Ricado Fuller

Anglo-Saxon · Post by **Anglo-Saxon** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:48 am

Might be coming on a one month loan, just heard this on Radio Suffolk, could play on Saturday against Wolves.

Post by **Earl Blue** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:19 am

Hows Fuller been doing. Personally speaking, I dont mind because
I would rather Naylor was in his preferred position and we can
use what other resources we have to play up front with him.

the-mole · Post by **the-mole** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:46 am

Earl Blue wrote:Hows Fuller been doing. Personally speaking, I dont mind because
I would rather Naylor was in his preferred position and we can
use what other resources we have to play up front with him.

Im with earl on this - Naylor is so strong at the back and I feel his understanding with De Vos is key to us being strong at the back!!

Anyone who can hold the line up front will be good for us - hopefully with the likes of mcdonald, peters or currie playing off them!!

MMJR67 · Post by **MMJR67** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:05 am

THIS IS GOOD NEWS IN MY OPINION,SAW HIM PLAY INTERNATIONAL MATCH LAST YEAR,AND HE WAS GREAT IN THAT MATCH.ENJOYED WATCHING HIM PLAY......HE COULD BE JUST THE TONIC WE NEED FOR A MONTH OR SO,IF NOT PERMANENTLY...SORRY CAPS BUTTON BROKE,AND AFTER MY TRIP TO THE NOJ,HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO BUY A NEW ONE YET....

Himple · Post by **Himple** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:08 am

Yep, been confirmed:

Southampton striker Ricardo Fuller is joining the Blues on a one-month loan. The frontman is expected at Portman Road on Friday and should go straight into the squad for Saturday's trip to Wolves.

Fuller had previously been targeted by Town at the beginning of last month but the former Preston and Portsmouth man was then unwilling to leave the St Mary's Stadium.

The 26-year-old has scored three goals in 16 starts and six substitute appearances this season but has been out of favour under new manager George Burley. A Jamaican international, Fuller joined the Saints from Portsmouth for Ã‚Â£90,000 last summer.

Ojc · Post by **Ojc** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:50 am

Southampton are struggling, why are'nt they playing him?

And why did'nt he want to come here in the first place?

He better put the effort in else he can GTF.

Anglo-Saxon · Post by **Anglo-Saxon** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:52 am

Ojc wrote:Southampton are struggling, why are'nt they playing him?

And why did'nt he want to come here in the first place?

He better put the effort in else he can GTF.

Out of favour with GB, I don't care, he only needs to play 4 cracking games untill Lee is fit and take it from there.

Post by **Earl Blue** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:12 pm

I think we should praise the Lord. To get Fuller at Short Notice
is a good thing, and who knows the loan period could well
move onto other things.

Yes we have got plenty of other strikers, but match fitness with all of
them is what we wont have to start with..

Well done Joe, I am feeling a little easier about the Wolves game now.

Himple · Post by **Himple** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:15 pm

Earl Blue wrote:I think we should praise the Lord. To get Fuller at Short Notice
is a good thing, and who knows the loan period could well
move onto other things.

Yes we have got plenty of other strikers, but match fitness with all of
them is what we wont have to start with..

Well done Joe, I am feeling a little easier about the Wolves game now.

Same, Couldnt see us getting much but this loan signing has made me feel much better now.

Dubai Blue · Post by **Dubai Blue** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:23 pm

Me too. JR has taken a risk and probably its a case of damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Fuller is much better than the options that we have and at short notice JR has IMO done well. Important to note that Saturdays game is a key one for our season and getting a better loan on Monday would not have done.

Looks like Hoddle's job might be on the line if we take the 3 points too.

Fully · Post by **Fully** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:30 pm

Fuller is gonna be a big risk - no real match practise, but did well at Preston (?) gonna be one hell of a hit with the fans if he scores a few.

Wonder if we have the option of a further month..

hallamblue · Post by **hallamblue** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:48 pm

How come we are now "good enough" for him to consider gracing us with his presence ???

He didnt want to come to Ipswich before - hardly gonna be committed to us is he ! nor does he know how the rest of team plays...whereas the likes of Billy Clarke and McDonald do..and at least they are match fit !

DeIpswich · Post by **DeIpswich** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:06 pm

He obviously wants to continue to play for Southampton, and wants to show Burley what he can do.

Good loan IMO, let's just wait and see.....

itfc76trev · Post by **itfc76trev** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:08 pm

If he scores goals i aint bovvered

elybluessupporter · Post by **elybluessupporter** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:08 pm

Agree with Hallamblue .If we we were not good enough for him in January why are we now.Possibly we are on a good run and in for a playoff place.
I personally would prefer committed players for the club even if they are younsters.I get the feeling he will only be coming for the money.I hope I am wrong but then I am an old cynic.
On another topic recently found an old programme from the late fifties for an England schoolboys trial played at Portman Rd which included Martin Peters, Chris Lawlor and John Sleuhenhook(or something like that) Just to prove that some of us oldies can use a compooter.

