Crazy Diamond Posted 12 January, 2012 Posted 12 January, 2012 there are better players, just not affordable better players. I'd take Wilfried Zaha without a second thought and Matt Phillips is another that is better than we have. Jordan Mutch, Curtis Davies, Ambrose...they are all players that would be ideal for us but you'd have to spend a fortune to prise them away. Zaha, for the price Crystal Palace quoted Newcastle? Good Lord no. Curtis Davies? I've heard nothing but bad things about him. Beyond this country, as I said, is where the club needs to look. This goal of having 50% of the team from the academy is a brilliant idea, and I like it, but that's a dream. The objective is promotion, and we need to use all the tools at our disposal to achieve it. If that means ignoring English talent for now, so be it.
Nexstar Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 based on Adkins interview Puncheon won't be playing for us before February, that's for sure. NA seemed quite happy for him to leave by the sounds of it.
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Moose_talkSPORTIan Abrahams Fulham and Southampton are also watching/interested in @Sords_20
Monk Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 (edited) You know the market is ****ed when Lukas is moving for £2m and Darren Gibson for 800k. Edited 13 January, 2012 by Monk my mistake, just seen the Gibson deal has add ons to take it to £2.5m
Window Cleaner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 You know the market is ****ed when Lukas is moving for £2m and Darren Gibson for 800k Always been like that,it's called strikermania,I blame Roy of the Rovers, if he'd been a centre half strikers would be 2 a penny. If you look at the history of outrageously expensive strikers you'll see that there have been some spectacular busts.
supersonic Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 West ham supporting mate just text saying they've agreed a deal for Rhodes. £5m+ add ons and £35k a week. Yes £35k a week! They are welcome to him. Sam Allardyce really has no idea on transfers does he.
Window Cleaner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 West ham supporting mate just text saying they've agreed a deal for Rhodes. £5m+ add ons and £35k a week. Yes £35k a week! They are welcome to him. Sam Allardyce really has no idea on transfers does he. Don't knock it though, thats another 17K a week for HMRC not to mention the million or so VAT that they'll take off of the transfer fee. Overpaid,overpriced footballers are just a way of channeling overseas (or offshore) money into the UK's treasury.
Pilchards Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 West ham supporting mate just text saying they've agreed a deal for Rhodes. £5m+ add ons and £35k a week. Yes £35k a week! They are welcome to him. Sam Allardyce really has no idea on transfers does he. And if he continues to score the goals that he has this season then they will gain 90m next season. Bad gamble, not!
Window Cleaner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 And if he continues to score the goals that he has this season then they will gain 90m next season. Bad gamble, not! Not surprised at the salary, they're supposed to be paying Ryoichi Maeda about 1.5 million euros a year, if they get a work permit for him that is, guess they figure he's got about the same status as Tadanari so if we can get one they can get one.
Window Cleaner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 And if he continues to score the goals that he has this season then they will gain 90m next season. Bad gamble, not! But Rhodes isn't going to score 5 goals a game against real defences that's the point.
SuperSAINT Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 West ham supporting mate just text saying they've agreed a deal for Rhodes. £5m+ add ons and £35k a week. Yes £35k a week! They are welcome to him. Sam Allardyce really has no idea on transfers does he. He doesn't need to know anything about transfers - It's the owners that will offer the silly money.
Monk Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 West ham supporting mate just text saying they've agreed a deal for Rhodes. £5m+ add ons and £35k a week. Yes £35k a week! They are welcome to him. Sam Allardyce really has no idea on transfers does he. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11685/7426317/Irons-write-off-Rhodes-chances
Pilchards Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 But Rhodes isn't going to score 5 goals a game against real defences that's the point. Of course he won't but he will more than certain score goals for them like Lambert has done for us this season, Infact some will say Lambert has found it easier this season which does suggests Rhodes could.
Window Cleaner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11685/7426317/Irons-write-off-Rhodes-chances Obviously they're going down the Japanese Rd as well then,Maeda will be signing for them today or tomorrow and then they'll be getting their work permit panel hearing within a week or so.Heard it here first.Perhaps West Ham's fans will be as unimpressed as the majority of our fans seem to be.
