Incoming? Dan Burn

[The_Green_Man]

As long as you weren't offended.

Haha, I'm a blade mate therefore I have to have thick skin and find it hard to be easily offended -)

 

[Bladesman]

Opened the the thread hoping for an update on Burn. Saw one of the latest posts "and stinking of shit" and slumped in defeat that there is presumambly no update on Burn.

I thought they were talking about our current defence.

 

[Bladesman]

Looks like we are still in for him.

Sheffield United are continuing to monitor Dan Burn, The Star understands, as Nigel Adkins prepares to strengthen his squad.

But Bramall Lane’s hierarchy fear they could struggle to resurrect a deal for the defender after his parent club Fulham, having already shelved a proposed loan agreement, sacked manager Kit Symons earlier this month.


Burn was set to join United in September only for the move to break down when negotiations between officials at Craven Cottage and one of their own targets stalled just hours before the transfer deadline.

Adkins, whose side visit Walsall this weekend, is thought to have maintained an interest in the 23-year-old despite seeing him start five of the Londoners’ last six games.

Although Adkins has refused to divulge details of United’s recruitment strategy - “We’ll do our business in the proper manner, privately and behind the scenes” - he recently hinted its technical board is expecting to both buy and sell when the window reopens in January.

“Everyone wants to play, there’s a natural process,” Adkins said. “We are always striving to improve. But we also want competition for places. If we recruit then it’s not a case of just getting a body in.

Nigel Adkins eventually prised Dean Hammond away from Leicester City �2015 Sport Image all rights reserved

Adkins experienced similar difficulties attempting to prise Dean Hammond away from Leicester City but his protracted pursuit of the midfielder paid-off when he joined United on a temporary basis four weeks ago. Hammond, who previously worked with Adkins at Southampton, is expected to complete a permanent switch when his loan expires.

“Yes, it took a long time but it will be worth it,” Adkins said. “You can see, already, the benefits that Dean will bring. We were delighted to get it done. As always, people coming in have to be better than what we’ve got.”

The identity of Symons’ replacement will have a crucial bearing on whether Adkins enjoys similar success with Burn.

The former Yeovil Town and Darlington centre-half, who can also operate at full-back, asked for permission to join United after becoming frustrated by his lack of opportunities at first team level earlier this term before injuries to Shaun Hutchinson, Nikolay Bodurov and Ryan Fredericks provided an opening.

Read more: http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/shef...ed-blades-burn-notice-1-7575315#ixzz3rqvXAURi

 

[Revolution]

Looks like we are still in for him.

Some golden stuff there:

"You can see, already, the benefits that Dean will bring"

No you can't.

"People coming in have to be better than what we've got"

Unless they are called Martyn Woolford, it seems.

 

[Barney]

Some golden stuff there:

"You can see, already, the benefits that Dean will bring"

No you can't.

"People coming in have to be better than what we've got"

Unless they are called Martyn Woolford, it seems.

Or any of his signings for that matter.

 

[Dkc]

Higdon better than Sharp then?

 

[Bladesman]

Higdon better than Sharp then?

Sharp is obviously worse than Higdon. Higdon can eat many more pies than Sharp can.

 

[Blade56]

"Unless they are called Martyn Woolford, it seems.

Or Hammond

 

[blade too long]

Burn to join blades
,
should be a laugh

 

[Liaminho9]

May be worth noting that as Fulham have just been handed a Transfer Embargo, they cannot sign a player unless they sell one first. This might make them more inclined to sell if we offer a fair amount.

 

[Bladesman]

May be worth noting that as Fulham have just been handed a Transfer Embargo, they cannot sign a player unless they sell one first. This might make them more inclined to sell if we offer a fair amount.

Is he not playing regularly for them? I thought they had a couple of injuries which meant they needed him.

 

[Liaminho9]

Is he not playing regularly for them? I thought they had a couple of injuries which meant they needed him.

No idea, it was just a note really

 

[wizadry]

No idea, it was just a note really

Can you stop doing notes Liam, i prefer bullshit rumours

 

[Liaminho9]

Can you stop doing notes Liam, i prefer bullshit rumours

In that case... Dortmund have offered us Mats Hummels in exchange for the much coveted Neill Collins

 

[wizadry]

In that case... Dortmund have offered us Mats Hummels in exchange for the much coveted Neill Collins

Give over now mate! Something is telling me in the back of my mind that we could pull this one off, then i'll be pulling something off.

 

[Darthblade]

In that case... Dortmund have offered us Mats Hummels in exchange for the much coveted Neill Collins

I would be quite satisfied with a full sized poster of Mats Hummels in exchange for Neil Collins on the condition that they also have to take McEveley as well as part of the deal

UTB & FTP

 

[Treeton Blade]

He's played the last 3.
Stuart Gray obviously rates him, let's hope the new manager doesn't.

An embargo would mean any player moving out is unlikely

 

[Liaminho9]

He's played the last 3.
Stuart Gray obviously rates him, let's hope the new manager doesn't.

An embargo would mean any player moving out is unlikely

Unless they want to sign someone... Under the rules of their embargo it's basically one-out-one-in

 

[Come from away]

I would think this is now in the category of highly unlikely.

 

[Bladesman]

He's played the last 3.
Stuart Gray obviously rates him, let's hope the new manager doesn't.

An embargo would mean any player moving out is unlikely

According to wiki he has only played once this season for them.

That can't be right surely? If so then I would say he is a viable target.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

According to wiki he has only played once this season for them.

That can't be right surely?

It can't, and it isn't. Try this – he's been involved in many of the recent games: http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=52681

 

[Esablade]

Think we're after his brother, Dick now...have we covered this already?

 

[Blade56]

Think we're after his brother, Dick now...have we covered this already?

Dick Burn? I used to get that when I ran out of KY

 

[SUFC Guy]

I'll get slated for this but do we need anyone now?
We seem very solid over that last 4 games or so and would disruption have a negative impact on the team performances? Who's to say that a new CB would deffo hit the ground running?

Edgar and Collins are working well together (at last)

Now where did I put that tin hat?

 

[SwissBlade]

I'll get slated for this but do we need anyone now?
We seem very solid over that last 4 games or so and would disruption have a negative impact on the team performances? Who's to say that a new CB would deffo hit the ground running?

Edgar and Collins are working well together (at last)

Now where did I put that tin hat?

Collins can fook right off

 

[Blade56]

Think getting rid will be the priority makblade (fits in with SwissBlade 's wishes ) and more reductions come summer as we begin to build. Hopefully we will be building a championship consolidation squad not a L1 promotion squad!

 

[SwissBlade]

Think getting rid will be the priority makblade (fits in with SwissBlade 's wishes ) and more reductions come summer as we begin to build. Hopefully we will be building a championship consolidation squad not a L1 promotion squad!

Sadly, I don't think that twat Collins will be gone in Jan, but any hopes of promotion will be gone with him staying

 

[SUFC Guy]

I agree that we do need better than Collins but I do fear changing the back 4 at the minute may back fire. I will end up eating my words in Feb if nobody is brought in and performance levels plummet due to the absence of insecurity.

Maybe bring in a CB but introduce him slowly as not to disrupt the morale.

Can't see Dan Burn moving down a division when he is an ever present (even though the Beard did so)

Anyway, can't see it being long now before we find out as I would hope any deals are at an adanced stage (lol)

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Dick Burn? I used to get that when I ran out of KY

Ahh to be sure, the nemesis of Father Ted.

 

[judge]