The Prophet Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Whether he's bought for 3m or 4m doesn't make a whole lot of difference to us We need a third-choice CB and if the club has assessed that he's good enough go for it I say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 The Sun.. WATFORD ace Adrian Mariappa is set to hand in a transfer request after Newcastle increased their initial £2million bid. The defender, 25, had already rejected a slightly improved four-year deal at Vicarage Road after Toon's first approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Get in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 FM is spot on sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 The way the Watford manager was talking on the radio earlier in the week reading between the lines you felt the agent and player were going to force their hand a little... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 So we've increased our bid to, or from £2m? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Not received second bid at all http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/9496237.No_second_bid_for_Mariappa/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 They are DESPERATE for an improved bit. Let's make them sweat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I think Watford want to sell really, all this is just manoeuvring to get the best price and get the player to forgo his loyalty bonuses etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 We can take our time with this anyway, wait until deadline day and I bet we get him for nowhere near what they expect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 He wants to come they want to sell but the way they went public over it to try and force things means we may walk away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 We can take our time with this anyway, wait until deadline day and I bet we get him for nowhere near what they expect. Ala Rob Elliott... Charlton Board - "You're offering how much? Nah, you can bugger off. In fact, we're reporting you to the FA for unsettling our player! *whisper to chairman* haha we'll be able to bleed more money out of these big shots...just you watch...they'll chuck in a milion on top!" Transfer deadline day Charlton Board - "errr Mr chairman, they haven't came back with an improved offer yet...Rob is already on his way to Newcastle saying he wants to go there...what shall we do?" Mr Chairman "Ahh balls, ah well then we'll just have to accept that offer then. Any money's better than no money and an unhappy player." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm sorry, but I'm having trouble buying the theory that holding out on Watford will drive the price down. Neither am I convinced that they are desperate to sell. Maybe I'm just being a Negative Nancy, but I've got this inclination that if this is our "only" option and we play brinkmanship then we might miss out - because we all know Ashley won't be held to ransom and he'd rather walk away than pay the extra... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm sorry, but I'm having trouble buying the theory that holding out on Watford will drive the price down. Neither am I convinced that they are desperate to sell. Maybe I'm just being a Negative Nancy, but I've got this inclination that if this is our "only" option and we play brinkmanship then we might miss out - because we all know Ashley won't be held to ransom and he'd rather walk away than pay the extra... It's just "modern football" in action. A team higher up the pecking order (in this case miles higher) comes in, makes bid and sits back waiting for the player and agent to inevitably agitate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Think all of that's very fair, to be honest. What do you make of Dyche down there generally GG? I thought he'd struggle based on what I knew of his character, think he's the most alpha male I've ever seen in my life. Not yet entirely convinced, but he comes across well in interviews and we appear to be playing alright - however, whether that was more down to Michael Kightly's impact than his management remains to be seen. A bit like Malky Mackay, he started off unconvincingly stepping up into seemingly 'bigger' shoes, but is growing into them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 haven't really paid much attention to this. how good is this guy compared to what he got? an improvement on williamson? or just potential to be better than him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'd rather the club fold than pay £4m for this lad. Tomkins I'd just about understand, but that is a crazy price for his ability. Ridgewell for £2m is a much better option, can cover LB as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinotheprehistoricgeordie Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 So we're haggling over a decent championship cb. Should have just bought Fitz-Hall and told Campbell to do one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Deadline Day signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 @lee_ryder Lee Ryder Sources in #Watford claim third offer has gone in for Mariappa #nufc 1 minute ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Totally underwhelmed by this guy. Doesn't mean to say he isnt a good player or a potentially good signing for us. I hope we don't pay over the odds. I'm fully onboard if its around the 2 million mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 @lee_ryder Lee Ryder Sources in #Watford claim third offer has gone in for Mariappa #nufc 1 minute ago As if Lee Ryder has 'sources' What he really means is he's read it on a Watford forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 As long as we get a decent price it seems a solid signing. 3 CBs isn't enough. Still would like one of very high quality to challenge Saylor eventually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 It'll be interesting to see him playing against the Spuds tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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