shefflatic Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 footballrumours.com Leeds united yesterday agreed a fee with oldham athletic for winger chris taylor said to be around 450k. taylor and his agent are travelling over to thorpe arch this morning for talks,leeds hope to have a deal in place before the colchester game. from a source close to colchester manager dave penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 footballrumours.com Leeds united yesterday agreed a fee with oldham athletic for winger chris taylor said to be around 450k. taylor and his agent are travelling over to thorpe arch this morning for talks,leeds hope to have a deal in place before the colchester game. from a source close to colchester manager dave penny! Colchester manager Dave Penn(e)y? Anyway, I heard Sol Campbell was close to agreeing terms at Notts County. Surreal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khlatics4ever Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 If he's going to Thorpe Arch this morning, he must be flying it because at 11.30 am this morning he was in his kit training with tics first team squad down at Chapple Road. ps had a chat with Smalley & he reckons he could be out for a couple of months with his back injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerinedreams Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 How much truth in the whole Taylor matter there is I don't know but I was speaking to a mate who is a leeds fan yesterday, he says that Taylor had a medical but failed, he did only say it was a rumour though, but he had heard it from more than one person, i checked the leeds forum last night, one poster off here from last weekend, who heard from the guy who was sat in front of him, that post was the initial starter for another 4 pages of debating whether CT was worth a mill and who else they should bring in, was on waccoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerinedreams Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Colchester manager Dave Penn(e)y? Anyway, I heard Sol Campbell was close to agreeing terms at Notts County. Surreal! I've heard that one as well this week from the same person who said CT failed a medical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wozzer Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've heard that one as well this week from the same person who said CT failed a medical. it's true he failed a medical at Leeds - problem between the chest and groin - he couldn't stomach the thought of playing for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 .... I heard Sol Campbell was close to agreeing terms at Notts County. Surreal! Truth is stranger than fiction. Looks like he's being brought in before Notts play the Brewers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste1987 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Truth is stranger than fiction. Looks like he's being brought in before Notts play the Brewers. Dream defensive partnership. Sol Campbell and John Thompson... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Dream defensive partnership. Sol Campbell and John Thompson... Notts haven't conceded a goal in open play yet, so if it all goes pear-shaped it's bound to be Sol's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Notts haven't conceded a goal in open play yet, so if it all goes pear-shaped it's bound to be Sol's fault. They are playing a dangerous game here Notts County, Campbell has signed a 5 year deal!!!! A bit ridiculous for a 34 year old I think!!!! If their money man takes his ball home like ours did the contract for Campbell could send them bankrupt!!! Plus it's not gonna do muck for team spirit with most of the side on £1200 a week or whatever and then him on £40K a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste1987 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 They are playing a dangerous game here Notts County, Campbell has signed a 5 year deal!!!! A bit ridiculous for a 34 year old I think!!!! If their money man takes his ball home like ours did the contract for Campbell could send them bankrupt!!! Plus it's not gonna do muck for team spirit with most of the side on £1200 a week or whatever and then him on £40K a week! Its actually even more than that. But I agree, a very dangerous game that will make or break them in disastrous fashion. However he can't be on that wage for all 5 years surely? Perhaps a wage reduction as each season passes. If not, paying a 39 yr old in years to come a wage like that is stupid! Regarding team spirit, many of the players are now going to come out saying "i want more money". Its inevitable. Lee Hughes will be onto his agent as we speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Beckham has been linked with NC too. Tough choice here. Milan or Nottingham? Europe or Johnny's Paint trophy? South Africa or a summer at home listening to the wife sing in the shower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Milano cafés or Hooters? It's a tough one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Beckham has been linked with NC too. Tough choice here. Milan or Nottingham? He'd have more fans in Nottingham as the female to male population ratio is reputed to be 5:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelaticsfan Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 has anyone heard this off a reliable source 1st person? up to now its been people who have heard it off people who have good sources, but its never right from the horses mouth, my advice for finding out if its a done deal or not ... check the OS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelaticsfan Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Its actually even more than that. But I agree, a very dangerous game that will make or break them in disastrous fashion. However he can't be on that wage for all 5 years surely? Perhaps a wage reduction as each season passes. If not, paying a 39 yr old in years to come a wage like that is stupid! Regarding team spirit, many of the players are now going to come out saying "i want more money". Its inevitable. Lee Hughes will be onto his agent as we speak another one of my ex idols shown in his true light, it used to be about career, now its just money, given the option of league 2 or prem it used to be prem all the way because its better football and better career, shows that they are not in it for the football anymore just for the pay cheque true footballers would stay in the premiership and keep their career going