DrunkenSaint Posted 27 December, 2011 Share Posted 27 December, 2011 Would love to see us sign Sharp - I think he is exactly what we need. If we pushed Guly wide right and then had Lambo and Sharp up top we'd be pretty formidable I think. Sharp is a great finisher and would put away some of the chances Guly has fluffed over the past few weeks. He would also hopefully be a damn sight more reliable in away games. Of the names mentioned I think Sharp is the most likely, but knowing the new Saints way - we'll end up with some Italian we haven't heard of who will still turn out to be good even though everyone on here will get through the roof when he signs. Gully is not a wide player, id only play him wide if there was no one else he;s too lazy to be a wing midfielder. Id drop Gully for a sub role/reserve to lambo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 27 December, 2011 Share Posted 27 December, 2011 Gully is not a wide player, id only play him wide if there was no one else he;s too lazy to be a wing midfielder. Id drop Gully for a sub role/reserve to lambo. Didn't do too bad out wide when we smashed Leeds 3-1, Ipswich 5-2 and Birmingham 4-1 earlier in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 27 December, 2011 Share Posted 27 December, 2011 I really hope all these rumours are true. I'd love to see Billy Sharp at Saints, good player and he seems like a top bloke as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 27 December, 2011 Share Posted 27 December, 2011 right time and place seems to be his main attribute, with some decent finishing. He doesn't have any great pace, but he's er, sharp. If we create chances he'll take them, but will he help us create more chances? That would be Gary Lineker, Kevin Phillips, Micky Quinn, Dean Windass and a whole host of others for you. They don't really create chances because it's not their job, and they don't have any real pace either. Of course I'm not putting Sharp in the same category as those I've mentioned but he's a similar style of player and for my money it's not creating chances that's a problem but converting them. In any case if the rumour that we're looking at a wide right player is true then that is hopefully where the pace and opportunities come from - Matt Phillips or McGuggan can do that job easily. Personally I also think an orhodox striker helps Lambert as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 27 December, 2011 Share Posted 27 December, 2011 Not surprising but Sharp is Leicester's top target for the january window (source is a journo used to work for their media department) https://twitter.com/John__Percy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 27 December, 2011 Share Posted 27 December, 2011 Not surprising but Sharp is Leicester's top target for the january window (source is a journo used to work for their media department) https://twitter.com/John__Percy Not a surprise, but all of a sudden they are nowhere near as an attractive move as us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 December, 2011 Share Posted 27 December, 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4023766/Foxes-offer-3m-for-Doncaster-ace-Sharp.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Wish Leicester would p*ss off and find their own transfer targets. I assume that when someone has a set amount that releases them from their contract there is no need to outbid anyone else in terms of transfer fee, but rather we must compete in personal terms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 28 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 28 December, 2011 (edited) A question regarding Sharp, if any have seen him play or know, what is his style of play, and what does he bring to the team ? He clearly has a good scoring record, but I don't think he has blistering pace, so does he also offer some aggression up front (as Barnard might), or guile (as Connolly) ? Or is he just an out and out scorer as someone described Austin above, "right place, right time" ? which in itself is a pretty good skill to have. Before anyone answers, I accept he is currently available for selection whereas LB is not, and it will probably be only another five matches before DC also runs out of steam. So not intended merely as comparison with these two sadly the comparison has to be between a fit Sharp and a fit Barnard. We all remember how hot Barnard was last season and a couple of really good spells, but not only does he have to recover his fitness ? (dubious),but he has to regain the sharpness in front of goal he had previously! and draw the lucky card in MONOPOLY ! Either way don't expect to see him back regularly this season. As for being an-out and out scorer who is in the right place at the right time..personally, I think that is the single, most important quality for any striker. I've watched decades of " pretty passing", and " skilful" football - hard working players who run their guts out (and even throw up on the pitch)..and nothing to show for it. (Once in a generation, you may get a MLT or similar type - but otherwise most strikers are like the weather.). No !...give me a striker who can get the ball in the back of the net regularly... and get the points every week. Edited 28 December, 2011 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Wish Leicester would p*ss off and find their own transfer targets. I assume that when someone has a set amount that releases them from their contract there is no need to outbid anyone else in terms of transfer fee' date=' but rather we must compete in personal terms?[/quote'] I am sure Leicester are sitting around just waiting to see who we are linked with and then bidding for those players rather than bothering to scout them themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSaint Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Sharp lost a baby and will need to be near the grave, Leicester have more chance than we do ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Sharp lost a baby and will need to be near the grave, Leicester have more chance than we do ? how do you know...? how do you know where he wants to be...