Kelly Smunt Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 I have inside information that we are very close to tying up a deal for striker Jeff Gradidge on a recommendation from a former player. Gradidge has been prolific in the local leagues for the last few seasons and after having a sucessful 2 week trial, it is likely Saints will be completing the deal and holding a press conference at about 1500hrs this afternoon. Im told that there is a small transfer fee of around 50K and he will be on a performance related contract to prove himself. My source (who can not be revealed) has said he has watched Gradige play a few times in training and can not wait to see him pull on a Saints shirt alongside the likes of Lambert and Barnard, he feels this truly could be the key signing for our season. Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVEADAMS Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 You are joking?. with all respect to Jeff whoever he is, we are looking for players to propel us to the top of the Championship and beyond. Any potential non league player like Martin would be a long term project and would hope there are enough of these coming through our famous academy already. I'm looking for players who will walk straight into the team, we have enough squad players and need to move forward. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Saint Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Seems strange that a member for nearly 5 years, who seldomly posts to come out with this. Anyway sounds like a load of bull to me, never heard of him nor does he fit into our plans. Just delete this rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Wum-derful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Will the press conference be live on the telly box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Utter bollix - we only do press conferences on Fridays - it's the law!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 http://www.google.co.uk/#sclient=psy&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=jeff+gradidge&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=e28a0a03c8b215fd&biw=1366&bih=595 Well he managed 1hr 37min 11secs for the Great South Run. SIGN HIM UP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 I have inside information that we are very close to tying up a deal for striker Jeff Gradidge on a recommendation from a former player. Gradidge has been prolific in the local leagues for the last few seasons and after having a sucessful 2 week trial, it is likely Saints will be completing the deal and holding a press conference at about 1500hrs this afternoon. Im told that there is a small transfer fee of around 50K and he will be on a performance related contract to prove himself. My source (who can not be revealed) has said he has watched Gradige play a few times in training and can not wait to see him pull on a Saints shirt alongside the likes of Lambert and Barnard, he feels this truly could be the key signing for our season. Only time will tell. Is that you Jeff? Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Many a good player has come from non league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 http://www.google.co.uk/#sclient=psy&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=jeff+gradidge&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=e28a0a03c8b215fd&biw=1366&bih=595 Well he managed 1hr 37min 11secs for the Great South Run. SIGN HIM UP!!! slower than me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 A press conference for signing a non-league player? More chance of us signing Skacel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 slower than me! Maybe, but he wasn't on a bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 I have inside information that we are very close to tying up a deal for striker Jeff Gradidge on a recommendation from a former player. Gradidge has been prolific in the local leagues for the last few seasons and after having a sucessful 2 week trial, it is likely Saints will be completing the deal and holding a press conference at about 1500hrs this afternoon. Im told that there is a small transfer fee of around 50K and he will be on a performance related contract to prove himself. My source (who can not be revealed) has said he has watched Gradige play a few times in training and can not wait to see him pull on a Saints shirt alongside the likes of Lambert and Barnard, he feels this truly could be the key signing for our season. Only time will tell. Bollix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Press conference for a non league player has to be a lie, never heard of him either cant play wessex or VCS otherwise we would of seen him in the echo unless hes a 17/18 year old who suddenly risen up the ranks. A friend of my mine signed from non league to the league one for peterboro a few years back and then played in the championship so it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 A press conference for signing a non-league player? More chance of us signing Skacel... Yes I did wonder about this too. I can't see us having a press conference for such a low key signing that would be odd. I'd understand the reason for a press conference if we'd just signed Maynard for 4 million but for an unheard of before now non-league player, I just don't think so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 What a tedious wind-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Excellent signing. Why a press conference surely have him sign on the pitch, even if no-one is there to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 The OP's user name does'nt exactly give me confidence that this is legit.....................................thank god! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 however everyone wanted us to spend £2million on a player from swindon who 12 months earlier had been bought from a non leaue club for 50k. Seems like an inexpensive gamble to me and its hardly likely to be NA main transfer target of the pre season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 We wouldn't announce a press conference for a non-league player, which is why the poster is talking a load of crap. (I've never actually heard of the player, and he doesn't appear on any Google searches as someone who actually exists) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 We're signing Skacel? Who he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Ah, so the first probable appearance of Corp Ho in his ITK Saints fan mode since his big admittance in the Poopey thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Ah, so the first probable appearance of Corp Ho in his ITK Saints fan mode since his big admittance in the Poopey thread With a alias of Kelly Smunt for his/her name they definitely has a smell of fish about it in more ways than one! Quite an appropriate name for a Pompey fan really isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Many a good player has come from non league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 More likely Puncheon has signed an extension............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 What time is this Press Conference?? I am so excited I can hardly contain myself!