Jay Rodriguez - Signs on a 4 Year Deal

[CWD]

I'd love it if we signed Baldock

[Badger]

I'd love it if we signed Baldock

 

Yes, the Buckinghamshire Michael Owen.

[Dark Munster]

I'd love it if we signed Baldock

 

Isn't he Blackadder's sidekick? Not sure how good he'll be on the pitch, but at least he'll come up with some cunning plans.

[Appy]

Stoke interested now apparently.

[dannysfc]

Isn't he Blackadder's sidekick? Not sure how good he'll be on the pitch, but at least he'll come up with some cunning plans.

 

I just LOL'd at that there Dark Munster and Blackadder's sidekick is called Baldrick not Baldock just for your information Mate!

[for_heaven's_Saint]

I just LOL'd at that there Dark Munster and Blackadder's sidekick is called Baldrick not Baldock just for your information Mate!

 

[tttdcs]

I just LOL'd at that there Dark Munster and Blackadder's sidekick is called Baldrick not Baldock just for your information Mate!

 

Best post in ages !

[cellone]

I will be ****ed off, if after my reading o' 8 pages he dare think of going any where else!

[.comsaint]

What about ings?

 

Ings is out until the new year. He suffered a bad knee injury in training earlier this week.

[miserableoldgit]

Fourth Official reporting interest in Adam Le Fondre from Leicester , Coventry and Rangers (although they have denied it). I suppose that this means that he could be on the move soon.

HCDAJFU??

[Saint Garrett]

Not seen much of Le Fondre....but from what I have seen, I'm unsure he'd be good enough for us.

[notnowcato]

I was impressed by the young lad Taylor at the Posh. His 2 goals against Ipswich suggest a very bright future for him. If we could rely on Connolly's fitness more, Taylor would be worth a punt.

[Pilchards]

Perhaps there might be some truth in the Wagthorn rumour a month ago as Lcfc have been after a replacement for ages.

[SuperSAINT]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11708_7123999,00.html

[Big_Bald_Si]

Old re-hashed news. Think we should put the Rodriguez rumour to bed really - I'd be shocked if we paid £6 million for any player, especially so given the deals that have "broken down" recently.

[Badger]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11708_7123999,00.html

 

The article also mentions two injuries amongst their forwards, Patterson & Ings, from which I suspect they will be less likely to release another....except for £6m perhaps.

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

Had it confirmed today, from someone on the staff at Turf Moor, that we have bid £3.5m but Burnley won't budge from £6m.

 

It seems our (Rejected) bid was for £4.5m : http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-fc/clarets_boss_wants_to_end_speculation_over_players_1_3713937

 

A lot of money at this level I know, but you wonder if we were to up our bid another £500,000 whether they might just be tempted? There's only one way to find out .....

[View From The Top]

It seems our (Rejected) bid was for £4.5m : http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-fc/clarets_boss_wants_to_end_speculation_over_players_1_3713937

 

A lot of money at this level I know, but you wonder if we were to up our bid another £500,000 whether they might just be tempted? There's only one way to find out .....

 

That's interesting as I was told that we were expected to up the offer for JR to £4.5m and that my Burnley source thought it would be enough to get him.

 

Appears not.

[Webby]

Am I the only one who doesn't think 5m is too much for a Maynard or a jrod? A player with a great future, capable of playing in the prem.

[Puddings and Monkeys]

Am I the only one who doesn't think 5m is too much for a Maynard or a jrod? A player with a great future, capable of playing in the prem.

 

No.

[Badger]

Am I the only one who doesn't think 5m is too much for a Maynard or a jrod? A player with a great future, capable of playing in the prem.

 

No - providing NA believes the player has the ability to meet that expectation,won't upset the spirit on the bus, and also that they can't sign the same 'prospect' for £3m or less.

[ibizasaint]

i dont think 5 million is that much going by todays prices either.

[capitalsaint]

That's interesting as I was told that we were expected to up the offer for JR to £4.5m and that my Burnley source thought it would be enough to get him.

 

Appears not.

 

Unless £4.5m cash would get him and our last bids was for installments.

[hughieslastminutegoal]

Is that based on anything?

 

It's his opinion. You've been berating others for not discussing things (with you) in a civilised manner, Saint J 77 makes it clear everything he said is what he thinks, and gave his reasons for why he thinks it, so why the snide "is this based on anything" dig? If you don't think his opinion is wort anything then ignore it (i.e. follow you own advce).

