250k offer for Lee Barnard.

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That's him going to Leeds then.

Unless we offer astronomical wages.

 

[JJ McClure]

If Saints do get him then him and Ricky Lambert would be a quality strike force.

 

[Silent Bob]

That's him going to Leeds then.

Unless we offer astronomical wages.

Leeds supposedly wanted McNulty last Jan but he still ended up here.

 

[beorhthelm]

“All these clubs are vying for promotion and are formally of at least Championship status.”

I think that rules us out.

also "because the player recognises that he might double or even treble his wages at the clubs that have enquired,". at this stage of our progress i dont see us doubling Southend wages.

 

[grummitts gloves]

It amazes me where Leeds and Saints get their money from? It wasn't that long ago that both those clubs were in deep shit financially. As a result of Bloom's takeover, I would have thought we are more stable financially and should be able to compete with them in transfer fees between 150,000 - 250,000?

 

[Silent Bob]

It amazes me where Leeds and Saints get their money from? It wasn't that long ago that both those clubs were in deep shit financially. As a result of Bloom's takeover, I would have thought we are more stable financially and should be able to compete with them in transfer fees between 150,000 - 250,000?

Southampton were taken over by Swiss billionaires and Ken Bates cheated the system.

 

[Gerbil]

Would f***ing love it if we got him, We won't though.

 

[JJ McClure]

I expect that we can complete with the transfer fee, its everything else that we cant - wages, stadium, training facilities, and a winning football team.

 

[severnside gull]

I'd be surprised if we were even in for him much as I would love it. The Southend quote appears to directly rule us out of being one of the three clubs in the mix so I suspect this is a case of someone seeing that he was available/likely to move and assuming or wishing that it must be to us............what are fans like?

 

[glasfryn]

Would f***ing love it if we got him, We won't though.

my thoughts too.
would be a great replacement for Fozzie when he hangs his boots up and if he came on and scored the winner in a vital match to keep us up, any price would be reasonably OK and would bed him in for a championship push next season

 

[beorhthelm]

It amazes me where Leeds and Saints get their money from? It wasn't that long ago that both those clubs were in deep shit financially. As a result of Bloom's takeover, I would have thought we are more stable financially and should be able to compete with them in transfer fees between 150,000 - 250,000?

They have large grounds that generate large cash flows to fund transfers and wages. they also both went into administration as a result of overspending, wiping out their debts in the process.

Bloom is digging into his pocket for the stadium, No.1 priority, and hofully he'll find some cash from time to time to fund the squad too. but i dont think we should expect him to be shelling out loads of money, and if intends to i'd rather he did so when we are in the Chamionship/Premiership p). the club needs to be run in a financially sound and viable manner, others are doing this (Villa and Reading spring to mind) and we should be able too once we have our own 25k seater stadium. :albion1:

 

[algie]

If people bothered to do a quick search on this pillock they will see he is full of shit.Look how many rumour bollocks he posts.

 

[Brighton Breezy]

Hmm...

http://footballtalentspotter.com/blogs/goodoldsussexbythesea/whereshouldpoyetsplashthecash.aspx

 

[CliveWalkerWingWizard]

We do however have a new stadium - that is going up and a chairman with ambition. Ok we can not compete with saints but not that far behind in this division. In fact if we were higher up the league in a play off spot we could attract a lot more players even though withdean is crap. What does matter is whether a player is prepared to wait 2/3 seasons for championship football.

 

[Ecosse Exile]

Hes signed 2 1/2 year deal at Southampton, undisclosed fee

 

[Laughing Gravy]

Yep. Those twats have got him

 

[Danny-Boy]

From Southend Echo


“There has been interest from two League One clubs over the past few days with a third club, again in League One, making enquiries yesterday.

“All these clubs are vying for promotion and are formally of at least Championship status.”

The third club interested in Barnard have not yet tabled on offer but it does seem certain the striker will leave – possibly even before this weekend’s clash with Wycombe Wanderers.

I think that should read "formerly" not "formally". I thought Albion were trying not to vie for relegation still?

 

[Rookie]

soton have got one hell of a strike force now, think we can count out going up as champions next season!

 

[Harley S]

soton have got one hell of a strike force now, think we can count out going up as champions next season!

Don't worry, I can see Southampton getting promotion THIS season, probably via the play-offs !

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

Even if we are in for him, as others have said he will either join Leeds or Saints.