JxgrSaint Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 What has happened to football?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Also, some perspective has helped me... "@FourthOfficial_: Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £5million #LUFC #SaintsFC" I thought he had been offered as a free transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Long is a good player some of the reactions here are incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Also, some perspective has helped me... "@FourthOfficial_: Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £5million #LUFC #SaintsFC" If true, that takes some of the sting out of the Long story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 (edited) If true, that takes some of the sting out of the Long story. There is no chance that someone paid that much. If Leeds paid that, we'll I would be amazed almost as much as us paying 12 million for long. Edited 12 August, 2014 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Also, some perspective has helped me... "@FourthOfficial_: Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £5million #LUFC #SaintsFC" If we get £5m in for Sharp and spend £12m on Long, that's not too bad a deal I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 FFS - I am really ****ing confused. Like ^ I thought he was offered a free. If £5m, then good but I doubt it. As I can't affect it and I have my own finances to concern myself over, I don't think I'll take any notice of how much we buy/sell players for. I'll just turn up and support the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Also, some perspective has helped me... "@FourthOfficial_: Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £5million #LUFC #SaintsFC" £5 million? WTF? That cannot be right surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Having said that, isn't the Leeds chairman mental? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 11m I meant to type 500k for Billy Sharp #nightmare Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 9m Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £500k Sounds more realistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Also, some perspective has helped me... "@FourthOfficial_: Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £5million #LUFC #SaintsFC" If we get £5m in for Sharp and spend £12m on Long, that's not too bad a deal I reckon. £5 million? WTF? That cannot be right surely? Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 10m Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £500k #LUFC #SaintsFC Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 11m I meant to type 500k for Billy Sharp #nightmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Sounds more realistic Yep, better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Out of interest, who do the Irish think should be picked for them ahead of Long? Robbie Keane Kevin Doyle Conor Sammon Anthony Stokes Simon Cox Kevin Doyle From "top of mind" as it were, sure there are more - not saying I necessarily agree, as I am not an expert on Irish football (or soccer as they like to call it :-)). Just that I live in Ireland and of course we discuss footy (my comprise description with the locals!). Perhaps my initial comment on SL was a tad harsh, but getting excited about signing a "workman" type forward at £12M is going to get some time to get used to, particularly when it costs me circa £300 a game all told to attend one home game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynoldson!! Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 If the Irish fans want Conor Sammon picked ahead of Shane Long for the national team, that's more of a reflection on their sanity than anything else I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 10m Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £500k #LUFC #SaintsFC Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 11m I meant to type 500k for Billy Sharp #nightmare Ha! Big difference. £1.5 million has been quoted on one Leeds forum too but £500k sounds more likely. Still better than a free. I wonder if it's a sweetener for pushing the Byram deal through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted 12 August, 2014 Share Posted 12 August, 2014 If the Irish fans want Conor Sammon picked ahead of Shane Long for the national team, that's more of a reflection on their sanity than anything else I think! My last post for 24 hrs, but do you want a wager for who gets most Irish caps between CS and SL? Might have to wait a few years, but I am up for it! Can just make it a fun thing and not serious if you like? Remember Ireland are (rightly) building for the long term future and taking short term pain (investment) for longer term gain, whilst England always think we were "unlucky" and will win the next competition - which we will not, unless we adopt a long term plan / strategy. Still, good to have a good debate rather than the usual insults on here - enjoy the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynoldson!! Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Haha yes, that sounds like a bit of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 I am still clinging on to the hope that this link could be true! http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-uniteds-southampton-transfer-target-4029880 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 I am still clinging on to the hope that this link could be true! http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-uniteds-southampton-transfer-target-4029880 Probably was true, we pushed for an answer and he politely said no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Robbie Keane Kevin Doyle Conor Sammon Anthony Stokes Simon Cox Kevin Doyle From "top of mind" as it were, sure there are more - not saying I necessarily agree, as I am not an expert on Irish football (or soccer as they like to call it :-)). Just that I live in Ireland and of course we discuss footy (my comprise description with