Fonte rumour is very strong

[St.Patrik]

According to the echo offcourse.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4840710.Fonte_in_line_for_St_Mary_s_move_/?ref=rss

[S-Clarke]

they've just rehashed reports from the Mirror, the south london echo and clubcall etc.

Nothing new at all unfort - the echo aren't ITK due to their ban from St Mary's anyway.

[Glasgow_Saint]

wery wery close

[Dig Dig]

Lots of noise about both Ward and Fonte but who would you prefer?

I havn't seen much of either player but the Coventry fans seem to rave about Ward so I'd love to see him sign. I wouldn't be upset by either though!

[saintmonkey1979]

Lots of noise about both Ward and Fonte but who would you prefer?

I havn't seen much of either player but the Coventry fans seem to rave about Ward so I'd love to see him sign. I wouldn't be upset by either though!

Or both. Maybe i'm just being greedy though

[thorpie the sinner]

Pretty strong thing to say that he is having a medical if theres nothing it! I for one am watching this space

[Dig Dig]

Or both. Maybe i'm just being greedy though

Would be amazing!

[St.Patrik]

Only because The Echo is banned from St.Marys doesn´t mean that they can´t speak to AP or other staff really to get information.

[Scudamore]

Cortese is wooing him as we speak. He's wery close to sealing the deal.

http://mooreslore.corante.com/archives/images/bugs%20bunny%20elmer%20fudd.jpg

[S-Clarke]

Only because The Echo is banned from St.Marys doesn´t mean that they can´t speak to AP or other staff really to get information.

this is where they got the medical info from -

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Southampton-agree-1-2m-deal-for-Crystal-Palace-star-article280563.html

i'm not sure how reliable the mirror site is tbf, but i must admit it is looking probable.

[saintray]

Has anyone seen his missus??? Fit as ****! Hope he signs :) :)
http://www.ok.co.uk/food/view/14883/Nicola-T-and-Cassie-Sumner/

[thorpie the sinner]

The mighty rocket is saying Fontes should be signed by midday on 606 and Elliot Ward may be unveiled to!! Ah, the power of rumour......

[JackanorySFC]

Forte deal is almost signed, has been in the pipeline for ages apparently.

How do I know this? I'm good mates with another player we have had a bid accepted for and he's mates with Forte (different club though). This player will be our biggest signing of January (unless we go crazy) and will cause a stir as people are expecting him to be signed by a prem club and go up a division rather than drop one.

No, not saying who as he's a good mate and don't want to f*ck this up for him. Hopefully deal will be done in next 2/3 days. If admin want to email me and ask me I don't mind letting you know. What i will say is this player is massively impressed with Saints, both the Manager and the Owners, and we're getting a reputation amongst other clubs as the one with the most potential outside the premiership for the next 2/3 years, oh and we're known for having "loadsa money" too!

[once_bitterne]

Not another Portugeser! *shudder* We were desperately in need in a CB when Gormless George Barley sp unked best part of a milion on 'Pele'!!! I would prefer Ward as he seems a better all round player and more suited the style of play in L1. Having said that at least Fonte has experience of the English game unlike Monteiro who couldn't even pick out England on a map.

[S-Clarke]

Not another Portugeser! *shudder* We were desperately in need in a CB when Gormless George Barley sp unked best part of a milion on 'Pele'!!! I would prefer Ward as he seems a better all round player and more suited the style of play in L1. Having said that at least Fonte has experience of the English game unlike Monteiro who couldn't even pick out England on a map.

sounds like we could be getting both anyway ;)

[Brussels Saint]

Has anyone seen his missus??? Fit as ****! Hope he signs :) :)
http://www.ok.co.uk/food/view/14883/Nicola-T-and-Cassie-Sumner/

Excellent....all been a bit quiet on this front since Mario Licka left.......

[saintrich]

Forte


Err..

[JRM]

Forte deal is almost signed, has been in the pipeline for ages apparently.

