Shance Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 The odds have drifted from 6/4 to 2/1 for VVD to sign if anyone wants to get on. I put my bet on when he was at 5/2 but wish I had struck when it was at 4/1 a few days before! Ive got £50 on him joining us but only managed to get him at evens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneawol Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 The odds have drifted from 6/4 to 2/1 for VVD to sign if anyone wants to get on. I put my bet on when he was at 5/2 but wish I had struck when it was at 4/1 a few days before! They did, 4/5 from 2s with Victor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlin Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Yeah. The other stand out feature is his physicality. He looks a fine athlete and powerful often brushing attackers off much like one would swat a fly with totally abandonment. Against the wee, pasty, whey-faced, midge-infested Celts he faces in the Scottish PL, he would be a giant of a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 He'll end up at Everton who'll put in a decent bid rather than a derisory 8m ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 He'll end up at Everton who'll put in a decent bid rather than a derisory 8m ! Yeah, I think we should just go straight in with a bid that's way too much just to make sure we get him. That's how football works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 F**k me you're tedious. I dont think that is pussy footing about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I really hope i'm right here but a large part of me thinks this VVD transfer is already done. I think the two clubs have already agreed the deal, the ammount etc etc and we have an agreement with Celtic that he will officially join after their CL elimination or qualification to the group stages.......if this is not the case we are taking a massive gamble that another club will get him and i don't want to believe we are that stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I really hope i'm right here but a large part of me thinks this VVD transfer is already done. I think the two clubs have already agreed the deal, the ammount etc etc and we have an agreement with Celtic that he will officially join after their CL elimination or qualification to the group stages.......if this is not the case we are taking a massive gamble that another club will get him and i don't want to believe we are that stupid. It rather looks that way, what with some surprisingly direct comments from inside the club (Fonte, Koemans), but the outcome will provide important insight. Everton are in our peer group (5-10) and we both badly need this kind of player - well, Everton will if Stones goes. Both our seasons could hinge on it. Whether he comes to us or goes to Everton, it will make a fairly clear statement about our respective ambitions - unless, of course, we have someone of similar calibre lined up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 It rather looks that way, what with some surprisingly direct comments from inside the club (Fonte, Koemans), but the outcome will provide important insight. Everton are in our peer group (5-10) and we both badly need this kind of player - well, Everton will if Stones goes. Both our seasons could hinge on it. Whether he comes to us or goes to Everton, it will make a fairly clear statement about our respective ambitions - unless, of course, we have someone of similar calibre lined up. you would think there would be more than just everton & us interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I really hope i'm right here but a large part of me thinks this VVD transfer is already done. I think the two clubs have already agreed the deal, the ammount etc etc and we have an agreement with Celtic that he will officially join after their CL elimination or qualification to the group stages.......if this is not the case we are taking a massive gamble that another club will get him and i don't want to believe we are that stupid. But what if he gets a serious injury then? You would hope we've got someone else in mind, although there isn't long to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 you would think there would be more than just everton & us interested? Probably, but the two of us are the most-linked - for good reason. It's a little surprising to me that Newcastle aren't linked more, but they have Ashley running the show. Mind you, he's linked to Rangers, which probably wouldn't go in his favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Don't you think it's a bit strange that Fonte and Koeman are talking him up, a good sign of protecting there no 1 choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 (edited) Fonte and Koeman didn't initiate the discussion to be about van Dijk, journalists asked them both a question directly about him. Edited 10 August, 2015 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Fonte and Koeman didn't initiate the discussion to be about van Dijk, journalists asked them both a question directly about him. neither backed away from it though. neither side stepped the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 True and often when Koeman is asked about a player he isn't interested in he dismisses it - like with Leon Goretzka. He hasn't done that with van Dijk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Nothing, he has just followed/liked a bunch of Saints players, think Luke Shaw a couple of years ago. Yeah, and since then he followed Wijnaldum and also favourited his tweet... Guess he's off to Newcastle then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Where's the ITK's when you need em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkoUK Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Where's the ITK's when you need em They've been very quiet recently, almost as if they have been hushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I would assume that one thing that would interest any Dutch player coming here is the large number of flights to Amsterdam. Probably more than Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 They've been very quiet recently, almost as if they have been hushed. Don't know about that but they have been quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Yeah, and since then he followed Wijnaldum and also favourited his tweet... Guess he's off to Newcastle then... He's played with him for U21s. Think could possibly write off sudden interest in Class or for Dutch link, maybe Forster interest as ex-Celtic team mate, although seems a year late, but sudden following of Pelle....starting to sound more than coincidence! I was disappointed last year as wanted him over Toby, think maybe an upgrade...although would have been happy with proven premier quality of Toby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I would assume that one thing that would interest any Dutch player coming here is the large number of flights to Amsterdam. Probably more than Glasgow. 