Silvercherry Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Posted 6 August, 2011 I understand old Billy boy picked up a bad ankle injury against dirty brighton today.... so perhaps we have been lucky.
Matthew Le God Posted 6 August, 2011 Posted 6 August, 2011 I understand old Billy boy picked up a bad ankle injury against dirty brighton today.... so perhaps we have been lucky. That doesn't make sense. If Saints had signed him in the summer, he wouldn't have played Brighton today and wouldn't have that injury.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Posted 6 August, 2011 That doesn't make sense. If Saints had signed him in the summer, he wouldn't have played Brighton today and wouldn't have that injury. His fault then!!
Silvercherry Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Posted 6 August, 2011 Just thought it was worth mentioning, as we nearly spent 3m+ on him. Anyway, I hope he ends up being ok.
TopGun Posted 6 August, 2011 Posted 6 August, 2011 Frankly, who's bothered? It's clear Sharp's agent was trying to oversell his player and Cortese wasn't going to play ball. After today's result, there will be players wanting to play for Saints if we make any approaches in any case.
Saint_clark Posted 6 August, 2011 Posted 6 August, 2011 That doesn't make sense. If Saints had signed him in the summer, he wouldn't have played Brighton today and wouldn't have that injury. Unless it was an underlying problem.
CanadaSaint Posted 6 August, 2011 Posted 6 August, 2011 TBF I think everyone will be injury-prone if tackles like that only warrant a yellow card. It's kind of frightening to see that when you support a side full of skill players.
Huntingdon Posted 7 August, 2011 Posted 7 August, 2011 Terrible news for Donny They nosedived in the second half of last season, now they've lost their star striker without getting £3M for him. Good bets for the drop
Crowds Posted 7 August, 2011 Posted 7 August, 2011 That's his big move gone suspected broken leg Son you made the wrong choice!!
ChrisPY Posted 7 August, 2011 Posted 7 August, 2011 That's what you get if you mess with Don Cortese... Are you watching Ammar??
JustMike Posted 7 August, 2011 Posted 7 August, 2011 TBF I think everyone will be injury-prone if tackles like that only warrant a yellow card. It's kind of frightening to see that when you support a side full of skill players. should have been a red card, awful tackle
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 28 October, 2011 Posted 28 October, 2011 Mirror (yes, I know!) reckons Sharp could be off to Ipswich on loan with a £1.5 million permanent move in January. Wonder if we'll reignite our interest too? Or wonder if Mr Sharp regrets not following up our initial interest in the first place!!
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 28 October, 2011 Posted 28 October, 2011 Mirror (yes' date=' I know!) reckons Sharp could be off to Ipswich on loan with a £1.5 million permanent move in January. Wonder if we'll reignite our interest too? Or wonder if Mr Sharp regrets not following up our initial interest in the first place!![/quote']No he was just a greedy northern monkey!!!
david in sweden Posted 28 October, 2011 Posted 28 October, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_7036565,00.html So he wanted more money?? Why has he come out and said this, Looking to negotiate a deal through the press maybe?? .....OR , perhaps he likes life at the BOTTOM end of CCC ..? who knows ?
Window Cleaner Posted 28 October, 2011 Posted 28 October, 2011 .....OR , perhaps he likes life at the BOTTOM end of CCC ..? who knows ? Perhaps he likes being guaranteed a start.I really really doubt that he turned us down over just money. Can't be making a foryune at Doncaster now can he. Anyway probably no great loss, Simon Gillett has scored the same number of goals as Sharp so far this season.
david in sweden Posted 28 October, 2011 Posted 28 October, 2011 Perhaps he likes being guaranteed a start.I really really doubt that he turned us down over just money. Can't be making a foryune at Doncaster now can he. Anyway probably no great loss, Simon Gillett has scored the same number of goals as Sharp so far this season. so perhaps he did everyone a favour by NOT signing..?
up and away Posted 28 October, 2011 Posted 28 October, 2011 Perhaps he likes being guaranteed a start.I really really doubt that he turned us down over just money. Can't be making a foryune at Doncaster now can he. Anyway probably no great loss, Simon Gillett has scored the same number of goals as Sharp so far this season. It got knocked on the head very early on by the agent. I get the feeling Saints were not prepared to pay the agents fee for Sharpe, after coming to full agreement with the club. I would imagine that Sharpe would have to bear that cost himself, but Doncaster would have been better off paying it the way his value is sliding.