at the top for as long as possible when hes about 60 and showing his grandkids his medals what is he gonna show them from notts county? a bank statement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 another one of my ex idols shown in his true light, it used to be about career, now its just money, given the option of league 2 or prem it used to be prem all the way because its better football and better career, shows that they are not in it for the football anymore just for the pay cheque true footballers would stay in the premiership and keep their career going at the top for as long as possible when hes about 60 and showing his grandkids his medals what is he gonna show them from notts county? a bank statement? Granted it was for a better team but Sol has already shown himself to be up for a move against the grain of what you'd consider best practice in return for the cash. He'd have more fans in Nottingham as the female to male population ratio is reputed to be 5:1. Surely an invitation for passers by to indulge in cheap homophobia, Mr Sideburns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 another one of my ex idols shown in his true light, it used to be about career, now its just money, given the option of league 2 or prem it used to be prem all the way because its better football and better career, shows that they are not in it for the football anymore just for the pay cheque true footballers would stay in the premiership and keep their career going at the top for as long as possible when hes about 60 and showing his grandkids his medals what is he gonna show them from notts county? a bank statement? I'm sorry are you surprised, Sol Campbell took the money to move from Tottenham to Arsenal (OK he won some stuff at the Gunners, but he took the money). He took the money to go to Pompey and when Pompey wouldn't pay his ridiculous wage demands (£40k a week outside the Prem is ridiculous, and in the Prem for someone of Sol Campbell's quality isn't that cheap either) he went somewhere that could afford to pay him that. He wasn't going to get that sort of wage anywhere else, he was never going to be bought by someone capable of winning anything big, unless he was a big time reserve, in which case he might not have got the medal and he doesn't need Premiership football to get into the England squad (as he isn't getting in that now). So what does he do- he doesn't want to retire, no one bar Notts County are going to pay him that sort of cash for that long so he goes to Notts County. I know he doesn't need the money, (don't think he ever married any of his 'girlfriends' and I don't think he has kids) but a prospective £10 million (I doubt it will end up being that much but you never know) can make people think less about any principles they might have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelaticsfan Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'm sorry are you surprised, Sol Campbell took the money to move from Tottenham to Arsenal (OK he won some stuff at the Gunners, but he took the money). He took the money to go to Pompey and when Pompey wouldn't pay his ridiculous wage demands (£40k a week outside the Prem is ridiculous, and in the Prem for someone of Sol Campbell's quality isn't that cheap either) he went somewhere that could afford to pay him that. He wasn't going to get that sort of wage anywhere else, he was never going to be bought by someone capable of winning anything big, unless he was a big time reserve, in which case he might not have got the medal and he doesn't need Premiership football to get into the England squad (as he isn't getting in that now). So what does he do- he doesn't want to retire, no one bar Notts County are going to pay him that sort of cash for that long so he goes to Notts County. I know he doesn't need the money, (don't think he ever married any of his 'girlfriends' and I don't think he has kids) but a prospective £10 million (I doubt it will end up being that much but you never know) can make people think less about any principles they might have. aye but the other transfers where all in and around the premiership, top of english football and he had other offers from premiership clubs, ah well everyone else is doin it, just goes to show money talks more than the game itself these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 aye but the other transfers where all in and around the premiership, top of english football and he had other offers from premiership clubs, ah well everyone else is doin it, just goes to show money talks more than the game itself these days I wouldn't say everyone is doing it TBH - I'll bet dozens of top pros have knocked Citeh back despite big money offers. To drop 4 divisions though is just ridiculous. Bet he goes mad and doesn't see two seasons out with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Surely an invitation for passers by to indulge in cheap homophobia, Mr Sideburns? Are you confusing comments about Sol with mine about Backham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losesome Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Truth is stranger than fiction. Looks like he's being brought in before Notts play the Brewers. On the Cambell deal, does anybody know how county can obviously pay these big wages when there is supposed to be a limit on pay governed by the clubs turnover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 On the Cambell deal, does anybody know how county can obviously pay these big wages when there is supposed to be a limit on pay governed by the clubs turnover. Big signing on fee that's not classed as an ongoing wage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLen Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 On the Cambell deal, does anybody know how county can obviously pay these big wages when there is supposed to be a limit on pay governed by the clubs turnover. I was wondering the same thing I'm pretty sure they have a salary cap in league 2 but they'll give them a big fat signing on fee, £50k for Sol apparently and a 5 year contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Big signing on fee that's not classed as an ongoing wage? Two other possibilities: 1) The wage cap only stopped the owners funding wages through Director's loans - so if they just give the club money it counts as income 2) It seemed like a good idea but the clubs ignored it so the authorities let it slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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