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Does seem that Hunt is Molineux bound which would push him (Surman) further down the pecking order, maybe some legs on this one (until a better offer hits from WBA or the like)
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He hardly snubbed us for the reason that he was too good for us.
He snubbed us for a move to the Premier... and no doubt better wages.
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Cresswell, as I recall, snubbed us for Leeds in 2005. His situation changed, he's now with us, and doing well. Surman's situation has now changed, and I wouldn't have a problem with him coming here either.
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I guess this kind of thing happens all the time in football. I don't really blame him for taking his chances in the Premiership. The reason why he only played 7 games for a pretty poor Wolves said last season would be more of a concern for me. Still, not to say he couldn't do a job in the Championship ...... and he is young.
Still, I'd be (pleasently) surprised if we stoked up over a mill for him.
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I think his and Simonsen's transfer fee will depend entirely on the sales of Billy Sharp and Darius Henderson. If/when those two depart, that should free up the sufficient funds. I dont think United are willing to act until they have some cash flow coming from the other direction. I get the feeling that's what is holding up a couple of deals.
Surman would be a very good capture for us and well worth the £1.2M should United be able to raise the funds. He is still very raw and has a lot of development in him. To be honest, I think that is the main reason for his lack of games last season. Wolves needed to put their faith in experienced campaigners to stay up. I would imagine McCarthy was unwilling to risk playing wild-cards in most games.
I would settle for Sharp and Hendo going out, with Surman, Simonsen and Nosworthy coming the other way.
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The thing is, even we did have £1.2m to spend, I can't see us spending it on a left midfielder when we already have loads of options there with Yeates, Quinn (though has he re-signed for next season yet?), Cresswell and, God forbid, Stewart. Surely defenders or keepers are who we'll more likely be looking at? Would love it if it came off though.
I know we're trying to cut down on loans this year but getting him on a season long deal could be a good move.
I know we're trying to cut down on loans this year but getting him on a season long deal could be a good move.
LouTheBlade
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I can! We have been crying out for a decent left sided midfielder for about 5 years or more. Yeates is predominantly right footed and looks uncomfortable on the left, Quinn hasnt got enough pace to play wide. Cresswell is wasted out on the left and Stewart........well, his crazy legs are entertaining anyway.
Defenders and Keepers are generally attainable at reasonable prices (in most cases) but decent ball playing midfielders / forwards will cost you some reddies. If we're not prepared to spend over £1M on a decent midfield player then dont expect anything spectacular from United next season as it will be same old same old. It is important we inject some energy and invention into that midfield. IMO it would be an excellent investment!
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It's a funny one. A Wolves poster over on 365 claims he's awful and can't wait for him to leave. He reckons a couple of hundred k would be daylight robbery.
That said, he also detests Greg Halford so all is not lost.
I think the 1.2 million price tag has been wildly inflated by the media and I reckon it's closer to 500k.
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It's what they paid for him isn't it? If so I'd be suprised they could ask that for him after he played 7 times in a year.
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The sale of Billy presumably.
He snubbed us for the chance of playing in the Prem and the associated cash, not as a slight against us personally. If I recall correctly, he rang the club apologetically and explained the position after he'd made his decision.
Another pice of the jigsaw as far as I'm concerned, get him signed
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Considering what we've had to put up with in recent seasons;
Yeates, Britton, Monty, Surman
seems like Real Madrid (and yes, I'm including Monty !!)
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Don't worry, I never expect anything spectacular from us!
Seriously though, I would start getting seriously excited if we signed him as a midfield of Ward-Britton-Monty-Surman (with Willo as well if/when fit) should be one of the best in the division.
At maybe 500k he might be attainable, but otherwise I just can't see it happening.
LouTheBlade
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Don't worry, I never expect anything spectacular from us!
Seriously though, I would start getting seriously excited if we signed him as a midfield of Ward-Britton-Monty-Surman (with Willo as well if/when fit) should be one of the best in the division.
At maybe 500k he might be attainable, but otherwise I just can't see it happening.
