PLENTY OF ROADS THAT NEED DIGGING UP, YOU MUG. TO THINK YOU WERE A PROFESIONAL ATHELETE MAKES ME LAUGH.
Posted by: Wazza on 6:20pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]saint4life[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]BREAKING NEWS[/bold] wrote: *****BREAKING NEWS********* [bold]Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints.[/bold] Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says \"This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership\" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions. [/quote] Just checked Sky website and there is no mention of this anywhere. Whilst it would be good if it were true, I think that this is an elaborate rumour. Just out of interest, which link did you use to find this story? [/quote] The imaginery link in his head.
saint4life wrote:
BREAKING NEWS wrote: *****BREAKING NEWS********* Mohammed Kallon and Leandro are saints. Mohammed Kallon has signed a 1 year contract with Southampton football Club today, the African says \"This club are going places, i have signed a one year deal with a view to more when we reach the premiership\" Leandro (Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida) is a not very well known player but is a Brazilian born Hungarian. He has been signed from Debreceni and can play on the Left or Rightback posistions.
Just checked Sky website and there is no mention of this anywhere. Whilst it would be good if it were true, I think that this is an elaborate rumour. Just out of interest, which link did you use to find this story?
The imaginery link in his head.
Posted by: exetersaint on 6:27pm Wed 2 Jul 08
until i see a player holding up the shirt on the o/s i refuse to believe they have signed.
until i see a player holding up the shirt on the o/s i refuse to believe they have signed.
Posted by: LB, Southampton on 6:34pm Wed 2 Jul 08
If you look at Mohammed Kallon on wikipedia it says he signed on the 30th on a free.
If you look at Mohammed Kallon on wikipedia it says he signed on the 30th on a free.
Posted by: realist on 6:47pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]LB[/bold] wrote:
If you look at Mohammed Kallon on wikipedia it says he signed on the 30th on a free.[/quote] yes, but how on earth are they going to get a work permit? He's from Sierra Leone, rememeber?
Besides, if it's on Wikipedia, it could be anybody sticking that kind of rubbish on, like our old no-brains mate BREAKING NEWS - or even YOU for that matter!
LB wrote:
If you look at Mohammed Kallon on wikipedia it says he signed on the 30th on a free.
yes, but how on earth are they going to get a work permit? He's from Sierra Leone, rememeber?
Besides, if it's on Wikipedia, it could be anybody sticking that kind of rubbish on, like our old no-brains mate BREAKING NEWS - or even YOU for that matter!
Posted by: Dave on 7:10pm Wed 2 Jul 08
Another good bit of decision making by Lowe and the new management team.The whingers have been proved wrong again !!!!
Another good bit of decision making by Lowe and the new management team.The whingers have been proved wrong again !!!!
Posted by: james, Soton on 7:28pm Wed 2 Jul 08
No Suprises There Then, The Only One I Reckon Will SHould Of Tryed To Keep Was Mario Licka, but if he didnt want to stay well thats up to him. Cedric Should Of Stayed, Lille Are in The French Premier Divison and he had the perfect chance to devolpe his career at southampton then maybe move on exactly what morgan schneiderlin is doing. But im glad to see jan bring in promising young players like morgan schneiderlin and Lee Holmes, Hopefully jan incorporates the dutch way of playing football into southampton. Maybe Are 3rd Kit Will Be Orange That Will Certianly brighten up the dark, dingey away games
No Suprises There Then, The Only One I Reckon Will SHould Of Tryed To Keep Was Mario Licka, but if he didnt want to stay well thats up to him. Cedric Should Of Stayed, Lille Are in The French Premier Divison and he had the perfect chance to devolpe his career at southampton then maybe move on exactly what morgan schneiderlin is doing. But im glad to see jan bring in promising young players like morgan schneiderlin and Lee Holmes, Hopefully jan incorporates the dutch way of playing football into southampton. Maybe Are 3rd Kit Will Be Orange That Will Certianly brighten up the dark, dingey away games
Posted by: Jannersaint, plymuff on 7:36pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]realist[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]LB[/bold] wrote: If you look at Mohammed Kallon on wikipedia it says he signed on the 30th on a free.[/quote] yes, but how on earth are they going to get a work permit? He\'s from Sierra Leone, rememeber? Besides, if it\'s on Wikipedia, it could be anybody sticking that kind of rubbish on, like our old no-brains mate BREAKING NEWS - or even YOU for that matter![/quote] The "signed on 30th" update on wiki was done a few minutes before LB posted. As much as I love our club Kallon is too good for us. I know little about leandro.....