the locals!). Perhaps my initial comment on SL was a tad harsh, but getting excited about signing a "workman" type forward at £12M is going to get some time to get used to, particularly when it costs me circa £300 a game all told to attend one home game! Blimey, I wouldn't have any of those strikers over Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 10m Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £500k #LUFC #SaintsFC Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 11m I meant to type 500k for Billy Sharp #nightmare Maybe Sky meant £1.2m for Long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzie Saints Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Maybe Sky meant £1.2m for Long? We can only hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Robbie Keane Kevin Doyle Conor Sammon Anthony Stokes Simon Cox Kevin Doyle From "top of mind" as it were, sure there are more - not saying I necessarily agree, as I am not an expert on Irish football (or soccer as they like to call it :-)). Just that I live in Ireland and of course we discuss footy (my comprise description with the locals!). Bloody hell, I'm not Long's biggest fan but he is better than all of those. By some distance in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Bloody hell, I'm not Long's biggest fan but he is better than all of those. By some distance in most cases. Could probably sign all of them for £12m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Decent player, could see him doing well for us. Would seem Hull have pulled our pants down a bit on the price though, not that we should complain after our business this Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 (edited) Decent player, could see him doing well for us. Would seem Hull have pulled our pants down a bit on the price though, not that we should complain after our business this Summer. Silly question, but why would Hull sell him. ? They are still in European Competition ( Europa ) Plus of course, they would tend to struggle more than us this season IMHO Edited 13 August, 2014 by SaintRichmond Add Text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Jim Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Silly question, but why would Hull sell him. ? They are still in European Competition ( Europa ) Plus of course, they would tend to struggle more than us this season IMHO If reported correctly, a £12m deal may be the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Silly question, but why would Hull sell him. ? They are still in European Competition ( Europa ) Plus of course, they would tend to struggle more than us this season IMHO Taking advantage of the situation. It would appear that Long wants out, his family are unsettled in the North. If they can make a tidy profit on him after only six months and reinvest it in another forward then makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Silly question, but why would Hull sell him. ? They are still in European Competition ( Europa ) Plus of course, they would tend to struggle more than us this season IMHO Didnt I read that he was unsettled family wise? Good bit of business for Hull, shipping out a striker who is unhappy off the pitch and tucking us up a bit on the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 If reported correctly, a £12m deal may be the reason. Hull paid £7.5m for Long in Jan. You'd understand they'd want to make 30% profit if they did sell? That would make £10m Given weve sold 5 players for zillions, you can understand why they'd then want another 20%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 At least we won't have to worry about losing him in a years time to a CL club or 'one of the biggest clubs in the world'. Or maybe we do, which will mean he's been one of the clubs most inspirational signings ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 At £12M he's an expensive Paul Dickov! Can't believe this is a Koeman signing, be surprised if he'd even heard of him. Good job Les has a Global Scouting Network then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 10m Billy Sharp having a medical with Leeds tomorrow, fee agreed of around £500k #LUFC #SaintsFC Fourth Official @FourthOfficial_ · 11m I meant to type 500k for Billy Sharp #nightmare Ha ha, that's a bit more like it unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Robbie Keane Kevin Doyle Conor Sammon Anthony Stokes Simon Cox Kevin Doyle From "top of mind" as it were, sure there are more - not saying I necessarily agree, as I am not an expert on Irish football (or soccer as they like to call it :-)). Just that I live in Ireland and of course we discuss footy (my comprise description with the locals!). Perhaps my initial comment on SL was a tad harsh, but getting excited about signing a "workman" type forward at £12M is going to get some time to get used to, particularly when it costs me circa £300 a game all told to attend one home game! I take it you just laugh at them when they make these suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 With this possible transfer deal being so left of field it kind of makes this thread redundant. How about we start a 'Who knows who the F**k we're gonna sign next?' thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 With this possible transfer deal being so left of field it kind of makes this thread redundant. How about we start a 'Who knows who the F**k we're gonna sign next?' thread? Les is currently on page 9 of our "Summer 2014 Transfer Targets" list so you could be on to something there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Should be £3M when he reaches 10 caps for Saints! Don't think he will get that many - he is utter tosh. I live in Ireland and no one can believe he gets in to the Irish team, never mind play for a PL team. You employ a striker to score goals - simple! Not to be a fast donkey! How people can be happy from talk of potentially challenging for top 4 (or even the tittle) to being happy at getting SL - let alone at £12M in less than 6 months is