andoru Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 “It’s great. When I found out they were interested in me I didn’t think twice,” Shaw said. “Manchester United are the biggest club in the world. When I found out they wanted to buy me, I spoke to my agent, he got in touch with Southampton and it got done. I am really excited and happy to be here.” Quote from http://m.nbcsports.com/content/exclusive-luke-shaw-speaks-out-about-manchester-united-move So, he found out somehow that Utd were interested and only then Southampton became involved?
jawillwill Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 I don't know Luke Shaw, anyone involved at SFC or United, but even I knew they were interested. It's a big leap from that to tapping up.
Killers Knee Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 I think SFC are open to tapping up as long as the team doing the tapping pays our asking price.
Give it to Ron Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 What does it matter do you think a tiny club like ours can prove anything against the giants? Do you believe we don't do it?
Foxstone Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 We are currently tapping up targets too - Its part of football nowadays!
TheCholulaKid Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 I'm not sure 'tapping up' even means anything these days. Agents/players have all the power - they decide when they move and make it happen.
Saint Charlie Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Wonder how Pelle got wind of our interest? Via his club? Doubt it.
andoru Posted 24 July, 2014 Author Posted 24 July, 2014 Maybe he read a newspaper? Because everything they print is true, right? Even so, without an official confirmation Luke wouldn't have instructed his agent to get the deal done. It would be pretty presumptuous of him to act without knowing for sure.
Wes Tender Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Biggest club in the World, but they can't stop their own best players leaving for the likes of Barcelona or Real Madrid. And they finished just one place above poor old Saints last season. Shame that they now have to rely on our academy to produce players like Shaw and paid for him via shirt sales to plastics in Asia.
CB Fry Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 There's people on here who getting upset that Lovren was "tapped up" after, yes after, Liverpool had made a firm bid. If that, and this Shaw thing, is "tapping up", then let's just accept that every single football transfer that has happened or every will happen involves tapping up.
S-Clarke Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Shaw is such a dumb ****. Thick as 2 short planks.
angelman Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 "Tapping up" only seems to be a problem when the "Big 6" do it to each other. Outside of that, the reason given seems to be more money on offer/opportunity/Champ League so of course they want to be off and there is nothing wrong with it. It's just part of what football has become, so if anyone hasn't come to expect it, then it surely is about time that they do. There are 6 clubs in this country, 2 maybe 3 in France, 2 maybe 3 in Spain, 4 or so in Germany, 3 or 4 in Italy, 3 or 4 in Russia, some in the Middle East who have so much money that they can do what they want. Even if they did contravene rules, they are not going to be taken to task for it. OK, Man City have had a slapped wrist for breaking FFP rules, but it is hardly going to affect them. Barca has a transfer embargo placed on them which then was put on hold pending an appeal, and they go out and sign £125m worth of players (Admittedly selling £70m worth as well).
CB Fry Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Because everything they print is true, right? Even so, without an official confirmation Luke wouldn't have instructed his agent to get the deal done. It would be pretty presumptuous of him to act without knowing for sure. Yeah, that's really how it works.
angelman Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Because everything they print is true, right? Even so, without an official confirmation Luke wouldn't have instructed his agent to get the deal done. It would be pretty presumptuous of him to act without knowing for sure. It makes no difference if it is true or not. Report in paper (local or national) that Man U interested in Shaw. Shaw sees it and says "Oh that's nice. I wonder if it is true? I hope it is. I'll give my agent a call, get him to see if it is true, and if so, get it done." Actually, I would have thought his agent, if he was any good at his job, would know about it before him. All it would take is a quite word with a journo from Man U, journo asks Shaw's agent whether it is true and then the ball is rolling. Actually, there are so many ways of doing it, that it isn't even worth worryin about the minutiae.
alpine_saint Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Old news. The worst bit of the quote for me was the "I didnt think twice" bit These players have absolutely no loyalty or gratitude whatsoever nowadays. Would rather we focused on his replacement than water-under-the-bridge..
Turkish Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Dont worry everyone, i'm compiling a dossier of evidence of all the tapping up of our players that has gone on this summer and will presenting it to Greg Dyke in a march from St Marys to Lancaster Gate before the next England game. It's part of the "turn off the tap" Campain that i'll be selling T-shirts for. Who is with me??
angelman Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Dont worry everyone, i'm compiling a dossier of evidence of all the tapping up of our players that has gone on this summer and will presenting it to Greg Dyke in a march from St Marys to Lancaster Gate before the next England game. Who is with me?? It would be interesting to see a reply if someone DID bother to send a dossier to the PL/FA.
Turkish Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 It would be interesting to see a reply if someone DID bother to send a dossier to the PL/FA. "Turn off the Tap" will be going viral on twitter. Watch this space.
andoru Posted 24 July, 2014 Author Posted 24 July, 2014 It makes no difference if it is true or not. Report in paper (local or national) that Man U interested in Shaw. Shaw sees it and says "Oh that's nice. I wonder if it is true? I hope it is. I'll give my agent a call, get him to see if it is true, and if so, get it done." Actually, I would have thought his agent, if he was any good at his job, would know about it before him. All it would take is a quite word with a journo from Man U, journo asks Shaw's agent whether it is true and then the ball is rolling. Actually, there are so many ways of doing it, that it isn't even worth worryin about the minutiae. Sounds like you've just described tapping up.
