Lambert linked with Hull

[Dig Dig]

in today's Guardian football rumours.

 

I'm confident that we will keep him but if he is getting interest from prem clubs it may be hard. Everyone has a price and all that, so how much do you think someone would have to bid fo us to let him go?

 

I think around 3 million would do it.

[hypochondriac]

in today's Guardian football rumours.

 

I'm confident that we will keep him but if he is getting interest from prem clubs it may be hard. Everyone has a price and all that, so how much do you think someone would have to bid fo us to let him go?

 

I think around 3 million would do it.

 

They won't be a prem club when they can buy him.

[S-Clarke]

Why on earth would he (or anyone for that matter) want to go to Hull?

 

and Hull are close to admin and will certainly go into it if they get relegated - so no idea where they'll get the money from.

 

Don't worry about losing lambo, he isn't going anywhere.

[Winchester_Saint]

Have no worries about him going to soon-to-be-relegated Hull, it is teams like Newcastle who will be a newly promoted Prem club next season who may do the bidding.

 

Doubt we will let him go for £3million - not like we need the money and he seems happy. Unless he says he wants out, I doubt we will except any bids unless someone offers a ridiculous amount

[beatlesaint]

He will still be playing for Southampton FC next season.

The Newcastles of this world, if back in the Premiership will go for prem proven players or foreign players with a reputation gained from this coming World Cup.

Teams in the CCC would not be able to afford him.

He is 28, he is not a youngster worth taking a gamble on, he has never played higher than this division and he knew there was a very good chance we would take a second season to get oput of this League.

 

If we fail to go up next season it just may be a different story.....but I doubt that too.

[S-Clarke]

He will still be playing for Southampton FC next season.

The Newcastles of this world, if back in the Premiership will go for prem proven players or foreign players with a reputation gained from this coming World Cup.

Teams in the CCC would not be able to afford him.

He is 28, he is not a youngster worth taking a gamble on, he has never played higher than this division and he knew there was a very good chance we would take a second season to get oput of this League.

 

If we fail to go up next season it just may be a different story.....but I doubt that too.

 

+1 !

[Thedelldays]

I would not be surprised if we see a bit of interest for lambert in the summer....

it all depends on if he gets tempted or not...

[Window Cleaner]

He will still be playing for Southampton FC next season.

The Newcastles of this world, if back in the Premiership will go for prem proven players or foreign players with a reputation gained from this coming World Cup.

Teams in the CCC would not be able to afford him.

He is 28, he is not a youngster worth taking a gamble on, he has never played higher than this division and he knew there was a very good chance we would take a second season to get oput of this League.

 

If we fail to go up next season it just may be a different story.....but I doubt that too.

 

I wish I was as sure as you seem to be.

A player wants to play at the highest possible level, Lambert owes us nothing

and if he gets offers that he sees as a step forward ,well then I guess he might just accept one of them. As we well know football player's contracts aren't worth the paper they're written on them when a player wants to leave but are rock solid ,cast iron ,24 guarantees when he's absolultely dire and nobody else wants him.

[Dig Dig]

He will still be playing for Southampton FC next season.

The Newcastles of this world, if back in the Premiership will go for prem proven players or foreign players with a reputation gained from this coming World Cup.

Teams in the CCC would not be able to afford him.

He is 28, he is not a youngster worth taking a gamble on, he has never played higher than this division and he knew there was a very good chance we would take a second season to get oput of this League.

 

If we fail to go up next season it just may be a different story.....but I doubt that too.

 

I also think he will stay. I get the impression that Rickie is a very content type of player. For all his obvious talent I'm surprised that he has never played at a higher level. Perhaps he has never been pushed hard enough but I suspect that if he is playing well and happy then we won't go looking for a move.

 

Just interested to know however, how much you think would be a decent offer for him if someone does come sniffing around?

[Window Cleaner]

I also think he will stay. I get the impression that Rickie is a very content type of player. For all his obvious talent I'm surprised that he has never played at a higher level. Perhaps he has never been pushed hard enough but I suspect that if he is playing well and happy then we won't go looking for a move.

