NG32 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 ....Oh, and I forgot(how could I!?) ; Shepherd fired SBR in SEPT - just after the Transfer window closed in 2004, so the next manager couldn't sign players until Jan..... Let's not forget Mr Andrew Cole either tbh. He was flogged as part of a plan that the manager was happy with. We replaced the c*** with Les Ferdinand. You cant compare that with the Woodgate situation. Agreed. Getting back to Given though, as with Milner wanting away it looks like we may have to cash in, but hopefully we can do the same as Cole and use the money wisely (which may well mean having to hold fire and wait on a player like we did with Sir Les). Indeed but we could do with a couple of loans til the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 ....Oh, and I forgot(how could I!?) ; Shepherd fired SBR in SEPT - just after the Transfer window closed in 2004, so the next manager couldn't sign players until Jan..... Let's not forget Mr Andrew Cole either tbh. He was flogged as part of a plan that the manager was happy with. We replaced the c*** with Les Ferdinand. You cant compare that with the Woodgate situation. Agreed. Getting back to Given though, as with Milner wanting away it looks like we may have to cash in, but hopefully we can do the same as Cole and use the money wisely (which may well mean having to hold fire and wait on a player like we did with Sir Les). Indeed but we could do with a couple of loans til the end of the season. Hell's yes. Or i'd be happy spaffing it all on Veloso or the like if available tbh. He says he doesn't want to move but he then hasn't talked to JFK yet has he. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 ....Oh, and I forgot(how could I!?) ; Shepherd fired SBR in SEPT - just after the Transfer window closed in 2004, so the next manager couldn't sign players until Jan..... Seem to recall he did the same with Souness. Sadly we're treated like crap all the time, doesn't mean we should ever accept it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Harpers signed a new 3 year deal which says to me Given is gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 With the Harper news, would expect this to be a done deal maybe just wait until after our game, sort of gentleman's agreement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Given has been a loyal (very well paid) servant and I don't begrudge him wanting to leave but I do think he should hand in an official transfer request. There is no way he should get a 'loyalty bonus' which is supposed to be for players who haven't asked to leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Given has been a loyal (very well paid) servant and I don't begrudge him wanting to leave but I do think he should hand in an official transfer request. There is no way he should get a 'loyalty bonus' which is supposed to be for players who haven't asked to leave. City might pay it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Sad to see him go, but if the money rumoured is near the mark then we'd be daft to turn it down. Fully expecting a 'keeper injury crisis now and Srnicek returning again to keep net like! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Given has been a loyal (very well paid) servant and I don't begrudge him wanting to leave but I do think he should hand in an official transfer request. There is no way he should get a 'loyalty bonus' which is supposed to be for players who haven't asked to leave. City might pay it. they've got the cash so they should Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Didn't someone say in order to play against us he'd have had to sign by midday? Expect this transfer to go through this afternoon then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Oooooh are we getting a huge chunk o cash or cash and a player or maybe two players it's like christmas!!! I CAN'T WAIT http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1645/agufi6.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Given has been a loyal (very well paid) servant and I don't begrudge him wanting to leave but I do think he should hand in an official transfer request. There is no way he should get a 'loyalty bonus' which is supposed to be for players who haven't asked to leave. City might pay it. they've got the cash so they should Well they do owe us. Newcastle paid Barton's Man City 'Loyalty' bonus when he transferred to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Think Shay will have asked for it to be announced after the game against them. Can't see him being paraded infront of our fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 should he have a testamonial? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Shay to play tomorrow and will allow Alan Smith's shot to go through his legs in the 90th minute to give us the 3 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 As much as I appreciate Shay's time here, no he absolutely can't be given a testimonial. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewellander Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 should he have a testamonial? I would say that he should. I'm not terribly happy about the manner in which he's leaving, but 10 years at the club deserves a testimonial. He's been a great player for us on and off the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 should he have a testamonial? I would say that he should. I'm not terribly happy about the manner in which he's leaving, but 10 years at the club deserves a testimonial. He's been a great player for us on and off the pitch. Definitely deserves one but can't remember a testimonial for a player who has moved on to a "bigger" club, rather than downward as would more usually be the case for aging players. Given all his charity work as well would be sure he wouldn't want to keep any of the money for himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Newcastle vs Man City in the summer as part of the deal? I doubt it. Would be nice to thank him properly for his service though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie2000 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Didn't someone say in order to play against us he'd have had to sign by midday? Expect this transfer to go through this afternoon then. I thought it was 24hrs before a game but going off chimbonda's transfer it must be around midday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 should he have a testamonial? I would say that he should. I'm not terribly happy about the manner in which he's leaving, but 10 years at the club deserves a testimonial. He's been a great player for us on and off the pitch. Definitely deserves one but can't remember a testimonial for a player who has moved on to a "bigger" club, rather than downward as would more usually be the case for aging players. Given all his charity work as well would be sure he wouldn't want to keep any of the money for himself. Glad you put that in quotation marks Can't think of any way in which they're a bigger club, owner with bigger pockets yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 ATT James (the mod): Like you really needed to ask The thread itself is fine as we talk about our GK team. Shay's departure is the end of an era, and it deserves talking about the reshuffle. No need to wield your axe on that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 should he have a testamonial? I would say that he should. I'm not terribly happy about the manner in which he's leaving, but 10 years at the club deserves a testimonial. He's been a great player for us on and off the pitch. Definitely deserves one but can't remember a testimonial for a player who has moved on to a "bigger" club, rather than downward as would more usually be the case for aging players. Given all his charity work as well would be sure he wouldn't want to keep any of the money for himself. Glad you put that in quotation marks Can't think of any way in which they're a bigger club, owner with bigger pockets yes. the bigger pockets thing is making them into a bigger club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 should he have a testamonial? I would say that he should. I'm not terribly happy about the manner in which he's leaving, but 10 years at the club deserves a testimonial. He's been a great player for us on and off the pitch. Definitely deserves one but can't remember a testimonial for a player who has moved on to a "bigger" club, rather than downward as would more usually be the case for aging players. Given all his charity work as well would be sure he wouldn't want to keep any of the money for himself. Glad you put that in quotation marks Can't think of any way in which they're a bigger club, owner with bigger pockets yes. the bigger pockets thing is making them into a bigger club. It might make them into a bigger club in the future if they turn the spending into actually winning matches and trophies, but certainly hasn't yet. We're a bigger club in every way apart from owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewellander Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 They only got bought out on the last day of the summer transfer window and they still managed to sign Robinho. And no matter what you think of them, Bridge and Bellamy are improvements on what they have and now they're going to get Given. It's ridiculous to suggest that they aren't a bigger club than us at this point just because they haven't immediately turned their $$$ into silverware. They haven't even had the chance, really. They were never going to sign a lot of world beaters in January, when most of the top players are still playing in Europe. Wait until the summer and then judge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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