[Confirmed] Jose Baxter signs - 3 year contract

[mattbianco1]

17 GOALS last season exactly what I wanted, but not a replacement for K.M but better than any of our strikers

So you didn't want an attacking midfielder to replace Kevin McDonald... an attacking midfielder?

 

[ZoneManWilf]

Sounds a good signing. We've basically done to Oldham what Wolves did to us, shows where we are in the pecking order...

I wonder if he'll play tomorrow, more likely a sub spot I suppose?

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Sounds a good signing. We've basically done to Oldham what Wolves did to us, shows where we are in the pecking order...

I wonder if he'll play tomorrow, more likely a sub spot I suppose?

Given the respective performances of both players last season, Wolves have been mugged!

 

[SotonBlade]

Sounds a good signing. We've basically done to Oldham what Wolves did to us, shows where we are in the pecking order...

I wonder if he'll play tomorrow, more likely a sub spot I suppose?

Given he's started all of oldhams games so far, and we are in need of any creativity and incisiveness in front of goal, I fully expect him to start!!

 

[judge]

needs to be confirmed by somewhere better than the daily fail for me, but im excited it sounds like its happened.
getting rid of higgo is also a great thing, still need a striker tho me thinks

as far as blades transfers go the daily mail is the most reliable source by a distance

 

[FleaPitBlade]

So the 2 weeks of McDonald replacement, pocket the money, going to be relegated knicker twisting is over?

In Weir we trust.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

I see the Manchester Evening News suggest we triggered a release clause 'in the region of £150,000'. Hard to stomach for a Latics fan if that's the amount.

 

[stannyblade]

I see the Manchester Evening News suggest we triggered a release clause 'in the region of £150,000'. Hard to stomach for a Latics fan if that's the amount.

If that's true then thank heavens for Maccas release clause. Money in the bank and a more lethal goalscorer to boot

 

[Kenilworth]

Great bit of business done. Well pleased with that one.
If Weir can keep shipping out the no hopers and replace them with good young talent then he will be able to play his system and succeed.
Nice to get some positive feeling for a change.
Fed up with the "no balls" crew we had accumulated over the last 4 years.

 

[BerksBlade]

Sounds a good signing. We've basically done to Oldham what Wolves did to us, shows where we are in the pecking order...

This ^^^
Really pleased with Baxter's signing - proven performer at this level and would probably cut it in the Championship as well. Nice one DW! Surprised a Championship club hasn't picked him up before now.

 

[BladeFisher]

Yet another club's fans join the list of Sheffield United haters.

This is very encouraging from DW2 and SUFC and it's also notable that we've put the cat among the pigeons at Coventry too with our approach for Callum Wilson.

This seems to bear out what Weir has regularly said. He's had a look at what we've got and gone to the board for some support for his plans.

I just wish our fickle fans will give him a chance to build and blend his type of team, instead of throwing the fuckin towel in after four games as some were over the weekend.

Didn't think they were throwing in the towel. More like if nothing is done we are more liklely to leave this League in a downwards rather than upwards direction.

Conviction to those who say "there is a problem please sort it out" rather than "its ok give it time, zzzz, early days" and before you know where you are its hello welcome to League 2.

It is called being prepared. Looks like Weir and the Board have agreed to address it. Yipee.

The next stage is will it work? Unlike some who thought Murphy was the next best thing to Kenny Dalgliesh let's wait and see what happens before assuming we'll be promoted, or the decline is arrested. Baxter may be the next Gary Linneker, he may be the next Gary Brazil. We'll see (and hope).

I only hope arrivals are not balanced against more key departures, now that would be a surprise wouldn't it?

 

[HoodedClaw]

Personally think we've upgraded with this signing, fingers and toes crossed it works out that way. These release clause thingy's are bitches

 

[SwissBlade]

That was before he signed a League one proven goalscorer

Bloody good job you're not in charge then! You'd hang a man before he's proven guilty. As I said the other day, give Weir et al a chance.

 

[Reedy1889]

Has he been presented yet? haven't seen no comments from the lad or pictures of him @ BL wonder if their holding back until a little later this afternoon to announce him with his other 'couple' of new teams mates arriving...?

 

[Balham]

Has he been presented yet? haven't seen no comments from the lad or pictures of him @ BL wonder if their holding back until a little later this afternoon to announce him with his other 'couple' of new teams mates arriving...?

I'd guess from Foxy's like that you're probably spot on

 

[Wards]

Now I am excited

 

[Hartley Hare]

I see the Manchester Evening News suggest we triggered a release clause 'in the region of £150,000'. Hard to stomach for a Latics fan if that's the amount.

Well, maybe they can use some of the money to finish painting that roof on the home stand.

HH

 

[Coily]

Well, maybe they can use some of the money to finish painting that roof on the home stand.

