paulwantsapint Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Simple best player you have seen either signed from foreign club or best foreigner signed Marian Pahars Killer Eyal Berkovic Claus Antti Niemi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Keegan! Well... If I'd been alive to see it anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Ivan Golac... I still remember his thighs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Does MLT count as a foreign import? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Jim Steele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fareham saint phil Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Ivan Golac was better than most realise, you had to see him to appreciate him, after thast we have been lucky with Killer. Claus, Antti but to me the best was only here a short time Ronnie Eklund he was amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkers Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 We've had some greats - but none better than Ivan Golac. Ronnie Ekelund would have been but for injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Golac without a shadow of doubt. I'll exclude KK as an "import" although he was signed from a foreign club.After Golac it would be Michael Svennson. Ekelund might have been in the running if only he had stayed and fulfilled his potential.Great shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Best seen? Niemi Pahars Killer (Briefly ) The other Svennson Claus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Golac ( or Skacel ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Niemi for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Another vote for Golac!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Surely Claus has to be up there for the length of time he was 1st choice CB although my peronal fave would be Pahars purely for the exitement and enjoyment he gave us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Stimp Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Does Niemi really count as an import... we signed him from Hearts... hardly foreign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Stimp Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Speaking of which... Genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Talking of foreign imports signed from Hearts, Rudi Skacel scored a hat-trick for them yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Golac by an absolute country mile!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintquin Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Another one for Golac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Egil ostenstad? Trond soldvelt? Stig Johansson? Ulrich van gobbell? Patrice Colletier? Thats my top 5 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 how could i forget hassan kachloul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Ali Dia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homesick-saint Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Golac then Killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Ron Davies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Markus... (...then Golac cos Ekelund never quite became the legend he could have been). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Agustin Delgado anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right sider Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Golac, then KK then Pahars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Anders svensson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Agustin Delgado anyone? Kleber Chala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 (edited) Does Niemi really count as an import... we signed him from Hearts... hardly foreign The question posed was : Simple best player you have seen either signed from foreign club or best foreigner signed Golac is nearly untouchable except Pahars was so good he would have to run him close. Then Niemi, Michael Svennson, Lundekvam, Berkovic, Kachloul, Tessem and Ostenstad with a special mention for Ekelund. Agree 100% with Badger, he was potentially a superb signing. I was gutted when he got injured. In fact we could have a whole team and damned good it would be as well Niemi Golac, Claus, Killer, Colleter Tessem , Ekelund, Berkovic Kachloul Pahars, Ostenstad Subs : Grobbelar, A Svennson, Soltvedt, Van Gobbel, Fernandes, Morgan, El Khalej Would probably end up with Ivan on the right wing and Tessem at right back but never mind ! Oh, Dani Rodrigues was another potentially very good player, shame he broke his ankle twice:( Biggest disappointments were probably Kanchelskis and Delgado. Edited 25 October, 2010 by chrisobee Some smart arse noticed I named Tessem twice :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizzpop Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 ostlund monkou and Niemi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StVince1966 Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 golac was a class player his understanding with mick channon for a season or so was amazing i was behind the net at the archers when he scored that goal against wba i ducked when it hit the net brilliant. but for me marian was the greatest foreign player a true legend who gave everything for the cause sad finish to his career here but for me will never be forgotten! my mums favourite aswell and shes been a saints fan 76 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulstersaint Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 1. Golac 2. Svenson M 3. Pahars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallBoy Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 For me it has to be Marian. We plucked him from total obscurity and he instantly became a top class premiership player. He had pace, courage, skill, two good feet (was he right or left footed?) and a killer instinct in front of goal. He could light up a game by himself. Such a shame that it ended so ignominiously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Ivan Golac great defender and he could have done a job as manager, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 1. Golac 2. Svenson M 3. Pahars This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Pahars was one of the most technically gifted players i've ever seen at Saints - his turning and trickery always caught defenders out. Too young to have seen Golac, but Killer and Claus were a quality CB pairing, a force to be reckoned with. Probably those 3 would be my top picks, although Niemi was absolute quality as well, one of the best keepers in Europe when he was playing for us imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildgoose Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 We've had some greats - but none better than Ivan Golac. Ronnie Ekelund would have been but for injury. Spot on! Then Pahars for me I think...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSparky Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Golac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 ostlund monkou and Niemi Oh yes, how could I forget Monkou was Dutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Golac. Did we sign Dave Watson from Werder Bremen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 Golac. Did we sign Dave Watson from Werder Bremen? Yes, he joined them from Man City but only stayed 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 24 October, 2010 Share Posted 24 October, 2010 1. Golac 2. Keegan 3. Killer 4. Pahars 5. Niemi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 25 October, 2010 Share Posted 25 October, 2010 It's got to be Golac, steel, class and charisma - I think we paid about £50K for him which is incredible! Like StVince1966 one of my best memories is the absolute net buster he scored against WBA which I was lucky enough to see from the middle right of the Milton. When I got home I couldn't wait to see it again on Match of the Day (we didn't have a video at that point), and in the post match interview Motty asked Lawrie Mac what he thought of the goal he replied "I thought that my right winger had a storming game, the only problem was he should have been playing right back!" - classic! Another favourite was Ivan sorting out Alan Gowling (who looked terrified) after he had decided to spend a first half picking on the pint sized Austin Hayes, no room for bullies on a pitch with Golac. After Ivan, for sheer joy it has to be Ronnie Ekeland, I shudder to think what we might have done to sides over a full season with him and Le Tissier in the same side!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 25 October, 2010 Share Posted 25 October, 2010 Talking of foreign imports signed from Hearts, Rudi Skacel scored a hat-trick for them yesterday! The standard of Scottish football summed up in a sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 25 October, 2010 Share Posted 25 October, 2010 (edited) Ivan Golac without a doubt. Superb player. Remember the goal he scored against I think WBA, absolute screamer. Think he was the first overseas player to play in a cup final, League Cup vrs Notts Forrest in '79, beat the two agries in Spurs team by a couple of months...... Edited 25 October, 2010 by Ian the Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 25 October, 2010 Share Posted 25 October, 2010 Ivan Golac without a doubt. Superb player. Remember the goal he scored against I think WBA, absolute screamer. Think he was the first overseas player to play in a cup final, League Cup vrs Notts Forrest in '79, beat the two agries in Spurs team by a couple of months...... Bert Trautmann 1956 ? I was 2 months old, remember it well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 25 October, 2010 Share Posted 25 October, 2010 Niemi Golac, Claus, Killer, Colleter Tessem , Ekelund, Berkovic Kachloul Pahars, Ostenstad Subs : Grobbelar, A Svennson, Soltvedt, Van Gobbel, Tessem, Fernandes, Morgan, El Khalej Tessem's main strength was his ability to fill more than one role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 25 October, 2010 Share Posted 25 October, 2010 Tessem's main strength was his ability to fill more than one role. That is indeed true, so good I named him twice:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcowzer Posted 25 October, 2010 Share Posted 25 October, 2010 Bert Trautmann 1956 ? I was 2 months old, remember it well What about the Robledo brothers, (George; 1951 & 52, and Edwardo, 1952) both Chilean-born internationals who played for Newcastle Utd Bill Perry, left winger for Blackpool in the 'Matthews Final' think he was Australian. and there are bound to be others. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 25 October, 2010 Share Posted 25 October, 2010 Imants Bleidelis Federico Arias Marcelo Sarmiento One of these three IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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