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 What time is this Press Conference?? I am so excited I can hardly contain myself!! Is there actually a press conference set to take place then, I thought it was just an alcohol induced wind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 How old is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 How old is he? who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Note time thread was posted. Guy was obviously out of his tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Or in a different timezone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 So someone makes a bad attempt to suggest we're signing them to get a stupid forum discussing their name and some of you buy it? We'll be sealing deals for dune and alpine saint in time for Saturday too. 1.25m each. Play Dune on the right and Alpine in defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 We wouldn't announce a press conference for a non-league player, which is why the poster is talking a load of crap. (I've never actually heard of the player, and he doesn't appear on any Google searches as someone who actually exists) The fact that you actually did a google search on him is quite sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Note time thread was posted. Guy was obviously out of his tree You shall be hearing from my lawyers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 this is the wierdest thread ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 The fact that you actually did a google search on him is quite sad. Seems like a pretty effective way to debunk a dubious rumour to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Yep, was just thinking exactly the same. Signed from Bath City I believe, thrown straight into the first team by Nichol and on his home debut against Liverpool set up Paul Rideout for the first goal in a 4-1 thrashing. But that doesn't make me any less skeptical about this particular rumour though. Seems like a WUM to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 (edited) Yep, was just thinking exactly the same. Signed from Bath City I believe, thrown straight into the first team by Nichol and on his home debut against Liverpool set up Paul Rideout for the first goal in a 4-1 thrashing. But that doesn't make me any less skeptical about this particular rumour though. Seems like a WUM to me. Oh I agree this thread is wummery (is that a word?) of the worst kind. I just find it odd that people switch off from players becuase they're non-league/lower division players. Granted most are playing that level for a reason, but their are some great stories of players who have come up from that level and done well. It appeals to me that the club could uncover another non league gem and give him the chance to play championship/PL football. Edited 18 July, 2011 by doddisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 If there was to be a press conference, it's highly likely Mr Sibley would have said so on his Twitter account. As it goes, nothing has been posted since Saturday - so highly unlikely to materialise in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 I have inside information that we are very close to tying up a deal for striker Jeff Gradidge on a recommendation from a former player. Gradidge has been prolific in the local leagues for the last few seasons and after having a sucessful 2 week trial, it is likely Saints will be completing the deal and holding a press conference at about 1500hrs this afternoon. Im told that there is a small transfer fee of around 50K and he will be on a performance related contract to prove himself. My source (who can not be revealed) has said he has watched Gradige play a few times in training and can not wait to see him pull on a Saints shirt alongside the likes of Lambert and Barnard, he feels this truly could be the key signing for our season. Only time will tell. The best way to get yourself signed by a top club Jeff is to concentrate on your football. It doesn't matter how many people know your name, it's if you can kick a ball that counts. Best of luck to you in the future though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 If there was to be a press conference, it's highly likely Mr Sibley would have said so on his Twitter account. As it goes, nothing has been posted since Saturday - so highly unlikely to materialise in my opinion You reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Oh I agree this thread is wummerery (is that a word?) of the worst kind. I just find it odd that people switch off from players becuase they're non-league/lower division players. Granted most are playing that level for a reason, but their are some great stories of players who have come up from that level and done well. It appeals to me that the club could uncover another non league gem and give him the chance to play championship/PL football. No, it's "wummery". HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer fan Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 if there is a press conference i hope it the signing of nicky maynard just look at this goal this is what we want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 You know I'd never realised before just how much Dodd looked like Gary Glitter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 You know I'd never realised before just how much Dodd looked like Gary Glitter! LOL do you think he's giving a redition of "Do you want be in my gang?" in that photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Oh I agree this thread is wummerery (is that a word?) of the worst kind. I just find it odd that people switch off from players becuase they're non-league/lower division players. Granted most are playing that level for a reason, but their are some great stories of players who have come up from that level and done well. It appeals to me that the club could uncover another non league gem and give him the chance to play championship/PL football. It's always a pleasure to take it slightly off topic making the wummery impotent. Michael Kighty went from Non league (grays) to Championship (wolves) iirc and did very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Jagged Riffed Jagged Differ Jaded Egg Riff Dared Egg Jiff Dread Egg Jiff Adder Egg Jiff Gaffed Red Jig Gaged Red Jiff Jagged Ed Riff Jagged Fed Fir Jagged Def Fir Ragged Ed Jiff Dagger Ed Jiff Fad Fed Jigger Fad Def Jigger Fad Jigged Ref Gad Reffed Jig Gad Deffer Jig Gad Edger Jiff Gad Greed Jiff Drag Geed Jiff Drag Edge Jiff Grad Geed Jiff Grad Edge Jiff Rad Egged Jiff Far Fed Jigged Far Def Jigged Jag Edged Riff Jag Reffed Dig Jag Deffer Dig Jag Fed Fridge Jag Def Fridge Gar Edged Jiff Rag Edged Jiff Ad Red Egg Jiff Add Egg Re Jiff Dad Egg Re Jiff Fad Fed Erg Jig Fad Def Erg Jig Gad Ed Erg Jiff Gad Fed Ref Jig Gad Def Ref Jig Rad Ed Egg Jiff Gaff Ed Red Jig Fag Fed Red Jig Fag Def Red Jig Gag Ed Red Jiff Jag Ed Fed Frig Jag Ed Def Frig Jag Fed Def Rig Jag Fed Red Fig Jag Fed Dig Ref Jag Def Red Fig Jag Def Dig Ref Gar Fed Def Jig Rag Fed Def Jig Jar Fed Def Gig We will walk this anagram, FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 You reckon? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 Just take a look at the name of the poster...spoonerism at it's best...WUM#1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcuk fan Posted 18 July, 2011 Share Posted 18 July, 2011 You know I'd never realised before just how much Dodd looked like Gary Glitter! I'd have said more Ken Dodd from that pic ! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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