Michael Mifsud

[thorpie the sinner]

Apparently training with us with a view to a 6 month move! According to you know who anyway lol

[Glasgow_Saint]

Who is 'you know who'?

[fish fingers]

Did alright for Coventry (or was it Barnsley) initially.

[hypochondriac]

Nothing special. I reckon we can do better.

[oxfordshire_saint]

Quick and causes problems, but his goal record is actually p!ss poor

[John B]

Nothing special. I reckon we can do better.

 

I agree but maybe OK for 6 months

[fish fingers]

If he doesn't currently play for a Premiership team we shouldn't sign him, we need to make a statement.

 

Besides if he doesn't have a club he must be rubbish, e.g Connolly

[Smirking_Saint]

You know who ?? Rocket swanie ?

[S-Clarke]

6 month deal could be good for everyone.

 

He's got pace - that can/will open up so many opportunities at this level.

[John B]

Apparently training with us with a view to a 6 month move! According to you know who anyway lol

 

Did he go to Spain?

[Colbury]

Nothing special. I reckon we can do better.

 

Nice to see that after a few years of not reading these forums, that you are still around spouting utter drivel.

[Master Bates]

Apparently training with us with a view to a 6 month move! According to you know who anyway lol

 

Not me, trust me it's not from me.

 

Love you all and take care, more important things in life than football x

[Gingeletiss]

Oh goodie....someone else for our fans to slag off:(..don't sign mate, it's not worth it!!!

[saintmonkey1979]

Wasn't it him who ran rings round Rio and the other CB, Silvestre I think it was, when he was at Coventry. As I remember him, he was quick with and without the ball, composed and had an eye for goal. Cant remember why he left Coventry though and haven't heard much of him since. A Maltese international too with a pretty good goal record for them. I reckon HCDAJFU and a 6 month deal would benefit him and us tbf. Gotta be better then Pericard at least

[oxfordshire_saint]

The only place he's scored a noteworthy amount of goals is in the Maltese league

 

Years Team Apps† (Gls)†

1997–2001 Sliema Wanderers 80 (60)

2001–2003 Kaiserslautern 21 (2)

2003–2004 Sliema Wanderers 12 ( 8 )

2004–2007 Lillestrøm 48 (17)

2007–2009 Coventry City 86 (16)

2009 → Barnsley (loan) 15 (2)

 

We should be looking at players who are a bit more prolific

 

IMO we need a backup target-man (not that I'd say no to Jackson or Barnard though!)

[John B]

The only place he's scored a noteworthy amount of goals is in the Maltese league

 

Years Team Apps† (Gls)†

1997–2001 Sliema Wanderers 80 (60)

2001–2003 Kaiserslautern 21 (2)

2003–2004 Sliema Wanderers 12 ( 8 )

2004–2007 Lillestrøm 48 (17)

2007–2009 Coventry City 86 (16)

2009 → Barnsley (loan) 15 (2)

 

We should be looking at players who are a bit more prolific

 

I expect we are long term but maybe of use short term

[Scudamore]

more important things in life than football

 

que?

[70's Mike]

Nothing special. I reckon we can do better.

 

agree yesterdays man

[thorpie the sinner]

The mighty Rocket of Swanie!!!! still I'm sure he has been right in past at least once......mmm

[SFC Forever]

i sincerely hope not.

[Andy_Porter]

Would be a decent short term signing. Think he was at his best for Coventry coming from the left in a 4-5-1/4-3-3.

 

Cover for Lallana and a different option for the last 15-20 minutes if things aren't going our way.

 

I don't really understand the negativity towards him, he's a decent player and would provide backup to key positions. Not sure why people think every signing has to be good enough to jump straight into the starting XI and improve the team, football is a squad game.

[niceandfriendly]

Nice to see that after a few years of not reading these forums, that you are still around spouting utter drivel.

 

Lol so true. Welcome back Colbury.

 

Re Mifsud: Would be good if true. See if he's up to it, if he is then great, if not then we're not tied down to him for long.

 

So many rumours flying around at the moment, everything needs to be taken with a pinch of salt.