Good retained list and I'm looking forward to the news about two new fullbacks. We must be getting someone in. Shame Danny Mills went to Doncaster.
realist wrote:
LB wrote: If you look at Mohammed Kallon on wikipedia it says he signed on the 30th on a free.
yes, but how on earth are they going to get a work permit? He\'s from Sierra Leone, rememeber? Besides, if it\'s on Wikipedia, it could be anybody sticking that kind of rubbish on, like our old no-brains mate BREAKING NEWS - or even YOU for that matter!
The "signed on 30th" update on wiki was done a few minutes before LB posted. As much as I love our club Kallon is too good for us. I know little about leandro.....
Good retained list and I'm looking forward to the news about two new fullbacks. We must be getting someone in. Shame Danny Mills went to Doncaster.
Posted by: David Crook, Yorkshire on 7:46pm Wed 2 Jul 08
As I have said before,it just gets better and better under Lowe and Wilde,and the Dutch set up,these are the players we wanted out,so all the above have listened and seen what us saints fans want,it's going to be a great season,and the club look professional now to handle it.
Come on you Saints
David Crook
As I have said before,it just gets better and better under Lowe and Wilde,and the Dutch set up,these are the players we wanted out,so all the above have listened and seen what us saints fans want,it's going to be a great season,and the club look professional now to handle it.
Come on you Saints
David Crook
Posted by: Howey on 8:07pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]David Crook[/bold] wrote:
As I have said before,it just gets better and better under Lowe and Wilde,and the Dutch set up,these are the players we wanted out,so all the above have listened and seen what us saints fans want,it's going to be a great season,and the club look professional now to handle it.
Come on you Saints
David Crook[/quote] agreed !!!!! it must be really messing with the heads of anti-rupert thicko minority though !!!! all this good news !!! lol !!!!!
David Crook wrote:
As I have said before,it just gets better and better under Lowe and Wilde,and the Dutch set up,these are the players we wanted out,so all the above have listened and seen what us saints fans want,it's going to be a great season,and the club look professional now to handle it.
Come on you Saints
David Crook
agreed !!!!! it must be really messing with the heads of anti-rupert thicko minority though !!!! all this good news !!! lol !!!!!
Posted by: Rock and roll on 8:10pm Wed 2 Jul 08
So it looks like that jock Pr!ck Murray is gonna be knocked out by Nadal.
Good! jock tw@t! You don't like the English so stop looking for support. F^ck off home.
So it looks like that jock Pr!ck Murray is gonna be knocked out by Nadal.
Good! jock tw@t! You don't like the English so stop looking for support. F^ck off home.
Posted by: Mike the Hat, Basingstoke on 8:14pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]allsaintsnocurves[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Matt[/bold] wrote: A squad of 25 players Up to 4 of those likely to leave soon 7 with little or no first team experience 4 defenders unless some of the midfielders will be filling those gaps I want to be optimistic but cripes, we’re cutting it fine! [/quote] When they said Saints would be playing a lot of youngsters next season they weren\'t wrong!! The full back positions could even be covered by Mills and Davies - the young American right back. They must have a lot of potential or we will see Surman and Thomas playing right and left back...maybe Lancashire can play right back - he\'s meant to be really good on the ball![/quote] Mills impressed me last season in the reserves as a left back who tackles hard, can head the ball and gets forward to put over decent crosses. Jamie Hatch at right back is very similar. I hope they're given a chance in the pre-season friendlies to see if they can step up to the first team. I think they could.
allsaintsnocurves wrote:
Matt wrote: A squad of 25 players Up to 4 of those likely to leave soon 7 with little or no first team experience 4 defenders unless some of the midfielders will be filling those gaps I want to be optimistic but cripes, we’re cutting it fine!
