Saint-Armstrong Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 As many expected, Sharp is linking up with Nigel at Reading. He's already with the Reading squad ahead of tomorrow's game against Derby. Source: John Percy - Daily Telegraph reporter.
Dig Dig Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 I thought that we were trying to block his career because we hate him?
Bearsy Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 If I hated someone I'd prob send them to Reading too.
stevegrant Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 If I hated someone I'd prob send them to Reading too. That transfer seems to have been inevitable since the middle of May, no idea why it's taken so long.
Window Cleaner Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 That transfer seems to have been inevitable since the middle of May, no idea why it's taken so long. we've probably been haggling over £5 a week or something
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 That transfer seems to have been inevitable since the middle of May, no idea why it's taken so long. Coz Nicci C just sits around on his arse all summer when it comes to transfers. Apparently.
Bearsy Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Just by the by, haven't reading already got Le Fondre to fulfil he hanging round penalty box scoring tap ins role?
stevegrant Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Just by the by, haven't reading already got Le Fondre to fulfil he hanging round penalty box scoring tap ins role? They have, but Sharp can do that for 90 minutes whereas Le Fondre appears only capable in the last 10 minutes of games.
St Chalet Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 If I hated someone I'd prob send them to Reading too. I live in Reading, and couldn't agree more.
Lighthouse Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Have Reading been reinstated back into the Premier League then? When did that happen?
ART Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Defoe too hangs around and scores goals as seen last night. For a team to get anywhere scoring goals, no matter how, is important. Let's see if Nigel can get him scoring but guess Billy'll need a while to get himself match fit Here's the article on the deal http://www.givemesport.com/382691-billy-sharp-set-to-join-reading?autoplay=on
sotonist Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 well it's obvious isn't it. we weren't going to subsidise him following his old manager. this explains everything satisfactorily IMO.
Chez Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 If he scores the goals to get them promoted back into the Prem I wonder if Adkins will sign him?
Saint Charlie Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 If this deal does happen and its on our terms then another good example for Cortese getting it right, for the benefit of SFC.
JRM Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 well it's obvious isn't it. we weren't going to subsidise him following his old manager. this explains everything satisfactorily IMO. perhaps we didn't want to deal with Adkins while he is still taking legal action against Saints (good luck to him)
SuperSAINT Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Had a premonition of this move earlier when I read about Harry Redknapp saying that Reading pay good wages, since QPR missed out on both Baird & Bridge to them. (Coming from QPR, that's quite some statement).
VectisSaint Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Had a premonition of this move earlier when I read about Harry Redknapp saying that Reading pay good wages, since QPR missed out on both Baird & Bridge to them. Ah, glad to see that Baird has found a decent club, I missed that elsewhere. Are Reading becoming our new reserve team?
Colinjb Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Had a premonition of this move earlier when I read about Harry Redknapp saying that Reading pay good wages, since QPR missed out on both Baird & Bridge to them. (Coming from QPR, that's quite some statement). A friend of mine swore that he was going to Bolton. Reading is become a Saints old boys club at this rate!
stevegrant Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Had a premonition of this move earlier when I read about Harry Redknapp saying that Reading pay good wages, since QPR missed out on both Baird & Bridge to them. (Coming from QPR, that's quite some statement). Usual Redknapp bluster when a player chooses to sign for a different club, suggests that the player priced themselves out of a move and that they're running things sensibly, when everyone can see that's clearly not the case.
angelman Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Always a little surprised that NA didn't give him a better run last season.
ART Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Bet part of the deal will have a "silence clause" for both Adkins and Sharp. Doubt if we'll not know why he was shunted out last year till either writes his memoirs. Will be interesting seeing how Sharp plays tomorrow.
Saint_clark Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Always a little surprised that NA didn't give him a better run last season. Because even he knew that he wasn't up to Premier League standard.
Saint Mikey Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Who's left skulking around the club now? Lee is back in the squad, can't think of anyone else apart from Martin.
Bucks Saint Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 I live in Reading, and couldn't agree more. I live near Maidenhead and agree 100%
hypochondriac Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Bet part of the deal will have a "silence clause" for both Adkins and Sharp. Doubt if we'll not know why he was shunted out last year till either writes his memoirs. Will be interesting seeing how Sharp plays tomorrow. I already know why and I don't need memoirs. He wasn't good enough.
SNSUN Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 A friend of mine swore that he was going to Bolton. Reading is become a Saints old boys club at this rate! That tactic worked OK for Stoke a couple of years ago... Pleased for Sharp and Baird. Both good players that can only improve Reading. Losing Kebe was a blow for them.