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 I watched S****horpe a fair bit a few years ago as a couple of my cousins are big Scunny fans. Sharp was playing for them back then and he looked fantastic - he has a brilliant eye for goal (a proper poacher's eye) but has some good movement too. He was outstanding in an average team, which is presumably why he was spotted and snapped up by Sheffield United (?) but for whatever reason, that move didn't work out for him. Would love him at Saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 I am sure Leicester are sitting around just waiting to see who we are linked with and then bidding for those players rather than bothering to scout them themselves. They are, just like West Ham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benali Saint Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-City-make-pound-3m-bid-Doncaster/story-14259501-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 I think our league position plus Adkins' previous with Sharp would help us sign him over Leicester, unless of course we won't match what they are offering. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/s****horpe_utd/6557311.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 I think our league position plus Adkins' previous with Sharp would help us sign him over Leicester, unless of course we won't match what they are offering. Leicester have no morals in regards to wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Leicester have no morals in regards to wages. True but it could be said we're a little closer to being able to offer Premiership wages next year than they are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Regarding Sharp I know he would come to us over any other club as he was speaking recently to Beattie at his christening. They are the best of mates from the Sheffield days and Beatts has sold the club to him. He hopes Saints can do a deal with Doncaster as he needs a fresh start, I know someone who was at the christening. Also Fontaine has been mentioned. (pinch of salt that one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Regarding Sharp I know he would come to us over any other club as he was speaking recently to Beattie at his christening. They are the best of mates from the Sheffield days and Beatts has sold the club to him. He hopes Saints can do a deal with Doncaster as he needs a fresh start, I know someone who was at the christening. Also Fontaine has been mentioned. (pinch of salt that one) Err didn't we do a deal with Doncaster last summer?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Err didn't we do a deal with Doncaster last summer?? Led to believe we did but it wasbecausehis wife was 5 months pregnant at the time & he thought it was the wrong timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Regarding Sharp I know he would come to us over any other club as he was speaking recently to Beattie at his christening. They are the best of mates from the Sheffield days and Beatts has sold the club to him. He hopes Saints can do a deal with Doncaster as he needs a fresh start, I know someone who was at the christening. Also Fontaine has been mentioned. (pinch of salt that one) Are we requiring players to get baptised before they sign for us now? I know Markus was big on the god squad stuff but that seems a bit excessive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Led to believe we did but it wasbecausehis wife was 5 months pregnant at the time & he thought it was the wrong timing. This is exactly what i was told by someone up north who is involved with Doncaster with the agreement to talk again in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 (edited) Regarding Sharp I know he would come to us over any other club as he was speaking recently to Beattie at his christening. They are the best of mates from the Sheffield days and Beatts has sold the club to him. He hopes Saints can do a deal with Doncaster as he needs a fresh start, I know someone who was at the christening. Also Fontaine has been mentioned. (pinch of salt that one) Out injured for up to 6 weeks apparently so doubt that one will happen. Think Sharp would be perfect for us if we can do a deal. How long ago was this christening? Is this recent stuff - although I'm guessing prior to Leicester's quoted interest? Edited 28 December, 2011 by Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Out injured for up to 6 weeks apparently so doubt that one will happen. Think Sharp would be perfect for us if we can do a deal. How long ago was this christening? Is this recent stuff - although I'm guessing prior to Leicester's quoted interest? Week before Xmas & Fontaine is not injured anymore I was told. (from another source) pinch of salt with Fontaine as he has been wrong before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Hmm I smell a rat - perhaps Fontaine is not allowed to play against Saints on friday since we had a bid accepted or...... In the past our players like Niemi missed his last game due to a tummy bug : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 I'm pretty confident this one will be completed in January. I think he'd be an excellent signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 No reason at all why he would choose Leicester over us, other than stupid wages. That's if we are in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 28 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Leicester have no morals in regards to wages. ........mind you , they're not top of the table either, that might play a role in his final decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 No reason at all why he would choose Leicester over us, other than stupid wages. That's if we are in for him. Reported £20k a week on offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Reported £20k a week on offer. I'm led to believe a number of Saints players are on more than that already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Reported £20k a week on offer. Hardly the 30k they are throwing at Beckford ir 40k on Konchesky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 No reason at all why he would choose Leicester over us, other than stupid wages. That's if we are in for him.he wouldn't need to move house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Hardly the 30k they are throwing at Beckford ir 40k on Konchesky.Konchesky must be the most over paid paid player in the history of the game. He wouldn't get in my 5 a side team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 (edited) Hardly the 30k they are throwing at Beckford ir 40k on Konchesky. Beckford is on £35k a week and that, as they say, is a