sambosa75 Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 Was up at Staplewood today watching my nephew play for the under 13s against Reading. On the pitch behind me the squad minus the starting XI yesterday were involved in a game being overlooked by Wilkins. A few tasty challenges going in, was good to see the players training at such high intensity. The starting XI then walked over having been to the gym. Was good to see Alex OC, Lambert and Jaidi in particular paying close attention to the game my nephew was involved in. I noticed about 20 minutes later Nigel Adkins was standing a few yards away to my left watching the game as well. He only stayed for 10 minutes or so but it was good to see the manager of the club taking an interest in the kids. Paul Williams is my nephews team coach. Great to see such a model pro involved still with the club despite his relatively short association as a player with us. He's really vocal and the kids all love playing for him. My god he's a unit these days though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 I loved Paul Williams! He took no ****. In our 4-2 win at Chelsea I remember a huge hoof from him that ran through to Pahars who scored I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 I loved Paul Williams! He took no ****. In our 4-2 win at Chelsea I remember a huge hoof from him that ran through to Pahars who scored I think. He was a rock that day. Good old Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 My god he's a unit these days though! Be more specific.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeismyname Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 Nice to hear. I was there officiating on the U14s game and apparently Nige and Andy Crosby watched that for a while too. I didn't notice (obviously concentrating too hard ) and the only way I knew the first team was there was that I was parked next to a car with the numberplate F6NTE hahaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 27 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 27 February, 2011 Nice to hear. I was there officiating on the U14s game and apparently Nige and Andy Crosby watched that for a while too. I didn't notice (obviously concentrating too hard ) and the only way I knew the first team was there was that I was parked next to a car with the numberplate F6NTE hahaa Yeah I saw that. Lallana has got something like ADZ L20 as well. Nice Range Rover Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 ADZ L20? Lolzzzz!!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 Paul Williams works for Saints then? Used to coach his nipper who was pretty handy for his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 Was up at Staplewood today watching my nephew play for the under 13s against Reading. I was there officiating on the U14s game Neither of you going to tell us anything about the games then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 Do they still let the public in for training sessions? Or have tours of the facilities? Quite fancy going there at some point to have a look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 Or have tours of the facilities?. Not particularly impressive relative to other clubs at the moment. Would only be worth going on a tour when construction is finished on the training ground in the summer of 2012. I doubt they'd do public tours then though, probably a video tour on Saints player is the best you will get. The development will have a similar(ish) spec to this and is designed by the same people... http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2xx87_chelsea-training-centre-in-cobham_sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeismyname Posted 27 February, 2011 Share Posted 27 February, 2011 Neither of you going to tell us anything about the games then? Haha sorry. Our U14s won 7-3, 2 goals in literally the first 3 mins. They play four 20 min quarters and it was 2-0 at the end of the first quarter. No goals in the second. Reading got one back from a poor kick from our keeper. We then scored 5 in the last two quarters, also missing a penalty and Reading got one from another keeping error on our part. Deserved win in the end. I've officiated on the U13s as well twice in the last few weeks and must say that our left back (Olly I think he's called) looks a brilliant prospect as does our right back and the striker who is the tallest player in the team (if anyone can work out who they are!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 28 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 28 February, 2011 Haha sorry. Our U14s won 7-3, 2 goals in literally the first 3 mins. They play four 20 min quarters and it was 2-0 at the end of the first quarter. No goals in the second. Reading got one back from a poor kick from our keeper. We then scored 5 in the last two quarters, also missing a penalty and Reading got one from another keeping error on our part. Deserved win in the end. I've officiated on the U13s as well twice in the last few weeks and must say that our left back (Olly I think he's called) looks a brilliant prospect as does our right back and the striker who is the tallest player in the team (if anyone can work out who they are!). No player called Olly in the 13's and out of the whole XI the left back and the striker (who is the smallest player in the team!) are probably the weak links although I feel a bit guilty saying that given their ages. The tallest players in the side are probably the 2 centre backs. Under 13's won 2-0 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 28 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 28 February, 2011 Dont I feel silly. My nephew plays for the Under 12's not the Under 13's. Sorry Georgie... I'm sure your judgement on those lads in the 13's is sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 Good to see this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 I was hoping this was going to be one of those, "I saw an athletic looking black man with an earing and some shiny trainers" threads. But Paul Williams will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 Haha sorry. Our U14s won 7-3, 2 goals in literally the first 3 mins. They play four 20 min quarters and it was 2-0 at the end of the first quarter. No goals in the second. Reading got one back from a poor kick from our keeper. We then scored 5 in the last two quarters, also missing a penalty and Reading got one from another keeping error on our part. Deserved win in the end. I've officiated on the U13s as well twice in the last few weeks and must say that our left back (Olly I think he's called) looks a brilliant prospect as does our right back and the striker who is the tallest player in the team (if anyone can work out who they are!). I hope you booed this keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 I hope you booed this keeper. That is actually a great idea. It'll help them acclimatise should they graduate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge_B Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 I hope you booed this keeper. He's had his chances, I expect. I'm fed up with persisting with whoever he is, it's time we let someone else have a go probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 No player called Olly in the 13's and out of the whole XI the left back and the striker (who is the smallest player in the team!) are probably the weak links although I feel a bit guilty saying that given their ages. The tallest players in the side are probably the 2 centre backs. Under 13's won 2-0 though. Could be Olly Harfield who is left footed and right age and at the academy. Played for Baddesley with my nipper...stood out at that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 28 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 28 February, 2011 (edited) I was hoping this was going to be one of those, "I saw an athletic looking black man with an earing and some shiny trainers" threads. But Paul Williams will do. Dan Seabourne was wearing a flat cap if it helps. Forgot to say Hoskins was looking very sharp. Quite small in build but looks very handy. Edited 28 February, 2011 by sambosa75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 Dan Seaborne was wearing a flat cap if it helps. Must be taking fashion advice from Paul Tisdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 It's good to hear Strong Black Willo is still at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 Not particularly impressive relative to other clubs at the moment. Which clubs - all in the Premiership perhaps? Still, at least we can feel superior to Pompey's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 February, 2011 Share Posted 28 February, 2011 Which clubs - all in the Premiership perhaps? Most Premier League clubs and quite a few Championship clubs. Saints have fallen a long way behind, hence the need for the new development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 1 March, 2011 Share Posted 1 March, 2011 Not particularly impressive relative to other clubs at the moment. Would only be worth going on a tour when construction is finished on the training ground in the summer of 2012. I doubt they'd do public tours then though, probably a video tour on Saints player is the best you will get. The development will have a similar(ish) spec to this and is designed by the same people... http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2xx87_chelsea-training-centre-in-cobham_sport Not going to waste 9 mins 24 secs of my life watching the Chelsea thing ... but does it have a shooting range ... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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