How do I know this? I'm good mates with another player we have had a bid accepted for and he's mates with Forte (different club though). This player will be our biggest signing of January (unless we go crazy) and will cause a stir as people are expecting him to be signed by a prem club and go up a division rather than drop one.

No, not saying who as he's a good mate and don't want to f*ck this up for him. Hopefully deal will be done in next 2/3 days. If admin want to email me and ask me I don't mind letting you know. What i will say is this player is massively impressed with Saints, both the Manager and the Owners, and we're getting a reputation amongst other clubs as the one with the most potential outside the premiership for the next 2/3 years, oh and we're known for having "loadsa money" too!

Would be superb to have two signings before Millwall away, can't see much happening for the next week due to snow, and clubs are bound to take a while in negotiations with another 3 weeks of the window still to go. Will be interesting if we make a couple of "big signings" if we then let others leave.

[Sour Mash]

Forte deal is almost signed, has been in the pipeline for ages apparently.

How do I know this? I'm good mates with another player we have had a bid accepted for and he's mates with Forte (different club though). This player will be our biggest signing of January (unless we go crazy) and will cause a stir as people are expecting him to be signed by a prem club and go up a division rather than drop one.

No, not saying who as he's a good mate and don't want to f*ck this up for him. Hopefully deal will be done in next 2/3 days. If admin want to email me and ask me I don't mind letting you know. What i will say is this player is massively impressed with Saints, both the Manager and the Owners, and we're getting a reputation amongst other clubs as the one with the most potential outside the premiership for the next 2/3 years, oh and we're known for having "loadsa money" too!

Will be absolute quality if all that is true (and yes I know who you are talking about!). Fingers crossed these signings go through without a hitch and we make a real push for promotion this year.

[Glasgow_Saint]

Forte deal is almost signed, has been in the pipeline for ages apparently.

How do I know this? I'm good mates with another player we have had a bid accepted for and he's mates with Forte (different club though). This player will be our biggest signing of January (unless we go crazy) and will cause a stir as people are expecting him to be signed by a prem club and go up a division rather than drop one.

No, not saying who as he's a good mate and don't want to f*ck this up for him. Hopefully deal will be done in next 2/3 days. If admin want to email me and ask me I don't mind letting you know. What i will say is this player is massively impressed with Saints, both the Manager and the Owners, and we're getting a reputation amongst other clubs as the one with the most potential outside the premiership for the next 2/3 years, oh and we're known for having "loadsa money" too!

Hey Jackanory, tell us another story!!

[dubai_phil]

Will be absolute quality if all that is true (and yes I know who you are talking about!). Fingers crossed these signings go through without a hitch and we make a real push for promotion this year.

The MF rumour perhaps?

[Smirking_Saint]

Hmm, sounds promising up front, hope this is not just a load of bull.

Any news what position this other player plays ??

[Scudamore]

Not another Portugeser! *shudder* We were desperately in need in a CB when Gormless George Barley sp unked best part of a milion on 'Pele'!!! I would prefer Ward as he seems a better all round player and more suited the style of play in L1. Having said that at least Fonte has experience of the English game unlike Monteiro who couldn't even pick out England on a map.

All Portugese players are like Pele.

[Glasgow_Saint]

The MF rumour perhaps?

MF? :confused:


Edit - got it! (Cant see that happening!)

[opthomps]

Has anyone seen his missus??? Fit as ****! Hope he signs :) :)
http://www.ok.co.uk/food/view/14883/Nicola-T-and-Cassie-Sumner/

She is delicious. What on earth are you doing reading ok though man?

[saintray]

Nigel Reo- Coker????

[thorpie the sinner]

The MF rumour perhaps?

Martin Foyle lol??????

[georgeismyname]

This might be a stupid question but...
who is MF???!!

[Thedelldays]

will people now accept we are the "man city" of league 1...

[iansums]

Forte deal is almost signed, has been in the pipeline for ages apparently.

How do I know this? I'm good mates with another player we have had a bid accepted for and he's mates with Forte (different club though). This player will be our biggest signing of January (unless we go crazy) and will cause a stir as people are expecting him to be signed by a prem club and go up a division rather than drop one.