[hypochondriac]

It's his opinion. You've been berating others for not discussing things (with you) in a civilised manner, Saint J 77 makes it clear everything he said is what he thinks, and gave his reasons for why he thinks it, so why the snide "is this based on anything" dig? If you don't think his opinion is wort anything then ignore it (i.e. follow you own advce).

 

It wasn't a snide dig at all. I wondered if what he said was based on any knowledge as he seemed so certain. Wind your neck in.

[Roger]

It wasn't a snide dig at all. I wondered if what he said was based on any knowledge as he seemed so certain. Wind your neck in.

 

Why has this thread been brought up when we are about to sign someone else.

[Stattmeister]

Why has this thread been brought up when we are about to sign someone else.

 

Because the article, which confirmed our £4.5m bid for the player, was published today. I for one was pleased to hear how much we are willing to spend on the right player and demonstrates NC's faith in NA.

[Badger]

Anyone else think Burnley might be holding out for a larger bid from a Prem club,and if it does not materialise by 31st August , then £4.5m might seem a bit more attractive to them ?

[View From The Top]

And we're back in apparently. If it's an improved offer, or other players involved I don't know but I've texted him back asking for updates if he hears anything.

[Saint Garrett]

Maybe Dickson is linked to this deal?

[saintscottofthenortham]

And we're back in apparently. If it's an improved offer, or other players involved I don't know but I've texted him back asking for updates if he hears anything.

 

Text who?

[shirleysfc]

Text who?

 

Jay Rod? NC? Adkins?

[View From The Top]

Text who?

 

Someone I know oop norf.

[SuperSAINT]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11700_7126684,00.html

[hypochondriac]

I'm working on the assumption now that we won't get any of these quality players we are linked with and will go for more of a gamble or lesser quality. That way if we do get any of them I will be pleasantly surprised.

[speed demon]

I would have worked on the assumption last night that Baldock was signing today. No one has a ******* clue.

[hypochondriac]

I would have worked on the assumption last night that Baldock was signing today. No one has a ******* clue.

 

Yes but if you assumed that he wouldn't sign then you wouldn't have been bothered when inevitably he didn't.

[Latheal]

Does nobody else think that 4-6million (as reported on various websites for Maynard and Rodriguez) is an obscene amount of money for a Championship striker. We are talking about probably breaking the Record Championship Transfer fee between two Championship clubs. Are either of these two players actually worth it? I can understand Baldock for a couple of million as you could probably get the money back for him if he doesn't quite hit the mark - but say either of these two fail, that's a hell of a lot of money to recoup. Shane Long went for £7 million and he was proven at this level over a couple of seasons and a recognised International. It seems like silly money to me.

[Rebel]

Maynard has a better record at this level than Long - Rodriguez I'll give you his record was pretty much the same as Long. Reality is Long was very overpriced. He didn't look that special until he hit a purple patch in the second half of last season

[Webby]

Does nobody else think that 4-6million (as reported on various websites for Maynard and Rodriguez) is an obscene amount of money for a Championship striker. We are talking about probably breaking the Record Championship Transfer fee between two Championship clubs. Are either of these two players actually worth it? I can understand Baldock for a couple of million as you could probably get the money back for him if he doesn't quite hit the mark - but say either of these two fail, that's a hell of a lot of money to recoup. Shane Long went for £7 million and he was proven at this level over a couple of seasons and a recognised International. It seems like silly money to me.

For one, I disagree.

[Chin Strain]

Does nobody else think that 4-6million (as reported on various websites for Maynard and Rodriguez) is an obscene amount of money for a Championship striker. We are talking about probably breaking the Record Championship Transfer fee between two Championship clubs. Are either of these two players actually worth it? I can understand Baldock for a couple of million as you could probably get the money back for him if he doesn't quite hit the mark - but say either of these two fail, that's a hell of a lot of money to recoup. Shane Long went for £7 million and he was proven at this level over a couple of seasons and a recognised International. It seems like silly money to me.

 

Agreed, but if it's the market rate, then that's the way it goes. Leicester and WHU have upped the market rate, and Maynard is a classic example. However, the thought of paying £6m - £8m for a player less than a week away from being almost worthless (a couple of million in Jan maybe, if someone is desperate) is laughable. BC are kidding themselves. It's brinkmanship and posturing. He'll go somewhere for £4m tops by end of August as I can't see BC risking him going for zilch.

 

Anyway, this is a market where LC paid £5m for Mills, and dropped him after 2 games.