HH

Either that or see if the 'Dulux Five' are busy? Just tell them that it looks red on but dries blue...

 

[blade too long]

Didn't think they were throwing in the towel. More like if nothing is done we are more liklely to leave this League in a downwards rather than upwards direction.

Conviction to those who say "there is a problem please sort it out" rather than "its ok give it time, zzzz, early days" and before you know where you are its hello welcome to League 2.

It is called being prepared. Looks like Weir and the Board have agreed to address it. Yipee.

The next stage is will it work? Unlike some who thought Murphy was the next best thing to Kenny Dalgliesh let's wait and see what happens before assuming we'll be promoted, or the decline is arrested. Baxter may be the next Gary Linneker, he may be the next Gary Brazil. We'll see (and hope).

I only hope arrivals are not balanced against more key departures, now that would be a surprise wouldn't it?

Whens your next positive thinking Seminar I want 4 tickets

 

[raul]

 

[Shaw_blues]

Oldham fan here. Congratulations on the signing of Baxter, you've got yourselves one of the best players in the league. He could easily play in the championship, and although playing for you is a step up, I honestly thought that's where he would be headed. Although he does gave a far bigger chance of championship football with you then he did with us.

Jose could of left us in January for free, and if he did we'd have almost certainly got relegated, he chose to sign a 2 and a half year contract so for that he'll always be held in high regard by us Oldham fans. I'm not stupid enough to believe we won't miss his talent, but our squad is in far better shape then last season and i think we'll have enough to manage without him.

His best position is playing just behind the striker imo, and i reckon he'll net you between 15-20 goals a season. Best of luck to you and he'll always get a warm reception when our sides meet. Unlike that other ex Oldham tosser Porter you have playing for you.

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Oldham fan here. Congratulations on the signing of Baxter, you've got yourselves one of the best players in the league. He could easily play in the championship, and although playing for you is a step up, I honestly thought that's where he would be headed. Although he does gave a far bigger chance of championship football with you then he did with us.

Jose could of left us in January for free, and if he did we'd have almost certainly got relegated, he chose to sign a 2 and a half year contract so for that he'll always be held in high regard by us Oldham fans. I'm not stupid enough to believe we won't miss his talent, but our squad is in far better shape then last season and i think we'll have enough to manage without him.

His best position is playing just behind the striker imo, and i reckon he'll net you between 15-20 goals a season. Best of luck to you and he'll always get a warm reception when our sides meet. Unlike that other ex Oldham tosser Porter you have playing for you.

Not for long, if reports are to be believed!

 

[UnitedBlade]

Oldham fan here. Congratulations on the signing of Baxter, you've got yourselves one of the best players in the league. He could easily play in the championship, and although playing for you is a step up, I honestly thought that's where he would be headed. Although he does gave a far bigger chance of championship football with you then he did with us.

Jose could of left us in January for free, and if he did we'd have almost certainly got relegated, he chose to sign a 2 and a half year contract so for that he'll always be held in high regard by us Oldham fans. I'm not stupid enough to believe we won't miss his talent, but our squad is in far better shape then last season and i think we'll have enough to manage without him.

His best position is playing just behind the striker imo, and i reckon he'll net you between 15-20 goals a season. Best of luck to you and he'll always get a warm reception when our sides meet. Unlike that other ex Oldham tosser Porter you have playing for you.

We tried to put Porter into the deal but you wouldn't take the money we were offering

 

[BladeFisher]

Whens your next positive thinking Seminar I want 4 tickets

Good you can have them free!

 

[Bladesman]

Did he turn down a contract extension at Everton?

 

[Shaw_blues]

Did he turn down a contract extension at Everton?

Yes, he had the opportunity to stay at Everton which makes him even more of a rare commodity in today's football world, a player that chooses not to sit on the bench and pick up a pay packet, and instead leaves to seek out 1st team football in the lower leagues.

 

[Ashtonsmashton]

Bloody good job you're not in charge then! You'd hang a man before he's proven guilty. As I said the other day, give Weir et al a chance.

Hey I didn't want him sacked I just said if this doesn't work then we should never try a untried manager,and most of the players are fine.

 

[Ashtonsmashton]

So you didn't want an attacking midfielder to replace Kevin McDonald... an attacking midfielder?

Jose Baxter more of a striker to me

 

[DazBlade88]

Jose Baxter more of a striker to me

He started off as a striker but has been turned into a midfielder. Much more effective from an attacking midfield position than he is up front in my opinion.

 

[mattbianco1]

Jose Baxter more of a striker to me

Well if you say that then who am I to argue

 

[SwissBlade]

Hey I didn't want him sacked I just said if this doesn't work then we should never try a untried manager,and most of the players are fine.

Yeah... You kind of blamed the manager...and the players, but mostly the manager... After less than 10 games