CONFIRMED Ryan Leonard

[itsinyerblood]

Leonard has NOT retracted his transfer request apparently!

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...lwall-battle-to-sign-rumbles-on-a7847626.html

Where ya been Cerb? # 2125 beat you to it.....but good to know anyway.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

Still nothing heading North? Must be getting a little unsettled your way at the moment?

Is that the Sarfend chairman's 'syrup' that Pinchy keeps bangin on abart?

 

[itsinyerblood]

Is that the Sarfend chairman's 'syrup' that Pinchy keeps bangin on abart?

Nah, Ron's got bigger thrupenny's so it couldn't possibly be him.

And as a matter of note, old Etta had more class in her little finger than the second hand car salesman masquerading as a football chairman.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Where ya been Cerb? # 2125 beat you to it.....but good to know anyway.

Been watching the Blades at Chesterfield mate. How about you? I got back about half an hour ago after dropping various mates off in different parts of town. I reviewed the footy news, reviewed the last couple of pages on here and saw nothing of this news, which broke just over 2 hours ago. So thought I'd post it.

I really must go back through every single post in future to avoid duplication.

 

[itsinyerblood]

Been watching the Blades at Chesterfield mate. How about you? I got back about half an hour ago after dropping various mates off in different parts of town. I reviewed the footy news, reviewed the last couple of pages on here and saw nothing of this news, which broke just over 2 hours ago. So thought I'd post it.

I really must go back through every single post in future to avoid duplication.

Me mate? I'm a card carrying cripple so struggle to get to as many games as I'd like.

 

[Davalon]

No surprise whatsoever. Not all Blades are gullible enough to think that everything that emanates from other clubs' managers and chairmen is the gospel truth; just most of them...

Yet you pull up anyone who questions what emanates from our manager and chairman/owner.....

 

[Rootshallbloke]

Bit bitchy Roots? Maybe the logic of what's about to happen is getting too much? Seems the National paper you don't have time for must have picked up this story from somewhere, doncha think? I'm sure it'll all settle down once the truth is out there....there again, who's to say it's not already?

Sorry, I did tell you I was grumpy last night. It's done the raining bit down here now so the humidity has dropped and all is well in the South. As for Lenny and transfer requests, on or off, I think Lenny will go, it just requires Sheffield United to offer an acceptable amount. Looking at Wilder's texts the end may be in sight, alternatively, this could go on for many pages yet. This post does feel a bit deja vu though.

 

[S5Blade]

Lenny played an hour for southend last night.....

 

[Mouth of the South]

He is.

Interesting especially with Millwall looking at other targets (Rowe @ Donny) having apparently been priced out of Leonard

Any idea who's going to blink first - Utd or Southend?

 

[Treeton Blade]

Gary Sinclair on facefook teasing about a "big surprise".

Wonder if he's going naked for next season.

Interesting especially with Millwall looking at other targets (Rowe @ Donny) having apparently been priced out of Leonard

Any idea who's going to blink first - Utd or Southend?

Thought Southend would have blinked by now!!

Strong chairman, hard to get it over the line.

 

[Grizzly blade]

Hard chairman....on the one hand I'm impressed but on the other I see that and wonder what the players will think next time they are perhaps looking at a new contract, or some of the younger lads who fancy themselves to make a big name in the game and are wondering if the chairman will block any chance they have of getting a move to further their career.

Of course he is looking out for Southend, and he's certainly made it clear he is in charge there. But at what cost perhaps?

Looks like this will sadly rumble on for a while yet, but it's an interesting twist that this article appears in the independent and makes it clear his transfer request is still in!

 

[Chief_Froley]

My understanding is that Leonard is more of a defensive midfielder, good tackler with a great box to box workrate
Where as Brooks is more of a creative flair offensive midfielder, so they are very different players.

Last season our midfield was too good for that division. We were allowed to get its own way playing an open offensive game.
I suspect Wilder is a concerned about the poor defensive qualities of Coutts, Duffy, Carruthers and probably Brooks too.

So he wants an upgraded Basham type midfielder, someone the right age on the way up, who can protect the defence but is mobile enough to also get forward and is decent in possession. We wanted to buy Sam Morsey last year to play this role but we were all surprised that Basham upped his game and played the defensive midfielder role really well but I suspect we can do better.

Ben Whiteman says hello.

 

[elgoog44]

Just a further 494 posts and this thread will be neck and neck with Sam Morsy unless of course that get more posts added.

the show down

VS

 

[Shrimperama]

My take for what's it's worth (not a lot) is that Ryan wants to go, but knows our chairman has the final say. Southend have been good for Leonard and vice versa.

Our chairman is a lot of things, but a push over he is not. He will have a price and if met he is yours. If not he stays. I hope he does because he will be very hard to replace.

As for us being financially unsound. It is true that we have been in bother in the past but we have made a few quid the last few years. Maybe over 2million last season in player sales. We have countless add one for about 10+ kids who have left us for big clubs. It only takes one of them to be be the next big thing and we could be looking at serious money.

The talk this pre season is of another of those kids. A 17 year old by the name of Dru Yearwood. He has been very very impressive, so much so that the club have just today offered him a 4 year deal.

I'd be happy for Lenny if you sign him at the right price and id be more happy if he stays to push onto promotion.

Either way I just hope that this is resolved sooner rather than later as this isn't doing either club or the player any good.

 

[sheffielder]

My take for what's it's worth (not a lot) is that Ryan wants to go, but knows our chairman has the final say. Southend have been good for Leonard and vice versa.

