Son of Bob Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 According to Yahoo EuroSport; Speaking of transfer races, Aston Villa and Everton are reportedly involved in a tepid long-distance encounter to procure the services of Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 tepid long-distance encounter to procure the services So we can assume this didnt originate from a red top then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 11 March, 2009 Author Share Posted 11 March, 2009 No, it's from their 'sometimes amusing and off-beat' gossip column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 So we can assume this didnt originate from a red top then... According to the Beeb's gossip column, it came from the Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 Can't see it. What do people see in Surman? Such an average player, even amongst the rubbish in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 11 March, 2009 Author Share Posted 11 March, 2009 Can't see it. What do people see in Surman? Such an average player, even amongst the rubbish in this league. I tend to agree but he has shown moments of genuine talent and looked promising a few years back. In my eyes he's just never realized his potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 Master Bates posted some links to the report in the "Surman's Miss" thread. EVERTON and Aston Villa are in a race to sign Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman. The South African-born 22-year-old has represented the England Under-21s and is a key player at the Saints. http://www.greenun24.co.uk/content/greenun/sport/football/non-league/story.aspx?brand=EADOnline&category=SportRumourMill&tBrand=GreenUnOnline&tCategory=xDefault&itemid=IPED11%20Mar%202009%2009%3A45%3A58%3A290 http://www.sunderlandecho.com/safc/Transfer-rumours-Wed-March-11.5058611.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 If true, it's interesting that it's 2 teams, with 2 of the more astute managers in the Prem, who want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 Can't see it. What do people see in Surman? a lot. Decent first touch, good engine, ability to beat a man, scores goals, tackles. None of which could be seen last night where he had an absolute mare, but his off the ball running alone will be missed badly when he leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 a lot. Decent first touch, good engine, ability to beat a man, scores goals, tackles. None of which could be seen last night where he had an absolute mare, but his off the ball running alone will be missed badly when he leaves. I agree. I think he has played much better since Wotte has taken over and started playing him in his proper position (can't comment on last night because I wasn't there). I think his main problem is that he is expected to carry, what most of the season has been a sh!t team. Put him in the Villa team and IMO, he'll show just what a good player he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 a lot. Decent first touch, good engine, ability to beat a man, scores goals, tackles. None of which could be seen last night where he had an absolute mare, but his off the ball running alone will be missed badly when he leaves. But he has games like last night quite often. He shows those qualities at times, but more often than not he has been ordinary. IMO he has been average for quite a while now and has been living off his 2006/07 season form. I don't understand why people think he could play in the Premiership. Even some of the best players in the Championsh*t have struggled to make the step up recently (eg. Nugent, Earnshaw etc) How is someone like Surman, who hasn't exactly stood out, (how often does Surman take the game by the scruff of the neck and really influence things for us?) expected to cut it at the highest level? If he was that good he wouldn't have been dropped for Mario Licka. Also, he's 23 this year, so I think it's about time people stopped using the oh he's too young excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 a lot. Decent first touch, good engine, ability to beat a man, scores goals, tackles. None of which could be seen last night where he had an absolute mare, but his off the ball running alone will be missed badly when he leaves. I agree he's got plenty of talent...i don't believe he'll be signing for top half Premier teams when he does leave though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 Pointless Newspaper filler. No one can buy anyone anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 a lot. Decent first touch, good engine, ability to beat a man, scores goals, tackles. None of which could be seen last night where he had an absolute mare, but his off the ball running alone will be missed badly when he leaves. Yeah, for me he is the first name on the sheet, stays behind after training, box to box player. At the end of the day the boy done well, great first touch for such a big lad. He set his stall out early in a game that could have been a potential banana skin, but it's a game of two halves. The boy gives 110% and really has helped make this place the fortress it is today. You can't blame him for not scoring, the goalkeeper made himself very big there. You need a bit of lady luck and next time he might have his scoring boots on, innit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 JFP in poor attempt to be funny shock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 JFP in poor attempt to be funny shock Shocker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 IMO he'll be a bench warmer for most of the season if he moves to villa or everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 Strike a deal with them now and it might keep Barclays at bay for a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 And the Skates Portsmouth are reportedly in a race with Aston Villa and Everton for Southampton's highly rated midfielder Andrew Surman. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/portsmouth/pompey-race-saints-ace-871534.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 And the Skates Portsmouth are reportedly in a race with Aston Villa and Everton for Southampton's highly rated midfielder Andrew Surman. