Mouldy Coat Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 ....out and get a wing wizzard. Someone in the mould of Neil McCann or Stuart Ripley...ok seriously now, maybe not these one trick ponies but someone with pace on the wing. What was evident last night was the Swindon player who looked remarkably like Nathan Dyer on the wing, caused us a lot of problems. Great signings Pardew to date, Harding looks a good player, Lambert - good player, Hammond - proven at this level. Get a commanding centre half and then someone with a bit of craft, creatvity on the wing. Everyone is concerned about our midfield options and too many central players, we really do need someone with pace. Can't we get that Swindon player from last night, who was he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 ....out and get a wing wizzard. Someone in the mould of Neil McCann or Stuart Ripley...ok seriously now, maybe not these one trick ponies but someone with pace on the wing. What was evident last night was the Swindon player who looked remarkably like Nathan Dyer on the wing, caused us a lot of problems. Great signings Pardew to date, Harding looks a good player, Lambert - good player, Hammond - proven at this level. Get a commanding centre half and then someone with a bit of craft, creatvity on the wing. Everyone is concerned about our midfield options and too many central players, we really do need someone with pace. Can't we get that Swindon player from last night, who was he? How about Lee Holmes, or Kayne McLaggon when he's fit? K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 How about Lee Holmes, or Kayne McLaggon when he's fit? K. Lee holmes is going - well he is subject of enquires from clubs and we're considering them.... but McLaggon is a great option when fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 After last night he should get an AK 47 and give them some motivation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 (edited) Award for the most misleading thread title of the year goes to... I thought you were going to suggest a 'guest manager' situation for a second, like Have I Got News for You, a new manager each and every game. Interesting... I think it's pretty obvious by now who we need. First and foremost, more than anything, is a CB! The current team is nearly good enough, just needs confidence. Edited 19 August, 2009 by SNSUN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Lee holmes is going - well he is subject of enquires from clubs and we're considering them.... but McLaggon is a great option when fit Hadn't heard that. He's had some great games for us ... but of course he's missed so many. Is he simply never going to be really fit, or does Pardew just not rate him? (as seems to be the case with Gillet). K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stthrobber Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Can't we get that Swindon player from last night, who was he? I think you refer to Anthony McNamee. I saw him play for Watford against Cardiff City a couple of years back and thought he had pace but bu gger all else, but he certainly has developed and gave our boys problems all night. Makes me wonder if the Pinaccle fiasco hadn't delayed our takeover, if there might have been a chance of persuading Dyer to stay because that kind of pace was sorely missed last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 How about Lee Holmes, or Kayne McLaggon when he's fit? K. Whilst Holmes is a decent option and offers a good cross, I think the word "pace" was mentioned. Something he, Thompson, James and most of the squad seem to lack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Whilst Holmes is a decent option and offers a good cross, I think the word "pace" was mentioned. Something he, Thompson, James and most of the squad seem to lack! Thompson has pace his problem is that he doesn't know how the **** to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Whilst Holmes is a decent option and offers a good cross, I think the word "pace" was mentioned. Something he, Thompson, James and most of the squad seem to lack! Usain Bolt's without a club at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Coat Posted 19 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Usain Bolt's without a club at the moment we wouldn't get a work permit for him ;-) besides, do we know for sure that Pardew has been permitted to sign both a CB and another player? I think it is more likely to be a loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Whilst Holmes is a decent option and offers a good cross, I think the word "pace" was mentioned. Something he, Thomson, James and most of the squad seem to lack! Thomson is one of the fastest players I've seen. And for those drooling over Macnamee, consider he was facing Lloyd James starting at Right Back for the first time since last season, and the defensive midfield support for him was... well... non-existent. The problem is motivation and effort. It might be possible to get the current crop to realise it, but it might just require a clear out. Swindon ran everywhere and closed everything down. We stood around and waited for everyone else to make a move. Bad teams react, good teams anticipate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Usain Bolt's without