Huffton Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 Don't think I can remember a keeper who has divided the fanbase like this guy. Personally I've stuck up for him since he came here. I've always thought he was a damn good keeper, and had it not been for that year at Sunderland he would still be in the prem somewhere. ( although I admit to saying a few words about him after THAT goal against QPR;) ). However I think this season he has been nothing short of magnificent, both in playing terms and in attitude. Being captain is never easy for a keeper but he has stuck at it with the added pressure it brings and for me is probably the only player who can come out of this season with his head held high. He has also won over the supporters who were calling for him to be dropped so vociferously. I'm guessing there is no way he will still be here next season (if there is a next season) and will hopefully end up in the premiership, as thats where he belongs. Cheers Super Kelv, all the best mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 Top bloke and top player. Best of luck Kelv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 absolutely appalling today. His kicking was laughable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 Thanks for some remarkable saves this season Kelv. I hope you find a club that has out-field players who have passion just like you. I admit I have never been his biggest fan, and for a short time I preferred Bialkowski but Kelv has been outstanding this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 absolutely appalling today. His kicking was laughable Well hes been playing along side Sh1t all season its bound to rub off?? Top bloke all the best where ever you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 A loyal servant to SFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 Nice guy, best player by a country mile this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleRay Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 Overall this season Kelvin has been outstanding compared to the rest. Hope he stays, but he deserves better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 The one and only candidate for our 'Player of the Season' award. He has been first class this season and but for his heroics in goal, we would be relegated already. I've not always been his biggest fan, but he's been superb for us on the whole. If we had 11 players out on the pitch every Saturday with his attitude, then we wouldn't be in the position we're in now. I hope he finds himself a decent club where he will be really appreciated next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 He'll stay once the new owners are in place. Slightly too early for a farewell to the Captain thread methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 He'll stay once the new owners are in place. Slightly too early for a farewell to the Captain thread methinks. Forever the optimist. Any reason for your positivity? Genuine question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestSaint Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 His earlier years with us had quite a few shaky moments but it is his attitude that the others could learn from. A true Pro and I hope he stays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red and white saint Posted 18 April, 2009 Share Posted 18 April, 2009 top bloke but even he wasnt up for the fight today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 19 April, 2009 Share Posted 19 April, 2009 One horse race if ever there was one. Kelvin. Incidentally, when was the last time that our P.O.T.S was still with us the following season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 19 April, 2009 Share Posted 19 April, 2009 absolutely appalling today. His kicking was laughable We are all intitled to an off day from time to time. Peter Chech (Spelling?) is currently having a bit of a mare at Chelsea at the moment. Nature of the beast. Cut the guy some slack - as if it were not for him we would have been down weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 April, 2009 Share Posted 19 April, 2009 KD the greatest impression of King Canute I've seen but you can't do it on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 19 April, 2009 Share Posted 19 April, 2009 Forever the optimist. Any reason for your positivity? Genuine question. Well, Kelvin isnt a great keeper IMHO and he knows it. He also has never had such hero status. At Sunderland he was ridiculed and also under GB lost his confidence further. He now has status and respect and the Captain's armband. I also think that any new manager knows he will have to rebuild a team FROM THE BACK. That starts with Davis and his retention as the priority for ANY new manager. I think Kelvin genuinely is enjoying playing at Southampton. I think he has developed a love for the Club. Whats more I chat to him when he leaves and gauge his opinion. Over the years, I have honestly seen him swell into a decent, confident man, at Saints and I believe he GENUINELY wants to stay. I think he'd be happy in League 1 next season righting a wrong and pushing for promotion under a new manager. He'll have to move on thereafter if we fail to promote, but I would not rush into waving KD off yet. He's a bit like Crouch... made in Southampton. But unlike Crouch Liverpool arent going to come knocking. New manager, new owners with money and ambition and a new spirit amongst the fans now developing (regardless of the demoralised and poorly led and uninspired by Wotte outfield players)... I think KD simply loves the Club that's turned him into a confident keeper. So let's work to keep him... he's a confidence player is Kelvin. Our best player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjinksie Posted 19 April, 2009 Share Posted 19 April, 2009 Don't think I can remember a keeper who has divided the fanbase like this guy. Personally I've stuck up for him since he came here. I've always thought he was a damn good keeper, and had it not been for that year at Sunderland he would still be in the prem somewhere. ( although I admit to saying a few words about him after THAT goal against QPR;) ). However I think this season he has been nothing short of magnificent, both in playing terms and in attitude. Being captain is never easy for a keeper but he has stuck at it with the added pressure it brings and for me is probably the only player who can come out of this season with his head held high. He has also won over the supporters who were calling for him to be dropped so