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Saints January transfer window thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by lamby, Nov 20, 2013.

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  1. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    They turned me down when I was 14 and again when I was 16...... I am 44 now and available to return.

    *stares at phone*
     
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  2. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Turned me down when I was 9, 10 or 11. It was so long ago I can't quite remember. [puts Dani Osvaldo specs on to stare at the phone] ;)
     
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  3. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    Did they have a youth policy back then ..... <whistle>
     
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  4. lamby

    lamby Needs a cold shower

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    No they had National Service<whistle>
     
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    Don't know much about Ings but seems to be doing well this season. Hasn't he had a couple of bad injuries in the last couple of seasons?
     
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  6. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Oh, ha-ha..! ;)

    Our captain was taken up by Saints, one David Stamp. He was a year older than me, so I was considered for the next year or so. In the book, In That Number, you can see David sitting cross legged next to Nick Holmes for a pre-season all-squads photo, after he has progressed a few seasons. Hang on, I'll check the page for those who have a copy and wish to see him... page 121.

    I know I was being watched but whenever there was a whiff of knowledge that a scout was around I'd have a terrible game because I became so nervous.
     
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    Sounds like Benali
     
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  8. lamby

    lamby Needs a cold shower

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    More like Gazza.
     
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    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Presumably though he isn't wanted. :(
     
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  12. Lovelocum

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    Probably said before and highly overambitious and unlikely but could we tempt cole to finish his career here? provided he takes a pay cut? Not played since sunderland defeat and would arguably get more time when shaw is injured/knocked? Silly idea really...

    Buttner is rumoured to be leaving utd, stand in for shaw?
     
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  13. Beef

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    Why do we need another lb?
     
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    Well, if Targett reaches his potential we won't. On balance, I think I trust the Saints academy. I'm with you.
     
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    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Well, my parents weren't encouraging. In fact, my Dad didn't even know I played for my school football team from the 2nd year onwards, and wouldn't have been interested if I did, and Mum just used to wash my gear and gasp every season when I'd ask for another pair of football boots [what again..? You had a pair last year..!] So anything I did, I did very much off my own back, and I really wanted to do it. I was just extremely nervous of failing.
     
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  16. Beef

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    He is already good enough to be back up. Fox is only back up as he seems to help the youngsters a lot according to a few of them.
     
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    "Do the opposite to me" <laugh>
     
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    Targett doesn't appear to be anywhere near the 1st team.
     
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    Must been around the same team as Keith Grainger.
    Was MLT and Shearer around at that time
     
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    Granger yes, but I never recall MLT. Shearer was signed on school boy terms the same day they let me go... Fools I tell you, fools! Benali and Craig Mascall were there then I recall.
     
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