saint peach Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Looks like former Saints fullback and part-time racist Jelle van Damme is returning to England to ply his trade at Wolves. While an ex-player moving is not massive news, it looks like our coffers will be boosted by up to 15% of the transfer fee, according to the Express & Star (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/05/26/van-dammes-wolves-move-held-up/). It's not groundbreaking news, but at least it is Saints-related news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Looks like former Saints fullback and part-time racist Jelle van Damme is returning to England to ply his trade at Wolves. While an ex-player moving is not massive news, it looks like our coffers will be boosted by up to 15% of the transfer fee, according to the Express & Star (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/05/26/van-dammes-wolves-move-held-up/). It's not groundbreaking news, but at least it is Saints-related news.[/QUOTE] bottom / barrel / scraping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Did he really only play 4 matches for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Excellent - that would pay the fee for a decent player at this level. Bit of bonus for Nicola and Pards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Absolutely, every little helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Maybe take our 10% to 15% out of a Surman transfer fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnutman Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 I remember watching him in the preseason friendly against Parma (I think??) and thinking we'd got ourselves a real quality player. Shame it didn't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 I remember watching at Staplewood, during a reserve match, and he was cursing and swearing at his teammates. Very angry young man, who clearly didn't want to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 I remember watching him in the preseason friendly against Parma (I think??) and thinking we'd got ourselves a real quality player. Shame it didn't work out. Chievo, he scored a freekick as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnutman Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Chievo, he scored a freekick as well. Cheers, knew it was an Italian team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Dressed like a German, he was an odd bloke. I remember the summer we signed him speaking to some Ajax fans out in Spain, they rated him and said he would be a half decent player in Prem.....never trusted the Dutch since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerfryisalegend Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 (edited) Dressed like a German, he was an odd bloke. I remember the summer we signed him speaking to some Ajax fans out in Spain, they rated him and said he would be a half decent player in Prem.....never trusted the Dutch since.Now you mention it, he did dress like a German. Edited 26 May, 2010 by Rogerfryisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Dressed like a German, he was an odd bloke. I remember the summer we signed him speaking to some Ajax fans out in Spain, they rated him and said he would be a half decent player in Prem.....never trusted the Dutch since. I spoke to some in Portugal during Euro 2004 and they said he was "big and a bit clumsy" and Maxwell was miles better than him which is why he was leaving. Moral of this story is that footy fans actually attending major tournaments seem to know more about football than those spending their summer on holiday in neighbouring countries to those in which major tournaments aere taking place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Maybe take our 10% to 15% out of a Surman transfer fee. EXACTLY. In a weird, twisted roundabout way, this is very good for us potentially. Wolves want him for 2.5 mill, we agree to drop our percentage to nothing, in exchange for a cheaper signing, or loan signing of a Wolves player. Could work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu0x Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 I spoke to some in Portugal during Euro 2004 and they said he was "big and a bit clumsy" and Maxwell was miles better than him which is why he was leaving. To be fair, Maxwell is miles better than 95% of professional fullbacks. Back on topic... just a punt, but I'd assume that the whole administration process will have put paid to any historical sell-on clauses etc... SLH not existing any more and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 To be fair, Maxwell is miles better than 95% of professional fullbacks. Back on topic... just a punt, but I'd assume that the whole administration process will have put paid to any historical sell-on clauses etc... SLH not existing any more and all that. wouldn't the contract have been with the football club, not SLH? ,so therefore the clause is still valid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Did he really only play 4 matches for us? No, but he did make 4 appearances showing off his shiny white boots and ensuring they did not get soiled in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 I remember watching at Staplewood, during a reserve match, and he was cursing and swearing at his teammates. Very angry young man, who clearly didn't want to be there. Remember seeing him in a friendly at Swindon and realising he was a ****. Same game that Marian was crocked if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 I spoke to some in Portugal during Euro 2004 and they said he was "big and a bit clumsy" and Maxwell was miles better than him which is why he was leaving. Moral of this story is that footy fans actually attending major tournaments seem to know more about football than those spending their summer on holiday in neighbouring countries to those in which major tournaments aere taking place... Just to add a little 'fact' it was after said tournament so who knows they may well of attended. Seems to me you're making a pointless point, just because someone goes to a tournament doesn't mean they are a safe source on someone who had played for their supported club, people argue here all the time over whether a player is good or not everyone has a different opinion of someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmm Donuts Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 Saw him at Northampton away, and he did look good against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 26 May, 2010 Share Posted 26 May, 2010 this place really is awful without a takeover saga or similar drama going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 Saw him at Northampton away, and he did look good against them. No he didnt. He kept slipping over and didnt like it when we were laughing at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgiansaint Posted 27 May, 2010 Share Posted 27 May, 2010 He had a really awesome season (makes me sick to say this as I hate Anderlecht) here with something like 3 goals and approx 5/6 assists. No bad stats for a full-back. He also regained his spot in the national side. I think he's a totally different player to the one we knew at Saints. Grown man type of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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