CB Fry Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Anyone got any updates on our pursuit of all those Feyenoord players?
Plastic Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 "Turn off the Tap" will be going viral on twitter. Watch this space. Make sure the T shirts are striped, or there will be outrage
a1ex2001 Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Every transfer in modern football involves tapping up always has done and always will can we just forget this and move on? The sheer level of stupidity on the boards this summer makes me want to scream!
saint_ed Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Shaw is such a dumb ****. Thick as 2 short planks. If only he knew how his agents have *****ed him over.
Whitey Grandad Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Old news. The worst bit of the quote for me was the "I didnt think twice" bit He doesn't think.
Smirking_Saint Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Biggest club in the World, but they can't stop their own best players leaving for the likes of Barcelona or Real Madrid. And they finished just one place above poor old Saints last season. Shame that they now have to rely on our academy to produce players like Shaw and paid for him via shirt sales to plastics in Asia. There is so much wrong in this post
View From The Top Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 He wasn't tapped up. Chelsea had paid SFC to have the option to speak to Luke Shaw and the original intention was he'd go there in Jan' for £27m + add ons. When Jose decided he didn't need him the option lapsed and Utd moved straight in and it was all agreed bar the timing.
View From The Top Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Biggest club in the World, but they can't stop their own best players leaving for the likes of Barcelona or Real Madrid. And they finished just one place above poor old Saints last season. Shame that they now have to rely on our academy to produce players like Shaw and paid for him via shirt sales to plastics in Asia. You want a packet of crisps to go with that bitter?
Turkish Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 You want a packet of crisps to go with that bitter?
saint_ed Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 He wasn't tapped up. Chelsea had paid SFC to have the option to speak to Luke Shaw and the original intention was he'd go there in Jan' for £27m + add ons. When Jose decided he didn't need him the option lapsed and Utd moved straight in and it was all agreed bar the timing. Your almost right about that, except the part where Jose decided he didn't need him. Also I'm not sure a Jan move was ever an acceptable proposition.
corky morris Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Turn off the tap!! I am marching with you mate!!
PortlandSaint Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 That's football agents! I didn't agree with their business really but then read the secret footballer book! The game we know would be extremely different without them... Sounds like something every footballer would say when moving to a new club as well.. Luke owes a lot to Saints and I am sure he would be the first to admit that. Manchester United are a giant in the football world and so the move was inevitable
KingdomCome Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 In other news, Pope: Catholic Bears: defecate in wooded areas
Fan The Flames Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 “It’s great. When I found out they were interested in me I didn’t think twice,” Shaw said. “Manchester United are the biggest club in the world. When I found out they wanted to buy me, I spoke to my agent, he got in touch with Southampton and it got done. I am really excited and happy to be here.” Quote from http://m.nbcsports.com/content/exclusive-luke-shaw-speaks-out-about-manchester-united-move So, he found out somehow that Utd were interested and only then Southampton became involved? Douse the burning torch and put your pitch forks down. He said when he found out, he didn't say who told him. It could have been Southampton that told him of Uniteds interest and then Shaw instructed his agent to talk to us.
Bearsy Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Bears: defecate in wooded areas fed up with this prejudice, in future I'm dropping log on ur front lawn
Window Cleaner Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 There's people on here who getting upset that Lovren was "tapped up" after, yes after, Liverpool had made a firm bid. If that, and this Shaw thing, is "tapping up", then let's just accept that every single football transfer that has happened or every will happen involves tapping up. that would be the firm bid that Koeman said we hadn't had of course.
Coldridge Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Thought this was going to say 'Luke Shaw admits to being gay'. Just waiting for the day that closet opens so I can say 'hah, I told you so!'
Fowllyd Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Dont worry everyone, i'm compiling a dossier of evidence of all the tapping up of our players that has gone on this summer and will presenting it to Greg Dyke in a march from St Marys to Lancaster Gate before the next England game. It's part of the "turn off the tap" Campain that i'll be selling T-shirts for. Who is with me?? Will you also be producing giant "Turn off the Tap!" foam hands? If you are I'm in.
hasper57saint Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 Old news. The worst bit of the quote for me was the "I didnt think twice" bit These players have absolutely no loyalty or gratitude whatsoever Would rather we focused on his replacement than water-under-the-bridge.. I'm with you Alps. He's gone.
KingdomCome Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 fed up with this prejudice, in future I'm dropping log on ur front lawn The nearest thing I have to a garden in my flat is covered in trees. You're just confirming my suspicions.
Turkish Posted 24 July, 2014 Posted 24 July, 2014 (edited) Will you also be producing giant "Turn off the Tap!" foam hands? If you are I'm in. That goes without saying. I expect them to be waved in Greg Dykes face as we hand him the dossier whilst we chant Turn off the tap Turn off the tap Greg dyke turn off the tap In traditional saints/sloop john b style Edited 24 July, 2014 by Turkish
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