Firstly Chamberlain: He is playing tomorrow He trained well today and has a smile on his face Adkins hinted the comments AOC made to the press this week were possibly driven by other parties. Can't control speculation, repeated that the press said AOC would go in January and would go in pre-season and would go on 1st of July. He's a Saints player and we will continue to look after him as one of the Southampton family. Understand fans only wanting players that are committed, but repeated about the fans and Chamberlain being part of the family and that Alex should get the support of the fans whilst playing for us. --------------------------------------- De Ridder : Was scouted by our European scouts Not bought to replace Chamberlain. Had an eye on him for a while now. Good with both feet, fast and exciting Good attitude, spent a few days getting to know the club and area before signing. --------------------------------------- Other signing: Hopes to have another signing "very soon" but can't say anything until all the paperwork is done etc. ---------------------------------------- Adkins was at the the league managers meeting this week and strongly disagrees with the reduction of 7 people on the bench to 5. Said that Ian Holloway was in his element arguing this point to the Football league bods. All the above taken from Saints player interview (which kept freezing on me every 20 seconds or so)
Good persistence, I jib things online which freeze alot, technophobe with a lack of patience, now theres a bad combo. I think Alex will get a good reception, he's young enough to make a few mistakes, & the poor dear does have a overly irritating Dad, we should all consider this. Anyway, we are doing it for Markus. It will be a good day!
Thanks CBK. If the story about the Tunisian defender having a medical was true then I guess the paperwork refers to his work permit. Good to see that De Ridder has been here for ages and none of the press had a whiff.
Thanks for the update CBK - much appreciated. Looking good - Saints Fans - please ignore the Skate comment above - treat it with the contempt it deserves!
I won't ignore it, I find it amusing, just a bit jealous maybe, let's hope "The Knight" gets a chance to shine against our blue buddies team.
Pompeys players need to shine next season, as the flood lights barely work! "I thought you paid that........" Duh.
I heard that De Ridder's medical was yesterday and today's was for a CB so maybe so more good news later tonight.
Strewth your advanced aren't you? Mine will only take 10pence pieces. Mind you could that be because I have to actually put mine in a meter and not have to worry about how long it is?
I don't believe you Beddytare. I bet you still have a big bag of sixpence and shillings to pout in the meter
But he got Jaidi so he obviously knows everything... Speaking of which Freddy Adu is just completing his medical and Hamdi Salihi is just getting a taxi from the airport, I know my insider told me.
"De Ridder : Was scouted by our European scouts" this our new european scout that we found on the internet at work then???
