CONFIRMED Richard Stearman signs

[Ron_Justice]

Don't know anything about him, but good experience in the upper league's is exactly what people have been calling for. Hopefully, we'll see a change of record now that people can't say 'we need Championship experience or we'll be going straight back down'...

 

[Rodley]

Amazed he's 29, feel like he's been around for ages.

 

[Torrix1889]

Like how they got the word 'substantial' in there

They left out (for us anyway)....can't see him costing much over £500K

 

[cal the blade]

championship quality by the sounds of it
good signing hopefully

 

[Grizzly blade]

Yep.....and I give it two weeks until we hear that he got him as his fourth choice because the club wouldn't stump up for Wilders first three targets.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Substantial???

 

[Reedy1889]

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

 

[TJB.]

Substantial???

Means quite large. Of considerable size, worth or importance.

Happy to help.

 

[Ricky]

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.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Means quite large. Of considerable size, worth or importance.

Happy to help.

Nobody likes a clever twat Thomas

 

[Jon P]

https://www.sufc.co.uk/ifollow/video-archive/?video=stearman-speaks-20170706

 

[Ron_Justice]

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

Expect an interview with Wilder stating as much. Just watched Stearmans interview and it was mentioned 'in the press, Chris Wilders said No. 1 target' to which Steaman replies, with a smile, ' thanks gaffer, no pressure then'...

 

[Bladesman]

Decent signing and some Championship experience.

 

[Bert]

. Not black either makes a change

What is the relevance of that?

 

[BushBlade]

Quality transfer business. Hardly a word from anyone about this then bang, he's signed. Probably as good a CH as we could feasibly attract.

 

[JayGreen17]

Great signing on the face of it, just what we need some champ experience in possibly our weakest area, what I've been banging on about, well done in getting this guy in SUFC and Wilder.

 

[Houso]

Yep, very happy with that. Particularly as he's permanent.

 

[Reedy1889]

My Leeds supporting friend says he was the best player on the pitch when Wolves faced Leeds at ER towards the back end of the season.

 

[SwissBlade]

Best signing we've made this week. So far

 

[Pinchy]

What is the relevance of that?

Not what you think I suspect Bert. He's an amiable loony. I think it's an in-joke from Bladesmad.

I'm pleased with this signing. Exactly the sort of commanding CB I knew we'd be in for. Perhaps Jimmy White's Deadline Day Army will calm down a bit now?

 

[adebo]

No, we establish ourselves by hoping that our younger players, signed from the divisions below make the step up and become bona fide championship players.

Most of our 'peers' are more wealthy than ourselves: I think you'll find we're shopping in different markets.

For the record, I'm happy with the signing.

Most of our peers are not more wealthy than ourselves! They probably have bigger budgets though. Using the term 'hoping' our youngsters step up speaks volumes. i said it would be a meh signing. no resale value but decent experience at this level lets see how he goes. Im usually wrong if that offers any comfort!

 

[John Street West Terrace]

Great signing ... we'll done CW

 

[idleurchin]

Over a million so say this > > > > CLICKY ME

 

[Ricky]

This sort of signing's OK but we really ought to start exploring the lower leagues a bit for younger players with a point to prove.

 

[Reedy1889]

From a Fulham blog,

''Championship newcomers Sheffield United have completed the signing of Fulham centre back Richard Stearman this afternoon on a three-year deal. The fee, officially undisclosed, is believed to be more than £1m.''

Can't see it being that much myself.

 

[mancunianblade]

Hows about that for a slap in the face for EEL and wolves. very happy with this

 

[TJB.]

Nobody likes a clever twat Thomas

I do.

If your fanny can recite Socrates, I'm all yours.

 

[Pinchy]

Quality transfer business. Hardly a word from anyone about this then bang, he's signed. Probably as good a CH as we could feasibly attract.

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.

 

[BushBlade]

Most of our peers are not more wealthy than ourselves! They probably have bigger budgets though. Using the term 'hoping' our youngsters step up speaks volumes. i said it would be a meh signing. no resale value but decent experience at this level lets see how he goes. Im usually wrong if that offers any comfort!

They're loads wealthier. At least five are on parachute payments and another four or five have billionaire owners.

 

[Bert]

Not what you think I suspect Bert. He's an amiable loony. I think it's an in-joke from Bladesmad.

I'm pleased with this signing. Exactly the sort of commanding CB I knew we'd be in for. Perhaps Jimmy White's Deadline Day Army will calm down a bit

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