I have decided that Sky have got this wrong. Not a single Birmingham local rag has a mention of a move for Stephens whilst moves for a Genk striker, a Chesterfield forward and a Boro LB are everywhere. Reckon this was a massive red herring.
Good work, Large. We can get very blinkered. we should always look for ways to check the authenticity of rumours, and you've done something smart there. May still be right, but lets see
The fact that a family member tweeted about it, hastily deleted the tweets and then denied sending them, or knowing anything about a move suggests there is more to this than pure Sky speculation.
Or family member saw the rumours, tweeted and then talked to dale who said there was nothing in the rumour?
Most probably answer for it. It would have to take a pretty stupid and inconsiderate family member to start posting those sorts of things on Twitter without it being a reaction to something that's already written publicly.
I know Richard Cawley isnt to everyone's liking but he's usually spot on about transfers and he also gave details about the deal ... Too much smoke for me
In what is proving to be a hectic week for Lambert, chairman Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner, Aston Villa have expressed an interest in Charlton midfielder Dale Stephens.
Reports from London suggest that Villa put in a bid for the Addicks player but the offer was rejected.
Aston Villa admit they have spoken to the Championship club but insist they have greater priorities ahead of tomorrow’s 11pm deadline.
The 22-year-old could be a target they revisit in the future.
Clem I didn't want to trash the source you quoted. Just think it's good to get a broad view of all sources and weigh it all up. The most perplexing example is Solly to West Ham. I got two entirely conflicting infos as of 8th August, both of which you'd describe as impeccable.
Everyone wants to be the one who breaks the story of a transfer ... why would a footballers brother be any different ?
He didn't really "break" the story - a Sky Sports journalist tweeted about it and then people got wind that Dale's cousin was on Twitter and started asking him about it. He didn't really confirm or deny it, he just said things like "wait and see". He is only a young lad and to me it looked like he just wanted to appear in the know and milk the attention without really having any info. After people started saying he had confirmed it, he quickly backtracked and even stated he was actually on holiday at the time so it's anybody's guess what he really knew at that time
Everyone wants to be the one who breaks the story of a transfer ... why would a footballers brother be any different ?
He didn't really "break" the story - a Sky Sports journalist tweeted about it and then people got wind that Dale's cousin was on Twitter and started asking him about it. He didn't really confirm or deny it, he just said things like "wait and see". He is only a young lad and to me it looked like he just wanted to appear in the know and milk the attention without really having any info. After people started saying he had confirmed it, he quickly backtracked and even stated he was actually on holiday at the time so it's anybody's guess what he really knew at that time
Can we have a transfer deadline day prediction thread?
How many Charlton first teamers who played v Hull will be left on Saturday morning? (0-11)
Without wishing to tempt fate, my prediction is that we will have ALL players in place due to their loyalty to SCP- if Solly was leaving SCP would have known by now and would have lined up a high quality replacement.
Also very grateful no-one seems interested in Wiggins, BWP, Jacko or Yan.
1. BWP - no one wants him as its just been confirmed he need a knee replacement. gonna be out for at least 3 years due to the wait on the NHS.
the others will be
Hamer - £600k to Palace Wiggins - £1m to Swansea Morrison - £500k to Massives Cort - Retired Pritchard - Free to Dartford Stephens - £1.2m to Villa Solly - Part Exc with Julian Dicks to West Ham Jackson - £700k to Millwall Yann - €17.8m to PSG Hollands - Retired to concentrate on his Baby making business
1. BWP - no one wants him as its just been confirmed he need a knee replacement. gonna be out for at least 3 years due to the wait on the NHS.
the others will be
Hamer - £600k to Palace Wiggins - £1m to Swansea Morrison - £500k to Massives Cort - Retired Pritchard - Free to Dartford Stephens - £1.2m to Villa Solly - Part Exc with Julian Dicks to West Ham Jackson - £700k to Millwall Yann - €17.8m to PSG Hollands - Retired to concentrate on his Baby making business
FACT!!!!!
was just sick in my mouth, dont forget the clarke captain gem either
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By the name of Nada.
In what is proving to be a hectic week for Lambert, chairman Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner, Aston Villa have expressed an interest in Charlton midfielder Dale Stephens.
Reports from London suggest that Villa put in a bid for the Addicks player but the offer was rejected.
Aston Villa admit they have spoken to the Championship club but insist they have greater priorities ahead of tomorrow’s 11pm deadline.
The 22-year-old could be a target they revisit in the future.
Read More http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2012/08/30/aston-villa-move-for-midfielder-could-be-put-on-backburner-97319-31727740/#ixzz251eRSjcG
Very different from other situations where family members have been known to talk-up the players in the press in order to try and get them the move.
I didn't want to trash the source you quoted. Just think it's good to get a broad view of all sources and weigh it all up. The most perplexing example is Solly to West Ham. I got two entirely conflicting infos as of 8th August, both of which you'd describe as impeccable.
Yep next year at the valley
How many Charlton first teamers who played v Hull will be left on Saturday morning? (0-11)
Without wishing to tempt fate, my prediction is that we will have ALL players in place due to their loyalty to SCP- if Solly was leaving SCP would have known by now and would have lined up a high quality replacement.
Also very grateful no-one seems interested in Wiggins, BWP, Jacko or Yan.
910the others will be
Hamer - £600k to Palace
Wiggins - £1m to Swansea
Morrison - £500k to Massives
Cort - Retired
Pritchard - Free to Dartford
Stephens - £1.2m to Villa
Solly - Part Exc with Julian Dicks to West Ham
Jackson - £700k to Millwall
Yann - €17.8m to PSG
Hollands - Retired to concentrate on his Baby making business
FACT!!!!!
I might check the Car Park in the morning see if the Motor's still there