Toadhall Saint

A lesson - no diybt

England's way of playing is based on huff and puff. How may times do you hear the same old rubbish that its all about anything other than actually being able to control a ball (you know that thing your trade is based on). I mean if your an electrician you need to be good with electrics, being good at getting to work won't stop you electrocuting yourself. What makes the likes of Messi great? The fact that they have complete control over the ball no matter if they are standing still or running at pace. Some of the so called England internationals cannot even control a straight forward pass to them - try to trap it and it squirts about 6 feet away.

Ditto.

Nope not for me. Just don't look like Saints to me. Away kits good tho'.

How many more times does this need to be covered eh? Jeez it gets so boring. It was obvious to all that we were looking for defenders but they have to be right for the club/team. We got one in that would seem to fit the bill but its not like popping to Tesco's and picking one up like some kind of ready meal. So for me we spent what we did on improving the squad - that has happened. Who's to say that there isn't another £12m sat in the bank waiting for the right person?

Silly season has started has it.

Nope.

Someone said that he would be doing all that stuff today. Look out on Saints player in the next few hours would be my best bet.

Keep them coming GWC - always interesting to read a slightly different angle on things. ZZ eh? Now thats a big comparison to make.

Lawro on BBC at the mo' - should be interesting to hear if he has changed his tune (graciously).

Dare I hope for a Hansen type of CB (who in his day was one of the best IMHO)?

I know I wouldn't want a property developer within 100 miles of SFC.

Nope - went to that lot down the road of all places!

Thanks GWC - interesting he started as a defensive mid fielder - suggests to me that he can do more than just defend so fits the mould SFC are looking for. On the face of it a very good signing.

We can sign out of contract players but not loans. Not sure to many out of contract players fit the bill at Saints so for me we go with what we have until Jan.

Yup!

Good post - just waiting for the "I disagree............." brigade to turn up.

Very true - good luck Deano I'm sure you can win over that bunch of moaning idiots in Brighton.

With you on that. Looking forward to seeing him play more than Ramirez in a way.

Not there or not right. I don't disagree with you re dropping the ball (a bit) - I'd have loved to see a n other CB or LB or GK but the deal has got to be right in more ways than just there. It wouldn't surprise me if we were offered all of those but decided not to follow it up for whatever reason. Anyway enough of this - I'm looking forward to seeing Ramirez play and the Zambian bloke who's name evades me.

Doesn't say "SIGNED contracts." But this is close enough no? http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/emmanuel-excited-by-saints-chance-345475.aspx

Obviously got the courage of your convictions then? A whole cheese sandwich.

Love it when people say fact - I think if you look in any place that lists this seasons premiership players/strikers I think you'll find a Mr R Lambert listed there.

How often do you get to SMS?

Did we? Or did we walk away? For me he was arsing about - Dad wanted a cut etc - so I think we walked. All IMO as, like the rest of us I wasn't party to the negotiations/communications. All I know is that he doesn't play for SFC and I'm not about to start living my life on what ifs?