When they said Saints would be playing a lot of youngsters next season they weren\'t wrong!! The full back positions could even be covered by Mills and Davies - the young American right back. They must have a lot of potential or we will see Surman and Thomas playing right and left back...maybe Lancashire can play right back - he\'s meant to be really good on the ball!
Mills impressed me last season in the reserves as a left back who tackles hard, can head the ball and gets forward to put over decent crosses. Jamie Hatch at right back is very similar. I hope they're given a chance in the pre-season friendlies to see if they can step up to the first team. I think they could.
Posted by: Jesus_02, Kingsland on 8:15pm Wed 2 Jul 08
I’m a personally a bit disappointed that we are not giving Cedric a real chance. I think Lowe should have seen him play a bit before giving him the push. We will now be missing height up front in a big way. Maybe we will get someone else?
Ostlund is well though of in the Championship. I can see him being a bargain for someone but I cant really complain with the decision.
Wright, Powell, spot on.
Licka? Didn’t he still have a year on his contract? He is around 25 and was just beginning to perform for Saints. I think that it wont be long before it is made clear that we have made a bit of mistake here.
P.S when are we going to get a full back or 3 !!!
I’m a personally a bit disappointed that we are not giving Cedric a real chance. I think Lowe should have seen him play a bit before giving him the push. We will now be missing height up front in a big way. Maybe we will get someone else?
Ostlund is well though of in the Championship. I can see him being a bargain for someone but I cant really complain with the decision.
Wright, Powell, spot on.
Licka? Didn’t he still have a year on his contract? He is around 25 and was just beginning to perform for Saints. I think that it wont be long before it is made clear that we have made a bit of mistake here.
P.S when are we going to get a full back or 3 !!!
Posted by: sfc, sfc on 8:37pm Wed 2 Jul 08
On the 30th June 2008 Mohammad Kallon completed a free transfer to Carlisle United a lot of billys on here
On the 30th June 2008 Mohammad Kallon completed a free transfer to Carlisle United a lot of billys on here
Posted by: liar on 10:40pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]sfc[/bold] wrote:
On the 30th June 2008 Mohammad Kallon completed a free transfer to Carlisle United a lot of billys on here [/quote] Typical wikipedia.
well now it says Cardiff City, so some b*gger's been p*ssing about again. I'm going to change it to Coventry.
sfc wrote:
On the 30th June 2008 Mohammad Kallon completed a free transfer to Carlisle United a lot of billys on here
Typical wikipedia.
well now it says Cardiff City, so some b*gger's been p*ssing about again. I'm going to change it to Coventry.
Posted by: Tony, Sholing on 11:56pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Iain[/bold] wrote:
Incidentally, if any of you happen to bump into Darren Powell, can you advise him to return to Brentford? I know you lot know him as a disastrous sicknote, but he was brilliant for us, and we\'d love him back. I even named a goldfish after him.[/quote] [italic]italic[/italic] Hi Iain, it's good to know i'm not the only ex Bee in Soton. I grew up in Boston Manor and moved here from Northolt recently. Darren Powell was a good player for Brentford and could do a great job in League 2. But my loyalty now lies with the Saints and VT, my local non league team. But i'll probably watch the Bees when they play at Bournemouth and i will always look out for their results.
Iain wrote:
Incidentally, if any of you happen to bump into Darren Powell, can you advise him to return to Brentford? I know you lot know him as a disastrous sicknote, but he was brilliant for us, and we\'d love him back. I even named a goldfish after him.