Toon Saint Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 Who's left skulking around the club now? Lee is back in the squad, can't think of anyone else apart from Martin. Barnard and Jonno Quick, unfortunately.
david in sweden Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 knowing Billy's luck, he'll probably score one with his backside in his debut game.......
Window Cleaner Posted 20 September, 2013 Posted 20 September, 2013 and has the deal been completed now ?
Berkshire Saint Posted 21 September, 2013 Posted 21 September, 2013 I live near Maidenhead and agree 100% Reading isn't all that bad...better than Slough and Bracknell anyway...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 September, 2013 Posted 21 September, 2013 Reading isn't all that bad...better than Slough and Bracknell anyway... but has he actually signed for them ? I think not.
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 September, 2013 Posted 21 September, 2013 Usual Redknapp bluster when a player chooses to sign for a different club, suggests that the player priced themselves out of a move and that they're running things sensibly, when everyone can see that's clearly not the case. FWIW Baird never got on with 'arry so its no real surprise. Good player though
itchen_dan Posted 21 September, 2013 Posted 21 September, 2013 @SkySportsPeteO: Reading have agreed a deal to sign Southampton striker Billy Sharp on loan until January. #readingfc #saintsfc
ART Posted 21 September, 2013 Posted 21 September, 2013 but has he actually signed for them ? I think not. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8933318/
Leicestersaint Posted 21 September, 2013 Posted 21 September, 2013 Good luck to Billy Sharp - I don't understand the nastiness by some on here towards him. I wish him well.
CB Fry Posted 21 September, 2013 Posted 21 September, 2013 Bet part of the deal will have a "silence clause" for both Adkins and Sharp. Doubt if we'll not know why he was shunted out last year till either writes his memoirs. Will be interesting seeing how Sharp plays tomorrow. Are you this mental in all the other languages you speak?
Window Cleaner Posted 21 September, 2013 Posted 21 September, 2013 (edited) http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8933318/ he hasn't signed and won't play today. He may well sign at some point in the near future but at this moment in time he's not signed for them. Edited 21 September, 2013 by Window Cleaner
ART Posted 23 September, 2013 Posted 23 September, 2013 He has now completed the deal and signed the loan as of 11am according to the Telegraph. Temporary end to the saga.
Saint Charlie Posted 23 September, 2013 Posted 23 September, 2013 Good outcome for all concerned. He seems like a good guy and at Championship level is very effective. I'm sure he wishes he had been able to move in the summer, and I'm sure we wished he had too but at the end of the day he has a choice to turn down any club he wants, and we have no obligation to loan him out if the finances of the deal aren't to our liking - we aren't a charity. Hopefully he does well and moves on a perm in the summer.
ART Posted 23 September, 2013 Posted 23 September, 2013 Ladbrokes have posted he's signed with a very good article on how it boosts Reading promotion chances. http://news.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/football/championship/reading-receive-boost-with-signing-of-southampton-striker_172738.html
DT Posted 23 September, 2013 Posted 23 September, 2013 He'll be good for them. And will score on his debut. Speaking of former players, have we definitely agreed that Puncheon can't play against us on saturday?
Window Cleaner Posted 23 September, 2013 Posted 23 September, 2013 He'll be good for them. And will score on his debut. Speaking of former players, have we definitely agreed that Puncheon can't play against us on saturday? I think it's a Premier League rule, used to be, could have changed.
Ulrich van Gobbel Posted 23 September, 2013 Posted 23 September, 2013 I live near Maidenhead and agree 100% I live in Maidenhead and also agree with this. However, Reading would probably be second to Slough!
Window Cleaner Posted 23 September, 2013 Posted 23 September, 2013 Billy Sharp, Nigel Adkins, tout pour plaire, perhaps some of those obsessed by that pair will transfer their allegiance.
ART Posted 24 September, 2013 Posted 24 September, 2013 Seems the loan is a no goer. Hit a snag. Explains maybe Sharps mysterious apology on Twtter last night http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/readingfc/articles/2013/09/24/93409-sharp-no-closer-to-reading-fc-move/
hypochondriac Posted 24 September, 2013 Posted 24 September, 2013 Seems the loan is a no goer. Hit a snag. Explains maybe Sharps mysterious apology on Twtter last night http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/readingfc/articles/2013/09/24/93409-sharp-no-closer-to-reading-fc-move/ Haha. Unlucky sharp you mug.
Patrick Bateman Posted 24 September, 2013 Posted 24 September, 2013 Haha. Unlucky sharp you mug. Bit uncalled for?
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