Interestingly enough we could do a little thread about Northern signings that have failed to settle
Redfearn by far and away the biggest numpty in this bracket. Obviously the gravy down here is far too watery and the fact we don't have our 'tea' at 5pm really didn't sit with him
"Sheffield United met Charlton Athletic’s initial valuation of Ricky Holmes, The Star understands, only to be quoted an even higher price for the former Northampton Town winger. Sources in London last night claimed that United’s first offer, believed to be in the region of £400,000, matched the figure they had been told would trigger the 30-year-old’s release before Karl Robinson’s side demanded an even higher fee."
Of course this is spin from their side just as there is spin from every club, including ours, on transfers. Remember KRs repeated rant about other clubs treating both MK and CAFC unfairly.
Remember the golden rule.
All players who sign, or re-sign, for you are progressing their careers and clearly making the right choice.
All players who don't sign for you are greedy mercenaries and not that good anyway ; - )
Bottom line is we kept Holmes which is, IMHO, a good thing.
The crucial factor in RH staying was RH wanting to stay. Whether that's through loyalty, a really good contract or inertia is irrelevant. Now seems unlikely SheffU offered him a big enough raise for him to consider uprooting again. At 30 a good contract would be a serious issue, this will most likely be his last chance to help secure his financial future. If he has a tough time in a poor team bumping along the bottom of the division, he and his agent will be reopening lines of communication to Sheffield around December time. If Wilder's still in post the chances of bids resurfacing would be good. roly's valuations of players are his own and faces that don't fit find themselves getting maneouvred to god knows where (CS, MM) It's definitely good news that RH is staying, for now. I doubt that more than one of the gaping holes in the squad will be filled by 31 August, let alone 4 August. Chin up.
Sell Novak and buy the entire University of Dublin first team.
Unfortunately, this is the sort of thing that I can imagine the current ownership to consider (but only because it'd be a bit incompetent).
We lost to University College Dublin, part of NUI. The University of Dublin would be Trinity College Dublin, and they would be a bit shite, by comparison.
"Oldham Athletic (loan)[edit] On 9 July 2016, Erwin signed for Oldham Athletic on a season-long loan.[30][31] He scored his first goal for Oldham in a 3–2 loss against Shrewsbury Town on 3 September 2016.[32]
In 40 Appearances in all competitions for Oldham Athletic during the 2016/17 season, Erwin scored 10 goals (8 in the league). With Erwin finishing the clubs Top Goalscorer for the season.[33]"
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Redfearn by far and away the biggest numpty in this bracket. Obviously the gravy down here is far too watery and the fact we don't have our 'tea' at 5pm really didn't sit with him
"Sheffield United met Charlton Athletic’s initial valuation of Ricky Holmes, The Star understands, only to be quoted an even higher price for the former Northampton Town winger. Sources in London last night claimed that United’s first offer, believed to be in the region of £400,000, matched the figure they had been told would trigger the 30-year-old’s release before Karl Robinson’s side demanded an even higher fee."
Read more at: http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-charlton-athletic-raised-the-price-on-ricky-holmes-after-blades-made-their-bid-1-8646505?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Of course this is spin from their side just as there is spin from every club, including ours, on transfers. Remember KRs repeated rant about other clubs treating both MK and CAFC unfairly.
Remember the golden rule.
All players who sign, or re-sign, for you are progressing their careers and clearly making the right choice.
All players who don't sign for you are greedy mercenaries and not that good anyway ; - )
Bottom line is we kept Holmes which is, IMHO, a good thing.
Agreed with Henry it sounds like spin just to try and make it look like they did everything possible to try and sign Holmes.
The fact is he wanted to stay, we wanted him to stay and he stayed. Everyone is happy
It's definitely good news that RH is staying, for now. I doubt that more than one of the gaping holes in the squad will be filled by 31 August, let alone 4 August.
Chin up.
We lost to University College Dublin, part of NUI. The University of Dublin would be Trinity College Dublin, and they would be a bit shite, by comparison.
On 9 July 2016, Erwin signed for Oldham Athletic on a season-long loan.[30][31] He scored his first goal for Oldham in a 3–2 loss against Shrewsbury Town on 3 September 2016.[32]
In 40 Appearances in all competitions for Oldham Athletic during the 2016/17 season, Erwin scored 10 goals (8 in the league). With Erwin finishing the clubs Top Goalscorer for the season.[33]"
six foot two, eyes of blue
Big Lee Erwin's after you