 

Just interested to know however, how much you think would be a decent offer for him if someone does come sniffing around?

 

I doubt that we would turn down 2 million actually, maybe even less.

[LA77]

Did anyone else speak to his dad in the pub before yesterdays game? He was a nice fella and he said his nipper deserved a crack at the prem. I said "he will get there, with saints of course". I think he will be here next season and if we don't go up he'll be off.

[Window Cleaner]

Did anyone else speak to his dad in the pub before yesterdays game? He was a nice fella and he said his nipper deserved a crack at the prem. I said "he will get there, with saints of course". I think he will be here next season and if we don't go up he'll be off.

 

 

by the time we get to the Premiership under our 5 year plan Lambert will be long past it.He'll be looking at a shot at it long before we are there, his dad's word just seem to confirm my thoughts of yesterday, for which I of course got roundly slated.

[Saint_clark]

by the time we get to the Premiership under our 5 year plan Lambert will be long past it.He'll be looking at a shot at it long before we are there, his dad's word just seem to confirm my thoughts of yesterday, for which I of course got roundly slated.

 

He will be 32. Not "way past it" in my books.

[St_Tel49]

I doubt that we would turn down 2 million actually, maybe even less.

I am perpetually surprised at how low our fans value our players only to see them go for a lot more. Jones was the classic example - quotes all over the message board of 500k perhaps 1 mill max. I am glad that you are not handling any negotiations.

[St Landrew]

I doubt that we would turn down 2 million actually, maybe even less.

 

Why..? We'd rather he stayed, and we certainly don't need the money. By all accounts, he's happy at Southampton, where he is very much appreciated.

 

If, IF, we take money for him, it should be for ridiculous money to put clubs off. Put a price tag of £8M to £10M and suggest to any club that if they are rich enough to pay that much, then fine. The problem is, whatever striker one might replace Lambert with, is unlikely to be as effective, and be willing to play in League One, anyway.

[Baj]

If I was Lambert, and I knew I had serious interest from Prem club, I would hand in a transfer request. As others have said, he owes us nothing, he wants to be a premiership striker which realistically even if we do superbly wont happen until he's into his 30's.

[Saints foreva]

Not sure if I'm confident about keeping Lambert in the summer, a Leeds mate told me they would be looking at him if they go up and Beckford leaves.

 

I expect him to be linked with a couple of teams in the summer, mainly Championship teams.

 

Hope he stays, fantastic player who seems very happy here. But of course is that only because of the money he's getting?

[St Landrew]

If I was Lambert, and I knew I had serious interest from Prem club, I would hand in a transfer request. As others have said, he owes us nothing, he wants to be a premiership striker which realistically even if we do superbly wont happen until he's into his 30's.

 

That's the real problem. Time is running out for Rickie, and he could be playing in the Premiership next season, or possibly with Saints, when he's in his 30's. I don't doubt that Saints could fend off enquiries, but if Lambert hands in a transfer request, then it's over.

[VectisSaint]

If I was Lambert, and I knew I had serious interest from Prem club, I would hand in a transfer request. As others have said, he owes us nothing, he wants to be a premiership striker which realistically even if we do superbly wont happen until he's into his 30's.

Lambert is not good enough for the Prem, Championship at best, thats why he is still playing in the 3rd Division. Why would he hand in a transfer request if what he is looking for is a big pay day, handing one in means goodbye to your cut of the transfer fee. Rickie will not go anywhere until at least the end of next season.

[Colbury]

Not that it means much, but a few of the players including Rickie were out in town last night, and when asked Rickie said "don't worry about it I'm not going anywhere I'm happy down here"

 

He was getting proper mobbed and Dean Hammond said "He gets this everywhere.... I just say 'I'm with him' everywhere we go!"

[Dig Dig]

If I was Lambert, and I knew I had serious interest from Prem club, I would hand in a transfer request. As others have said, he owes us nothing, he wants to be a premiership striker which realistically even if we do superbly wont happen until he's into his 30's.

