Saint Charlie Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 looking at a 25 year old player who was an ever-present in the L1 season, but has since been overshadowed in the Championship / Prem. seasons by others, Jack only got games when others were injured. He would have felt he spent too much time on the bench and not enough from the start. One quote yesterday(about contract offer) said ..." it wasn't about the numbers, it was about playing time." Says it all. I don't blame him really, he still has a good few years of football in him, and he'll be one of the first names on Garry Monk's team sheet every week which is what he wants / needs. The bottom line being - we got £4 million for a " bench player " who cost 750K five years ago, and contributed well enough to the journey with over 120 games. Good luck Jack. If he stays fit ...Swansea may see a good emerging Prem. midfielder, and they will say they got a good deal in this market. So much of this is just factually wrong. We got £1.5m not £4m. He wasn't with us in L1. Etc
niceandfriendly Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Bloody hell. Another quality player leaves the club. Sure we'll probably sign another good player, but we already know Jack is quality. Who knows if the new boy will work out? Bad day for Saints, great one for Swansea.
VectisSaint Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 So much of this is just factually wrong. We got £1.5m not £4m. Etc Guardian reports fee in region of £3m.
sadoldgit Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Sorry to see him go but it his choice and he was a squad player. Good luck to him in the future (but not against us of course).
krissyboy31 Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 I don't get this, "only a squad player" Football these days is very much a squad game and if we are to qualify for Europe, we need a deeper squad. I think we'll do well to get a better "squad player" than Jack Cork.
alehouseboys Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 I don't get this, "only a squad player" Football these days is very much a squad game and if we are to qualify for Europe, we need a deeper squad. I think we'll do well to get a better "squad player" than Jack Cork. But I think it's Jack's decision not to be a 'squad' player, it's his choice to move. Good performer for us but, understandably, he wants regular first team football which obviously won't happen here.
krissyboy31 Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 But I think it's Jack's decision not to be a 'squad' player, it's his choice to move. Good performer for us but, understandably, he wants regular first team football which obviously won't happen here. I agree with this and he's moving for the right reasons IMO but to say he's no loss is completely wrong!
Charlie Wayman Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Strange decision really as Swansea surely cannot offer him greater security of tenure in their first team... perhaps they have more comfortable bench seats than our Sunseekers?
DuncanRG Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Strange decision really as Swansea surely cannot offer him greater security of tenure in their first team... perhaps they have more comfortable bench seats than our Sunseekers? He'll start comfortably, they're short in that area.
dan abnormal Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 He'll start comfortably, they're short in that area. Reckon he's seen as the long term replacement for Britton. Shame he's gone, valuable member of the squad for the past few seasons.
melmacian_saint Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 He'll have a stable career in the PL I'm sure. Well done and the best of luck Jack, you showed your quality, were great value for Saints and I'm proud that you were part of our rise and establishment back in the Prem! For those ITK, how is Swansea like? ****, good, boring? Guess a house in the Gower can be as nice as in the New Forest...
hasper57saint Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Fare Ye well Jack. I've enjoyed your work for us.
Suomi Saint Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 The worrying thing for me is that he chose to go to Swansea when we are 3rd in the PL - doesn't bode well for keeping other players.
Toadhall Saint Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 I don't get this, "only a squad player" Football these days is very much a squad game and if we are to qualify for Europe, we need a deeper squad. I think we'll do well to get a better "squad player" than Jack Cork. JC's decision tho.
Patrick Bateman Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 The worrying thing for me is that he chose to go to Swansea when we are 3rd in the PL - doesn't bode well for keeping other players. What? Why? He's going somewhere he is going to be getting MORE playing time and in fact, will probably be first choice in their normal starting 11.
Cabrone Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Best of luck Jack, Swansea have bagged a bargain. Should have had far more prem appearances than you did, our loss is Swansea's gain.
krissyboy31 Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 JC's decision tho. Don't think he would have made that decision if he had been offered a contract back when Fonte was.
Batman Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Don't think he would have made that decision if he had been offered a contract back when Fonte was. indeed.
Saint Pete Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Don't think he would have made that decision if he had been offered a contract back when Fonte was. Yes, can't help thinking we could have done more to stop Cork leaving by offering him the deal early this season when he was in the side and playing well. In my opinion, the apparent reluctance to give him a new contract at that stage is what pushed him further towards the exit. Oh well, it's done now, so let's hope we can sign another midfielder of Cork's quality before the deadline.
Viking Warrior Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Sad to see him go . Has his dad tweeted to say he his rubbing his hands in glee .
Goatboy Posted 31 January, 2015 Posted 31 January, 2015 Sorry to see hom leave, as he always gave 100% to the cause. I'll miss him, but wish him luck with Swansea. Is this why we sold him? Was he just too chummy with Bertrand? Have fun in the valleys jack and bang a few in for the boyos.
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