Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott, Kevin Davies, James Beattie- All familiar names with Southampton FC fans who have seen these names play in the famous red and white for the Saints as well as going onto to play for their international sides (all England bar Bale).
After yesterdays 4-0 demolition of Dagenham and Redbridge, the St Mary's faithful might just have another name to add to that list in the not to distant future- Step foward Alex Chamberlain.
At just 17 years of age, the winger who has progressed up through the ranks at Southampton has started this season in blistering form terrorising defences up and down the wings in League One. His latest display against a Daggers side again highlighted just how good the youngster, who was born in Portsmouth, will be.
With two goals and an assist in the game, he was certainly a clear winner of the man of the match award. His first goal maybe was a bit lucky as his cross floated over the visitors keeper, however the second was pure genius. Out on the wing and seeing the keeper was slightly off his line, Chamberlain tried an audacious lob that beat the keeper and practically ended the game.
The young midfielder then showed real pace and strength to force his way down the flank to tee up an easy chance for Lee Barnard who easily dispatched the golden opportunity that Chamberlain presented him with.
With Saints up to 6th in the league now and holding such a prize asset that they will be reluctant to depart with for many years to come, you can safely say that the future at least at one of the South Coast clubs is looking very bright.
Hi Ryan
ReplyDeletePicked up your blog on the Margate FC fans forum. Two points of interest in your blog, firstly, a MFC supporter since I was at school in Margate a hundred years ago, and that I actually worked for 20-odd years at SSU, until I retired in 2007!
Maybe you could form an SSU supporters branch of Margate FC from amongst your fellow students? Maybe use your course to get some publicity for the club!
Glad to hear that you are working hard on your course work, that's the way it goes (especially like most students, idling your way through year 1). Anyway, can I wish to every success and enjoy life at SSU.
Zorba (of MFC)
Hi
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your comment, the idea you suggest is something I am certainly looking to do.
I am using this blog to try and just get my work out there to be read by others. I am hoping to get more followers (any help on how to do this would be greatly appreciated)
I hope you enjoyed looking through the blog and you will return to look at future articles.
I post links to all new articles to my Facebook page so feel free to add me if you the network.
Many thanks again
Ryan Day