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Post by markscfc72 on Mar 13, 2008 15:50:12 GMT
Tony Pulis publicly confirmed his interest in Portsmouth striker David Nugent for the first time this afternoon.Stoke have been tracking the Pompey misfit for some weeks as they seek a proven goalscorer to see them over the promotion finishing line.
And today Pulis said: "We have made inquiries about Nugent, but from now on I think the best thing to do is to talk to Portsmouth.
"If it's on, it's on. If it's not, it's not.
"We have people like Paul Gallagher on the bench who can create and score, but that final third will be important as the season goes on."
Nugent looked set to join Ipswich last week after a deal had been agreed with Portsmouth, but his on-going recovery from a recent hernia operation appeared to put a spoke in the wheels ahead of the move falling through.
Pulis said late decisions would be made on both defender Leon Cort and striker Mama Sidibe before finalising his line up at Watford on Saturday.
The squad set off for Hertfordshire after lunch this afternoon as Pulis seeks a steady build-up for players subjected to away trips to Norwich and Watford this week.
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Post by MrMagic on Mar 13, 2008 15:51:53 GMT
It's about time we stopped talking and started acting. The addition of an extra goal-scorer at this stage would make promotion even more likely.
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Post by pulismaskreplica on Mar 13, 2008 15:55:25 GMT
I would be very confident of Stoke goin up automatic if we signed this fella.
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Post by BraveSirRobin on Mar 13, 2008 15:56:32 GMT
A horse,A horse,My Kingdom for a horse.
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Post by knowles on Mar 13, 2008 15:57:50 GMT
First update for a while- could be promising stuff Come on Stoke, get him in  |
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Post by manc_lass14 on Mar 13, 2008 15:58:05 GMT
Hmmmm I wonder when/IF we will sign him? I reckon Monday |
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Post by Premiership Titanic Captain on Mar 13, 2008 15:58:06 GMT
Let's hope this goes through sooner rather than later. It will also hopefully give Fuller the boot in the arse he so desperately needs right now.
Goaarrrn Nugent.
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 13, 2008 15:58:20 GMT
"If it's on, it's on. If it's not, it's not."
We must know now what package they're looking for, if he wants to come, how fit he is, and when he could start figuring.
So which is it?
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Post by markscfc72 on Mar 13, 2008 15:59:45 GMT
you know pulis though always cagey, always has his cards close to his chest
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 13, 2008 16:01:37 GMT
Yeah.
Sounds like he'll be coming though.
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Post by maryhinge on Mar 13, 2008 16:03:00 GMT
cut the crap pulis and just bring him in eh? theres a good boy
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Post by markscfc72 on Mar 13, 2008 16:03:09 GMT
hopefully mate, im sure he would say if he didnt think he would be
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Post by potter84 on Mar 13, 2008 16:03:37 GMT
cut the crap pulis and just bring him in eh? theres a good boy Oooooohhhh ;D |
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Post by miltonstokie on Mar 13, 2008 16:05:00 GMT
fookin get in there ! ! Sign him up
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Post by JoeStoke on Mar 13, 2008 16:10:04 GMT
interesting development, hopefully TP is confident and we can have him early next week!
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Post by Spud on Mar 13, 2008 16:10:21 GMT
Pulis rarely comes out publicly and says one specific player hes having talks with so hopefully hes confident of Nugent signing. |
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Post by jezzascfc on Mar 13, 2008 16:10:59 GMT
We need to either bring him in or move on to another target pronto.
A new striker would be just the boost we needed for the last few games, with Mama carrying a knock and Ricardo with a suspension looming.
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Post by somersetstokie on Mar 13, 2008 16:19:30 GMT
I'm glad to see we realise the need to actually speak to Portsmouth, as the players club, if we are actually interested in this guy!
oh yeah, spud, remember we were very publicly told that we were "trying very hard" to sign Marlon Harewood a few weeks back, so your theory here is very suspect! However no smoke without fire etc etc. Probably sign ready for next home game.
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Post by markscfc72 on Mar 13, 2008 16:21:29 GMT
i might be wrong but from that i think he means, the sentinel etc, they are best speakin to pompey as he isnt going to saying anything else about it now?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2008 16:22:43 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]"The squad set off for Hertfordshire after lunch this afternoon."[/glow]
No signings in time for this weekends game then.
[glow=red,2,300]"If it's on, it's on. If it's not, it's not." [/glow]
sounds like we're being messed around like ipswich were
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Post by Dannyboy on Mar 13, 2008 16:29:00 GMT
we should have got him in before the watford game???
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2008 16:30:19 GMT
"we should have got him in before the watford game???" If he is fit to play - yes  |
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 13, 2008 16:30:49 GMT
If we're going to be paying all his wages for every week he spends here , maybe we're keen to only take him on when he's been back in full training for a while and ready to start contributing?
Maybe the loan fee they'll be able to demand will come down week-on-week as well.
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Post by Kenilworth_Stokies on Mar 13, 2008 16:32:16 GMT
Good stuff, sounds promising.
Put a spoke in the wheels? Is that even a phrase? ???
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Post by miltonstokie on Mar 13, 2008 16:41:11 GMT
my aunty who works down the brit is Parkins personal pastry filler now dont shoot the messenger but she's just seen an helicopter land on the pitch
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2008 17:11:49 GMT
I would say that just because they have set off to the team hotel does not necessarily mean that he won't join in time. Lawrence made his debut at Hull after joining the previous evening.
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Post by KevinWhimper on Mar 13, 2008 17:26:13 GMT
Pulis and redknapp are good mates, so that could stand us in good stead.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2008 17:28:17 GMT
Lets hope so.
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Post by boothenendboy on Mar 13, 2008 17:32:27 GMT
if he signs,would pulis drop mama??
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Post by Red and White Eyes on Mar 13, 2008 18:44:52 GMT
"And today Pulis said: "We have made inquiries about Nugent, but from now on I think the best thing to do is to talk to Portsmouth.
"If it's on, it's on. If it's not, it's not."
My interpretation of this is that we are obviously keen but getting mixed messages from Portsmouth and he's getting pizzed off - Magilton style.
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