[Archived] David Goodwille

[chris]

Just played exact that formation and players on Fifa just now 4-2 against Burnley, Goodwillie all rovers goals

Goodwillie must be sh1t on fifa?

have you used the original player or cheated?

[Kelbo]

Height doesn't matter too much if Kean aims to keep it on the ground.

Goodwille is more a jab it in man.

Wife says the same about me

[chris]

We would batter them with that team.

I don't klnow not really seen them enough regularly, but we sure have more young attacking players then I can ever remember at Blackburn.

Add a few striker an great offense options next season.

Still need a star striker, hopefully thats delievered.

[Swanson]

Goodwillie must be sh1t on fifa?

have you used the original player or cheated?

He isn't actually THAT bad... Dundee's best player. Had to create Petrovic, could not find him.

[Teacup]

Rochina/Formica/Goodwillie/Petrovic all starting in our first game of the season does seem a little dreamlike.

Who knows though, luckily that job is for Kean and not me haha.

[Tom]

roversinsider Blackburn Rovers Spy

GOODWILLIE...Dundee have told him he either goes to the highest bidder or stays. Could be interesting as Rangers won't match #Rovers price.

And Rochina and Formica are unproven in the PL as yet.....

Sounds like yet more backtracking to me after he said Goodwillie wont come as he wants to go to Rangers

[Teacup]

This is from a few days ago (apologies if it has already been linked):

http://video.stv.tv/bc/sport-football-dundeeunited-houston-20110728/

Basically, it sounds as if he doesn't want to stay in the SPL if he has a choice.

[phildinio]

I'm near Stanley park hotel should I have a look

[sjsbrfc]

Sounds like yet more backtracking to me after he said Goodwillie wont come as he wants to go to Rangers

Roversinsider backtracks quicker than an Italian tank!

[Wilko Rover]

SSN says he is in for a medical on monday

[niggit]

It seems his so-called agent on twitter has too. Saying all has been agreed.

[BRFC_Pilkz]

Goodwillie Heads for Medical.

Dundee United striker David Goodwillie will have a medical with Blackburn Rovers on Monday despite four bids from Rangers for the 22-year-old.

[SAS]

Rovers insider miles out on this one.

[jim mk2]

[GOODWILLIE 'CLOSE TO ROVERS MOVE' - HOUSTON

1 SOCCER Dundee Utd Nightlead

GOODWILLIE 'CLOSE TO ROVERS MOVE' - HOUSTON

By Matt McGeehan, Press Association Sport

Dundee United manager Peter Houston expects striker David Goodwillie to complete his move to Blackburn Rovers tomorrow.

The 22-year-old was left out of the United squad for today's 1-0 win at Hearts after Rovers agreed a fee - believed to be £2million up front, another £800,000 of potential add-ons and a sell-on clause - with the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club.

Houston spoke with United chairman Stephen Thompson after today's match, who confirmed the deal is set for an imminent conclusion.

``I'm led to believe he's just about there with Blackburn,'' said Houston, who knew nothing of reported fresh bids from SPL champions Rangers.

``I told the chairman from yesterday I didn't want to hear anything that was going on.

``I know I'm losing David, I knew David wasn't going to be playing and I wanted to focus on the Hearts game.

``I just spoke briefly to the chairman and he says it's almost there and it could happen tomorrow. I don't think it will happen today.

``It's getting there.'' Houston believes Rovers are getting value for money in Goodwillie, citing the recent switch made by Connor Wickham from Ipswich to Sunderland as the type of money the striker could have commanded. Sunderland paid Ipswich an initial £8.1million for Wickham.

Houston added: ``If he'd been playing in England in the Championship the way he has been playing in the SPL, a Premiership club would probably have paid more money.

``I think they've got a bargain.''

Goodwillie scored 19 goals for United last season and made his Scotland debut in a friendly win over the Faroe Islands in November.

