modern matron Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2023032/Southampton-4m-swoop-Burnley-duo-Rodriguez-Fox.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 informative article.. seen fox score a few good free kicks. dont know anything on Rodriguez. Anyone got FM stats at hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Burnleys top scorer last year...Rodriguez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint75 Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 I wish I had paid more attention to NPC players, I've not a scooby about either of them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modern matron Posted 6 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 6 August, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Fox http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Rodriguez Look like good additions if accurate - not so sure about the fee but in Adkins we trust..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Chuckle Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Yep. We could sure do with another left back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/jay_rod_and_fox_now_for_pompey_691347/index.shtml bizarre, the local burnley forum are reporting that is pompey that have made a double bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Yep. We could sure do with another left back.... My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 If this happens after losing Jack Cork Eddie Howe will wish he'd taken the job he wasn't offered in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Hmmm, decent players, don't think we need another left back though. Although saying that Danny Fox looked pure class when at Cov (can't remember seeing him since). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 (edited) http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=104&fid=297&sty=2&act=1&mid=2116716330 They rate J Rod... Edited 6 August, 2011 by Dibden Purlieu Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opthomps Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 i'm sure that rodriguez was very good on FM 2009 or 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 wasnt it yesterday that the football agent guy on twitter wrote something that suggested we were looking at a couple of players from one club? Maybe this has legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Rodriguez is a good player. Don't know much about Fox and I'm not sure we need another left back but we've been linked to left backs all season so I wouldn't be surprised if there was something in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Yep. We could sure do with another left back.... maybe he is better than harding...and I think dickson is not NA first choice anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Hmmm, decent players, don't think we need another left back though. Although saying that Danny Fox looked pure class when at Cov (can't remember seeing him since). They are decent players but it doesnt fit in with the "we will only spend if they are better than we have already" ethos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 They are decent players but it doesnt fit in with the "we will only spend if they are better than we have already" ethos. I would say J Rod is for sure. He has a good future ahead of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 The former would be great but don't know much of Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 maybe he is better than harding...and I think dickson is not NA first choice anyway I think Dickson is good friends with forecast. Just saying. It's obvious the club are happy for fish to leave and if Adkins thinks 1 or both of the other LB's are not up to it... We just seem to be one of those clubs that target 1 position excessively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 I think Dickson is good friends with forecast. Just saying. It's obvious the club are happy for fish to leave and if Adkins thinks 1 or both of the other LB's are not up to it... We just seem to be one of those clubs that target 1 position excessively. NA didn't bring in any of our current LBs so maybe he thinks he'd rather be rid of 2 or 3 of them and bring in his own man instead. We've been linked with left backs all summer - he was even trying out young Ben Reeves there in pre-season - so maybe this is an area he's unhappy with even if it does seem odd to us. My Forest supporting mate told me they've still got an interest in Harding (he's not ITK there so no idea how he knows this) so maybe he'll be one to go, if this is a goer. Sure I read Cork was best mates with Rodriguez on a Burnley forum, when the chase for his signature was still on, so maybe he's been putting in a good word for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 The Daily Mail........... When did that rag last print anything that was true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Charteris Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 The Daily Mail........... When did that rag last print anything that was true? TBF, they usually get the date right on the front cover. Fox sounds like a Bridge/Bale type player. I think we'd need a good left-sided CB to work alongside him. Perhaps someone was thinking of Gorkss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Maybe Fox can play centre back,being left footed maybe Adkins has this in mind for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 We dont need fox and Burnley dont need the money (parachute payments, so I assume they are ok). Thus it sounds like ****** to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Looks like this was the ''massive bid for players'' that was alluded too. We def. are actively looking for a striker too, and only top class championship ones by the looks of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 We don't need fox we don't need fox we don't need fox..... But what if he's better than our left backs? Rodrigues is very good, young and probably not available. Wed certainly ruin burnley signing those two. He could be better than we have but we have an abundance of left backs. As it is Mills is on the pay roll but doesnt have a squad number. We just dont have room (or a need imo) for another lb. Rodrigues is another matter. Good player who would certainly add something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 We dont need fox and Burnley dont need the money (parachute payments, so I assume they are ok). Thus it sounds like ****** to me. They sold two of their best players recently, Eagles and Mears for a combined fee of £3m. They lost out to us on Cork. Any decent bid for any of their players and they will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 They sold two of their best players recently, Eagles and Mears for a combined fee of £3m. They lost out to us on Cork. Any decent bid for any of their players and they will go. MLG knows the score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 They sold two of their best players recently, Eagles and Mears for a combined fee of £3m. They lost out to us on Cork. Any decent bid for any of their players and they will go. I know what you mean but Eagles and Mears left for prem football. Cork, understandably, thought we were the better