S-Clarke Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 When Chappers is back surely he fulfills that role.....having said that not sure how long he is out for. Yep he does, but the prob is he's not fit. We need similar quality players in the squad so we don't fall away performance wise when 1 player gets injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 When Chappers is back surely he fulfills that role.....having said that not sure how long he is out for. I thought Chappers has been at his most dynamic for us down the flanks, actually - So I eluded to Cork/Morgan/Deano as being the players not having the goal scoring touch as centre-mid's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 Let's not forget...we were at our best this season when Chaplow wasn't even in the team. Don't get me wrong he was absolutely superb once he came into the side, but with the Guly/Lallana/Rickie/Connolly combination working so well, Chaplow was just our 4th choice CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 I tell you who is available for two months and I would love to see here - Robbie Keane. Good brain, goal-scorer, too good for this league I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 I can imagine it now...."I always dreamed of playing for this club, I've followed them since I was a young lad and used to stand at the dell every week watching my heros..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy from saints Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 I tell you who is available for two months and I would love to see here - Robbie Keane. Good brain, goal-scorer, too good for this league I suspect.\ Funny you should say that as I heard a rumour that he was set to sign and was seen at the training ground. Just a mate from work - but got me excited all the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 Let's not forget...we were at our best this season when Chaplow wasn't even in the team. Don't get me wrong he was absolutely superb once he came into the side, but with the Guly/Lallana/Rickie/Connolly combination working so well, Chaplow was just our 4th choice CM. That just shows what competition can do for a player. I'd like to see a better reserve goalkeeper so that Kelvin practiced catching long range dipping shots a bit more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 Keane is a classic mercenary. The last thing we need here. Zero efforts and wanting double the wages of our top earners. I think that's unfair. What's he done wrong in his career?? Apart from not being picked after going to Liverpool??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 Kind of agree with Adrian, I don't think short-term players is what we're after. He'd be terrific at this level, no doubts about that, but he'd go in the end - we won't be able to keep him for ever, just 3 months.....when possibly you'd be better placed putting the loan fee and the 3 months wages towards a long-term option. Because those 3 months will not come cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 What do people reckon to Lewis McGugan as a goal threat through the middle? Apparently Forest are considering selling him to raise some funds and although he has gone off the boil a little this year, he clearly has something about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 I tell you who is available for two months and I would love to see here - Robbie Keane. Good brain, goal-scorer, too good for this league I suspect. Aston Villa if he signs anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 What do people reckon to Lewis McGugan as a goal threat through the middle? Apparently Forest are considering selling him to raise some funds and although he has gone off the boil a little this year, he clearly has something about him. He'd be excellent, can also play out wide right and has a bit of pace - so perfect really. He has a bit of an attitude problem though, but clearly has talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 Kind of agree with Adrian, I don't think short-term players is what we're after. He'd be terrific at this level, no doubts about that, but he'd go in the end - we won't be able to keep him for ever, just 3 months.....when possibly you'd be better placed putting the loan fee and the 3 months wages towards a long-term option. Because those 3 months will not come cheap. You could only have him for two (?) I think becuase of his US commitments, so it gets around the whole kissing badge here forever nonsense.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 Aston Villa if he signs anywhere. Apparently they want Morgan for 6/7 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 What do people reckon to Lewis McGugan as a goal threat through the middle? Apparently Forest are considering selling him to raise some funds and although he has gone off the boil a little this year, he clearly has something about him.he's a class act, great touch, ability on the ball and just the sort of talent that would give Adkins options. Not sure where you'd play him. Like Lallana did, he'd have to find a wide role really, but I think he prefers playing in the hole. Form wise, he was dropped earlier in the season and many Forest fans couldn't understand why. Since returning to the side he has been very hit and miss. Needs a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 http://www.monthehoops.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13169&p=37231#post37231 according to this Celtic forum we are in for Kris Commons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 He's chased money. How many signing on fees does one man need? Thought his effort levels looked appalling at West Ham, and his finishing. Didn't look half the player second spell at Spurs, struggled at Liverpool, so when is the last time he did well here? I don't think he'd go to the championship anyway. Seems villa want him. Brilliant international record, can't fault him for that, but I think it's because he loves playing for Ireland and it's one team he's never been able to leave! Wolves, Coventry, Inter, Leeds, Spurs, Liverpool, West Ham, Galaxy...have I missed any?Spurs again and Celtic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourno Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 Just seen a link on newsnow to Kris Commons but it only links to a Celtic message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 Apparently they want Morgan for 6/7 million. I doubt we'll be selling anyone but the fringe players like Dickson, Holmes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 There were stories linking us with Driver a month or so back, and in the summer. Possibly some mileage. Decent winger. Thought Templeton the outstanding wing prospect at Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 I doubt we'll be selling anyone but the fringe players like Dickson, Holmes etc. Agree..and only a rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 http://www.monthehoops.