InvictaSaint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Done deal. Confirmed tomorrow (Friday). Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiesaint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 I heard this from a mate of mine too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 I heard this from a mate of mine too I heard it on here .... must be true then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 I heard it on here .... must be true then. Surely phil will have comfirmed it Eric?? over an Innis and Gunn?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Surely phil will have comfirmed it Eric?? over an Innis and Gunn?? I can definitely confirm IT. No idea about transfers but IT - yeah know lots about that, Microsoft, Google etc. And anyway it was Hoegaarten last night, a bored buddy invited me out for a few Ales at the Belgain beer Cafe where 1) they showed some clips of our goals on the telly 2) A Geordie fan was lamenting that they had got the wrong Southampton Manager 3) Best comment of the year about us... You're top of the NpC? Sheeet, I thought I was reading the paper upside down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Source?Saints web forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 According to a West Ham web site he favoured a move to London but was in Southampton yesterday (Thursday). Both clubs have apparently bid £2m and it is up to the player. We will see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefuriousb Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 The best clue is in Karl Robinson's statement. "We've had another offer, I don't want to name the other club, and the club deserves the respect to not be named. We will do our business in a sensible and respectful way." Sounds like dealing with us... May also tie in with the apparent excellent relations between the clubs at board level after Winkelman's sympathetic stance following Markus' death last year. He was under no obligation to agree to our request to postpone the original fixture, let alone be so publicly supportive with his comments at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Cant say I know much about him to be honest, but I gather he is only 5'7" and is therefore another partner-for-Lambert sort of player ....presumably Connolly's long term replacement if as it seems Barnard is now being overlooked. Fine. I hope he lives up to expectation and the hype, and look forward to seeing him play if he does come here. But am I the only person who thinks we (also) need an understudy for Rickie, or better still, competition for him? I rate Rickie, but if he is injured or loses form I do not see who we would play in his place. Who else can play a target man role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 So we have saints fitness coach saying it's deal done 2 people on here saying it's deal done and know he's prob going to west ham utd. Jesus our transfer dealings are frustrating at the mo. Notcsayong weve done nything wrong just frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 I heard on SKY Sports News that a bid for Sam Baldock had been rejected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 I heard on SKY Sports News that a bid for Sam Baldock had been rejected Here we go again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 MKCitizenSport Simon Downes RE Sam Baldock: Just to reiterate - nothing has gone through yet. Talks with one or more clubs are currently ongoing #MKDons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Here we go again Why take that as gospel? And why assume WHU will get him? It was widely reported on MK baords and elsewhere that a bid had been accepted and that Baldock had travelled down to talk to us. SSN are not privy to everything and often get it wrong (Elliot Ward anybody?); look on the bright side - he may well join us. Bailey certainly seems to think so and Saints own physio said it's pretty much a done deal. Have faith, friend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Yeah we believe everything thats on SSN don't we. Think Bailey is probably better informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 MKCitizenSport Simon Downes RE Sam Baldock: Just to reiterate - nothing has gone through yet. Talks with one or more clubs are currently ongoing #MKDons Niced one bailey, not thinking west ham have him just the sky sports things been going since yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Cant say I know much about him to be honest, but I gather he is only 5'7" and is therefore another partner-for-Lambert sort of player ....presumably Connolly's long term replacement if as it seems Barnard is now being overlooked. Fine. I hope he lives up to expectation and the hype, and look forward to seeing him play if he does come here. But am I the only person who thinks we (also) need an understudy for Rickie, or better still, competition for him? I rate Rickie, but if he is injured or loses form I do not see who we would play in his place. Who else can play a target man role? Agree, and I think this was the role they had in mind for Rodriguez who might both play alongside,and instead of RL, probably grooming him to be RL's replacement in a couple of years or when we reach the Prem. Short term, I suspect Guly may be played up front when RL is not available or rested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 I think ideally we would like 2 players fighting for each position . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Just looking at Bailey's post history and he has been spot on with a number of deals, not just ours. He posted about Matt Taylor going to WHU before the media announced it, as an example. Let's hope he is right about Baldock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 If it's between us and West Ham, he will choose West Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Baldock is excellent. Would be a great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Not sure who he(Bailey) source is now but I know who it used to be,& it was a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 If it's between us and West Ham, he will choose West Ham. Why would he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizz Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/sport/football/mk-dons/sam_baldock_set_to_leave_dons_update_9am_1_3000455 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsaint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 who is this justmike. is he an agent or someone very in the know can you PM please Justmike? Are you on his PM list? He just sent a very interesting message- apparently WHU have doubled our wage offer! Typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Are you on his PM list? He just sent a very interesting message- apparently WHU have doubled our wage offer! Typical. lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsaint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Sorry JustMike, I know they're meant to be private but I think that info is too important to hide. Tell them what you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Sorry JustMike, I know they're meant to be private but I think that info is too important to hide. Tell them what you know! ok, I give up. I know...the square root of feck all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 This is quite obviously now a ding-dong between us and WHU. They'll offer him massive wages (as that's their way, despite being in all sorts of debt) so it's the players choice. Personally i suspect he'll go to WHU a)because of the wages, b)because it's London c)he wont be 1st choice here, he'll be behind Connolly and d)they'll