Hurricane163 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Five live have just discussed the Billy Sharp signing and expect that with Lambert this is a fantastic signing. It was also said that the rumor is Saints are in line for Upson from Stoke.
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Apparently we were, then moved onto Collins, which has also fallen through.
SaintNeil90 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 We need a centre back. If we sign one, I am 99% sure we will be promoted.
stevegrant Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Imagine the fury at Upton Park if we, not content with signing a player they were clearly after, signed the centre-back they couldn't afford to keep last summer
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Upson too and we would be bang on for auto
Colinjb Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 (edited) If we sign Upson I will streak at the next home game. I am that confident it won't happen. Edited 30 January, 2012 by Colinjb
JustMike Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Imagine the fury at Upton Park if we, not content with signing a player they were clearly after, signed the centre-back they couldn't afford to keep last summer ...and then finished above them too :-)
Crazy Diamond Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 The BBC wouldn't talk about it unless they were near 100% confident. Based on that, yes, I now believe its possible. I fully admit I was sceptical earlier. If he could stay injury free, I think he'd be a fantastic addition.
beavis17 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Would complete a fantastic transfer window if true.
saintscottofthenortham Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 This has to be BS. Surely? Are you all having a laugh? Is this a joke? On me? Or is there the slightest chance we could sign him? If we did... then feck me... I'll join Colin in the streaking.
hypochondriac Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Hmm not sure I believe this tbh. Would be great thorough!
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 This has to be BS. Surely? Are you all having a laugh? Is this a joke? On me? Or is there the slightest chance we could sign him? If we did... then feck me... I'll join Colin in the streaking. TBF he's not in stokes plans, so there may be a chance.
Saint_Jonny Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 This would be a signing that would keep Jos or José out of the team wouldn't it? Rather than a reliable back up. Seems a bit far fetched to me!
Dr Who? Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 This would be a signing that would keep Jos or José out of the team wouldn't it? Rather than a reliable back up. Seems a bit far fetched to me! Nothing wrong with the compitition and as Fonte is injured and Upson is injury prone, not bad at all.
corsacar saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 A much better player than Collins.Maybe the wages could be an issue,unless Stoke pay some.
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 This would be a signing that would keep Jos or José out of the team wouldn't it? Rather than a reliable back up. Seems a bit far fetched to me! We're not signing squad players though. We're after players that will push the current team and raise everyone's game.
EBS1980 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Would be a great signing even if just on loan for rest of the season
JoeShmoe Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I heard that too and thought they were joking. No way we'd pay what he'd want wages wise. Leicester would but we wouldn't. Nathaniel Clyne is still available
Colinjb Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Will we be signing a player who scored against Germany in the last 16 of the World Cup just 18 months ago? I can't quite see it.....
beavis17 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Could even be on a month's loan to cover for Hooiveld as he is left footed as well after all...
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Alan Nixon, who has been spot on with everything so far, has just said that this is not happening. He is one we enquired about before Collins.
dubai_phil Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 This would be a signing that would keep Jos or José out of the team wouldn't it? Rather than a reliable back up. Seems a bit far fetched to me! All being well, we are 4 months away from the Premier League. A lot of us are going to have to get used to the fact that some of our players won't make that step up. Think we have seen that today with Sharp coming in should push even a fit again Barnard well down the pecking order. Jos Jose & Upson what a great spine for the run in - sure Jose is fantastic but an in form and fit Upson is PL standard and Jose is then cover at that level. Upson has by all accounts been rubbish at Stoke, he needs to rebuild his career, maybe it will work out. Loan with Option will be a great way to go
beavis17 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Alan Nixon, who has been spot on with everything so far, has just said that this is not happening. He is one we enquired about before Collins. Can we ask him if he's heard anything else?
ART Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Stoke have Kenwyn Jones who is both a Central Defender, Striker and wingman. Better a devil we know than one we don't. Pullis pulling the strings but now he's sending his players in the other direction.
lordswoodsaints Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Just to confirm,I haven't seen upson in ikea.
Avenue Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 This has to be BS. Surely? Are you all having a laugh? Is this a joke? On me? Or is there the slightest chance we could sign him? If we did... then feck me... I'll join Colin in the streaking. lol, if we get upson too,count me in 3!
Lighthouse Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I saw Upson play in the Europa League match again Dynamo Kiev a couple of months ago. Certainly isn't the player he was from Wham 2 years ago, but CDAJFU at this level. Scored an own goal in that match, although I'd have said it was more of a deflection on Aliev's shot. Can't see this happening. Just my $0.02
Chin Strain Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Imagine the fury at Upton Park if we, not content with signing a player they were clearly after, signed the centre-back they couldn't afford to keep last summer Blimey, if they couldn't afford to keep him, he must have been on massive, massive wages!
kpturner Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Upson would be signing of the decadeErrmmmm, no it wouldn't HTH
JustMike Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Errmmmm, no it wouldn't HTH wouldnt be far off to be fair HTH
Noodles34 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I saw Upson play in the Europa League match again Dynamo Kiev a couple of months ago. Certainly isn't the player he was from Wham 2 years ago, but CDAJFU at this level. Scored an own goal in that match, although I'd have said it was more of a deflection on Aliev's shot. Can't see this happening. Just my $0.02 A glowing reference!!
krissyboy31 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Will we be signing a player who scored against Germany in the last 16 of the World Cup just 18 months ago? I can't quite see it.....Well we signed a player that scored against Australia in the last 2 of the Asia Cup, so maybe?
Noodles34 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Lets face it, if its quick cover because (clearly) we are short in the back, then fine, more than understandable. But if we are looking for someone to come with us to The PL (inshallah), then why are most people on here creaming about a bloke that is clearly past his best, he cant get into the Stoke side FFS!
saintscottofthenortham Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I would cry from my willy! I would sex wee. Perhaps we could meet up celebrate together...?
shurlock Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Imagine the fury at Upton Park if we, not content with signing a player they were clearly after, signed the centre-back they couldn't afford to keep last summer TBH, he was a liability for them last season - bet many were happy to get rid. Of course, doing a job at this level is a different proposition.
Charlie Wayman Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 If we sign Upson I will streak at the next home game. I am that confident it won't happen. Hope you are a woman! Not sure skinny blokes in the nuddy are PL material.
Amesbury Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10310~5474,00.html not played much this season
capitalsaint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 wouldnt be far off to be fair HTH Yet again you're ITK. What is your info? PM me.
RedArmy Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Jaidi probably has more pace than Matthew f'ing Upson.
sibster Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 When I heard the rumour earlier today I asked Gordon Simpson of the Echo via Twitter if he had heard anything. His reply was that he had contacted Upson's "People" and they knew nothing of our interest so it doesn't sound like anything will be happening there. That said stranger things have happened so you never know!!
Lighthouse Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Yet again you're ITK. What is your info? PM me. Mike is just an odd bloke who collects spoons, he has over 10,000 of them. Ignore him.
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