Give it to Ron Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Of course he won't but he will more than certain score goals for them like Lambert has done for us this season, Infact some will say Lambert has found it easier this season which does suggests Rhodes could. What like Sam Baldock....another of our previous targets has??? Doesn't mean anything, look at Billy Painter and Charlie Austin as 2 more examples. Its a gamble...fine if its not your money and Big Sam can but don't believe Cortese has the money at his disposal.
Window Cleaner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Of course he won't but he will more than certain score goals for them like Lambert has done for us this season, Infact some will say Lambert has found it easier this season which does suggests Rhodes could. Take away his 5 (or is it 6 penalties) and Lambert's strike record become good but not exceptional, those 30 yd free kicks aren't fooling many NPC keepers any more now are they.Lambert has a structure around him that makes him likely to score,without that structure he'd be pretty average, do West Ham have a structure like that? I don't really know enough about them to say yay or nay to that. If Guly took our penalties with Lambertian precision he'd be on 14 (or 15) League goals and Lambert would be on 10, so who's the better striker of those 2 then?
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Not saints related, but hammers announcing a new signing early this afternoon! Might affect us I suppose!! according to Moose
Saint Garrett Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Should imagine it'll be that George John.
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Should imagine it'll be that George John. yep it is! old news I think
Crazy Diamond Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Ryan Noble, the Sunderland striker, is being sent out on loan to either the east midlands or the south coast. One to keep an eye on.
MOSaint Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Ryan Noble, the Sunderland striker, is being sent out on loan to either the east midlands or the south coast. One to keep an eye on. Twitter Journalist reckons the clubs being talked about for this lad are Coventry and the Skates
Crazy Diamond Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Twitter Journalist reckons the clubs being talked about for this lad are Coventry and the Skates Sounds like a signing the Skates would make. Don't ask me why.
Window Cleaner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Twitter Journalist reckons the clubs being talked about for this lad are Coventry and the Skates Is Coventry in the East Midlands then? To me EM is Derby,Leicester and Nottingham as far as football is concerned.
Chez Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Twitter Journalist reckons the clubs being talked about for this lad are Coventry and the Skatesthe transfer embargo will narrow that down to one then.
saint1977 Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Ryan Noble, the Sunderland striker, is being sent out on loan to either the east midlands or the south coast. One to keep an eye on. If that's the guy that's been on loan at Carlisle, he's highly rated up there. Thought he was more of an attacking midfielder than an out and out striker though? Still, would be wasted on the skates (can they afford him?) and would be an addition to add some spark and movement to a talented but corpulent side. Not too upset about LJ going to Boro although he'll do okay but we do need to get a move on with bringing players in. 4-5-1 and try and squeeze a point tomorrow or nick one on the break at Forest, they will be in better heart after their big win at Ipswich.
Window Cleaner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 If that's the guy that's been on loan at Carlisle, he's highly rated up there. Thought he was more of an attacking midfielder than an out and out striker though? Still, would be wasted on the skates (can they afford him?) and would be an addition to add some spark and movement to a talented but corpulent side. Not too upset about LJ going to Boro although he'll do okay but we do need to get a move on with bringing players in. 4-5-1 and try and squeeze a point tomorrow or nick one on the break at Forest, they will be in better heart after their big win at Ipswich. Don't think so, that's Liam Noble who's signed for Carlisle on a permanent basis now I think.Ryan Noble seems to be a striker who's been on loan at Derby and Watford at times in these last couple of years. The sort of loan signing that wouldn't surprise me in fact.
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Rumormill: Southampton have contacted Fulham about bringing back their former defender Chris Baird. #saintsfc #ffc
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Rumormill: Southampton have contacted Fulham about bringing back their former defender Chris Baird. #saintsfc #ffc OOOOOooooooooooooohh
Crazy Diamond Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Rumormill: Southampton have contacted Fulham about bringing back their former defender Chris Baird. #saintsfc #ffc I'm not sure about that one. If I had to say yes or no? No.
