Incoming? Chris O'Grady

[Brooksy 1889]

Hearing alot about us looking at chris o'grady, i don't think he would be a bad signing as long as he continues the form he showed at barnsley.

 

[SwissBlade]

Someone should start a rumour thread about it....

 

[Blade58]

Rob Staton @robstaton · 2h
Barnsley chief exec Ben Mansford: "I don't see any way Chris O'Grady can end up at Sheffield Utd." #BarnsleyFC #SUFC


Rob Staton @robstaton · 1h
Ben Mansford: "They suggested they'd struggle to match his contractual terms with us let alone pay a transfer fee."



Not sure the club will be too happy with Mansford letting the cat out of the bag regards another clubs finances. Should be confidential

Not bothered about COG anyway

 

[madeinsheffield]

Gives the pigs a another reason to start piping up though doesn't it, we can't afford their reject.

Would rather we said their valuation of the player was different to our valuation of him.

Or are we saving our money for JB & CC??? well, we can dream!

 

[sheffielder]

He's not saying we have had a bid rejected or terms turned down. He is saying we shouldn't bother and is not really implying anything about our finances is he?

 

[sitwell]

They add up on all 6 fingers anyway so what would they know.

 

[Pinchy]

Gives the pigs a another reason to start piping up though doesn't it, we can't afford their reject.

Would rather we said their valuation of the player was different to our valuation of him.

Or are we saving our money for JB & CC??? well, we can dream!

We haven't said anything! How are we responsible for some Barnsley nonentity with a big gob?

United can afford Chris O'Grady; whether we choose to is a different matter. Let's not confuse what you are able to pay with what you are prepared to pay. Two very different things!

Let's see what happens shall we?

 

[dingledog]

Sounds like smoke and mirrors to me.

 

[Pinchy]

Sounds like smoke and mirrors to me.

What noise do they make, mate?

 

[dingledog]

What noise do they make, mate?

You can't hear them!!!, get down to the doctors quickly, you are seriously ill.

 

[Pinchy]

You can't hear them!!!, get down to the doctors quickly, you are seriously ill.

Yes, I think 90% of our members would agree with you on that from time to time.

Must go now, need to keep an eye on the height of my lawn for a couple of hours.

 

[SESKU Blade]

I'd say if there's any truth in that then's it's more a case of he's on a ridiculous contract at Barnsley, which we're not stupid enough to match

 

[highpeakblade]

Can't see this anywhere but I am in semi zombie mode after last night so I will post it at facing the wrath of my fellow comrades.

Chris Hughton told press in an interview this morning that Chris O'Grady will not be allowed to leave the club in this window unless something extremely drastic happens. He wants him to stay at the club until his contract ends at least and says he is an important part of his plans.

 

[Bladesman]

Can't see this anywhere but I am in semi zombie mode after last night so I will post it at facing the wrath of my fellow comrades.

Chris Hughton told press in an interview this morning that Chris O'Grady will not be allowed to leave the club in this window unless something extremely drastic happens. He wants him to stay at the club until his contract ends at least and says he is an important part of his plans.

You mean this:

Albion boss Chris Hughton has cast doubt over Sheffield United’s hopes of re-signing Chris O’Grady.

Hughton handed O’Grady his first start since October in last night’s 3-2 victory over Ipswich at the Amex.

The centre-forward responded with an industrious display before giving way to new signing Leon Best in the later stages.

The arrival of Best on loan from Blackburn Rovers for the rest of the season was expected to signal O’Grady’s return to Sheffield United, where he was on loan.

Hughton told The Argus: “Yes, there is an interest from Sheffield United, yes they would like to take him. But he is very much our player at the moment, so unless anything dramatically changes he is still our player.

“It was nice for Leon to get that first run-out. That’s why I’ve brought him here.

“He hasn’t had a lot of football. That is what he has come here for, to have an involvement in the squad, but I thought Chris O’Grady was excellent in his work-rate and endeavours for the team.”

Hughton has not ruled out signing another striker during the remainder of the January transfer window.


“We are looking in all positions,” he said. “My responsibility to this club is if we can strengthen in an area then we will do. It’s not just about January, it's about now through to the end of the season.”

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/albion/11740328.O_Grady_could_have_a_future_at_Albion/

 

[Pedro Verde]

It does look unlikely now
Why did they have to sack Hyppia

 

[bladeinspaceandtime]

At least they won't have to dip into McCabe's "Big Book of Excuses" for this one.

 

[Bladesman]

It does look unlikely now
Why did they have to sack Hyppia

Always the risk when relying on signing loan players.

 

[blade too long]

theyve signed Ameobi from newcastle , might change the picture

 

[Blade58]

theyve signed Ameobi from newcastle , might change the picture

also Leon Best has signed I believe

 

[sitwell]

theyve signed Ameobi from newcastle , might change the picture

Which one ?

 

[blade too long]

does it matter ,,, shola

 

[sitwell]

My favourite football anecdote involved Shola.
When Mick Macarthy signed Carl Cort for Wolves from Newcastle he asked him what his nickname was
'Carl'
Is that it ?
Yes
Not Carlo ?
No
Corty ?
No
You must have a nickname all players have
No
What did Bobby Robson call you ?
Shola Ameobi

 

[Guesty]

My favourite football anecdote involved Shola.
When Mick Macarthy signed Carl Cort for Wolves from Newcastle he asked him what his nickname was
'Carl'
Is that it ?
Yes
Not Carlo ?
No
Corty ?
No
You must have a nickname all players have
No
What did Bobby Robson call you ?
Shola Ameobi

Indeed, I remember the story the other way around as well with an interview with Ameobi in 442.

 

[Scotty P]

Looks like the Brighton fans have changed there tune, look at this...

 

[BusheyBlade]

At least they won't have to dip into McCabe's "Big Book of Excuses" for this one.

Plenty will still blame it on McCabe/Clough/Prince/Phipps* (delete as you see fit)

 

[Treeton Blade]

The club still expecting to get O Grady next week. Everything agreed in principle.

 

[ShockingBadBuy]

The club still expecting to get O Grady next week. Everything agreed in principle.

You got a source, Green & Grey ?

 

[Pinchy]

Managers say lots of things on lots of occasions....

We shall see.

Come on COG, you know where you want to be.

 

[Pinchy]

Looks like the Brighton fans have changed there tune, look at this...

Look better in red and white, with a beard!

 

[Pinchy]

You got a source, Green & Grey ?

Just checked Green & Grey's history [forgive me mate, not a stalker]. He seems to have a clue what's going on.