Fitzhugh Fella Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 How the bloody hell did we manage to win the battle for his signing ? Lots of money ? Vision from AP ? I am really chuffed about this, but surprised.. I think the penny dropped last week - in the Echo today AP talks how frustrating Nicola Cortese had found last week trying to sign players and I reckon ML freed up a bit of cash over the weekend. Considering we are doubling his wages and we have paid over a million that shows renewed committment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 It will probably have been a press photo-call at Staplewood - so the OS prob will have sent a photographer but Echo can just email it back as soon as it happens. I would imagine a release went to the paper with details of the photo-call in, say, an hours time after the release is sent. spoil sport:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspect everyone Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Bristol Rovers supporting colleague at work thinks we've got a real bargain in Lambert, he's gutted. Cracking signing. Keep 'em coming Markus!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 i wish we had waited and sponsored him.....FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Looks photshopped. Well, the lettering anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruddick Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 spoil sport:( Sorry! Just my job as a press officer so I know how fast papers are at gettign photos up as compared with whoever is organising the photo-shoot! Doesnt rule out another signing and doesnt explain lack of AP quote which could be because there will be a double quote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruddick Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 I think the penny dropped last week - in the Echo today AP talks how frustrating Nicola Cortese had found last week trying to sign players and I reckon ML freed up a bit of cash over the weekend. Considering we are doubling his wages and we have paid over a million that shows renewed committment. Hmmmm I doubt this was the reason for frustration or the deal being done. Men like Liebherr don't make their money or run companies by tracking every penny or signing off every investment but enable and support the right men like Cortese to do it for them. I would say the protraction and then completion would be on terms or contract specifics or changing deal to do with other offers. As well as Nicola running around loads as he has to sort 20 different things at once and difficult to prioritise as they all need doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 was told that Rasiak is suffering from a terrible bout of 'want away bad back injury' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red&White Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Lambert is a good signing, he will score us shed loads ! Now for a big f**k off CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Hmmmm I doubt this was the reason for frustration or the deal being done. Men like Liebherr don't make their money or run companies by tracking every penny or signing off every investment but enable and support the right men like Cortese to do it for them. I would say the protraction and then completion would be on terms or contract specifics or changing deal to do with other offers. As well as Nicola running around loads as he has to sort 20 different things at once and difficult to prioritise as they all need doing. do you think AP has discussed possible signings (and their potential costs) with ML at all or will it just be a case of ML saying to Nicola that you have £5m if you need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 was told that Rasiak is suffering from a terrible bout of 'want away bad back injury' was that a refusal to play kind of injury or a don't play in case he gets injured and prevents a transfer kind of injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie79 Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 I would say the protraction and then completion would be on terms or contract specifics or changing deal to do with other offers. That sounds about right, especially when on the Rovers OS they said they'd been negotiating to get the best deal for the past few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Their was a quote from Cortese that their wasn't a budget as such but Pardew would identify the targets and they see how far they could go with signing the particular targets, in terms of costs etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 i wish we had waited and sponsored him.....FFS Too expensive anyway - they've not missed a trick there, £900+VAT :smt103 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruddick Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 do you think AP has discussed possible signings (and their potential costs) with ML at all or will it just be a case of ML saying to Nicola that you have £5m if you need it? Well I would imagine that ML isn't too bothered about types of players, def not names of players and I would imagine he has enabled Cortese to do the bidding and negotiating as Exec Chairman. But if it is true that ML read the boards or Echo comments or whatever then maybe he has said the fans want such and such but no more than that - if that. Cortese is the man in charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallington Saint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Sounds like a great signing! I've heard a strong rumour that Saga has been offered a contract by a Moscow team, but Saints wouldn't let him leave...until now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Now we have a goal machine we need a good ball winning midfield general + a good wide man to give him some service. jermaine wright has just been released by Blackpool :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Wonder what the odds are of Lambert scoring on his debut tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 What a superb aqusition Lambert will prove to be ,i'm sure. Good to be a Saints fan right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 This is an awsome signing.......to think I would have been happy with the lad Craddock from Luton.......this just shows how we have to start thinking of SFC as a proper football club again and not a **** heads play thing !