Sam Saunders

[Ghost]

I like the SS. .

:suspect:

 

[DavidgRushden]

Trouble is he is 27 this year...One might say he is at his peak and might not get any better..how long can we give him?

Good point, but would love to see him start and finish 2 or 3 consecutive matches to really test him out.

 

[SQUELCH]

Hopefully will now get a good run of games.

 

[DavidgRushden]

Is there an "official" reason why Saunders wasn't included in the squad yesterday?

 

[Les Beeavinu]

He was ill as reported a number of times.

 

[halibutbee64]

Sam Saunders was ill according to AS in his after match press conference

 

[GP200]

Sam Saunders was ill according to AS in his after match press conference

..............man flu??????................

 

[Ritchings]

Thought he looked really dangerous when came on, and put the opposing full back on the back foot!

 

[Simon C]

Thought he looked really dangerous when came on, and put the opposing full back on the back foot!

Pardew will probably chuck us a million for Ryan now to replace him

 

[Stanley]

Pardew will probably chuck us a million for Ryan now to replace him

Not on tonights' performance.

 

[To Bee Someone]

has done that in several games ie Gillingham and Charlton. Think he could turn out to be a brilliant buy, we just havent seen it yet

 

[taxi driver]

Nice work by Sam.I thought he changed the game.

 

[Markybee]

Pardew will probably chuck us a million for Ryan now to replace him

Hmmmm Ryan had a very suspicious "man cuddle" with Lambert at the end :suspect:

 

[wanderer paul]

Nice work by Sam.I thought he changed the game.

needs a chance now for a good run in the team IMO.

 

[Billy Hunt]

Thought he looked really dangerous when came on, and put the opposing full back on the back foot!

left him on his backside as well.

 

[Brentford 4 Life]

Seemed very keen to get on the ball. Not sure having Foster behind him will help him getting the ball. If he played same wing as dickson they could probably link up really well. Foster isnt that sort of player sadly.

 

[jlove]

Seemed very keen to get on the ball. Not sure having Foster behind him will help him getting the ball. If he played same wing as dickson they could probably link up really well. Foster isnt that sort of player sadly.

Actually, I though that he worked well with Foster; should do, given their history. A couple of throw-ins were obviously based on an understanding and it was noticable that Foster was further forward with Sam on.

 

[bonafidebee]

Actually, I though that he worked well with Foster; should do, given their history. A couple of throw-ins were obviously based on an understanding and it was noticable that Foster was further forward with Sam on.

foster looked lots more positive when saunders came on. good as a combo. scotty doesnt seem to have faith in saunders.

 

[Dazza]

Actually, I though that he worked well with Foster; should do, given their history. A couple of throw-ins were obviously based on an understanding and it was noticable that Foster was further forward with Sam on.

Agree 100%! Thought Foster was much better when he had saunders in front of him, though the Ainsworth signing must be a bit of a kick in the teeth for sam, prob thought that after last night he'd get a bit of a run in the team

 

[jlove]

... scotty doesnt seem to have faith in saunders.

It's not so much faith but I think Andy likes grafters and that Saunders (and Bostock) does not do as much in-yer-face work off the ball. Hence Wood (take a look... head down... charge!) gets the start and Sam comes on as a pair with Cort, supplying the crosses. It's the difference between wide midfield and a winger.

 

[beebopalula]

It's not so much faith but I think Andy likes grafters and that Saunders (and Bostock) does not do as much in-yer-face work off the ball. Hence Wood (take a look... head down... charge!) gets the start and Sam comes on as a pair with Cort, supplying the crosses. It's the difference between wide midfield and a winger.

And all that graft has resulted in a s**t scoring record. Sam is creative and we lack [ severely] in that area.

 

[the beast]

i think if was given a run in the side he would find his top form and we have one hell of a player on our hands. Andy just does not think he is up to it and always finds some one else to play on the right instead of Sam. He must think what does he have to do to get in the side.

 

[Low End Bee]

Thought he did well on Saturday and the right hand side looked more solid than it has done for a while.

 

[wanderer paul]

Thought he did well on Saturday and the right hand side looked more solid than it has done for a while.

http://www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk/...wn-the-gauntlet-to-bees-star-109642-25787088/

he's got the chance to make the right side his now. i hope he does. i like the player.

 

[WarrenBee]

I think he looks a class act.

 

[Jammy Jay]

I think he looks a class act.

Same here.

 

[shouldbee]

Same here.

And the same here, and we've got him for 2 more years

 

[Kingston Bee]

And the same here, and we've got him for 2 more years

Yep I like him to, but maybe he needed a kick up the backside and some competition for his place to get the best out of him. Its up to him now to make the best of this opportunity.

 

[hanworthbee]

he was excellent, constantly putting dangerous balls into the box and very unlucky not to score with the free kick

 

[condorman]

he got round the back quite a lot i thought. must have been listening to john barnes on world in motion

 

[jharvey85]

He's got a good understanding with Foster for obvious reasons. I don't think it was any coincidence that Foster had his best game in a Bees shirt when Saunders started.

 

[Glenisterbee]

I agree he is a classy player. His shot was destined for the top corner until Julian tipped it over. When he gets a good run in the side and some goals to his name he will flourish. He is too good not to.

 

[To Bee Someone]

have always liked him. looks dangerous and a handy little set piece taker.

