david in sweden Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 .or so it seems. After over 400 posts and almost 20,000 visits to the thread. There never was a deal on for Stock. O'Driscoll sounds pretty pi**ed off that the story may be unsettling his team and the player may think the club is trying to sell him behind his back :mad: and Pardew though asked - has never even hinted that he wanted, or has even bid for the player, or even wants to. A report on one site said Saints had a offer of 800K rejected by Donnies.:confused: and the clubs couldn't agree on a valuation. Either O'Driscoll and Pardew are the world's best poker players, or such items as this should never have seen the light of day. Now every former-player, or discarded Academy lad will be tipped to return to their "spiritual home " when in fact, most of them weren't even born in the county. I don't normally lose my cool but this type of time-wasting theads that doesn't even amount to... a sniff of a rumour, really gets up my craw. Some people must feel good to spread such groundless rubbish but I think it's just plain stupid. Is there anywhere in the football world where people value the TRUTH ? RANT NOT OVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Pardew has publicly expressed his interest in Stock in a live BBC Radio Solent interview. It is not a random rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 I guess you didn't find the Taking Stock headline on the OS funny either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 19 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 19 January, 2010 (edited) Pardew has publicly expressed his interest in Stock in a live BBC Radio Solent interview. It is not a random rumour. I obviously didn't hear that ..what EXACTLY did he say ? .or what words did the reporter put in his mouth? Edited 19 January, 2010 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eesti matty Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 I guess you didn't find the Taking Stock headline on the OS funny either? I must say that I did wonder what that news piece was about! I guess it has probably received more hits than most news articles about the megastore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 (edited) I obviously didn't here that ..what EXACTLY did he say ? .or what words did the reporter put in his mouth? Reporter didn't put any words in his mouth. Pardew said he is interested in Stock and that Saints and Doncaster's valuations of Stock are still some way apart. I think Stock will be at Saints by the end of the window. O'Driscoll has said that no-one has talked to him about Stock and that the press should talk to him or Pardew, not realising that Pardew had at that point already given an interview to the BBC. It would seem O'Driscoll is either lying or the talking has gone on above his head without his knowledge. Are you going to retract the opening post now? Edited 19 January, 2010 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Clearly there is something going on even if it doesn't come off, why start a new thread?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yate Saint Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 I guess you didn't find the Taking Stock headline on the OS funny either? Big Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 David is ANGRY. BUT, Pardew has stated his interest, and whilst no official bid has been made, I still reckon there is something going on behind the scenes, away from ITK's and rumour merchants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 A thread on a football forum really makes you lose your cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 It's not a rumour david.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Rumour on fans forum wide of the mark shock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Rumour threads are what makes SaintsWeb SaintsWeb. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesaint Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 If it was going to happen we would not of heard anything about it. Thats how NC has worked so far and i don't see why this should be any different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven on the wing Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 I thought I heard AP say on Solent that "we couldnot match Doncasters valuation for Stock who is their captain and best player". Sounds as though he rates him to me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Talk about an over reaction. **** me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Oh dear. That is all I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Has Skacel signed yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 19 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Reporter didn't put any words in his mouth. Pardew said he is interested in Stock and that Saints and Doncaster's valuations of Stock are still some way apart. I think Stock will be at Saints by the end of the window. O'Driscoll has said that no-one has talked to him about Stock and that the press should talk to him or Pardew, not realising that Pardew had at that point already given an interview to the BBC. It would seem O'Driscoll is either lying or the talking has gone on above his head without his knowledge. Are you going to retract the opening post now? After he signs, I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 19 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 19 January, 2010 (edited) I thought I heard AP say on Solent that "we could not match Doncasters valuation for Stock who is their captain and best player". Sounds as though he rates him to me ! That's exactly what I heard too, but was he merely commenting on the fact that Stock is their best / most valuable player and that we would not be willing to pay such a high price, or his way of avoiding the question about a bid?. O'Driscoll is quoted on several sites as saying that they've had no offers / discussions - but does that also mean they've had no enquiries ? He is quoted on SSN and BBC Sheffield interview saying" he has had no dicussions or enquiries, and the whole thing is a ruse from the newspapers who want to sell copies " either way, its a long way from our own local Echo's assertion that we bid £800K and Donnie refused it ! Edited 19 January, 2010 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiesaint Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 See the Stock thread where it is clarified that Pardew said nothing of the sort. To paraphrase what he did say, he said something like 'we would be interested in stock if we could afford him, but we can't so we're not.' Now move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 See the Stock thread where it is clarified that Pardew said nothing of the sort. To paraphrase what he did say, he said something like 'we would be interested in stock if we could afford him, but we can't so we're not.' Now move on. sticking with it thanks! I am forever hopeful...