Turkish Posted October 26 Posted October 26 8 hours ago, CB Fry said: Not sure that posting some platitudes on Instagram is "real leadership" in any way shape or form. Plenty to complain about but that isn't one of them. It wasn’t just that. He came over to the fans at the end who were giving the players loads of shit, rightly so. Looked like he was trying to say something about sticking together. The rest of them didn’t even get past the penalty area and turned around quickly once they realised they weren’t getting polite applause for their “efforts” for once 4
Patches O Houlihan Posted October 26 Posted October 26 9 hours ago, ant said: Not sure what he was saying to Welington after his red card, but the body language appeared that of a mentor. He's enigmatic, but with the talent to back any swagger; passionate, but appears level-headed with it. Going by SR's record, a capture of blind luck. Enjoy him for the season. Someone on here just after the end of the window suggested that he was a Will Still pick - SR had bought their ‘investments’, Still couldn’t see a match winner and was persuasive enough to push the deal through. I don’t know the source for this. He definitely seems to be the type to take responsibility, roll his sleeves up and get stuck in - but because he is talented it is often very positive. Have loved watching him since I was first told we were just watching another Steve de Ridder video against shit oppo.
BarberSaint Posted October 26 Posted October 26 2 hours ago, rooney said: That clever step over before he shot for goal was great. It showed quality in trying to make the goal keeper go the other way to put him off balance. before he scored. Wasn't a step-over, but dragged with the sole of the boot but it did what you said: made the keeper change slightly to open up the angle which is what Leo wanted (some people in the match thread questioned why). 2
chiknsmack Posted October 26 Posted October 26 5 hours ago, Patches O Houlihan said: Someone on here just after the end of the window suggested that he was a Will Still pick - SR had bought their ‘investments’, Still couldn’t see a match winner and was persuasive enough to push the deal through. I don’t know the source for this. That sounds plausible; Scienza is a bit of a stat nerd/computer game favourite. I think MLG was posting graphs on here before he signed showing that he was an extreme outlier in some attacking stats, and the YouTube channel Sincere FC has a couple of videos applying the NBA metric usage rate (how often your team's possessions end with you) to football, where Leo stood out. When comparing "end product" (goals, assists, and shot-creating actions) to this usage rate (both stats being per 96 minutes played and adjusted for team possession stats), he was amongst the highest in Europe for both stats last season. For CAMs he's in the same region (but ahead of) players like Bruno Fernandes and Eberechi Eze. That is, his teams possessions end with him a lot, and he creates a lot with the ball. Paul Onuachu also got a special mention in one of the videos. His usage rate last season was higher than players like Mbuemo and Saka, but his end product was practically non-existent (ie. his high usage rate came from him losing the ball a lot as the only target man for a shit team, as opposed to Mbuemo/Saka/Scienza getting theirs from attacking and shooting a lot). 1
Saint86 Posted October 26 Posted October 26 (edited) No question that he is one of our best attacking players, up there with AA for effectiveness and more skilled and enjoyable to warch (re AA before someone tells me of - I mean for this level and when used properly he is a very good attacker, whereas scienza I think can step up to the prem ability wise). Scienza, Charles, and AA should all be the first names on the teamsheet. Sadly charles is now injured. Rotten game yesterday 😭 Edited October 26 by Saint86
Challenger Posted October 26 Posted October 26 SR,s attention is probably not on the manager or crap results but on how much profit they can make on this bloke. 3
SW5 SAINT Posted October 26 Posted October 26 1 hour ago, Challenger said: SR,s attention is probably not on the manager or crap results but on how much profit they can make on this bloke. Sadly that’s all we are now, a business of buying and selling players, and SR with a few exceptions, like this chap, are pretty crap at that….. 1
Paul_B Posted October 26 Posted October 26 He definitely seems to have a bit about him on and off the pitch. Just a shame we can't fully enjoy having him here as our monumental shitness overshadows anything remotely good. He will 100% be gone in the summer and fair play to him! SR will be very proud of themselves for making a few million as well.....great success!