Post by **Earl Blue** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:33 pm

To answer the cynics, Lets look at it, No player really wants to go out on
loan... At the time when Burley took over at the saints perhaps Fuller
believed he would get his chance.

For whatever reason he did not, and therefore now its a totally
different situation. Maybe he mightcome good at Ipswich and that
will give him opportunities..

Things change in life on a daily basis and I see this as no different.

Whatever, I hope he does the job, we need strength up front.

AzzurroMark · Post by **AzzurroMark** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:40 pm

Earl Blue wrote:To answer the cynics, Lets look at it, No player really wants to go out on
loan... At the time when Burley took over at the saints perhaps Fuller
believed he would get his chance.

For whatever reason he did not, and therefore now its a totally
different situation. Maybe he mightcome good at Ipswich and that
will give him opportunities..

Things change in life on a daily basis and I see this as no different.

Whatever, I hope he does the job, we need strength up front.

With Rasiak at Southampton, fuller probably could see his only chance WAS to go out on loan

Anglo-Saxon · Post by **Anglo-Saxon** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:43 pm

Earl Blue wrote:To answer the cynics, Lets look at it, No player really wants to go out on
loan... At the time when Burley took over at the saints perhaps Fuller
believed he would get his chance.

For whatever reason he did not, and therefore now its a totally
different situation. Maybe he mightcome good at Ipswich and that
will give him opportunities..

Things change in life on a daily basis and I see this as no different.

Whatever, I hope he does the job, we need strength up front.

I agree with ya Earl, what were people saying about Lee before he joined us!!!!!!!!!!!!?? and what are they all saying now

Lewis · Post by **Lewis** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:53 pm

I've always rated Ricardo Fuller from his time at Preston. However, I've been doing some quick research about him and his injuries. He does have a dodgy knee from a handful of ligament problems he's had in the past which does worry me slightly if we were to get him on a permanent deal. I just hope he's over his problems now and can at least play well for us for the period that our main strikers are out - and maybe earn himself a deal here in the process?

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:22 pm

What are the odds on him getting injured on Saturday?

With the way our luck has gone this season it mite be worth a bet

Cuffy · Post by **Cuffy** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:31 pm

I think its a good move, we need a presence up front and I don't think it will hinder the progress of Mini Mac, infact I feel they could work well together.

This is my first post btw. Looks like a good place!

clethbridge8 · Post by **clethbridge8** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:23 pm

The reason he did not come in Jan was down to the fact that he wanted to stay at saints and fight for his place! he didn't turn us down cause we were'nt good enough! Just committed to the club he plays for, thats a sign of a good player, when they would rather stay and fight for a place!

Post by **Dazza** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:24 pm

Cuffy wrote:I think its a good move, we need a presence up front and I don't think it will hinder the progress of Mini Mac, infact I feel they could work well together.

This is my first post btw. Looks like a good place!

Welcome to the forum!

shaggybear · Post by **shaggybear** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:29 pm

elybluessupporter wrote:Agree with Hallamblue .If we we were not good enough for him in January why are we now.Possibly we are on a good run and in for a playoff place.
I personally would prefer committed players for the club even if they are younsters.I get the feeling he will only be coming for the money.I hope I am wrong but then I am an old cynic.
On another topic recently found an old programme from the late fifties for an England schoolboys trial played at Portman Rd which included Martin Peters, Chris Lawlor and John Sleuhenhook(or something like that) Just to prove that some of us oldies can use a compooter.

When he went to Southampton, Fuller caught an incredible amount of flak before he even set foot on the field. Most Saint fans will acknowledge this. Why? (1) He came from Pompey; (2) With Harry Redknapp (3) on a 90,000 pound transfer. He clearly was not match fit when he started with Saints, and this made matters worse.

Saints had a big problem scoring goals and Fuller was the favorite scapegoat regardless of how the rest of the team played. Redknapp saw fit to start him even under those circumstances and I don't see how the treatment from the fans could not have hurt his confidence.

He began to score a few goals as he got fit and more and more fans came to see what he was capable of. Then after about the 16th game picked up a minor knock at the end of a game but did not return to the starting lineup thereafter.

When the transfer window opened it was thought Fuller was not being played because a transfer was imminent (and maybe it was). Redknapp left and Burley came in and Burley brought in his own people. He would not play Fuller, even though many fans were calling for his return to the starting lineup. Fuller has been left out of most games since early November, though he would occasionally appear as a substitute. Saints still have a scoring problem, but Burley is doing what he thinks is necessary.

I don't think it was a matter of Fuller not wanting to go to Ipswich, most of his supporters were actually surprised that he actually remained in spite of all that had transpired. I think for him it was a matter of proving himself, because he also had inquiries from Pompey and Millwall which were not pursued.

I hope he is able to do well for Ipswich, as he certainly has the ability. I would like to see him remain here and kick a little rear end.

Incidentally, though I haven't looked around much yet (my first post as well), I remark that there seems to be a positive crowd.

Hearts_Ipswich · Post by **Hearts_Ipswich** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:45 pm

Remember Fuller from when he was on loan at Hearts a few seasons ago.

