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Indeed.. Potentially we have Pelle, long, Rodriguez, tadic, mane, davis and JWP
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Paul Mitchell and his black box of tricks
Smirking_Saint replied to saintnicoolas's topic in The Saints
Lol So the good ones were the current managers players a d the bad ones were his and not the managers..... Righto -
From playing today Before I read much or post can soneone please pre warn me if we are in full saintsweb meltdown ? Ta
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List of sex acts that are now illegal in British porn
Smirking_Saint replied to badgerx16's topic in The Muppet Show
Goes back to my main gripe, people telling other people what to watch and not to watch. If I dont like something, I wont watch it, not call for a ban. Isnt this all to protect the underage viewers ? Why dont they focus on reducing there access ? -
Paul Mitchell and his black box of tricks
Smirking_Saint replied to saintnicoolas's topic in The Saints
Complete woooooosh for me -
Very much so, but thats been our issue for years. I blamed FF for the second at first, but having another look after getting over the result I think its a tad harsh. Thats what Utd get with top level options, Falcao, Rooney, RVP none need many chances
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Just watched the goal again when it was repeated on soccer AM, if Im honest I might be being harsh on him for the second aswell. The cross was excellent and was way out of the 6 yard box for ages. If you watch it and honestly want your keeper that far out of goal then fair enough
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Paul Mitchell and his black box of tricks
Smirking_Saint replied to saintnicoolas's topic in The Saints
What ? So a head of recruitment that moves from one prem club to another isnt likely to have similar players in mind ? If that isnt sanity it'll be good if you could explain -
Paul Mitchell and his black box of tricks
Smirking_Saint replied to saintnicoolas's topic in The Saints
I wasnt saying his involvement has any 'edge' FWIW, its just another completely unimaginative article. Mitchell would have spent the past 12 months looking at certain targets, some of which will be good enough for spurs, he has just got to white hart lane and so probably hasnt got time to look at new targets straight away, and so will utilise those he already knows. Those writing him off as just another bloke is a little laughable, he has a great name for himself in football circles and headed up much of what has been built from a recruitment point of view. Will he be a miss ? Yes I think he will, will we be ok ? Yes we will be absolutely fine. -
Paul Mitchell and his black box of tricks
Smirking_Saint replied to saintnicoolas's topic in The Saints
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Paul Mitchell and his black box of tricks
Smirking_Saint replied to saintnicoolas's topic in The Saints
Head of recruitment in looking at the sane targets as his previous club shocker And to whitewash what he has done is just fickle fan crap tbh. He is highly thought of for a reason -
It'll only be 10 a season, so you may get 1 a season if you are lucky. I personally think its an interesting idea
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No problem with the right sort of carbs, they are vital to any real diet imo and I couldnt do the exercise I do with out them, but granted, Im not a kid. Its just about balance IMO. As for cooking, never tried any asian cookery and the only spice I use is paprika but have most traditional styles pretty much half decent. Cook a variety of pies, stews, roasts, italian stuff like lasange and gnochi plus other traditional bits and bobs. Can make sauces well etc. But I enjoy it and have a lot of cook books. I dont make up my own recipes though but theres so many out there to tweak
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I cant do the HIIT to the same level as I did before, can do 45-60 mins, longer if I tone it down a bit. Doing a lot of body weight moves these days, maintaining the same tone, doing the levels of cardio I do meant Id never gain loads of bulk anyway, and I wouldnt want to. Useless muscle really, which just slows you down. Still playing football and doing 3 (body) weight sessions a week plus 2 cardio sessions (early week more intensive then later) Ankle isnt the same though, very weak. Playing with a brace these days. And has played me up a lot, hence the reletive reduction in fitness and move to body weight moves as I couldnt lift the weights on a busted ankle
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I didnt interpret it quite the same as Vectis, he wasnt talking about legs I think he was talking about the angle of the shot more really. He didnt have a lot to work with.
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When I first read the report yesterday I immediately thought yes. But then I sat and thought about it and decided it really isnt a saints signing. I think realistically he could refind his form here, smaller club, less pressure. But his wages would be restrictive and I dont think we need a fallen superstar in the changing room. He'll do worse than go somewhere like QPR, Harry plays decent football and Tony pays decent wages. Plus its still the small club less pressure bit. He could potentially do very well somewhere.
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I just do not see how you can blame FF for the first really, Ill be honest, Ive never really played in goal at any level except training and 6 a sides, Ive done a bit of coaching with them if the GK coach isnt around but thats it. Mainly kicking and reaction stuff. What I can say is my experience as a semi decent offensive player, that is its easier to score past a moving keeper and I would almost always suggest one on ones should be hit near to a keepers feet. And the reasoning for that is that it is quicker for him to get his hands in a position to save then for him to shift his feet once he is set. I guarantee most decent keepers will grudgingly admit that. As for the9, he knows what he is on about, and has obviously played in goal which I havn't but from my point of view if I was to lay blame on one person it would be Forster, I think he is big enough to dominate that cross be it by punching (more likely due to pressure on him) or catching or the very least to communicate better. I will almost guarantee that Koemans issues would have been Fontes back pass which was ****ing terrible and the fact that no single person took responsibility to 'deal' with that cross, no one. If there is no communication Id rather Big Vic collided with Forster as atleast it shows intent to clear the danger, in reality there was nothing. It surprised me a little and if it were toby or fonte at that back post I would have almost guaranteed they'd have made sure it was dealt with unless someone called 'safe' as thats basics. From a marking POV aswell it appears it was zonal and not man. And in reality the run from RVP was excellent
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Yup, one thing I always say about defending is someone has to take responsibility and nobody did. From van persie being tracked, no defender clearing the danger and forster staying on his line. It was all very very poor. I like FF but reality is Id of expected my keeper to clear me out if he had to there, abd he didnt. The first cant be blamed on him, thats just crap. A terrible back pass that stiched him up, most keepers would have hesitated but he did the right thing and hesitated. Anyone who has played in offensive positions at any semi decent levels should know a keeper is weakest closest to his legs. They just are, hence why RVP stuck it there and scored.
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If I was facing a man with a rifle or some stodgy porridge Id know who Id rather tackle tbf
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Yes, when I can be arsed
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Thought that, but our last billy big ******** is still tossing it off in italy
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There are very much differing returns from ACL injuries, mentally they mess you up and it takes a while to get over them and generally they tend to cause you to lose a yard or so of pace. It all depends on the level of rehab, at top level you would expect him to get the best advice so its more likely that his return will show minimal reductions in his pre injury quality however there is always a chance it effects you. Holden, gazza, nistlerooy, bullard, all of which it caused adverse affects
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Slattery is excellent, though he nearly went to chelsea, surprised he is still there. Great talent that boy, as well as Sims
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Im under no illusion of that