SuperSAINT Posted 24 June, 2022 Share Posted 24 June, 2022 13 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: There's an equally good write up in the Athletic by our new reporter. I think this is Jacob's first article, but already he looks to be on a different level than Dan ever was, who just found lots of words to describe what we already knew. He’s very good. @Convict Colonyposted a link to Jacob's previous saints stuff if you haven’t seen it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 24 June, 2022 Share Posted 24 June, 2022 Turns up late for training and lapses in concentration 🤔 https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/southampton-transfer-armel-bella-kotchap-27315959?fbclid=IwAR1PKxNFaCb6hzkVmzDsa7dyM-PrBl7XO6H58xu1cS09hms_z-RSA7m36Gs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 24 June, 2022 Share Posted 24 June, 2022 5 minutes ago, Turkish said: Turns up late for training and lapses in concentration 🤔 https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/southampton-transfer-armel-bella-kotchap-27315959?fbclid=IwAR1PKxNFaCb6hzkVmzDsa7dyM-PrBl7XO6H58xu1cS09hms_z-RSA7m36Gs 'Flights of fancy incited by his environment' will be sorted by an enforced sojourn in Ocean Village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 1 July, 2022 Share Posted 1 July, 2022 Just an update from my bochum supporting mate. He said they are really going to miss him as he was so dynamic and attacking the ball. He said when he started he was making a rash challenges but over the last season he became more and more consistent. Said they were only selling him and only this cheap cos they have money issues otherwise he'd be more expensive as a Germany U21 international. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 2 July, 2022 Share Posted 2 July, 2022 20 hours ago, Convict Colony said: Said they were only selling him and only this cheap cos they have money issues otherwise he'd be more expensive as a Germany U21 international. Wondering if highly rated why bayern or dortmund snap him up 🧐 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 2 July, 2022 Share Posted 2 July, 2022 1 hour ago, skintsaint said: Wondering if highly rated why bayern or dortmund snap him up 🧐 Dont suppose they can buy everyone and keep them happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 16 July, 2022 Share Posted 16 July, 2022 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 17 July, 2022 Share Posted 17 July, 2022 How did he play yesterday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 17 July, 2022 Share Posted 17 July, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: How did he play yesterday? edit Edited 17 July, 2022 by AlexLaw76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 17 July, 2022 Share Posted 17 July, 2022 9 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: How did he play yesterday? He made a poor backpass which he underhit and lost possession in a dangerous area once but was solid the rest of the time. Looks strong and dominant. I guess as a young player he’s going to have areas to improve but not a bad first run out. He only played the first hour and the first half especially was quite slow paced and cagey due to players fitness and the heat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 13 hours ago, goodymatt said: He made a poor backpass which he underhit and lost possession in a dangerous area once but was solid the rest of the time. Looks strong and dominant. I guess as a young player he’s going to have areas to improve but not a bad first run out. He only played the first hour and the first half especially was quite slow paced and cagey due to players fitness and the heat. So apart from potentially giving two goals away he did alright 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 6 hours ago, Turkish said: So apart from potentially giving two goals away he did alright 😉 How many goals did he give away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 20 July, 2022 Share Posted 20 July, 2022 On 17/07/2022 at 19:33, goodymatt said: He made a poor backpass which he underhit and lost possession in a dangerous area once but was solid the rest of the time. Sounds like he has what it takes to be a CB at Southampton. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 July, 2022 Share Posted 23 July, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Iron Gonads Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/24/transfer-window-best-value-signings?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 On 23/07/2022 at 13:38, Matthew Le God said: I am loving the sound of that...not the headphones bit, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Thought it was noticeable in the Watford highlights how we’ve really upgraded physically this summer. Aribo is also much more physically imposing than I realised, Lavia is pretty big himself too. We’ve definitely not been an intimidating team physically for a few years, so i’m glad we’ve added a few taller lads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 51 minutes ago, saintwbu said: Thought it was noticeable in the Watford highlights how we’ve really upgraded physically this summer. Aribo is also much more physically imposing than I realised, Lavia is pretty big himself too. We’ve definitely not been an intimidating team physically for a few years, so i’m glad we’ve added a few taller lads. Wern't we second to West Ham last season for goals scored from set pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: Wern't we second to West Ham last season for goals scored from set pieces? I guess most of those were direct shots form JWP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 1 hour ago, Bad Wolf said: Wern't we second to West Ham last season for goals scored from set pieces? Weren’t we top or close to it for goals conceded from set pieces too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 12 hours ago, Golac's Iron Gonads said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/24/transfer-window-best-value-signings?