ErwinK1961 Posted 18 May, 2018 Share Posted 18 May, 2018 Note that this article mentions nothing about them being interested in Bertrand Seeing as they survived most of the season without Mendy, I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't that that fussed about pursuing Bertrand. It's Spurs that I worry about, if Rose left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 18 May, 2018 Share Posted 18 May, 2018 Seeing as they survived most of the season without Mendy, I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't that that fussed about pursuing Bertrand. It's Spurs that I worry about, if Rose left. I’ve always felt that Ryan is destined to end up back at Chelsea, if anywhere. He’s clearly still got an affinity with them and the area, be interesting to know whether that’d be enough to stop him going to Spurs though if they came in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 18 May, 2018 Share Posted 18 May, 2018 Note that this article mentions nothing about them being interested in Bertrand I suppose Delph did a good enough job for them. Not sure Liverpool would want him now? Probably too old for Spurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 18 May, 2018 Share Posted 18 May, 2018 So Storrie comes out last week saying they should have sacked Hughes sooner... and then sacks the guy he replaces Hughes with. I think we know where the problem is with at Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 18 May, 2018 Share Posted 18 May, 2018 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/18/west-ham-hold-talks-manuel-pellegrini-managers-job/ Also, the Yaya Toure signing would be the most West Ham signing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 19 May, 2018 Share Posted 19 May, 2018 Agent’s fees are complicating Jonny Evans’ move to Leicester... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5746333/Jonny-Evans-agent-wants-4million-seals-3million-Leicester-West-Brom-defender.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 19 May, 2018 Share Posted 19 May, 2018 Liverpool FC: proudly taking a principled stand against an unscrupulous German club for tapping up one of their players... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/19/liverpool-cancel-borussia-monchengladbach-friendly-rhian-brewster/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackedoff Posted 19 May, 2018 Share Posted 19 May, 2018 Liverpool FC: proudly taking a principled stand against an unscrupulous German club for tapping up one of their players... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/19/liverpool-cancel-borussia-monchengladbach-friendly-rhian-brewster/ I've come across plenty of gross hypocrisy in my life, but Jesus,that is right up there with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 19 May, 2018 Share Posted 19 May, 2018 Liverpool FC: proudly taking a principled stand against an unscrupulous German club for tapping up one of their players... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/19/liverpool-cancel-borussia-monchengladbach-friendly-rhian-brewster/ LOL you couldn't make it up what tossers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 19 May, 2018 Share Posted 19 May, 2018 At the same time they're talking to Justin Kluivert without Ajax' permission.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 19 May, 2018 Author Share Posted 19 May, 2018 Liverpool FC: proudly taking a principled stand against an unscrupulous German club for tapping up one of their players... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/19/liverpool-cancel-borussia-monchengladbach-friendly-rhian-brewster/ Victims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 May, 2018 Share Posted 19 May, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/19/leicester-sign-portugal-porto-defender-ricardo-pereira?CMP=share_btn_tw Interestingly played for Claude at Nice, so maybe he's staying. (Might possibly go for Boufal?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/21/stoke-talks-appoint-gary-rowett-derby-new-manager/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/21/stoke-talks-appoint-gary-rowett-derby-new-manager/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw Interesting. Had a review of Oatcake last pm, and found a few Stoke fans saying, as on here, that a lot of Derby fans known to them would be glad to see the back of him, a hoofball merchant. Thought Les was meant to be one of his admirers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 Had a review of Oatcake last pm, and found a few Stoke fans saying, as on here, that a lot of Derby fans known to them would be glad to see the back of him, a hoofball merchant. Thought Les was meant to be one of his admirers as well. Rowett is a very good choice for down there. He's only just signed a new deal at Derby so I didn't think he'd be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 Rowett is a very good choice for down there. He's only just signed a new deal at Derby so I didn't think he'd be available. He has asked to talk to Stoke... https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2018/05/club-statement-gary-rowett https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44203326 "Derby County Football Club can confirm that Gary Rowett has asked for permission to speak with Stoke City regarding the vacant manager's position. "The club is now in discussion with Stoke regarding the matter and will update our supporters in due course." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 I know it's the same at many clubs, but never understand why it takes relegation to go for someone like Rowett. 'Too risky' in a relegation clash, so opt for Pardew, Hughes, Moyes, Lambert etc. Same with Jokanovic. Stoke tried for him in January. He then signed a new three year contract at Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 I know it's the same at many clubs, but never understand why it takes relegation to go for someone like Rowett. 