totally beyond me - did I just wake from a coma for the last 5 years?? I've been chatting with my many Irish cousins (unfortunately Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool fans) on Facebook and they all think that Long is a good player and will do well for us. I think the only downside to the transfer is the inflated fee, but does it really matter to us as fans anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 I've been chatting with my many Irish cousins (unfortunately Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool fans) on Facebook and they all think that Long is a good player and will do well for us. I think the only downside to the transfer is the inflated fee, but does it really matter to us as fans anyway? Agreed, its just supply and demand. We need a striker, they dont need to sell. Same process as for our sales; player wants to leave, club dont really want or need to sell him, so only agree if they get a "fair price" plus at least 25% more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Ha ha, that's a bit more like it unfortunately. Hope this goes through. Despite Leeds being in a funny state it may be a decent move for Sharp (who is, despite questions over footballing ability, without doubt a top bloke) as I imagine he will get a lot of game time and it is close to his Sheffield roots. From our point of view hopefully it means they may be more willing to deal with us for Byram. Would love him as a signing. A similar player to Chambers and ticks the young English box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Hope this goes through. Despite Leeds being in a funny state it may be a decent move for Sharp (who is, despite questions over footballing ability, without doubt a top bloke) as I imagine he will get a lot of game time and it is close to his Sheffield roots. From our point of view hopefully it means they may be more willing to deal with us for Byram. Would love him as a signing. A similar player to Chambers and ticks the young English box! I think the Echo have just reported that the Byram deal looks definitely off, they seem quite certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 The Echo normally has its finger on the post so it must be true.............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Would love us to sign Byram to continue the policy of young English and with potential. You can almost guarantee that whatever we pay for him he will be worth more in a season or two. Almost certainly means we won't get him now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 I think the Echo have just reported that the Byram deal looks definitely off, they seem quite certain. I'm still really annoyed about selling chambers dirt cheap. I'd be happy with Kelly from Liverpool now but looks like Palace are getting him. If Byram is now off the table, scared what dross we will be after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 I think the Echo have just reported that the Byram deal looks definitely off, they seem quite certain. Not great news but could be media posturing. We leak we are no longer interested (perhaps suggesting other targets) to get Leeds to drop the price. Or, simply, the Echo may be wrong. I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Echo seem to believe we'll be providing cover for Clyne from within the squad, let's hope Clyne stays fit...! Sounds to me as if Long and Florin will be it for us, going by what Gordon Simpson is saying. We may keep monitoring to see if a wide player becomes available....but from what he is suggesting, Florin will be our last major signing along with long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Echo seem to believe we'll be providing cover for Clyne from within the squad, let's hope Clyne stays fit...! Sounds to me as if Long and Florin will be it for us, going by what Gordon Simpson is saying. We may keep monitoring to see if a wide player becomes available....but from what he is suggesting, Florin will be our last major signing along with long. If that is the case (may not be but if it is), what an utterly terrible summer we have had. The management team should ashamed and Ralf "judge us on September 1" Kruger should resign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Echo seem to believe we'll be providing cover for Clyne from within the squad, let's hope Clyne stays fit...! Sounds to me as if Long and Florin will be it for us, going by what Gordon Simpson is saying. We may keep monitoring to see if a wide player becomes available....but from what he is suggesting, Florin will be our last major signing along with long. We do have Stephens and McCarthy in the development squad who can both deputise at right back. If Koeman thinks they are good enough I would always rather see one of our own come through. Only difference for me is I have seen a fair bit more of Byram than the other two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Echo seem to believe we'll be providing cover for Clyne from within the squad, let's hope Clyne stays fit...! Cork or Yoshida ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 The Echo normally has its finger on the post so it must be true.............................. You obviously don't know Gordon, I would tend to believe what he writes as being true at the time. Things do change of course. If he says the Byram deal is no longer on then I for one believe him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 13 August, 2014 Share Posted 13 August, 2014 Echo seem to believe we'll be providing cover for Clyne from within the squad, let's hope Clyne stays fit...! Sounds to me as if Long and Florin will be it for us, going by what Gordon Simpson is saying. We may keep monitoring to see if a wide player becomes available....but from what he is suggesting, Florin will be our last major signing along with long. That would be a massively underwhelming transfer market from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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