No, not saying who as he's a good mate and don't want to f*ck this up for him. Hopefully deal will be done in next 2/3 days. If admin want to email me and ask me I don't mind letting you know. What i will say is this player is massively impressed with Saints, both the Manager and the Owners, and we're getting a reputation amongst other clubs as the one with the most potential outside the premiership for the next 2/3 years, oh and we're known for having "loadsa money" too!

At least tell us if he is a defender, midfielder or attacker.

[Glasgow_Saint]

This might be a stupid question but...
who is MF???!!

Think 'Pearson'

[Glasgow_Saint]

will people now accept we are the "man city" of league 1...

Yes I accept.

[Thedelldays]

micky failka..?

[thorpie the sinner]

If Ward signs as well, we will have 4 decent centre backs.......and Thomas lol

[Under Weststand]

If we managed to get either Ward or Forte it would be good, but both would be Awesome, & send out a real message of intent. Exiting times at the moment, long may it continue.

[derry]

Fryatt?

[Glasgow_Saint]

Fryatt?

Will NEVER happen

[thorpie the sinner]

Will NEVER happen

Never say Never Glasgow!!!!!

[Red&White]

Cortese is wooing him as we speak. He's wery close to sealing the deal.

http://mooreslore.corante.com/archives/images/bugs%20bunny%20elmer%20fudd.jpg

Now that was wery wery funny :D

[Hopkins]

Is it Fonte or Forte? Jackanory seems to think its Forte, everyone else Fonte.

[Avenue Saint]

http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/eagleeye/4841007.Fonte_turns_down_Southampton_move/

[St.Patrik]

This link says he turned Saints down and are training in London today - im confused now...
http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/eagleeye/4841007.Fonte_turns_down_Southampton_move/

[thorpie the sinner]

Well, it wouldn't be Saints if we had a player in two places at once lol!!

[S-Clarke]

Another success story for Rocket Swanie then.

[thorpie the sinner]

Strange though, he said, people were leaving to get the photos etc from his office!! More to come I feel

[Saint_lambden]

http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/eagleeye/4841007.Fonte_turns_down_Southampton_move/

Hmmm , that doesn't sound promising but there are conflicting reports ATM so we will have to wait and see :)

One of them is telling porkies! :---)

[Smirking_Saint]

Surely they would know if he was at the palace training ground

[saintjay77]

This link says he turned Saints down and are training in London today - im confused now...
http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/eagleeye/4841007.Fonte_turns_down_Southampton_move/

Could save us a few quid in transfer fee if we go back for him next week. With the money we save in transfer fee we may offer more in wages or bonus'.

If he is holing out for more money I would prolly tell him to get stuffed as I suspect Pards will have an input on what a player may be worth so trust the club will be offering wages within reason compared to what the business can sustain. Dont want any pre-madona's wasting cash like before.

[S-Clarke]

Strange though, he said, people were leaving to get the photos etc from his office!! More to come I feel

I don't think he's ever been right!

i'm really not sure where he works/what he does, but he only comes alive on 606 during the transfer window!

tbh i don't think anyone is ITK other than the players and pards/nicola etc - i've had people tell me things, it's probably right in some aspects but you can never be too sure unless it's from the hourses mouth.

[Smirking_Saint]

I don't think he's ever been right!

i'm really not sure where he works/what he does, but he only comes alive on 606 during the transfer window!

tbh i don't think anyone is ITK other than the players and pards/nicola etc - i've had people tell me things, it's probably right in some aspects but you can never be too sure unless it's from the hourses mouth.

Things happen so quick in football, a rumour handed down by a supposed ITK mate can be completely redundant an hour or so later, and often clubs are working on deals that will never come to light etc.

TBH, unless you have eyes on the players signing the bloody contract you have a massive chance of looking like a tit with these sorts of rumours.

[saintrich]

The rumour isn't strong at all, it's just the Echo copying and pasting other articles. All of the papers local to Crystal Palace have never mentioned a deal was even close.