aintforever Posted October 26 Posted October 26 He does look quality, the fact that we have a player of his quality and we are still sat below Oxford and Portsmouth in the table says all you need to know about the manager. 3
AlexLaw76 Posted October 26 Posted October 26 1 hour ago, aintforever said: He does look quality, the fact that we have a player of his quality and we are still sat below Oxford and Portsmouth in the table says all you need to know about the manager. And we have Fellows and Azaz plodding around in the wrong position or not on the pitch at all. Fucking criminal 3
BranfootsLoveChild Posted October 28 Posted October 28 On 25/10/2025 at 20:07, Saint Scott said: Me too. Plus he is one of the few players showing they care at the moment From his Instagram story this evening: I wouldn't be surprised if management gave him a bollocking for doing that because that's how fucking clueless they are! 1
saintstowin Posted Wednesday at 22:07 Posted Wednesday at 22:07 If he's injured we're in big trouble. Really, really hope not. Wonderful goal, such a skillful shot. And in general a great turn of pace and lovely close control. 1
RedArmy Posted Wednesday at 23:27 Posted Wednesday at 23:27 Doesn’t even bare thinking about just how much Russell Martin would ruin this gem of a player. A joy to watch every week. 3
Dark Munster Posted Wednesday at 23:37 Posted Wednesday at 23:37 1 hour ago, saintstowin said: If he's injured we're in big trouble. Really, really hope not. Wonderful goal, such a skillful shot. And in general a great turn of pace and lovely close control. He did that bloody knee slide celebration. I don't mind if our crap players do it, but not our good ones who risk injury. Downs can do a 20 yard slide for all I care if he scores.
Patrick Bateman Posted Wednesday at 23:42 Posted Wednesday at 23:42 4 minutes ago, Dark Munster said: He did that bloody knee slide celebration. I don't mind if our crap players do it, but not our good ones who risk injury. Downs can do a 20 yard slide for all I care if he scores. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQHt1gekouf/
Turkish Posted Thursday at 10:35 Posted Thursday at 10:35 Enjoy him guys he won’t be here next season as we won’t be going up. A premier league team or another top league will snap him up. He’s one of the best in the league 4
trousers Posted Thursday at 10:53 Posted Thursday at 10:53 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Turkish said: Enjoy him guys he won’t be here next season as we won’t be going up. A premier league team or another top league will snap him up. He’s one of the best in the league Wouldn't surprise me if he goes as early as January. He could be a season-saver for one of the clubs at the bottom of the premier league table and, knowing Sport Republic, they'd happily take £30m despite the impact on our season. Christ these buffoon owners have turned me into a grumpy old git! Edited Thursday at 10:53 by trousers
Turkish Posted Thursday at 11:14 Posted Thursday at 11:14 20 minutes ago, trousers said: Wouldn't surprise me if he goes as early as January. He could be a season-saver for one of the clubs at the bottom of the premier league table and, knowing Sport Republic, they'd happily take £30m despite the impact on our season. Christ these buffoon owners have turned me into a grumpy old git! Buffoon owners? That’s a £22m profit in 6 months pal. Another fantastic piece of player trading! All hail Sports republic 👏👏👏👏💰💰💰💰💰 5
Zorba Posted Thursday at 11:52 Posted Thursday at 11:52 He put his money where his mouth was last night. Great to see a player running at the opposition, buying free kicks where nothing else is on, fraustrating his markers to the point they daren’t touch him, and he took his chance phenomenally when it came. We’ve been crying out for this sort iof quality in a player and I hope he keeps it up and stays a while. He is probably the only player in our squad that could compete in the PL, and this is the level of player we should be aiming for to demolish the Championship next year and give us a decent footing for when we get promoted in 2027. 7
WALK DMC Posted Thursday at 14:11 Posted Thursday at 14:11 3 hours ago, Turkish said: Enjoy him guys he won’t be here next season as we won’t be going up. A premier league team or another top league will snap him up. He’s one of the best in the league I think the thing that will put top clubs buying him is his age. He will be 28 years old next year, so very little resale value, plus you'd have to ask why hasn't he been a target for any other clubs in the past. If he continues to impress, that won't stop somebody coming in with an offer that we can't refuse, but it may deter immediate interest in the short term.
