Gamst Pedersen

[mattjansen]

According to Pedersen its almost a done deal.

<A HREF="http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=240685">Source here!</A>

[tchocky]

It is indeed looking very likely now. I was just about to slate krislu for jumping the gun there, until I read the article in the last post...

Fantastic news awaits us, I'm now 90% sure of it.

Translation (quotes only):

"I will be meeting with the club about this (move) sunday night. So this was probably my last game for the club.

"It is my dream to play abroad. Blackburn manager Graeme Souness has been in direct contact with my agent Rune Hauge the last few days, and everything is in order now for the deal to go ahead. I will make an agreement with TIL tonight.

"We are negotiating with Blackburn right now, yes. 3 points of discussion are: What the TIL board say, what MGP wants and the economical aspect of it, says TIL manager Per-Mathias Høgmo.

"We rejected a bid of 16-17 mill (NOK) the last time around, but the deal may go through now if the board agree.

"Have you agreed the personal details with Blackburn, Gamst Pedersen?

"It appears to be somewhat better than at TIL, yes (smiles)"

[1864roverite]

can anyone translate for the non norwegian literate ?

[Uddersfelt Blue]

Never seen him play - is he any good?

If so why is he coming to Rovers?

Last Pederson we had wasn't much good as I recall. Is he related?

[tchocky]

can anyone translate for the non norwegian literate ?

Look above. Have done it now.

[1864roverite]

thanking you

[colin]

Finally a left winger, praise the lord

That's Pedro written off PDQ

[Philly Rover ®]

"We rejected a bid of 16-17 mill (NOK) the last time around, but the deal may go through now if the board agree."

Does this mean that Rovers haven't really upped the ante at all, just that Tromsø wanted to wait until nearer the end of the season to sell?

Thanks for the translation, tchocky... and thanks to all our other Scandinavian posters who are keeping us updated.

[Flopsy]

...thats Norweigan for Totenham

[herbergeehh]

Could be, Philly, I think it might be a combination.. Rovers might've raised the bid a bit / changed the payment plan/percentages etc. , and Tromsø is closer than ever to reach the new Royal League now..

[herbergeehh]

Tromsø rejects bid, but wants to discuss further

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

....with other clubs no doubt !! aaaarrrrrrrrghhhhhhhh!!

[broadsword]

If he does sign, he's two-footed so maybe can play rw with weightwatchers pedro down the left and no emerton!

[tchocky]

Not a done deal yet.. New proposition sent to Blackburn tonight. We're going to have to up the ante me thinks.

[greggyk]

In the words of Jim Royle: "Well shove it up your arse then!!!"

No point spending big money on someone we don’t need. We have de Pedro and Im sure he'll be match fit soon. And will Pederson be fully fit towards the end of the season, hasn’t he just played a full season in Norway?

[herbergeehh]

2/3 of the season, wouldn't that be around right, fellow Norwegians?

According to www.til.no , the problem isn't that the bid is too low, it's the installment-problem again !

Edited August 22, 2004 by herbergeehh

[Manchester Blue]

What I can't understand is that installment based transfers have been the norm in Europe now for years and our league is now catching up. I think it was Allardyce who said it was about time as it put us at a disadvantage to the rest of Europe when going for players. So why are we getting stick for doing what everyone else does. No-one pays in full up front for players.

[thenodrog]

No-one pays in full up front for players.

At least not since JW's days.

[Jan]

I think the problem's our (Rovers) view of instalments. I think the vendors probably want a payment up front then a few large instalments. Knowing Rovers they've offered tuppence hapenny a month for 10 years with a lump sum at the end.

I think we're just being unrealistic when we make offers, and then act all shocked when no-one accepts

[laughatthedingles]

Sign him Souey, ditch the joke tactics, we're always moaning about having poor crowds, if we carry on playing this rubbish there will be non eleft, bring back 442 with wingers!!!! and players in their positions, get pedersen and bring back the buzz to Ewood, going there at the moment is like a chore.

[benhben]

Apparently it says on ITV's Blackburn page that we are going to sign Charles Edouard Coridon from Lens. Who is he, is he good anyone know? Apparently Celtic are in for him too, but again hes an older player(31) and another midfielder! I hope we get Pedersen instead, although Coridon is free!

[tchocky]

MGP stats:

Started all 18 league games since 12th April this year.

9 league goals

4 league assists

2 yellow cards

Appeared in 3 cup games, started all games.

3 cup goals

Played 11 friendlies

7 goals

Caps 2004: 5

2 goals

U21 caps 2004: 4

4 goals

[herbergeehh]

If I'm not mistaken, Coridon is a midfielder with passing as his major quality. Can't really tell you much more about him, other than that I'd rather want Gamst. Perhaps Eddie can inform us ?

[Paul]

This story was buried deep in the Sunday Mirror sports pages - basically saying Souness wasa leading the chase and had been in serious discussions with TIL for the last few days.

BTW I was buying a curry and the paper was there

[PennyDuff]

Make no mistake: This deal is <B> NOT </B> done yet, however Gamst Pedersen have himself pre-agreed a contract and told Tromso he wants to play for Rovers. The meeting at Tromso today was not a formality, they were discussing the transfer in great detail. As you now know they've refused Rovers' bid but are willing to negotiate. I do believe that this deal will be completed before wednesday but it is not certain as for yet. Expect more news on the matter tomorrow.