suewhistle Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 To be honest I dont think we will be able to trick them into taking Tommy as part of any potential deal. If they have seen him play then we don't stand a chance of shifting him. Well Lowe bought him in spite of the goalkeeping scout already knowing of his "abilities" and recommending against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Well Lowe bought him in spite of the goalkeeping scout already knowing of his "abilities" and recommending against him. True but I am not sure their chairman will be as stupid as Lowe was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K,Billy's supersound Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 done deal 4yr contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 done deal 4yr contract ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K,Billy's supersound Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 he has signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 done deal 4yr contract This could elevate you to ITK superstardom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 K billy, did we manage to con them into taking Tommy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Any idea when this will be officially announced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsaint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 he has signed You saw my PM then!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 he has signed will we loan him back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 will we loan him back? No, just to spite Martin Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 he has signed K,Billy thanks for the info, but where did you here we had signed him from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Not sure I will believe this until it is sanctioned by The VMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 How does this guy match up to Butland? Sounds like a number 2 as opposed to challenging for 1 spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Charteris Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Does anyone know how to pronounce his surname correctly? I'd hate to upset him by shouting out the wrong thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Does anyone know how to pronounce his surname correctly? I'd hate to upset him by shouting out the wrong thing! I'm guessing its 'Gazza-neega' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Does anyone know how to pronounce his surname correctly? I'd hate to upset him by shouting out the wrong thing! I'll have a go although our friends in the alps and Italy will know better. Gatzaneeja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 K,Billy thanks for the info, but where did you here we had signed him from? Gillingham. HTH. (I believe the OP has previously said he will protect his sources) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Charteris Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Gatzaneeja sounds good. Song for Gazzaniga anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Wonder if he will be our only keeper of the window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Gillingham. HTH. (I believe the OP has previously said he will protect his sources) If he has already signed his contract, then I wonder how long the club will take to officially annouce this signing? Are they going to make us wait again, so they can stagger the good news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 6ft 5 was with valencia attracted a great deal of attention last season 19/20 years old from the gills site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 6ft 5 was with valencia attracted a great deal of attention last season 19/20 years old from the gills site Not much info to go on though. What's he like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Not much info to go on though. What's he like? fuk knows then again, I had no idea what butland was like either.....other than he played 24 times for cheltenham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 As I mentioned earlier, he's certainly ambitious. A friend of mine spoke to him at a charity event, he said he was subject to interest from Chelsea, sees himself as a Premier League player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Not much info to go on though. What's he like? 1000 times better than Tommy Forcast and that is all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 1000 times better than Tommy Forcast and that is all that matters. That isn't saying much. Knowing how good he is may give a clue as to whether we sign him for the future or put him up against Davis right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 That isn't saying much. Knowing how good he is may give a clue as to whether we sign him for the future or put him up against Davis right away. I'd like to think that whoever we sign will do so with the intention of competing for the number 1 from day one. I honestly don't Know much about this lad but the club must be confident that he's good enough to do that. No point releasing Bart only to sign a Bart mark ll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 I'd like to think that whoever we sign will do so with the intention of competing for the number 1 from day one. I honestly don't Know much about this lad but the club must be confident that he's good enough to do that. No point releasing Bart only to sign a Bart mark ll. Yes but it would be interesting to see if we sign one keeper or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 This could elevate you to ITK superstardom. I think he was 1st with Davis deal. Cheers for sharing K Billy. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?37654-Summer-2012-HCDAJFU-Thread-Premier-League-Special-Edition&p=1405688#post1405688 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 (edited) Maybe they're waiting for him to get out to France for press shots and interviews etc like the Clyne deal? And K Billy, does your 'transfer imp ITK' know when it'll be made official? Edited 19 July, 2012 by itchen_dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 How does this guy match up to Butland? Sounds like a number 2 as opposed to challenging for 1 spot Pretty similar to be honest. Both played in the same league last year, both played similar amount of games and both were rated really highly. Butland has been propelled to a mega keeper because he's English, was involved with the Euro squad and is involved in the Olympic squad. Based on last season's showing, they were both excellent keepers performing at the same level. + this guy will cost a hell of a lot less. (hey, we may even sign both yet - who knows!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Don't f__k with me Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Pardon me boy, is that the Gazzaniga choo choo? Track 29... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Pretty similar to be honest. Both played in the same league last year, both played similar amount of games and both were rated really highly. Butland has been propelled to a mega keeper because he's English, was involved with the Euro squad and is involved in the Olympic squad. Based on last season's showing, they were both excellent keepers performing at the same level. + this guy will cost a hell of a lot less. (hey, we may even sign both yet - who knows!) http://www.lifesapitch.co.uk/opinions/the-top-10-emerging-players-from-the-football-league/ Worth a read about him and Butland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://www.lifesapitch.co.uk/opinions/the-top-10-emerging-players-from-the-football-league/ Worth a read about him and Butland. A better write up than Butland and I like the sound of his big strong hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://www.lifesapitch.co.uk/opinions/the-top-10-emerging-players-from-the-football-league/ Worth a read about him and Butland. Says it all really. His call up was more forced with injuries than anything, I don't think there's a great deal of difference between them if I'm honest. Both young, obviously talented...would be delighted with either based on what I've read. Got a feeling a few people would see this as a 'cheap' 'underwhelming' option though, when infact it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Maybe they're waiting for him to get out to France for press shots and interviews etc like the Clyne deal? And K Billy, does your 'transfer imp ITK' know when it'll be made official? Myself and K Billy have the same source, so there will be a similar level of ambiguity, unless it leaks to lots of peeps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Myself and K Billy have the same source, so there will be a similar level of ambiguity, unless it leaks to lots of peeps! Interesting. Thanks! Got any idea when it'll get announced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Interesting. Thanks! Got any idea when it'll get announced? Haha, none! I only get told names, not official dates. Hence why i say 'good news on the way' or post a smiley face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Haha, none! I only get told names, not official dates. Hence why i say 'good news on the way' or post a smiley face. Oh right! Better to know something than nothing!! Thanks anyway. Another clever signing if it turns out to be correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Says it all really. His call up was more forced with injuries than anything, I don't think there's a great deal of difference between them if I'm honest. Both young, obviously talented...would be delighted with either based on what I've read. Got a feeling a few people would see this as a 'cheap' 'underwhelming' option though, when infact it isn't. I'd never heard of him until the other day but on the face of it sounds like a very good young keeper and exactly what we are Looking for. Someone possibly good enough to challenge Davis now and eventually be his long term Successor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 I'd never heard of him until the other day but on the face of it sounds like a very good young keeper and exactly what we are Looking for. Someone possibly good enough to challenge Davis now and eventually be his long term Successor. I think if we sign Gazzaniga then we may be content with keeping Forecast as 3rd choice until his contract runs out (next summer) and then pursuing Butland this time next year. If Kelvin or Paulo get injured then there's always the possibility of bringing in an emergency loan. Or maybe we're still looking to sign a more senior keeper and Gazzaniga will be 3rd choice? Craig Gordon on a free to battle it out with SKD for the No. 1 spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 I think if we sign Gazzaniga then we may be content with keeping Forecast as 3rd choice until his contract runs out (next summer) and then pursuing Butland this time next year. If Kelvin or Paulo get injured then there's always the possibility of bringing in an emergency loan. Or maybe we're still looking to sign a more senior keeper and Gazzaniga will be 3rd choice? Craig Gordon on a free to battle it out with SKD for the No. 1 spot? By all accounts the lad seems to be hugely ambitious and sees himself as a premier league player. For that reason I can't see him coming here as third choice. He'llbe here to be number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Good read about Gazza here when he was linked with Sunderland in January: http://www.not606.com/content.php/1779-Sunderland-and-Paulo-Gazzaniga I agree, Flitney was generally a reliable keeper but he was also all we had, especially in comparison to the previous Julian. Initially if I remember correctly Flitney struggled with his kicking in the same way that Julian did and at the time I just thought here we go again. However, he generally became good, despite me clearly stating on the arrival of Paulo Gazzaniga that I wanted to see him in goal. Do not ask me why but you just get a feeling for a player, probably because he was young, full of energy, held himself tall, the Argentine had come a very long way much more than most to ply his trade, appeared respectful, hence right mentality, it just felt right with this keeper before seeing his actual ability, to which he was to go on and actually prove to have something special. Flitney though appeared to grow on people, including me but I never held him in the same esteem. In truth comparing the two, I am struggling to remember Flitney's good points. Gazza was not to disappoint when he got his chance through Flitney’s injury, his kicking was absolutely immense and accurate. I hate the long ball game, I would prefer to see it played on the turf but against all my beliefs, I felt Gazza and Tomlin had a connection. People have talked about what if with Birchall all season, while all I was doing was rueing Tomlin’s injury. Oh what could have been? Some of the one handed saves Gazza has made this season have been world class, ok, a bit of an exaggeration maybe but those that travelled to Oxford will know his one right handed save to turn the ball around the post was the sort of save you only dreamed of Banks making against Pele. Sorry back down to earth, maybe I am too much of a traditionalist and I have been left behind in the modern game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Saw him play against Crawley but the only thing I can remember about him is his name :/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17349145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 (edited) Just trawling some Gills' boards for anything new. Nothing particularly new, but Patred is certainly doing his best to get a response from them: http://fansonline.net/gillingham/mb/view.php?id=167021 From Southampton on the local news down here (BBC RADIO SOLENT) is that your young Argentine keeper has signed for us. 4 year contract... £2.5m £2.5m seems too high in my book. On another of their forums though it is suggested he is off to West Ham for £600,000. Conclusion - their fans know as much or as little as we do. Edited 19 July, 2012 by Badger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patred44 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 (edited) Just trawling some Gills' boards for anything new. Nothing particularly new, but Patred is certainly doing his best to get a response from them: http://fansonline.net/gillingham/mb/view.php?id=167021 £2.5m seems too high in my book. On another of their forums though it is suggested he is off to West Ham for £600,000. Conclusion - their fans know as much or as little as we do. I TRIED...no one seems to know about this..nor on the usual twitter sites No news from other goalkeeping coaches I know.. Except a little titter about 10 days ago about us watching his progress a little closer than normal. As you know nothing gets past us goalkeepers easily:lol: Edited 19 July, 2012 by patred44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 I have seen him play loads - hes **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 I have seen him play loads - hes **** of course you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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