Turkish Posted Thursday at 14:13 Posted Thursday at 14:13 1 minute ago, WALK DMC said: I think the thing that will put top clubs buying him is his age. He will be 28 years old next year, so very little resale value, plus you'd have to ask why hasn't he been a target for any other clubs in the past. If he continues to impress, that won't stop somebody coming in with an offer that we can't refuse, but it may deter immediate interest in the short term. This may come as a shock to you but not every club is as obsessed with resale value as we are. They buy players to do a job now 10
skintsaint Posted Thursday at 15:57 Posted Thursday at 15:57 3 minutes ago, Saint NL said: Deserved. How can it be team of the week when more games coming this weekend? (Assuming they did a team of the week after last weekend)...
Saint NL Posted Thursday at 16:00 Posted Thursday at 16:00 2 minutes ago, skintsaint said: How can it be team of the week when more games coming this weekend? (Assuming they did a team of the week after last weekend)... It's match week, rather than calendar week I guess. 1
Baird of the land Posted Thursday at 17:31 Posted Thursday at 17:31 3 hours ago, WALK DMC said: I think the thing that will put top clubs buying him is his age. He will be 28 years old next year, so very little resale value, plus you'd have to ask why hasn't he been a target for any other clubs in the past. If he continues to impress, that won't stop somebody coming in with an offer that we can't refuse, but it may deter immediate interest in the short term. Hopefully his success will convince the club to buy more his age rather than constantly searching for young development projects. 2
JohnnyShearer2.0 Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago Yep. Said it before, he seems to step up at every club so far. If he continues to have a good season I can easily see a premier league team taking a chance. Saints probably sell for £20m.
tdmickey3 Posted 21 hours ago Posted 21 hours ago 2 minutes ago, Ken Tone said: Any news on his injury? I would suggest any bad news on this will be kept very much under wraps to keep the opposition in the dark and temper any further pissing off an already heavily disgruntled fan base
St Louis Posted 21 hours ago Posted 21 hours ago 19 minutes ago, Ken Tone said: Any news on his injury? The presser is 2pm today, so maybe get an update of sorts then. I guess if he needs to rest for a couple weeks, then Sheff Weds at home followed by an International break is probably 'good' timing.
CampionSaint Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago 1 hour ago, St Louis said: The presser is 2pm today, so maybe get an update of sorts then. I guess if he needs to rest for a couple weeks, then Sheff Weds at home followed by an International break is probably 'good' timing. I'm sure the manager was quoted as sayng Scienza should be OK for Saturday. 1
Saint86 Posted 16 hours ago Posted 16 hours ago (edited) Wrong thread! Edited 16 hours ago by Saint86
Badger Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago Credit to Spors and Lederer for scouting and bringing him in. We give them flak for some of the crap so only fair to acknowledge their part in signing Scienza ( and Fellows in time) 1
Harry_SFC Posted 11 hours ago Posted 11 hours ago (edited) 37 minutes ago, Badger said: Credit to Spors and Lederer for scouting and bringing him in. We give them flak for some of the crap so only fair to acknowledge their part in signing Scienza ( and Fellows in time) Indeed. Credit where it's due. Although it would be nice to actually see Fellows in his best position on a regular basis. Using him as a wing back is just ridiculous. Edited 11 hours ago by Harry_SFC 2
Colinjb Posted 10 hours ago Posted 10 hours ago 1 hour ago, Badger said: Credit to Spors and Lederer for scouting and bringing him in. We give them flak for some of the crap so only fair to acknowledge their part in signing Scienza ( and Fellows in time) Would it be right to refer to two times a day and incapable time keeping equipment?
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