vociferously. I'm guessing there is no way he will still be here next season (if there is a next season) and will hopefully end up in the premiership, as thats where he belongs. Cheers Super Kelv, all the best mate. I will never forgive for costing us promotion in 2007, he must have lost us a good 10 points in **** ups and poor leadership in the defence. I must admit he has been one of our better players since that season, but he was shocking yesterday. All keepers will find it hard to follow niemi, because he set the standard- v high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 19 April, 2009 Share Posted 19 April, 2009 Well, Kelvin isnt a great keeper IMHO and he knows it. He also has never had such hero status. At Sunderland he was ridiculed and also under GB lost his confidence further. He now has status and respect and the Captain's armband. I also think that any new manager knows he will have to rebuild a team FROM THE BACK. That starts with Davis and his retention as the priority for ANY new manager. I think Kelvin genuinely is enjoying playing at Southampton. I think he has developed a love for the Club. Whats more I chat to him when he leaves and gauge his opinion. Over the years, I have honestly seen him swell into a decent, confident man, at Saints and I believe he GENUINELY wants to stay. I think he'd be happy in League 1 next season righting a wrong and pushing for promotion under a new manager. He'll have to move on thereafter if we fail to promote, but I would not rush into waving KD off yet. He's a bit like Crouch... made in Southampton. But unlike Crouch Liverpool arent going to come knocking. New manager, new owners with money and ambition and a new spirit amongst the fans now developing (regardless of the demoralised and poorly led and uninspired by Wotte outfield players)... I think KD simply loves the Club that's turned him into a confident keeper. So let's work to keep him... he's a confidence player is Kelvin. Our best player. Good points you put across in fairness, and I genuinely hope you're right! I'd love Davis to stay, but won't hold my breath. You do get the impression that Kelvin really enjoys playing for Southampton, and on the odd occasion I've spoken to him, he always mentions how he likes living down south. Maybe he would be willing to spend a season in League One (on a lower wage) trying to help us get back to 'where we belong' as it were. As club captain, he seems to have taken responsibility and thrived in his new role. Fingers crossed he does remain a Saint. Would give me a bit of belief going into next season too. The prospect of Forecast, Bialkowski and Poke fighting for the number 1 spot doesn't inspire me with confidence . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 20 April, 2009 Share Posted 20 April, 2009 Would love to read this thread alongside the one after last seasons game at Wednesday! His distribution was typically awful today and he should not be wearing the captains armband ad he is unable to influence the team where it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 20 April, 2009 Share Posted 20 April, 2009 Best Goalkeeper in the league.....At Saints he would probably be the best Centre Forward, if played there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff Saint Posted 20 April, 2009 Share Posted 20 April, 2009 I thought he was dire in his first season. No doubt lost confidence after the sunderland relegation mess. He was better but still dodgy at times, very dodgy in his second season, and IMO if Richard Wright hadn't come in we'd have been down. Then this season, he's been very, very good. However, being so busy behind a **** defence, I think a keeper does get the chance to show their shot stopping ability. So I don't suddenly think he's brilliant, he still has weaknesses, mainly decision making, but his shot stopping has been excellent. The main thing I've liked has been his attitude though. He's wanted to stay, wanted to do well and shown he cares while others clearly don't. For that reason i'd love him to stay. He's a pretty good CCC keeper, but no more than that. He'd get a move if he wanted it, but if he does love it here and would accept reduced wages, i'd love him to stay. if not, i hope Bart seizes the chance to rediscover some form next season. he'd need the fans behind him though as he's still young and learning. shame he's lost his way as he showed excellent potential at times. Agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 20 April, 2009 Share Posted 20 April, 2009 He deserves a bl00dy good reception on Saturday that's f'sho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintinlondon Posted 20 April, 2009 Share Posted 20 April, 2009 agreed a good man. met him after the WBA game last season as the team were getting back on the bus. asked him if we were going to stay up. he acually grabbed me and siad course we ******* are! and he wasnt even in the side at the time. without him we would have been down much earlier and having apparently donated a weeks wages see him as the only committed non mercenary in this side. not surprised if he didnt sound that up for it v wednesday seeing the 10 in front of him never did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 20 April, 2009 Share Posted 20 April, 2009 I thought he was dire in his first season. No doubt lost confidence after the sunderland relegation mess. He was better but still dodgy at times, very dodgy in his second season, and IMO if Richard Wright hadn't come in we'd have been down. Then this season, he's been very, very good. However, being so busy behind a **** defence, I think a keeper does get the chance to show their shot stopping ability. So I don't suddenly think he's brilliant, he still has weaknesses, mainly decision making, but his shot stopping has been excellent. The main thing I've liked has been his attitude though. He's wanted to stay, wanted to do well and shown he cares while others clearly don't. For that reason i'd love him to stay. He's a pretty good CCC keeper, but no more than that. He'd get a move if he wanted it, but if he does love it here and would accept reduced wages, i'd love him to stay. if not, i hope Bart seizes the chance to rediscover some form next season. he'd need the fans behind him though as he's still young and learning. shame he's lost his way as he showed excellent potential at times. he is probably the best in the division, is and has been a very good keeper at this level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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