Matthew Le God Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 (edited) Plymouth's 17 year old defender Jack Stephens to join Saints. Edited 30 March, 2011 by Matthew Le God
Saint Stimp Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 The OP on that forum has 3 posts and started his sentence with 'Rumour has it...'. He'd get burned at the stake on here.
Matthew Le God Posted 29 March, 2011 Author Posted 29 March, 2011 The OP on that forum has 3 posts and started his sentence with 'Rumour has it...'. He'd get burned at the stake on here. There is probably nothing in it, but you never know...
notnowcato Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 I'll wait for the Rachel Stevens rumours before getting excited.
DT Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 I'll wait for the Rachel Stevens rumours before getting excited. Knowing our luck (Mr Souness!) we'll sign Cat Stevens
miserableoldgit Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 Who? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Stevens
Lighthouse Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 music? sure you've heard of it... Most Cat Stevens fans probably haven't.
Saint Stimp Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 There is probably nothing in it, but you never know... Let's hope there is, he sounds good. Being linked to someone born in January 1994.. now that makes me feel old.
revolution saint Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 You can see how we'd probably be a more sensible proposition than Fulham. He'd stand more chance of getting 1st team action and at a level that would give him a decent chance to shine. Also fits in with the development squad side of things. No idea what he's like though. All I've found is defender who can also play in midfield.
trousers Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 I couldn't handle another Stephens You've got two hands, haven't you?
saint_stevo Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 You've got two hands, haven't you? If only you knew
scott_saints Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 (edited) Just heard from my mate Tom Artowe who is involved with the boardroom at Plymouth, that this may be happening. Edited 29 March, 2011 by scott_saints
doughnutman Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 Looks fairly handy for a youth player according to FM
saint_stevo Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 saints keep signing the wrong stephens' i know!
Saint 76er Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 If true, this might be a precursor to the restocking of the academy with some genuine talent, as per the aspirations Cortese has often espoused. Looks like JH-S will be departing and others will follow at this time of year as the decks are cleared for new intake of scholars, except this time we may also see an influx of hand picked talent from other clubs to get the ball rolling on NC's brave new era ....
SuperSAINT Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 Interesting rumour. Would be a bit of a coup - And he's only a first-year apprentice, so it'd be a fairly small fee.
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 I love that link, it slike a who's who of (arguably) the greatest youth set up in the country
Eaststander Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 Perhaps we can negotiate a goal keeper to PAFC as part of the settlement.
paulwantsapint Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 Perhaps we can help pafc still be in business
Johnny Bognor Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 Knowing our luck (Mr Souness!) we'll sign Cat Stevens Knowing our luck, we'll sign Shakin Stevens!
Graffito Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/plymouthargyle/SAINTS-LEADING-STEPHENS-RACE/article-3386013-detail/article.html?
SFC Forever Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 Mix Cat with Shakin and you still won't get the Cream.
miserableoldgit Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 Mix Cat with Shakin and you still won't get the Cream. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqh54rSzheg
SFC Forever Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 One of my favourite classics. Words are very interesting as well.
miserableoldgit Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 One of my favourite classics. Words are very interesting as well. Great, great fan of Cream back in the day. Used to know every note of the 20-odd minute versions of things like "Crossroads" and being a bit of a drummer, "Toad". "Wheels of Fire"! Aaah, those were the days! Anyhoo...... Jack Stephens, eh??
Saint Charlie Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 Sounds like it would be a great deal if we can persuade him to join us.
damers Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 I just think it stinks of the money at Saints drying up, how come we can only afford £125K for a 17 year old.................We are doomed!
Saint Charlie Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 I just think it stinks of the money at Saints drying up, how come we can only afford £125K for a 17 year old.................We are doomed! Certainly! It would probabaly be in the top 10 most expensive L1 players this season...for an apprentice - a good show of intent.
Golden Balls Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 I know we only have to pay £125k but maybe we should offer £1m, just to show some intent
Saint Charlie Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 I know we only have to pay £125k but maybe we should offer £1m, just to show some intent FFS, for another 2m we could get CMS, why are we risking promotion on a crap 17 year old?
SaintSarah Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 I saw him at central station yesterday morning getting into one of the Saints trainers car. Story now backed up by the echo.
sotonist Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 I saw him at central station yesterday morning getting into one of the Saints trainers car. Story now backed up by the echo. if he's not on the bus we don't want him.