 

who is to say that he wants to be a prem striker? at 28 he should be there already. He had opportinties to join CC teams over us and if he had done so he would have a much better chance of making it sooner than coming to us.

 

Perhaps he is happy to be part of the project here, at best it would take 3 years for us to get to the prem so he can't have been expecting it sooner. Unless of course he is using us as a stepping stone

[Window Cleaner]

If I was Lambert, and I knew I had serious interest from Prem club, I would hand in a transfer request. As others have said, he owes us nothing, he wants to be a premiership striker which realistically even if we do superbly wont happen until he's into his 30's.

 

 

But no Baj, you haven't read the opinions of the highly informed on this forum, he loves it here, he would turn down 100K a week at Chelsea to play for Saints.

I am afraid that many Saints fans are totally deluded as to our importance in the footballing world. WE have never ever been able to hold onto a player who wanted to leave and it will be so for quite while yet.

[Window Cleaner]

who is to say that he wants to be a prem striker? at 28 he should be there already.

 

 

 

Well his dad I guess or so it would seem.

[Genk]

Lambert is not good enough for the Prem, Championship at best, thats why he is still playing in the 3rd Division. Why would he hand in a transfer request if what he is looking for is a big pay day, handing one in means goodbye to your cut of the transfer fee. Rickie will not go anywhere until at least the end of next season.

 

Spot on. If we are still in League 1 at the end of next season then expect to see Lambert leave but not before then. He has just settled down here, there are other things he needs to think about other than football. He is on a decent wage here and I expect he is enjoying life on the south coast. As VectisSaint says, I've said it before, I really do not think Lambert is good enough for the Prem. CCC is his limit IMO. Would love him to prove me wrong getting there with us. I also firmly believe that Beckford is so over rated its incredible.

[Genk]

But no Baj, you haven't read the opinions of the highly informed on this forum, he loves it here, he would turn down 100K a week at Chelsea to play for Saints.

I am afraid that many Saints fans are totally deluded as to our importance in the footballing world. WE have never ever been able to hold onto a player who wanted to leave and it will be so for quite while yet.

 

I see what you mean, but the setup here has changed now. I think we will hold onto our good players until the end of next season. If we are promoted to the CCC then I believe they will continue to stay on, if not expect them to move on.

[The Cat]

The Newcastles of this world

 

Arrgghhhh. I really hate the use of plurals like that.

 

There's only one Newcastle, unless you're suggesting he's going to sign for the Aussie Rules team or the rugby union side.

[70's Mike]

But no Baj, you haven't read the opinions of the highly informed on this forum, he loves it here, he would turn down 100K a week at Chelsea to play for Saints.

I am afraid that many Saints fans are totally deluded as to our importance in the footballing world. WE have never ever been able to hold onto a player who wanted to leave and it will be so for quite while yet.

 

suppose the saving grace is that not many have moved to Hull

[Draino76]

£7 million; then I would say thanks a lot.

[Window Cleaner]

Spot on. If we are still in League 1 at the end of next season then expect to see Lambert leave but not before then. He has just settled down here, there are other things he needs to think about other than football. He is on a decent wage here and I expect he is enjoying life on the south coast. As VectisSaint says, I've said it before, I really do not think Lambert is good enough for the Prem. CCC is his limit IMO. Would love him to prove me wrong getting there with us. I also firmly believe that Beckford is so over rated its incredible.

 

It doesn't matter if he's good enough for the Premier League or not, half the players bought for kings ransoms by "ambitious" clubs aren't. They are quite happy to ply their trade from the bench at 20K a week and assure their financial future for ever. There are some pretty bad players in the EPL you know;couldn't get a game at Barcelona or Naples or Galatarasary or wherever but some EPL team will snap them up to make up the numbers. Look at that bloke who scored from 50 yards in the autumn, became a uber mega name within seconds. THe EPL will always have spare money for anyone who just might get a few goals Lambert fits into that category just now as does Beckford, remember Villa paid about 8 million for Fabien Delph, and to date they've seen nothing for their money. Players like Lambert will always score goals and some EPL team will take a punt on that this summer.

