CONFIRMED Richard Stearman signs

[SteveBlade]

Pretty much exactly the type of signing we were all wanting. Can see this guy being a big player for us.

 

[1danewhitehouse]

I think it's far more likely that it was posted to early and removed or just a draft.

There's a picture of him with Wilder, holding the shirt, not sure there's any reason to doubt it

Right you are mate. Pleased we've got an experienced championship centre half in. The squad's really taking shape.

 

[DaveBassettsgoneonholiday]

Yes but spare a thought for Roygbiv, he's had a good run on the beach but it's back to work again now.

 

[Ricky]

Wilder's No.1 transfer target this summer apparently. I assume he means defensive target.

With it being a permanent deal I'm inclined to believe this, because it will be a big financial commitment.

Also, he's a long term target and plays in the position we most needed to strengthen.

We've probably been chipping away at this deal since May.

 

[B14Nco]

Happy with that... but more so about the fact not one ITK chump had a clue about our number 1 defensive target.

None of them are real. It's all bullshit. Stop stressing about all their bollocks and wait for things to happen.

UTB!

 

[BushBlade]

Absolutely. It rather puts all the ITK bollocks in perspective doesn't it? I hope someone has warned him that the dressing-room is riven with unrest and the owners have abandoned the club.

I'm not sure it does entirely but I'm sure any unrest is exaggerated.

 

[Pinchy]

Bladesmad?
Not the type of place Bert would be found.

I suspect applications from either you or I would be blackballed...

 

[Slim Man]

Not a top 6/7 signing but certainly a signing good enough for mid-table.

Got to be happy enough with this.

 

[Wards]

Very happy with that one - came out of nowhere too.

Well done SUFC

 

[Slim Man]

Stearman isn't a brilliant reader of the game or defender, I consider him more competition for Basham. Now we need competition for Wright, preferably a left footer so they can play LCB if owt happens to JOC - god forbid.

If not I reckon Wright would be comfortable enough there - he is left footed after all.

 

[west_yorks_blade]

I suspect applications from either you or I would be blackballed...

'Blackballed'

Sounds like another BM in joke to me.

I just don't know who to trust on here anymore- apart from the ITKers obviously.

 

[Pinchy]

I'm not sure it does entirely but I'm sure any unrest is exaggerated.

At any workplace there are tensions from time to time. When it's a football club it has to be a crisis and the whole thing is falling apart. Owners and Manager at each other's throats and dressing rooms getting lost. No grey areas permitted.

 

[Pinchy]

Stearman isn't a brilliant reader of the game or defender, I consider him more competition for Basham. Now we need competition for Wright, preferably a left footer so they can play LCB if owt happens to JOC - god forbid.

If not I reckon Wright would be comfortable enough there - he is left footed after all.

Wright is not going to be first choice. He's had his season of glory.

 

[Slim Man]

Wright is not going to be first choice. He's had his season of glory.

Why not?

 

[Seph_Blade]

Permanent deal! Quite surprising. It won't be a cheap one.

He had a year left at Fulham, but cost them £2m two years ago. I'd estimate the fee will be between 400-700k.

Wage wise I thought it would be difficult to do a permanent deal but I suppose the contract length goes a long way to enabling it.

Reckon Brayford and Done moving outwards helped cover the cost of Stearman's wages. Just Guessing.

 

[blader]

He's the best that we would be able to attract or afford. Great signing, good age for a CH, and the sort of experience that we were lacking.

Despite some being in defence of our previous signings, which are fine, you can't put a price on experience. Don't underestimate his potential to help O'Connell along too.

 

[Danny_Boy]

Stearman isn't a brilliant reader of the game or defender, I consider him more competition for Basham. Now we need competition for Wright, preferably a left footer so they can play LCB if owt happens to JOC - god forbid.

If not I reckon Wright would be comfortable enough there - he is left footed after all.

There is no way Stearman is coming here to be competition to Basham or anyone, he is here to be our number one defender.

 

[Slim Man]

There is no way Stearman is coming here to be competition to Basham or anyone, he is here to be our number one defender.

I don't think he's quite as good as you think anymore. Still a good signing nonetheless.

 

[CockneyBlade93]

Happy with that... but more so about the fact not one ITK chump had a clue about our number 1 defensive target.

None of them are real. It's all bullshit. Stop stressing about all their bollocks and wait for things to happen.

UTB!

Ronsready mentioned Stearman on 13th June, just saying

 

[Reedy1889]

I don't think he's quite as good as you think anymore. Still a good signing nonetheless.

Doesn't really matter what we think, it's what Wilder thinks and he has now said so himself Stearman was the no.1 target this summer. He is a near guaranteed starter ( at least to begin with) this season.

 

[Houso]

From a Wolves supporter on 365...

He's shite.

Basically 8-9 years ago he used to get all the basics wrong a lot of the time but had pace to recover. He can't really run now so you're left with someone flinging himself around like a ragdoll when he's out of position, chest beating, stroking his mullet, constantly abdicating responsibility while showing a load of PASHUN.

I hope you haven't paid much for him...

What a little ray of sunshine.

I'm still happy with the signing.

 

[Pinchy]

Why not?

Because Tufty knows he got the absolute maximum out of him last season. We're now a step beyond his level. Nothing against him at all. He's a great pro and did a fantastic job for us, but he wont be a regular starter in future.

 

[Danny_Boy]

I don't think he's quite as good as you think anymore. Still a good signing nonetheless.

It's not what I think about the player it's what I think about the signing, someone who's played nearly all his career in the championship, being signed for (estimated) over £1m and apparently Wilders number one target is not coming here to play second fiddle to anyone.

 

[DeanLearner'sCat]

As long as this 'substantial undisclosed fee' is not too substantial, it could be a decent signing.

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

I suspect applications from either you or I would be blackballed...

'from you or me', Pinchy, 'from you or me'. Write out 100 times.

 

[Seph_Blade]

Absolutely. It rather puts all the ITK bollocks in perspective doesn't it? I hope someone has warned him that the dressing-room is riven with unrest and the owners have abandoned the club.

Was thinking the same Pinchy, all the names mentioned and then bang the last 2 have flown in without a word. Goes to show, no one, other than the people that need to know actually know anything about our business.

 

[Houso]

You're very quick to jump on people for guesswork in their posts Pinch, but this reads...

Because Tufty knows he got the absolute maximum out of him last season.

... as if you have a inside line to Wilder or if he's said as much.

 

[him behind you]

From a Wolves supporter on 365...



What a little ray of sunshine.

I'm still happy with the signing.

I've got mi tin hat ready but that sounds like a certain Chris Morgan without the mullet.

 

[Grizzly blade]

Permanent deal! Quite surprising. It won't be a cheap one.

He had a year left at Fulham, but cost them £2m two years ago. I'd estimate the fee will be between 400-700k.

Wage wise I thought it would be difficult to do a permanent deal but I suppose the contract length goes a long way to enabling it.

So here's a bloke who's been here and done it at this level....has commanded a decent fee and likely salary to match....has a year left on his contract and we think he's has cost between 400k-700k?

So by this reasoning, who thinks we should still stump up the extra money Southend are wanting?

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

NOW DEN WERD DIS CUM FRM?

Stellar and potentially solid signing. Well done Blades.

Satisfies some calls for championship calibre signings too.