Badger Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Oakley extends cntract at Leicester so another one can cm off the list. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/9434873.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Oakley extends cntract at Leicester so another one can cm off the list. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/9434873.stm As if he was ever on the list, if in fact there is a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Solent twitter says sources in machester tell them that Dale Stephens is agreeing a move to Saints this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K,Billy's supersound Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11700_6832285,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Solent twitter says sources in machester tell them that Dale Stephens is agreeing a move to Saints this afternoon. So where are all the halfwits that were underwhelmed with Brian Howard, a good Championship player who lives locally and Reading didn't want to let go. Of course Stephens must have had a blinder against us last time we played Oldham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Are Oldham hard up or something ? Why would you loan out one of your best players ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Are Oldham hard up or something ? Why would you loan out one of your best players ? They are skint, but we could have also agreed a loan to buy deal - if it is even true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 So where are all the halfwits that were underwhelmed with Brian Howard, a good Championship player who lives locally and Reading didn't want to let go. Of course Stephens must have had a blinder against us last time we played Oldham. We'll have to see but I really don't think Stephens will add much to our squad either,depends whether it's just a loan for the rest of the season or a loan with a view to a permanent move.I'd much rather we waited until the summer before thinking about permanent signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwiz Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 So where are all the halfwits that were underwhelmed with Brian Howard, a good Championship player who lives locally and Reading didn't want to let go. Of course Stephens must have had a blinder against us last time we played Oldham. Hey Derry dont let it wind you up. BH is a missed opportunity, it is not the player coming in fault.Give him a chance if he signs and let the resentment fade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Are Oldham hard up or something ? Why would you loan out one of your best players ? Yes they are and the only thing that would make any sense for them would be for us to give them some money now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Are Oldham hard up or something ? Why would you loan out one of your best players ? A cheap option for us but a lot more money for the player. If he wants to go, the rest is history. So who is he going to replace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 10 goals from midfield for a 21 year old midfielder. Seems quite handy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 10 goals from midfield for a 21 year old midfielder. Seems quite handy to me. Let me say this one last time it's 6 goals and 4 penalties. If you added 4 pens on to each of our midfield players they'd have impressive scoring stats as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 A cheap option for us but a lot more money for the player. If he wants to go, the rest is history. So who is he going to replace? No-one, he is only on loan - IF it even happens. 10 goals from midfield for a 21 year old midfielder. Seems quite handy to me. He's 23 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Let me say this one last time it's 6 goals and 4 penalties. If you added 4 pens on to each of our midfield players they'd have impressive scoring stas as well. 6 goals goals from midfield for a 21 year old midfielder. Seems quite handy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 A decent and young midfielder playing regularly at this level > An ageing Reading reserves player. Just my opinion, but Stephens has a bright future, Howard has stuttered to a mediocre championship career and is money hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Hey Derry dont let it wind you up. BH is a missed opportunity, it is not the player coming in fault.Give him a chance if he signs and let the resentment fade. It's not resentment it's us gambling with the second automatic spot taking the cheap option. Is he even going to be good enough if we get promoted, because this is a ten match gamble with a view to permanent transfer otherwise he wouldn't be coming for only ten games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 An ageing Reading reserves player. If '28' is ageing, then I may just have to go curl up and cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 It's not resentment it's us gambling with the second automatic spot taking the cheap option. Is he even going to be good enough if we get promoted, because this is a ten match gamble with a view to permanent transfer otherwise he wouldn't be coming for only ten games. I'll judge if it's the cheap option when i see him play for us thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Bit of background on Dale: He's between 5'7" and 5'9" (conflicting sources). Oldham signed him from Bury a few years back. He's scored 11 goals in 77 appearances for 4 teams, 10 of which have been this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 It's not resentment it's us gambling with the second automatic spot taking the cheap option. Is he even going to be good enough if we get promoted, because this is a ten match gamble with a view to permanent transfer otherwise he wouldn't be coming for only ten games. You know Im with you regarding |BH, but this lad may be decent and I dont need the fix of a known player, but just somebody who can see a pass and make us tick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 If '28' is ageing, then I may just have to go curl up and cry. In footballing terms it's getting there. I would imagine you're onto your last "full value" contract without your lack of sell on value affecting the wages you can negotiate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 You know Im with you regarding |BH, but this lad may be decent and I dont need the fix of a known player, but just somebody who can see a pass and make us tick. I'd never heard of Hammond before we signed him tbf, and he's been good for us despite what people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Bit of background on Dale: He's between 5'7" and 5'9" (conflicting sources). Oldham signed him from Bury a few years back. He's scored 11 goals in 77 appearances for 4 teams, 10 of which have been this season. To save anyone else bothering... "That's 5'8" then". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Sounds like a good player, with Everton, Wigan and Leeds interested in the last few months he must have some potential and has performed well in the League we are in this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Could Doble not have been utilised in the squad if we are looking for such a young midfielder? Not that I remember seeing him play but heard he's good... why loan him out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 (edited) A decent and young midfielder playing regularly at this level > An ageing Reading reserves player. Just my opinion, but Stephens has a bright future, Howard has stuttered to a mediocre championship career and is money hungry. A 28 year old that his club want to keep, on a good contract until the end of the 2013 season. How the hell do you know Stephens has a bright future he was anonymous against us for Oldham he has a long way to go to satisfy the aspirations of this club. If he stutters in his first match he will be slaughtered.Guly, N'Guessan and Forte have been really wlcomed when they first came. Edited 24 March, 2011 by derry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Could Doble not have been utilised in the squad if we are looking for such a young midfielder? Not that I remember seeing him play but heard he's good... why loan him out? He's a striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Could Doble not have been utilised in the squad if we are looking for such a young midfielder? Not that I remember seeing him play but heard he's good... why loan him out? Obviously not good enough at the moment in Nige's eyes - just like Fish Mills for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Could Doble not have been utilised in the squad if we are looking for such a young midfielder? Not that I remember seeing him play but heard he's good... why loan him out? Doble is a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 He's a striker Said on OS that he is primarily a midfielder but can play as a striker ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Said on OS that he is primarily a midfielder but can play as a striker ;-) OS is wrong In fairness, youth players switch all over the place. Lallana and Chamberlain were both CMs in the youth team, Walcott and Dyer both strikers, hell Kenwyne Jones started out at right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 He's a striker He's very similar positionally to Guly, attacking midfielder / support striker. I should think Ox-Cham can do this as well, as I've mentioned before he's in FourFourTwo magazine this month being surprised that people compare him to Theo because he's always been a centre-mid before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 OS is wrong ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 A 28 year old that his club want to keep, on a good contract until the end of the 2013 season. How the hell do you know Stephens has a bright future he was anonymous against us for Oldham he has a long way to go to satisfy the aspirations of this club. If he stutters in his first match he will be slaughtered.Guly, N'Guessan and Forte have been really wlcomed when they first came. What do you know about Stephens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 He's very similar positionally to Guly, attacking midfielder / support striker. I should think Ox-Cham can do this as well, as I've mentioned before he's in FourFourTwo magazine this month being surprised that people compare him to Theo because he's always been a centre-mid before. But you wouldn't want Guly in a two man CM either would you? That would leave the other person doing all the defensive work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 What do you know about Stephens? Dodgy knee, having an op in the next few weeks, nickname "the Beast". Deserved more of a run-out this season than FC Santos could afford him... Awaits tumbleweed and whooshes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 But you wouldn't want Guly in a two man CM either would you? That would leave the other person doing all the defensive work. So play 4-2-3-1 and drop Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 So play 4-2-3-1 and drop Lambert. Why the hell would we drop Lambert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 What do you know about Stephens? I saw both the Oldham games and nobody stood out for them. Benchwarmer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 So play 4-2-3-1 and drop Lambert. You are joking? He was very good the other night and scored 17 goals. Some of our fans are really clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 I saw both the Oldham games and nobody stood out for them. Benchwarmer? Derry give the bloke a bloomin chance, jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 I hear Brett Omeroid maybe on his way back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Here's the all important FM stats (click to enlarge). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 OS is wrong In fairness, youth players switch all over the place. Lallana and Chamberlain were both CMs in the youth team, Walcott and Dyer both strikers, hell Kenwyne Jones started out at right back. Exactly how it should be. Lets the players develop in all areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 I hear Brett Omeroid maybe on his way back Would be worth it just for the songs. "Oh posh spice is a slapper..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 I saw both the Oldham games and nobody stood out for them. Benchwarmer? Becchio didn't stand out in either game against Leeds last year, would he be a benchwarmer too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 A 28 year old that his club want to keep, on a good contract until the end of the 2013 season. How the hell do you know Stephens has a bright future he was anonymous against us for Oldham he has a long way to go to satisfy the aspirations of this club. If he stutters in his first match he will be slaughtered.Guly, N'Guessan and Forte have been really wlcomed when they first came. Seems like you are the one slating Stephens before he maybe plays for us. It sounds like he is a good player, lets just wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimond Geezer Posted 24 March, 2011 Share Posted 24 March, 2011 Bit of background on Dale: He's between 5'7" and 5'9" (conflicting sources). Oldham signed him from Bury a few years back. He's scored 11 goals in 77 appearances for 4 teams, 10 of which have been this season. Not forgetting 4 of these were penalties apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now