Most of the fans loved him and was quick, skillful and scored a few goals. Still remember one where he got the ball at the halfway line dribbled past the entire Motherwell team and scored. Brilliant goal.

Not seen any of him since then but he definatley has the skills and if he can avoid injury will be a good signing i think

Anglo-Saxon · Post by **Anglo-Saxon** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:45 pm

shaggybear wrote:
elybluessupporter wrote:Agree with Hallamblue .If we we were not good enough for him in January why are we now.Possibly we are on a good run and in for a playoff place.
I personally would prefer committed players for the club even if they are younsters.I get the feeling he will only be coming for the money.I hope I am wrong but then I am an old cynic.
On another topic recently found an old programme from the late fifties for an England schoolboys trial played at Portman Rd which included Martin Peters, Chris Lawlor and John Sleuhenhook(or something like that) Just to prove that some of us oldies can use a compooter.
When he went to Southampton, Fuller caught an incredible amount of flak before he even set foot on the field. Most Saint fans will acknowledge this. Why? (1) He came from Pompey; (2) With Harry Redknapp (3) on a 90,000 pound transfer. He clearly was not match fit when he started with Saints, and this made matters worse.

Saints had a big problem scoring goals and Fuller was the favorite scapegoat regardless of how the rest of the team played. Redknapp saw fit to start him even under those circumstances and I don't see how the treatment from the fans could not have hurt his confidence.

He began to score a few goals as he got fit and more and more fans came to see what he was capable of. Then after about the 16th game picked up a minor knock at the end of a game but did not return to the starting lineup thereafter.

When the transfer window opened it was thought Fuller was not being played because a transfer was imminent (and maybe it was). Redknapp left and Burley came in and Burley brought in his own people. He would not play Fuller, even though many fans were calling for his return to the starting lineup. Fuller has been left out of most games since early November, though he would occasionally appear as a substitute. Saints still have a scoring problem, but Burley is doing what he thinks is necessary.

I don't think it was a matter of Fuller not wanting to go to Ipswich, most of his supporters were actually surprised that he actually remained in spite of all that had transpired. I think for him it was a matter of proving himself, because he also had inquiries from Pompey and Millwall which were not pursued.

I hope he is able to do well for Ipswich, as he certainly has the ability. I would like to see him remain here and kick a little rear end.

Incidentally, though I haven't looked around much yet (my first post as well), I remark that there seems to be a positive crowd.

Good post, it backs up all I'v read about his situation at Southampton, also JR talked with him at the Southampton game, and Fuller said then he liked what he saw.

Get in there son

Dubai Blue · Post by **Dubai Blue** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:08 pm

Welcome ShaggyBear & Cuffy. I think you'll agree that there's plenty to be positive about right now. Magic medicine a few wins. Wasn't quite so positive around Christmas I can tell you.

shaggybear · Post by **shaggybear** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:14 pm

Thanks for the welcome. Now for some marketing.

If you guys want a very effective striker, check out Onandi Lowe.

Lowe initially made his mark in English football with Port Vale before arriving at Rushden in December 2001, going on to score a total of 52 goals in 98 appearances for them.

He then transferred to Coventry, where he scored one goal (in his first or second appearance) before his career was put on hold by drug charges. He was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing, but it had already brought his career to a standstill.

He was again sought by Brian Talbot at Oxford United, but he was denied a work permit due to lack of activity with the Jamaica national team (and the stigma of the drug charges, I imagine). As a result, he presently plays for Portmore United in Jamaica. He doesn't belong there, and he will be a bargain if he is ever rediscovered. You MAY see him get another shot when Jamaica plays England in June. You may also see Fuller and Marlon King in that game, as both represent Jamaica internationally.

Riviera · Post by **Riviera** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:38 pm

shaggybear wrote:Thanks for the welcome. Now for some marketing. If you guys want a very effective striker, check out Onandi Lowe.

Lowe initially made his mark in English football with Port Vale before arriving at Rushden in December 2001, going on to score a total of 52 goals in 98 appearances for them.

He then transferred to Coventry, where he scored one goal (in his first or second appearance) before his career was put on hold by drug charges. He was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing, but it had already brought his career to a standstill.

He was again sought by Brian Talbot at Oxford United, but he was denied a work permit due to lack of activity with the Jamaica national team (and the stigma of the drug charges, I imagine). As a result, he presently plays for Portmore United in Jamaica. He doesn't belong there, and he will be a bargain if he is ever rediscovered. You MAY see him get another shot when Jamaica plays England in June. You may also see Fuller and Marlon King in that game, as both represent Jamaica internationally.

i saw a lot of Onandi Lowe when he was at rushden, very very strong and physical player, certainly knew where the goal was, but if im honest i really couldnt see him playing at championship level, unless it was for a club like burnley, where the ball is hoofed up for the strongest player to win

ippers · Post by **ippers** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:51 pm

Good signing simple as that. No-one can complain about it. We currently have no strikers effectively and to get a proven championship playe rin on loan, who if rediscovers his best form (like Lee) will look like a bargain. Its a no lose situation really as if he is crap (or gets injured

) we can return him after a month!