option I am not convinced they have to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 I know what you mean but Eagles and Mears left for prem football. Cork, understandably, thought we were the better option I am not convinced they have to sell. If they were in a strong financial position they would have held out for more than £3m for Eagles and Mears, Premier League club bidding or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 I know what you mean but Eagles and Mears left for prem football. Cork, understandably, thought we were the better option I am not convinced they have to sell. I don't think Cork had much of a choice, we were the only club in for him. I'm pretty sure that he'd have gone to Burnley if they made an acceptable bid, he was settled up there with his life - but luckily we were the only ones to agree with chelsea, and the rest is history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 If they were in a strong financial position they would have held out for more than £3m for Eagles and Mears, Premier League club bidding or not. I agree with that, would have thought Eagles could have demanded around £3m on his own. If this is true I can see the money being offered very attractive to Burnley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Burnley given up on promotion then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 I can't believe MLG has posted on this thread but completely ignored the request for FM stats. That was an open goal rain man! ( and although we dig you, I'm sure more are interested than not). CA and PA please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Eagles and Mears are worth at least £3m each, it just goes to show that Burnley are up sh!t creek atm. If that means that we can nip in and get a future England striker (Rodriguez) and a solid Prem/Champ level LB (Fox), then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 If they were in a strong financial position they would have held out for more than £3m for Eagles and Mears, Premier League club bidding or not. All sorts of factors influence transfer fees, ie the wish of the player, length of contract, contract clauses etc etc. The fact is that burnley have parachute payments so I think it unlikely that they have to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Rodriguez will be a great player. Fox is a good player but do we need another LB ?? I agree the fullback issues are a weak link but think Dickson could find his feet this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Fox is a good player but do we need another LB ?? I agree the fullback issues are a weak link but think Dickson could find his feet this year. I think if we signed Fox, Dickson would either play higher up in midfield or go out on loan for the season to a L1 club. He's got potential, but not good enough atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Fox is better than what we have at LB, which is how we go about our signings - ones that improve on what we have currently. Rodriguez would be a quality signing - pace, skill, vision and a great finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Those saying Eagles is worth 3m are obviously highlight fans. He scores the odd good goal, but does naff all apart from that. Seriously, he ain't great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Rodriguez would be brilliant. Fox, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 I live up near Winsford in Cheshire. This is where Fox is from. He is known to be a home boy and can't settle anywhere - this is why he didn't last long at Celtic. He also likes his ale and was regularly seen in Winsford on the pop before Celtic games. I don't think he's right for us and we don't need a left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 (edited) Journalist: "The last thing you want on the day of the game is speculation about some of your players. Jay (Rodriguez) and Danny Fox linked to Southampton this morning." Eddie Howe: "Yeah, I heard on that. But I don't know anything about it. So... (long pause from Eddie and an "interesting" look) its not ideal." You can watch the interview using your Saints Player login. http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/articles/20110806/player-howe-on-watford-draw_2265218_2412299/0,,10413~2412299~1,00.html Edited 7 August, 2011 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 His response to that is very interesting MLG - sounds like he feels it's more formal than just speculation by his sheepish look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 That is what I thought. Rodriguez makes sense as a signing, not sure we need Fox though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 That is what I thought. Rodriguez makes sense as a signing, not sure we need Fox though. Rodriquez would be amazing. Top, Top player. Fox is a bit of an odd one....can he play left sided CB? or is he just a LB? Would make sense if he also played at CB i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 That is what I thought. Rodriguez makes sense as a signing, not sure we need Fox though. I've been a huge fan of Harding since he came here, but he had a poor game yesterday and if Howson had tucked his chance away everyone would be pointing fingers at him for getting on the wrong side. I never thought for a second we'd need an upgrade at left back, but maybe Chamberlain makes a mug of him in training too often and Adkins sees the need more than anyone? Very interesting couple of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 As long as fox is better than what we have at LB then i'm happy. It would only be odd if he wasn't better than Harding and Dickson. And judging by Fox's, Harding's and Dickson's FIFA ratings, Fox is indeed better. We need to be always looking for improvement. Fox has play and scored in the PL for Burnley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 The Daily Mail........... When did that rag last print anything that was true? Was there ever a truer word spoken? I'm with the professor on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 Georgeweahscousin did an excellent overview of the Championship by interviewing a fan from each of the 24 clubs - read them all at http://georgeweahscousin.com. The Burnley fan comments specifically on Jay Rodriguez: "Who is your most important player? Hopefully all of them will be important but the stand out players are Chris McCann and Jay Rodriguez who have both come through the youth system at Burnley. McCann is fit again after almost two years out of the game and at his best is as good a central midfield player as you will find in the Championship. He’s been so badly missed and it will be like having a new signing. Rodriguez, despite the name, is a real case of local boy makes good. He’s just enjoyed his first season in the first team and has become a crucial member of the side. He ended the season as leading goalscorer and not many players in the entire Championship scored more goals than he did. HIs 15 didn’t include a penalty and he could well step up towards 20 goals this coming season. He made an England debut last season at under-21 level and has an exciting future in front of him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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