Marian Pahars...

[Dibden Purlieu Saint]

Just sat on the train, which has decided to stop outside Waterloo for a while, and I got thinking about the little guy. What a great little player he was. Best memory has to be the Great Escape season, but also loved his goal against Pompey and the Jaap Stam nutmeg. Little genius.

 

Anyone else miss him as much as I do?

[Junior Mullet]

Just sat on the train, which has decided to stop outside Waterloo for a while, and I got thinking about the little guy. What a great little player he was. Best memory has to be the Great Escape season, but also loved his goal against Pompey and the Jaap Stam nutmeg. Little genius.

 

Anyone else miss him as much as I do?

 

Are you sure you're in London? Really? This post sounds a bit like GM's Last of the Summer Wine analogy, which surely only applies to ex-pats.

[sadoldgit]

Yep, he was a great liitle player. Shame is career ended the way it did with us but that's life. Like you, I prefer to remember his golden moments rather than the sick notes.

Proof if ever it was needed that that are gems out there that don't cost a fortune if you look in the right places.

[doggface]

favorite player since MLT, ****er never accepted me on facebook.

 

i will never get over it

[rolosfc]

His two goals against Everton in the Great Escape season best memory of him. I was discussing his brilliance last Saturday night in fact!

[trousers]

Just sat on the train, which has decided to stop outside Waterloo for a while, and I got thinking about the little guy. What a great little player he was. Best memory has to be the Great Escape season, but also loved his goal against Pompey and the Jaap Stam nutmeg. Little genius.

 

Anyone else miss him as much as I do?

 

Yup. And I'm also stuck between Wimbledon and Waterloo. The only difference in our circumstances being that I was thinking about Peter Purves rather than Marian Pahars.

[david in sweden]

Are you sure you're in London? Really? This post sounds a bit like GM's Last of the Summer Wine analogy, which surely only applies to ex-pats.

 

Strange as it may seem JM ..I had a similar reminisence last week ..(and as an ex-pat myself)... I'm surely allowed to relate this story.

 

I met a business contact from LATVIA, and when the subject came around to football..(what else)... I mentioned both Pahars (and Bleidilis in conversation and he was suitably impressed and spoke admiringly of them).

 

Sadly careers that are cut short by injury never seem complete as a record..(even MLT's who surely could have continued a few more years)...but I thought of Ronnie Elkund too, who took the team by storm for those few months he was with Saints and few have forgotten him...even now.

[Tom28]

free agent isnt he? Only 33...I'm just saying...

[sadoldgit]

Strange as it may seem JM ..I had a similar reminisence last week ..(and as an ex-pat myself)... I'm surely allowed to relate this story.

 

I met a business contact from LATVIA, and when the subject came around to football..(what else)... I mentioned both Pahars (and Bleidilis in conversation and he was suitably impressed and spoke admiringly of them).

 

Sadly careers that are cut short by injury never seem complete as a record..(even MLT's who surely could have continued a few more years)...but I thought of Ronnie Elkund too, who took the team by storm for those few months he was with Saints and few have forgotten him...even now.

 

Ah Ronnie! It took longer to sign him than his actual career with us from what I remember, but what a quality player!

[Fergie]

I remember when i was a lot younger playing Derby at the dell, think it was the 3-3 game and pahars scored a 30 yard left footed goal to the top right corner of the goal, was awesome.

 

Pompey goal will always make me smile...and last day of the season a while ago when we relegated wimbledon from the prem, bridge scored a free-kick and pahars ran the length of the field to score in the last couple minutes.

 

I think the shop should make a video of all pahars goal and highlights, i for one would buy it for sure

[thesaint sfc]

I cried when he said goodbye to the fans I can remember some attractive woman looking at me like 'WTF'. If only she understood

[Saint dyer]

After matty, Marian is my fave. Never forget the 1-0 win against Charlton at stmarys. Bullet header!!

[Whitey Grandad]

I'll never forgive that Swindon player who crocked him pre-season.

[Bucks Saint]

Goal at Chelsea will linger for me too, but have watched the goal against Pompey many many times. LOL at Redkrapp moaning at the press conference afterwards !

[The9]

I saw every match Latvia have ever played in a major championships thanks to Marians sort-of participating.

 

Three matches at Euro 2004, and a pile of pics of him warming up and coming on to amble around for 15 minutes when obviously still injured.

 

I also have a "non-authentic but sold outside the Euro 2004 venues from official adidas merchandise stalls" Latvia shirt, think it cost me £60 with the exchange rate and I've worn it about 3 times.

 

Skate goal and Old Trafford nutmegs stand out for me as I wasn't at the Everton match.