[niceandfriendly]

I don't really understand the negativity towards him, he's a decent player and would provide backup to key positions. Not sure why people think every signing has to be good enough to jump straight into the starting XI and improve the team, football is a squad game.

 

Now we've signed players like Lambert, Hammond and Fonte, some fans suddenly expect us to only sign current fans favourite's at other clubs or world beaters. Anything less will not do!

[get_rich]

I saw him play for Cov quite a bit when I lived there - he's not that good. He does have an eye for goal, but he's not that quick, and I think he had an attitude problem at Cov

 

When he first moved to Cov he played really well, until they beat Man U (reserves) in a Carling Cup game at OT and scored both goals, after that he was never the same, got too big for his boots.

I think he left because he fell out with Coleman.

[Andy_Porter]

I saw him play for Cov quite a bit when I lived there - he's not that good. He does have an eye for goal, but he's not that quick, and I think he had an attitude problem at Cov

 

When he first moved to Cov he played really well, until they beat Man U (reserves) in a Carling Cup game at OT and scored both goals, after that he was never the same, got too big for his boots.

I think he left because he fell out with Coleman.

 

I remember reading the same from Cov fans, on a 6th month contract after being out of work for a few months I don't think he can afford to have an attitude problem here.

 

If it's true and he does sign for us it will probably be his last shot at football in England, can't see him getting another chance.

[Colinjb]

Worth a 6 month deal just to take a look at him. And yet another striker wasted at Cov by being played on the wing.

[corsacar saint]

Rocket Swanie once posted on 606 board that we were going to sign Nicky Butt and

Jordi Cruyff, so as he posted this on 606 as well, perhaps just once he will be right.

[The Butt and Cruyff rumour was posted when we were virtually potless].

Hope ishe is wrong because I do not think his alleged attitude is what is needed at this club.

[Glasgow_Saint]

Jesus christ we are becoming a spoilt bunch of toss pots on here - if some1 said we were going to sign this guy 6 months ago we'd have said yes please....now we will only accept prem 'potential' players.

 

I am ashamed of some of you!

[Cabrone]

Well if he could produce form like this then he'd be a excellent signing.

 

[saint_stevo]

mentioned him months ago and got shot down. Would be a very good addition

[Chez]

I saw Misfud play for Malta against Portugal in the world cup qualifier about a year ago and he looked a very tidy player to me. Very decent first touch and a good footballing brain. Not too dissimilar to Connelly, but it was hard to tell if he had the finishing prowess as they hardly got out their own half that day. Stood out a mile amoungst Malta's side (not saying anything) but more than held his own against Portugal.

 

I have to say I'd like to see us going for a striker that is going up the football world not down. We already have the experience with Connelly, Lambery and Waigo. Mind you who is there other than Jackson?

Edited 13 January, 2010 by Chez

[Dalek2003]

Load of Kak if you ask me.

[beatlesaint]

Sometimes i think people forget we are in league one.

 

aint that the truth !

 

Another player who, in Britain, has only played at a higher level than we are currently playing at........so for some he's not good enough ??

 

Give me strength.

[saint lard]

Definately worth a punt,imo.

[Red&White]

Nice to see that after a few years of not reading these forums, that you are still around spouting utter drivel.

 

ditto

[SNSUN]

If he costs fook all, then what's the harm? Look at Pericard - a 6 month contract gives you the opportunity to put yourself in the shop window. Pericard did that, and now clubs want him, who is to say Mifsud won't give 100% to the cause too?

 

Up front we currently only have Lambert and Connolly. Saga and Paterson are out of favour seemingly, Waigo and Lallana are generally being used in a midfield capacity. I don;t think this would be the end of our search for a new striker, be it Barnard, Jackson, Pericard or whoever.

 

EDIT: Although it begs the question, if we're interested now, I'm suprised we weren't interested in August...

[Glasgow_Saint]

Nice to see that after a few years of not reading these forums, that you are still around spouting utter drivel.

 

ditto

[SFC Forever]

Jesus christ we are becoming a spoilt bunch of toss pots on here - if some1 said we were going to sign this guy 6 months ago we'd have said yes please....now we will only accept prem 'potential' players.

