The Truth
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Just heard we're trying to bring in Lee barnard who apparently has stated he wants to stay south rather than going north. Intresting to see how we go with this transfer attempt!
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250k offer for Lee Barnard.
- Thread starter The Truth
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Saints have made an official bid. FACT.
Don Tmatter
Well-known member
Saw on SSN, that they've turned an offer down for him, wondered if it was us.
Withdean Wanderer
Banned
More chance of getting Van Nistelrooy
pornomagboy
wake me up before you gogo who needs potter when
it was said on other thread that saints put in a bid of 150k so it was proberly them who's offer was turned down
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larus
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From Southend Echo
SOUTHEND United have turned down two offers for hot-shot Lee Barnard.
As was revealed in yesterday’s Echo, Southampton were first to bid for the Shrimpers top goalscorer when they tabled an £150,000 offer.
And Leeds United have now also officially entered the race by bidding £175,000 for the striker.
But those two offers have been rejected by Blues chairman Ron Martin “The club has received offers from two clubs, “confirmed Martin.
“Both of which have been refused.”
The Shrimpers surpremo insisted he was still keen to keep Barnard at Roots Hall but he was also wary of losing the striker on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Southend have offered the 25-year-old a new deal but Martin believes Barnard – who has been made aware of the bids by manager Steve Tilson – now has no interest in staying. “Of course the club doesn’t want to sell Lee but clearly he will not sign a new contract and I am told he will walk at the end of the season,” said Martin.
“In the meantime, because the player recognises that he might double or even treble his wages at the clubs that have enquired, it would be difficult for the manager to keep him motivated when the player has at least one eye on leaving and potentially at a higher level.
“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.
“We’re between a rock and a hard place,” added Martin.
“However, for the moment no decision has been made and whatever decision the manager and board comes to, it will serve the best interests of the club.”
SOUTHEND United have turned down two offers for hot-shot Lee Barnard.
As was revealed in yesterday’s Echo, Southampton were first to bid for the Shrimpers top goalscorer when they tabled an £150,000 offer.
And Leeds United have now also officially entered the race by bidding £175,000 for the striker.
But those two offers have been rejected by Blues chairman Ron Martin “The club has received offers from two clubs, “confirmed Martin.
“Both of which have been refused.”
The Shrimpers surpremo insisted he was still keen to keep Barnard at Roots Hall but he was also wary of losing the striker on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Southend have offered the 25-year-old a new deal but Martin believes Barnard – who has been made aware of the bids by manager Steve Tilson – now has no interest in staying. “Of course the club doesn’t want to sell Lee but clearly he will not sign a new contract and I am told he will walk at the end of the season,” said Martin.
“In the meantime, because the player recognises that he might double or even treble his wages at the clubs that have enquired, it would be difficult for the manager to keep him motivated when the player has at least one eye on leaving and potentially at a higher level.
“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.
“We’re between a rock and a hard place,” added Martin.
“However, for the moment no decision has been made and whatever decision the manager and board comes to, it will serve the best interests of the club.”
Fourteenth Eye
Face for Radio
would be a top signing for us
pornomagboy
wake me up before you gogo who needs potter when
it was said on another thread that saints put in a bid of 150k so it was proberly them who's offer was turned down
HG201
Proud Ruffian
i know he would obviuosly be a great signing, but do we really need another striker?
To be honest i would rather sign a winger, which i see as our priority at the moment
To be honest i would rather sign a winger, which i see as our priority at the moment
clapham_gull
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- Aug 20, 2003
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“All these clubs are vying for promotion and are formally of at least Championship status.”
I think that rules us out.
I think that rules us out.
The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
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Not true.
Durlston
"You plonker, Rodney!"
37 goals in 69 appearances in all competitions for Southend.
That is impressive.
That is impressive.
pork pie
New member
Why? We were "formally of at least Championship status" as well you know. And with better medium to lond term prospects that most now that Falmer is nearing completion.
Finchley Seagull
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Leeds have only been down one season less than us so we could still be the third club.
JJ McClure
Go Jags
£250k would be a lot considering he's out of contract at the end of the season.
Wilka
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If the likes of Leeds or Saints are in for him I would say we have no chance even if we put the most money in. He will just hold off and move to his prefered club in the summer. Hope i'm proved wrong though!