[RedAndWhite91]

Marian Pahars was my favourite player growing up (behind Le Tiss of course). I met him round a friend's house, my friend's Dad was selling him a car. Absolute legend, I was star struck (I was only about 8...). Nice bloke from what I can remember, took time out from car buying to have a chat and a photo. LEGEND.

[John B]

Just sat on the train, which has decided to stop outside Waterloo for a while, and I got thinking about the little guy. What a great little player he was. Best memory has to be the Great Escape season, but also loved his goal against Pompey and the Jaap Stam nutmeg. Little genius.

 

Anyone else miss him as much as I do?

 

No dont care a toss

[Saint_clark]

I cried when he said goodbye to the fans I can remember some attractive woman looking at me like 'WTF'. If only she understood

 

You had your hand on her tits.

[Littlelat17]

I'll never forgive that Swindon player who crocked him pre-season.

 

Me neither, Rory Fallon booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Dibden Purlieu Saint]

No dont care a toss

 

Some trolls just can't stay away from commenting. Seriously, put the mouse down, go outside and enjoy yourself. There's a big, fun world out there.

[John B]

Some trolls just can't stay away from commenting. Seriously, put the mouse down, go outside and enjoy yourself. There's a big, fun world out there.

 

Perhaps you should do the same but you did ask the question to which I replied honestly.

 

I think tossas like you who try try to police the forum should be banned

 

Everybody knows Pahars was a very good player but like so many is in the past

Edited 11 March, 2010 by John B

[The9]

Some trolls just can't stay away from commenting. Seriously, put the mouse down, go outside and enjoy yourself. There's a big, fun world out there.

 

There might be in Dibden Purlieu, but I'm overlooking Eastleigh train station, here.

[hackedoff]

There might be in Dibden Purlieu, but I'm overlooking Eastleigh train station, here.

 

Believe me, theres sod all in Dibden Purlieu.

[red and white saint]

Great player always remember his two goals against Everton in the great esapce and when we beat chelsea away 4-2 on new years day and he made John Terry look an absouloute idiot.

[Window Cleaner]

Great player always remember his two goals against Everton in the great esapce and when we beat chelsea away 4-2 on new years day and he made John Terry look an absouloute idiot.

 

pity he didn't sh*g Terry's Mrs whilst he was at it.That man would be a real folk hero.

[alpine_saint]

Yep, I miss the little fella too...

[sotonjoe]

favorite player since MLT, ****er never accepted me on facebook.

 

i will never get over it

 

try brian stock

[corsacar saint]

Apparently the manager[Latvian] of the car wash next to Asda in town, is a personal friend of Marian Pahars, and still speaks to him on a regular basis. MP now lives in Latvia,but owns a restaurant in London, which is run for him by a manager.

[As a side note I recommend that particular car wash].

[LatvianTolix]

Me neither, Rory Fallon booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

So was it Fallon who did it???

[SNSUN]

Talking of relegation-saviours, Mickey Evans was another. Always felt sorry for him, came in, did the job, then got sold back to where he came from. I remember some people saying he wasn't Premiership quality, but his cameo kept us going for an extra few years. Signing players like Mickey and Marian are what makes manager's reputations. (Clearly the opposite can be said about certain managers when you think of the Olivier Bernards of this world...) Fingers crossed that we can now sign a gem that makes the difference and gets us promoted. (Puncheon perhaps...)

[funkymojo44]

Perhaps you should do the same but you did ask the question to which I replied honestly.

 

I think tossas like you who try try to police the forum should be banned

 

Everybody knows Pahars was a very good player but like so many is in the past

 

See the forum is it's usual self.

 

Nice to reminisce every so often. Pahars was quite possibly one of the most naturally gifted players we've had since the Premiership years.

 

Favourite memory has to be the diving header against Everton in the great escape season.

[Littlelat17]

So was it Fallon who did it???

 

Pretty sure, my memory isnt deceiving me and it was him

[oxfordshire_saint]

I saw every match Latvia have ever played in a major championships thanks to Marians sort-of participating.

 

Three matches at Euro 2004, and a pile of pics of him warming up and coming on to amble around for 15 minutes when obviously still injured.

 

I also have a "non-authentic but sold outside the Euro 2004 venues from official adidas merchandise stalls" Latvia shirt, think it cost me £60 with the exchange rate and I've worn it about 3 times.

 

Skate goal and Old Trafford nutmegs stand out for me as I wasn't at the Everton match.

