patred44 Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 24 Jun 2011 09:28:39 Billy Sharp is signing for Southampton today subject to a medical, after Doncaster Rovers and The Saints agree a fee of £3m + Joseph Mills. above copied from Donny fans forum Ipswich bid £2.3m yesterday and had it turned down. All DRFC are saying is they have had a £3m + Bid in for him this morning from another CL club.
LGTL Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Whether he is worth it or not, at least it will shut up the people saying we haven't got any money to spend.
Colinjb Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 (edited) Heeeeeeeere Billy..billy..billy....... Which forum is this? I've just checked one and the only Billy Sharpe thread is a 'congratulations' to the chairman for rejecting a 2.8 mill bid for him from us. Edited 24 June, 2011 by Colinjb
Raging Bull Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Like the fact he's 25ish and clearly talanted but can't help thinking we need some pace next to Lambert
OVER THE HILL Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 This suggests the club are expecting Barney may be "unavailable "for some time.
S-Clarke Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Like the fact he's 25ish and clearly talanted but can't help thinking we need some pace next to Lambert Billy Sharp isn't slow....i'd say he's quicker than Barnard
Colinjb Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 This suggests the club are expecting Barney may be "unavailable "for some time. Or it reflects that the club feel we need a bit of pace up front.
Saint Garrett Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Bit too similar to Barnard ?! I'm not convinced, it's a lot of money !
spyinthesky Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Barnard is a whole hearted player but likely to struggle in the Championship wouldnt surprise me if we tried to offlaod him to a League 1 club with a bit of dosh
once_bitterne Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 http://twitter.com/#!/Walkerpw/status/83832195113947136
SuperSAINT Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Billy Sharp isn't slow....i'd say he's quicker than Barnard Agreed. Not lightening, but quicker than what we have. What I don't know about him is his work rate. Barney works his socks off. With that said, Sharp is tried and tested in the championship, and I can't imagine why some people are questioning the move TBH.
Ian the Red Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Here's some info: Personal information Full name William Louis Sharp Date of birth February 5, 1986 (1986-02-05) (age 25) Place of birth Sheffield, England Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Playing position Striker Club information Current club Doncaster Rovers Youth career Rotherham United Sheffield United Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2002–2005 Sheffield United 3 (0) 2005 → Rushden & Diamonds (loan) 16 (9) 2005–2007 S****horpe United 82 (53) 2007–2010 Sheffield United 51 8 2009–2010 → Doncaster Rovers (loan) 33 (15) 2010– Doncaster Rovers 29 (15) Played for scunny whilst NA was at there!!! 30 goals from 62 games in the Championship
Saint Mikey Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Barnard is a whole hearted player but likely to struggle in the Championship wouldnt surprise me if we tried to offlaod him to a League 1 club with a bit of dosh I think that's a bit harsh on Barney. Yes, he is a hardworking player but technically he's not bad and is also a very decent finisher. Yes, he lacks electric pace, but I think on the basis of the goals he's scored the last two seasons, he deserves a bit of a crack at the C'ship. Saying that, I would still welcome Sharpe, who I think would give us a bit more pace and something different up front.
S-Clarke Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Barnard is a whole hearted player but likely to struggle in the Championship wouldnt surprise me if we tried to offlaod him to a League 1 club with a bit of dosh How can you say that...? Such a stupid sweeping comment to make when he's never had the chance at this level.
derry Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 I was told that the club's intention is to strengthen the spine without being given any detail. That means to me any combination of goalkeeper/centre back/centre midfield/striker and this would be a logical and welcome move if true. I suspect that Joe Mills has a reasonable added value to Doncaster over and above any fee.
Hopkins Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Who fancies a Keogh and Sharp reunion? Scored quite a few for Nigel together at S****horpe. Don't see it happening as it would leave us with a bit too much up top but you never know.
sambosa75 Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Great signing if true. Would rather Maynard but given they signed him for over £2.2m a couple of years ago and his stock has only risen since then, this is a more realistic option. I seem to remember Billy being quite "sharp". Perhaps not electrifying pace but busy enough. He's scored plenty of goals in pretty average sides as well. Hopefully with the likes of Lallana, Morgan and Alex OC giving him ammunition he could be quality. £3m on a striker when a defender and another central midfielder are clearly the priorities, to me signals our intent. Very happy if this is true.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Sharp rejoined Sheffield United on 4 July 2007 for a fee of around £2 million, a deal that also saw Sheffield United's Jonathan Forte transferred to S****horpe. Sharp was allocated the number 24 shirt Read into that what you will!
saintscottofthenortham Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Great signing if true. Would rather Maynard but given they signed him for over £2.2m a couple of years ago and his stock has only risen since then, this is a more realistic option. I seem to remember Billy being quite "sharp". Perhaps not electrifying pace but busy enough. He's scored plenty of goals in pretty average sides as well. Hopefully with the likes of Lallana, Morgan and Alex OC giving him ammunition he could be quality. £3m on a striker when a defender and another central midfielder are clearly the priorities, to me signals our intent. Very happy if this is true. This. Would be very happy with this and think he'll do really well here!he scored 52 goals in 80 odd appearances under NA at Scunny so obviously he knows how to get the best out of him.
saints-cris Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Seen a few rumours that West Ham are eyeing up Barnard, I of course have no idea if thats true or not. Would be pretty happy with Sharpe though.
