Saint-Armstrong Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 From Sam Lyon of the BBC on Twitter: QPR make a bid for wantaway Southampton winger Jason Puncheon and offer defender Kaspars Gorkss in exchange, report PA. Our very own Simon Peach has since tweeted: I understand that #QPR have made a bid for #SaintsFC winger Jason Puncheon & offered defender Kasper Gorkss in exchange. Interesting. Followed by: Forgot about Punch leaving, I think Gorkss would be a superb addition for #SaintsFC. The kind of signing we've been crying out for. Thoughts?
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 If accepted, & we sign Gorkss, would probably end our interest in Jemal as I can't see NA wanting 2 add 2 new centre halves.
saint peach Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 I meant Kaspars not Kasper in my tweet, of course. My bad.
Nexstar Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Heard of him over the last couple of years and has been a prominent player in QPR's team. Can't really comment other than that
Saint Thomas Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Latvian player of the year last two seasons and I think he's Latvia's captain now? Probably reasonably tidy, but can't remember seeing him play before.
Matthew Le God Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Any idea if Saints are happy with such a swap Simon?
S-Clarke Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Gorkss is top quality....Warnock used to wax lyrical about him.
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Gorkss is pretty decent from what I remember at Blackpool...
Saints foreva Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 He made 42 appearances and scored 3 goals for QPR last season.
S-Clarke Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 He made 42 appearances and scored 3 goals for QPR last season. He was one of their main men last year. A really important player for them, would be surprised if they were that willing to let him go.
Saint_lambden Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Always played well at QPR and in return for Puncheon - would be a great deal.
Le Timmier Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Commanding CB, 29 years old. Sounds good. *Used to clean Marians boots too (*maybe)
SNSUN Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Would be a fantastic deal if true - think of this, Puncheon not being a Saints player anymore. Nice. (Oh, and a prize will be awarded to whoever comes up with the best song if we sign Gorkss!)
Lighthouse Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Gorkss would be a great signing. Would love this to be true.
Nexstar Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Any CB that plays 42 games for a team that run away with the title can't be too bad!
SaintRichmond Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Gorkss is top quality....Warnock used to wax lyrical about him. So WHY are they interested in getting rid of him then ???
jimbojones10 Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10373~37056,00.html
S-Clarke Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 So WHY are they interested in getting rid of him then ??? Who knows, according to their lot they have quite a few CB's already, and Warnock has to sell and move players on before he can buy.
S-Clarke Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 "Kaspars Gorkss' willingness to put his head in where it hurts played a major role in Rangers obtaining the best defensive record in the npower Championship last term."
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 QPR signed Gabbidon yesterday & will probably partner him with ****tu so maybe Gorkss doesn't want to be relegated to the subs bench? Maybe NA sees him as a better option than Jemal & that's why that's gone s bit quieter?
SaintNeil90 Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 The main question is do we want someone who is nearly 30 or someone who is 24 and can improve/stay longer
Colinjb Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 1) Sign him. 2) Dispose of Danny Seabourne. 3) Sign the 'Ammer anyway. Kaspars Gorkss would be a fantastic signing.
trousers Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Perhaps this is why the supposed Jamal signing has stalled?
The Kraken Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 The main question is do we want someone who is nearly 30 or someone who is 24 and can improve/stay longer Or is the main question do we really want to turn away the chance of signing a player who just had a major influence on a team romping away with the title in the league we're about to play in? In favour of an unknown central defender from the Swiss league, or keeping faith with our own stalwart who is about to turn 36 years of age.
SNSUN Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 The main question is do we want someone who is nearly 30 or someone who is 24 and can improve/stay longer Both. (and if I were playing FM, another two centre backs on top of that!)
Smirking_Saint Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 1) Sign him. 2) Dispose of Danny Seabourne. 3) Sign the 'Ammer anyway. Kaspars Gorkss would be a fantastic signing. If this is an option then definately this. Or even allow Martin to go on loan for a season and relegate Seaborne to Martins position.
Nexstar Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 The main question is do we want someone who is nearly 30 or someone who is 24 and can improve/stay longer He's 30, so I guess he has another 4 good years in him. I would put it as fairly slim that Jemal will still be our commanding CB in 4 years. (if he was to sign)
locksheathsaint101 Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Apparently one of the best defenders in the npc last year. Get him in!
warsash saint Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 QPR mate at work says he's good a Championship level.
Matthew Le God Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 The QPR FM researcher rates him very highly.
Flyer Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Gorkss is great in the air but a bit slow. Hes also a bleeder so get used to the headbands, he split his head open from eyebrow to hairline in a meaningless game and put bandage on and finished it. Definitely suited more to the longer ball game than the nifty prem players. As for his age, surely you want to go up in the next 2 or 3 years so anyone under 32 should be fine.
The Kraken Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 The QPR FM researcher rates him very highly. That's no benchmark for accuracy.
locksheathsaint101 Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 The QPR FM researcher rates him very highly. I didn't want him but your comment has certainly persuaded me.
Smirking_Saint Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Gorkss is great in the air but a bit slow. Hes also a bleeder so get used to the headbands, he split his head open from eyebrow to hairline in a meaningless game and put bandage on and finished it. Definitely suited more to the longer ball game than the nifty prem players. As for his age, surely you want to go up in the next 2 or 3 years so anyone under 32 should be fine. This is exactly what is needed then, but then we do not know what Jamal can bring either, he looks like a big strong commanding type aswell. Either player I would be more than happy with, and if we can get the influence that is Puncheon out of the door (unfortunate that I believe him to be a very talented player) then it is a very good deal.
locksheathsaint101 Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 That's no benchmark for accuracy. On the contrary. It's the only benchmark that truly matters.
TopGun Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 I guess the question is does Gorkks want to try and do the same again in the Champ...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 That's no benchmark for accuracy. He has a far better idea than you or I though.
SaintNeil90 Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 I guess the question is does Gorkks want to try and do the same again in the Champ... Still on the bench in the prem or first team in the champ?
trousers Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 Just been reported on TalkSport Was that on the JustMike Drivetime Show?
locksheathsaint101 Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 He has a far better idea than you or I though. He knows better than Gorkss himself.
The Kraken Posted 26 July, 2011 Posted 26 July, 2011 He has a far better idea than you or I though. Apologies MLG, clearly I should have inserted *winky smiley thing* to register my real intent.
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