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/portsmouth/pompey-race-saints-ace-871534.html A "race" that won't be completed til the transfer window reopens? By which time Pompey will be readjusting their transfer budget for the Championship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 11 March, 2009 Share Posted 11 March, 2009 Let him go, would rather have Gillett in the side than him at the moment. Every good game from Surman is followed by 3 or 4 poor ones. I think he just needs a move to get his career going again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 Another top performance from Surman today. Nevermind Villa and Everton, I'm sure Man United and Barcelona are desperate to sign him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 More like Aldershot and Exeter, he was absolute dog**** today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 After watching him today against QPR,i think we should try and get as much money as we can for him. He hasnt been his best for a long time.I dont know if hes lost his confidence or is just not bothered,but either way we cant afford to keep letting him miss easy goals. Either sell him or drop him to the reserves.But please do it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfclegend Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 sell him f*cking now, useless c*nt, he's lost 4 points for us this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 Harsh to criticise and single out Surman. Yes, he has been far from his best in recent games, but over the whole season, he's been one of our more consistent performers. Some people seem to forget that he's been called up to the England Under-21's this season, so he must be doing something right. If we were to lose/sell Drew, you can guarantee that people on here will be kicking up a fuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 sell him f*cking now, useless c*nt, he's lost 4 points for us this week +1. He has missed 2 sitters this week that has cost us 4 points and will probably be the difference in us staying up or going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 Some people seem to forget that he's been called up to the England Under-21's this season, so he must be doing something right. /QUOTE] Has he?? Wasn't that last season. I think he's over the age limit now.He'll be 23 come August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 Sorry, you might be right, think it was last season on second thought! Still, the very fact that he's played for the Under-21's and is constantly linked with bigger clubs shows that he is doing something right. I just find it very hard to understand how fickle some fans can be. One minute it's a disaster if we lose Surman, now after he's had a few poor games everyone is saying he should be sold at the first possible chance. Whilst he hasn't been 'at the races' so to speak in recent games, you can't fault him for effort. To me, he just looks a little tired and low on confidence. I wonder if the people criticising him would still be on his case had he scored right at the death? I'm not so sure! Just shows how fickle fans can be IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 More like Aldershot and Exeter, he was absolute dog**** today. Nil Saints players good enough for Exeter at the mo. Saw them today beat Bradford 1-0...Exeter will give Saints a good game next season..Half their side with a few from Bradford could walk into Saints team....Sad to say Exeter have more go in them than The mighty Saints. Mind you Exeter and Bradford are run by proper football coach/manager..unlike my friendly Dutch Maestro. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 Harsh to criticise and single out Surman. Some people seem to forget that he's been called up to the England Under-21's this season, so he must be doing something right. If we were to lose/sell Drew, you can guarantee that people on here will be kicking up a fuss. Further evidence of the dearth of English prospects emerging in the game perhaps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 He's a good to average CCC player, no more no less. Certainly not a Prem player. Value about £300,000 I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 14 March, 2009 Share Posted 14 March, 2009 Spot on Duncan.[again] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 15 March, 2009 Share Posted 15 March, 2009 After Surmans recent performances I would happily drive him to Everton myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_zealand_saint Posted 15 March, 2009 Share Posted 15 March, 2009 a lot. Decent first touch, good engine, ability to beat a man, scores goals, tackles. None of which could be seen last night where he had an absolute mare, but his off the ball running alone will be missed badly when he leaves. i'm sorry but are you talking about another player?? everytime he goes forward and loses the ball, he's virtually walking back, it's like a slow jog and that for me isn't a good engine. and he doesn't tackle at all, his attempts at tackling re pathetic, he pokes a foot out in the hope the opposition player will miss-control. a good example is routledge today, he was going past him everytime with ease, it was like he wasn't there it's a shame as 2 seasons ago he could have been "the next big thing", but he's flopped and after the last 2 performances really should be dropped. he's our weakest player and get's made to be shown as poor in this league, very very poor player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 15 March, 2009 Share Posted 15 March, 2009 According to Yahoo EuroSport; Speaking of transfer races, Aston Villa and Everton are reportedly involved in a tepid long-distance encounter to procure the services of Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman. Hate to say this as Drew is a fan but... Let's big him up and sell him for an overinflated price tag in the summer. He is not Premiership standard and frankly we could find a suitable League 1 man - with an engine - as a replacement for him relatively easily IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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