 

Pah, I've got the authentic 2004 Adidas Latvia home shirt

 

Couldn't get it printed though

[The9]

Pah, I've got the authentic 2004 Adidas Latvia home shirt

 

Couldn't get it printed though

 

Where's the badge ? Middle or right ? Embroidered or screenprinted ?

[St Landrew]

I never dream about football, but last night, I dreamed I was watching a game about Saints playing european opposition. It was pretty much our present side, but just behind the strikers was Marian Pahars. He whizzed all over the park, and at times went into the crowd to get the ball back, and was man of the match. He was interviewed afterwards too, and he replied to every question in his thoughtful way. Saints played in their original red sash strip. It was quite good fun.

[oxfordshire_saint]

Where's the badge ? Middle or right ? Embroidered or screenprinted ?

 

It's a central badge but screenprinted.

 

Got it off Subside who were doing all of the Euro 2004 kits prior to the tournament, so I'd hope it's authentic! Colour hasn't faded and the badge is still going strong!

[Arizona]

I like this version best:

 

http://www.soccerbox.com/nationalteams/latvia/latvia-home-shirt.html

 

Can't seem to find it on a site that does name printing though.

[saintalton]

marian was the topic of the best conversation i have ever overheard. i was walking back to my seat on the train after charlton away and a guy around 40 casually said to his mate as i passed where they were sitting "pahars is the only guy i would ever allow join me and the missus in a 3some"

absolute classic

i love the dude but would never allow him anyway near my missus

[Tim Southampton Rover]

You'd keep him all to yourself then?

[SAFE_SAINT]

I also cried when he did his good by lap after the Leicester game. That goal v Derby 3-3 was fantastic.

[eesti matty]

I like this version best:

 

http://www.soccerbox.com/nationalteams/latvia/latvia-home-shirt.html

 

Can't seem to find it on a site that does name printing though.

 

I've got that shirt. I believe they're bringing out a new one soon. I'll check when I'm next in Riga. I should be there in a couple of weeks on the way to London.

[Fan The Flames]

His song also won us the most melodic football singers in the country.

[Saints foreva]

 

 

That was such a sad day.

[Breeny]

I heard that he had a two week trial with Newcastle jets from the Australian A league. Apparently they did not want him !

[get_rich]

I served him in Waitrose once - asked me if he could bring back a box of lightbulbs if they were the wrong ones.....

[Hopkins]

Anybody got any good pictures of him? Especially of him celebrating after that Pompey goal or any of him and Beats?

 

Cheers

[Saint_clark]

Anybody got any good pictures of him? Especially of him celebrating after that Pompey goal or any of him and Beats?

 

Cheers

"Pahars...it's opened up here..."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39662000/jpg/_39662269_pahars_emp300x245.jpg

 

"Marian Pahars makes it 2-0 to Southampton!"

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/uploads/assets/240x359/news/old/5729-6.jpg

 

Only one I could find of Pahars and Beattie had a bloody great Southampton FC watermark in the middle though.

[Dibden Purlieu Saint]

Just found this quote on Wikipedia. Shame the person who put it on can't use capitals properly.

 

"There has been talk recently that marian could be on the verge of a return to former club southampton as an assistant coach."

 

Would love it if he did though.

[trousers]

From the Saints v Norwich build-up thread...

 

Happen to know that Marian Pahars will be at the game tomorrow for the first time in 6 years. Give him a song!

[diggers]

Here's my Marion Anecdote;

Back in 2001 i was living in Spain after flogging a company I used to run. in those days I was relatively flush so I decided it would be a good idea to buy a holiday home back in the Southampton area to stay when we visited the family. The estate agent showed my sister a house in Valley Park Chandlers Ford that she thought would be ideal for us. It turned out to be the Pahars family home. On my next visit back I spoke to the agent and said that I'd like a second viewing, now, even though i lived in Spain i had kept my season ticket and so I was well aware that the day i could make the second viewing was the day after Saints played Blackburn away midweek. As a thoughtful fan I suggested a late morning viewing to let the guy lay in a bit. To cut an already long story short, we liked the house and said to Mrs Pahars that subject to seeing the bedroom I'd be keen on placing an offer. "oh my husbands in bed" she said. "well I've got a plane to catch" says I. "I'll go and ask him if he'll get up so you can see the room" says a very attractive Latvian Mrs Pahars, after an awkward 5 mins at the bottom of the stairs she came down and said in her Russian accent, "sorry, my husband won't get up". So I never did see the bedroom and he lost himself a buyer. I always admired his football but could never get over the arrogance of someone who thought themselves too important to get out of bed at midday when someone had flown a couple of thousand miles to see his bedroom.

Its takes all sorts I suppose..