That midfield would be exciting. I just worry about the players in it all being a little too slight though. Apart from Monty who will throw his weight about (what weight he has) its a very diminutive midfield. I would worry about them getting bullied against bigger sides. The only way to combat that is the keep the ball on the deck but will we do that under Blackwell?
Don't forget Williamson for the seven games in which he's fit!
A serious question, how would the normal Monty knockers think about him in a midfield that had that quality elsewhere? I think we'd need someone of that ilk in there, certainly.
Torrix1889
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Monty wouldn't get near the bench for me,
Yeates/Ward, Britton, Ertl, Surman
has a much better ring to it.
Yeates/Ward, Britton, Ertl, Surman
has a much better ring to it.
mattbianco1
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On the occasions i saw him play for Southampton he was quality. I know a Soton supporter who never had a bad word to say about him. Was gutted to see him leave. Most of you are putting him as our left winger but i wouldn't be surprised if he ends up playing left back more making overlapping runs past Yeates/Ward/Quinn etc..
I'm getting rather excited for next season. If we can get him & Simonsen then a striker to replace Hendo & Sharp alls good! I'd also like to see Evans & Ward upfront and play to feet, it could be like Keogh & Sharp at Scunthorped, prolific
I'm getting rather excited for next season. If we can get him & Simonsen then a striker to replace Hendo & Sharp alls good! I'd also like to see Evans & Ward upfront and play to feet, it could be like Keogh & Sharp at Scunthorped, prolific
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He wont play left back. That would be an utter waste of his abilities. He is not a very strong tackler either.
Although having said all that this is United. We love to play players out of position.
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Given he's here for the foreseeable, I've no problems with him palying in a midfield that has 3 others in it who can play a bit.
Jim Chimmerney
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Didn't he play most of his last season with Soton at left back ?
It could be answer to the LB problem and whilst I would agree that it wouldn't necessarily be his best position, it would also mean we could accommodate Yeates and Wardy on the wings
Simmo
Nyron, Morgs, Ertl, Surman
Ward, Monty, Britton, Yeates
Evans, Cresswell
That 16/1 is looking tasty
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A few of you are assuming Ward will still be here!
mattbianco1
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Where's SotonBlade?? He might know
ListerBlade
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i like the look of that midfield-would be one of the best midfield in the 'npower' championship. (npower just seems weird in front)
big IF, but the wolves fan's statement is verbatim, surman + halford for £1m? couldn't see it but that would be a great coup!! i'd love us to sign ebanks-blake but i can't see that one coming off.
if rumors came off, my team would be:
simonsen
naughton (loan), morgan, ertl, mulgrew
yeates, britton, montgomery, surman
cresswell, evans
LouTheBlade
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Didn't he play most of his last season with Soton at left back ?
It could be answer to the LB problem and whilst I would agree that it wouldn't necessarily be his best position, it would also mean we could accommodate Yeates and Wardy on the wings
Simmo
Nyron, Morgs, Ertl, Surman
Ward, Monty, Britton, Yeates
Evans, Cresswell
That 16/1 is looking tasty
He played a few games there for them yes, but it was simply because Southampton had a horredously unbalanced squad. It was an emergency switch essentially from what I gather. I cant imagine a player with his attributes being very comfortable back there and he has far too much attacking talent to be forced to play in the back four.
If we spend £1.2M on him and play him at left back I give up. It would be a waste of money and talent IMO. I still dont rate Yeates to be honest, or more that the jury is still out on him as far as I'm concerned. He had two good games since joining us, one being that last game against Ipswich. He could turn into a good player for us but I dont see him as a starter at the moment.
Torrix1889
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Can't say that surprises me at all. Blackwell has already said Nosworthy is too expensive at £1m so how could we afford Surman at £1.2m ???
LouTheBlade
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I think the latter. He's doing the same with Nosworthy. Its a ploy occasionally used by managers but you have to be clever to pull it off because it can backfire.
mattbianco1
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I've not seen this in the rumour section on skysports.com yet. They usually get things right, well, more often than the papers do.
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epic fail?
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