RandomGuy. Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 15 minutes ago, PauloPerth said: You're right, but it feels like this has been said for the past 3-4 January's or summers. For the past 4-5 seasons, we have finished very strongly and ended up top 6 and in Europe etc, with mostly the same group of players doing brilliantly. It possibly masked what had gone on for long periods mid-season. I remember when we achieved top 6 last season I wanted us to play a few games post split with fringe/ young players and start to plan for the following year. If we missed out on Europe then so be it. A few folk understandably argued we should be playing our strongest team and finishing as high as possible. We've then had a rushed, disjointed summer with planning for Europe. I still think we'll battle through this. But this time next season are we likely to have seen many changes? Given the out of contract players, and TW losing patience, I'd hope we see a turnaround of a major degree. I'd be giving young players, and the likes of Alston, a proper run to evaluate them for next season. Sink or swim time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Heliums Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, PauloPerth said: You're right, but it feels like this has been said for the past 3-4 January's or summers. For the past 4-5 seasons, we have finished very strongly and ended up top 6 and in Europe etc, with mostly the same group of players doing brilliantly. It possibly masked what had gone on for long periods mid-season. I remember when we achieved top 6 last season I wanted us to play a few games post split with fringe/ young players and start to plan for the following year. If we missed out on Europe then so be it. A few folk understandably argued we should be playing our strongest team and finishing as high as possible. We've then had a rushed, disjointed summer with planning for Europe. I still think we'll battle through this. But this time next season are we likely to have seen many changes? I don't agree we've rushed our summers. Maybe a few years ago under Lomas that might be said to be true. But Tommy has prioritised stability over the past few years at the expense of youth or experimentation. Most of our deals have been done early. And when that approach goes alongside qualifying for Europe, even when you could see the team wasn't as good or as entertaining as the season before, it was certainly hard to argue at the time that he wasn't right. But the problems we're seeing now have surely been caused by that approach: in rewarding contracts to Dave Mackay or Frazer Wright when they're nursing injuries that would soon force them out of the game; in trying to find players who can play alongside MacLean rather than searching for better replacements; in his loyalty – whether extending Chris Kane's deal when he's still not a first team pick or resurrecting Liam Craig's nosediving career; in recalling players he trusts – Swanson or O'Halloran – on short-term deals rather than having the confidence to build a new team for the years ahead. It's understandable. Not only because results have up to now gone his way, but also because when he has gone out to find new players, Shaughnessy aside, they haven't performed as we'd hoped they would. But he has to change his approach now – and it's a pity it's a change that will be driven by panic, rather than strategy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, PauloPerth said: Going back to sticking Scougall wide just seems like the manager wasn't paying attention for the entire first half of the season. I find that kind of stubbornness in a manager really frustrating. Its absolutely infuriating me. He played through the middle in the majority of his pre-season games. He played quite well. When he's played through the middle in competivive games they've been his best performances. Nearly every game he's played wide right he's been a peripheral figure in the game. Even Hamilton away when he scored he still had a relatively poor game. Yet every week he starts wide right! You'r probabaly right re stubbornness. Its similar in the same way he's been stubborn about not dropping the under performers. Edited January 28, 2018 by Mr Positive, sometimes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 The back page of the courier brings some amazing news. Looks like we’ll be signing George Williams - a welsh internationalist - on loan from Fulham as well as Scott Wright and potentially a central midfielder (name not revealed). YES. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I'm not someone who gets too carried away. But if we pull this off, they should just hand us the league title right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Van Dyke Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 The wee welsh wing wizard is on his way! I wonder who the cm is? Maury? Hopefully someone similar but younger than millar 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Far better signings that you'd be expecting to make at this stage. Don't care if it's only loan deals tbh, we desperately need quality out there. Excited about Wright, who seems exactly what we need, absolutely no idea bout Williams as I've never seen him play before, Fulham fans called him a "poor man's Patrick Roberts", who can "play either wing" so I suppose that's decent. They rejected a bid from Scunthorpe in the Summer. Anyone any idea who the CM is? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Still expect us to end up with only Clive Smith come Wednesday evening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 It sounds very cynical of me, but I wonder how much of our current woes are down to Wright eying up the failed statelet job.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, mizfit said: It sounds very cynical of me, but I wonder how much of our current woes are down to Wright eying up the failed statelet job.... I asked Tommy this exact question ages ago. He laughed and said he was 100% committed to the job he is in and will be until he is actually offered that job. He also said he didn't think he'd be offered it. Edited January 29, 2018 by tree house tam Adding the last bit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 George Williams made the Welsh Euro's squad in 2016. Haven't checked if he played but I presume not but still a good talent. He was in the Fulham side that reached the FA youth cup final with Dembele & Roberts. High hopes if pulled off he'll be a very good signing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbermoresaint Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 If Williams signs then the standard of Saints WAG will certainly improve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, Tibbermoresaint said: If Williams signs then the standard of Saints WAG will certainly improve. Preferred Aggie tbh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, Tibbermoresaint said: If Williams signs then the standard of Saints WAG will certainly improve. Maria Fowler eat your heart out! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I’m all aboard the Welsh internationalist winger with the lingerie model girlfriend. 10 year contract please Mr Brown! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 52 minutes ago, Tibbermoresaint said: If Williams signs then the standard of Saints WAG will certainly improve. Ooooft,that's what 40 odd appearances and 1 goal bags you......... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Forget about Williams. Just get her signed up to take over from Ross. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just googled Miss Palfrey. Some of those pictures..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Yes, quite 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Bliss Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Maybe get her to model your championship strip next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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