keepthefaith1 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 latics have offered the former southend midfielder a contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor_Coconut Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has revealed the club are facing competition from a League One club to sign midfielder Kevin Maher - but remains upbeat over his chances of signing him. Former Southend man Maher, who spent two months on loan at Priestfield last season, has been training with the Kent club throughout the summer. And Stimson said: "Kevin has got another club interested in him but he's been honest with us, that's good and he's actually going to figure for us in the game. "Hopefully by then we might be able to do something but by still coming in and training with us it shows we've still got a chance. I know we're competing against a first division club so it would be a good one if we could get him to sign." Stimson also revealed he is hoping out-of-favour striker Delroy Facey will be able to come to an agreement to end his unhappy spell at Priestfield. He added: "Delroy's got a couple of clubs interested in him, so it's just a matter now of Del and the chairman trying to get together and deciding what's best for both parties and to maybe leave the club." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheblue Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 latics have offered the former southend midfielder a contract. Good. I was wondering when we'd get round to bringing some midfielders in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 And Delroy Facey is making good progress in challenging Steve Claridge's record of trying to play for every league club as he's about to join Grimsby I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Central midfielder and Southend captain for 6 years and at the club for 10. May have to be a good offer to move him away from East coast were he has lived for most of his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 And Delroy Facey is making good progress in challenging Steve Claridge's record of trying to play for every league club as he's about to join Grimsby I think. If I was his agent I'd be on the phone to Crewe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Where is the info from we have offered him a contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Where is the info from we have offered him a contract? The Chron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Central midfielder and Southend captain for 6 years and at the club for 10. May have to be a good offer to move him away from East coast were he has lived for most of his life. Well according to this Sarfend fans link he's either got fed up and wanted to leave because he wasn't catching during the latter half of last season or he punched a 19 year old in training and is now persona non grata. Perhaps he will have Ricketts old number? http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/F10623225?thr...560&show=50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Always, always rated maher as one of the best passing midfielders out there in the lower leagues... remember watching him in the championship on't sky, and thinking him and Eastwood were a class above the rest of the team... sure they had an offer of £1m for him a couple of seasons back that they turned down...??always thought he was pretty much the bedrock of thier team so he must have really fallen from grace... I would be very, very happy if we could bring Maher in.... would massively improve our side, and defo provide the amo Hughesy needs.... we will wait and see.... Edited July 16, 2008 by BigfinLatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLee Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I Like This Lad Very Good Passer Maybe Another Wellens ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I rate maher, but will he want to come up here? Would be a good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Always, always rated maher as one of the best passing midfielders out there in the lower leagues... remember watching him in the championship on't sky, and thinking him and Eastwood were a class above the rest of the team... sure they had an offer of £1m for him a couple of seasons back that they turned down...??always thought he was pretty much the bedrock of thier team so he must have really fallen from grace... I would be very, very happy if we could bring Maher in.... would massively improve our side, and defo provide the amo Hughesy needs.... we will wait and see.... I must admit I've never really spotted him when we have played them but that probably says more about me than him. It's always been the goalie (which ever one they have played) and the defenders Clarke and Barrett who have stood out for me. However he obviously stood out for you BF and that's good enough for me. We shall watch with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I remember being shocked when he went to Gillingham, was the captain for 2 promotions. That says a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I must admit I've never really spotted him when we have played them but that probably says more about me than him. It's always been the goalie (which ever one they have played) and the defenders Clarke and Barrett who have stood out for me. However he obviously stood out for you BF and that's good enough for me. We shall watch with interest. Thanks mate! however... for those who dont always trust my, usually sound, judgement.... have a look at this... its the QPR game on here that I remember watching where he was absolute class.... this is mainly about his goals which he isnt renowned for, however shows he is a bit handy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny punkster Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 i hope the chron haven't let this outta the bag early again....if it is true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleetwood Blue Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 i hope the chron haven't let this outta the bag early again....if it is true! Will the chron alert Donnie to his availability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks mate! however... for those who dont always trust my, usually sound, judgement.... have a look at this... its the QPR game on here that I remember watching where he was absolute class.... this is mainly about his goals which he isnt renowned for, however shows he is a bit handy... He looks like a season in the Neal Eardley Shooting Masterclass sitting alongside Mr Scholes and he could be a useful goal threat from midfield. But.... what the :censored: was the nearest QPR player doing for the first goal? I presumed Maher was looking to shoot 70 yards the other way when I first saw it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 He looks like a season in the Neal Eardley Shooting Masterclass sitting alongside Mr Scholes and he could be a useful goal threat from midfield. But.... what the :censored: was the nearest QPR player doing for the first goal? I presumed Maher was looking to shoot 70 yards the other way when I first saw it! Just to say again though... he isnt really known for his shooting... think he scored 5 in that season with the QPR game in which he got a hit-trick... like any "creative" midfielder he doesnt really get into the box, so when he does score they are usually from distance.... Like Wellens, before Donny moved him behind the front two, he probably should score more but it aint really his job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohh Johnny Eyre Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Just to say again though... he isnt really known for his shooting... think he scored 5 in that season with the QPR game in which he got a hit-trick... like any "creative" midfielder he doesnt really get into the box, so when he does score they are usually from distance.... Like Wellens, before Donny moved him behind the front two, he probably should score more but it aint really his job... Did he not get sent off against us at Roots Hall last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Would be a real coup to get him but the geographical issue would be a real problem I'd expect. Let's hope no Southern clubs put an offer on the table then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I must admit I've never really spotted him when we have played them but that probably says more about me than him. It's always been the goalie (which ever one they have played) and the defenders Clarke and Barrett who have stood out for me. However he obviously stood out for you BF and that's good enough for me. We shall watch with interest. Flavahan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Would be a real coup to get him but the geographical issue would be a real problem I'd expect. Let's hope no Southern clubs put an offer on the table then. Can confirm we have offered Maher a contract BUT no response to date (From a reliable source ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Can confirm we have offered Maher a contract BUT no response to date (From a reliable source ) Its alright Exile... we all read the chron, and no need to reitterate how reliable it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Its alright Exile... we all read the chron, and no need to reitterate how reliable it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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