a club at the moment Usain Bolt ran at a peak of 27mph recent world record 100 meter run. Asked why he didn't go above thirty, he said he was concerned that if he hit a small child there would be an 80% chance it would die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 I agree, a winger is another essential item on the shopping list. Along with two giant centrebacks and another striker that actually cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Thompson has pace his problem is that he doesn't know how the **** to use it. Thompson does NOT have pace. To use it, you need to run...quickly! He can't even put the ball past his man and beat the defender to the ball. Or, he puts it past, then gets a mediocre shoulder barge and pushed off the ball/falls over (like most of our young players). Thomson is one of the fastest players I've seen. And for those drooling over Macnamee, consider he was facing Lloyd James starting at Right Back for the first time since last season, and the defensive midfield support for him was... well... non-existent. The problem is motivation and effort. It might be possible to get the current crop to realise it, but it might just require a clear out. Swindon ran everywhere and closed everything down. We stood around and waited for everyone else to make a move. Bad teams react, good teams anticipate. Have you spent your time watching midget football or something?! To make the statement "Thomson is one of the fastest players I've seen..." is, frankly, absurd. Unless you truly have only watched over 60s football/Saga league or some sort of midget league in which players could look fast compared to say...a tortoise. Thompson constantly gets pushed off the ball or tries to round a player, failing to get back on to the ball in time (against slowish full backs - happened in the Hearts game amongst others). Motivation and effort is a severe problem from the games I've seen. However, your natural pace doesn't drastically change all that much and we are known as having a squad without much pace. Simple as that. We ball watched, had no desire and were like statues but that's digressing. Thompson is slow, like many of our players. Worryingly, many of them are young so they should be at their peak for speed, slowing with age. Doesn't bode well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 (edited) The 9 & S-Clarke. I'm the doofus! I owe you both an apology after my sarky tirade. I got completely muddled with players & meant Joseph Mills the slow one (right wing), not Thompson. My bad! Too many kids. All blurs into one. Did think it strange with the quickest player comment. Sorry! *bows head* ;0) Edited 19 August, 2009 by Gordon Mockles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Lee Holmes is a class act and definitely has the potential to play in the Premier League. However, he's had a bad time of it and Im' not even sure if he's fit enough yet. But when he is, oh yes, get him in at left wing. Always liked Darren Currie, though he is getting on a bit now. Still, he's one of those timeless, leagueless players - he can probably still do it, like Holmes, in any league. He's another left winger. Andy Robinson, Leeds - excellent right winger: tricky, combative and has an excellent shot. I would imagine he won't be going anywhere though. Arron Davies, Notts Forest - goalscorer, pacey, tricky, out of favour at Forest. Ex-Saint who has so far semi-fulfilled his potential. Was excellent for Yeovil, if anyone remembers? Others worth mentioning: David Martin (Millwall), Cleveland Taylor (Brentford), Jimmy Smith (L Orient), Gary Roberts (Huddersfield), Simon Whaley (now Norwich though :-(), Stuart Green and Matt Phillips (Wycombe), Jason Puncheon (Plymouth, now MK), Albert Adomoah (Barnet), Jeff Smith (Darlington), Le Fondre (can play ST too, Rochdale) .... And whatever happened to Andy Welsh, ex-Sunderland winger? Always thought he looked quite useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Andrew Driver at Hearts anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Andrew Driver at Hearts anyone? Think he's a bit out of our range atm. Cov wanted him, but Hearts were looking at a fee of £2-3m ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Thomson is one of the fastest players I've seen. And for those drooling over Macnamee, consider he was facing Lloyd James starting at Right Back for the first time since last season, and the defensive midfield support for him was... well... non-existent. Seem to recall McNamee played mostly on the right up against Harding, who frankly had him in his pocket for most of the game, given that he had little support from our MF. Unless I am mixing him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Andrew Driver at Hearts anyone? Out injured big time...maybe November/December or more. But is highly regarded at mega bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JibMcdo Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 His name is Jake Thomson, not Jake Thompson. If you're going to talk about him, get his bloody name right. FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Whilst Holmes is a decent option and offers a good cross, I think the word "pace" was mentioned. Something he, Thompson, James and most of the squad seem to lack! But all the evidence