Could he play through the middle?? Just a query

 

[Savagebee]

Yeah i rate Sam he always gives 100% when playing!

 

[nick logan]

have always liked him. looks dangerous and a handy little set piece taker.

Could he play through the middle?? Just a query

Instead of our 4 good central mids ?

 

[Inappropriate Smilies Bee]

i like SS & hope he doesn't have to leave like glenn poole cos theres no room for him. we just have too many good players these days, its not fair!!! scott OUT.

:dj:

 

[SmiffyBee]

have always liked him. looks dangerous and a handy little set piece taker.

Could he play through the middle?? Just a query

Instead of our 4 good central mids ?

We should play all 5 of Hunt, Kev, Bean, Dave and Saunders, in a Flying V - mighty Duck formation..with Weston and Strevens out side and Akinde and MacDonald upfront.

the Pole and Karleigh to linger at the back...sorted

 

[robBEEh]

the Pole of Karleigh to linger at the back...sorted

It's obvious that you've been hankering after this for years now

 

[Bigbee]

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the Pole and Karleigh to finger at the back...sorted

 

[Ambrose_1889]

Got to wonder about his future at the club after not even making the bench last Saturday and in the reserve team. He's said before than he wants first team football at this stage in his career so will be interesting to see what happens next. We already have Simpson, Hudson and Spillane on the right wing, Saunders is costing us money to be sitting around doing nothing, he's probably unhappy and wants first team football. If we need another winger, we can get one on loan.

It would really not surprise me if he was gone by the end of the month. A shame because we all tend to agree he had potential, just never seemed to work out here.

 

[jlove]

No footballer wants anything other than first team football; there's only so many players that can be in the matchday squad and it's up to him to prove he's one of them. Signing Simpson must have set him back but Hudson is injured and a forward and Spillane is not really a winger. I'd love to see Sam in a confident, free-passing Brentford side but right now we need grafters to grind out a point or three.

 

[wayfarer172]

Got to wonder about his future at the club after not even making the bench last Saturday and in the reserve team. He's said before than he wants first team football at this stage in his career so will be interesting to see what happens next. We already have Simpson, Hudson and Spillane on the right wing, Saunders is costing us money to be sitting around doing nothing, he's probably unhappy and wants first team football. If we need another winger, we can get one on loan.

It would really not surprise me if he was gone by the end of the month. A shame because we all tend to agree he had potential, just never seemed to work out here.

I agree. When we signed the trio from D&R, Sam was the one that excited me most. I could of rephrased that beterer couldn't I?

 

[blunstone]

I agree. When we signed the trio from D&R, Sam was the one that excited me most. I could of rephrased that beterer couldn't I?

your secret is safe with us!

but i know what you mean and do agree 100%

 

[detours]

Spillane did look a bit lightweight playing on the wing, and he was signed as a RB. Simpson has looked pretty damn good but I dont think we are getting the most out of him without a full back like Spillane (sorry Kev but I think you are better in the middle).

Sorta seems like a bit of a slap in the face to Saunders, seeing as AS has kept only him of the Daggers three, yet he has been warming the bench. I'm sure Andy has told him to fight for his place in the side, yet he is not getting played and I when players go missing from AS's teams you have to wonder how much longer they will be around for. We havent even used him as an option to change things up.

Saying all this, Saunders looked good last season for about 2 games, and then stopped turning up. I dont know how much more he has to give for us, but I would rather he got the chance.

 

[Womble Bee]

Being the only Daggers player retained and showing what he is capable of in the pres-season, I hope he gets more of a look in this season.

 

[Travel Tavern Bee]

Being the only Daggers player retained and showing what he is capable of in the pres-season, I hope he gets more of a look in this season.

Dont think he will get the chance , i really rate him and it will be a big shame if he departs........suprised he didnt get a chance against Cheltenham

 

[andyrew]

No pace and Andy likes his wide men to fly down the wings - don't know why he signed him in the first place as that is the case.

 

[Chopper]

I honestly think he would be better in the centre will run at players, can pick a pass, will shoot if you look everytime he plays on the right wing he always looks to come inside is that saying something he was very effective against Palace on the left wing cutting in again is that saying something I honestly believe give him a free role in the middle of the park and he will be the player we saw at Dagenham because he certainly has talent.

 

[detours]

I hoped AS would have tried players out in different roles. But I dont think Saunders is going to get his chance in the centre or on the wing.

We have had a problem on the right for some time now, and to be honest, I dont think AS even really gave Cleveland Taylor a fair crack of the whip. If we buy players we should give them the chance to show what they are worth. Strevens was played time and time again, with not a lot of joy! But Saunders, who showed much more promise has been left on the bench... or in the reserves. Beats me :shrug:

 

[Downbeat Bee]

I hoped AS would have tried players out in different roles. But I dont think Saunders is going to get his chance in the centre or on the wing.

We have had a problem on the right for some time now, and to be honest, I dont think AS even really gave Cleveland Taylor a fair crack of the whip. If we buy players we should give them the chance to show what they are worth. Strevens was played time and time again, with not a lot of joy! But Saunders, who showed much more promise has been left on the bench... or in the reserves. Beats me :shrug:

I doubt signing Cleveland Taylor inspired him. I thought it was a strange signing at the time. I still think Saunders could be an asset. Would not surprise me if he went sooner rather than later.