Clifford Nelson Posted 28 October, 2011 Posted 28 October, 2011 I think Window Cleaner got this one right. Whatever it was didn't want us to keep the negotiation going. Anybody who comes to Saints and asks for guarantees to play hasn't got the confidence to come here and prove himself. That tells us a lot about Sharpe's character. He might have walked away from the table first, but only shortly before he was told that we had lost interest. Remember how quickly Puncheon received his marching orders.
Window Cleaner Posted 28 October, 2011 Posted 28 October, 2011 I think Window Cleaner got this one right. Whatever it was didn't want us to keep the negotiation going. Anybody who comes to Saints and asks for guarantees to play hasn't got the confidence to come here and prove himself. That tells us a lot about Sharpe's character. He might have walked away from the table first, but only shortly before he was told that we had lost interest. Remember how quickly Puncheon received his marching orders. I have the impression that Rickie's "status" causes us problems when we're trying to sign strikers. I couldn't exactly put my finger on why but I'm sure it does.I don't see it as a great problem but from Tuesday's showing it has some effect because we just cannot seem to sign strikers of any shape or form. Don't start me on Forte...he's a winger.
hasper57saint Posted 28 October, 2011 Posted 28 October, 2011 I said at the time and I'll say it again, Billy and his agent wanted TOO MUCH! Cortese wouldn't entertain them and so the transfer didn't reach fruition.
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 Missed yesterday's game due to 'personal problems' according to the Football League Show. On the move perhaps?
Wade Garrett Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 We could do better than Sharpe now we're top of the league.
Noodles Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 Got a text from a Donny fan yesterday asking me if it's true Billy Sharpe is joining Saints on loan, the rumour was doing the rounds up there yesterday.
Window Cleaner Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 Got a text from a Donny fan yesterday asking me if it's true Billy Sharpe is joining Saints on loan, the rumour was doing the rounds up there yesterday. Ipswich
craigthesaint Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 Seems like the whole Sharp rumour may have a bit more legs according to this guy on Twitter that has a few connections it appears??? http://twitter.com/#!/SimonPeach We'll have to wait and see if it is true but could be a good deal if it happens
Saint-Armstrong Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 Definitely a good deal, with Connolly likely to step away soon, and Sharp being better than Barnard it would leave us with 4 strikers: Lambert Do Prado Sharp Barnard Oh and Forte.
Ashby Saint Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 According to @john_percy who is the midland journalist quoted by simon peach, ipswich are also in for him but we are favoufites.
James Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 On the Donny forums the majority of their fans say that the strong rumour at the game was him coming to us rather than Ipswich.
S-Clarke Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 If we reigite the move I think it's a positive. He'll get you goals at this level, and with the amount of chances we created he could get bucket loads here. I think he's the sort of player that could work well of Lambo too, which is why I thought it would be a good move in August. It would give us one hell of a potent attack at this level, that's for sure. No shortage of goals this year!
S-Clarke Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 On the Donny forums the majority of their fans say that the strong rumour at the game was him coming to us rather than Ipswich. Well he missed the game at the weekend due to ''Personal problems'' so he's mind has obviously been swayed by something.
James Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 Well he missed the game at the weekend due to ''Personal problems'' so he's mind has obviously been swayed by something. Yeah that's what they were saying it in relation to...hope it comes off, would be a great addition.
markr27 Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 Could a deal be announced tomorrow I wonder? A 3-month loan deal would take it up to the end of the permanent transfer window... Even a 2 month deal would not harm Saints either (if they are successful in getting him) - as the Brizzle City home game is on the 30th he won't miss any games (loan expiring on 31st December, potential permanent move on January 1st).
