Southampton Banter Archive July 18 2012

18 Jul 2012 21:03:09
Here is a ponder for everyone. Comment as you feel but amongst the first players to head "out of the door" were Barty sold to NFFC and Aaron Martin on loan.These were positions we all know were already a little short in, yet they still went. Now knowing how well NC/NA keep their business to themselves, perhaps these positions were already filled, but no announcement was to be made, say, until after the Olympics. I have my thoughts but that is all they are!

ice silversaint

It's all very well speculating, but what would be the purpose behind what you are suggesting?

Surely introducing them into the squad for pre-season is far more beneficial than being secretive about signings that have already happened?

NC/NA will have targets for sure, but they won't stall and hide them if they are concluded, they'll want to push forward with the squad getting integrated. As of now there will be CB/GK targets but nothing is final and we can't assume that the deals are done or safely concluded as we all know things can turn sour at the last moment (e.g. what is possibly happening with Buttner right now).

We still need CB/GK but there is no need to speculate about something which hasn't happened yet, we are in no rush and will get the right men in for the job eventually.

JJ

18 Jul 2012 19:12:49
Chalkie was right on his comment yesterday regarding Clyne had signed over the weekend as the Pic's coming out has NA stood with him
Nice one chalkie got anymore as you most be connected in some way???

Foxtrot Alpha

18 Jul 2012 17:36:17
Saints have signed Clyne and he's on his way out to link up with saints tomorrow!

SSN

18 Jul 2012 15:50:02
I reported that the Clyne deal is done s/sports ash

18 Jul 2012 13:36:44
Why does everyone want Frazier Richardson and Dean Hammond to leave ?
Frazier got 14 assists and was contender for player of the season, Dean was a consistent performer aswell and i thought they were two of our best players

I agree with Richardson. But Hammond, he's too slow can't pass can't tackle or attack and yes he was consistent but consistently s**t

I don't want to slate either of them. They both tried 100% and did a good job for us. However the reality is SFC has outgrown them. It's about evolution of the squad.

I think we should keep Richardson for back up, but Hammond? We now have Cork, Morgan & Davis in the centre, all much better than Hammond unless we get a couple of injuries, even then I'd rather play Chappers above Hammond.

There is no harm keeping them on board unless we flood a position with new signings. CM still only has 3 defensive-minded players in Cork, Morgan and Hammond (Davis plays just behing the striker, to suggest he and Hammond are interchangeable is ignorant beyond belief), why not give everyone a chance at least coming on as a sub, if they are found to be surplus to requirements come January then move them on.

No need to over-react to promotion and start throwing away every player we think we don't need because we don't think they are good enough and our squad can cope. See how it goes til January, then shift anything we don't need. If we try and second guess what we will need for our prem campaign we may get caught out. I would rather have player loyalty and give them a chance than rope in extra recruits in a panic buy in January.

JJ

I love hammond

18 Jul 2012 00:50:17
anyone know the trialist keeper for the U21s today against Winchester? could well be one of the freebie keepers being give a runout

Trouble is Owen is more interested in his horse racing yard near Chester these days so wouldnt be more than an hours drive from there. Adkins doesnt deal in 'Has-beens' anyway!