S-Clarke Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Seen a few rumours that West Ham are eyeing up Barnard, I of course have no idea if thats true or not. Would be pretty happy with Sharpe though. Any club would be mad lining up a bid for a player that could be locked up in a few weeks.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Seen a few rumours that West Ham are eyeing up Barnard, I of course have no idea if thats true or not. Would be pretty happy with Sharpe though. A few rumours bout west yorkshire police too
SaintRichmond Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Billy Sharp isn't slow....i'd say he's quicker than Barnard You mean the left jab, or the uppercut ?????
Saint_Jonny Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Seems to know where the net is so would be a good signing IMO. We'd be very "blessed" up front though - Lambert, Connolly, Guly, Barnard and another all fighting for games. Connolly and perhaps Barnard would never get a game...
beatlesaint Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Connolly and perhaps Barnard would never get a game... Providing he is fit I'm not sure that would be true in Connolly's case. He is proven at this level after all.
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 I'm pretty sure he played against Saints for Sheff U in the FA Premier League u19s play-off at St Mary's a whilse back. He didn't stand out compared to Blackstock, Best and Gillet but I remember because there was some northern type sat right behind me who was obviously related - kept shouting out "c'mon Billy Sharp!". Decent effot for Donny last season, not sure he is worth that sort of money though.
Thedelldays Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 well...I thought we were going for cheap options?
Glasgow_Saint Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 well...I thought we were going for cheap options? Billy is cheaper than Maynard!
Dig Dig Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Until he's spotted in winchester, I won't believe any of this
Colinjb Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Until he's spotted in winchester, I won't believe any of this Relax, Dad just txt me, he's in the Eclipse nursing a pint of Ringwood and reading a copy of 'In That Number.'
S-Clarke Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Until he's spotted in winchester, I won't believe any of this He's just rented the house of Michael Owen, that he bought down here a few months ago.
Colinjb Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Well overpriced imo Christ, when a skate says that you know you have to sit up and take notice!!!!!
S-Clarke Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Well overpriced imo Welcome to the world of english player transfers.
Thedelldays Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 lets say its £3m cash.. I should imagine some of that will be dependant on promotion..goals etc etc
FMPR Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Christ, when a skate says that you know you have to sit up and take notice!!!!! You would be better giving Nugent £40k a week for 3 years than getting Sharpe
Window Cleaner Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Any club would be mad lining up a bid for a player that could be locked up in a few weeks. Could be but won't be, he'll get a smacked wrist,a fine and maybe just maybe a bit of community.
Dig Dig Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 He's just rented the house of Michael Owen, that he bought down here a few months ago. Great signing, real sign of intent
Colinjb Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 (edited) You would be better giving Nugent £40k a week for 3 years than getting Sharpe Although having said that and using the usual yardstick for strikers, Nugent scored 14 league goals in all competitions. Sharp scored 15 in the league alone. As far as bang for buck is concerned your Skate logic is evident. Edited 24 June, 2011 by Colinjb
Saints foreva Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 24 Jun 2011 09:28:39 Billy Sharp is signing for Southampton today subject to a medical, after Doncaster Rovers and The Saints agree a fee of £3m + Joseph Mills. That's from that ****e site Football Rumours. Nothing to see here people...
hypochondriac Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Hope we sign him. Would be decent and also show that we have finance available.
capitalsaint Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Does anybody have a link to some Doncaster forums? Would like to know their opinion on him.
Dig Dig Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Hope we sign him. Would be decent and also show that we have finance available. I thought your "source" at the club said we did? Do you not trust your "source"?
hypochondriac Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 I thought your "source" at the club said we did? Do you not trust your "source"? I was given info which I passed on on here as I felt it would be of I terse to some. I trust him but it is always possible he was told what he wanted to hear. After all it will only be cortese who knows the true state of our finances and what is going on with transfers etc.
Saint Garrett Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 I think a lot of people are thinking what I am. If we are spending 3m+ on Sharp, then it's a lot of money. If this is one of a number of expensive signings it will be a good signing...BUT if its using up the majority of our transfer budget then a bit worried about CM and CB.
Dig Dig Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 I think a lot of people are thinking what I am. If we are spending 3m+ on Sharp, then it's a lot of money. If this is one of a number of expensive signings it will be a good signing...BUT if its using up the majority of our transfer budget then a bit worried about CM and CB. I doubt NC and NA are that stupid
saint_stevo Posted 24 June, 2011 Posted 24 June, 2011 Plus we could be looking at free agents to fill those positions, would signing Neil Danns worry you?!
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