Edited 7 March, 2010 by Window Cleaner

[landford.saint]

Arrgghhhh. I really hate the use of plurals like that.

 

There's only one Newcastle, unless you're suggesting he's going to sign for the Aussie Rules team or the rugby union side.

 

Personally I know of 2. Newcastle Under Lyme AND Newcastle Upon Tyne. There must be others, so grammatically correct.

However as my spelling and grammar are awful I'm likely to br wrong..

[docker-p]

I've been to Hull and don't want to go again.

[Legod Third Coming]

I've been to Hull and don't want to go again.

 

+1

 

Why would anyone go there?? Going bust, going down... he might as well join Pompey!

 

The reality is we alredy trebled his salary, according to Lenny Lawrence, and changed his life.

 

If he goes, he would go with my blessing but I hope he doesn't. He can be a hero here, earn good money and win a trophy or two...

[Window Cleaner]

+1

 

.. he might as well join Pompey!

 

..

 

And well he might or WBA or Wigan or Stoke or whatever.

 

I would predict that we will start next season with no Lambert, no Lallana, no Morgan and perhaps even no Fonté. We shall have to see how just how much of a Nostradamus I am. If we are still in League 1 or course.

[docker-p]

And well he might or WBA or Wigan or Stoke or whatever.

 

I would predict that we will start next season with no Lambert, no Lallana, no Morgan and perhaps even no Fonté. We shall have to see how just how much of a Nostradamus I am. If we are still in League 1 or course.

None of those you mention will go to a Premiership club, and most Championship clubs couldn't match the wages we pay. I think they will all be here next season, unless NC gets the cheque book out to buy better.

[Window Cleaner]

None of those you mention will go to a Premiership club, and most Championship clubs couldn't match the wages we pay. I think they will all be here next season, unless NC gets the cheque book out to buy better.

 

 

I don't think we pay overly high wages to all of our players though. Anyway those players might move on for sporting reasons, it happens a lot.We shall see.

[rick1976.4.38]

window cleaner,all these players know the score at saints and what the plan is,all will be here next season,and as for fonte,why the f*** would he leave when he has only just joined us,you must be on a different planet.these players may if we fail next season but are here for this one and next,ffs get real

[beatlesaint]

Arrgghhhh. I really hate the use of plurals like that.

 

There's only one Newcastle, unless you're suggesting he's going to sign for the Aussie Rules team or the rugby union side.

 

Oh FFS I didnt realise this board had turned into a bloody English exam !!

 

Just for you then.............Teams LIKE Newcastle......

[alpine_saint]

in today's Guardian football rumours.

 

I'm confident that we will keep him but if he is getting interest from prem clubs it may be hard. Everyone has a price and all that, so how much do you think someone would have to bid fo us to let him go?

 

I think around 3 million would do it.

 

Get used to these rumours and worries as our failure to be promoted this season crystallises...

 

Reckon we will lose a couple of players because of it. And in the summer we will back to Square One(maybe One-and-a-Half..)

[Badger]

Lambert is not good enough for the Prem, Championship at best, thats why he is still playing in the 3rd Division. Why would he hand in a transfer request if what he is looking for is a big pay day, handing one in means goodbye to your cut of the transfer fee. Rickie will not go anywhere until at least the end of next season.

 

I'm inclined to agree that he might not be the full prem article although I doubt Rickie Lambert,and of course his advisers -who will leech on any deal -will share that view.I would not blame him one iota for wanting to have a crack at it before the chance has gone forever.

 

A lot will of course depend on the terms of his contract as to whether a transfer request is necessary.The contract may stipulate Saints are obliged to tell him if an offer is received from a higher division etc.

 

Not that it means much, but a few of the players including Rickie were out in town last night, and when asked Rickie said "don't worry about it I'm not going anywhere I'm happy down here"

 

No doubt Beattie,Bridge,even Kenwynne Jones probably made previous similar statements,but that can change with a phone call from their agent the next day.

[VectisSaint]

Arrgghhhh. I really hate the use of plurals like that.