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13169&p=37231#post37231 according to this Celtic forum we are in for Kris Commons Wasn't the Hooiveld signing posted on Celtic forums before anywhere (Sky, Echo etc) else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ben Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 would not be dissapointed if the commons rumour was true, aslong as it was a loan in a view to permanent deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 http://www.monthehoops.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13169&p=37231#post37231 according to this Celtic forum we are in for Kris Commons Also mentioned by a moderator on talkceltic.net http://www.talkceltic.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2651532&postcount=54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 http://www.monthehoops.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13169&p=37231#post37231 according to this Celtic forum we are in for Kris Commons I thought he was pretty good when I saw him in English league games for ....Forest?, Sheff .Wed.?. (or whoever). Maybe he got left out in the cold at Celtic (as was Hooiveld). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 Well I think most of us will be reassured with the fact that we are seemingly looking for a goal scoring midfielder..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 I'd rather have Forrest, but the big boys are interested in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 lol at someone thinking that we have a chance of signing Holliet !! Yep, that's unrealistic actually, I'll give you that one. Although I'd have said going after one of Blackburn's better players is distinctly 'underwhelming' when compared to Owen, Shakira and half the other silly rumours I've read on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 What about Jelavic ? Ambitious yes but apparantly being sought by liecster and WHU would be a class act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 3 January, 2012 Share Posted 3 January, 2012 What about Jelavic ? Ambitious yes but apparantly being sought by liecster and WHU would be a class act Speaking of SPL strikers, what about Kris Boyd? Terminated his contract with the Turkish side he signed for as they did not pay him so he would be a free agent. Didn't fare to well at Boro, but scored 6 in 10 on loan at Forest last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 @jordansibley: First bit of January transfer news coming up on the Official Site shortly, keep your eyes peeled. #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 I understand we have enquired about Gary Hooper. Obvious connection from S****horpe days. But he is happy there and probably wont move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 I understand we have enquired about Gary Hooper. Obvious connection from S****horpe days. But he is happy there and probably wont move Now he'd be a good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 So here's the latest bijou from L'Equipe concerning Maynard, isn't it strange that a French paper,albeit dedicated entirely to sport,knows more about what's going on than the Tabloids cos L'Equipe is rarely wrong,by the way apparently Onze was talking about Lee weeks ago . Anyway back to Maynard. Cheapskate Wolves had apparently offered about 1 million £ for Maynard and quite understandably Brizzle have told them to f*ck off,so Wolves are now running after Piquionne who I guess they see as a cheap option and Maynard is still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 No surprise who's interested... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11673/7410389/Kebe-set-for-Royals-exit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 So here's the latest bijou from L'Equipe concerning Maynard, isn't it strange that a French paper,albeit dedicated entirely to sport,knows more about what's going on than the Tabloids cos L'Equipe is rarely wrong,by the way apparently Onze was talking about Lee weeks ago . Anyway back to Maynard. Cheapskate Wolves had apparently offered about 1 million £ for Maynard and quite understandably Brizzle have told them to f*ck off,so Wolves are now running after Piquionne who I guess they see as a cheap option and Maynard is still available. Heard a whisper that Maynard wants a 1 million signing on fee which is why we were put off the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 Heard a whisper that Maynard wants a 1 million signing on fee which is why we were put off the deal. It's what he'll certainly get in the summer, clubs will queue up to give him that. Thing is Brizzle want money for him now as well so I guess clubs are just offering them their valuation less Maynard's demands.May still be with Bristol until the summer,cos 4 months isn't very long to wait for a million quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashby Saint Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 It's what he'll certainly get in the summer, clubs will queue up to give him that. Thing is Brizzle want money for him now as well so I guess clubs are just offering them their valuation less Maynard's demands.May still be with Bristol until the summer,cos 4 months isn't very long to wait for a million quid. Unless in those four months you get a serious injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnutman Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 I understand we have enquired about Gary Hooper. Obvious connection from S****horpe days. But he is happy there and probably wont move Im pretty sure on the BBC gossip column it was stated that he had turned down offers from the premier league (Sunderland?) to fight for his place at Celtic so I imagine it would be unlikely that we would get him, although it would be fantastic if we did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 Heard a whisper that Maynard wants a 1 million signing on fee which is why we were put off the deal. more likely his money-grubbing agent has convinced him he's worth it ! No thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 January, 2012 Share Posted 4 January, 2012 more likely his money-grubbing agent has convinced him he's worth it ! No thanks ! And so he is, if he was worth 5+£ million last summer (debateable) and he's available in 4 months time for zilch he's obviously got to cash in a bit.What would be the problem as far as I see it is that Bristol City won't accept that their player will be totally worthless to them in a few months and are probably holding out for far too much. I mean if Maynard was available right now for just a million £ signing on fee and a comparable wage wouldn't you be amongst the first in line if you were a football manager. 