January Transfer Thread: Speculation, Lies, Absolute Cr*p and Bosman Rumours

[Clampy]

We didn't release Maloney he wanted to leave. A Bid for him wouldn't be the worst thing.

I suggested him a while ago. I might be wrong but i think he's just signed a new contract with Wigan.

[eastie]

Believe me the money is there and everyone is waiting for lambert to spend it -

Only if one chooses to believe that the son of a director who didn't really seem to know very much about the running of the club before actually knows anything now.

No idea what you are referring to but have you seen lambert on tv saying himself its his decision not to spend so far or read the quotes above from his conference ?

Maybe he doesnt want to bring in someone in high wages or who he doesnt think will gel with the group he is trying to build but to attract quality experienced players we need to compete with other clubs on wages offered.

With the clubs present league position ,maybe its hard to attract players of quality.

[eastie]

We didn't release Maloney he wanted to leave. A Bid for him wouldn't be the worst thing.

I suggested him a while ago. I might be wrong but i think he's just signed a new contract with Wigan.

Another player blanked by mon - he did an article saying o neill never spoke to him during his last 5 months at the club , similar to sorensen.

[David_Nab]

We didn't release Maloney he wanted to leave. A Bid for him wouldn't be the worst thing.

I suggested him a while ago. I might be wrong but i think he's just signed a new contract with Wigan.

Another player blanked by mon - he did an article saying o neill never spoke to him during his last 5 months at the club , similar to sorensen.

Yeah he fell out with MON over a chance he missed in a game as I recall.Was a good little player for us and has been very good for Wigan

[N'ZMAV]

Yes, I'm looking forward to Wayne Routledge and Shaun Maloney.

Both players that were once deemed not good enough for Villa and released, just how far we have fallen!

Aaron Hughes and Steve Sidwell would also walk into this team.

[PaulTheVillan]

Yes, I'm looking forward to Wayne Routledge and Shaun Maloney.

Both players that were once deemed not good enough for Villa and released, just how far we have fallen!

Aaron Hughes and Steve Sidwell would also walk into this team.

Maybe Tommy Hitz, NRC and Peter Whittingham.

Why not even see what Nicky Shorey and Luke Young are doing these days?

[pauliewalnuts]

Yes, I'm looking forward to Wayne Routledge and Shaun Maloney.

Both players that were once deemed not good enough for Villa and released, just how far we have fallen!

Aaron Hughes and Steve Sidwell would also walk into this team.

Maybe Tommy Hitz, NRC and Peter Whittingham.

Why not even see what Nicky Shorey and Luke Young are doing these days?

Last time I saw Shorey, he was doing quite well against us for Reading.

[eastie]

Really think bennett could be a useful left sided midfielder .

[achilles]

Really think bennett could be a useful left sided midfielder .

He certainly isn't proving himself at left back... at the moment!

[eastie]

Really think bennett could be a useful left sided midfielder .

He certainly isn't proving himself at left back... at the moment!

Good going forward but he gets caught out of position too much defensively .

[Dave Clark Five]

We didn't release Maloney he wanted to leave. A Bid for him wouldn't be the worst thing.

I suggested him a while ago. I might be wrong but i think he's just signed a new contract with
Wigan.

Another player blanked by mon - he did an article saying o neill never spoke to him during his last 5 months at the club , similar to sorensen.

Similar to how he hadn't spoken to Lerner for ages as well.

[Grande Pablo]

Bloody hell.  Whilst were at it let's track down Fabio Ferraresi, Richard Walker & Martin Carrtuhers.  We need to move on...& understand nothing is going to happen.

[mr woo]

I read an article the other day written by a football agent. In it, he was saying how quiet he and other agents have been thus far in this window. He then went on to explain the probable reasons for this being so.

It seems that early in the window, clubs that make enquiries for players are often quoted inflated prices, both in terms of fees and wages. This is because the agent (and selling club) know a desperate club (e.g. QPR) will panic, pay what it takes, and the other three parties all make themselves a nice little wedge. The more savvy club, however, will bide its time...

As the lull of mid January passes, and the window draws to a close, the balance of power shifts to the buying club. The player could miss out on his signing -on fee, the agent loses his bonus, and the selling club are in danger of paying an unhappy players wages for another six months. All of a sudden, those rigid figures quoted on Jan 1st become negotiable.

I just hope it explains the reason we're taking things to the wire - and to be fair we do have a history of playing the market this way - because it doesn't take a genius to know what will happen if we do nothing in the next four days.

[Fernando Partridge]

I read an article the other day written by a football agent. In it, he was saying how quiet he and other agents have been thus far in this window. He then went on to explain the probable reasons for this being so.

It seems that early in the window, clubs that make enquiries for players are often quoted inflated prices, both in terms of fees and wages. This is because the agent (and selling club) know a desperate club (e.g. QPR) will panic, pay what it takes, and the other three parties all make themselves a nice little wedge. The more savvy club, however, will bide its time...

As the lull of mid January passes, and the window draws to a close, the balance of power shifts to the buying club. The player could miss out on his signing -on fee, the agent loses his bonus, and the selling club are in danger of paying an unhappy players wages for another six months. All of a sudden, those rigid figures quoted on Jan 1st become negotiable.

I just hope it explains the reason we're taking things to the wire - and to be fair we do have a history of playing the market this way - because it doesn't take a genius to know what will happen if we do nothing in the next four days.

quite right. Also speaking of geniuses Wenger says that 90 % of deals are done in final week of window. And that alot of activity happens last 48 hours. So expect to see business for many clubs that want players happen! There is also the factor of matches on Tuesday and Wednesday for all prem clubs.   

[eastie]

Your right fernando - it tends to have a domino effect and one move can often trigger several others.