[Archived] Sam's January Targets

[JamieUK]

Can we not clamp down on the same bloody thing being asked page after page?! Read the thread before posting!!

I'd like to see MGP stay - although his performances haven't been amazing the last couple of seasons his stats show (as posted on this or his thread) he has still contributed somewhat... 9 assists last year isn't bad. Keep him for centre midfield and try and get rid of Andrews & Grella if possible whilst bringing in a decent winger...

[Brfcrule1]

Nicko can you confirm have WHU paid us any dosh as yet for Benni? how long do you think it might take to sort out his permit issues?

[bellamy11]

Nicko can you confirm have WHU paid us any dosh as yet for Benni? how long do you think it might take to sort out his permit issues?

Seems strange that West Ham would give us any money before Benni is a registered player there.

[modes98]

Nicko can you confirm have WHU paid us any dosh as yet for Benni? how long do you think it might take to sort out his permit issues?

Your last 3 posts have all asked the same question.

Until a deal is confirmed they will not be paying us any money, that is how the world of business works. Would you pay for an item that you may never get?

The work permit issue will be sorted, strange how these things always are in football, little chance that Benni will return after what he has done.

[brian_gallagher85]

Your last 3 posts have all asked the same question.

Until a deal is confirmed they will not be paying us any money, that is how the world of business works. Would you pay for an item that you may never get?

We're selling West Ham, Benni via ebay then?

[Brfcrule1]

sorry modes 98 just needed clarifying so I then take it with regards to the striker situation we are in limbo at the moment? or are the trust making some money available if the right striker is out there?

[gumboots]

sorry modes 98 just needed clarifying so I then take it with regards to the striker situation we are in limbo at the moment? or are the trust making some money available if the right striker is out there?

Answer would seem to be that nobody actually knows anything, but in just about 4 days it'll all be over and done with and we can wait till June or so to start speculating again

[Kelbo]

I think we have been pretty sensible here to date, no panic buys as yet, one for the future and an experienced International who could come off, both no fees and the older one pay as you play!!

I do think we will see one more incoming deal when Benni is tied up with WHU, but please keep Pedersen, the options are nowhere near as good!!

[jim mk2]

MGP has been playing well recently but i suspect that's largely down to his contract situation and trying to get a new club. After reading his comments about being linked to Fenerbahce i think that reinforces that. Selling Pedersen for Ibricic could be a decent move.

Absolute bleedin' balderdash. Why do people assume a new (unknown) player will be better than one we already have ?

At 28, Pedersen is a good footballer who can play at the top level for another 5 years. He is using his wing skills to establish a new niche in midfield, he's loyal, intelligent, hard-working and not a moment's trouble to the management. Why sell a prize asset like that ?

[JAL]

Absolute bleedin' balderdash. Why do people assume a new (unknown) player will be better than one we already have ?

At 28, Pedersen is a good footballer who can play at the top level for another 5 years. He is using his wing skills to establish a new niche in midfield, he's loyal, intelligent, hard-working and not a moment's trouble to the management. Why sell a prize asset like that ?

Precisely !

[steverovers]

Absolute bleedin' balderdash. Why do people assume a new (unknown) player will be better than one we already have ?

At 28, Pedersen is a good footballer who can play at the top level for another 5 years. He is using his wing skills to establish a new niche in midfield, he's loyal, intelligent, hard-working and not a moment's trouble to the management. Why sell a prize asset like that ?

Spot On!

[RibbleValleyRover]

Absolute bleedin' balderdash. Why do people assume a new (unknown) player will be better than one we already have ?

At 28, Pedersen is a good footballer who can play at the top level for another 5 years. He is using his wing skills to establish a new niche in midfield, he's loyal, intelligent, hard-working and not a moment's trouble to the management. Why sell a prize asset like that ?

Because he has been garbage for 2-3 years then suddenly wakes up when his contract is on the verge of running out? But hey if you don't have a problem with that then fine.

Perhaps some of you should read his comments about Fenerbahce's interest in him:

"Fenerbahce is an appealing option," he told Nettavisen.

"It is a massive club and they play regularly in the Champions League."

On his Ewood Park situation, he said: "I am a Blackburn player, and I remain loyal to my contract."

Pedersen flattered by Fener

He clearly is interested in joining Fener if they make a good enough deal. Its got a pre-contract situation written all over it, he will sign a pre-contract and leave for a free in the summer.

Would you not rather sell him now for something?

[braddock]

He's been a prize asset for about eight games over the last three seasons. I would rather have hoilett or olsson on the left, and there are plenty of better central midfielders out there than gamst. surplus to requirements unless he performs like this till the end of the season and gives us no option but to keep him. shefki kuqi was a cracking bloke who tried his hardest but would you still want him here?

[jim mk2]

Would you not rather sell him now for something?

