cobraBLACK Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 I'd hate to do Stoke again but, if he's available, we've got to try and sign him. Apparently the clubs have agreed terms and now Stoke have to persuade the player. They've got Mark Hughes, Bojan and wind. I'm sure we have more going for us. From what I've seen, Shaqiri has the potential to be world class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 He's failed at pretty much everywhere he's gone. Bound to be on big wages. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 So this once Liverpool target, signs for Inter from Bayern (after being there 6 months on loan) to then 1 year later to be leaving and possibly heading for Stoke. Does that not say something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 He won't go to Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 He's failed at pretty much everywhere he's gone. Bound to be on big wages. No thanks. Ahaha what? He's better than all of our forward players put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 I like the line, "Stoke have to persuade the player". Obviously just had the very best in torture chambers installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Seems like a fee agreed announcement being used a last gasp plea for any other club to come in and hijack it. Stoke being played here, although they might still end up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraBLACK Posted 2 July, 2015 Author Share Posted 2 July, 2015 He's failed at pretty much everywhere he's gone. Bound to be on big wages. No thanks. He did well at Basel and I think you can only say he technically failed at Bayern because he couldn't usurp Robben, Ribery or Muller. Which is not exactly an insult. According to that reliable source, The Internet, he's on less than £40k per week; which is not a lot for someone that has played for Bayern and Inter. I'd say he's comparable to early Hazard. He just needs to learn to impose himself on games more as Hazard has over the last couple of seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 I would definitely like to see us in the running for him, he is young and clearly has talent and we need another big money gamble at the club after loosing Osvaldo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 I rate him, was terrific in the last WC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st alex Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 From the BBC article it sounds as if it's pretty close to being done. Would probably be better than Rameriez, Tadic & Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 The hips don't lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 He wants to stay and fight for his place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintrich Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Would be surprised if that went through, agreeing a fee is the easy bit. Stoke City forum makes funny reading - 53 pages on Shaqiri, over 200 pages on Konoplyanka, a thread where they are getting excited about Cedric Soares signing for them only for him to join us and my personal favourite "how the hell is Nzonzi valued at 6-8m and Schneiderlin 25m" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Such an overrated player. Yes, he might rediscover his best form, but at £12m the risk he won't is too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 He is a brilliant player on his day, technically better than anyone in our forward line (bar maybe Mané) IMO. He won't go to Stoke though, surely? Would love if we got him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsIRL Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Looks like he isn't keen on them, won't swallow his pride. I think he should take them up on their offer. The lad has made bad career moves so far. Going to Bayern Munich when he was young and needed football, with them having Robben and Ribery on their books was stupidity. And then to finally leave them for an Inter Milan side that have suddenly decided to build up to challenge Juventus, with increased pressure, was another bad decision. Maybe at Stoke he can play football and get back to the level he's capable of, use them as a springboard to a bigger club in 2016. might sound harsh on Stoke but thats what players do when they move to clubs like that. Honestly think he'd be worth a punt for us. Massive talent, just look back at the world cup, happy playing for his country, he played good football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Such an overrated player. Yes, he might rediscover his best form, but at £12m the risk he won't is too big. I'd prefer we signed Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraBLACK Posted 2 July, 2015 Author Share Posted 2 July, 2015 I'd prefer we signed Austin I'd prefer we signed both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 I'd prefer we signed his boyfriend Gerard Pique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Ahaha what? He's better than all of our forward players put together. If he was then why is he going to Stoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpedro Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 I think he's a really good player - if he has a consistent run of games he will become instrumental for whichever team he plays for. I sometimes wonder if we look at players on the fringes of the really big clubs or assume that they are slightly out of our league currently, whether due to wages, player expectations or not backing our attractiveness as a club to bigger names. The latter might be starting to change with our performances over the last two seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 I rate him, was terrific in the last WC This. But that's all I've seen of him, no idea what his club form has been like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 BBC site says they will pay £12m for him and offer him only a 6 month contract!!! In 6 months, he is out of contract and walks away on a free? Stoke are set to offer Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri, 23, a six-month deal after agreeing a £12m fee with Inter Milan for the midfielder. Is that a typo? Should that be 6 YEAR contract? You don't pay that for a temp!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 BBC site says they will pay £12m for him and offer him only a 6 month contract!!! In 6 months, he is out of contract and walks away on a free? Stoke are set to offer Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri, 23, a six-month deal after agreeing a £12m fee with Inter Milan for the midfielder. Is that a typo? Should that be 6 YEAR contract? You don't pay that for a temp!! Maximum contract for a player can only be 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Seems like sort of player who needs to be the star of a team to excel. He's brilliant for Switzerland and was top class for Basel. would be a top signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Iron Gonads Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Looked good in the world cup, but also looked a bit of a big head, a bit up himself, not always a bad thing but don''t know if we need that and with Long, Mane, Tadic, Rodriguez all playing the same kind of role I'd rather we risked 12 million elsewhere in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Looked good in the world cup' date=' but also looked a bit of a big head, a bit up himself, not always a bad thing but don''t know if we need that and with Long, Mane, Tadic, Rodriguez all playing the same kind of role I'd rather we risked 12 million elsewhere in the team.