Tac-tics Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Rumour up in Coventry Southampton have made an offer for Elliot Ward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Sounds a bit unlikely to me. About to enter his prime playing time and dropping down a division? Unless the money is too tempting then I cannot see this happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 3 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Coleman does not want him. Source is someone I trust, wonder if the bid is tempting enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Would love this signing to be honest, him and Jaidi in centre of defence is mouth watering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 An aweful lot of talk is coming out of this rumour, i am with Tac-tics, something is happening. I for one would be very happy with this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 He's obviously going somewhere and I see no reason why it shouldn't be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Coleman does not want him. Source is someone I trust, wonder if the bid is tempting enough. Well it would be a clear intent signing by AP/NC if true and it comes off. Just difficult to believe we have that kind of pulling power just yet. Is he out of contract then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Ward was in the youth team at West Ham when Pardew was manager, giving this "rumour" even more credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 £150k, bargain :smt041 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 £150k, bargain :smt041 Sauce?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Notts Co. I think were after him last Nov. but he refused the loan move at which time Coleman did say something might happen in January. I guess if the money is right this rumour might have some legs. Exciting if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Notts Co. I think were after him last Nov. but he refused the loan move at which time Coleman did say something might happen in January. I guess if the money is right this rumour might have some legs. Exciting if true. Indeed. Coleman's exact words were "Elliott has turned down the chance to move, albeit on loan, but something might happen in January. I have discussed the situation with Elliott and he is down the pecking order so something may happen." Could be another great signing by Pards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Old article, but shows it is more than just a random internet rumour and there "may" have been past interest. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/football-rumours-gossip/2009/11/20/elliott-ward-being-tracked-by-three-clubs-92746-25212872/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Rumour up in Coventry Southampton have made an offer for Elliot Ward. Where's your 'don't blame the messenger'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 3 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Where's your 'don't blame the messenger'? Because I know this is right, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Because I know this is right, again. So we've definitely made the bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 3 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 January, 2010 So we've definitely made the bid? Definitely made an offer. I imagine it wont be the best offer, as Pards said, He is testing the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 So Chris Lines and Elliot Ward the couple of bids Pardew was talking about after the game? Sounds like a good start to the transfer window if true. Hopefully a striker like Lee Barnard or Simeon Jackson to follow and possibly another right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Because I know this is right, again. You ve just seen him havent you (ala ricky lambert) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Deffinately made an offer. I imagine it wont be the best offer, as Pards said, He is testing the market. Excellent. Let the fun begin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 3 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 January, 2010 You ve just seen him havent you (ala ricky lambert) No chap, not working with Saints till next season. Very reliable source, who I re-woke up just to double check for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 I re-woke up just to double check for you guys. Bet he was happy Who is the other bid for then in Pardew's couple of bids he revealed? Chris Lines? What about any other deals or maybe the areas Pardew want to improve? Striker? Barnard/Jackson? Right back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 I have heard this rumour, i can back up for young tic tacs. Also, the chris lines rumour is gathering pace, but the ward one is the big one ATM. Not the only mutterings in the halls but the only loud ones that are about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Nice one matey. awake the man in an emergence lol keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 While it seems like it would be a good signing, if it is true, I seem to remember Ward was the Coventry penalty taker usually. Did he take that terrible penalty against us last season by any chance? If he did that should be his name off the penalty shootout business if we are to bump into one of those again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 While it seems like it would be a good signing, if it is true, I seem to remember Ward was the Coventry penalty taker usually. Did he take that terrible penalty against us last season by any chance? If he did that should be his name off the penalty shootout business if we are to bump into one of those again.. Yes it was, still a quality center half in my book. Though, Millwall have the better brother IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcowzer Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Yes it was, still a quality center half in my book. Though, Millwall have the better brother IMO Did he play for Coventry at Nottarf Krap yesterday. i.e. is he cup-tied. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Did he play for Coventry at Nottarf Krap yesterday. i.e. is he cup-tied. ? Was in the squad and so was on the bench but didn't actually come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Despite signing a four-year contract extension with West Ham in August 2005, Ward left the East London club in the summer of 2006, joining Coventry City for £1m. His performances for Coventry have attracted significant interest from Charlton Athletic and Fulham, or even a move back to former club West Ham for reported £2.5 million fees. The speculation heightened when Ward was omitted from the starting line up that faced Bristol City in an F.A. Cup 3rd round tie on 6 January. Coventry manager Micky Adams vehemently denied the rumour that Ward had been dropped to avoid him being cup-tied, but insisted that Ward had picked up a hamstring strain and thus was unfit to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 only wiki! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Sauce?! Someone high in the finance department. Although they're expecting to have to increase the bid (hence the testing the market phrase). Have to admit, I thought I was being wound up when I got the call late last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Bet he was happy Who is the other bid for then in Pardew's couple of bids he revealed? Chris Lines? What about any other deals or maybe the areas Pardew want to improve? Striker? Barnard/Jackson? Right back? we so could do with a winger too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 i can also back this up (not the specifics of the bid, but that we're very very interested in him) a player I've been banging on about for a little while. common knowledge we tried to get him before the loan deadline....and pards was very frustrated. He's worked with Pardew at west ham, when eh was coming through the ranks - he's someone that pardew rates highly. TBF he is a top championship CB - all Coventry fans agree and are bemused why he doesn't play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Yes it was, still a quality center half in my book. Though, Millwall have the better brother IMO The older brother is over 30 whereas Elliot Ward is 24 and has his best years ahead of him.Hopefully AP is bringing in some players to build for the future as well as the experience of Jaidi etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 some views from cov. fans: '' hes our best defender, and only one willing to commit himself to tackles and throws himself at the ball thats what the defence misses'' ''I don't begrudge Ward hanging on for a pay day in the Summer. He has been treated dreadfully by Coleman and must be fuming that he is not getting a game ahead of some of the dross (e.g. Barnett) above him in the pecking order.'' ''If I remember rightly Ward cost us £1 million and we are about to lose him for nothing in the summer, or next to nothing in January. If CC was so keen to get rid of him (as he obviously is) we should have done it long ago for a decent fee. ''Elliott Ward has never had a fair crack of the whip from Coleman. Why we had to loan Barnett for instance when Ward is a far better player,scores odd goals and penalties is beyond me.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Heard of the player but know little about his strengths weaknesses, any idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 See my post on January signing thread. Looks like it is Elliot Ward then as there is there is a rumour in Coventry. As I said on that thread, Chris Lines of Bristol Rovers is the other one. Pardew is very keen on both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 See my post on January signing thread. Looks like it is Elliot Ward then as there is there is a rumour in Coventry. As I said on that thread, Chris Lines of Bristol Rovers is the other one. Pardew is very keen on both How do you think he will fit Lines into our system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Never heard of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 was he the one that tried that daft penalty against us not so long ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 I heard the Ward rumour from Cov' the week before last. Thought it improbable that a decent CCC player would take the drop down in division, but it looks like I may well be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 How do you think he will fit Lines into our system?No idea, never remember seeing him play but I was told yesterday he was one Pardew was keen on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Isn't Lines a passing, playmaking midfielder - i.e. someone to take over Morgans role and teach him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Could at least start by spelling his name right! Here he is scoring a decent volley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iu1oHaGLHQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Isn't Lines a passing, playmaking midfielder - i.e. someone to take over Morgans role and teach him? he's only 23 and learning the game himself! i think he's more of a Mellis type player, a direct replacement who is more suited to come straight into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 was he the one that tried that daft penalty against us not so long ago he was i think, but normally he is a very consistent taker. He was always cov's pen taker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Isn't Lines a passing, playmaking midfielder - i.e. someone to take over Morgans role and teach him? when we played brizzle rovers at sms...morgan and hammod completely bossed the middle of the park...so I cant see that happening much we were undone down our left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Isn't Lines a passing, playmaking midfielder - i.e. someone to take over Morgans role and teach him? If we're buying Lines to replace Morgan it means that Morgan is leaving, he has nothing to learn from a player like Lines believe you me.He will see it as a personal affront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Could at least start by spelling his name right! Here he is scoring a decent volley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iu1oHaGLHQ I seriously thought about calling you a name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 3 January, 2010 Share Posted 3 January, 2010 Could at least start by spelling his name right! Here he is scoring a decent volley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iu1oHaGLHQ That is probably the sort of video evidence we used to decide on signing Delgado,Chala,and 'the Torpedo'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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