Whitey Grandad Posted 30 June, 2023 Share Posted 30 June, 2023 22 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said: They will be fucking odd if he gets them. Pedant alert! 20 is an even number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 30 June, 2023 Share Posted 30 June, 2023 8 hours ago, spyinthesky said: Wonder how Tall Paul got on with the pre season 'Bleep' tests? Smashing it. he only needs 3 strides to get to the other end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 30 June, 2023 Share Posted 30 June, 2023 On 26/06/2023 at 14:27, waylander said: And then didn't give him any chance to play to his strength. He's good at getting stuff out of gutters i hear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 What's Happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 Just now, swannymere said: What's Happening? There was a link of a return to Genk last night, which basically said both parties are interested but they wouldn't want to pay anything near what we're looking for. Their record transfer fee is about a third of what we paid for him 6 months ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 Yeah, Genk have said 5m EUR is their budget and then player has to accept a low wage. Let's get him up to speed and playing, would be my advice. There HAS to be a player in there. He scored goals before. We are not going to get much back on the empties. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 Put the ball into the box in the air then he will score - something we singularly failed to do when he was on the pitch last season 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 Big Paul feels like the sort of player we will need to loan out or agree to take a massive hit on, just to get him out of the club. We're never going to get anything near what we paid, he's a terrible footballer and has no future here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherborneSaint Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 17 minutes ago, the saint in winchester said: Yeah, Genk have said 5m EUR is their budget and then player has to accept a low wage. Let's get him up to speed and playing, would be my advice. There HAS to be a player in there. He scored goals before. We are not going to get much back on the empties. This might depend on the ability to ‘get him up to speed’. He is such a tall man that I’m not sure he will ever have the fitness or mobility needed for a retention based system… He could offer an alternative approach, but I can’t see the side being one to get the ball out wide to cross into the box. Are there any direct sides that need a goal scorer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 We didn't play that direct with Crouch in the team and he's not that quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 48 minutes ago, Dman said: Big Paul feels like the sort of player we will need to loan out or agree to take a massive hit on, just to get him out of the club. We're never going to get anything near what we paid, he's a terrible footballer and has no future here. Like Carrillo, he was bought for a specific manager and a specific type of playing style. On both occasions the manager and the playing style changed. Doesn't mean they’re crap players, lots on here saying Onuachu was a crap signing, but as I’ve said previously, you can’t judge him on maybe fifteen minutes of football. 😂 As Dman says, he and the other players surplus to requirements need to be shifted if they’re not part of the clubs plans. Take the hit and move on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benali-shorts Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 He won’t have the mobility, durability or ability for us. From the little we saw, he couldn’t jump and offers little aerial threat. Not sure what system he would suit, other than dropping into an inferior league. Dman almost certainly correct that we’ll be subsidising his wages for the rest of his contract one way or the other. Shame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordHester Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 8 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: Like Carrillo, he was bought for a specific manager and a specific type of playing style. On both occasions the manager and the playing style changed. Doesn't mean they’re crap players, lots on here saying Onuachu was a crap signing, but as I’ve said previously, you can’t judge him on maybe fifteen minutes of football. 😂 As Dman says, he and the other players surplus to requirements need to be shifted if they’re not part of the clubs plans. Take the hit and move on. I'm not saying he's crap, but Carillo's record since leaving Saints isn't exactly stellar - a couple of goals this season in the Chinese Super League. Onuachu's record pre Saints is far better than Carillo's has been at any time, so there's a chance there's a good player in there with the right system. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benali-shorts Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 Having played a decade in the Danish and Belgian leagues, I suspect it’s less about systems, and more about level. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 (edited) I still think Onuachu could be an asset. He thrives on balls into the box to attack and head in. Edited 26 July, 2023 by davefizzy14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 2 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said: I still think Onuachu could be an asset. He thrives on balls into the box to attack and head in. He could be but I think it's pretty clear he's not in our plans. In a way I feel sorry for the lad - he's not had much of a chance at all and would have hoped for at least the opportunity to make a difference. Suspect it'll be a loan back to Genk that's more likely than anything else. