Greenridge Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 19 year old Alex Pearce http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=10814 I wonder if they have a spare Right Back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Thank God that the message has finally penetrated that we needed to address our defensive frailties. Welcome to the Saints, Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 19 year old Alex Pearce http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=10814 I wonder if they have a spare Right Back? Sounds like a good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizzpop Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Guess Killers not coming back as quick as we'd hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Guess Killers not coming back as quick as we'd hope Or at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Sounds like a good move. FFS. This has Lowe's fingerprints all over it. The last CB we had from Reading was a useless twonk and why should we have their cast offs. I won't be attending until we buy better players. We're destined for the drop, mark my words. Lowe Out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 (edited) Sounds like a good move....not sure why Reading would want to off-load a player who's played 8 times for their first team this season though.... It's not as if they need to ship players for financial reasons like we do. Edited 30 October, 2008 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 FFS. This has Lowe's fingerprints all over it. The last CB we had from Reading was a useless twonk and why should we have their cast offs. I won't be attending until we buy better players. We're destined for the drop, mark my words. Lowe Out. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnutman Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 19 year old Alex Pearce http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=10814 I wonder if they have a spare Right Back? Guess pearce will play CB allowing cork to go to RB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 FFS. This has Lowe's fingerprints all over it. The last CB we had from Reading was a useless twonk and why should we have their cast offs. Bennett? Did he have one sh1te game, get left out for ages, and then played well for a few games before we had to let go of him, reluctantly as it transpired.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 FFS. This has Lowe's fingerprints all over it. The last CB we had from Reading was a useless twonk and why should we have their cast offs. I won't be attending until we buy better players. We're destined for the drop, mark my words. Lowe Out. Thats the spirit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWY Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Another Kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 From Reading's OS: "Pearce makes Southampton move Posted on: Thu 30 Oct 2008 Reading defender Alex Pearce has agreed to join Championship side Southampton on loan until 1st January. During the loan period Reading face the Saints on both 22nd November and 28th December, but Alex will not be permitted to play in either fixture. Alex can be recalled by Steve Coppell at any time after the first month of the loan - in keeping with League regulations. Director of Football Nick Hammond told readingfc.co.uk, "Alex is a very talented young centre half who needs to be playing regular first team football at this stage of his development. "With this loan he is joining a good club with good people, and the experience should get him right up to speed and ready if Steve Coppell wishes to recall him." The 19-year-old centre back has made 42(+8 ) career appearances so far, including 7(+5) for the Royals; the remainder while on loan at Northampton, Bournemouth and Norwich over the last two seasons. He had a run in the first team during the early part of this season, and his last appearance was in the Carling Cup defeat to Stoke on 23rd September." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Bennett? Did he have one sh1te game, get left out for ages, and then played well for a few games before we had to let go of him, reluctantly as it transpired.... Indeed! Bennett came back and played very well for us. Our best CB pairing last season was him and Davies. They were immense when we were hammering Hull 4-0 at home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Sounds like a good move....not sure why Reading would want to off-load a player who's played 8 times for their first team this season though.... It's not as if they need to ship players for financial reasons like we do. They might, this might be sort of a helping hand in advance mightent it? A sort of down payment in advance. Think that Everton are renewing interest in Hunt, Reading will carry out their plan for Surman and we get a helping hand now to promote the deal. I'd go that way if I was running the club:cool::cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le-Gend Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Future makeweight in Surman going to Reading in January ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 I hate to be negative over a signing, but another 19 year old with bugger all experience is not what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Morph seems to rate him.... http://hobnob.royals.