The striker's Scotland career was put on hold after he was charged with a serious sexual assault in January, but the charge was dropped last week because of insufficient evidence.

That development sparked increased activity on the transfer front for Goodwillie, who has two years left on his Tannadice contract.

He now looks likely to move to Ewood Park, unless Rangers can make an 11th-hour attempt to recruit the striker.

Due to Goodwillie's off-field issues, Houston advised the striker to move away from Scotland and it was advice he repeated today

.The manager added: ``It would've been David's decision.

``The only point I made about the Rangers or Celtic thing was the fact I didn't think Glasgow would be the right place to be.

``In normal circumstances, David Goodwillie, Rangers or Blackburn - there's only one decision I would make in my opinion.

``Rangers are a massive club and Rangers are a bigger club than Blackburn in my opinion.

``But the reason I said David should get away out of the road is because of his off-field problems and I still say that.''

Houston is unsure if Goodwillie will have an immediate impact in the English top flight.

He said: ``I don't know if he'll play every week in the Premiership. I think David will become a Premiership player in due time, if he's going to the Premiership.

``It might take him a wee while to get used to, but if you ask me if he has the talent to, I'd say yes, in the near future.''

Houston will have little room to add to his squad, even if Goodwillie's move goes through, but praised Thompson for sticking to the asking price.

He added: ``If David goes, I'll get some salary, but I won't get anything to buy anybody.

``He (Thompson) had a number in mind. Teams tried to come in way, way below, but I think he's done well to hold out.

``He's always had the £2million figure in his mind and I think he's done well.

``If David's going to move on, good luck to him.

``Wherever he goes I'm thoroughly delighted and wish him good luck.''

Scotland manager Craig Levein, at Tynecastle for United's match with Hearts today, confirmed Goodwillie would be in his squad for the August 10 match with Denmark.

Levein, who is set to name the full playing party on Tuesday, is pleased Scotland's players are being coveted by Barclays Premier League clubs and believes Goodwillie is capable of performing in the English top flight.

Former United boss Levein said: ``If any team gets David Goodwillie for £2million, I think that's a steal, knowing his capabilities and the fact I believe he'll score goals wherever he goes.''

Levein has one wish; that Goodwillie is given regular action.

The Scotland boss added: ``Regular football has improved him enormously and wherever he goes I would hope he gets a regular game.''end

[neophox]

Look what we could see at Ewood, he's skilfull and better than Blackman!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zxXkSFmkv8

[jim mk2]

GOODWILLIE 'CLOSE TO ROVERS MOVE' - HOUSTON

By Matt McGeehan, Press Association Sport

Dundee United manager Peter Houston expects striker David Goodwillie to complete his move to Blackburn Roversn tomorrow.

The 22-year-old was left out of the United squad for today's 1-0 win at Hearts after Rovers agreed a fee - believed to be £2million up front, another £800,000 of potential add-ons and a sell-on clause - with the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club.

Houston spoke with United chairman Stephen Thompson after today's match, who confirmed the deal is set for an imminent conclusion.

``I'm led to believe he's just about there with Blackburn,'' said Houston, who knew nothing of reported fresh bids from SPL champions Rangers.

``I told the chairman from yesterday I didn't want to hear anything that was going on

.

``I know I'm losing David, I knew David wasn't going to be playing and I wanted to focus on the Hearts game.

``I just spoke briefly to the chairman and he says it's almost there and it could happen tomorrow. I don't think it will happen today.

``It's getting there.''

Houston believes Rovers are getting value for money in Goodwillie, citing the recent switch made by Connor Wickham from Ipswich to Sunderland as the type of money the striker could have commanded. Sunderland paid Ipswich an initial £8.1million for Wickham.

Houston added: ``If he'd been playing in England in the Championship the way he has been playing in the SPL, a Premiership club would probably have paid more money.

``I think they've got a bargain.''

Goodwillie scored 19 goals for United last season and made his Scotland debut in a friendly win over the Faroe Islands in November.

