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Post by Ellan Vannin on Jan 30, 2013 9:44:00 GMT
Looks like the sale is on, straight cash, no swap TRANSFER LATEST From BBC Sport's Ben Smith: "QPR will hold further talks with Stoke today as manager Harry Redknapp pushes ahead with plans to sign striker Peter Crouch. "Stoke are willing to sell Crouch but have rejected a player plus cash offer that would have seen Jamie Mackie move to the Britannia Stadium. "QPR are now preparing to return with a straight cash offer for Crouch with Stoke attempting to recoup close to the £10m they paid for him in August 2011." www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/21256816 |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 30, 2013 9:44:06 GMT
As you say, though, being able to take the £6m would be the saving grace of the Elmander loan.
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Post by Foster on Jan 30, 2013 9:46:03 GMT
6m would be a good deal IMO.
Opens the door for a late push for Bent / Odemwingie / Benteke - with Elmander backup if we fail.
No chance with Benteke but it would be nice.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 30, 2013 9:59:36 GMT
Actually calmly thinking about, it, I'd take the £6m and keep it tight until the summer unless we dropped on a great option.
Loaning Elmander 'til the summer would be just about okay, as long as Kenwyne stayed.
We certainly don't need to rush into any barmpot moves for the likes of Darren sodding Bent.
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Post by kilgore on Jan 30, 2013 12:04:01 GMT
Actually calmly thinking about, it, I'd take the £6m and keep it tight until the summer unless we dropped on a great option. Loaning Elmander 'til the summer would be just about okay, as long as Kenwyne stayed. We certainly don't need to rush into any barmpot moves for the likes of Darren sodding Bent. Am i the only one who thinks a loan for Elmander is actually quite reasonable?  Nothing to lose and all that.... |
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Post by jeycov on Jan 30, 2013 12:07:54 GMT
Crouch has played for 8 different clubs in his career, so maybe we should not be surprised that he will consider another move.
The link with Harry is obviously a major factor but is he prepared to take the risk, that despite the massive spending in this window, QPR may not stay up????
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Post by huntlypotter on Jan 30, 2013 12:12:12 GMT
am I th only one who can't see any sense in letting our top scorer for the last 2 seasons go to a team trying to avoid relegation?!
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Post by kilgore on Jan 30, 2013 12:14:23 GMT
am I th only one who can't see any sense in letting our top scorer for the last 2 seasons go to a team trying to avoid relegation?! Ask yourself this how old he is, look at his current dip in form, then the re-sale value of keeping him to selling him now.. Pro's out weigh the con's for me. Selling would be the most sensible thing. |
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Post by huntlypotter on Jan 30, 2013 12:32:33 GMT
am I th only one who can't see any sense in letting our top scorer for the last 2 seasons go to a team trying to avoid relegation?! Ask yourself this how old he is, look at his current dip in form, then the re-sale value of keeping him to selling him now.. Pro's out weigh the con's for me. Selling would be the most sensible thing. and who else is going to score goals? Jones? he's not exactly proflic! Jerome? impact sub! Owen? fitness always an issue. I like Walters but when he plays out wide that takes away another option front. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 30, 2013 13:20:41 GMT
twitter.com/JamesNurseyTold Peter Crouch keen to leave #scfc for #qpr. Sounds like Harry will be doing a lot of wheeling and dealing!!
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Post by kilgore on Jan 30, 2013 13:23:04 GMT
Ask yourself this how old he is, look at his current dip in form, then the re-sale value of keeping him to selling him now.. Pro's out weigh the con's for me. Selling would be the most sensible thing. and who else is going to score goals? Jones? he's not exactly proflic! Jerome? impact sub! Owen? fitness always an issue. I like Walters but when he plays out wide that takes away another option front. Bent  |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jan 30, 2013 13:25:25 GMT
twitter.com/JamesNurseyTold Peter Crouch keen to leave #scfc for #qpr. Sounds like Harry will be doing a lot of wheeling and dealing!! How reliable is Nursey mate? |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 30, 2013 13:28:09 GMT
Not sure to be honest, Paul...
