[Archived] Lucas Neill

[modes98]

Yeah carlos is still with madrid. I believe both ball and PSV want the situation ended rather than just a loan, but guess it is a good shout until the summer!

[tchocky]

Sounds like Ball is a bit of a gamble. Seems he has lost his way a bit since the promising start to his career? Bit like Jeffers, although not as severe. We really should be going for Wayne Bridge. Thats the sort of ambition the fans want to see. If we can flog Neill then we could probably afford to bring in Bridge. Although we obviously wont be the only ones interested in him.

[FourLaneBlue]

Milan enter Neill hunt

Yep, the bizarre Lucas Neill to Milan rumour is back on! Even if it is only ClubCall...oh, and The News of the World as well apparently.

Edited November 12, 2006 by FourLaneBlue

[1864roverite]

if you read the sunday papers, it states the likes of barca and co are seriously interested in him.

Now forgive me for this, but from what I know and se of our Lucas he aint world class, he certainly does not fit the cloth for thee clubs that are being mentioned and it would all appear to be the work of his agent.

his agents big gob is akin to lucas's big ego (and mouth). I dont see how he could even get in Barcas reserve team never mind the first 11, as for Inter ? well please dont make me laugh, its Armistice day not April Fools day

[thenodrog]

Dunno if he was injured or not, or how much it was affecting him but they'll not want him if they watch a video of Ronaldo destroying him at will in the second 45.

[yellowsubmarine]

Dunno if he was injured or not, or how much it was affecting him but they'll not want him if they watch a video of Ronaldo destroying him at will in the second 45.

Dont worry, the other Ronaldo in Spain wont be able to do that. Neill will eat him for breakfast.

[grizfoot]

Dont worry, the other Ronaldo in Spain wont be able to do that. Neill will eat him for breakfast.

That would be one big breakfast

[krislu]

Hope we get rid of neill in january, the sooner the better imo.

[Eddie]

I have no complaints about Neill recently. He has certainly been no worse than anyone else and given that he has had to change position and play while injured I don't think he has done badly at all. It it weren't for the fact he hasn't signed a new contract I don't think anyone would be being critical of him.

[Gav]

The more clubs enter the race the more money we get for him.

Could go a long way to financing another signing come Jan.

[colin]

What's going on? Half the posts here suggest that Neill is rubbish and we should get rid.

The others seem to be suggesting that we should sell him to Barca or Milan.

Can someone square this circle and explain why if he is so bad then both Barca & Milan are interested?

My own feeings is that Barca & Milan are after a blooming good player who can play any position along the back four, probably left & right midfield & that if we sell him for less than Abromovich money we are sending out all the wrong messages.

[FourLaneBlue]

Can someone square this circle and explain why if he is so bad then both Barca & Milan are interested?

Most likely answer is that they aren't and that these "stories" have been fueled by someone with an interest in doing so.

It'd explain why no teams other than Liverpool made much of a move for him in the summer and even they didn't wish to pay too much or trade Warnock.

Still...we shall see, Neill is a good player after all but no more than that.

Edited November 12, 2006 by FourLaneBlue

[Eddie]

Agreed Colin.

[Exiled_Rover]

What's going on? Half the posts here suggest that Neill is rubbish and we should get rid.

The others seem to be suggesting that we should sell him to Barca or Milan.

Can someone square this circle and explain why if he is so bad then both Barca & Milan are interested?

My own feeings is that Barca & Milan are after a blooming good player who can play any position along the back four, probably left & right midfield & that if we sell him for less than Abromovich money we are sending out all the wrong messages.

Well his contract has six months to run (in the next transfer window) and he's publically stated that he won't re-sign with the team. Anthing we get for him would be a bonus.

[cravenblue]

i hate saying this but i would let neill go tomorrow. he is club captain and at the moment he is playing well below par, and plays like he doesnt cre for the club. what sort of message does this send to the other players.

[AggyBlue]

He got in News of the World's team of the week for his performance yesterday

[ABBEY]

doesnt matter to me how hes playing he doest give a sh:t about the rovers fans or club i would have put him in the reserves and let him wallow...

I WANT 100% HEART AND SOUL FOR THE ROVERS OR NONE AT ALL.

He got in News of the World's team of the week for his performance yesterday

FOR REAL??OR YOU TAKING THE YOU KNOW WHAT?

[cravenblue]

couldnt agree more abbey, but wouldnt even play him in reserves

[Ozz]

FOR REAL??

No, for Barca.

[ABBEY]

I THROW THE WORM AND REEL EM IN LOL

[thenodrog]

My own feeings is that Barca & Milan are after a blooming good player who can play any position along the back four, probably left & right midfield & that if we sell him for less than Abromovich money we are sending out all the wrong messages.

So please take some time to inform us all how you would handle that particular bit of business Colin? Your reply should be interesting to say the least and if at all feasible be very welcome to the BRFC board. In fact you could even find yourself on it!

[Eddie]

I would presume that what he means is that he would only sell if a big offer came in, if not then he would let Neill sit out his contract. If so, then I agree with him.

[philipl]

Neill has been pulled out of the Australian squad to face Ghana because of injury.

[FourLaneBlue]

Neill has been pulled out of the Australian squad to face Ghana because of injury.

Did we offer them Mickey Gray in his place but they still weren't interested?

[92er]

Henry Winter, in his report on the Arsenal Liverpool game yesterday, suggested that Benitez will follow up on his interest in Neill to sign him in January to replace the "hapless" Finnan.

So if he doesn't go to Barca, or Milan, he might go to Liverpool!

Neill has been pulled out of the Australian squad to face Ghana because of injury.

Radio Lancs were reporting that Neill would spend most of the week on the treatment table because of a slightly torn hamstring.