miserableoldgit Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,12040_7399641,0.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7399641/ Fulham interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 That may mean that FFC are no longer interested in Maynard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 If Fulham do come calling we may as well move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 28 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 28 December, 2011 I've got something to add but I need to find the Billy Sharp thread to do so. you wouldn't know it ..but this is the Billy Sharp thread ...someone ought to start a Maynard thread, and a Beckford thread , and etc, etc, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,12040_7399641,0.html BId £3.5m? Why would anyone bid £3.5m when he can leave for £3m? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Seems unlikely Sharp will be coming here if there is Prem interest. Sure we have a few targets, if indeed we want a striker which although likely has not been confirmed anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Seems unlikely Sharp will be coming here if there is Prem interest. Sure we have a few targets, if indeed we want a striker which although likely has not been confirmed anywhere! I think it is pretty much common knowledge we want another striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 I think it is pretty much common knowledge we want another striker. at least one. I just hope its a player either based in England or knows English football. We need someone to step up to the plate straight away, not someone who needs time to settle, adapt, learn the language and football etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 I've got something to add but I need to find the Billy Sharp thread to do so. Is it good news or bad news (like Fulham now being interested)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Forever Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 Maybe we should look elsewhere. Adam Le Fondre perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 Only joined Reading in the summer. We missed out there, he only cost them about £1 million and has scored goals for them this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 Maybe we should look elsewhere. Adam Le Fondre perhaps. Not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 Not good enough. Indeed, I think people are setting their sights too low. In principal we're only in the NPC for another 4 months, don't want to have to start all over again in May. That's why I said I'd personally prefer Beckford to Sharp, because he's got previous in the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Forever Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 Having said that, he wasn't prolific and certainly didn't have a good chances to goals record. Having played without setting the place alight is no recommendation as far as I am concerned and for the money not worth the risk. For what it's worth I see no problem in trying a player at this level to see if he can make this jump. If he can, he could probably make the next one and it wouldn't break the bank either way. If he can't it wouldn't cost as much and he would be saleable if only to return to a lower level. Lots of quality players start at a lower level. We all rave about Sharp and Maynard in either positive or negative fashion. For me the question I would ask is would having Rickie in either of their teams make them better in their place. If the answer is yes then they are not what we want. If either is likely to be better as a partner than Lee or Guly then possibly. What we need is another goalscoring striker but one that can adapt to our manner of play. One that can lead the line if and when Rickie is unavailable as well as play with him. Such a player will not be easy to find and I guess our Nigel will have his own thoughts. Just pray we don't see another Forte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 29 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 29 December, 2011 BId £3.5m? Why would anyone bid £3.5m when he can leave for £3m? I think it must mean he can leave - as long as the fee is at least £3 million .... - but if a number of clubs are interested to buy him, there will be an auction situation and the final price will surely be higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 29 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 29 December, 2011 (edited) Indeed, I think people are setting their sights too low. In principal we're only in the NPC for another 4 months, don't want to have to start all over again in May. That's why I said I'd personally prefer Beckford to Sharp, because he's got previous in the PL.[/QUOTE] well it's rather limited .. and not very impressive either !¨ Since moving to Everton he's scored 8 times in 34 starts--not earth shattering, and his record at Leicester this season (in NPC) is 2 goals in 16 games ! Edited 29 December, 2011 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 we could perhaps loan Beckford. No one is going to buy him and pay those wages, so Leicester are effectively stuck with him and I'm sure they'd be happy to lose his wages (or a large part of them) for a while - although maybe not to a promotion rival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 Indeed, I think people are setting their sights too low. In principal we're only in the NPC for another 4 months, don't want to have to start all over again in May. That's why I said I'd personally prefer Beckford to Sharp, because he's got previous in the PL.