SuperSAINT Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 Read an article that Donny have let the agent Willie McKay have control of their transfers and want to half their wage bill. This would certainly fall in line with that.
Lets B Avenue Posted 30 October, 2011 Posted 30 October, 2011 Read an article that Donny have let the agent Willie McKay have control of their transfers and want to half their wage bill. This would certainly fall in line with that. So he's on his way to Spuds then.
Matthew Le God Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Tomorrow's Mirror... http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Southampton-to-hijack-Ipswich-Town-bid-for-Doncaster-striker-Billy-Sharp-article824557.html
Jimmy_D Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Feels like this rumour might have more legs than most on here.
Appy Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Initially on loan according to that. Although the Mirror is hardly gospel.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Lambert and Sharp up front would scare the sh*t out of most defenses in this league.
jam Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Feels like this rumour might have more legs than most on here. The average fish has more legs than most of the rumours on here.
Saint_Ash Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Would be an excellent time to get a top striker in. Top on the league, full of confidence, just the right time to strengthen and frighten the other teams around us and adds a bit of competition for our strikers.
James Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Lambert and Sharp up front would scare the sh*t out of most defenses in this league. This. My feeling is that we are one quality striker away from blowing this league away.
Doctoroncall Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Read an article that Donny have let the agent Willie McKay have control of their transfers and want to half their wage bill. This would certainly fall in line with that. Not read it anywhere but #SimonPeach but they are signing El Hadji Diouf. If true, that may confirm Sharp is on his way out.
Matthew Le God Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Not read it anywhere but #SimonPeach but they are signing El Hadji Diouf. If true, that may confirm Sharp is on his way out. It has already happened... http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10329~2500273,00.html
Weston Saint Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Lambert has 9 in the league, Do Prado & Connolly 5 Lallana 4 Our suggested targets Maynard 4, Rodriguez 3, Sharp 2. So our front 3 all have a better record than our supposed targets who are the "stars" of their respective teams. One of the 3 would be a good impact player perhaps but no more than that in my opinion!
once_bitterne Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 He was left out the Donny squad at the weekend for what their OS called 'personal reasons'.
Matthew Le God Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Lambert has 9 in the league, Do Prado & Connolly 5 Lallana 4 Our suggested targets Maynard 4, Rodriguez 3, Sharp 2. So our front 3 all have a better record than our supposed targets who are the "stars" of their respective teams. One of the 3 would be a good impact player perhaps but no more than that in my opinion! Maynard, Rodriguez and Sharp have all been playing for teams that have been struggling and not creating many chances for their strikers. If any of them do sign they wouldn't be "back ups", they'd be joining to partner Lambert in most games.
Window Cleaner Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Maynard, Rodriguez and Sharp have all been playing for teams that have been struggling and not creating many chances for their strikers. If any of them do sign they wouldn't be "back ups", they'd be joining to partner Lambert in most games. So we're going to dump Guly back out on the right then and waste Chaplow completely in CM (1 game in every 4 or 5) where he's less effective. We only need a back-up striker, depends if Sharp is now willing to accept that role.Then there's Barney, we have no idea as yet as what he can do at this level because 14 league games into the season he hasn't even played once.
Doctoroncall Posted 31 October, 2011 Posted 31 October, 2011 Lambert has 9 in the league, Do Prado & Connolly 5 Lallana 4 Our suggested targets Maynard 4, Rodriguez 3, Sharp 2. So our front 3 all have a better record than our supposed targets who are the "stars" of their respective teams. One of the 3 would be a good impact player perhaps but no more than that in my opinion! More stats for you (On target/Off target/Hit Woodwork): Lambert 20/17/4 Rodriguez 13/17/1 Maynard 17/11/2 Sharp 6/3/0
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