hypochondriac Posted 26 January, 2011 Posted 26 January, 2011 Are we? So you know how much Guly and Chaplow cost for both their loans and transfers and how large Lallana's signing on fee and agent fees were? Summer 2009 Lambert Hammond Jaidi Connolly Harding January 2010 Fonte Barnard Puncheon Seaborne Otsemobor Summer 2010 Richardson cost £450k Dickson cost £225k Butterfield (Signing on fees and agents fees for a free transfer) Winter 2010/2011 - Plans for multi million training ground, probably costing close to £8 million. - Guly (would have been a significant loan fee and transfer fee) - Lallana (new contract, signing on fee, agent fee) - Chaplow - N'Guessan on loan Still 5 days of window left... That is the point...
Saint Charlie Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/8814750.Austin_poised_for_Town_exit/ Saints do have a bid in for Austin and are in the race....
thorpie the sinner Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Adkins at game, 2 + 2, saints have a bid!!! IMO , no they don't!!!
wild-saint Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Adkins at game, 2 + 2, saints have a bid!!! IMO , no they don't!!! what are u basing your opinion on?
thorpie the sinner Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 what are u basing your opinion on? Just a feeling! I see us using the loan market instead as per yesterdays signing! hope I am wrong, but Austin wont take kindly to sitting on bench at any time and would be a disruptive influence!
trousers Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Adkins at game, 2 + 2, saints have a bid!!! IMO , no they don't!!! They also state that Nigel Clough was at the game yet haven't leapt to the same conclusion that Derby have put in a bid (ok, they mention an undisclosed championship side but not quite the same thing as stating names) Inconsistent journalism or inside info?
St_Tel49 Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 They also state that Nigel Clough was at the game yet haven't leapt to the same conclusion that Derby have put in a bid (ok, they mention an undisclosed championship side but not quite the same thing as stating names) Inconsistent journalism or inside info? Isn't that an example of tautology?
trousers Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Isn't that an example of tautology? No. That's the study of chocolate cakes
NickG Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Ince says he should stay with us http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/8814697.Ince_tells_Chamberlain_to_forget_about_Premier_League/?ref=rss looks like more in press and realising what we have been saying on here - its not a given that he is going
Saint Charlie Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Surely he will go to Blackpool?! Would guess so yes. Nice to know we are after a striker though given the interest in Mackail-Smith also.
NickG Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 we know nothing about the transfer dealings of the club - makes it frustrating but also excited as anyone or no-one could be announced at any time!
John B Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Ince says he should stay with us http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/8814697.Ince_tells_Chamberlain_to_forget_about_Premier_League/?ref=rss looks like more in press and realising what we have been saying on here - its not a given that he is going I think it is just down to the money PL League clubs are being sensible offering money up front plus addons as nobody knows how OXO will develop
NickG Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 always thought that although he will be tempted there is little for Ox-C or Saints to lose by saying lets talk in 3 months.
yorkie Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Has Skacel signed yet? Also see Matt Holland has finished his medical - a pundit on TV the other night. Don't you just love these drawn out transfer speculative dramas?
saintwiz Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Blackpool, Burnley, Ipswich and Southampton are understood to have lodged bids for the in-demand front man. Sky Sports News minutes ago.
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Ssn just said Austin transfer to one of four clubs could be imminent. Four clubs are saints blackpool burnley and ipswich. Austin not in training today.
Thedelldays Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 just seen oliver bierhoff leaving los marinos with Rupert Lowe.......make of that what you will
S-Clarke Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Surley we haven't got a chance? He could move to the prem, or top half of the championship.....but if he wants, could stay in L1 with us? I'd love to be proven wrong but i think we're already out of the running. Unless we're offering him an amazing pay packet...
Thedelldays Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Surley we haven't got a chance? He could move to the prem, or top half of the championship.....but if he wants, could stay in L1 with us? I'd love to be proven wrong but i think we're already out of the running. Unless we're offering him an amazing pay packet... tend to agree..... unless, the reports are wrong....never know, we could well sign someone who we had not even thought of...seems to be the way these days (which is good)
dan17 Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 just seen oliver bierhoff leaving los marinos with Rupert Lowe.......make of that what you will Ah, I've missed that phrase.....one of my favourites!! Not been seen since the Martin O'Neill thread..
Saint Charlie Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Got a feeling he could opt for Burnley over Blackpool though, the influence of Eddie Howe. Also the reports don't suggest that all the bids have been acceptable to Swindon.
saint_stevo Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Surley we haven't got a chance? He could move to the prem, or top half of the championship.....but if he wants, could stay in L1 with us? I'd love to be proven wrong but i think we're already out of the running. Unless we're offering him an amazing pay packet... We have got a chance, and don't call me Shirley
Thedelldays Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 We have got a chance, and don't call me Shirley ok steve
buctootim Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 always thought that although he will be tempted there is little for Ox-C or Saints to lose by saying lets talk in 3 months. Yep. Looking at going in the summer, if he has to, makes far for sense for AOC, Saints, the buying club and his parents (AOC will be six months older and six months wiser).
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Austin in Martin out on loan ?? Maybe that's how we're tempting Swindon. Swindon get cash and Martin fits the young defender signing on loan. Austin gets mucho wonga + doesn't have to move house. He'd be daft not to sign up, wouldn't he?