Hi Iain, it's good to know i'm not the only ex Bee in Soton. I grew up in Boston Manor and moved here from Northolt recently. Darren Powell was a good player for Brentford and could do a great job in League 2. But my loyalty now lies with the Saints and VT, my local non league team. But i'll probably watch the Bees when they play at Bournemouth and i will always look out for their results.
Posted by: will peace, here on 12:12am Thu 3 Jul 08
I have to agree with Sam, being a paulsgrove resident pompey is our life. I used to live in millbrook but decided to better myself even though i was once a surburban guy. Im now happily living with my sister
I have to agree with Sam, being a paulsgrove resident pompey is our life. I used to live in millbrook but decided to better myself even though i was once a surburban guy. Im now happily living with my sister
Posted by: British sports, Southampton on 7:48am Thu 3 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Rock and roll[/bold] wrote:
So it looks like that jock Pr!ck Murray is gonna be knocked out by Nadal. Good! jock tw@t! You don't like the English so stop looking for support. F^ck off home.[/quote] Jock tw@t - seems like you have as much love for Scotland as Murray might for England's football team. Do you support Scotland when they are playing? I thoroughly doubt it, which makes you the same as Murray if he doesn't support england's football team. Many people don't but does it make them bad people? Moron!
COYR
Rock and roll wrote:
So it looks like that jock Pr!ck Murray is gonna be knocked out by Nadal. Good! jock tw@t! You don't like the English so stop looking for support. F^ck off home.
Jock tw@t - seems like you have as much love for Scotland as Murray might for England's football team. Do you support Scotland when they are playing? I thoroughly doubt it, which makes you the same as Murray if he doesn't support england's football team. Many people don't but does it make them bad people? Moron!
COYR
Posted by: Rock and roll on 8:14am Thu 3 Jul 08
[quote]British sports, Southampton on 7:48am today
[quote][bold]Rock and roll[/bold] wrote: So it looks like that jock Pr!ck Murray is gonna be knocked out by Nadal. Good! jock tw@t! You don't like the English so stop looking for support. F^ck off home.[/quote] Jock tw@t - seems like you have as much love for Scotland as Murray might for England's football team. Do you support Scotland when they are playing? I thoroughly doubt it, which makes you the same as Murray if he doesn't support england's football team. Many people don't but does it make them bad people? Moron! COYR [/quote]
The difference being, i don't look for support of the jocks!
He said he'd like to win the hearts of the English and take Henmans spot.
Saying he doesn't care who wins the football as long as it's not England wins no true English hearts. Only little glory boys like you!
Remember this, the Jocks the Micks and the Taffs, hate the English, that will never change.
You can support British sports all you want, but the 3 above will always detest the English.
I for one would not try and appease any of those 3 for support. Knowing the Enlish were behind me would be more than enough.
He's a Jock with a genuine dislike for the English and i'm glad he's out.
If he was the true Jock that spoke against England in the football, why hasn't he got the full support of his home country?
The nearest a jock will go to watch a home sportsman is Manchester, and look what the drunken sc%ms done to their town.
Tennis is a sport that jocks frown upon as it's a class thing that they truly delve in the depths of.
I'd support the French long before the 3 lowlifes above.
British sports, Southampton on 7:48am today
Rock and roll wrote: So it looks like that jock Pr!ck Murray is gonna be knocked out by Nadal. Good! jock tw@t! You don't like the English so stop looking for support. F^ck off home.
Jock tw@t - seems like you have as much love for Scotland as Murray might for England's football team. Do you support Scotland when they are playing? I thoroughly doubt it, which makes you the same as Murray if he doesn't support england's football team. Many people don't but does it make them bad people? Moron! COYR
The difference being, i don't look for support of the jocks!
He said he'd like to win the hearts of the English and take Henmans spot.
