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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by sharpshooter11, Jan 30, 2012.

  1. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    You mean the Leeds game? Two early nervyistakes and then won EVERY header!
     
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    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    Stop this. That's twice this week i've agreed with you!
     
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  3. sharpshooter11

    sharpshooter11 New Member

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    Couldn't agree more St Godders, he should never be first choice for a team chasing promotion... and isn't.
     
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    tomw24 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    I'm sorry but Martin has one bad game where everyone else plays badly and some people jump on his back. He has potential to be a very good CB. He's 22 for gods sake - give him a chance to develop under Adkins. Harding played just as badly against Leicester but as he's not a CB or the keeper it doesn't matter.
     
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  5. sharpshooter11

    sharpshooter11 New Member

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    22 is not that young, i believe the same age as Dan Seaborne who alot of Saints fans are quick to slate. Admittidly the whole team were poor against Leicester, but the mistakes made my Martin were basic mistakes such as turning his back on the ball.
     
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  6. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    But there goes you're discussion. He's not first choice. he is back up. We have had 4 CBs out and he is playing.

    You are criticising a 4th choice player and that is unfair
     
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  7. sharpshooter11

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    Which is why i asked people to judge him as a player, not as our fourth choice centre back.
     
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  8. Saint Michael

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    I can't belive that some people on here have such a poor view about Aaron Martin I think he's gaining confidence and is a very capable player I'm wondering if some of you guys actually go to the macthes?????????????
     
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    If we go up Martin will be gone imo.
     
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  10. Saints Fan4Life

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    My posts are improving! This is becoming a regular occurance haha :biggrin:
     
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  11. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    I think Adkins is pleased with Martin and would be surprised if he was sold soon. I'm sure he would get another year at least.
     
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  12. Saints Fan4Life

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    Exactly! If Adkins didnt think he had the potential, he wouldn't have given him a long term contract, he would have signed someone on loan when Seaborne got injured and Martin would be off the boat swimming for safety - but no, adkins has been happy with Martin, and always praises him when he plays
     
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  13. sharpshooter11

    sharpshooter11 New Member

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    I think Martin playing is more a case of needs must. Due to injuries we have had no choice but to play him. And with regards to signing a long term contract would i not be correct in saying that it was a clause in his original contract that meant he could stay an extra year if he chooses? I may be wrong.
     
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  14. SFC5BAG

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    Have to agree that it seems Martin has only been called up this season to cover the injuries. Jaidi, Seaborne then
    Fonte. I think if he was 2nd choice he would of played in front of Hoover when he arrived after Seabornes injury.

    Adkins was also reported as saying the other day that he may of been on the look out all season for a CB !
    For a back up player he does as well as we can expect. Can be hard when you only get a chance when others are injured otherwise you bench warm. he has been lucky to get the shirt and a short spell in the team lately due to Fonte's toe
     
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