[/quote'] Well RK said this week we need more options in the AM role... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Iron Gonads Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 well I trust him more than myself. So be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 BBC site says they will pay £12m for him and offer him only a 6 month contract!!! In 6 months, he is out of contract and walks away on a free? Stoke are set to offer Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri, 23, a six-month deal after agreeing a £12m fee with Inter Milan for the midfielder. Is that a typo? Should that be 6 YEAR contract? You don't pay that for a temp!! That's odd. Only having him on a six month contract would suggest they're concerned as to how he'll adapt... And yet they want to pay £12m!? Anyone able to shed light on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 Ahaha what? He's better than all of our forward players put together. But to be fair when you put all our forward players together, you get this big awkward blog with way too many legs, arms, and heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 That's odd. Only having him on a six month contract would suggest they're concerned as to how he'll adapt... And yet they want to pay £12m!? Anyone able to shed light on this one? Has to be a typo, players with 6 months left can negotiate with other clubs.... so surely they are just chucking 12m down the toilet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 I thought all contracts have to end on 30th June. That's why January transfers sign something and a half year contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grezz Posted 2 July, 2015 Share Posted 2 July, 2015 The hips don't lie. Thank fook for that. My 'Columbian temptress' gags have been falling on deaf ears with my Stoke supporting mates. For a minute there i thought it was just me..... Possible i'm just cack at jokes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketphilly Posted 3 July, 2015 Share Posted 3 July, 2015 I'd prefer we signed his boyfriend Gerard Pique I see what you did there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraBLACK Posted 9 July, 2015 Author Share Posted 9 July, 2015 I thought this story had dried up when Inter accepted the bid, told Shaqiri and he was left with this look on his face: But apparently he's likely to join (albeit with "a contract release clause should a Champions League club attempt to sign him"). W T F ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 July, 2015 Share Posted 10 July, 2015 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stoke-city/11732595/Stoke-City-pull-out-of-12-million-Xherdan-Shaqiri-deal.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 July, 2015 Share Posted 10 July, 2015 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stoke-city/11732595/Stoke-City-pull-out-of-12-million-Xherdan-Shaqiri-deal.html I will laughing about this all weekend. Laughing and laughing. Because nothing makes me laugh more than things going wrong with transfers for clubs I have no interest in. Oh Stoke are truly the laughing stock of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted 10 July, 2015 Share Posted 10 July, 2015 I will laughing about this all weekend. Laughing and laughing. Because nothing makes me laugh more than things going wrong with transfers for clubs I have no interest in. Oh Stoke are truly the laughing stock of football. Best comment ever. Take a bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 10 July, 2015 Share Posted 10 July, 2015 I will laughing about this all weekend. Laughing and laughing. Because nothing makes me laugh more than things going wrong with transfers for clubs I have no interest in. Oh Stoke are truly the laughing stock of football. TBF it says at the bottom of the article they are taking Glenn Johnson on a free...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 10 July, 2015 Share Posted 10 July, 2015 TBF it says at the bottom of the article they are taking Glenn Johnson on a free...... Shyt just got real!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 10 July, 2015 Share Posted 10 July, 2015 That's a shame really. I quite like it when unfashionable clubs make great signings like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 July, 2015 Share Posted 10 July, 2015 I will laughing about this all weekend. Laughing and laughing. Because nothing makes me laugh more than things going wrong with transfers for clubs I have no interest in. Oh Stoke are truly the laughing stock of football. Suggest you don't click on "Shaqiri to Stoke" thread if you have no interest in it, CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 July, 2015 Share Posted 10 July, 2015 From the oustide, they seem to be having a bit of a nightmare window. Missed out on Cedric, Konopylianka (sp) and now moved on from Shaqiri. And they've sold N'Zonzi and Begovic. Replaced him with Given and brought in a loan from Chelsea who the jury is fully out on. As it stands, they are weaker than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 July, 2015 Share Posted 10 July, 2015 TBF it says at the bottom of the article they are taking Glenn Johnson on a free...... GTFO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 11 July, 2015 Share Posted 11 July, 2015 TBF it says at the bottom of the article they are taking Glenn Johnson on a free...... Why is everybody laughing at Stoke ? They have just saved themselves £12 million Great bit of business IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 11 July, 2015 Share Posted 11 July, 2015 Why is everybody laughing at Stoke ? They have just saved themselves £12 million Great bit of business IMHO Surely they're showing no AMBITION? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 12 July, 2015 Share Posted 12 July, 2015 Surely they're showing no AMBITION? Au contraire Ambition AND common sense Picked up a decent player for FREE, and still have the £12 to buy someone else As I said, Good Business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 12 July, 2015 Share Posted 12 July, 2015 Au contraire Ambition AND common sense Picked up a decent player for FREE, and still have the £12 to buy someone else As I said, Good Business Not sure Glen Johnson is worth £12 tbh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraBLACK Posted 28 July, 2015 Author Share Posted 28 July, 2015 Forget Shaqiri, they got Barca's Afellay instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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