4 or 5 direct flights a day from Glasgow (KLM), 3 from Eastleigh. Can't see that being much of an attraction really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 They've been very quiet recently, almost as if they have been hushed. I was asked not to speak about any transfers the morning when I was due to. Can't speak for Monk but I imagine KBSS has found a similar situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 (edited) I was asked not to speak about any transfers the morning when I was due to. Can't speak for Monk but I imagine KBSS has found a similar situation. Then take back your fiver and leave, you are of no use to us now. In future I'm going to listen to the ever reliable Alpine Saint. Edited 10 August, 2015 by iansums I'm a tw*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I was asked not to speak about any transfers the morning when I was due to. Can't speak for Monk but I imagine KBSS has found a similar situation. Welcome back and I'd guess we are signing Van Dijk considering you informed us on his thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I was asked not to speak about any transfers the morning when I was due to. Can't speak for Monk but I imagine KBSS has found a similar situation.That is sensible. You KBSS & Monk have a good reputation on here for getting good information. If the club want it kept quiet, there is good reason. Thanks for clearing up your absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I was asked not to speak about any transfers the morning when I was due to. Can't speak for Monk but I imagine KBSS has found a similar situation. Hi Guan. Thanks for what you have shared so far and also for clarifying the current situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Then hand back your fiver and leave, you are of no use to us now. In future I'm going to listen to the ever reliable Alpine Saint. I do believe the request is only in place until we have them down for medical(s). Technically I'm not talking about transfers there, but the conditions of an agreement regarding transfers. Personally, I like Alpine. An Oscar the Grouch figure who reluctantly gets increasingly excited as the season progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I was asked not to speak about any transfers the morning when I was due to. Can't speak for Monk but I imagine KBSS has found a similar situation. Thanks for the update. I suppose no news is good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I do believe the request is only in place until we have them down for medical(s). Technically I'm not talking about transfers there, but the conditions of an agreement regarding transfers. Personally, I like Alpine. An Oscar the Grouch figure who reluctantly gets increasingly excited as the season progresses. oh yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I do believe the request is only in place until we have them down for medical(s). Technically I'm not talking about transfers there, but the conditions of an agreement regarding transfers. Personally, I like Alpine. An Oscar the Grouch figure who reluctantly gets increasingly excited as the season progresses. "Them down for medical(s)" So, were after 1, possibly 2 players from a team, or teams, north of us. Don't know about the rest of you, but I'm excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 oh yeah Indeed. That's some sweet teasing news right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I do believe the request is only in place until we have them down for medical(s). Technically I'm not talking about transfers there, but the conditions of an agreement regarding transfers. Personally, I like Alpine. An Oscar the Grouch figure who reluctantly gets increasingly excited as the season progresses. hahahahahahhaahaha can we change Alpine's name to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Guan, thanks for the update. Can you possibly say whether its one, two or three players possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I do believe the request is only in place until we have them down for medical(s). Technically I'm not talking about transfers there, but the conditions of an agreement regarding transfers. Personally, I like Alpine. An Oscar the Grouch figure who reluctantly gets increasingly excited as the season progresses. I don't think there is any reluctance involved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Technically I'm not talking about transfers there, but the conditions of an agreement regarding transfers. Just as we would expect, at least for VvD - it can all be negotiated and agreed in advance of the point at which the selling club is ready to sell. The tantalizing part is the plural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 (edited) As a response to Guan's "them" comment I am going out on a limb and predicting we sign VVD and Nir Biton (defensive mid 1.95m tall !!!) from Celtic as a package. He is also big mates with VVD and went on holiday with their chicks to Maldives with him, tenuous alert Compilation. Edited 10 August, 2015 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singular_they Ehrm... You know, in case he is a she. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Just one of many positive comments on Biton from the TalkCeltic Forum - http://www.talkceltic.net/forum/showthread.php?t=136692&page=201 "Wanyama was immense and I love the guy. But they shouldn't be compared. But, Bitton is quality, he is a great player for us and holds that DM spot brilliantly. He connects the defence to the midfield fantastically and is quick to get the ball moving. He rarely slips up and is prone to a wonder-goal. He gets top marks from me! " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Compilation. That compilation was made his agent. Hardly an objective look at a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary3009 Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Every comment i read stated that he is good but no where near the quality of Big Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Every comment i read stated that he is good but no where near the quality of Big Vic He's a better prospect than Big Vic if you read the popular Celtic Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 That compilation was made his agent. Hardly an objective look at a player. Just one I grabbed here is a game against Inter Milan [video=youtube;XcFs-cD8wM0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Celtic fans will be well chuffed if they read this haha ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 As a response to Guan's "them" comment I am going out on a limb and predicting we sign VVD and Nir Biton (defensive mid 1.95m tall !!!) from Celtic as a package. He is also big mates with VVD and went on holiday with their chicks to Maldives with him, tenuous alert Compilation. You're like a fat lad scoffing a plate of cake with your compilations. A new crush every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 You're like a fat lad scoffing a plate of cake with your compilations. A new crush every day. One day I will be right I wasn't wrong about Winaljdum though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I do believe the request is only in place until we have them down for medical(s). Technically I'm not talking about transfers there, but the conditions of an agreement regarding transfers. Personally, I like Alpine. An Oscar the Grouch figure who reluctantly gets increasingly excited as the season progresses. so are you expecting to be talking about the conditions of an agreement in the the next couple of days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbendy Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 "Technically I'm not talking about transfers there, but the conditions of an agreement regarding transfers." Is it reading too much into this to conclude that an agreement is in place to sign VVD and possibly one other Celtic player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 The last time people looked too deeply into Guan's comments people starting saying Charlie Austin was at St Mary's. He wasn't of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 I do believe the request is only in place until we have them down for medical(s). Technically I'm not talking about transfers there, but the conditions of an agreement regarding transfers. Personally, I like Alpine. An Oscar the Grouch figure who reluctantly gets increasingly excited as the season progresses. Hi guan. I've invested 50 sheets into VVD signing. Would you say that's a sound investment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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