 

There's only one Newcastle, unless you're suggesting he's going to sign for the Aussie Rules team or the rugby union side.

Actually there are (at least) 2 Newcastles, try looking around the Potteries area "under-Lyme"

[Legod Third Coming]

And well he might or WBA or Wigan or Stoke or whatever.

 

I would predict that we will start next season with no Lambert, no Lallana, no Morgan and perhaps even no Fonté. We shall have to see how just how much of a Nostradamus I am. If we are still in League 1 or course.

 

The days of us being raped and pillaged for our players are long gone, thankfully.

[Thedelldays]

If I was Lambert, and I knew I had serious interest from Prem club, I would hand in a transfer request. As others have said, he owes us nothing, he wants to be a premiership striker which realistically even if we do superbly wont happen until he's into his 30's.

 

 

this is fair......regardless of the fact he is contracted to us...that means nothing these days

[Legod Third Coming]

Get used to these rumours and worries as our failure to be promoted this season crystallises...

 

Reckon we will lose a couple of players because of it. And in the summer we will back to Square One(maybe One-and-a-Half..)

 

Do you think Hammond, Lambert and Fonte joined on the basis we were being promoted then??

 

Or do you think they signed up to a plan?

[Thedelldays]

None of those you mention will go to a Premiership club, and most Championship clubs couldn't match the wages we pay. I think they will all be here next season, unless NC gets the cheque book out to buy better.

you have no idea of that...

 

unless you think wolves, west ham, bolton, boro etc could not offer more wages than saints..

 

they dont even need to do that..just offer the same and the incentive is there to move UP

[Thedelldays]

Do you think Hammond, Lambert and Fonte joined on the basis we were being promoted then??

 

Or do you think they signed up to a plan?

this plan is just sound bites...the powers at the club want it now

[Badger]

Actually there are (at least) 2 Newcastles, try looking around the Potteries area "under-Lyme"

 

Does Newcastle Emlyn count ?

 

And another one in Northern Ireland.

 

Not that football teams in either will be able to afford Rickie Lambert of course.

[Legod Third Coming]

I like Lambert, a lot. But if he was going to play Premiership football, he would have done so by now or have all the Premiership scouts been asleep for fifteen years?

 

Trundle, Eastwood, Earnshaw... all players who are not quite Premiership standard but still bloody good strikers.

 

Lambert doesn't have the pace for the Premiership so calm down everyone eh...

[Legod Third Coming]

this plan is just sound bites...the powers at the club want it now

 

Lol, sorry Nicola...

[Thedelldays]

Lol, sorry Nicola...

easy to assume isnt it..?

[VectisSaint]

It doesn't matter if he's good enough for the Premier League or not, half the players bought for kings ransoms by "ambitious" clubs aren't. They are quite happy to ply their trade from the bench at 20K a week and assure their financial future for ever. There are some pretty bad players in the EPL you know;couldn't get a game at Barcelona or Naples or Galatarasary or wherever but some EPL team will snap them up to make up the numbers. Look at that bloke who scored from 50 yards in the autumn, became a uber mega name within seconds. THe EPL will always have spare money for anyone who just might get a few goals Lambert fits into that category just now as does Beckford, remember Villa paid about 8 million for Fabien Delph, and to date they've seen nothing for their money. Players like Lambert will always score goals and some EPL team will take a punt on that this summer.

Think you will be proved wrong. There is one huge difference between RL and most of the players you mention/types of players you refer to. RL is English. Most PL teams (whats this EPL thingy) only buy foreign players, because they don't think English players are any good. If a PL team had wanted to buy Beckford they would have done in January, they didn't, that speaks volumes. There have been a few (very few) players who have made the jump from 3rd division to 1st division recently, our own BO for example, as well as Zamora, but really not many. Any player with something between their ears will realise that bench warming is not all its cracked up to be.

 

If I was a betting man I would have a small wager that RL will still be with us next season. I would not however bet against Lallana or Spiderman leaving, they are not AP's men (they weren't signed by him) and probably would not have the loyalty to the man that his signings would.