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k to sign Ings, but think he'll end up at one of the big clubs sadly, United is probably the most likely.Gadgetmac said:
The jiffle king said:
Gadgetmac said:
Have you met Daniel Levy? Like ever?
I’ve not but understand his reputation precedes him. Hopefully not Spurs from our point of view 
after my post.
Is this speculation about Ings moving on, have any evidence based on actual statements by player or club?
I hope it's only gossip and he stays at a club that he appears to be happy playing for?
If he moves to Spurs, how many games will he get with all the young talent in that club? I realise money talks, but I did think he was here to stay!
Of course, Saints have always been a club that brings talented players through the system and sells them on, but some come back and stay loyal to the club 'til they retire.
I wonder if Walcott has a future elsewhere?
I hope it's only gossip and he stays at a club that he appears to be happy playing for?
If he moves to Spurs, how many games will he get with all the young talent in that club? I realise money talks, but I did think he was here to stay!
Of course, Saints have always been a club that brings talented players through the system and sells them on, but some come back and stay loyal to the club 'til they retire.
I wonder if Walcott has a future elsewhere?
As I understand it, he's happy with the wages offered and currently wants to stay. The issue is that he wants (possibly agent-driven) a £40m release clause, and on the off-chance a CL club come knocking, he wants the freedom to be able to go.
I assume the club are reluctant as they like to plan ahead, as you can't build a team around a player who might be on the way out at some time over the next (likely) 3-4 years.
He's 28 at the end of the day, and be a boyhood fan of the club as he might, this is still his career. He only gets one. He's good enough to play at a higher level, too.
Personally, I'd try and haggle a higher release clause (I'm assuming the club have anyway). If he knows he has the clause, then he'll be keen to impress potential CL suitors.
Course, if he just committed on the basis that the club could potentially qualify for the CL themselves, with the right investment, then the ball is in the club's court.
I assume the club are reluctant as they like to plan ahead, as you can't build a team around a player who might be on the way out at some time over the next (likely) 3-4 years.
He's 28 at the end of the day, and be a boyhood fan of the club as he might, this is still his career. He only gets one. He's good enough to play at a higher level, too.
Personally, I'd try and haggle a higher release clause (I'm assuming the club have anyway). If he knows he has the clause, then he'll be keen to impress potential CL suitors.
Course, if he just committed on the basis that the club could potentially qualify for the CL themselves, with the right investment, then the ball is in the club's court.
Legacywr said:
How can that not be a penalty???
That is an absolutely disgusting decision.I say it every week, but the standard of officials in this country for the so called worlds best league is laughable.
That should be given without VAR, the fact they had 50 looks at it and still didn't given it boggles my mind.
https://twitter.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1355609...
They just make it up as they go along, he literally moved his arm to block the ball, regardless if it hit his thigh.
They just make it up as they go along, he literally moved his arm to block the ball, regardless if it hit his thigh.
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