trousers Posted 27 January, 2011 Share Posted 27 January, 2011 Could someone summarise the last 800 posts please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 27 January, 2011 Share Posted 27 January, 2011 If that is true then it raises serious doubts about the clubs financial backing. £1.6m is hardly big time money when we're supposed to be in a strong position financially... balance fee with need tho - we have strength and if we have bid (which my guess is we haven't) it would be more for luxory than need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Could someone summarise the last 800 posts please? Thanks We were signing Charlie Austin. We weren't signing him. Now we probably aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 If that is true then it raises serious doubts about the clubs financial backing. £1.6m is hardly big time money when we're supposed to be in a strong position financially...IMHO £1.6m is a huge fee for a rookie L1 striker. It doesn't mean we are skint, it just means we are not going to go OTT doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 We were signing Charlie Austin. We weren't signing him. Now we probably aren't. Cheers. For one horrible moment I thought we had another Skacel situation on our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Cheers. For one horrible moment I thought we had another Skacel situation on our hands. Don't be stupid. I'd rather we signed Stone Cold Steve Austin to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 :lol: We still have fans that would like us to do a 'Poopey', then you have a few sensible ones, they realize we have to run within our means. To be said again...OUR owner was rich, his family, now our owners are rich, this does not automaticly mean that the club is rich. It was always a case of us running using the income the club made. How hard is it for some to take in:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 IMO that fee is reasonable for a player in demand like Austin. Kpturner's email along with yours highlights this thread perfectly. What is reasonable to one person is OTT to someone else. Fact is, we don't and probably never will know the full story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPY Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Priskin to Saints? There was a rumour earlier in the window and now Austin is heading to Ipswich... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 seems the Ipswich sites are reporting talks have broken down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 seems the Ipswich sites are reporting talks have broken down Yep, Austin wanted Ipswich to send Swindon 2 players of equal talent and ability to Holmes and Connolly or no deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 seems the Ipswich sites are reporting talks have broken down Cortese playing a last minute trump card...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 It will soon be time to 'Goodbye Old Friend' to this thread! At least it proves one thing, saints fans have got staying power!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Yep, Austin wanted Ipswich to send Swindon 2 players of equal talent and ability to Holmes and Connolly or no deal. "Austin wanted..." ? Why would he personally be concerned who went to Swindon in a swap deal? Sorry if I misinterpreted your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 "Austin wanted..." ? Why would he personally be concerned who went to Swindon in a swap deal? Sorry if I misinterpreted your post. Sorry I thought this was the 'joke' Charlie Austin thread. I'll arrange to have my post moved from this the 'deadly serious' Charlie Austin thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Priskin to Saints? There was a rumour earlier in the window and now Austin is heading to Ipswich... It COULD be a reason how Ipswich could "afford" Div 1 Austin ( £1.65M ) IE They know they can recoup say £600K for Priskin from a South Coast Club ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Sorry I thought this was the 'joke' Charlie Austin thread. I'll arrange to have my post moved from this the 'deadly serious' Charlie Austin thread! Ah, gotcha...! Only my 17th 'whoosh' moment thus far this year. Not bad for me... ;-) Not enough winking on this thread for my liking... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 I believe, like the other signings we have made, will just happen. No media / rumours, just done deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 I believe, like the other signings we have made, will just happen. No media / rumours, just done deals. This. We should have learned by now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 This. We should have learned by now...... After 17 pages of speculation? Come on George FFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 According to BBC wiltshire, talks have broken down with Ipswich and he is now going for talks with Burnley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 According to BBC wiltshire, talks have broken down with Ipswich and he is now going for talks with Burnley. Swindon did not say that they had accepted a bid from Burnley, only Ipswich As his "preferred" option was supposedly Saints, how come Burnley get 2nd go without their bid being accepted Can someone explain ?? PS, my "preferrred" option is still Mackail-Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Swindon did not say that they had accepted a bid from Burnley, only Ipswich As his "preferred" option was supposedly Saints, how come Burnley get 2nd go without their bid being accepted Can someone explain ?? PS, my "preferrred" option is still Mackail-Smith My "prefered" option is Torres, we haven't bid for him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Swindon did not say that they had accepted a bid from Burnley, only Ipswich As his "preferred" option was supposedly Saints, how come Burnley get 2nd go without their bid being accepted Can someone explain ?? PS, my "preferrred" option is still Mackail-Smith I don't know but maybe their offer was closest to the asking price behind Ipswich's bid. Maybe our "bid" is the 3rd highest. Wilson has said since the start of all these rumours that they are holding out for the best deal for Swindon and for Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Depends how much you want to read into it http://dlvr.it/FG8Mz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamyCM Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/8818925.Austin_Saints_snub/?ref=rss Austin apparently has snubbed us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 It COULD be a reason how Ipswich could "afford" Div 1 Austin ( £1.65M ) IE They know they can recoup say £600K for Priskin from a South Coast Club ??? Ipswich are loaded these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/8818925.Austin_Saints_snub/?ref=rss Austin apparently has snubbed us. Good that we could match a bid of 2m. Especially when according to some we have no money. Would probs have been a record transfer for this league or thereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Not that it matters, but the Echo piece says he turned down saints, Blackpool and Burnley to talk to Ipswich! In other words they haven't got a clue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 No direct quotes in the Echo piece. So undoubtedly rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/8818925.Austin_Saints_snub/?ref=rss Austin apparently has snubbed us. Well, now that the Echo have cleared that up, we must all get ready to give a great big welcome to Maradona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 If that is true then it raises serious doubts about the clubs financial backing. £1.6m is hardly big time money when we're supposed to be in a strong position financially... as I said on the last page, I've never been sure that we have £2m available for a transfer. That is a lot of wedge for a league 1 club looking to break even each year. We haven't spent that kind of cash since Lambert, and even then didn't the McGoldrick money go some way towards it? I would suggest the talk of Guly costing £800,000 is way off the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Is he really worth 17 pages ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 My "prefered" option is Torres, we haven't bid for him either. Good post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Is he really worth 17 pages ?? Perhaps that was our offer. No wonder it was turned down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 as I said on the last page, I've never been sure that we have £2m available for a transfer. That is a lot of wedge for a league 1 club looking to break even each year. We haven't spent that kind of cash since Lambert, and even then didn't the McGoldrick money go some way towards it? I would suggest the talk of Guly costing £800,000 is way off the mark. Fonte cost 1.2m I think. We would have known to buy Austin or Mackail-Smith would cost more than that so no point chasing those players if we didn't have it to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Ah, gotcha...! Only my 17th 'whoosh' moment thus far this year. Not bad for me... ;-) Not enough winking on this thread for my liking... ;-) You only have to change one letter and you would be entirely wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 My "prefered" option is Torres, we haven't bid for him either. Ah, but you don't KNOW that. Cortese keeps all negotiations secrety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Is he really worth 17 pages ?? No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 You only have to change one letter and you would be entirely wrong don't what mean I know you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Could someone summarise the last 800 posts please? Thanks After 59 medicals at SMS, Austin has decided to go elsewhere ..... or maybe not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 now talking to Burnley after talks with Ipswich broke down http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/9378506.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 BBC radio Swindon now reporting he is in talks with us.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 BBC radio Swindon now reporting he is in talks with us.......... I think its fair to say no-one really knows what the hell is going on. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 That's a boner and a half;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 BBC radio Swindon now reporting he is in talks with us.......... http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/wiltshire/hi/tv_and_radio/ Still says Burnley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/wiltshire/hi/tv_and_radio/ Still says Burnley Just going by what a Swindon fan is saying on another forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 How many posts were there on the Skacel thread? It was befive my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 BBC radio Swindon now reporting he is in talks with us.......... Wave the wonga Nicky boy and end this saga... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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