No. I'd keep Pedersen until he's too old to play any more and then I'd hire as a coach.

The lad's a gem, and a I wish we had a whole squad like him.

And no, we're not related.

[modes98]

sorry modes 98 just needed clarifying so I then take it with regards to the striker situation we are in limbo at the moment? or are the trust making some money available if the right striker is out there?

Having 4 well paid strikers on our books already I find it hard to believe the Trust would make any money available prior to confirmation of the McCarthy deal. It could leave us in a tight spot.

Unfortunately for you there is no clarifying, it is football, we get a lot more information than we used to but you still never know what is happening.

P.s. Victor Moses has still only had offers from Championship clubs and he will go before the window closes!

[deftangel]

We should only sell Pedersen at this stage if there is a compelling deal that pays over the odds we might have expected and we have a definitive low-risk plan for where to spend the money.

Yes, he might only have played well for a couple of games over the last three years but if the potential is there to turn him around then that's a lot more viable than bringing in someone else.

And as Jim says, he's been a faultless servant to the club.

[super_arran]

No. I'd keep Pedersen until he's too old to play any more and then I'd hire as a coach.

The lad's a gem, and a I wish we had a whole squad like him.

And no, we're not related.

Well said mate.

[roverthemoon]

Absolute bleedin' balderdash. Why do people assume a new (unknown) player will be better than one we already have ?

At 28, Pedersen is a good footballer who can play at the top level for another 5 years. He is using his wing skills to establish a new niche in midfield, he's loyal, intelligent, hard-working and not a moment's trouble to the management. Why sell a prize asset like that ?

At last a bit of common sense.

[Fife Rover]

Come on Nicko, make it interesting!! give us a few hints!!

It's so obvious who it is.....I can't believe I am the only one that knows!!

It's Rooney!!

[47er]

Answer would seem to be that nobody actually knows anything, but in just about 4 days it'll all be over and done with and we can wait till June or so to start speculating again

Gotta love these Transfer Windows but its annoying when the football gets in the way!

[thenodrog]

He clearly is interested in joining Fener if they make a good enough deal. Its got a pre-contract situation written all over it, he will sign a pre-contract and leave for a free in the summer.

Would you not rather sell him now for something?

If he's not willing to sign a new deal that is acceptable to both then yes of course. Sit on our hands and he's off for free come summer.... imo this is his and his agents preferred option. Suprising how many people cannot grasp the freedom of contract issue.

[DE.]

Because he has been garbage for 2-3 years then suddenly wakes up when his contract is on the verge of running out? But hey if you don't have a problem with that then fine.

Perhaps some of you should read his comments about Fenerbahce's interest in him:

"Fenerbahce is an appealing option," he told Nettavisen.

"It is a massive club and they play regularly in the Champions League."

On his Ewood Park situation, he said: "I am a Blackburn player, and I remain loyal to my contract."

Pedersen flattered by Fener

He clearly is interested in joining Fener if they make a good enough deal. Its got a pre-contract situation written all over it, he will sign a pre-contract and leave for a free in the summer.

Would you not rather sell him now for something?

Agree... he's been absolutely @#/? for ages, but now suddenly he's had a few decent games and he's become "hard-working", "intelligent" and a "gem".

If we could get 2.5M + for him right now, I'd take it. As soon as he gets a new contract, I think he'll very quickly revert to his average self. He needs a new start and I don't think his leaving us would have that much of an impact as long as we spent the cash on a player with the potential to replicate MGP's fleeting form on a more consistant basis.

Unfortunately I doubt our ability to find a player who could do that, so maybe we should keep him. Regardless, I wouldn't be devastated if he left.

[Neil Weaver]

Absolute bleedin' balderdash. Why do people assume a new (unknown) player will be better than one we already have ?

At 28, Pedersen is a good footballer who can play at the top level for another 5 years. He is using his wing skills to establish a new niche in midfield, he's loyal, intelligent, hard-working and not a moment's trouble to the management. Why sell a prize asset like that ?

My word, another one agreeing with you Jim! To answer your question, it's a symptom of the disease "the-grass-is-greener-itis", most commonly displayed amongst the young and easily influenced.

[Miker]

Selling Pedersen would be a horrible move right now for three reasons.

1.) He is in superb form right now

2.) The money we'd get for him wouldn't be worth it

3.) He is one of the fittest players in our squad and hardly ever gets injured

Selling McCarthy is fair enough, despite being lazy and having a bad attitude, he's also been largely unfit and stricken with injury sporadically.

On the other hand, we have Pedersen, who is:

-good at set pieces

-good in the air

-able to pick out a pass or cross

-constantly fit

-a player with international and premier league experience

[bluebruce]

-good at set pieces

-good in the air

-able to pick out a pass or cross

-constantly fit

-a player with international and premier league experience

-astoundingly inconsistent