bjk Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Wouldn't be a bad signing in my opinion. http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=15580 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 (edited) He is a legend in these parts Edited 18 November, 2009 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 He would be welcomed like royalty, and besides, isn't he (allegedly) a Saints fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Tory cow, I hate her and didn't even know she played football. If she signs I may boycott. Pardew wants his head testing. This sounds like the sort of signing Rupert Lowe would have made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 18 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 18 November, 2009 He would be welcomed like royalty, and besides, isn't he (allegedly) a Saints fan? In that case sign him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opthomps Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Really don't want him. Just because a rat boy plays for saints wouldn't change the fact he is a ratboy. I'm all up for giving players chances, but I put him in the same league as Barton or Bowyer and really would prefer to sign players of decent calibre. Not ones who commit crimes, or deliberately dreadful tackles on fellow pros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 See no point at all signing him. Over the hill and Harding is ok at left back. Plus Keane makes the point Thatcher is not in his starting line up because he can't adhere to basic principles such as getting to training on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Im sure we can come up with a decent song for him, if he signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 **** right off. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 See no point at all signing him. Over the hill and Harding is ok at left back. Plus Keane makes the point Thatcher is not in his starting line up because he can't adhere to basic principles such as getting to training on time. My feelings also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 We have got a happy camp at the moment, Thatcher could upset that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 I agree entirely that he is exactly in the same mould as Bowyer and Barton, in other words a mindless, gormless yob. Why would we want such a player? OK to have wholehearted, gutsy players, but when they gain a reputation for being lunatic nutters, as far as I'm concerned, we shouldn't touch them with a bargepole. We'd have to suffer him probably getting himself banned for several matches, leaving us short of cover and damaging the club's reputation in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Don't see the point. Harding is one of the best LB's in the league and Mills is good enough back up for that. heck...we even have Molly if worst comes to worst. Would be a pointless signing unless both mills and Molly are leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Tory cow, I hate her and didn't even know she played football. If she signs I may boycott. Pardew wants his head testing. This sounds like the sort of signing Rupert Lowe would have made. Won't wear red. Useless, and very predictable. What do we want with a footballer who won't turn round ffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 If it is a pay as you play deal it would not cost us much, play one game then he would be out for three:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonsaint1604 Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 See no point at all signing him. Over the hill and Harding is ok at left back. Plus Keane makes the point Thatcher is not in his starting line up because he can't adhere to basic principles such as getting to training on time. Harding has been great when I've seen him this season. I can't believe we got him for free as well. And Thatcher is a dirty bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Don't sign him, just name a stand after him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Don't see the point. Harding is one of the best LB's in the league and Mills is good enough back up for that. heck...we even have Molly if worst comes to worst. Would be a pointless signing unless both mills and Molly are leaving. Is he exclusively a LB then? If he is, then I agree, we don't need him. If he's a CB, then maybe he is pencilled in to replace Trotman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 He could be our next manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersfield Saint Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 My feelings also. What they said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersfield Saint Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Won't wear red. Useless, and very predictable. What do we want with a footballer who won't turn round ffs? LOL, very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 totally the wrong attitude for us in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopkins Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Would love him here. But I honestly can't see us signing him as we don't need him. Would be hilarious if we did though. This board would go into meltdown over the outrage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 how old is he..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Won't wear red. Useless, and very predictable. What do we want with a footballer who won't turn round ffs? And there's no chance of her marauding down the left wing. This is nearly as bad as when we got Clive Woodward and his non-league Brazilian coaching mate, but not quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 It's a right back we need, not a left back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get_rich Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 http://www.break.com/index/ben_thatcher_vs_pedro_mendes.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 And there's no chance of her marauding down the left wing. This is nearly as bad as when we got Clive Woodward and his non-league Brazilian coaching mate, but not quite. Though she would annihilate their left wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiesaint Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 on that evidence he would certainly put the fear into the opposition! but mm, is it really what we need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 He's a legend, but I wouldn't want to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint peach Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 If he's free and on cheap wages why not sign a proven defender with international experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 he is a saints fan. and as a distant cousin i'd love to see him here may not get a starting spot but good experience to come in when needed. a bit of added grit and passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 he is a saints fan. and as a distant cousin i'd love to see him here may not get a starting spot but good experience to come in when needed. a bit of added grit and passion Agreed. If his personality is a potential problem, then it is for the club to manage that, and with what we know about ML's moral ethics, if he has Ok'd it then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFKA South Woodford Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Though she would annihilate their left wing. But seeing as she was so firmly against strikes, we'd have lots of dull 0-0's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 But seeing as she was so firmly against strikes, we'd have lots of dull 0-0's. We'd never get into Europe with her in the side either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Am I imagining things, or were we looking to buy him from Wimbledon, once upon a time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmike25 Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 "Pardew is keen to land Thatcher so he can challenge former Ipswich colleague Ben Harding for the left-back slot in his team." Ben Harding? Shockingly poor journalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 We should sign him on the basis that every half-time, he does a lap of honour round the pitch whilst we play that tackle on Mendes on the large screen on repeat - I for one would consider that money well spent and I'm sure it would see a surge in our attendances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 He's 33 now, and as a left back I would have Harding any day of the week. Can Thatcher also play CB though, I thought he could? If thats so, then he could come in to the squad to cover for CB after Trotman leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2257074820 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Neil Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Particularly liked this photo on that facebook page http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=47503&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=2257074820&id=513011343 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 I think he can also play at right back. Would be much better as he isn't scared to get involved like James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsdinho Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Can you tell your distant cousin that he is a filthy b*stard and, although he is a Saints fan and hammered someone that used to play for the skates, that he is not welcome in our team. ML will go mental if he finds out we signed Thatcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Harding has been superb and Mills will be a very good player. Why would we need Thatcher? Indeed. We've also got Molyneux we need to shift before we even think about another LB. Would be a pointless signing, and he's getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Indeed. We've also got Molyneux we need to shift before we even think about another LB. Would be a pointless signing, and he's getting old. He's not as old as Jaidi though He would be a good novelty signing, but yeah, in the long-run it wouldn't be a brilliant option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 ML will go mental if he finds out we signed Thatcher. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Shame we didn't go for former Saint Pelé as a replacement for Trotman. He's gone to Falkirk on a season long loan from West Brom. http://sport.stv.tv/football/138121-pele-insists-hes-not-the-striker-falkirk-are-expecting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 Shame we didn't go for former Saint Pelé as a replacement for Trotman. He's gone to Falkirk on a season long loan from West Brom. http://sport.stv.tv/football/138121-pele-insists-hes-not-the-striker-falkirk-are-expecting/ Hah, Hah, good one. £ for £ the worst player I have ever seen at Saints. £750k for a CB who couldn't head the ball and had the physical presence of an 80 year old Grannie. Of all the dross that Gormless George pi ssed away £8m on he stands out as the worst buy. And before anyone says he was a half decent midfield player, that's a bit like buying a car and saying that although it doesn't run it can be used as an adequete bottle opener... If Burley had a purchased a decent CB we really might have got promoted that year. The fact that some god-awful Portugese bloke has the indignity to wear the name of the greatest player ever to lace them up on his shirt still grates with me. I'm sure he will do well at Falkirk [reserves]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintstr1 Posted 18 November, 2009 Share Posted 18 November, 2009 He is well over the hill and not a team player according to some of his previous employers , Dont need him , Left full back is well covered. Keep the powder dry until January and then we will know what is required for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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