Saying he doesn't care who wins the football as long as it's not England wins no true English hearts. Only little glory boys like you!
Remember this, the Jocks the Micks and the Taffs, hate the English, that will never change.
You can support British sports all you want, but the 3 above will always detest the English.
I for one would not try and appease any of those 3 for support. Knowing the Enlish were behind me would be more than enough.
He's a Jock with a genuine dislike for the English and i'm glad he's out.
If he was the true Jock that spoke against England in the football, why hasn't he got the full support of his home country?
The nearest a jock will go to watch a home sportsman is Manchester, and look what the drunken sc%ms done to their town.
Tennis is a sport that jocks frown upon as it's a class thing that they truly delve in the depths of.
I'd support the French long before the 3 lowlifes above.
Posted by: Ben Durutti, Shirley on 8:24am Thu 3 Jul 08
So why do you think Scots, Welsh & Irish dislike the English then? Could it be due to centuries of English economic & cultural domination of them in the "United Kingdom"?
So why do you think Scots, Welsh & Irish dislike the English then? Could it be due to centuries of English economic & cultural domination of them in the "United Kingdom"?
Posted by: Captain Swing, Southampton on 8:40am Thu 3 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Rock and roll[/bold] wrote:
[quote]British sports, Southampton on 7:48am today [quote][bold]Rock and roll[/bold] wrote: So it looks like that jock Pr!ck Murray is gonna be knocked out by Nadal. Good! jock tw@t! You don't like the English so stop looking for support. F^ck off home.[/quote] Jock tw@t - seems like you have as much love for Scotland as Murray might for England's football team. Do you support Scotland when they are playing? I thoroughly doubt it, which makes you the same as Murray if he doesn't support england's football team. Many people don't but does it make them bad people? Moron! COYR [/quote] The difference being, i don't look for support of the jocks! He said he'd like to win the hearts of the English and take Henmans spot. Saying he doesn't care who wins the football as long as it's not England wins no true English hearts. Only little glory boys like you! Remember this, the Jocks the Micks and the Taffs, hate the English, that will never change. You can support British sports all you want, but the 3 above will always detest the English. I for one would not try and appease any of those 3 for support. Knowing the Enlish were behind me would be more than enough. He's a Jock with a genuine dislike for the English and i'm glad he's out. If he was the true Jock that spoke against England in the football, why hasn't he got the full support of his home country? The nearest a jock will go to watch a home sportsman is Manchester, and look what the drunken sc%ms done to their town. Tennis is a sport that jocks frown upon as it's a class thing that they truly delve in the depths of. I'd support the French long before the 3 lowlifes above. [/quote] Hey, brain dead, I've got Irish, Scots and English blood, was born in Southampton and would put it to you that most peope in the British Isles get on with each other pretty well - regardless of race, colour and religion. I suggest you are sick and that you seek the advice of your doctor on this issue.
What's this go to do with the Saints anyway?
Rock and roll wrote:
British sports, Southampton on 7:48am today Rock and roll wrote: So it looks like that jock Pr!ck Murray is gonna be knocked out by Nadal. Good! jock tw@t! You don't like the English so stop looking for support. F^ck off home.
Jock tw@t - seems like you have as much love for Scotland as Murray might for England's football team. Do you support Scotland when they are playing? I thoroughly doubt it, which makes you the same as Murray if he doesn't support england's football team. Many people don't but does it make them bad people? Moron! COYR
The difference being, i don't look for support of the jocks! He said he'd like to win the hearts of the English and take Henmans spot. Saying he doesn't care who wins the football as long as it's not England wins no true English hearts. Only little glory boys like you! Remember this, the Jocks the Micks and the Taffs, hate the English, that will never change. You can support British sports all you want, but the 3 above will always detest the English. I for one would not try and appease any of those 3 for support. Knowing the Enlish were behind me would be more than enough. He's a Jock with a genuine dislike for the English and i'm glad he's out. If he was the true Jock that spoke against England in the football, why hasn't he got the full support of his home country? The nearest a jock will go to watch a home sportsman is Manchester, and look what the drunken sc%ms done to their town. Tennis is a sport that jocks frown upon as it's a class thing that they truly delve in the depths of. I'd support the French long before the 3 lowlifes above.
