Matthew Le God Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Linked in the press with a transfer to us to be back-up for Forster. He has now started following Saints on twitter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Good spot fingers crossed was very good at Reading Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Seems fine for a back-up keeper, hopefully we only see him in the League Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Done deal then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Good spot MLG. We haven't had anywhere near enough "ITK Smileys" this transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Looks like the deal will be announced imminently, if the Saints twitter is anything to go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Sky seem to think it's as good as done. Seems like a deal that makes sense all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Good signing this. Decent back up. Just hasn't worked out at Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Announced on FB & twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Chuckle Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Linked in the press with a transfer to us to be back-up for Forster. He has now started following Saints on twitter... That's weird you spotted that? Stalking him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 #Saintsfc have signed goalkeeper Alex McCarthy on a three-year contract from Crystal Palace BBC Solent Sport tweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 He's signed according to the Beeb. Decent signing for a back up keeper. Has made errors but can only get better with Watson, Kelvin and Forster around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Looks fine as back up. Bit of an odd choice for him though - hes never played regularly anywhere. At 26 you'd think he'd want to go somewhere where he'd be No1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Official http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/20160801-announcement-southampton-sign-alex-mccarthy-3219535.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 SSN confirming that this is a done deal. Good back up to have IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Very good signing. Didn't think we'd get someone that talented to be back up to Fraser. I guess he's going to be our league cup and possibly fa cup keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 We've been crying out for a decent permanent GK cover in the PL since we've been back. Now we've sorted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Looks fine as back up. Bit of an odd choice for him though - hes never played regularly anywhere. At 26 you'd think he'd want to go somewhere where he'd be No1. 4 competitions this season, he'll get games with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Official http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/20160801-announcement-southampton-sign-alex-mccarthy-3219535.aspx Good stuff - welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Good signing. Les Reed's quotes in that article properly crack me up though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Decent enough signing, an upgrade on Gazza and Stek. On a side note, extremely sad for someone to stalk potential new signing's activities on social media - get a life. Have you not got Pokemon to catch or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Is this one of the 2 players Guan mentioned we wanted to sign by 9th August ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 SSN confirming that this is a done deal. Good back up to have IMO. Welcome onboard Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Ummmm ...personally I thought Gazza was at least as good and didn't let us down more recently .... Bit of a shame.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Ummmm ...personally I thought Gazza was at least as good and didn't let us down more recently .... Bit of a shame.... He's been here 4 years and hasn't looked good enough to challenge, time for him to get a change of scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Ummmm ...personally I thought Gazza was at least as good and didn't let us down more recently .... Bit of a shame.... You obviously haven't watched any u21 games then. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Welcome Alex. Was a position that needed addressing pretty promptly. Is this one of the 2 players Guan mentioned we wanted to sign by 9th August ? Well, he's a player signed before 9th Aug, so yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Good stuff - welcome aboard! Thanks sweetie, but been around for a year or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Finally, decent back up in goal!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Thanks sweetie, but been around for a year or two And feck me don't we know it![emoji6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Good signing. Was never a fan of Gazza's unfortunately - always looked like he was petrified of making a mistake at Prem level, so he flapped (although he did seem to improve). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Danbert Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 On a side note, extremely sad for someone to stalk potential new signing's activities on social media - get a life. Have you not got Pokemon to catch or something? Go boil your head, honestly, what harm does it do. I'm sure you have an amazingly interesting life too, seeing as you spend a proportion of it posting on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Good signing. Les Reed's quotes in that article properly crack me up though [emoji38] We've now got the best goalkeeping options in the whole league to go alongside the best midfield options in the whole league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 And feck me don't we know it![emoji6] Good signing. Was never a fan of Gazza's unfortunately - always looked like he was petrified of making a mistake at Prem level, so he flapped (although he did seem to improve). He had a very interesting stat when he, Kelvin and Boruc played in the same season. I think that they all did, and it transpired that he had the best shot/save or goal ratio of the 3. But I agree, that he has never reached "his potential". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Not good enough to challenge no but capable back up. He did well when called upon last season. So such is the thinking on here, should we believe McCarthy is Forster's replacement for next summer? He and VVD would be the big saleable assets after all. Yes, some long term planning going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Great stuff, now just got my fingers crossed for Fonte to sign a new contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Not good enough to challenge no but capable back up. He did well when called upon last season. So such is the thinking on here, should we believe McCarthy is Forster's replacement for next summer? He and VVD would be the big saleable assets after all. Have you never heard of self-fulfilling prophecies??? The more our fan base perpetuate this mindset the more people will expect it. But then you probably enjoy it so you can feel comfort in the feeling of mediocrity. Our fans need coaching..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 This ones been on the cards for a few weeks. Found out yesterday and know very little about him. He didn't play against us last season and wasn't going anywhere behind Wayne Hennessey. Dave Watson will get the best out of him. One for the future and 3 year contract doesn't buy into our tying down of players. Good luck and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 So I guess that I am the only one not particularly enthralled to see us signing Crystal Palace's number 3/4 as our number 2? Yes, he showed promise at Reading but has failed to become first choice at both QPR and Palace since then. In fact, he wasn't even 2nd choice at Palace. Added to this is the fact that now Gazza has gone on a season long loan Harry Lewis is 3rd choice for the season. God forbid anything happens to Fraser! Anyway, welcome Alex. I sincerely hope Dave Watson can get you back to your best, and that Fraser stays injury, illness and suspension free for the next year and well beyond.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 That's a long list of previous clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 So I guess that I am the only one not particularly enthralled to see us signing Crystal Palace's number 3/4 as our number 2? Yes, he showed promise at Reading but has failed to become first choice at both QPR and Palace since then. In fact, he wasn't even 2nd choice at Palace. Added to this is the fact that now Gazza has gone on a season long loan Harry Lewis is 3rd choice for the season. God forbid anything happens to Fraser! Anyway, welcome Alex. I sincerely hope Dave Watson can get you back to your best, and that Fraser stays injury, illness and suspension free for the next year and well beyond.... Well all we can do is trust our goalkeeping coach as it seems he had a big hand in his recruitment. Gazza never ever gave me confidence after some poor mistakes and looked a scared rabbit at times. This suits all parties as Gazza hopefully gets games away from here and we get a decent backup keeper who Watson feels can improve. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 Good signing. Les Reed's quotes in that article properly crack me up though Has there ever been two keepers from the same club called up for England? “I am confident that Fraser will soon be England’s number one, and in Alex we have a young player who has already had a taste of the England senior squad, as well as excellent experience at Under-21 level. “Alex is ambitious and will be pushing for a starting place every time he gets the opportunity, which can only be good for Fraser and a shining example for Harry Lewis and the younger keepers below. “Working with Dave Watson, our keepers can only get better and, who knows, we could have two Saints stoppers at the World Cup in two years’ time.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 It will be a sorry state of affairs if one of the three keepers called up to the England world cup squad is a back up keeper for a middle sized Prem club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashnats Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 It will be a sorry state of affairs if one of the three keepers called up to the England world cup squad is a back up keeper for a middle sized Prem club. Tom Heaton went to the Euros didn't he? I'd prefer a forster back up in the prem to a first teamer from the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 1 August, 2016 Share Posted 1 August, 2016 OK, so I assume he is deemed to be the no2 GK (replacing Stek) and Harry Lewis becomes no3 (replacing Gazza). Unless we are expecting another incoming between the sticks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 2 August, 2016 Share Posted 2 August, 2016 OK, so I assume he is deemed to be the no2 GK (replacing Stek) and Harry Lewis becomes no3 (replacing Gazza). Unless we are expecting another incoming between the sticks? If we get an injury to either I expect an emergency loan will happen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 2 August, 2016 Share Posted 2 August, 2016 Is there any recall option on Gazza. In an emergency, we could roll out Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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