Ross Stewart

[saintant]

4 minutes ago, Saints4Prem said:

I suspect that they have some other offers on the table as you are right if he gets injured?

Maybe but his injury record will put many off.

[Patches O Houlihan]

When I think of Stewart playing through the World Cup without a contract, is it just me that has this image of "his people"?

[Turkish]

1 hour ago, goodymatt said:

 

cheeky fuckers really. He's had a good 6 months after being crocked for pretty much two years. On the one had you dont blame them but also wonder where's he going to get a better deal given he cant play 90 minutes or two games in a week and isnt premier league level.

[VectisSaint]

1 hour ago, Turkish said:

cheeky fuckers really. He's had a good 6 months after being crocked for pretty much two years. On the one had you dont blame them but also wonder where's he going to get a better deal given he cant play 90 minutes or two games in a week and isnt premier league level.

I think that Ross is probably thinking Saints are not so keen on me staying that they wouldn't offer me a new contract regardless of what League they would be in next season, in other words they didn't think he was suitable for the PL. I would be a bit underwhelmed by that reaction if it was me and maybe its time to see what might be available elsewhere, probably after the WC (by the way can't see him getting much exposure in the WC, 3rd or 4th choice now). I hope he comes back, but suspect he might end up in the SPL, possibly with Hearts rather than Rangers or Celtic.

[2Morrow]

There is no way a SPL side are paying more than we would, even on reduced terms. Been reported we have been negotiating reduced terms with him for a 2 year deal (i imagine with an option) since Jan. I imagine its either brinkmanship from him thinking we will blink given spygate, or he has an offer from someone he hopes we match.

[VectisSaint]

32 minutes ago, 2Morrow said:

There is no way a SPL side are paying more than we would, even on reduced terms. Been reported we have been negotiating reduced terms with him for a 2 year deal (i imagine with an option) since Jan. I imagine its either brinkmanship from him thinking we will blink given spygate, or he has an offer from someone he hopes we match.

Not everything is about money, even for footballers.

[saintant]

1 hour ago, VectisSaint said:

I think that Ross is probably thinking Saints are not so keen on me staying that they wouldn't offer me a new contract regardless of what League they would be in next season, in other words they didn't think he was suitable for the PL. I would be a bit underwhelmed by that reaction if it was me and maybe its time to see what might be available elsewhere, probably after the WC (by the way can't see him getting much exposure in the WC, 3rd or 4th choice now). I hope he comes back, but suspect he might end up in the SPL, possibly with Hearts rather than Rangers or Celtic.

If Ross is honest with himself, at his age, he's not right for the Prem League and much of that may or may not be down to his injury record. Therefore his realistic options are probably the Championship or maybe SPL.  In his shoes I'd probably be minded to negotiate another year or two with Southampton before this World Cup gets going. We've experience on how to use him and know his injury issues. Maybe a case of better the devil you know and I get that circumstances demonstrated that he'd probably not have been in our plans if we'd made it to the Prem. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet.

Edited yesterday at 16:30 by saintant

[pimpin4rizeal]

10 hours ago, Dman said:

Nonsnese. Stewart is the best striker at the club and arguably in the leauge. 

The reason he is roatated in and out is because of his injury record. 

The later part to that statement is why I don't think he is in a powerful position as a free agent - He might get a decent sign on fee, but who's going to commit to a decent contract on a long term deal.

Disagree think larin was better and  offers more .. Stewart may. be slightly more clinical but larin more of a physical presence , faster and puts himself about more ..  both score goals in this league but larin makes his presence felt more 

Edited yesterday at 19:30 by pimpin4rizeal

[pimpin4rizeal]

10 hours ago, Scoobysaint said:

You can’t sack a player because they are injured and you can’t just stop their rehabilitation. 

Not saying that but we have been super patient with him .. considering the majority of his time here was spent injured, regardless of his ability we have had plenty of fit strikers who didn’t get the chances he did  if we didn’t bring him back into the team he would be struggling to find a club right now 

 

[Ex Lion Tamer]

6 hours ago, saintant said:

If Ross is honest with himself, at his age, he's not right for the Prem League and much of that may or may not be down to his injury record. Therefore his realistic options are probably the Championship or maybe SPL.  In his shoes I'd probably be minded to negotiate another year or two with Southampton before this World Cup gets going. We've experience on how to use him and know his injury issues. Maybe a case of better the devil you know and I get that circumstances demonstrated that he'd probably not have been in our plans if we'd made it to the Prem. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet.

I think there's definitely teams at the bottom end of the Premier League who would take a punt on him. Useful squad player, not that expensive, showed he can do it against Arsenal

[OneMrsWallace]

If he does play at the WC and gets injured, unfortunately he'll be in no position to negotiate with anyone. Bit of a risk, but hopefully he'll be fine and I wish him all the best if he goes elsewhere. We just need to make sure we bring in decent replacement and move onwards. 

[Whitey Grandad]

15 minutes ago, OneMrsWallace said:

If he does play at the WC and gets injured, unfortunately he'll be in no position to negotiate with anyone. Bit of a risk, but hopefully he'll be fine and I wish him all the best if he goes elsewhere. We just need to make sure we bring in decent replacement and move onwards. 

Will this affect his commitment at the World Cup?

[Lord Duckhunter]

18 minutes ago, Whitey Grandad said:

Will this affect his commitment at the World Cup?

Yeah, I think it will . It’s not like it’s his only opportunity to play in a World Cup, there will be another in 4 years time,  & Scotland are nailed on to qualify. 

[saintant]

Seen a report that Boro may be interested in Ross Stewart. Can imagine any phone call from them will be cut off quicker than you can say Gibbo.

 

[sfc4prem]

2 minutes ago, saintant said:

Seen a report that Boro may be interested in Ross Stewart. Can imagine any phone call from them will be cut off quicker than you can say Gibbo.

 

"Hey Ross, Steve Gibson, owner of Middlesbrough here. We know we took your opportunity of playing at Wembley for promotion away from you, but would you be interested in signing for us? Ross...? Ross?"