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 OOOOOooooooooooooohh Peachy said he had spoken to Jol and it was speculation!! Sounds good to me lol by our standards!
the saint in winchester Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 I'm not sure about that one. If I had to say yes or no? No. I'd say YES please.
beavis17 Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Rumormill: Southampton have contacted Fulham about bringing back their former defender Chris Baird. #saintsfc #ffc Where would he play? Maybe sign him on loan for a month whilst Fonte is out?
Crazy Diamond Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 I'd say YES please. I don't think Chris Baird is all that good, though he's played a lot more games at Premier League level than I'd have thought. How many appearances has he made because of others being fatigued from their constant European runs though?
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 I would probably say yes too, but then i'd still Like Stocky as well!
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Where would he play? Maybe sign him on loan for a month whilst Fonte is out? He's our new striker.
CWD Posted 13 January, 2012 Posted 13 January, 2012 Baird is a non-starter. Awesome as it would be, Jol has already said he's not going to be leaving in Jan.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Some football rumours account on Twitter saying we're willing to bid £5million for Victor Moses. Probably bs.
SNSUN Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 I see DAvid Cotterill was released by Swansea. 24 year old winger, once deemed good enough for Wigan to pay £2million for him. Granted had a spell on loan at the Skates last season but for free, would he be minimal risk to cover our wing positions at a good age? Having never seen him play, this isn't a HCDAJFU, more of a general musing.
S-Clarke Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 I see DAvid Cotterill was released by Swansea. 24 year old winger, once deemed good enough for Wigan to pay £2million for him. Granted had a spell on loan at the Skates last season but for free, would he be minimal risk to cover our wing positions at a good age? Having never seen him play, this isn't a HCDAJFU, more of a general musing. I personally don't think we're looking for cover though, we're looking for players who can come straight in and improve us. We already have cover with Holmes and Forte to a degree, we want better now.
Badger Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Some football rumours account on Twitter saying we're willing to bid £5million for Victor Moses. Probably bs. Probably is bs. Read he has a bit of a problem regarding a new contract at Wigan,although I seem to remember him saying he was happy there after some of the speculation. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4039588/Victor-Moses-in-limbo-over-new-Wigan-deal.html But two other things: - there was Prem club interest - his agent - Finnigan - is the same as Puncheon's, so can't see him being too keen to see his client sign for us after the Puncheon debacle.
S-Clarke Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Apart from Lee, we are close to another signing in time for next week. He sounds very interested in Hooper and didn't deny a thing.
Saint Charlie Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Apart from Lee, we are close to another signing in time for next week. He sounds very interested in Hooper and didn't deny a thing. He definitely wants Hooper! Also good that players due back from injury next week.
S-Clarke Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Text on solent - ''Sam Vokes and Lukas are saints fans and exactly the type of players we need'' really....really?...If they weren't saints fans would you even be that bothered about them? Didn't think so.
beavis17 Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Text on solent - ''Sam Vokes and Lukas are saints fans and exactly the type of players we need'' really....really?...If they weren't saints fans would you even be that bothered about them? Didn't think so. Plus the fact that Lukas has already joined Boro....
S-Clarke Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Plus the fact that Lukas has already joined Boro.... and that! I love our fans sometimes.
saintscottofthenortham Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Text on solent - ''Sam Vokes and Lukas are saints fans and exactly the type of players we need'' really....really?...If they weren't saints fans would you even be that bothered about them? Didn't think so. Why is it always the same morons who text in?
Window Cleaner Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Why is it always the same morons who text in? leave off, most of them are about 5.
thorpie the sinner Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Southampton are interested in #lcfc keeper Kasper Schmeichel Another tweet from a footie agent!!
S-Clarke Posted 14 January, 2012 Posted 14 January, 2012 Southampton are interested in #lcfc keeper Kasper Schmeichel Another tweet from a footie agent!! what's the twitter link for this agent?
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