1 million £ is nothing in todays football, not for a decent player on a freebie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 5 January, 2012 Share Posted 5 January, 2012 I'd love a decent keeper signed but can't think of any. Far easier signing to make when you're top flight. I'd rather it wasn't 'one for the future' either. Keepers can play til 40, so someone over 30 would be sensible, IMO. I like Kelvin, it's hard not to after all he's been through with the club, but he just has too many weaknesses. People seem to forget them or argue against it when he plays well and makes good saves, but he's always done that, and the weaknesses remain. If Blackburn go down I think we could do worse than Paul Robinson, still a good keeper with a huge amount of top flight experience and England caps. Perfect signing for me in this position would be Fraser Forster (At Celtic, on loan from Newcastle) great height, great ability, young too with potential to play even better than he currently is... which i would dare to say is better than Davis at present (definately based on the last old firm game) i'm sure newcastle wouldnt be too sorry to see him go when they have Tim Krul on their books and harper ahead of him! If not now(obviously he's still at Celtic) then i'd get him when we go up, as Kelvin will surely only have a couple more years at the top level in him, unless he really pulls something outta the bag, which he's more than capable of!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 5 January, 2012 Share Posted 5 January, 2012 Perfect signing for me in this position would be Fraser Forster (At Celtic, on loan from Newcastle) great height, great ability, young too with potential to play even better than he currently is... which i would dare to say is better than Davis at present (definately based on the last old firm game) i'm sure newcastle wouldnt be too sorry to see him go when they have Tim Krul on their books and harper ahead of him! If not now(obviously he's still at Celtic) then i'd get him when we go up, as Kelvin will surely only have a couple more years at the top level in him, unless he really pulls something outta the bag, which he's more than capable of!! Let's face it,we have absolutely ZERO chance of getting any player on loan from Newcastle and they have next to no chance of buying any of our players. Looked at them for about half and hour yesterday and I'd have to admit that AP is doing a decent job there. He's signed some decent players for not so much money and has them playing decent football.Mind you Man U...what a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 5 January, 2012 Share Posted 5 January, 2012 Let's face it,we have absolutely ZERO chance of getting any player on loan from Newcastle and they have next to no chance of buying any of our players. Looked at them for about half and hour yesterday and I'd have to admit that AP is doing a decent job there. He's signed some decent players for not so much money and has them playing decent football.Mind you Man U...what a joke. Ba and Tiote are very good players....Toite will not be there after this summer.....big money move to chelsea, you just know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 5 January, 2012 Share Posted 5 January, 2012 Ba and Tiote are very good players....Toite will not be there after this summer.....big money move to chelsea, you just know it Doubt Cabaye will be either. Quality player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 5 January, 2012 Share Posted 5 January, 2012 Heard a whisper that Maynard wants a 1 million signing on fee which is why we were put off the deal. I heard the same about the Jemal deal, that right at the end, either the agent or the player wanted a big dollop of cash..... No idea wether it is true or not, but prior to that the deal was supposed to have been all agreed, with a green light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 5 January, 2012 Share Posted 5 January, 2012 Im pretty sure on the BBC gossip column it was stated that he had turned down offers from the premier league (Sunderland?) to fight for his place at Celtic so I imagine it would be unlikely that we would get him, although it would be fantastic if we did! Yep. His place is not an issue - is a hero with the supporters. He has a new agent and apparently the new guy is seeking a much better contract at Celtic for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 5 January, 2012 Share Posted 5 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11698/7411889/Cox-waits-to-learn-future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 5 January, 2012 Share Posted 5 January, 2012 I heard the same about the Jemal deal, that right at the end, either the agent or the player wanted a big dollop of cash..... No idea wether it is true or not, but prior to that the deal was supposed to have been all agreed, with a green light Bet the same thing happened, Gemmel. Makes sense why it suddenly went dead. I reckon we could go back further to that mysterious Elliott Ward deal as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 5 January, 2012 Share Posted 5 January, 2012 (edited) Just in from Ewan Murray of the Guardian: "Southampton interest in Kris Commons but no more than an inquiry so far. Intriguingly, Rickie Lambert just the sort of striker Celtic want.." UPDATE: "I'm well aware of Lambert value to Saints, of course. Commons had great value to Celtic not so long ago, sharp fall from grace" Edited 5 January, 2012 by Crazy Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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