SaintJet Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 19 hours ago, blueheaven said: May's more than good enough with the right partner next to him. We saw that with Clark last season. His streaks of form don't just appear out of thin air. They happen when we play to his strengths, which sadly is very rarely. I really, really hope Jephcott can be someone who brings the best out of May once fit and sharp, but we've seen only very fleeting glimpses of anything like that so far. This is bang on about Steve May. When Clark arrived he transformed our forwrad play with May and him running channels and creating so many chance. Really gets me cross when I hear people slating May when you see his work rate. tucker, blueheaven and Savage 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Potter Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, SaintJet said: This is bang on about Steve May. When Clark arrived he transformed our forwrad play with May and him running channels and creating so many chance. Really gets me cross when I hear people slating May when you see his work rate. It’s absolutely wild that we’ve still not figured out how to get the best out of May, given who his former assistant manager and now manager is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintee in exile Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Let's face it SM was the forward coach for one of our most barren spells in front of goals.WTF was he given the full time job? PSJ.84 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy1949 Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 11 minutes ago, saintee in exile said: Let's face it SM was the forward coach for one of our most barren spells in front of goals.WTF was he given the full time job? To be fair being the forwards coach doesn’t mean a thing if the manager sets the team up to play with only one attacking player. blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, Stumpy1949 said: To be fair being the forwards coach doesn’t mean a thing if the manager sets the team up to play with only one attacking player. And that one player is no good as a lone striker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Saintdunc said: A 2 year deal? Unbelievably underwhelming signing. Started out in the Southampton academy, who have a good record with youngsters. Right footed when it's a left footer we require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, Cagey said: Started out in the Southampton academy, who have a good record with youngsters. Right footed when it's a left footer we require. Mind you trials for Burton, Bristol and Plymouth. Hope it was because he didn't fancy any of them that he didn't sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Two young defenders from top premiership teams, but who have barely played a game between them. Who knows what they are going to be like, but I imagine they are definitely cheap. I'm assuming MacLean would rather take a punt on two cheap young players rather than a solid, but more expensive older one. I can understand this, but just hope it'll pay off. I'm guessing a large chunk of the budget will go on a proven left-winger now, and I could then see a young centre midfielder coming in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy1949 Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 I’ve a feeling that he has been brought in as right back cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 23 minutes ago, Stumpy1949 said: I’ve a feeling that he has been brought in as right back cover. Makes the most sense. Gives us 8 defenders, with 2 in each position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broggy Man Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Wish saints would get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, RandomGuy said: Makes the most sense. Gives us 8 defenders, with 2 in each position. Surely you don't count Parker? Havana Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintgscot Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Cagey said: Started out in the Southampton academy, who have a good record with youngsters. Right footed when it's a left footer we require. Why, Gallagher isn’t bad on the left he has been out gif a year once he back he will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintgscot Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Linky said: Surely you don't count Parker? Why not his throw in was only shot on target against Stirling. I know it wouldn’t of counted but he hit the bar. garydavidson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Linky said: Surely you don't count Parker? Why not? One bad 45 minutes, as a teenager, in your first competitive game against a side higher than League Two, where the whole team is struggling, and you completely write him off? John Bonham and pezza70 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 9 hours ago, saintgscot said: Why, Gallagher isn’t bad on the left he has been out gif a year once he back he will be good. LCB. I suppose Gallagher and Booth could play there at a push but not ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Dunfermline have made Spoony an offer. Still time for Saints to bring him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 23 hours ago, Brian Potter said: It’s absolutely wild that we’ve still not figured out how to get the best out of May, given who his former assistant manager and now manager is! In fairness, I think that's a big part of the reason why we've signed Jephcott. Macca must surely be well aware that May needs a certain type of player up front next to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, Cagey said: Dunfermline have made Spoony an offer. Still time for Saints to bring him back. Why? People need to realise Spoony isn't the answer to our issues, he was let go for a reason. Pining after him constantly is just blue tinted fantasy. Did he leave the wrong way, yes. Was it the right decision based on his contributions and play style, yes. garydavidson, The Kinross Saint, Saint Stevo and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 5 hours ago, RandomGuy said: Why not? One bad 45 minutes, as a teenager, in your first competitive game against a side higher than League Two, where the whole team is struggling, and you completely write him off? I'm not writing him off, I didn't see the game. But it seems clear to me from the manager's actions and words that he doesn't count him as part of his squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 38 minutes ago, Linky said: I'm not writing him off, I didn't see the game. But it seems clear to me from the manager's actions and words that he doesn't count him as part of his squad. Based on him being subbed off at half time? James Brown was too. Ive not seen any comments directed at solely Parker either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templeofsaints Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 That's McLelland officially signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintee in exile Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Poor b#stard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 If we can add Olufunwa our defensive numbers will finally be starting to look a bit healthier. That'll mean we'll have Gordon, Considine, McClelland, Olufunwa, McGowan and Brown, and at a push also Booth, who are all able to do a turn in central defence. Assume the next priority is a winger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broggy Man Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Don’t you think we need a creative midfielder BH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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