tomhollywood Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Good signing AI and SWFC. Could I just ask why people chip in with comments like, "I won't judge him yet", "not sure, i'll reserve judgement", "not too impressed". Say all that when he has scored 7 own goals and nutted a few players, not before the dude has even kicked a ball. My initial thoughts are always one of excitement to see someone new on the blue and white (unless they are uber poo poo). Lets get excited and take this league up the wrong 'un! UTO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster_owl Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 SkySports Article Skysports.com understands out-of-contract Southampton full-back Jon Otsemobor is attracting interest from a host of League One clubs. Sheffield Wednesday, Swindon, Charlton and Plymouth are among the clubs understood to be chasing the 27-year-old. Otsemobor moved to St Mary's on a free transfer from League One rivals Norwich City in January. But he has been deemed surplus to requirements as Saints boss Alan Pardew seeks to overhaul his squad ahead of next term's planned promotion push. But the former Liverpool player could be lining up against Pardew's side next term, with his future set to be finalised this week. So he's chosen us over the above... like many don't know too much about him etc but I'm willing to trust AI as with all current / further signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I said yesterday that I wouldnt be too dissapointed with this, hes not the best defender but it will be interesting to see how he links up on the overlap with sedgwick. Nolan is a better defender and time will tell if we get him, but I think we need another centre back. At least Ostemobor adds a bit of pace, I think hes a player who has looked decent as in he catches the eye with is pace, but doesnt always have an end product. Still a good player at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhollywood Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 A defender with pace at last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriwozgod Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Sedgewick was a steady signing (not quite the "brilliant" signing a lot on here were claiming , dont you just love close season optimism ).............................................but im not so sure about this one , hes certainly quick but whenever ive seen him his distribution has been poor and his defending has had a touch of the headless chicken about it. I hope to god they both produce the goods for us , but im finding it hard to get enthused....................................my anger / disappointment over last season seems to be taking a lot of shaking off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rica Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 We have now gone from one quick player to two. The most I can remember in ages! At L1 level we will be fine. He will be in the team to stretch opposition teams and act as a backstop for when we push up (AI has stated many times that he is making the pitch bigger next season - more space). Purse can do the read the game sh!te gunbum can just outrun people and muscle them off the ball. Also if we are signing 8 players if we are to have any hope of signing a decent one who requires a fee and decent wages (such as Parkin, or Nolan) then we will have to sign some 6/10 players to balance the budget. To quote Otsemeboor 'calm down calm down' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhollywood Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Could I just point out as well. I like how AI seems to handing out 2 year contracts as opposed to the 3 years that BL would throw around like they were jelly tots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcGibbo Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Could I just point out as well. I like how AI seems to handing out 2 year contracts as opposed to the 3 years that BL would throw around like they were jelly tots. Was going to say the same thing. If these players help us get out of the league they can be the back up players in the Championship with a year to run on their contracts. Irvine is working things well with signings contracts so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 This is good. There will be plenty of pace in the team now with Joe on the left bombing forward and JJ on the right. Obviously the signings of him and sedge were well thought out because they should compliment eachother very well. Can't wait to see which strikers we sign. Turning into quite an exciting summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcGibbo Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 This is good. There will be plenty of pace in the team now with Joe on the left bombing forward and JJ on the right. Obviously the signings of him and sedge were well thought out because they should compliment eachother very well. Can't wait to see which strikers we sign. Turning into quite an exciting summer. Yeah im coming around to this League One malark. I made comments earlier about him being a poor signing however these were just based on Norwich fans views so i guess ill wait to judge him myself. If he's quick and has Sedgewick in front of him then it could work out extremely well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest owlsowlsowls Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 He was very highly regarded as a centre half in his early days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcGibbo Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Listening to AI earlier on RS he said he's after 8 players altogether. Anything else mentioned? Close with anymore signings?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Anything else mentioned? Close with anymore signings?? That was one of my problems with Laws was that he always kept saying that we were close to signings. I like that AI is being quite quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcGibbo Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 That was one of my problems with Laws was that he always kept saying that we were close to signings. I like that AI is being quite quiet. Laws was poor at dealing with players. The numerous times we were close with a 'Premiership' loan signing was beyond belief. Irvine seems to have indentified the right blend of players thus far. Having a fast JJ on the left with Spurr and a quick Ostembor with Sedgwick seems to be another good combination in theory. As mentioned earlier i am impressed with the 2 year deals too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Not always the best, but some players just never settle at clubs. I think I'd still rather have this guy at RB than Buxton... ARRGGGHHHH do summat with your avatar or what ever, I have to scroll down for bloody ages to get to the end of your post. Or is it my laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormOwl Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 6/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandiaowl Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I like him because he has a lot of letters you can colour in. His name is an anagram............but of what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DonnyOwl86 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Well done AI and Swfc 2 good signings hope more to come, at this rate at least we'll have a bigger squad in case of any injuries so we dont have to make rushed loan deals. Up the Owls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shezza Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Heard both good and bad things about the lad, but never seen him play myself. Could go either way, I guess. If we're signing 8 players this summer, not all of them will be first teamers either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auckland Owl Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 PLUS Equals Minus Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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