The striker's Scotland career was put on hold after he was charged with a serious sexual assault in January, but the charge was dropped last week because of insufficient evidence.

That development sparked increased activity on the transfer front for Goodwillie, who has two years left on his Tannadice contract.

He now looks likely to move to Ewood Park, unless Rangers can make an 11th-hour attempt to recruit the striker.

Due to Goodwillie's off-field issues, Houston advised the striker to move away from Scotland and it was advice he repeated today.

The manager added: ``It would've been David's decision.

``The only point I made about the Rangers or Celtic thing was the fact I didn't think Glasgow would be the right place to be.

``In normal circumstances, David Goodwillie, Rangers or Blackburn - there's only one decision I would make in my opinion.

``Rangers are a massive club and Rangers are a bigger club than Blackburn in my opinion.

.

``But the reason I said David should get away out of the road is because of his off-field problems and I still say that.''

Houston is unsure if Goodwillie will have an immediate impact in the English top flight.

He said: ``I don't know if he'll play every week in the Premiership. I think David will become a Premiership player in due time, if he's going to the Premiership.

``It might take him a wee while to get used to, but if you ask me if he has the talent to, I'd say yes, in the near future.''

Houston will have little room to add to his squad, even if Goodwillie's move goes through, but praised Thompson for sticking to the asking price.

He added: ``If David goes, I'll get some salary, but I won't get anything to buy anybody.

``He (Thompson) had a number in mind. Teams tried to come in way, way below, but I think he's done well to hold out.

``He's always had the £2million figure in his mind and I think he's done well.

``If David's going to move on, good luck to him.

``Wherever he goes I'm thoroughly delighted and wish him good luck.''

Scotland manager Craig Levein, at Tynecastle for United's match with Hearts today, confirmed Goodwillie would be in his squad for the August 10 match with Denmark.

Levein, who is set to name the full playing party on Tuesday, is pleased Scotland's players are being coveted by Barclays Premier League clubs and believes Goodwillie is capable of performing in the English top flight.

Former United boss Levein said: ``If any team gets David Goodwillie for £2million, I think that's a steal, knowing his capabilities and the fact I believe he'll score goals wherever he goes.''

Levein has one wish; that Goodwillie is given regular action.

The Scotland boss added: ``Regular football has improved him enormously and wherever he goes I would hope he gets a regular game.''

end

[Ruaney]

I've seen this guy play a few times and he has always impressed me! It'll be a pretty decent signing if it goes through in my opinion

[howzat]

strange 24 hours regarding this transfer but it looks 90 per cent certain he will sign for us tomorrow. i'm going to wait untill i see him play before judging him but he looks a good young talent and the dundee utd boss thinks he will be a bargin, thats hope so.

[rebelmswar]

In todays market he is very very good value at 2.8 million.

The boy can score and with good service he will do very well for us.

[booth]

I don't know how other people feel, but I would only have 1 defensive midfielder against Wolves.

Petrovic can play further forward. He looks like a handy attacking player.

[broadsword]

@r0versinsider Rovers Insider

GOODWILLIE - #rovers are considering playing hardball with him. Currently offering circa £20K per week plus a massive haggis allowance.

[jim mk2]

@r0versinsider Rovers Insider

GOODWILLIE - #reports that Goodwillie has failed Rovers medical owing to STD problem.

[SergioPeter89]

Impressive that he has failed a medical that he is due to have tomorrow...

[rover-till-the-end]

@r0versinsider Rovers Insider

GOODWILLIE - #reports that Goodwillie has failed Rovers medical owing to STD problem.

Strange considering all the reports indicate that he is to have his medical tomorrow

[Kelbo]

@r0versinsider Rovers Insider

GOODWILLIE - #reports that Goodwillie has failed Rovers medical owing to STD problem.

Perhaps our eminent Doctor who posts on here could correct me if I am wrong, but a STD would not prevent him passing a medical, maybe have to shower on his own though