Dean Hammond - Brighton Season Long Loan Deal

[Big_Bald_Si]

Charlton have made a bid apparently.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19422123

[SaintJackoInHurworth]

11.02 on BBC transfer day ticker: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19422123

[itchen_dan]

NabilHassan79: Championship club Charlton are in talks with Premier League side Southampton over signing 29-year-old midfielder Dean Hammond. #saintsfc

 

Would be a solid signing for them.

[RobM]

Good move for him, about his level too, IMO.

[Aura]

Good on him he isnt gonna get much of a go for us anymore

[Thedelldays]

if he goes, will always be welcome back to SMS.....IMO

[RobM]

if he goes, will always be welcome back to SMS.....IMO

 

Yes, for sure. Nothing but respect for him.

[Saint Garrett]

Loved having him here, been a top signing for us, sad to see him go but the right time probably, will do a great job for them

[alpine_saint]

Sad to see him go, never let us down.

 

Scored the first goal of last season against Leeds, setting up a superb win and setting the tone for the next 45 matches.

[kpturner]

Bet he is highly delighted that he has just bought a new house!

[Crazy Diamond]

Could do worse than Charlton, I think it'd be a good move for him. Very promising team at the moment.

[Saint Charlie]

Good for all involved. Brilliant signing for us, did exactly what was needed for 3 years. Consistent player, good leader.

[ant]

The timing's right and I think it would be a decent decision for Dean and his career, but I'll be genuinely sad when he does leave. Sort of an end of an era, if that makes sense.

[pingwing]

Perfect move for him, did a good job when called upon last season (forgetting his sending off against Reading). Better than L1 when we were there and a good captain of the club.

 

He knows he wont get much of a look in this season so it will be good for him to take a first team role at CAFC (especially of dale stephens leaving for villa is true).

[SuperSAINT]

if he goes, will always be welcome back to SMS.....IMO

 

Spot on. Played a big part in our rise, IMO.

[Saint Garrett]

Perfect move for him, did a good job when called upon last season (forgetting his sending off against Reading). Better than L1 when we were there and a good captain of the club.

 

He knows he wont get much of a look in this season so it will be good for him to take a first team role at CAFC (especially of dale stephens leaving for villa is true).

 

They surely have to snap their hand off for £2.5m. Silly money for Stephens. Deano is a far better player

[Under Weststand]

He was a great signing for us, lead from the front & has done the job we bought him for. Carlton would be an ideal fit for him I wish him nothing but good luck if he does go today.

[JPTCount]

slightly surprised at this, as Adkins made a point about how good it was for the youngsters having hard working, honest, professionals like Hammond butterfeild n chaplow in the squad. but if an offer comes in, we'd be stupid to turn it down.

[KelvinsRightGlove]

Sad to see the guy go. Been a great captain for the club, this move would appear to suit all parties involved.

 

Best of luck Deano.

[niceandfriendly]

Has been great in our rise to the top, would be a great signing for Charlton to increase their promotion hopes.

[Dan Johnson]

slightly surprised at this, as Adkins made a point about how good it was for the youngsters having hard working, honest, professionals like Hammond butterfeild n chaplow in the squad. but if an offer comes in, we'd be stupid to turn it down.

 

 

Think we owe it to Deano that if an offer comes in from a club where he's likely to be a starter, then we give him the oppertunity to talk with them.

 

It's a good suit for him, he wouldnt have to move his family if he didnt want to, Charlton are on the up & he has the experience they'll need to get them out of that division.

 

As previously mentioned, if he appears for another club at SMS he should get a warm reception.

 

Good solid performer at championship level, lacks the pace for top flight imho

[pingwing]

They surely have to snap their hand off for £2.5m. Silly money for Stephens. Deano is a far better player

 

Can only assume the money is facilitating the move, completely agree they are probably going to be paid to upgrade a player leaving Villa looking very very stupid (can't imagine we are asking a massive amount for Deano).

[dronskisaint]

Agree that there will be a tinge of sadness if it is the end of his Saints career but this is evolution and he'd go with my thanks and appreciation for more than doing the job he was brought in to do. Never gave less than 100% and can do that for Charlton too.

 

His house? Saints players and managers don't sell houses down here...they've arrived where they want to be and can come back when they retire...was probably bought with two promotion bonuses!

Edited 31 August, 2012 by dronskisaint
cr ap typing

[david in sweden]

if he'd been Lallana's age - and had a bit more of his talent, he'd be staying.