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Post by mrpickles on Jan 30, 2013 13:30:00 GMT
twitter.com/JamesNurseyTold Peter Crouch keen to leave #scfc for #qpr. Sounds like Harry will be doing a lot of wheeling and dealing!! How reliable is Nursey mate? Let's not spoil it mate ;D |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 30, 2013 13:30:51 GMT
You probably wouldn't have to be a mind reader to see the prospect as being attractive to him, though?
It'd probably be a major surprise if he wasn't very keen
Sounds like it's just down to us to find a big lump to replace him, even if it's Elmander as a sticking plaster
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jan 30, 2013 13:33:38 GMT
You probably wouldn't have to be a mind reader to see the prospect as being attractive to him, though? It'd probably be a major surprise if he wasn't very keen Absolutely fella, the fact that he would be keen on a move in principal is in no doubt, however Crouchy himself letting that be known beyond he, Abbey and possibly his agent, is something else entirely I would have thought. |
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Post by stokeramblers on Jan 30, 2013 13:35:34 GMT
You probably wouldn't have to be a mind reader to see the prospect as being attractive to him, though? It'd probably be a major surprise if he wasn't very keen Absolutely fella, the fact that he would be keen on a move in principal is in no doubt, however Crouchy himself letting that be known beyond he, Abbey and possibly his agent, is something else entirely I would have thought. Maybe Abbey has loose lips? |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 30, 2013 13:38:33 GMT
Mackie element of deal back on?
I'd prefer straight cash..
Rob Dorsett @dorselator
I understand #stokecity are considering taking Jamie Mackie with cash (unknown amount) in exchange with #qpr for Crouch.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jan 30, 2013 13:42:05 GMT
Mackie element of deal back on? I'd prefer straight cash.. Rob Dorsett @dorselator
I understand #stokecity are considering taking Jamie Mackie with cash (unknown amount) in exchange with #qpr for Crouch.This is turning out to be a nightmare! |
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Post by timbo1988 on Jan 30, 2013 13:44:27 GMT
Mackie element of deal back on? I'd prefer straight cash.. Rob Dorsett @dorselator
I understand #stokecity are considering taking Jamie Mackie with cash (unknown amount) in exchange with #qpr for Crouch.Cash would be my preference as Mackie and Walters in a Stoke team would be a disaster although if one is backup to the other wouldnt be a bad move. At least Mackie suits the way we play. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 30, 2013 13:44:32 GMT
Dorset knows fuck all from the his previous musings in transfer windows doesn't he?
Hopefully the club are playing hard ball over the fee, we need to.
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jan 30, 2013 13:54:44 GMT
Dorset knows fuck all from the his previous musings in transfer windows doesn't he? Hopefully the club are playing hard ball over the fee, we need to. Not too hard mind ... |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 30, 2013 13:56:26 GMT
Dorset knows fuck all from the his previous musings in transfer windows doesn't he? Hopefully the club are playing hard ball over the fee, we need to. Not too hard mind ... 8-9m will do! |
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Post by pez75 on Jan 30, 2013 14:00:50 GMT
am I th only one who can't see any sense in letting our top scorer for the last 2 seasons go to a team trying to avoid relegation?! No - but there are a lot belligerent thick fuckers on here who still believe that one of the most inconsistent players to pull on a stoke shirt is the saviour of our club and our current lack of form is all Crouch's fault. |
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Post by thestatusquo on Jan 30, 2013 14:44:59 GMT
 James Mackie  James Beattie Separated at birth ?? |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 30, 2013 14:46:29 GMT
If You squint and have cataracts! |
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Post by thestatusquo on Jan 30, 2013 14:49:23 GMT
If You squint and have cataracts! I've turned to drink since last nights game Bayern !! |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 30, 2013 14:51:41 GMT
If You squint and have cataracts! I've turned to drink since last nights game Bayern !! I've gone straight to heroin.  |
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Post by spitthedog on Jan 30, 2013 14:55:21 GMT
On paper Mackie sounds like a cloned Jonathan Walters
Having played in lower divisions most of his career, 2 goals in 18 appearances, runs around alot.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 30, 2013 14:57:14 GMT
On paper Mackie sounds like a cloned Jonathan Walters Having played in lower divisions most of his career, 2 goals in 18 appearances, runs around alot. Apart from being 2-3 inches shorter (which surprised me), he seems a Walters clone on grass too! The prospect of two Walters in the XI is pretty scary. |
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Nothing to lose and all that.... 