Ken Tone Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 FFS, for another 2m we could get CMS, why are we risking promotion on a crap 17 year old? I presume that was a joke --difficult to be sure with no smileys and some of the crap posted on here at times -- but Peterboro' claim they actually turned down £3 million, not a mere £2 million, from a premier league club, so presumably we wold have had to pay quite a bit more than £3 million, not £2,125,000. Can anyone confirm what is says in the article on 'thisisdevon' linked above ...could he play for us this season even though the transfer window is shut?
Window Cleaner Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 I presume that was a joke --difficult to be sure with no smileys and some of the crap posted on here at times -- but Peterboro' claim they actually turned down £3 million, not a mere £2 million, from a premier league club, so presumably we wold have had to pay quite a bit more than £3 million, not £2,125,000. Can anyone confirm what is says in the article on 'thisisdevon' linked above ...could he play for us this season even though the transfer window is shut? Well yes I think the rules have been clearly established and that he could play for us this season, but then again he doesn't actually play for Plymouth now does he? If he can't get a game at Plymouth at this time why would he play in front of any of our no doubt superior players?
Chez Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 is it me or have we become real opportunist buyers - Fonte, Barnard, Dickson, Richardson, Chaplow, Stephens and now possibly Stephens all snapped up? Not a bad thing at all getting a bargain as no doubt wages are quite high.
Colinjb Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 is it me or have we become real opportunist buyers - Fonte, Barnard, Dickson, Richardson, Chaplow, Stephens and now possibly Stephens all snapped up? Not a bad thing at all getting a bargain as no doubt wages are quite high. Nothing wrong with being shrewd. It can leave some feeling a bit ripped off, but hey..... it's happened to us in the past and will no doubt happen again at some point.
Window Cleaner Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 (edited) is it me or have we become real opportunist buyers - Fonte, Barnard, Dickson, Richardson, Chaplow, Stephens and now possibly Stephens all snapped up? Not a bad thing at all getting a bargain as no doubt wages are quite high. the other Stephens is just on loan for the time being.Probably still on very low wages despite the report that he was on double the sum he was on at Oldham.As for the new Stephens he hasn't signed yet and is just an apprentice at Argyle, probably on some ridiculously low amount. Dickson and Richardson? well if they ever get back into the first XI then I guess that'll be money well spent, for the time being it's just 600K+add ons+salaries sitting on our bench. Don't forget Brighton signed Ankergren,Calderon and Greer last summer, probably for less than we paid for Richardson. Edited 30 March, 2011 by Window Cleaner
Matthew Le God Posted 30 March, 2011 Author Posted 30 March, 2011 the other Stephens is just on loan for the time being.Probably still on very low wages despite the report that he was on double the sum he was on at Oldham.As for the new Stephens he hasn't signed yet and is just an apprentice at Argyle, probably on some ridiculously low amount. Dickson and Richardson? well if they ever get back into the first XI then I guess that'll be money well spent, for the time being it's just 600K+add ons+salaries sitting on our bench. I think his point was more that all these clubs (at the time Saints brought the players) were desperate for money and had serious issues. Stephens - Yes on loan, but the Oldham press have said Saints paid Oldham a significant loan fee. Oldham haven't been paying their wages on time. Plymouth, Southend, Charlton, Crystal Palace and Preston all had big problems at the time of the deals and Saints took advantage of them. Not so sure about Brentford/Dickson, I'm unaware of any serious financial problems there. More a case (I think) of Dickson wanting a better deal for himself. It may sound harsh but is an effective transfer policy. Clubs took advantage of Saints in 2009 with Surman and McGoldrick etc going cheap.
suewhistle Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 Plymouth, Southend, Charlton, Crystal Palace and Preston all had big problems at the time of the deals and Saints took advantage of them. Not so sure about Brentford/Dickson, I'm unaware of any serious financial problems there. More a case (I think) of Dickson wanting a better deal for himself. It does suggest that if the right deal comes up there are ready funds available to make them happen. I'm sure cash on the nail for Plymouth would be very welcome given their current situation.
Thedelldays Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 (edited) its in the local paper today...saying saints lead the race race to sign him.... http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/pafc/argyle/SAINTS-LEADING-STEPHENS-RACE/article-3386013-detail/article.html Edited 30 March, 2011 by Thedelldays
K,Billy's supersound Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 heard it on radio solent, they seem to think a fee of 170k and saints trying to tie up the deal asap.
benjii Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 This is silly. We should be trying to push them into liquidation, not help them out. FFS.
corsacar saint Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 It would be totally ironic if we help them survive the season,and they beat us on May 2nd.[Having said that it is unlikely the football league will throw them out before the end of the season anyway.
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