'Too risky' in a relegation clash, so opt for Pardew, Hughes, Moyes, Lambert etc. Same with Jokanovic. I know what you mean. I think Stoke did want Rowett back in January but couldn't get it done & ended up with Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 Credit to the Stoke board though, if they have firmly identified their target then going back in for him. Contrast this with dither over appointing Puel dither over sacking him, dither over his replacement, then dither again before sacking him. Could also be argued appointing Hughes is the easiest and most convenient option rather than having a strategy in place for identifying a realistic target and and appointing someone as soon as the season ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 I know it's the same at many clubs, but never understand why it takes relegation to go for someone like Rowett. 'Too risky' in a relegation clash, so opt for Pardew, Hughes, Moyes, Lambert etc. Same with Jokanovic.Who is "someone like Rowett"? I know Derby fans that will happily drive him to Stoke. Unambitious, tedious football and scraped the play offs despite plenty of financial backing and a good half season before to settle in. Best comparison is Burley with us. All in all a fair to middling boss, not some undiscovered genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 Arsenal set to appoint Emery. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44203679 (Another one of Les wishlist struck off the options) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 Arsenal set to appoint Emery. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44203679 (Another one of Les wishlist struck off the options) Why would he join Arsenal when he could come here and work with the best midfield in the country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 Why would he join Arsenal when he could come here and work with the best midfield in the country? If only we had the best catering and radio station we used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 21 May, 2018 Share Posted 21 May, 2018 The Telegraph claims that Man City are in talks with Leicester about Mahrez. “intermediary fees” thought to be a stumbling block... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/21/manchester-city-fresh-talks-leicester-signing-riyad-mahrez/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Rowett would be a cracking appointment for Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 22 May, 2018 Author Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Rowett would be a cracking appointment for Stoke. There seems to be a lot of love for rowett around football fandom Can’t think why really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em00jie Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Manuel Pellegrino named as west ham manager this morning Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em00jie Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Manuel Pellegrino named as west ham manager this morning Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkPellegrini that is...even though it's west ham I still wouldn't wish that clown on them. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Pellegrini that is...even though it's west ham I still wouldn't wish that clown on them. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk I like him, he showed class and respect when Pep was appointed behind his back and did a very decent job building out Man City. The City recruitment during his reign was also decent. I think he's an underrated manager and will do well with WHU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkonOkereke Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 West Ham spending that sort of money, ridiculous. They will sign loads of has-beens, yaya etc. Same old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le_tiss Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Think he is a great manager and a good signing for the hammers - Shame as I wanted him for us before Puel - think he will sort them out and unfortunately they wont be near the relegation area next season. Very expensive though and yes they will sign some ****e but their last load of windows have been poor (or ok players but management / system not great!) 'Players signed for 16/17 season... André Ayew - gone Robert Snodgrass - gone (might come back - but I assume Villa will buy him) José Fonte - gone Arthur Masuaku - decent some game / rubbish other ones Edimilson Fernandes - :-| Simone Zaza - gone Jonathan Calleri - gone Gökhan Töre - gone Álvaro Arbeloa - gone Ashley Fletcher - gone Sofiane Feghouli - gone Havard Nordtveit - gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 @TheSunFootball: EXCLUSIVE: Leighton Baines ready to quit Everton after 11 years for 'glamour' move https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6350079/?utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SprnklrSUNOrganic&UTMX=Editorial:TheSunFootball:FBLink:Statement:Sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 BREAKING: Sky sources: Swansea have made Graham Potter their first choice to take over as manager. The Ostersunds head coach could be appointed by the end of the week. #SSN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 The Telegraph claims that Man City are in talks with Leicester about Mahrez. “intermediary fees” thought to be a stumbling block... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/21/manchester-city-fresh-talks-leicester-signing-riyad-mahrez/It's really time the footballing authorities put a cap on agent fees. In fact why not scrap them altogether, stipulate that agents must be paid from the wages of players. Sent from my SM-J330FN using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGalpin Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 It's really time the footballing authorities put a cap on agent fees. In fact why not scrap them altogether, stipulate that agents must be paid from the wages of players. Sent from my SM-J330FN using Tapatalk Because it's not just players who use them. Think a flat % would be much better, say 5% (so a deal rising from £4.5m to £6m should have an agents fee of £225k to £300k for example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Because it's not just players who use them. Think a flat % would be much better, say 5% (so a deal rising from £4.5m to £6m should have an agents fee of £225k to £300k for example). This would be so much better. Would stop people like Jonny Evans' agent from asking for a £4m agent fee from a £3m release clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Brighton have signed Leon Balogun on a free from Mainz. They did some reasonsble business last summer which kept them up & they're starting early again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Spurs might be interesting. I have heard from a little dickie bird that they have been sold and that the paperwork is being completed. £2bn to a NFL franchisee (which I presume includes the new stadium). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Brighton have signed Leon Balogun on a free from Mainz. They did some reasonsble business last summer which kept them up & they're starting early again. Never heard of him. Any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 @stokecity: Stoke City are delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Rowett as the Club’s new manager. #WelcomeGary #SCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 22 May, 2018 Author Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Stoke get relegated, sack their manager and appoint a new one before we sort ourselves out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Stoke get relegated, sack their manager and appoint a new one before we sort ourselves out Reading between the lines it was a done deal in jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Stoke get relegated, sack their manager and appoint a new one before we sort ourselves outIt is now becoming a bit silly that other clubs can sack recruit and announce brand new managers and we can't seem to complete this simple task with a manager that has a car parking space and a monogrammed tracksuit at the club already. Just feels the club have learned fu ck all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 It is now becoming a bit silly that other clubs can sack recruit and announce brand new managers and we can't seem to complete this simple task with a manager that has a car parking space and a monogrammed tracksuit at the club already. Just feels the club have learned fu ck all. Precisely. Doesn't bode well for a summer where we need to act quickly to rectify problems and have a compressed time frame to do it in (WC). Given that article in the Telegraph about how, despite our position, our transfer model was still producing good results (laughable given that it cited the awful Hoedt as a success) I'd say we've learned sweet FA. If we can't sign up an unemployed manager, with a slightly damaged reputation and who as keen to join us as we are supposedly to appoint him then it doesn't bode particularly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 22 May, 2018 Author Share Posted 22 May, 2018 It is now becoming a bit silly that other clubs can sack recruit and announce brand new managers and we can't seem to complete this simple task with a manager that has a car parking space and a monogrammed tracksuit at the club already. Just feels the club have learned fu ck all. If this is saints having a decisive summer and getting business done early.... going to be a stopping transfer window! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 If this is saints having a decisive summer and getting business done early.... going to be a stopping transfer window!It's looking like this year's "We're going to recruit Unai Emery/Thomas Tuchel" is actually "We're going to recruit Mark Hughes". We've even downgraded our unachievable targets... In all seriousness I am sure we will get this done but the fact that WHU and Stoke and others can get on with stuff while we can't is a joke. If we finalise Hughes tomorrow then fine but it's still taken too long and all the behaviours that have fu cked up The last 3 transfer windows are still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 It is now becoming a bit silly that other clubs can sack recruit and announce brand new managers and we can't seem to complete this simple task with a manager that has a car parking space and a monogrammed tracksuit at the club already. Just feels the club have learned fu ck all.It certainly does seem like that yes. All we need now is Hughes to walk away to put the cherry on top and saints will go to radio silence again now doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Les is said to calm and relaxed about the situation - his default mode. In all seriousness, isn’t Hughes meant to be on holiday until Saturday? I’m guessing the delay in announcing is to get all the inevitable media content ready before doing so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 22 May, 2018 Share Posted 22 May, 2018 Not sure how much media content is required for a manager who basically is already our manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 23 May, 2018 Share Posted 23 May, 2018 Announce Arteta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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