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Top draw signing from Pardew. Lambert scores goals for fun in this division, and signing him is a signal of intent by the manager and the new owners. I can only hope that there are a few more signings like this on the horizon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 jermaine wright has just been released by Blackpool :-) With risk of of being shot down horrifically.... I would welcome him back. He's better than Wotton any day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Saw Lambert play when Rovers were beaten at home by Brighton at the end of last season He reminded me a lot of James Beattie in terms of his physical presence .....large, capable of making a nuisance of himself and very good at getting himself in the right place ..unlike Beatts, however, he also looked as if he was interested in making a lot of effort! Great signing I shall sleep more soundly tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 With risk of of being shot down horrifically.... I would welcome him back. He's better than Wotton any day Me too No contest actually, Wright is far far better than Wotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 With risk of of being shot down horrifically.... I would welcome him back. He's better than Wotton any day A good, solid, versatile player. I'd welcome him, at the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 With risk of of being shot down horrifically.... I would welcome him back. He's better than Wotton any day Me too - he was always underrated here same as Telfer. Must be that RB position - I wonder how long it will take before Murty starts getting some stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 We'll walk this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 I think the penny dropped last week - in the Echo today AP talks how frustrating Nicola Cortese had found last week trying to sign players and I reckon ML freed up a bit of cash over the weekend. Considering we are doubling his wages and we have paid over a million that shows renewed committment. I think anyone who still harboured doubts about whether Liebherr/Cortese are the real deal should shove them aside for good today. This is the strongest statement of intent yet. How many 1 million pound footballers do you think will sign for a League One club this season? And with Boro sniffing around at the same time... Excellent news and feels like it's part of a serious long term plan. Shame it didn't happen a month earlier, but much bloody better late than never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 I can't wait to see this guy play, trying to order tickets but can't get through on the phone, or use the site!!! i'll keep trying... But really we should have made this sort of signing when we got relegated to the championship, a proven striker who could hit 20+ goals at that level. We didn't, we let our strikers go - that's why we finished 12. Completely different mentality now - the top goalscorer in league 1 signed...if you sign the best you'll become the best. I think we need to be patient with him though, he may not hit off straight away - but if you want a chance to fall to a player, he's the 1 player in league 1 you'd want it to fall too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 probably been posted elsewhere but whilst bored at work found this Q&A on the beeb... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bristol_rovers/8023501.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 check out this video of him... First chance I've had to watch any of his goals - looks good, couple of side foots, couple of headers and a few screamers. He certainly knows where the goal is thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfc123 Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 From the BBC Sport page: "Lambert started his career at Blackpool and has previously played for Macclesfield Town, Stockport County and Rochdale." Wow, that's some pedigree.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 From the BBC Sport page: "Lambert started his career at Blackpool and has previously played for Macclesfield Town, Stockport County and Rochdale." Wow, that's some pedigree.... Certainly not as much Pedigree as Eugen bopp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Can't see it happening. I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 From the BBC Sport page: "Lambert started his career at Blackpool and has previously played for Macclesfield Town, Stockport County and Rochdale." Wow, that's some pedigree.... Personally I would prefer Viduka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 From the BBC Sport page: "Lambert started his career at Blackpool and has previously played for Macclesfield Town, Stockport County and Rochdale." Wow, that's some pedigree.... Bet you a pound to a piece of sh1t, our average attendance in the 3rd flight is higher than your Premiership attendances. The blue few. HA HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Personally I would prefer Viduka Reports are coming out tonight that deal is off as they cannot match the wage demands - and that they are set for admin within 48 hours. Will watch with interest.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 From the BBC Sport page: "Lambert started his career at Blackpool and has previously played for Macclesfield Town, Stockport County and Rochdale." Wow, that's some pedigree.... I think you'll find a lot of players start of in the lower leagues - you really are jealous aren't you - your lot imploding n all Now P*ss off to the lounge or even better back to your own site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Reports are coming out tonight that deal is off as they cannot match the wage demands - and that they are set for admin within 48 hours. Will watch with interest.. Lets hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponto1963 Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 The Youtube ( ) really looks good. Hope he'll find the net a few times tomorrow night. Really looking forward to the game :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 From the BBC Sport page: "Lambert started his career at Blackpool and has previously played for Macclesfield Town, Stockport County and Rochdale." Wow, that's some pedigree.... Look who´s talking - Marc Viduka is the best striker in the world - NOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 From the BBC Sport page: "Lambert started his career at Blackpool and has previously played for Macclesfield Town, Stockport County and Rochdale." Wow, that's some pedigree.... I'd have thought you had enough problems at your disintegrating club before making a puerile attempt to troll a reaction on here - btw Fratton makes Rochdale look like the Cote d'Azur . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Look who´s talking - Marc Viduka is the best striker in the world - NOT Don`t forget there prolific loanee lol:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Have to say I am extremley happy with this signing...keep 'em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 two tomorrow would be good lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintroyt Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 good signing but well within buget with high season ticket sales and no debt so we are are seeing loads of cash being wasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 good signing but well within buget with high season ticket sales and no debt so we are are seeing loads of cash being wasted sorry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Good signing this:)..more to follow i hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 good signing but well within buget with high season ticket sales and no debt so we are are seeing loads of cash being wasted Sorry, but not sure I understand you - if its a good signing & within budget, why is this wasting cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 10 August, 2009 Share Posted 10 August, 2009 Great signing.I just hope we don't lose Rasiak or Saga as we need 4 strikers in case of injuries. I really hope we can keep Rasiak, he'll do the business in this league for sure. Hopefully the statement of intent made by the signing of Lambert might pursuade him to stick around. Lambert\Rasiak combo = 50 goals+. As for Saga - although he put some effort in on Sat (with poor service) his departure won't bothered me too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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