[/QUOTE] well it's rather limited .. and not very impressive either ! Played above 30 times for Everton and got about 8 goals. More prolific than modern day Torres if you just look at stats. Beckford has pace,he's not just a finisher,we already have a finisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 I think it must mean he can leave - as long as the fee is at least £3 million .... - but if a number of clubs are interested to buy him, there will be an auction situation and the final price will surely be higher. Absolute tripe. He's got a £3 million release clause, meaning if he wants to leave, he can talk to anyone matching that offer. It's shoddy journalism. No-one in their right mind would pay more than £3 million now they know about this clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 BId £3.5m? Why would anyone bid £3.5m when he can leave for £3m? Spot on. As you say there is no need to be the other 500k. So I guess you can conclude the papers are making it up or it is just lazy journalism and I suppose neither would surprise any of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 Absolute tripe. He's got a £3 million release clause, meaning if he wants to leave, he can talk to anyone matching that offer. It's shoddy journalism. No-one in their right mind would pay more than £3 million now they know about this clause. So it's 3 million to Donny and then whoever offers most to Sharp that will obtain his services I guess. Doubt if were going to be front runners in that sort of auction,unless of course he wants to come to the best club and will yake less to do so. Still think lack of a guaranteed start will be a stumbling block with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 So it's 3 million to Donny and then whoever offers most to Sharp that will obtain his services I guess. Doubt if were going to be front runners in that sort of auction,unless of course he wants to come to the best club and will yake less to do so. Still think lack of a guaranteed start will be a stumbling block with us. How many players are guaranteed a start in the Prem? Not many that have been purchased from the Championship. And how many players would have a guaranteed start in their contract? Every player worth his salt has to fight for his place wherever he is. If he were a Rooney he wouldn't need the guarantee because his talent would guarantee it, provided club rules haven't been broken. And even Rickie was subbed recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 29 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 29 December, 2011 So it's 3 million to Donny and then whoever offers most to Sharp that will obtain his services I guess. Doubt if were going to be front runners in that sort of auction,unless of course he wants to come to the best club and will take less to do so. Still think lack of a guaranteed start will be a stumbling block with us. with Barnard out for an indefinite period (injury + eventual court judgement) and Connolly's (uncertain fitness + a contract that goes out in June), that may not be an issue. Taking that into account, we should be looking for TWO new strikers. I wouldn't pay £3 million for someone - and not play him (unless it was Delgado)..and if he (Sharp) didn't deliver the goals, he'd expect to be "rested" now and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 Regarding Sharp I know he would come to us over any other club as he was speaking recently to Beattie at his christening. They are the best of mates from the Sheffield days and Beatts has sold the club to him. He hopes Saints can do a deal with Doncaster as he needs a furesh start, I know someone who was at the christening. Also Fontaine has been mentioned. (pinch of salt that one) Going to add my bit on this. Not at any time did I say this was a done deal, I have said we are his number one choice if Saints can sort out a deal with Doncaster. Seems like we was not interested then after that Solent Tweet. Can someone dig out my comments on the Lucas situation as I posted something about 3 weeks ago on the forum, my iPhone is too much hard work to find it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 This one Pilchards Okay my go for the gossip bit. Lucas from Coventry, just needs to agree personal terms according to someone who knows Lucas very well. Never had gossip from this guy before but his son knows him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 This one Pilchards Okay my go for the gossip bit. Lucas from Coventry, just needs to agree personal terms according to someone who knows Lucas very well. Never had gossip from this guy before but his son knows him. That's the one you superstar. I work with this guy who's son is best mates with Lucas, Lucas was down on Xmas eve to see his folks & friends, I shall ask him tonight if we have an update on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 29 December, 2011 Share Posted 29 December, 2011 That's the one you superstar. I work with this guy who's son is best mates with Lucas, Lucas was down on Xmas eve to see his folks & friends, I shall ask him tonight if we have an update on this.blimey, if this goes through next week then Dalek will be pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 West Ham activate release clause...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Hmmm west ham moving in on sharp then, they have enough strikers as it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Hmmm west ham moving in on sharp then, they have enough strikers as it is they only had 5 on the bench last time out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 What was I thinking ?? Still is sharp good enough in the air for route 1 football ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 to be honest, they're going the wrong way about it. Sharp is a decent player but I don't think he'll be a potent premiership player. They're filling their squad up with too many players on big money, who arguably won't be good enough for the league above. Good management. I much prefer the way we go about it if I'm honest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Latest on Sharp as of a week ago, Saints are his number one choice and he only wants 20k a week. I've no idea if we are interested in him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 2 January, 2012 Author Share Posted 2 January, 2012 (edited) Latest on Sharp as of a week ago, Saints are his number one choice and he only wants 20k a week. I've no idea if we are interested in him though. I suppose it's some consolation -in that NA does know him and will make a decision based on that .