hypochondriac Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 Sharp or Lukas would have possibilities if we were to sign either. However, sensible thing to do in our situation (top of league, heading for PL) would be to not sign either and put the money saved plus more into a serious effort to sign Gary Hooper who appears nailed on PL class, rather than hoping the others are up to that level. I agree. Least sensible and most risky strategy (other than spending ridiculous amounts that we could not afford) is to not sign another striker and trust that lee is able to make an immediate impact. However, rumours of hopper are encouraging as it suggests that Adkins agrees that we need more up front than what we have (if reports are to be believed.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 paulgoodwinDFPPaul Goodwin Official. #drfc will today offer Billy Sharp a new contract that would make him the highest paid player in the history of Doncaster Rovers. To be honest, it's not that remarkable given how long they've been in the second tier and the players they've had in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 To be honest, it's not that remarkable given how long they've been in the second tier and the players they've had in the past. .of course the reports of his current " get out of Donny for £1.85 m." clause will go out the door then, because if he signs a new contract ..and continues his good form ..... his asking price will be treble that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 paulgoodwinDFPPaul Goodwin Official. #drfc will today offer Billy Sharp a new contract that would make him the highest paid player in the history of Doncaster Rovers. 12 seconds ago FavoriteRetweetReply It may make him the highest paid Donny player, but where would he sit within our current wage structure if we offered him the same? Or 10%, 20%, 35% more? Money Talks and Bull**** walks. (you can tell i've been in a finacial meeting today:lol:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 paulgoodwinDFPPaul Goodwin Official. #drfc will today offer Billy Sharp a new contract that would make him the highest paid player in the history of Doncaster Rovers. 12 seconds ago FavoriteRetweetReply If the gist of the rumours and gossip we've read is true, that seems the best possible outcome for Sharp. He seems to value staying close to his current home as the priority (which is understandable for a family man) and seems to have little desire to uproot for the sake of playing at a better level, so earning a chunk more and becoming a fans hero seems the best option. He'll become their MLT, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 If he stays at Doncaster Rovers he aint that Sharp imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 It's easy for us to think that the one and only ambition for every football player is, or should be, to play for the best football club possible. Some players aren't wired like that (MLT wasn't!) and are happy to stay where they are and enjoy their football close to home. I don't see anything wrong with that, we simply don't buy them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNeil90 Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 Seriously. What is the obsession with Billy Sharp. He is not THAT good and not the type of striker we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 .of course the reports of his current " get out of Donny for £1.85 m." clause will go out the door then, because if he signs a new contract ..and continues his good form ..... his asking price will be treble that ! Release clauses mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. Hulk's is worth £85 million. He'd leave for less than half that, no question. Seriously. What is the obsession with Billy Sharp. He is not THAT good and not the type of striker we need. Indeed. I'll repeat what I've said before. The majority of his goals, barring about ten, have come at clubs where he's been carrying the team. Would he be first choice here? You'd think not when we've got the division's top scorer. Time to put this rumour to bed, well and truly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Saint Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 I must be one of the few that isn't interested in saints signing Sharp. Flopped at United, having a good run this season, granted. But its not like he's 20/21 he is 25, and doesn't have alot to show for it IMO of course.. I dont think so. In my view Sharp would be a waste of money at the money being asked for for his fee and for his wages. Yes he would possibly score as many as Guly if he played as often (although its far from certain) but he doesn't look good enough for the Prem and would not be better than anything we have got. If NA and NC can't use the money better than this it would be very very disappointing. I hope J Rod is the prime target but would not be surprised if they pull another rabbit our of the hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 I dont think so. In my view Sharp would be a waste of money at the money being asked for for his fee and for his wages. Yes he would possibly score as many as Guly if he played as often (although its far from certain) but he doesn't look good enough for the Prem and would not be better than anything we have got. If NA and NC can't use the money better than this it would be very very disappointing. I hope J Rod is the prime target but would not be surprised if they pull another rabbit our of the hat. For not a penny less than £4m? No thanks. Using your own logic, is he better than what we've got? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 Better than what we've got... who are you aiming that at? Our striking options are very limited. Rickie for sure is the best around in this league. Barnard is unproven at this level and has been out of action for a long time. It's entirely possible we will have been promoted by the time he is back up to speed. DC is a class act, but injury prone and seems to struggle with regular games. Guly isn't a striker, he has done an admirable job there, but he looked so much more comfortable recently when playing back in his natural position. That just leaves players like Forte and the young options we have. So, IMO, Rickie is it. It doesn't matter if we can't better him right now, we just need somebody equal or the next best thing, which I don't think we have anything close to. I'm not convinced that's Sharp, but JRod could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 Release clauses mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. Hulk's is worth £85 million. He'd leave for less than half that, no question.. my point was that if Sharp's "release clause" is £1.85 mill. NOW .......and he signs a new contract ....you can be sure such a clause would be much higher ...as they would definitely ask for more than that... IF he were to move, which might well happen if they go down to L1. They wouldn't be able to afford to keep him on L1 gate receipts. Conclusion .WHOEVER... is going to buy him....but NOW, whilst that price is low . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 my point was that if Sharp's "release clause" is £1.85 mill. NOW .......and he signs a new contract ....you can be sure such a clause would be much higher ...as they would definitely ask for more than that... IF he were to move, which might well happen if they go down to L1. They wouldn't be able to afford to keep him on L1 gate receipts. Conclusion .WHOEVER... is going to buy him....but NOW, whilst that price is low . Sorry, have to ask, why emphasise text that doesn't need it? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 my point was that if Sharp's "release clause" is £1.85 mill. NOW .......and he signs a new contract ....you can be sure such a clause would be much higher ...as they would definitely ask for more than that... IF he were to move, which might well happen if they go down to L1. They wouldn't be able to afford to keep him on L1 gate receipts. Conclusion .WHOEVER... is going to buy him....but NOW, whilst that price is low . If they went down though and couldn't afford to keep him, he'd be cheaper, surely? League One player, they need to get rid of him and aren't in a stronger position in terms of negotiations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 Hooper is a level above Sharp so Im happy if we are looking at players like that instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 10 January, 2012 Share Posted 10 January, 2012 Hooper is a level above Sharp so Im happy if we are looking at players like that instead. very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 If they went down though and couldn't afford to keep him, he'd be cheaper, surely? League One player, they need to get rid of him and aren't in a stronger position in terms of negotiations? I'd guess that the clause was set in for both the club and the player's sake. They can set a price but agree to sell him for whatever sum they want under that...if they get desperate for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Someone on Twitter mentioned that today was decision day for sharp so will find out tomorrow whether he will sign for Leicester or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisthehulk Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Leicester fans telling me that they are refusing to give in to his personal terms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Possible that he wants excessive terms to persuade him to uproot from his current location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Possible that he wants excessive terms to persuade him to uproot from his current location. He seems really settled there tbh, family wise. I don't think he's ever moved away from the Sheffield area in all honesty...but Leicester isn't that far...straight down the M1.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 He seems really settled there tbh, family wise. I don't think he's ever moved away from the Sheffield area in all honesty...but Leicester isn't that far...straight down the M1.. .but surely even that would be a bit boring to go back and forth to training every day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 He seems really settled there tbh, family wise. I don't think he's ever moved away from the Sheffield area in all honesty...but Leicester isn't that far...straight down the M1.. But maybe with his recent tragedy he thinks it would take a rather large incentive to get him to move from where he is happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 He seems really settled there tbh, family wise. I don't think he's ever moved away from the Sheffield area in all honesty...but Leicester isn't that far...straight down the M1.. It makes me laugh how you think he does not want to move away from Yorkshire, haha you are so many miles away from the truth. His first choice is to join us if we agree his 20k a week demands which the club are refusing to pay. They had talks a week before Xmas. Don't doubt how I know as I work with the guy that was at a party with him just before Xmas. Sharp is still hopeful of joining us even now as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Sharp isn't worth 20k a week. Quite simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Sharp or Lukas would have possibilities if we were to sign either. However, sensible thing to do in our situation (top of league, heading for PL) would be to not sign either and put the money saved plus more into a serious effort to sign Gary Hooper who appears nailed on PL class, rather than hoping the others are up to that level. I agree. Least sensible and most risky strategy (other than spending ridiculous amounts that we could not afford) is to not sign another striker and trust that lee is able to make an immediate impact. However, rumours of hopper are encouraging as it suggests that Adkins agrees that we need more up front than what we have (if reports are to be believed.) Agree with the two posts above, signing a higher calibre than Sharp/Lucas is a sound plan, although it worries me that if we aim too high and find ourselves without another striker we might regret not bringing either of these two in when the chance was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 January, 2012 Share Posted 11 January, 2012 Agree with the two posts above, signing a higher calibre than Sharp/Lucas is a sound plan, although it worries me that if we aim too high and find ourselves without another striker we might regret not bringing either of these two in when the chance was there. Yep I heartily agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 Yep I heartily agree. There's a shock, you agreeing with another poster, who's agreeing with you, talk about slaping your own back. Seriously, who really thinks that Sharp will lead us to glory in the PL, really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 Wanted Sharp, but it seems that it maybe a blessing that he is not coming to us. Seems to be more interested in the money, than possibly