Arizona Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Has had some flack for his first few performances for Saints, but he looked pretty good to me today. Had some good overlaps with Puncheon in the first half and has decent pace. I'd hate for people who didn't go today to assume he is always crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Sounded from the radio that he got forward well and used his pace. Some of the norwich forums are having to even admit that he was good for us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Did he hit the post too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcjmcsfc16 Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Lallana hit post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 20 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Lallana hit the post twice second half. Think Semi might have hit the post first half, but not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Has had some flack for his first few performances for Saints, but he looked pretty good to me today. Had some good overlaps with Puncheon in the first half and has decent pace. I'd hate for people who didn't go today to assume he is always crap. Cheers for that Arizona, it sounded like he had a good game, seemed to play well & have a good understanding with Puncheon. That's the impression I got from the commentary today anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilsburydoughboy Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Is he not on loan to us from Norwich? if so how is he allowed to play against his home team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Is he not on loan to us from Norwich? if so how is he allowed to play against his home team? The released him and we signed him on a 6 month deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilsburydoughboy Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 The released him and we signed him on a 6 month deal. That would explain it then.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Agree - and he hasn't been bad in his other games (just most fans who don't go to games assume he's damaged goods -made worse by the fact that he was released by a club perceived to be smaller than us). Though he sometimes dozes off and isn't the most vocal of players (I bet AP's "quiet dressingroom" comments are especially directed at Semi) he's comfortable on the ball and gets forward well. Would have loved if Lallana had converted his assist (having run half the pitch). The odd time Norwich broke the funeral parlour atmosphere was to taunt Semi (to the Agbonlahor chant with load of sh*te thrown in), so fair play for staying focussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Forever Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 I am looking forward to seeing this team next week at SMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Was his best performance today, I think he is a decent option but most of the clever play on our right hand side was coming from Puncheon creating all sorts of space for Ostemebor, fair play to the lad for getting up and down the line so much, really stretched Norwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Whenever I have seen him in the past (for Norwich) I thought that he was a cracking little RB and exactly what we needed ! Not trying to be 'wise after the event' but I am not surprised that he is beginning to get good ratings ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Why is he now called Semi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Why is he now called Semi? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/3165670.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Ahh, clearer now. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 20 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Think he is the first ever di-anal player to play for Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Did Puncheon play on the right all match then? Sorry, bit off-topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 I always liked him but when we signed him I was worried - Pardew clearly wasn't convinced or he would have given him a longer contract - but thankfully he has performed quite well at RB so far. Semi-Fonte-Seaborne-Harding As our defence for next season. Looks more than capable of winning the title IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 20 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Did Puncheon play on the right all match then? Sorry, bit off-topic! Yes. He got through 1 on 1 at one point but didn't shoot. Just kept on and on running until the ball bounced off their goalie. Frustrating. Norwich, by the way, gave a superb display of how NOT to play with 10 men. Soooooooo much space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Yes. He got through 1 on 1 at one point but didn't shoot. Just kept on and on running until the ball bounced off their goalie. Frustrating. Norwich, by the way, gave a superb display of how NOT to play with 10 men. Soooooooo much space. Cheers. At least with Puncheon and Lallana in the wide roles you have the option of swapping them round if things aren't working. I wouldn't fancy Waigo or Antonio on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR Boy Saint Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/3165670.stm Sorry, still don't get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 hats off to otsemobor today, from what i could gather, had a good game! been a biit critical as do appreciate thomas' qualities but hey, well played! long may it continue.... Up the Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 I was quite critical after seeing him at Millwall and Exeter, but to be fair he played alright today. Seemed well up for it against his old team. Point to prove I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 Why is he now called Semi? because he give Arizona one (semi that is) (add smiley face thingy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 20 February, 2010 Share Posted 20 February, 2010 I was quite critical after seeing him at Millwall and Exeter, but to be fair he played alright today. Seemed well up for it against his old team. Point to prove I guess. I think so, thats what I said before game, Pardew could see he'd be up for it so was willing to give him chance. To be fair, we've got a pretty strong nucleus of players now with QUALITY competion all over the pitch, just hope we havent left it too late to peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 20 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 20 February, 2010 because he give Arizona one (semi that is) (add smiley face thingy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 21 February, 2010 Share Posted 21 February, 2010 Sorry, still don't get it? I thought it was only me that didn't understand the relevance of the article! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Lizzard Posted 21 February, 2010 Share Posted 21 February, 2010 I thought it was only me that didn't understand the relevance of the article! Really? It stands out a mile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumuah Posted 21 February, 2010 Share Posted 21 February, 2010 Really? It stands out a mile! A semi stands out a mile....? He's in the wrong job then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 21 February, 2010 Share Posted 21 February, 2010 Why is he now called Semi? As no one else seems to want to answer you, I will. His name sounds like Ot-SEMI-bor HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 21 February, 2010 Share Posted 21 February, 2010 Originally Posted by SAR Boy Saint Sorry, still don't get it? I thought it was only me that didn't understand the relevance of the article! Heard it used before, semi-detached, ie. Not all there, not the brightest. Similar to bungalow but showing other assets. Nothing up top, everything down below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 21 February, 2010 Share Posted 21 February, 2010 From BBC I Player it seemed to me he was going forward with step overs and assisted Lallana when he hit the post. He also did the same for Puncheon who then did well with a burst of speed to get around a defender to cross for Barnard to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 21 February, 2010 Share Posted 21 February, 2010 As no one else seems to want to answer you, I will. His name sounds like Ot-SEMI-bor HTH I thought it referred to the piccy in that article... seems excited about something no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 22 February, 2010 Share Posted 22 February, 2010 Sadly couldn't make Carrow on Saturday but my Norwich friends said that's better than he'd played for them all season so all credit to him for beating the abuse. Good surging run for Lallana hitting the post. Hopefully a change of environment is working for him. I have actually seen him live for both Norwich and Saints about 7 times and go to most of Saints games and had a poor start but did show improvement against Stockport and if he continues to build on Saturday and gains consistency then very happy to eat my past words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 22 February, 2010 Share Posted 22 February, 2010 From BBC I Player it seemed to me he was going forward with step overs and assisted Lallana when he hit the post. He also did the same for Puncheon who then did well with a burst of speed to get around a defender to cross for Barnard to score. The second goal was set up by a smart backheel by Morgan to give Puncheon the time and space to get behind the defence, perhaps the forward ball came from Semi though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 22 February, 2010 Share Posted 22 February, 2010 Puncheon is a terrific signing for us. Pace and real quality as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 22 February, 2010 Share Posted 22 February, 2010 I thought he had looked good when they played us & was surprised that he was so easy to sign albeit on a 'to end of contract' basis. My Norwich supporting staff were quite dismissive of him & one expressed delight that he'd gone. That's one sad b*gger this morning then (they're lucky I'm at a show in NEC for the week but phone abuse has been nearly as good!).On saturday I wrote in my brief summary that I thought he was good despite being subjected to abuse from the peasants...linked well with Puncheon, quick to get forward & back...didn't really put a foot wrong. I get the impression he'll enjoy our style of football & it will be good to have a genuine right back in his prime to go forward with. Not knocking Lloydy (going to be good for us in the future in midfield) or Thomas but don't think either would have complemented the side in the way Semi did on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted 23 February, 2010 Share Posted 23 February, 2010 As no one else seems to want to answer you, I will. His name sounds like Ot-SEMI-bor HTH Or may be he used a "semi automatic" walter PPK to shoot him in the buttocks :-) OK OK just getting my hat & coat !!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 27 February, 2010 Share Posted 27 February, 2010 Also had a v. good game today - looked sharp and closed things down without being agressive and got forward well. Knowing we had width on the right also allowed Puncheon to cut inside. He needed a fresh start and he's repaying the faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genk Posted 27 February, 2010 Share Posted 27 February, 2010 I had seen him play at Millwall, Exeter and against Stockport. Didn't think he was that great based on those games but today was fantastic. I think he needed time to bed in like alot of the signings. Learn other players games. Now looks great. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 27 February, 2010 Share Posted 27 February, 2010 Did Puncheon play on the right all match then? Sorry, bit off-topic! Yes. He got through 1 on 1 at one point but didn't shoot. Just kept on and on running until the ball bounced off their goalie. Frustrating. Norwich, by the way, gave a superb display of how NOT to play with 10 men. Soooooooo much space. Sorry - don't think he did.. Puncheon played the last 10 minutes of the 1st half on left? Then swapped a little with Lallana every now and then in the 2nd half although played mostly on the right in the 2nd half.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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