[Archived] Nicko's Thread

[bobrover01]

how much has the spurs fall out with man u and liverpool stalled the market Nicko?

[socngill]

I can't see us accepting a deal that involves add-ons. We don't want to sell him, he has three years left, we have to pay a lump to Arsenal and we need to buy a replacement. It should be all cash or nothing.

[nicko]

nicko do you expect any postivev developments today

There's lots going on all over the place...hopefully Rovers will get dragged into it.

The 11 o'clocker is looking quite busy already.

[rebelmswar]

You obviously haven't seen the photos from Germany. There's not an ounce of fat on the guy.

But don't let clear photographic evidence get in the way of your prejudice.

Look at the last picture.

Clearly a much more streamlined Fowler.

[JAL]

Nicko,

Getting some bad feedback from the players that they arent very happy with Ince and his regime at this moment in time can you confirm or deny this, this isnt in the slightest positive news to build confidence for the coming season.

[nicko]

how much has the spurs fall out with man u and liverpool stalled the market Nicko?

It's holding things up for Spurs who know they are losing them and have to find replacements

Berbatov will go to Man U once Spurs have a replacement...which is potentially worrying although I have heard of no Spurs approach for Roque - yet.

Keane will go to Liverpool once they have a replacement...which looks like Arshavin.

Once Man U get Berbatov in they will move out Saha or maybe even Campbell, so it has a knock-on effect.

If Liverpool get Keane they will surely have to shift someone out...like Pennant. The Alonso-Barry issue has to be sorted too.

[VillaSimon]

11 o'clocker should be officially added to the english dictionary

Received an '11 o'clocker' - To have been updated by Nicko

[nicko]

Nicko,

Getting some bad feedback from the players that they arent very happy with Ince and his regime at this moment in time can you confirm or deny this, this isnt in the slightest positive news to build confidence for the coming season.

Players talk a lot...some moan, some are happy.

I would only start to worry if they all decided to go elsewhere...

[greggyk]

Nicko,

Getting some bad feedback from the players that they arent very happy with Ince and his regime at this moment in time can you confirm or deny this, this isnt in the slightest positive news to build confidence for the coming season.

players should show some respect and stop 'informing' others of how unhappy they are with Ince....we don't want a situation like at Southampton for example, where the players forced out the manager....that was a disgrace

[nicko]

I know it's not Rovers-related, but I just had to say.

Oh really?

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8...3855881,00.html

[gumboots]

Just shows how dim footballers are doesn't it? Bentley wants to go to Spurs but Spurs don't want to pay anything like the price. Now a bit of haggling i could take but if they'd made their interest clear from that long ago and still wouldn't cough up, I'd be thinking "Wage cut (probably) from what I could have had at Rovers, best players leaving and they can't be bothered to pay the price. Is this really where i want to go? But not David. He (possibly) feigns injury, avoids chances to get fit and throws his toys out of the pram to try to persuade them and us to do the deal.

[The Prof.]

7th from end sumo wrestling style.

Theres is deffo a case of 24 in there.

10th from the end is my favorite! SUMOOooooo

[rebelmswar]

I know it's not Rovers-related, but I just had to say.

Oh really?

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8...3855881,00.html

They will soon be playing with 10 strikers and an attacking goalkeeper.

When do you think the exodus of chaff will start?

[67splitscreen]

Nicko.

I seem to remember, that at the same time we are in Portugal, there are a number of other English teams taking part in similar tournaments.

Bristol City, springs to mind, I think there was a distant post of yours going back way, mentioning there right back Orr.

Is he now off the radar.

[nicko]

They will soon be playing with 10 strikers and an attacking goalkeeper.

When do you think the exodus of chaff will start?

Fulham have lost McBride and Kamara is badly injured. It is quite an expensive exercise, but I'm not criticisng them for spending. Johnson will score goals for them...

[JAL]

Players talk a lot...some moan, some are happy.

I would only start to worry if they all decided to go elsewhere...

There seems to be more than one or two linked away from the club at this moment in time especially the better players but the alarming one seems to be Warnock, who isnt for sale, yet another bid comes in, Newcastle must know something about Warnock that Rovers dont know about.

[nicko]

Nicko.

I seem to remember, that at the same time we are in Portugal, there are a number of other English teams taking part in similar tournaments.

Bristol City, springs to mind, I think there was a distant post of yours going back way, mentioning there right back Orr.

Is he now off the radar.

Orr is probably still on the list. Like I say, it's a long list and they haven't decided. Something will get done, but give them time to look at all of the options.

The first few signing are vital for a new manager.

There seems to be more than one or two linked away from the club at this moment in time especially the better players but the alarming one seems to be Warnock, who isnt for sale, yet another bid comes in, Newcastle must know something about Warnock that Rovers dont know about.

I would agree...that one is a puzzler.

Where do you get a good left back to replace him?

[adopted scouser]

I think this situation is undermining Ince's credibility - Santa Cruz, Roberts, Derbyshire, McCarthy etc. must be completely bewildered by the real need for this fat out of condition injury prone rehabilitation item. Can anyone tell me he adds something - just one thing - (apart from bulk) that he adds to the squad.

Can't wait for him score, then you'll be conspicuous by your absence.

Wind your neck in and give the guy a break, if he finds ten per cent of his form he'll still be ahead of the Cole's and Yorke's that have graced Ewood with their 'presence'.

[Hughesy]

Chimbonda undergoing his medical at Sunderland now - Looks like he is set to sign - what's the fee for him?

Also nice to see that Man Citys Benjani will miss the start of the season, and Jo will be at the olympics - they are getting desperate for a striker too!

[DeadlyDirk]

Nicko, I've heard we have shown interest in Olympiakos's Vasilis Torosidis, any truth in this at all?

And Stoke bidding 6m for Sunderlands Fulop? Surely thats an exageration? Think that was in the daily mail.

[1&OnlyRover]

Skysports.com understands Pascal Chimbonda is currently undergoing a medical at Sunderland ahead of signing a four-year deal.

Hopefull, this is done and dusted today/tommorow and hopefully spuds come back with an improve bid for bentely

[roverfanuk]

I would agree...that one is a puzzler.

Where do you get a good left back to replace him?

Reading

[alexanders]

Roy Keane's men will be Sunderland Hotspurs by August

[Paulsman]

Nicko, I know you've talked about Warnock already, but you seem genuinely worried. Is there something you know that we don't?

Is there any movement on this one today?

[JohnS]

Any news on the Rest of Hotspurs to Sunderland Nicko or will this be in your update?