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 2 October, 2023 Share Posted 2 October, 2023 3 goals 1 assist in 3 games 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 2 October, 2023 Share Posted 2 October, 2023 22 minutes ago, stevy777_x said: 3 goals 1 assist in 3 games Great news. Hope he gets 40 goals. He will then be in demand and we can get our money back. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 2 October, 2023 Share Posted 2 October, 2023 All headers ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 2 October, 2023 Share Posted 2 October, 2023 Recall clause in January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 2 October, 2023 Share Posted 2 October, 2023 11 minutes ago, JRM said: Recall clause in January? Especially if we offload that useless prat Adams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 2 October, 2023 Share Posted 2 October, 2023 3 hours ago, stevy777_x said: 3 goals 1 assist in 3 games But how many passes out of the hundred in the build up, did he make? 🙂 Good to see him do well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 2 October, 2023 Share Posted 2 October, 2023 Happy for him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 2 October, 2023 Share Posted 2 October, 2023 3 hours ago, Charlie Wayman said: Especially if we offload that useless prat Adams. Can see it happening, soon to be out of contract Adams downs tools, Stewart back on the treatment table, cometh the hour cometh the Tall Paul Southamptons goal machine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 2 October, 2023 Share Posted 2 October, 2023 4 hours ago, JRM said: Can see it happening, soon to be out of contract Adams downs tools, Stewart back on the treatment table, cometh the hour cometh the Tall Paul Southamptons goal machine tall Paul is the Jonno Quick 2023/24 version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfc Posted 3 October, 2023 Share Posted 3 October, 2023 (edited) Never got a fair shake from the manager or fans. He causes panic in the oppo box and is well capable of 15+ goals in this division. Even though it's against our manager's style, the fact is we are desperate for an outlet for a long ball at times, not having that option even on the bench is ridiculous at any level. I'd be happy to have him back. Edited 3 October, 2023 by southamptonfc 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan Posted 3 October, 2023 Share Posted 3 October, 2023 5 hours ago, southamptonfc said: Never got a fair shake from the manager or fans. He causes panic in the oppo box and is well capable of 15+ goals in this division. Even though it's against our manager's style, the fact is we are desperate for an outlet for a long ball at times, not having that option even on the bench is ridiculous at any level. I'd be happy to have him back. Agreed, something we've fallen foul of over the years is a lack of plan B, because we don't have players who offer anything different. A big lump of a striker to chuck on for the last 20 minutes if you're chasing a game and the opposition are just sitting in is always going to be more useful than someone who plays on the shoulder of the last defender, if the defenders are on their own penalty spot to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspectorfrost Posted 3 October, 2023 Share Posted 3 October, 2023 Only Saints could sign a prolific 6ft 7ins sriker and not use him as a target man. Really pleased he's doing well, his goals record speaks for itself. I hope he comes back but can't see it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 3 October, 2023 Share Posted 3 October, 2023 (edited) Pleased to see Onuachu doing well. Hope to see him back once his loan spell ends. Edited 3 October, 2023 by davefizzy14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 10 November, 2023 Share Posted 10 November, 2023 You can only laugh. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 10 November, 2023 Share Posted 10 November, 2023 In a parallel world, we don't concede to 10 man wolves, NJ delivers a series of coherent press conferences, we get Bree delivering to Big Paul who gandoes on a scoring run. The confidence that gives us, keeps us up. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 10 November, 2023 Share Posted 10 November, 2023 45 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said: You can only laugh. Fair enough but he was garbage for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 10 November, 2023 Share Posted 10 November, 2023 5 minutes ago, Maggie May said: Fair enough but he was garbage for us. If he'd had as many chances as Adams did become he came "good" (by which I mean slightly less bad) he may have done something. You can't judge him on 5 minute cameos when the team had given up in the game anyway. I only remember him having two actual games. Chelsea away which he was very good and Fulham at home which admittedly he was shocking. I still think he'd have been a better option in this league than Adams. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 10 November, 2023 Share Posted 10 November, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: If he'd had as many chances as Adams did become he came "good" (by which I mean slightly less bad) he may have done something. You can't judge him on 5 minute cameos when the team had given up in the game anyway. I only remember him having two actual games. Chelsea away which he was very good and Fulham at home which admittedly he was shocking. I still think he'd have been a better option in this league than Adams. Agreed, especially for the games where we need to dig in and require a shithouse up top. The amount of times the opposition have bought on a player like that against us and ended up benefiting…..he could have been really important to us in this league. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 3 hours ago, bpsaint said: Agreed, especially for the games where we need to dig in and require a shithouse up top. The amount of times the opposition have bought on a player like that against us and ended up benefiting…..he could have been really important to us in this league. We needed a shithouse at Gillingham. That game demonstrated the gulf in attitude and athleticism between Charlie & Tall Paul. Both came on as subs, one was a spectator and one was a game changer. Watch that acrobatic goal video back and watch his movement into the box - reminds me of the "It's..." man at the start of Monty Python! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 4 hours ago, Maggie May said: Fair enough but he was garbage for us. Under garbage managers. Also against PL defenses. AArmstrong was also garbage as well. I reckon Tall Paul C'veDAJFU in this league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 He was not given sufficient opportunities 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 Tall paul showing what happens when you cross the ball to him and plays in a team that try's to win games and has forwards in the team to attack rather than their defensive skills. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 (edited) He's afforded loads more space on the pitch in Turkey than he'd get in the PL or Championship, which will be much easier for his game. I believe the Belgian league is the same. Rather than pay him for years while he learns how to manage in a congested box I think we were better to loan him out to a league that suits his game better, and get in a player who knows how to manage in that environment (Ross Stewart). At the pre-WBA press conference RM was asked about him and the first description that came to mind was "He's massive!" and that's not a metaphorical term; he was meaning physically a big bloke. That footage of him scoring after 9 minutes for the Under 21s made him look like he'd gone back to play for his school team! There would seem to be no lack of effort on Paul's part. I just think it was a wrong choice for all parties. It might have worked if we had dramatically changed our playing style but Selles wasn't wiling. I'll bet by the time January comes around we'll all be much more confident about which big bloke we loaned out and which one we signed. Edited 11 November, 2023 by Patches O Houlihan bloody spell check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 Lots of rose tinted glasses being worn I’m afraid. He’s currently impressing in a very poor league. You only have to go back to page three to see how most fans were feeling about his performances for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 Very similar posts about Moi when he was performing for Celtic on loan by the way. Poor when he first signed, even worse when he returned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspectorfrost Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 1 hour ago, Maggie May said: Lots of rose tinted glasses being worn I’m afraid. He’s currently impressing in a very poor league. You only have to go back to page three to see how most fans were feeling about his performances for us. Haaland would have been garbage for Man City if they'd signed him and played him at LB the entire time. He had limited opportunities under 2 of the worst managers the premier league has ever seen. No target man would flourish in a team who either passed the ball 5 yards sideways/backwards or gave the ball away. It's less him being a poor player and more him wondering what the hell he came in to at that time, HCDAJFU in the Championship, but very much doubt he'll be back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 2 hours ago, Patches O Houlihan said: He's afforded loads more space on the pitch in Turkey than he'd get in the PL or Championship, which will be much easier for his game. I believe the Belgian league is the same. Rather than pay him for years while he learns how to manage in a congested box I think we were better to loan him out to a league that suits his game better, and get in a player who knows how to manage in that environment (Ross Stewart). At the pre-WBA press conference RM was asked about him and the first description that came to mind was "He's massive!" and that's not a metaphorical term; he was meaning physically a big bloke. That footage of him scoring after 9 minutes for the Under 21s made him look like he'd gone back to play for his school team! There would seem to be no lack of effort on Paul's part. I just think it was a wrong choice for all parties. It might have worked if we had dramatically changed our playing style but Selles wasn't wiling. I'll bet by the time January comes around we'll all be much more confident about which big bloke we loaned out and which one we signed. Tell me you didn't watch the goal without telling me you didn't watch the goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 He's improving the fee we'll get for him. Good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 Quality finish from Onuachu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 To be fair to the man, he operates in the penalty area, that's it. It's the way he has always played. The dumb asses at Saints tried to be different. Forget him let him play around the penalty area and he will get goals. If your looking for a pressing, passing defensive tracker you don't sign him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 8 hours ago, HKsaint said: He was not given sufficient opportunities Agreed HK my old pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 (edited) .... Edited 11 November, 2023 by Master Bates Already posted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 November, 2023 Share Posted 11 November, 2023 I never thought we gave him enough of an opportunity or even played to his strengths, so he was pretty much null and void here without even playing. I don't have anything against him in any way. There is no agreed fee in the loan, so this is only going to bump up his value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 19 December, 2023 Share Posted 19 December, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67767410 Scored again before called off 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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