- and we trust in him, so whatever happens (longer term) - we say it was right (at this time). Edited 2 January, 2012 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Latest on Sharp as of a week ago, Saints are his number one choice and he only wants 20k a week. I've no idea if we are interested in him though. We should be. Proven at this level, banging them in for a team bottom of the league, he has played for our manager before, and if to be believed has a release clause of just £1.8m which is peanuts compared to the fortune we received for Oxo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Indeed, I think people are setting their sights too low. In principal we're only in the NPC for another 4 months, don't want to have to start all over again in May. That's why I said I'd personally prefer Beckford to Sharp, because he's got previous in the PL. I'm with this We are within licking distance of promotion,might as well bed in a prem quality striker now in anticipation,it would also send out a clear message of intent to the likes of west ham and boro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttdcs Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 West Ham activate release clause...... and Leicester apparently making a bid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaffer Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 My son works with the West Ham first team as a performance analyst coach and played in the same teams as Lukas when they were both at school down here and knows Lukas really well.I spoke to my son last night about there game with Coventry today and asked if he was going to speak to Lukas today.He said he would and I asked him to confirm with Lukas Saints interest in him and he said he would ask him and so I am intrested to see his reply to the question.This one Pilchards Okay my go for the gossip bit. Lucas from Coventry, just needs to agree personal terms according to someone who knows Lucas very well. Never had gossip from this guy before but his son knows him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Latest on Sharp as of a week ago, Saints are his number one choice and he only wants 20k a week. I've no idea if we are interested in him though. Says in the Mirror that he will leave Donny sooner or later but only for the right club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 My son works with the West Ham first team as a performance analyst coach and played in the same teams as Lukas when they were both at school down here and knows Lukas really well.I spoke to my son last night about there game with Coventry today and asked if he was going to speak to Lukas today.He said he would and I asked him to confirm with Lukas Saints interest in him and he said he would ask him and so I am intrested to see his reply to the question. Dave, pm me if you hear anything worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaffer Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Will do Dave.Dave, pm me if you hear anything worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Dave, pm me if you hear anything worthwhile. Why not put in on here if its worthwhile ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Barnsley fans were singing "wheres your baby gone?" during todays game, completely disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Barnsley fans were singing "wheres your baby gone?" during todays game, completely disgusting. ****ing hell, what scum. Disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Barnsley fans were singing "wheres your baby gone?" during todays game, completely disgusting. W*nkers, if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Barnsley fans were singing "wheres your baby gone?" during todays game, completely disgusting. What the f*ck....? How could it cross their minds that singing that would be in any way acceptable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 Football fans or not, that's a cold-hearted and sickening thing to chant. I've had a moan about our own fans getting on our players back, but I truly believe no Saints supported would sink to such disgusting levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 (edited) My son works with the West Ham first team as a performance analyst coach and played in the same teams as Lukas when they were both at school down here and knows Lukas really well.I spoke to my son last night about there game with Coventry today and asked if he was going to speak to Lukas today.He said he would and I asked him to confirm with Lukas Saints interest in him and he said he would ask him and so I am intrested to see his reply to the question. Any news on Jutkiewicz then fella? Think we've got a rather urgent need for a new striker or 2 after today's events. Edited 2 January, 2012 by Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaffer Posted 2 January, 2012 Share Posted 2 January, 2012 He did speak to Lukas before the game but they didnt discuss any move to Saints. He did say that Lukas got injured in the first minute and eventually went off in the 60 min so sorry guys no news.Any news on Jutkiewicz then fella? Think we've got a rather urgent need for a new striker or 2 after today's events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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