Rumours in Stoke we've put a bid in for him

Don't take this the wrong way, but why leave high paying Stoke for pauper Burnley?

Saxoman wrote:Don't take this the wrong way, but why leave high paying Stoke for pauper Burnley?

Because all his mates have signed for us.

Quickenthetempo wrote:Because all his mates have signed for us.

They weren't wanted at stoke anymore..

Saxoman wrote:Don't take this the wrong way, but why leave high paying Stoke for pauper Burnley?

Not taken the wrong way at all, no doubt he will be signing for Rovers, the club without even a pot to p**s in.

Maybe were matching his 45k a week wages and he has more chance of starting for us.
BTW stoke don't pay all that well in the grand scheme of things top earners 65k and there's 2 of them.

Higher paying, higher placed i should have said..

Cant see this happening but would be a quality signing

FulledgeClaret wrote:Maybe were matching his 45k a week wages and he has more chance of starting for us.
BTW stoke don't pay all that well in the grand scheme of things top earners 65k and there's 2 of them.

Bojan played there, shaquiri plays there,.. I think they pay a bit more than you

Early 30's now, would add experience. Is he still highly rated at Stoke or is he looking for a move?

I'd possibly want a younger with 'sell on' type of signing but I reckon he could be a decent fit for a season or two.

Saxoman wrote:Bojan played there, shaquiri plays there,.. I think they pay a bit more than you

they most certainly do but they have what is it 10 yrs of prem money, but then we pay considerably more than your lot.

Don't take this the wrong way, but, do one! No one cares about you or your smelly little club on here

boiledclaret wrote:Early 30's now, would add experience. Is he still highly rated at Stoke or is he looking for a move?

I'd possibly want a younger with 'sell on' type of signing but I reckon he could be a decent fit for a season or two.

Only 29 at present, 30 in October.

Experienced and able to help bring Tarkowski/Mee on 'on field' and able to be a good role model for the likes of Anderson/Long etc on the training pitches.

Also would add strength and nous at the back and, with Cork in midfield, allow our other players to be more, dare I say it, adventurous in the final third...

Wouldn't be the worst signing but will attract plenty of negative comments because it's not an up and coming "wonderkid" who'll be an immediate England international and worth £50 million in 12/18 months!

Doubt it'll happen though so am going to ignore it.

Can’t see it but would be delighted if it happened.

Would surely be the best part of £15m at least.

Yes please. Exactly what we need.

The club shop is stocking new half and half scarves: half Stoke, half Ireland.

He'd be a cracking signing. Can't see it happening but here's hoping!

Here's an article from a week ago in which his Stoke City future seemed to be in doubt: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/ ... s-decision" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mayoclaret wrote:Not taken the wrong way at all, no doubt he will be signing for Rovers, the club without even a pot to p**s in.

Our owners are wealthier than yours, sky money or not..

It's a yes from me. Solid player that would help build a solid squad for the next couple of years that could help keep us up whilst allowing us to keep adding young up and coming players such as Taylor whilst developing those we already have.

boiledclaret wrote:Early 30's now, would add experience. Is he still highly rated at Stoke or is he looking for a move?

I'd possibly want a younger with 'sell on' type of signing but I reckon he could be a decent fit for a season or two.

Year left on contract, Stoke made an offer and want him to stay. Stokey I know far from happy that this is even being muted.

Saxoman wrote:Our owners are wealthier than yours, sky money or not..

Done you good that hasn't it?

I can't quite believe you still feel you are in a position where you feel you can mock us.

You are nothing, playing at a level below Burton Albion and one above Forest Green Rovers. Your fanbase has eroded, history is all you have. We have a proud history but hand in hand with that is a superb infrastructure and future. You would give your soul to be in our position.

Ryan Shawcross would be an absolutely incredible signing, I am goinģ to say no chance as I suspect even if we can afford the fee we would get nowhere near his salary which must top 60k a week.

We could buy your club and sink it without a trace, and still have money left over from Keane.

jedi_master wrote:Done you good that hasn't it?

I can't quite believe you still feel you are in a position where you feel you can mock us.

You are nothing, playing at a level below Burton Albion and one above Forest Green Rovers. Your fanbase has eroded, history is all you have. We have a proud history but hand in hand with that is a superb infrastructure and future. You would give your soul to be in our position.