[John B]

The rumour isn't strong at all, it's just the Echo copying and pasting other articles. All of the papers local to Crystal Palace have never mentioned a deal was even close.

Yes as qouted before

http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/eagleeye/4841007.Fonte_turns_down_Southampton_move/

Updated this morning less than an hour ago

[david in sweden]

Yes as qouted before

http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/sport/eagleeye/4841007.Fonte_turns_down_Southampton_move/

Updated this morning less than an hour ago

OK we wait till Palace can't pay wages next week.. and get him for nothing !

[Smirking_Saint]

OK we wait till Palace can't pay wages next week.. and get him for nothing !

does it work like that ??

Surely if so half of pompey would be off by now

[jam]

OK we wait till Palace can't pay wages next week.. and get him for nothing !

But if he turned us down today, why do you think he'd sign a deal next week?

[saintjay77]

But if he turned us down today, why do you think he'd sign a deal next week?

if he hasnt been paid by palace by then his contract says he can walk away on a free transfer. Puts him in a better position to negotiate better wages.

[St_Tel49]

will people now accept we are the "man city" of league 1...

You are the only one who seems to have a problem with it.

[Ash]

will people now accept we are the "man city" of league 1...
You had me at will.

[John B]

will people now accept we are the "man city" of league 1...

No because nobody wants to come to us at the moment

[saint_mears]

The Echo looks to have totally copied other newspapers ! LOL

desperation tabloid me up

[Smirking_Saint]

No because nobody wants to come to us at the moment

Not many massive transfers want to go to citeh either

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Am being told he has gone..........


an "ITK"!!! palace fan on their forums ;)

[John B]

Not many massive transfers want to go to citeh either

So how much have they spent on transfers in the last year?

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Am being told he has gone..........


an "ITK"!!! palace fan on their forums ;)

No, surely we aren't going to be saying, rocket is right after all!!!!! maybe he drove down after training, that way everyone is right lol!!!!

[Smirking_Saint]

So how much have they spent on transfers in the last year?

Yeah, but how many would you say are at premiership, champs league winning potential ?

With the exception of perhaps Barry and robinho at first before he turned out to be not suited to the league ??

[S-Clarke]

lol i love this one

''This is going to sound like i'm WUMing you but i'm not. A hairy looking fella in a big black 4 by 4 pulled up outside the "Hungry Horse" and asked him if he could direct him to Staplewood.

[John B]

Yeah, but how many would you say are at premiership, champs league winning potential ?

With the exception of perhaps Barry and robinho at first before he turned out to be not suited to the league ??

So what - nothing to do with the fact lots of players want to go to Man City

[Arizona]

Both would be nice, then we could go into a season with a settled defence for the first time since 2003. If we only got one now, we'd need another in summer to replace Perry.

[jam]

if he hasnt been paid by palace by then his contract says he can walk away on a free transfer. Puts him in a better position to negotiate better wages.

And also pick and choose from lots of other clubs who will suddenly become interested if he is as god as all that.

I'm assuming we are offering good wages as it is. Would NC and AP want to break any wage structure that we have and risk unsettling other players?

[Saints foreva]

Why is there like 3 threads on a transfer that probably won't happen?

[Smirking_Saint]

So what - nothing to do with the fact lots of players want to go to Man City

Thats my point, i expect there are many a player that would wish to put pen to paper at saints but how many at a level that would improve the team ??

At league one standards then yes we are the financial powerhouses in this division and probably the CCC as well.

As was seen at city they tried to get the best and couldn't, like it was for hughes it will be AP's job to sell the ambition, potential and dream to players and attempt not to be lumbered with players here just for a pay day.

[Saints67]

Why is there like 3 threads on a transfer that probably won't happen?
I'm going to whack you over the head with a big stick, down negative man, down :)

[Minty]

I can only see two... although that is still one more than is necessary.

[so22saint]

You had me at will.

First time I've actually LOL'd at a posting for ages

[Smirking_Saint]

The palace board is alive with the beliefs that he has moved to us........ please let this be true