[S-Clarke]

I can still see us getting either Jay Rod or Maynard, I reckon we'll go in with a bigger deal next week. And the clubs could be very tempted then.

[beavis17]

I can still see us getting either Jay Rod or Maynard, I reckon we'll go in with a bigger deal next week. And the clubs could be very tempted then.

 

Let's hope so. Especially as we are meant to be looking at players that will improve us and these two certainly fit the bill.

[sfc4prem]

I can still see us getting either Jay Rod or Maynard, I reckon we'll go in with a bigger deal next week. And the clubs could be very tempted then.

 

Don't build your hopes up.

[S-Clarke]

Don't build your hopes up.

 

I'm not...it's not the end of the world for me, either way.

[the saint in winchester]

Hang on, forget names for a minute..... think about the job spec for the type of player we (I believe) are looking for.

A player who can deputise for Lambert in case he gets injured or tired, so occasional player. Prepared to lose his place when Lambert is ready again. Modest wage. Prepared to learn his trade ....

Do the likes of J.Rod or Maynard fit this spec? No. Or are we really saying this player could be first choice over Lambert?

We can't leave out Connelly. Barnard will want to get back in the side.

Not sure we need anyone .. but if we have to get someone, how about that bloke at Bournemouth - Doble. He would fit my spec.

[S-Clarke]

Hang on, forget names for a minute..... think about the job spec for the type of player we (I believe) are looking for.

A player who can deputise for Lambert in case he gets injured or tired, so occasional player. Prepared to lose his place when Lambert is ready again. Modest wage. Prepared to learn his trade ....

Do the likes of J.Rod or Maynard fit this spec? No. Or are we really saying this player could be first choice over Lambert?

We can't leave out Connelly. Barnard will want to get back in the side.

Not sure we need anyone .. but if we have to get someone, how about that bloke at Bournemouth - Doble. He would fit my spec.

 

Pretty sure that's not the spec we're looking for. We want a striker that will come in and improve what we have long-term, and challenge all of our forwards, we want someone who'd be pretty much first choice with Lambo, not a backup.

[Matthew Le God]

Hang on, forget names for a minute..... think about the job spec for the type of player we (I believe) are looking for.

A player who can deputise for Lambert in case he gets injured or tired, so occasional player. Prepared to lose his place when Lambert is ready again. Modest wage. Prepared to learn his trade ....

Do the likes of J.Rod or Maynard fit this spec? No. Or are we really saying this player could be first choice over Lambert?

We can't leave out Connelly. Barnard will want to get back in the side.

Not sure we need anyone .. but if we have to get someone, how about that bloke at Bournemouth - Doble. He would fit my spec.

 

That is quite clearly not the "job spec" of the striker the club want. We only know for certain of one bid the club has made for a striker this summer, and that was when Nigel Adkins confirmed the club had a £3.25m bid accepted by Doncaster for Billy Sharp. All the other strikers are unconfirmed rumours. Saints wouldn't have signed Sharp for £3.25m only for him to be on the bench in the Championship. Therefore the club was and probably still are looking to sign a strike partner for Lambert, not a back-up.

Edited 27 August, 2011 by Matthew Le God

[Avenue Saint]

Agreed, but if it's the market rate, then that's the way it goes. Leicester and WHU have upped the market rate, and Maynard is a classic example. However, the thought of paying £6m - £8m for a player less than a week away from being almost worthless (a couple of million in Jan maybe, if someone is desperate) is laughable. BC are kidding themselves. It's brinkmanship and posturing. He'll go somewhere for £4m tops by end of August as I can't see BC risking him going for zilch.

 

Anyway, this is a market where LC paid £5m for Mills, and dropped him after 2 games.

 

This

[CB Fry]

Hang on, forget names for a minute..... think about the job spec for the type of player we (I believe) are looking for.

A player who can deputise for Lambert in case he gets injured or tired, so occasional player. Prepared to lose his place when Lambert is ready again. Modest wage. Prepared to learn his trade ....

Do the likes of J.Rod or Maynard fit this spec? No. Or are we really saying this player could be first choice over Lambert?

We can't leave out Connelly. Barnard will want to get back in the side.

Not sure we need anyone .. but if we have to get someone, how about that bloke at Bournemouth - Doble. He would fit my spec.

 

Never has a post been so wrong. Clearly not the 'job spec' especially as we know we offered 3.5m for billy sharp. We've got our occasional back ups - barnard and connelly. We should be, and i think we are, looking to improve the team, not just pack the squad with mediocrity as you suggest.

'Better or no-one' should be the credo.