suggests Pardew doesn't want to play wide at all!!!!! Everyone is crowded into the centre third of the pitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 We should play Holmes or Gobern on the left and Lallana on the right. Just my HO. I think Gobern is capable of having a good season. McClaggon and Thomson are capable of having a big impact from the bench. We need to sign another right winger as an alternative to Lallana and a speedy forward. We also need at least one good centre back. I'm pretty sure Pardew knows this and I'm putting last night's tactical patheticness down to a blip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 That Mcnamee lad at swindon tore us to shreds. CHDAJFU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 That Mcnamee lad at swindon tore us to shreds. CHDAJFU? I think you answered your own question before you even asked it. Yes, HCDAJFU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 I think you answered your own question before you even asked it. Yes, HCDAJFU. Was looking for a 2nd opinion could of been a one off . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 19 August, 2009 Share Posted 19 August, 2009 Was looking for a 2nd opinion could of been a one off . I reckon he is just the type of winger we need, quick, skilful, can put in a good cross and is not shy of a tackle. Never seen him play before so I'm not the right person for a second opinion, but judging by the way he played against us I reckon he could definitely do a job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpin4rizeal Posted 20 August, 2009 Share Posted 20 August, 2009 should get fabrice out of retirement he was a legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NN2 Saint Posted 20 August, 2009 Share Posted 20 August, 2009 should get fabrice out of retirement he was a legend He certainly was legendary at running round in circles. Beating his man then giving him the chance to tackle by taking it round him again. Agree with the person that said Arron Davies. I think we are desperate for someone who is gonna hit the by-line and cross the ball back. I'm sure thats the sort of service Lambert would thrive on. Not sure if Davies is that player but would certainly be better than what we have at the mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 20 August, 2009 Share Posted 20 August, 2009 should get fabrice out of retirement he was a legend Mr crop circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 August, 2009 Share Posted 20 August, 2009 Mr crop circle. at least he held on to the ball and could beat a man...we dont have anyone that cant do anything like that at the mo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 20 August, 2009 Share Posted 20 August, 2009 at least he held on to the ball and could beat a man...we dont have anyone that cant do anything like that at the mo... Problem was he kept on wanting to beat the same man - back and forward round & round ooopppss I've lost the ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 20 August, 2009 Share Posted 20 August, 2009 Problem was he kept on wanting to beat the same man - back and forward round & round ooopppss I've lost the ball! Haha, criticising Fernandes. Have you not seen the dross we've had over the past three or four years????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NN2 Saint Posted 20 August, 2009 Share Posted 20 August, 2009 yes he could hold onto the ball, create many goals for beattie, and score a few himself...in the premier league. why on earth would we want him. Sorry I think you'll find I was criticising the player when he played for us in the Premier League at a time when we had a strong side. Very quick to jump ship when things started to go bad and not heard from him since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 20 August, 2009 Share Posted 20 August, 2009 Haha, criticising Fernandes. Have you not seen the dross we've had over the past three or four years????????????? No worries on that one. As for Fernandes where have I compared him with what we've had over the last 3-4 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 20 August, 2009 Share Posted 20 August, 2009 Not another Neil McCann thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Coat Posted 20 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2009 McCann & Pele = separated at birth ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 21 August, 2009 Share Posted 21 August, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Christie He popped into my head a moment ago... a free agent.... just wondered... he can't be THAT bad these days, can he? Must have really let himself go since his injury... and whatever happened to Matt Jansen? Another mysteriously vanishing footballer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opthomps Posted 21 August, 2009 Share Posted 21 August, 2009 matt jansen had a horrible motorbike injury, and never recovered enough to be a good footballer again. Having lived in Derby I never rated Christie that much, though Chris Riggott was good, I played against him at schools level. I think Middlesborough has a bad effect on players (dont know if riggott is still playing anywhere though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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