FACT. Edited 28 December, 2011 by View From The Top Pedantic cock found a typo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Beckford in on £35k a week and that, as they say, is a FACT. In where? In fact I'd rather let them have Sharp and get Beckford for ourselves. Got this niggly feeling that Sharp wouldn't be consistently good enough for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 In where? In fact I'd rather let them have Sharp and get Beckford for ourselves. Got this niggly feeling that Sharp wouldn't be consistently good enough for us. LCFC prepared to let Beckford go cheap. FACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 LCFC prepared to let Beckford go cheap. FACT. would not say no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 would not say no Of course not, Leicester probably don't have the type of midfield you need to get the best out of Beckford, we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genk Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 In where? In fact I'd rather let them have Sharp and get Beckford for ourselves. Got this niggly feeling that Sharp wouldn't be consistently good enough for us. Beckford over Sharp? No thanks. Beckford is League 1 with an awful attitude, wouldn't want him anywhere near our squad. Sharp is a down to earth guy who I believe will thrive off Rickie's knock downs and score a lot of goals for us. Rather have Sharp for £3m compared to Jay Rod and Maynard (Bristol reportedly after £6m). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 how is beck ford league 1 when he has scored a few goals in the prem...????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Beckford over Sharp? No thanks. Beckford is League 1 with an awful attitude, wouldn't want him anywhere near our squad. Sharp is a down to earth guy who I believe will thrive off Rickie's knock downs and score a lot of goals for us. Rather have Sharp for £3m compared to Jay Rod and Maynard (Bristol reportedly after £6m). Same. I'd far rather have Sharp in the team, I'm not convinced by Beckford as a player or person - just my opinion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Of course not, Leicester probably don't have the type of midfield you need to get the best out of Beckford, we do. Disagree- Beckford might offer us some pace and we'd be able to exploit the ball over the top but he doesn't have the touch or control to fit into our normal game which would rely on him playing with his back to goal. If anyone's unsuited to our game, its Beckford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Beckford reportedly has a terrible attitude. For this reason I don't want him. He has played in the Prem but my Everton supporting mate said he was the laziest player he'd ever seen who was most definitely NOT good enough for the Premiership. He's hardly doing it in the Championship either, Leicester might not have as good a midfield as us but its still better than the majority in the Championship. Even David Nugent is scoring a few goals for the Foxes and he really is ****e. Would rather have Sharp, someone who has proved his worth in the Championship this season even in a team which isn't really very good. He hasn't had the chance to prove himself in the Prem either. Can't see why anyone would want Beckford over Sharp - although it would take the heat of Guly (if you think he's lazy just wait until you see Beckford) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Beckford reportedly has a terrible attitude. For this reason I don't want him. He has played in the Prem but my Everton supporting mate said he was the laziest player he'd ever seen who was most definitely NOT good enough for the Premiership. He's hardly doing it in the Championship either, Leicester might not have as good a midfield as us but its still better than the majority in the Championship. Even David Nugent is scoring a few goals for the Foxes and he really is ****e. Would rather have Sharp, someone who has proved his worth in the Championship this season even in a team which isn't really very good. He hasn't had the chance to prove himself in the Prem either. Can't see why anyone would want Beckford over Sharp - although it would take the heat of Guly (if you think he's lazy just wait until you see Beckford) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 Beckford reportedly has a terrible attitude. For this reason I don't want him. He has played in the Prem but my Everton supporting mate said he was the laziest player he'd ever seen who was most definitely NOT good enough for the Premiership. He's hardly doing it in the Championship either, Leicester might not have as good a midfield as us but its still better than the majority in the Championship. Even David Nugent is scoring a few goals for the Foxes and he really is ****e. Would rather have Sharp, someone who has proved his worth in the Championship this season even in a team which isn't really very good. He hasn't had the chance to prove himself in the Prem either. Can't see why anyone would want Beckford over Sharp - although it would take the heat of Guly (if you think he's lazy just wait until you see Beckford) I wouldn't get yourself at it too much about him. The only people talking about Beckford are ones on here. It aint gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 For those who don't know, we did bid 3 million + for Beckford last August you know, we wanted him,our price wasn't enough for Everton,Leicester added the couple of quid more that they wanted.Beckford is a good player and I've no doubt that Nigel can handle "attitudes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 For those who don't know, we did bid 3 million + for Beckford last August you know, we wanted him,our price wasn't enough for Everton,Leicester added the couple of quid more that they wanted.Beckford is a good player and I've no doubt that Nigel can handle "attitudes". He did previously deal with Beckford whilst he was on loan at Scun-thorpe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 We certainly did bid for Beckford and he went to Leicester as they matched his Everton wages. This is again, FACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 28 December, 2011 Share Posted 28 December, 2011 I've got something to add but I need to find the Billy Sharp thread to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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