Hey, brain dead, I've got Irish, Scots and English blood, was born in Southampton and would put it to you that most peope in the British Isles get on with each other pretty well - regardless of race, colour and religion. I suggest you are sick and that you seek the advice of your doctor on this issue.
What's this go to do with the Saints anyway?
Posted by: Rock and roll on 9:10am Thu 3 Jul 08
The issue is English tw@ts looking for a wimbledon winner in a jock, that dislikes the English.
If anyone needs a check up from the neck up, it's so called fans (glory hunting ar6seholes), that are idiot enough to support someone that hates them, just so they can say "A Brit won Wimbledon".
Amir Khan is by far more English than Murray. He shows his love for England, and has never once been known to say he'd like "Any team but England to win" when we're playing another country in any sport.
I also have Mick and Jock blood in me, but i was born in Southampton. I am ENGLISH !
I feel nothing for my parents country. Lets face it, they ended up here in Southampton ENGLAND, so Scotland and Ireland can't be that good or they would have gone back!
The issue is English tw@ts looking for a wimbledon winner in a jock, that dislikes the English.
If anyone needs a check up from the neck up, it's so called fans (glory hunting ar6seholes), that are idiot enough to support someone that hates them, just so they can say "A Brit won Wimbledon".
Amir Khan is by far more English than Murray. He shows his love for England, and has never once been known to say he'd like "Any team but England to win" when we're playing another country in any sport.
I also have Mick and Jock blood in me, but i was born in Southampton. I am ENGLISH !
I feel nothing for my parents country. Lets face it, they ended up here in Southampton ENGLAND, so Scotland and Ireland can't be that good or they would have gone back!
Posted by: Condor Man, Southampton on 9:27am Thu 3 Jul 08
It's time to dissolve the union, why should the Welsh and Scots get free prescriptions and uni places and then their MP's didn't allow it for the English!
Murray's a loser, glad he's out. Tennis is a crap sport anyway.
It's time to dissolve the union, why should the Welsh and Scots get free prescriptions and uni places and then their MP's didn't allow it for the English!
Murray's a loser, glad he's out. Tennis is a crap sport anyway.
Posted by: Martin Orford on 9:58am Thu 3 Jul 08
Sorry to see Baseya go; he would have been a key player when we finally come to our senses, ditch the Total Football and start playing Route 1.
I know I keep banging on about this, but short passing football has brought nothing but misery to Saints in recent years.
Sorry to see Baseya go; he would have been a key player when we finally come to our senses, ditch the Total Football and start playing Route 1.
I know I keep banging on about this, but short passing football has brought nothing but misery to Saints in recent years.
Posted by: 8r4dder5, Northampton on 3:51pm Thu 3 Jul 08
why have the saints released Ostlund he is a great player and idiakez
why have the saints released Ostlund he is a great player and idiakez
Posted by: NC Fan for Life, Chandlers Ford on 5:54pm Fri 4 Jul 08
There is no 'retained list' only those released out of contract. Players have yet to be sold; Safri, Surman, Viafara, Saganoski, Rasiak, Skacel & probably Dyer.
That leaves us very weak and NO Full Backs !!
Will have to hope several youngsters step-up.
There is no 'retained list' only those released out of contract. Players have yet to be sold; Safri, Surman, Viafara, Saganoski, Rasiak, Skacel & probably Dyer.
That leaves us very weak and NO Full Backs !!
Will have to hope several youngsters step-up.
Posted by: Jesus_02, kingsland` on 7:37pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Safri has now left to play in the middle east
Safri has now left to play in the middle east
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