Under Weststand Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 They also said on that article that Swindon have said that a deal is very close could be within hours & it would be the best deal for Swindon & for Charlie Austin. 2 NPC league teams & a Premier league side, sounds like it won't be us, unless we've out bid all others & are the only ones to match their valuation? Oh well that's just out argued myself, great this speculation isn't it! Damn NC & keeping deals behind closed doors
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 They also said on that article that Swindon have said that a deal is very close could be within hours & it would be the best deal for Swindon & for Charlie Austin. 2 NPC league teams & a Premier league side, sounds like it won't be us, unless we've out bid all others & are the only ones to match their valuation? Oh well that's just out argued myself, great this speculation isn't it! Damn NC & keeping deals behind closed doors With Mackail-Smith as our fall-back position in case we don't win perhaps?
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 The only advantage we have over the others, other than the possibility we may be offering more money, is our location.
trousers Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Maybe that's how we're tempting Swindon. Swindon get cash and Martin fits the young defender signing on loan. Austin gets mucho wonga + doesn't have to move house. He'd be daft not to sign up' date=' wouldn't he?[/quote'] Or Seabourne perhaps? I thought it slightly odd that Seabourne was included in the U21s game yesterday....(although I can argue against my own observation there in that he hasn't had a lot of match practice recently)......but, perhaps Swindon requested that he played so they could take a look at him as part of any discussions about Austin?
Window Cleaner Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 With Mackail-Smith as our fall-back position in case we don't win perhaps? I'd much rather it was the other way round though.
iansums Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Location, facilities, crowd sizes, potential, 6 months until championship and of course, money money money. He could choose us. Josh McQuoid joined Millwall ahead of us and he is really local (Lymington), apparently Millwall offered a better financial package than us. Can't believe Austin would choose us over the others but you never know.
SaintRichmond Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Josh McQuoid joined Millwall ahead of us and he is really local (Lymington), apparently Millwall offered a better financial package than us. Can't believe Austin would choose us over the others but you never know. I hope he doesn't and opts for Burnley Mackail-Smith is the far better all round player IMHO
Suhari Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 I hope he doesn't and opts for Burnley Mackail-Smith is the far better all round player IMHO All a bit quite on him now. Have we bid?
The Fat Controller Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Reading the other boards sounds like Swindon want Dan Seabourne as part of any deal for Austin and sounds plausible as they sadi they will announce a new young defender signing later and Austin to be gone within hours. If i'm not mistaken his parents live in the Sandbanks area.
buctootim Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Dont suppose he is matey with Lallana is he? Yes I know Bournemouth is a big place but the pro footie community is small.
Saint Charlie Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Reading the other boards sounds like Swindon want Dan Seabourne as part of any deal for Austin and sounds plausible as they sadi they will announce a new young defender signing later and Austin to be gone within hours. If i'm not mistaken his parents live in the Sandbanks area. Could happen, we would need another centre back then though, and I doubt Seaborne would have played in the U21s yesterday if this move was in the offing.
trousers Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 (edited) Could happen, we would need another centre back then though, and I doubt Seaborne would have played in the U21s yesterday if this move was in the offing. But, as I suggested earlier, his presence (for the first half only) in the U21 team yesterday may well have been for the very reason that Swindon wanted to check him out before dotting i's and crossing t's.....maybe? I still think it was a slightly odd game for him to be involved in one way or the other. There are several other players who could have done with a 'match fitness' run out, if that is the innocent explanation. So, why just Seabourne? (ok, and Gobern) And, clutching at straws, maybe this could be something to do with the other equally 'slightly odd' decision to put two centre backs on the subs bench vs Tranmere? Perhaps that was in anticipation of Swindon wanting to see either Seabourne or Martin 'in action' at some stage in the game....(I can't recall if either of them came on in the end, so could blow that conspiracy theory out of the water, although given we were chasing the game throughout the 90 minutes, bringing on a centre back was probably not an option at any stage...) Edited 27 January, 2011 by trousers
Chris Marsden = Genius Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 But, as I suggested earlier, his presence (for the first half only) in the U21 team yesterday may well have been for the very reason that Swindon wanted to check him out before dotting i's and crossing t's.....maybe? There is word on Swindon's message board that their chairman was down in southampton yesterday
Saint Charlie Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 There is word on Swindon's message board that their chairman was down in southampton yesterday Which Messageboard is that?
Chris Marsden = Genius Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Which Messageboard is that? http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/8814750.Austin_poised_for_Town_exit/ In the comments under, but looking again its posted by someone called LeGod from Southampton although he does appear to be a Swindon fan
LeBenali Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Austin has a young child who lives round the corner from me in Bournemouth...although i can't see him coming here, it may be little things like this that could persuade him.
thornhill_saints Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6704352,00.html
itchen_dan Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Just been on SSN In the last few minutes, sources say Ipswich have opened talks with Austin after a fee was agreed between the 2 clubs
thegaffer Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 Ipswich agreed fee with Swindon and have been given permission to speak to Austin!
saintjay77 Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6704352,00.html I would be pretty amazed if he chose us over a couple of the others. He would have to be absolutly certain that we were going to get promoted this season IMO and there is no gaurentee of that. A sensible decission would probably land him in the championship rather than Blackpool or us. But never know and until he has spoken to any of the clubs anything could happen I suppose.
Saint Charlie Posted 27 January, 2011 Posted 27 January, 2011 The Skysports article says all four clubs close to agreeing a fee so I guess it will be down to him. Ipswich would be a good move for him.
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