saintwbu Posted 1 July, 2017 Share Posted 1 July, 2017 I'm sad to see him go, but I don't think he can feel hard done by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 1 July, 2017 Share Posted 1 July, 2017 I guess Sam Gallagher's new contract will se him take Jrod's place in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 According to Sky almost a done deal to West Bromwich £12m rising to £15m with add ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 According to Sky almost a done deal to West Bromwich £12m rising to £15m with add ons. I hope the add ons aren't related to goal scoring..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Shame he's going, always liked J Rod, but sadly he is nowhere near getting back to his pre injury form. Getting 12m for him is an absolute steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Shame he's going, always liked J Rod, but sadly he is nowhere near getting back to his pre injury form. Getting 12m for him is an absolute steal. It's one of those deals where it's a good move for everyone concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 I see Leicester City have entered the race to sign Rodriguez, alongside WBA and Burnley. According to one Sunday paper anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 It's gonna be one of those where he starts banging them in for his new club and we'll regret letting him go. But to get 12mil for him at this current time is a great deal for Kat's pension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Sad to see him go but too many false dawns. I thought he'd crack on after that away game vs Bournemouth but he never really looked like sustaining any form despite being given a lot of chances. Good that we are making a profit on him despite him having the best part of two seasons in the wilderness. Hopefully it works out for him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Confirmed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Done deal according to the Beeb http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40474577 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Good luck Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Genuinely hope he does well at WBA (providing he doesn't score against us and the Baggies don't finish above us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 He's still got something. Sad end really, could have been so different..Good luck Jay. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 It's gonna be one of those where he starts banging them in for his new club and we'll regret letting him go. But to get 12mil for him at this current time is a great deal for Kat's pension. Well it shouldn't. His time is up at SFC. Him having a good season at WBA doesn't mean he would have had a good season for us if he's stayed. No doubt the change itself will actually help him and give him a fresh start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Thanks Jay. Was so good before his injury and such a shame he had so many set-backs on his way back to fitness. Best of luck in the future. (Now, can we sign a speedy winger/forward type, please?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Very sad to see him go, thanks for all the good times Jay Rod and good luck at West Brom apart from when we play you ofcourse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Hope he does well, cruel injury he suffered and hasn't really gotten close to being the player he was before it. Not sure WBA style will suit him but hope he finds form, confidence and goals......oh and can keep his family off Twitter as it wouldn't be a wise move to have them slag off Pulis when he's dropped or out of the starting eleven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Good luck Jay. Bit harsh that his only choice was WBA though. Wouldn't wish that place on anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Good to see such a nice thank you from Saints too, well deserved imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Fantastic business by us to get so much money for a player whose legs, pace, first touch, passing and sharpnessare all gone. Thanks for the one good season but no doubt in my mind if he had remained injury free he'd have jumped ship at the first chance that summer. Some great moments that year, but also some terrible moments that he seems to get away with because of it - losing the ball in a dangerous area that led to mitjyland scoring against us and missing two open goals at the San siro which ended up being the difference between us going through and being knocked out. Looking forward to seeing his dad and brother constantly undermining Tony pulis and west brom on twitter instead of us next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 £12-15m for our 4th choice striker is great business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 ALBION can confirm their first signing of the summer of 2017 with Jay Rodriguez joining the Club from Premier League rivals Southampton. The 27-year-old forward has signed a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Jay will meet his new team-mates tomorrow when the players report back for training as the Baggies begin shaping up for the Club's eighth consecutive Premier League campaign. But after the handshakes and greetings it will be down to hard work immediately as he then jets off to Austria with the Baggies and the first phase of the pre-season schedule. "After one or two 'near misses' I'm absolutely buzzing to be here," says Jay, referring to Albion's two previously thwarted attempts to recruit him from the St Mary's Stadium. "The most important thing for any player is to be wanted – and Tony Pulis and Albion have made it clear just how much they have wanted me to join. That's fantastic for any footballer to hear. "I'm genuinely delighted to be joining a club of Albion's stature. The team is full of top players and it's pretty clear that they are also a great set of lads." Head Coach Tony Pulis tried to land Jay a year ago and again in the January window only for Saints to remain reluctant to do business. Chairman John Williams commented: "I am delighted to welcome Jay to The Hawthorns. We tried to sign him during the previous two windows and it's third time 'deal done.' Our persistence has been rewarded. "Jay is a proven Premier League striker, an England international and a player who will give Tony more attacking options." Source: https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2017/july/rodriguez-signs-for-albion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Fantastic business by us to get so much money for a player whose legs, pace, first touch, passing and sharpnessare all gone. Thanks for the one good season but no doubt in my mind if he had remained injury free he'd have jumped ship at the first chance that summer. Some great moments that year, but also some terrible moments that he seems to get away with because of it - losing the ball in a dangerous area that led to mitjyland scoring against us and missing two open goals at the San siro which ended up being the difference between us going through and being knocked out. Looking forward to seeing his dad and brother constantly undermining Tony pulis and west brom on twitter instead of us next season. I agree with all of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Good luck to him. No hard feelings. Never the player he was before the injuries............