Our chairman is a lot of things, but a push over he is not. He will have a price and if met he is yours. If not he stays. I hope he does because he will be very hard to replace.

As for us being financially unsound. It is true that we have been in bother in the past but we have made a few quid the last few years. Maybe over 2million last season in player sales. We have countless add one for about 10+ kids who have left us for big clubs. It only takes one of them to be be the next big thing and we could be looking at serious money.

The talk this pre season is of another of those kids. A 17 year old by the name of Dru Yearwood. He has been very very impressive, so much so that the club have just today offered him a 4 year deal.

I'd be happy for Lenny if you sign him at the right price and id be more happy if he stays to push onto promotion.

Either way I just hope that this is resolved sooner rather than later as this isn't doing either club or the player any good.

There comes to a point though where both of us will need to move on. You are taking a risk that you think Leonard is the difference between getting promoted and not. Your chairman won't to get nothing for him and not get promoted. Clearly the player wants to leave, so the sooner both teams meet in the middle the better it will be for all parties. You can re-invest in a few more players, the lad can move here and settle and get used to Sheffield and the Club and I won't have to come on here and watch some of our fans try to belittle people like yourself with the big I am.

 

[Highbury_Blade]

What the fuck has been keeping this thread going for 2700 posts?

 

[Shrimperama]

There comes to a point though where both of us will need to move on. You are taking a risk that you think Leonard is the difference between getting promoted and not. Your chairman won't to get nothing for him and not get promoted. Clearly the player wants to leave, so the sooner both teams meet in the middle the better it will be for all parties. You can re-invest in a few more players, the lad can move here and settle and get used to Sheffield and the Club and I won't have to come on here and watch some of our fans try to belittle people like yourself with the big I am.

I'm not suggesting that any promotion rests with Leonard, but if you want to go for promotion you don't sell one of your better players. That said Ryan is on the top 3 for sure.

 

[Rootshallbloke]

What the fuck has been keeping this thread going for 2700 posts?

Ryan Leonard, Ryan Leonard's agent, Chris Wilder, Kevin McCabe, Ron Martin, Phil Brown and Pinchy. Feel free to re-arrange in any order of importance that suits your mood.

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

What the fuck has been keeping this thread going for 2700 posts?

About 1000 of them are people asking how this thread has come to have so many posts...

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Ryan Leonard, Ryan Leonard's agent, Chris Wilder, Kevin McCabe, Ron Martin, Phil Brown and Pinchy. Feel free to re-arrange in any order of importance that suits your mood.

Is Pinchy being offered in part-exchange?

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

My take for what's it's worth (not a lot) is that Ryan wants to go, but knows our chairman has the final say. Southend have been good for Leonard and vice versa.

Our chairman is a lot of things, but a push over he is not. He will have a price and if met he is yours. If not he stays. I hope he does because he will be very hard to replace.

As for us being financially unsound. It is true that we have been in bother in the past but we have made a few quid the last few years. Maybe over 2million last season in player sales. We have countless add one for about 10+ kids who have left us for big clubs. It only takes one of them to be be the next big thing and we could be looking at serious money.

The talk this pre season is of another of those kids. A 17 year old by the name of Dru Yearwood. He has been very very impressive, so much so that the club have just today offered him a 4 year deal.

I'd be happy for Lenny if you sign him at the right price and id be more happy if he stays to push onto promotion.

Either way I just hope that this is resolved sooner rather than later as this isn't doing either club or the player any good.

Ow much you want for Yearwood ?

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

Is Pinchy being offered in part-exchange?

I'll drive him there myself.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

Is Pinchy being offered in part-exchange?

We'll give you >£750k to TAKE Pinchy ( & you keep 'Lenny')

 

[TJB.]

I'll drive him there myself.

To Southend from Sheffield?

I hope there's a strict 'No talking' policy in your car.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

To Southend from Sheffield?

I hope there's a strict 'No talking' policy in your car.

It's the light at the end of the tunnel that would keep me going.

 

[Rootshallbloke]

Is Pinchy being offered in part-exchange?

It's a very kind offer, but I don't think he would be a good fit in our squad.

 

[Rootshallbloke]

Ow much you want for Yearwood ?

Ask us again in when his contract has a year to run. I'm sure we will be able to do business then.

 

['Doc' Pace my hero]

If we can get the Leonard deal 'over the line' perhaps Southend could try and replace him with Sam Morsy,i don't know much about Morsy has anybody on here heard of him ?

 

[Bladezz]

Southend seem to be attracting some good players in league one 600/700k for a player in that division would allow them to add some real depth to the squad.

I have always quite liked Southend. Think they are just a few players short of having a playoff contention side.

 

[Superbladesman7]

Thought I'd add my 2 pennies worth on this monster thread.

I live with a mate who's from southend and he know's Leonard's girlfriend, in the sense that he's best mates with her brother.
(I know that sounds like one of those bollocks my mates mates mates stories, but genuinely the case, cba coming on here to make up shit).

Thought I'd ask him to see what info he could get and he reckons Leonard wants the move but Ron Martin not wanting to sell as we've all seen. Sorry it's nothing groundbreaking, but if that's from the horses mouth, I think we've a pretty good shot at getting him. Player power tends to rule nowadays as we know too well and only a year left, I'm sure they will give in to a slightly bigger offer...

Pic from the girl's fb if you did think I was Bs'ing.

UTB!