Ryan Shawcross would be an absolutely incredible signing, I am goinģ to say no chance as I suspect even if we can afford the fee we would get nowhere near his salary which must top 60k a week.

If Burnley were in Real Madrid's position I wouldn't want to be you.

mybloodisclaret wrote:We could buy your club and sink it without a trace, and still have money left over from Keane.

As could venkys with you..

Saxoman wrote:If Burnley were in Real Madrid's position I wouldn't want to be you.

Not what I suggested though that is it.

Saxoman wrote:Our owners are wealthier than yours, sky money or not..

Not sure why anyone actually rises to the bait this person sets. He has confessed to changing his allegiance from one football club to another and as such should be treated with contempt and left to contemplate his Channel 5 highlights while the big boys get on with the proper business.

1963Claret wrote:Not sure why anyone actually rises to the bait this person sets..

He says as he replies..

Do one Saxoman,oh and don't forget...All history and No future!

If you read their forum the inference is that Stoke haven't offered him a deal and that's the sticking point.

There's speculation that his current deal is somehow linked to what the highest earners at the club are on and Stoke want to renegotiate.

As usual a range of views on whether they should keep him or cash in. One year left on his current deal figure of £10M mentioned. If we are genuinely interested then assume we'd manage the wages issue by making a large one-off payment to him up-front as we have with other players.

If he came he would surely want some assurance that he'd be a regular starter.

Saxoman wrote:He says as he replies..

Look dickhead, I don't even mind you commenting on a Blackburn article or even a neutral one, but stop clogging our transfer threads with your inane horseshit.

Braindead wrote:Look dickhead, I don't even mind you commenting on a Blackburn article or even a neutral one, but stop clogging our transfer threads with your inane horseshit.

OK cheesedick, I'll leave the thread of a player you've no chance of signing alone.

Saxoman wrote:He says as he replies..

Replying is not rising to your bait. I made and will make no comment on the subject of your post.

1963Claret wrote:Not sure why anyone actually rises to the bait this person sets. He has confessed to changing his allegiance from one football club to another and as such should be treated with contempt and left to contemplate his Channel 5 highlights while the big boys get on with the proper business.

Also mental health problems which he finds distraction from by being a t**t on here rather than seek proper help. Would genuinely do him some good if everyone ignored him.
A sad person with very little going for him.

1963Claret wrote:Replying is not rising to your bait. I made and will make no comment on the subject of your post.

Yes it is..

CombatClaret wrote:Also mental health problems which he finds distraction from by being a t**t on here rather than seek proper help. Would genuinely do him some good if everyone ignored him.

Like you have?

Sorry braindead, I tried..

Very experienced but in all honesty is he an upgrade on either long or tarks? They have age on their side and are similar to him. He looked gash when I watched stoke play last season but would take him to sit on the bench.

I have just discovered the rather splendid 'foe' facility which now means I no longer have to read his posts. Result - as I understand today's youth say when they have had some success.

Saxoman, who is currently on your ignore list, made this post.

Saxoman, who is currently on your ignore list, made this post.

Saxoman, who is currently on your ignore list, made this post.

Why oh why do the mods allow Saxoman on this board?
Best of luck next Season now feck off

1963Claret wrote:I have just discovered the rather splendid 'foe' facility which now means I no longer have to read his posts. Result - as I understand today's youth say when they have had some success.

I think they say 'sick' actually..

Don't worry about saxo. 4 letters are all the replies you need:

LLTV

Saxoman wrote:They weren't wanted at stoke anymore..

Your not wanted here.but you turn up talking sh1te every 5 mins

Grumps wrote:Rumours in Stoke we've put a bid in for him

Where have you seen this? He is perfect for what we need.

gandhisflipflop wrote:Where have you seen this? He is perfect for what we need.

Here............. http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thr ... ss-burnley" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


The OP is a Burnley based Stoke fan though. One which hates Burnley, although his son is a Claret.

Cheers BOT

Is someone genuinely asking whether Shawcross is an upgrade on Kevin Long? Seriously?

Yes please, would be a great signing and as mentioned above would 'bring on' others.

I've been an advocate of us signing Craig Dawson, Shawcross would be an upgrade on him.