 

but... he has been a good player...and seen us through the L1 seasons, and our Championship season ........really about his level.

 

Hope he continues his career with a more success.

[captainchris]

Not so sure it's such a good idea to let him go myself . Gets quite an unfair press at times and though not a 'flare' player you do need one or two of his type around and at least one in the team. Doesn't spray Hollywood balls around like some but is still as good as those we have that do IMO. Sad to leave, when you need to dig deep he's good to have around....

[Legod Third Coming]

Bet he is highly delighted that he has just bought a new house!

 

Why, would you live in Charlton?!!

[kpturner]

Why, would you live in Charlton?!!

Well, I would prefer to live closer to London than commute every day. Tried it once - never again

[Legod Third Coming]

Well, I would prefer to live closer to London than commute every day. Tried it once - never again

 

He probably doesn't have to do 9-5 though and when he's knackered he can afford a driver!

[Saint_clark]

Not so sure it's such a good idea to let him go myself . Gets quite an unfair press at times and though not a 'flare' player you do need one or two of his type around and at least one in the team. Doesn't spray Hollywood balls around like some but is still as good as those we have that do IMO. Sad to leave, when you need to dig deep he's good to have around....

 

Trouble is that midfield "sweeper" role already sees Schneiderlin and Ward-prowse ahead of Hammond, with Davis able to fill in there as well.

[Son of Bob]

He's been a great player whilst he's been with us and has made a healthy contribution to our recent success. I would say Charlton would be the ideal destination for him and I wish him the best of luck!

[Cheese on Toast]

I'll miss him if true... great captain and bloke

[dellgirl]

One of the Gaffers favourites, don't wave your spotty hankies just yet..

[Chez]

would imagine he contributed greatly to the great team ethic and spirit that helped us to double promotions. Hope this can be retained when the likes of Dean depart today and later in the coming weeks on loan.

 

I have to say he is a far better player than people give him credit. I was concerned his lack of pace would have him found out in the Championship, but he had a great season and he replaced Cork and Morgan seamlessly when called on.

[itchen_dan]

Wattsypics: Escaped from my room to see daylight and go to training. Camp in good cheer and looking sharp http://t.co/GxV6jvnA

 

 

Well, as it stands, he's still here.

[pezza]

I just want to say a big thankyou to Dean, he was exactly the right man at the right time for us, and wish all the luck wherever he goes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[St Marco]

If true then goodluck to the lad. Joined when we had a shell of a club and helped hugely in our rise back up the tables. Always seemed professional and gave it his all. Will do very well for Charlton.

[buctootim]

Wattsypics: Escaped from my room to see daylight and go to training. Camp in good cheer and looking sharp http://t.co/GxV6jvnA

 

 

Well, as it stands, he's still here.

 

Davis looks about 4'6'' and 6 stone in that pic.

[pingwing]

Davis looks about 4'6'' and 6 stone in that pic.

 

He does also have a jaw you could chisel diamonds on!

[Matthew Le God]

 

Davis looks about 4'6'' and 6 stone in that pic.

 

Reminds me of this...

 

[buctootim]

Reminds me of this...

 

 

Nah, I'm still not getting it Anyway how come the guy even further away than Davis (behind him) looks taller. We've been sold a pup.

[Saint Garrett]

Villa pulled out of Stephens deal, gone for someone from Crewe instead. This mean Deanos staying put ?

[Crouchie Crouchie]

on loan to brighton

[Saint Scott]

Southampton FC ‏@officialsaints

Midfielder Dean Hammond returns to @OfficialBHAFC on loan for the 2012-13 campaign. We wish him all the best. #saintsfc

[Patrick Bateman]

On the cards for a while?

 

Rachel Hammond ‏@HammondRachel

Brighton in the sunshine is lush, mickey mouse show amazing for little ones, but £25 for 4 hours parking! Wowzers!!!!

[Rebel]

I thought their fans hated him! Poor sod!

[saint_disco123]

thats a shame allways rated deano, but I guess some people have to move on. best of luck to him

[Saint_clark]

Their fans won't like that!

[BadgerBadger]

Good luck to him, not Prem quality but he put in a damn good shift for us

[alpine_saint]

Another one I am sad to see go. He really lit the blue touchpaper on last season. Hope he does well.

 

I hope this at least means Jack Cork isnt too bad.

[Avenue Saint]

Was useful and credit for playing his part but was never going to make a difference in the prem.