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other "In the Bundesliga last season, he was among the top performers in terms of interceptions and winning aerial duels." We certainly could do with some of that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Not itk, but I heard Kotchap's good with chips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Just now, Manuel said: Not itk, but I heard Kotchap's good with chips. You are just fishing for a reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 25 July, 2022 Share Posted 25 July, 2022 Heard it from a good sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Worth a bump. Think this lad is going to be special. He's a unit, quick across the ground and great in the air. Just what we've needed and I reckon him and Salisu are going to make a solid pairing. Already notable that Salisu is looking more comfortable in the minutes they've played together. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Yep, my MotM today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Really good to have a proper CB again and not just a bunch of players who can pass the ball about well but are weak as shit when defending. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Didn’t play at Spurs Started in a five against Leeds MotM in a four today Clearly we had a plan to ease him in gently in the right way and it seems to be working so far. Hopefully he can build a partnership with Sali after the tombola of dreadful CBs over the last five years. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 (edited) Absolutley class in my opinion. He adds physicality and pace to the spine of the team. Straight away Salisu looks more comfortable as well, you don't notice him doing as many crazy things and having to cover for the awol and caught up field Bednarek. He has the attributes we have kind of avoided signing for a few years. Power, strength, pace, combined with being comfortable on the ball. We went down the road previously by just focusing on players who were good with the ball - Hoedt, Vestergaard, Stephens to an extent, but at the end of the day the PL is all about physicality and this always makes the difference. Edited 20 August, 2022 by S-Clarke 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Bella-Kotchap is absolutely class in my view. Power, Strength, pace and comfortable on the ball. We've made a top signing there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 The lad looks like he’s been defending at the top level for the past 15 years Hell of a player 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 (edited) Great performance today, the nous and composure of a veteran - at 20 years old he is serious prospect. Edited 20 August, 2022 by Katalinic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Absolute beast. Enjoy him while we can I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Jim Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 VVD MK2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 2 hours ago, Lighthouse said: after the tombola of dreadful CBs over the last five years. That's the best summary of the situation I've read 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Ridiculously impressive. Absolute unit. Looks like he could well be the perfect partner for Salisu. Nice to see us boss a front line like that. we normally have the red carpet out with Bednarek playing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyNumber7 Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Huge upgrade on Bednarek, looks to have a very high ceiling. For the first time in years it feels like we might actually have a decent CB pairing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysie Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Let’s enjoy him whilst we have him, was immense today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 The next vvd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Monster. Can see why the Germans were raving about him. Can’t even compare him to Bednarek. Different league. Hugely complimentary to Sali, also. Been obvious for a long time that Bednarek’s flaws were exposing Sali, who was made to try and cover him and wound up looking the fool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 3 hours ago, Smirking_Saint said: The lad looks like he’s been defending at the top level for the past 15 years Hell of a player Exactly this, cracking player who looks at home in this league. Loved how he put himself about and made himself known. All the new signings look a bit no nonsense, I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Looks to be an excellent player. If we can get a couple of seasons out of him I'll be happy - he'll be wanted by bigger clubs soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAY-Z Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Staggering we didn’t see him at Tottenham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 21 August, 2022 Share Posted 21 August, 2022 5 hours ago, jamesfp1 said: The next vvd Doesn't remind me much of VVD, I would say he seems more like a young vidic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBitterne Posted 21 August, 2022 Share Posted 21 August, 2022 Simply built for this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Left Back Posted 21 August, 2022 Share Posted 21 August, 2022 13 hours ago, MAY-Z said: Staggering we didn’t see him at Tottenham I think that’s been explained by Ralph and made sense to me 9 hours ago, Saint_clark said: Doesn't remind me much of VVD, I would say he seems more like a young vidic. Dean Richards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 21 August, 2022 Share Posted 21 August, 2022 1 minute ago, The Left Back said: I think that’s been explained by Ralph and made sense to me Ralph also said something about the new players not being able to play 4 at the back/our system as it will take time. Ralph was all over the place pre-season/first game and a half. Better yesterday, hopefully another win in the week before (i hope) we get at United, as going into the game to go behind first will likely mean a defeat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 21 August, 2022 Share Posted 21 August, 2022 15 hours ago, S-Clarke said: Impressive stats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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