 

I am ashamed of some of you!

 

We have a squad of about 40 players.To sign another aging player when we have younger ones itching for a chance is not condusive to the fostering of a healthy team spirit. If he is only going to be used as cover why bother? we may not yet be able to attract the quality from the top clubs but neither do we need to add unnecessarily to our wage bill. He scores to infrequently to make me even slightly interested.

SO WHAT IN THAT IS THERE TO BE ASHAMED OFF?

[Glasgow_Saint]

We have a squad of about 40 players.To sign another aging player when we have younger ones itching for a chance is not condusive to the fostering of a healthy team spirit. If he is only going to be used as cover why bother? we may not yet be able to attract the quality from the top clubs but neither do we need to add unnecessarily to our wage bill. He scores to infrequently to make me even slightly interested.

SO WHAT IN THAT IS THERE TO BE ASHAMED OFF?

 

28 YO is not 'ageing'

 

28 is 'in your prime'!

Edited 13 January, 2010 by Glasgow_Saint

[Matthew Le God]

To sign another aging player

 

28 years old is not normally considered aging for a footballer. In fact it is normally within the prime years for a striker.

[SNSUN]

We have a squad of about 40 players.To sign another aging player?

 

He's 6 months younger than me! And I'm not old, am I?

[Smirking_Saint]

Worth a bash, especially if on a free, we already have connelly and lambert who are both very good strikers on their day.

 

We have been asking for another striker, so why not have him on a free ?? Good little player, lots of pace, bound to try hard for us attempting perhaps to win a deal or to get a deal else where.

 

If it was me i would offer him a 6 month deal with option to extend.

 

What is everyone moaning about ?? Our priority was by far a CB, we have signed two with ability at this level and above ??

[SFKA South Woodford]

Did anyone else on here watch Villareal vs Celta Vigo on sky last night?

 

Celta beat a full strength Villareal with a team of youth players and reserves 1-0.

 

The young Celta midfielder Iago Aspas stood out, he was constantly chasing down and not letting the Villareal players have anytime on the ball, he is pacy and tenacious looked quite strong and composed on the ball and has a decent goalscoring record of 5 goals in 21 appearences, could well be worth a look by Pardews scouts.

[RonManager]

Nothing to lose - potentially a wee gem.

 

To quote DannySFC - 'We shall see'

[SFC Forever]

Point taken about the age. read somewhere else that he was in his 30's. Should have known better than believe what is read before checking here.

 

Even so I fail to see why we need to employ more squad players. With the size of squad we have we should be buying/signing players that will feature regularly in our first team. That is IMHO of course.

[trousers]

Only 17 pages to go.....

[Gingeletiss]

Point taken about the age. read somewhere else that he was in his 30's. Should have known better than believe what is read before checking here.

 

Even so I fail to see why we need to employ more squad players. With the size of squad we have we should be buying/signing players that will feature regularly in our first team. That is IMHO of course.

 

Yes...IYHO. Who, apart from all the budding managers on this forum, has said he is only a squad player. You can view this both ways, they are all squad players, or they are all first team players. It's only a rumour, and he's being slated already. IF it's true, then the only manager at Southampton, who's opinion counts, is AP, and in AP we trust.

[Smirking_Saint]

Point taken about the age. read somewhere else that he was in his 30's. Should have known better than believe what is read before checking here.

 

Even so I fail to see why we need to employ more squad players. With the size of squad we have we should be buying/signing players that will feature regularly in our first team. That is IMHO of course.

 

Who is to say he won't ?? I am sure we won't sign him unless he impresses in training

[revolution saint]

I think he looks a great squad signing. Can provide cover on both wings as well as up front and has a bit of quality about him. Connelly isn't going to be able to play every game and frankly I'd have him on the left and move Lallana to the right (dropping Antonio) every time. There are question marks about his attitude but I'd guess we won't offer him anything if he doesn't impress in training. It's a no lose situation really.

[Arizona]

Would be interesting and would certainly give us something else up front. Pretty sure it was Mifsud who ran us ragged at the Ricoh in the 07/08 season, but that's only going from listening online.

 

Free transfer on a sixth month loan, not much to lose.