Stephens doesn't fit our team for me. Not quick enough and bottles it from tackles. Question marks over his stamina too. Good shots, some good long passes but easier to replace than Solly IMO
I was excited when he signed but just hasn't done enough for me. Anything above £600k I'd take and I'd go get Ritchie from Swindon
Have to disagree...have never seen Stephens "bottle a tackle"
I agree his stamina is a slight issue but I thought that was down to him being injured most of last season
Yep some of those through balls and long range strikes last season weren't up to scratch at all
No, all the long range passes that met their target & long range strikes were excellent. It's the 50% of the games that he goes missing that's the issue & we could improve upon.
He may well be a star for the future & I'd be very pleased to keep him in the reserves (if there was such a thing).
Considering he's 4th choice at spurs after friedal, Gomes and cudicini - 5th if they get Lloris from Lyon - half a mil is a huge amount of money for a guy who it looks like has only played a full season at Plymouth & another at Shrewsbury.
Played 16 games at Championship level last season for Doncaster and Barnsley. Would be decent back-up to Hamer but no way would we even consider paying 500k for him. Can see it happening but not at that price.
Sooooo... What would people think of we sign button for 400k and keep solly, hamer and Stephens? cash flow crisis solved? Will be shocked if villa sign Stephens tbh. Nowhere near premier league quality... Yet.
So 400k on a back up right back and 500 on a backup keeper as things stand...
Stevenage FM researcher seems to think we paid £250k for Wilson along with a big sell on clause. That might just be his estimate but I think it's probably closer to the truth.
As for Stephens that would be a surprise. I find him frustrating but wouldn't be surprised if he pushes on at some point.
Don't what there is to gain from selling him for say £600k, though I wouldn't be disappointed if we got both a good fee and good replacement.
Looks like it is going to be an interesting four days. Which of Button, Solly, Green, Waggy, Stephens, Quinn, Sullivan, Hamer, Hammill are going to come off I wonder.
Can't see Button costing us 500k but if he does I can't imagine he'll be back up. If Stephens goes I'd be disappointed personally but would be happy with Quinn. Hammill would be a decent signing but would suggest either, or both even, of Waggy and Green departing. Sullivan will go, at least on loan, if not permanent. Will Solly stay? And I have forgotten about DNG.
Looks that way. I know he divides opinion on here but genuinely think he is our best 'footballer'. Think he could have a good season. However,Lambert has probably seen him on a number of occasions and believes he can do it in the Prem. He is young so has plenty of time to turn his undoubted potential into regular quality.
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I agree his stamina is a slight issue but I thought that was down to him being injured most of last season where did you hear that mate?
http://m.mirror.co.uk/article?id=1282826/
He may well be a star for the future & I'd be very pleased to keep him in the reserves (if there was such a thing).
But if we need to sell ........
Starting to worry that Hamer could be on his way...
Seems a bit odd ...
As for Stephens that would be a surprise. I find him frustrating but wouldn't be surprised if he pushes on at some point.
Don't what there is to gain from selling him for say £600k, though I wouldn't be disappointed if we got both a good fee and good replacement.
If it is..then these last few tweets are interesting...
https://twitter.com/m_stephens8
Can't see Button costing us 500k but if he does I can't imagine he'll be back up. If Stephens goes I'd be disappointed personally but would be happy with Quinn. Hammill would be a decent signing but would suggest either, or both even, of Waggy and Green departing. Sullivan will go, at least on loan, if not permanent. Will Solly stay? And I have forgotten about DNG.
Can see CL going into meltdown at some point.
makes it seem as though he is on his way out unfortunately