playing in the premier league. Money should not be the main reason to join a club, and is 100% not what we are looking for at SFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 It makes me laugh how you think he does not want to move away from Yorkshire, haha you are so many miles away from the truth. You do obviously know then.. His first choice is to join us if we agree his 20k a week demands which the club are refusing to pay. They had talks a week before Xmas. Don't doubt how I know as I work with the guy that was at a party with him just before Xmas. Sharp is still hopeful of joining us even now as we speak. Last I heard he'd given up due to a "gulf" in the negotiations. I think he'll end up at west ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 Sorry, have to ask, why emphasise text that doesn't need it? Lol It's just david in swedens thing. He's done it for as long as I can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 Last I heard he'd given up due to a "gulf" in the negotiations. I think he'll end up at west ham. What sort of "gulf"? A few days ago you said money and relocating wasn't a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 It's just david in swedens thing. He's done it for as long as I can remember. well LOL, if you look at a few other threads, I think you'll see that I'm not the only person who uses italics, bold letters and underlining .. There is a logic, but as you're not fond of it, I won't bother to explain ..I'm not that neurotic about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 I serously don't think he's going anywhere, for me he's just using all this speculation to a get a nice big wage rise at Donny so he can stay where he is comfortable and happy and if that is the case full respect to the lad for knowing what he wants and going after it aggressively. I'm not sure I'd want us to sign any player that spends this long 'making his mind up' he clearly isn't that keen on Leicester or he would have gone as the offer on the table must be good. Personally I want us to be signing players who are keen to come here not saying only those that accept our first offer I prefer a bit more backbone but not those that fanny about for a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 Wanted Sharp, but it seems that it maybe a blessing that he is not coming to us. Seems to be more interested in the money, than possibly playing in the premier league. Money should not be the main reason to join a club, and is 100% not what we are looking for at SFC. We're dealing with professional footballers, not amateurs. No different than any normal worker wanting a pay rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 There's a shock, you agreeing with another poster, who's agreeing with you, talk about slaping your own back. Seriously, who really thinks that Sharp will lead us to glory in the PL, really! In the absence of a PL quality striker coming in, I'd be happy with one who can complete the promotion for us this season.We can re-assess their suitability again in the summer depending on where we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNeil90 Posted 12 January, 2012 Share Posted 12 January, 2012 Im actually fed up of coming on here and finding this thread at the top. Billy Sharp is not coming here and he is not good enough. Get over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 13 January, 2012 Share Posted 13 January, 2012 Interesting that he still hasn't signed for Leicester..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 13 January, 2012 Share Posted 13 January, 2012 Im actually fed up of coming on here and finding this thread at the top. Billy Sharp is not coming here and he is not good enough. Get over it! Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 13 January, 2012 Share Posted 13 January, 2012 Interesting that he still hasn't signed for Leicester..... Signing next week, should play tomorrow for Donny but they dont want to risk the deal. All verbally agreed with both clubs, just needs to physically sign the contract. And the biggest point - apparently Fulham were seriously interested but didnt want to move this far south! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 13 January, 2012 Share Posted 13 January, 2012 get over it if he changes his mind so be it, he would be a good addition to the squad, do we need him? No we dont! We dont need any strikers we are southampton we play how we want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 13 January, 2012 Share Posted 13 January, 2012 IMO our transfer activity for January is over with the signing of Lee. That was it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 13 January, 2012 Share Posted 13 January, 2012 IMO our transfer activity for January is over with the signing of Lee. That was it. & Jos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 13 January, 2012 Share Posted 13 January, 2012 IMO our transfer activity for January is over with the signing of Lee. That was it. Thankfully that's just your opinion, and thus means jack ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 13 January, 2012 Share Posted 13 January, 2012 IMO our transfer activity for January is over with the signing of Lee. That was it. Lee isn't even 100% signed yet. No OS announcement = no deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 13 January, 2012 Share Posted 13 January, 2012 Lee isn't even 100% signed yet. No OS announcement = no deal. "Following this successful appeal, Lee will now finalise his entry clearance papers from the British Embassy and head back to England as soon as possible in order to sign his contract with the Club." is about as close as you can get without him actually having signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 14 January, 2012 Share Posted 14 January, 2012 We're dealing with professional footballers, not amateurs. No different than any normal worker wanting a pay rise. Yes money is important, but it should not be everything in a career move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 14 January, 2012 Share Posted 14 January, 2012 apparently Fulham were seriously interested but didnt want to move this far south! Good job he's not good enough for Barcelona or Real Madrid then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 January, 2012 Share Posted 14 January, 2012 Sharp has today admitted he wants to stay at Donny for the time being.....seems like not much will tempt him away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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