pay his agent a fortune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Why would he. From his point of view it's a bigger club with more chance of promotion, and will PROBABLY pay bigger wages. And it's London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Seems I've jumped the gun a bit claiming it's done, my apologies. However, still very confident a deal will go through, but West Ham aren't willing to lose out on another target. In short, they've significantly upped their offer to both player and club, but I still believe Baldock will come here. Not long to wait until we find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Ha Ha .... Nasty Nic threatened him with the horses head treatment Love the way The Echo hasn't said a dickie bird about this deal after the Fontaine episode. haha Eric...are they dealing with Don Corleone or Don Cortese? Karl Robinson knows that size of the fee doesn't come to an L1 side too often ..an offer he can't refuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 d)they'll pay his agent a fortune This is why I think he might end up at West Ham (sadface) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Seems I've jumped the gun a bit claiming it's done, my apologies. However, still very confident a deal will go through, but West Ham aren't willing to lose out on another target. In short, they've significantly upped their offer to both player and club, but I still believe Baldock will come here. Not long to wait until we find out! If we don't sign him, the virtual reality suicide rate is going to rocket with SaintsWeb posters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintrich Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Seems I've jumped the gun a bit claiming it's done, my apologies. However, still very confident a deal will go through, but West Ham aren't willing to lose out on another target. In short, they've significantly upped their offer to both player and club, but I still believe Baldock will come here. Not long to wait until we find out! If West Ham have significantly upped their offer, why would you be confident in him coming to us? we wouldnt compete with what West Ham would offer if they don't want to lose out on another target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizz Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Seems I've jumped the gun a bit claiming it's done, my apologies. However, still very confident a deal will go through, but West Ham aren't willing to lose out on another target. In short, they've significantly upped their offer to both player and club, but I still believe Baldock will come here. Not long to wait until we find out! So do you believe he'll come to Saints due to prefering the non financial side of things (if WH have increased their offer above ours?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 My optimism levels have dipped dramatically!! We just won't compete with Hammers raising our own value and probably what was an already very good offer! Oh well, glad if I am proved wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stattmeister Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Shame if the WHU offer is as stated; I doubt NC would enter into a bidding war. Fingers crossed however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 If West Ham have significantly upped their offer, why would you be confident in him coming to us? We wouldnt compete with what West Ham would offer if they don't want to lose out on another target. Because he's a very level-headed lad, it won't come down to money. If he feels he has a better chance of playing and developing as a player with us, he'll come to St. Mary's. That's me done on here for now though, just wait and see. I'm confident, and worry not if it doesn't come off. There are a number of other targets so keep the faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 This is getting stupid. We never seem to be able to get our targets lately. I dont think west ham our a bigger club just prob have more money at the mo. Considering we sold chambo we should have loads tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Bull Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Because he's a very level-headed lad, it won't come down to money. If he feels he has a better chance of playing and developing as a player with us, he'll come to St. Mary's. That's me done on here for now though, just wait and see. I'm confident, and worry not if it doesn't come off. There are a number of other targets so keep the faith. Hang on don't bugger off yet, what sort of time scale are we looking at here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 This is getting stupid. We never seem to be able to get our targets lately. I dont think west ham our a bigger club just prob have more money at the mo. Considering we sold chambo we should have loads tho. Has he already signed for West Ham then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Chuckle Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Jack Cork an example of the club getting a player who was linked with numerous clubs We will get the deal done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 sources on twitter saying he is signing for the Hammers! All subtefuge until it happens, but I think we will be looking at other targets personally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Interview in The Chairmans Executive Office .... Steely Eyed Nasty Nic staring across the table making throat sliiting / horse head threats .......... or Karen Brady thrusting her bra less voluptuous breasts towards him and then leaning back and stretching her crotchless stockened legs over the table and opening them up to reveal a winking offer amongst the ravenous bush...... (Big_Sam eat your fukkin heart out!) ... no contest tbh. Why would he. See above!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Jack Cork an example of the club getting a player who was linked with numerous clubs We will get the deal done Clubs like burnley and Blackpool who are worse than us by a distance. West ham are a different matter. I don't think it is necessarily our fault this one if he doesn't sign, but I am concerned by the amount of transfers that get close only for it not to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 baldock would be a cracking signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Clubs like burnley and Blackpool who are worse than us by a distance. West ham are a different matter. I don't think it is necessarily our fault this one if he doesn't sign, but I am concerned by the amount of transfers that get close only for it not to happen. how on earth do you know it was burnley and blackpool bidding for cork....did you know that ipswich tried to get lambert a few weeks/months back...? im sure many clubs bid for players and the public never find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 Clubs like burnley and Blackpool who are worse than us by a distance. West ham are a different matter. I don't think it is necessarily our fault this one if he doesn't sign, but I am concerned by the amount of transfers that get close only for it not to happen. Cork was also nailed on to go to WHU if memory serves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 26 August, 2011 Share Posted 26 August, 2011 (edited) see article below on Baldock (scroll past Barton bit) Seems we have outbid WHU http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/8723789/Newcastles-Joey-Barton-bartering-over-wages-makes-his-agent-rich.html Edited 26 August, 2011 by Saint Without a Halo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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