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Good luck jay unless you're playing against us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 £12-15m for our 4th choice striker is great business. Well that's Bednarek paid for already! #LesReedOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Good luck to J-Rod. Good riddance to his mouthy relatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Good luck Jay Rod, terribly unlucky in athe WC year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Might be just what he needs. Always looked a bit sulky, post injury Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Thanks Jay. Was so good before his injury and such a shame he had so many set-backs on his way back to fitness. Best of luck in the future. (Now, can we sign a speedy winger/forward type, please?) + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Fantastic business by us to get so much money for a player whose legs, pace, first touch, passing and sharpnessare all gone. Thanks for the one good season but no doubt in my mind if he had remained injury free he'd have jumped ship at the first chance that summer. Some great moments that year, but also some terrible moments that he seems to get away with because of it - losing the ball in a dangerous area that led to mitjyland scoring against us and missing two open goals at the San siro which ended up being the difference between us going through and being knocked out. Looking forward to seeing his dad and brother constantly undermining Tony pulis and west brom on twitter instead of us next season. All of the above.....wish him all the best except against us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 I really thought we'd end up lumbered with him until he walked away for nothing. Pulled WBA's pants down here, as poor a signing for them as Rickie was. He'll be in league 1/ lower championship or retired in 2 years imo . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 £12-15m for our 4th choice striker is great business. Can't be, Les did it, and he's rubbish as we all know. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Hope he does well, cruel injury he suffered and hasn't really gotten close to being the player he was before it. Not sure WBA style will suit him but hope he finds form, confidence and goals......oh and can keep his family off Twitter as it wouldn't be a wise move to have them slag off Pulis when he's dropped or out of the starting eleven Just so long as he doesn't start a naked fight in the dressing room, like another of our ex-strikers allegedly did. Good luck Jay. He was been 'back' from his knee injury for 2 years now and still not got going, whatever he does from now on, you can't say we didn't give him time. This is a good decision for both parties, I hope a fresh start at WBA does him some good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Never rated him for a single second, even at his 'best'. Championship standard IMHO. Great bit of buisness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 I assume we'll be bringing in another attacker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 I assume we'll be bringing in another attacker? I would guess not, I reckon Gabbi and Gallagher are the replacements. That said I wouldn't be upset to see Long and/or Austin leave if we could get someone better/fitter in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 If he's first choice guess we'll find out if he was a one season wonder or not. It all clicked for him under Mopo, but the season before and ever since he was decidedly average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Never a convincing finisher at the best of times. Good money, especially with his injury record and post-injury form. Hope we can still mug someone into over-paying for Shane Long's pace and hard work before the summer is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints Fan Dan Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Fantastic deal for us. £12m for a crocked player with zero confidence is amazing business. I hope he does well at WBA but he only had one good season for us. He never was the most confident lad and that was why he has been so poor the last couple of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 A player I feel a bit sorry for. When he signed I was pleased, signing one of the best (if not the best) talent in the Championship. (I like that model.) He was excellent before his injury, on the cusp of going got to the World Cup, wanted by Spurs, then the agony of that injury arrives. Since then he's lost his pace, but you can see the intelligence is still there, the instinctive goal against Bournemouth a case in point. But we can't go into yet another season saying "I hope he comes good this season" when potentially £15 million is on the table and he wants out. I'd like to see him come good again but I fear he's on the downward spiral. £12 million in the bank for our 4th choice striker and the risk is now with WBA. I'll take that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 If he's first choice guess we'll find out if he was a one season wonder or not. It all clicked for him under Mopo, but the season before and ever since he was decidedly average. This but obviously the injury did neither Jay or us any favours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Seems a good deal for all parties. Since his injury he hasn't seemed anywhere as effective as well as the fact we haven't used him out wide where he was at his most effective for us. Now we've got Gallagher he was obvious candidate we could move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Nice lad such a shame for both him and the club as it turned out; hopefully a fresh start will kickstart his career. Still feel if Clueless had given him a proper run out then he was still our most potent threat until Manola, given he was more mobile than CA and never missed as many as Shane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc1976 Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Good business for a non scoring striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Wish him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 A really classy player, but still not operating on quite the same level he was. Really hope he gets it back, he was a joy to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Never understood why we offered him a new contract when we did, but now I know, it was to ensure we protected our investment and allow us to recoup the transfer fee at some point. Very good decision. The extra wages spent as part of the contract now are recouped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 2 July, 2017 Share Posted 2 July, 2017 Thanks for the one good season but no doubt in my mind if he had remained injury free he'd have jumped ship at the first chance that summer. yep was all ready to do so and join Poch. I know this as at that time as I knew somebody who socialised with him regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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