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=81706&sid=8c184b80c2d7c9020b2e3b14e3ea6e11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Good luck to him... I'll assume that Rupert signed him (as we all know Ruperts making all the football decisions now :roll:) on the basis that he's a ginge and thus looks a bit like Svensson...ergo he must play just like him too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 I hate to be negative over a signing, but another 19 year old with bugger all experience is not what we need. 42 league appearances is not completely inexperienced, more appearances than many currently in the team. Sounds like a reasonably decent move this one, only slight problem may be if he gets recalled at end of November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Mike Wilde said in his programme notes on Tuesday that we were close to signing a new CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 I hate to be negative over a signing, but another 19 year old with bugger all experience is not what we need. He's had a few first team games and as I keep telling you 19 isn't all that young. Morgan is 18, he hadn't much first team experience and he's doing OK; Don't think Jack Cork had any either, he's not so dusty,Lallana had 2 first team games before this season. This is a good signing because we don't have enough centre backs. Probably play with Lancashire with Perry being consigned to the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 42 league appearances is not completely inexperienced, more appearances than many currently in the team. Sounds like a reasonably decent move this one, only slight problem may be if he gets recalled at end of November. ...and we play Reading twice in the loan period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 42 league appearances is not completely inexperienced, more appearances than many currently in the team. Sounds like a reasonably decent move this one, only slight problem may be if he gets recalled at end of November. 42 yes, but less than a dozen at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Mike Wilde said in his programme notes on Tuesday that we were close to signing a new CB What Wilde in stating truth scandal, how can that be.Perhaps he was also stating the truth about SJ's ultimatum ,what a shocker, that'd upset a few apple carts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 He's had a few first team games and as I keep telling you 19 isn't all that young. Morgan is 18, he hadn't much first team experience and he's doing OK; Don't think Jack Cork had any either, he's not so dusty,Lallana had 2 first team games before this season. This is a good signing because we don't have enough centre backs. Probably play with Lancashire with Perry being consigned to the bench. Jack Cork played all last season in the Championship for S****horpe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le-Gend Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 42 yes, but less than a dozen at this level. Which is unfortunately still more than most of our squad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Jack Cork played all last season in the Championship for S****horpe. Great, thanks for the info; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Whoopie, another light weight kid to fit in with Lowe's masterplan. No offenece intended to the player, but we need experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 FFS. This has Lowe's fingerprints all over it. The last CB we had from Reading was a useless twonk and why should we have their cast offs. I won't be attending until we buy better players. We're destined for the drop, mark my words. Lowe Out. I lol'd anyway AP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 FFS. This has Lowe's fingerprints all over it. The last CB we had from Reading was a useless twonk and why should we have their cast offs. I won't be attending until we buy better players. We're destined for the drop, mark my words. Lowe Out. Bennett was poop, started to play better, then we got rid of him! Strange decision but that seems to be the SFC/Lowe mantra - strange decisions. Can’t understand why we can’t get in more experienced loans, rather than kids. Defence needs experience. Let’s hope he’s ok though as they clearly know more than we do - though their track record so far hasn't been great. Obviously Svensson’s proving to be more crocked than first anticipated (Tricky to foresee that one!) and the sale of Andy Davies is proving to be ‘f*ck up decision of the season!’ I wonder how much we've shelled out in agent fees, loan fees, etc. compared to the paltry million we got back (which probably didn't even cover costs) for Andy Davies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfclegend Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 FFS. This has Lowe's fingerprints all over it. The last CB we had from Reading was a useless twonk and why should we have their cast offs. I won't be attending until we buy better players. We're destined for the drop, mark my words. Lowe Out. tbf on alan bennett he was shocking against palace but when he got back in the team he played quite well so i don't know what your on about mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yate Saint Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Guess pearce will play CB allowing cork to go to RB? That's a good shout that. I think that would work better. But only of course if this new guy is any good. Played a fair amount of games this season for Reading, so can't be that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 tbf on alan bennett he was shocking against palace but when he got back in the team he played quite well so i don't know what your on about mate I think he's being Sarky (re: Alain Perrin). He usually talks sh*t anyway! :smt048 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 only saints could sign a silly amount of CBs and still be ****e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Can’t understand why we can’t get in more experienced loans, rather than kids. Defence needs experience. Let’s hope he’s ok though as they clearly know more than we do - though their track record so far hasn't been great. Obviously Svensson’s proving to be more crocked than first anticipated (Tricky to foresee that one!) and the sale of Andy Davies is proving to be ‘f*ck up decision of the season!’ I wonder how much we've shelled out in agent fees, loan fees, etc. compared to the paltry million we got back (which probably didn't even cover costs) for Andy Davies!! Davies is still injured, don't think he's likely to be fit this side of Christmas so that's really a great piece of business. 1.3 million for a crock and the salary saved, honestly it's nothing to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Good and a much needed signing. Reading fans rate him a lot. Re: Pearce Joins Saints on Loan double d, 30 Oct 2008 12:51 Ithought something happened to him he was playing amazing then just dissappearfed. hope he does play for saints hes a class defender and i do prefer him to ivar however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Bennett was poop, started to play better, then we got rid of him! Strange decision but that seems to be the SFC/Lowe mantra - strange decisions. Can’t understand why we can’t get in more experienced loans, rather than kids. Defence needs experience. Let’s hope he’s ok though as they clearly know more than we do - though their track record so far hasn't been great. Obviously Svensson’s proving to be more crocked than first anticipated (Tricky to foresee that one!) and the sale of Andy Davies is proving to be ‘f*ck up decision of the season!’ I wonder how much we've shelled out in agent fees, loan fees, etc. compared to the paltry million we got back (which probably didn't even cover costs) for Andy Davies!! Bennett was send before Lowe came back so you can't blame that one on him. Anyway, seems like a sensible signing but he should have been brought in straight after Lancashire's red card and two match ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Is he good... Is he bad... He's too young... Yadda yadda yadda.... Why don't we just wait and see what the lad can do before passing judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob40 Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 we need a big lump, is he a big lump? I would also agree that this looks like the first part of the Surman deal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 we need a big lump, is he a big lump? I would also agree that this looks like the first part of the Surman deal.....do you think so? Surely Surman would be looking to greater things than Reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965onwards Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 When will people stop making Surman out to be something he is not,he is an average player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 I hate to be negative over a signing, but another 19 year old with bugger all experience is not what we need. Exactly. We needed experience, and preferably at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 When will people stop making Surman out to be something he is not,he is an average player. By general footballing standards, you are correct. However, he is one of OUR better players by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 (edited) Davies is still injured, don't think he's likely to be fit this side of Christmas so that's really a great piece of business. 1.3 million for a crock and the salary saved, honestly it's nothing to complain about. I'd disagree. Bennett was send before Lowe came back so you can't blame that one on him. Anyway, seems like a sensible signing but he should have been brought in straight after Lancashire's red card and two match ban. I didn't say it was Lowe at that time, just that the SFC/Lowe mantra seems to be of "strange decisions"...nothing more than that! Edited 30 October, 2008 by Gordon Mockles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 42 yes, but less than a dozen at this level. Not true, 18 actually at this level or above (played for Reading twice while they were in the Prem in FA Cup games), 5 league starts this season, plus 11 for Norwich. All of the remaining games were played in League One where we will be playing next season unless something drastic changes soon. Good solid experience in my view, very similar figures and loans to Jack Cork who has proved to be one of our best signings. By the way do I smell the involvement of Stuart Gray in this move with his Northampton links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Is he good... Is he bad... He's too young... Yadda yadda yadda.... Why don't we just wait and see what the lad can do before passing judgement. Far far to sensible and non-judgemental, can't be having that on here - get with the plot mate...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Usual suspects keen to say he's no good before we know anything... Let's wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizzpop Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 Does anyone know who this trialist is as mentioned in the echo, scored against Hoddles 11, Molami Bokoto ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 30 October, 2008 Share Posted 30 October, 2008 i bet he is ****e.. to be fair, any team who left the prem last season and in our league are hardly going to loan out any one decent to us are they!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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