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiesaint Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Well, I have to say you have a commendable sense of optimism thorpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Well, I have to say you have a commendable sense of optimism thorpie just feels right to me Yorkie!!! And while I am at it, Dannsy would do as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 .or so it seems. After over 400 posts and almost 20,000 visits to the thread. There never was a deal on for Stock. O'Driscoll sounds pretty pi**ed off that the story may be unsettling his team and the player may think the club is trying to sell him behind his back :mad: and Pardew though asked - has never even hinted that he wanted, or has even bid for the player, or even wants to. A report on one site said Saints had a offer of 800K rejected by Donnies.:confused: and the clubs couldn't agree on a valuation. Either O'Driscoll and Pardew are the world's best poker players, or such items as this should never have seen the light of day. Now every former-player, or discarded Academy lad will be tipped to return to their "spiritual home " when in fact, most of them weren't even born in the county. I don't normally lose my cool but this type of time-wasting theads that doesn't even amount to... a sniff of a rumour, really gets up my craw. Some people must feel good to spread such groundless rubbish but I think it's just plain stupid. Is there anywhere in the football world where people value the TRUTH ? RANT NOT OVER! ...so another thread was needed because? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 This is as nearly as funny as the old codger thread. Tee hee heee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 19 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 19 January, 2010 (edited) I guess you didn't find the Taking Stock headline on the OS funny either? Actually I thought the headline was hunourous, and up to the normal standard of humour we get on the site, HOWEVER I may be in the minority, but reading throught the other 435 posts on that thread, I think a few more people are pretty pi**ed, too Personally, I don't care if we sign him or not. There must be other players who could do equally well / better. Just the whole mad circus seems ridiculous to me. Like everyone else I have to replace my F5 key more often and it's ...annoying ! Wouldn't it be nice to get some REAL facts sometime ? Edited 19 January, 2010 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 19 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 19 January, 2010 A thread on a football forum really makes you lose your cool? Frustrated more like...somewhat disappointed that it's gone on so long before it has to be denied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 19 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 19 January, 2010 This is as nearly as funny as the old codger thread. Tee hee heee. ...and ...you don't have an opinion ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Seems quite clear to me, Pardew and O'Driscoll have not been involved, but Cortese made an enquiry to the Donny Chief Exec (or whatever his title is) to make an enquiry about Stock. Donny CE told him he would cost £x, Cortese said thanks, but no thanks, told Pardew and that was that. This goes on all the time, its not unusual, its how negotiations start. No formal bid was made, neither manager was involved directly because it didn't get that far. The only question is who leaked the story, because clearly someone did. I would suggest Stock's agent would be a likely candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 we had real facts about Stock, the OP has obvsiouly chosen to ignore them. There was contact, there was positive feeling that a deal could be done, Stock was hopeful. Those are the facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 we had real facts about Stock, the OP has obvsiouly chosen to ignore them. There was contact, there was positive feeling that a deal could be done, Stock was hopeful. Those are the facts.I love that phrase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 I love that phrase Well, it needed that adjective as some people round here seem to have forgotten what a fact is! See the OP for further info ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 .or so it seems. After over 400 posts and almost 20,000 visits to the thread. There never was a deal on for Stock. O'Driscoll sounds pretty pi**ed off that the story may be unsettling his team and the player may think the club is trying to sell him behind his back :mad: and Pardew though asked - has never even hinted that he wanted, or has even bid for the player, or even wants to. A report on one site said Saints had a offer of 800K rejected by Donnies.:confused: and the clubs couldn't agree on a valuation. Either O'Driscoll and Pardew are the world's best poker players, or such items as this should never have seen the light of day. Now every former-player, or discarded Academy lad will be tipped to return to their "spiritual home " when in fact, most of them weren't even born in the county. I don't normally lose my cool but this type of time-wasting theads that doesn't even amount to... a sniff of a rumour, really gets up my craw. Some people must feel good to spread such groundless rubbish but I think it's just plain stupid. Is there anywhere in the football world where people value the TRUTH ? RANT NOT OVER! Go and have a lie down in a dark room, for a long, long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 19 January, 2010 Author Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Go and have a lie down in a dark room, for a long, long time. I tried... it didn't work :smt015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 19 January, 2010 Share Posted 19 January, 2010 Are the long dark days in Sweden getting to you mate chill out mate, it'll be what it'll be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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