donaldstott 0 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I can't see Celtic offering decent money for him. I don't think we will look for that much tbh. Ashley will be happy to get another of the high earners off the wage bill, although I have seen James name being linked with us and hes on a decent wage I can't see David James leaving the south coast at this stage in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffer 0 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Good. Let's hope he stays there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentAxeman 189 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) How much would harper be worth now? 35 years old - maybe 2m at most??? I would say thats a bit optimistic tbh Laz for a 35 yr old keeper who has never been a 1st choice in the prem. anyway, isnt he 36? EDIT: just checked on Wiki. You are, of course correct Laz. Harpers D.O.B. is 14.3.75 making him 35. I prostrate myself before you and beg forgiveness! Edited July 12, 2010 by AgentAxeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaMoUsE 0 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Newcastle have blocked Celtic’s pursuit of keeper Steve Harper. Celtic stopper Artur Boruc has been lined up by Fiorentina in a deal worth £3million, removing the major hurdle for Harper’s switch to Parkhead. But Chris Hughton is adamant he won’t sell long-serving Harper, a key man in the dressing room, despite two top class, if inexperienced, young keepers in Frser Forster and Tim Krul waiting for a chance. MirrorFootball revealed Celtic’s move for Harper three weeks ago but getting rid of No1 Boruc and his wages were a problem. When the 30-year-old Pole moves on Celtic will be left with just two keepers Lukasz Zaluska and Dominic Cervi. But Geordie Harper is now likely to stay on Tyneside as Hughton insists on keeping key men from his promotion season together. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Trans...icle526057.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 But Chris Hughton is adamant he won’t sell long-serving Harper, a key man in the dressing room, despite two top class, if inexperienced, young keepers in Frser Forster and Tim Krul waiting for a chance.http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Trans...icle526057.html As if Hughton has the power to block anything! Sounds more like the Mirror admitting they made it up in the first place iyam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Billy, was Flowers on the way down when you sold Shay? He was still a very good keeper, but he didn't have long left in him as it turned out. Given was only 21 or so, and looked as good as Flowers when he was on loan at Sunderland. He honestly looked like the best young keeper in the country, and was worth a whole load more than the £1.5m you got him for. After Flowers left, we had Filan and Kelly who were both solid, but not outstanding, but had to endure the odd game with Alan Fettis who had hands like cows tits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Newcastle have blocked Celtic’s pursuit of keeper Steve Harper. Celtic stopper Artur Boruc has been lined up by Fiorentina in a deal worth £3million, removing the major hurdle for Harper’s switch to Parkhead. But Chris Hughton is adamant he won’t sell long-serving Harper, a key man in the dressing room, despite two top class, if inexperienced, young keepers in Frser Forster and Tim Krul waiting for a chance. MirrorFootball revealed Celtic’s move for Harper three weeks ago but getting rid of No1 Boruc and his wages were a problem. When the 30-year-old Pole moves on Celtic will be left with just two keepers Lukasz Zaluska and Dominic Cervi. But Geordie Harper is now likely to stay on Tyneside as Hughton insists on keeping key men from his promotion season together. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Trans...icle526057.html If thats true it's great news! How can people say give Forster a chance after a great season in league one with Norwich and at the same time slag Harper off for doing well in a poor league!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6785 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Newcastle have blocked Celtic’s pursuit of keeper Steve Harper. Celtic stopper Artur Boruc has been lined up by Fiorentina in a deal worth £3million, removing the major hurdle for Harper’s switch to Parkhead. But Chris Hughton is adamant he won’t sell long-serving Harper, a key man in the dressing room, despite two top class, if inexperienced, young keepers in Frser Forster and Tim Krul waiting for a chance. MirrorFootball revealed Celtic’s move for Harper three weeks ago but getting rid of No1 Boruc and his wages were a problem. When the 30-year-old Pole moves on Celtic will be left with just two keepers Lukasz Zaluska and Dominic Cervi. But Geordie Harper is now likely to stay on Tyneside as Hughton insists on keeping key men from his promotion season together. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Trans...icle526057.html If thats true it's great news! How can people say give Forster a chance after a great season in league one with Norwich and at the same time slag Harper off for doing well in a poor league!? You don't know what you've got 'til its gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Harper is on his way this week, its against his wishes and all down to loyalty bonuses and the possibility of having to fork out for a testimonial. James in currently in advanced talks however whether we can match what hes looking for is a sore point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonatine 11546 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Harper is on his way this week, its against his wishes and all down to loyalty bonuses and the possibility of having to fork out for a testimonial. James in currently in advanced talks however whether we can match what hes looking for is a sore point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Any Source for this Pud? James over Harper. James was pretty good in the world cup like. But would it really save us much money as James won't be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43079 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Harper is on his way this week, its against his wishes and all down to loyalty bonuses and the possibility of having to fork out for a testimonial. James in currently in advanced talks however whether we can match what hes looking for is a sore point. If that's the case I have to say Well Done to Ashley & Llamearse. They have lowered my opinion of them even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Pud's Akabusi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 If I was Harper, assuming that's true and I have no reason to think Pud's not spot on, I'd stay put and go public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 If I was Harper, assuming that's true and I have no reason to think Pud's not spot on, I'd stay put and go public. Presumably Harper doesn't have to leave if he doesn't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) Don't see what the problem is tbh James is a superior keeper to Harper and talk of a testimonial for someone who, for the most of their career, has been happy to sit on his arse and collect his wages rather than show any kind of ambition is taking the piss a bit anyway. Just checked wiki and 185 league appearances in 17 years Edited July 19, 2010 by Sima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gordon McKeag Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I don't even class Harper as a decent keeper these days. Very slow, his reactions aren't great he's starting to remind me of Tony Caig tbh. Shocking how the club are treating him regarding money he's owed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Don't see what the problem is tbh That's because you're a complete cunt as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TicTacWoe 0 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 If true that's a horrible way to treat Harper but what we've come to expect from this bunch I suppose. However, getting James in for one season wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, hopefully CH would be brave enough to give Krul a proper run at some point especially if James is going through one of his dodgy spells so that we can prepare for a future of Krul and Forster in goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I think Sima has a point although I agree with Stevie too about it being out of order trying to diddle him out of stuff he's owed. I wouldn't mind so much if it meant the younger keepers were going to get a chance but signing James would put a stop to that. A testimonial would be a bit embarrassing though and I doubt many would go along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gordon McKeag Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) I think Sima has a point although I agree with Stevie too about it being out of order trying to diddle him out of stuff he's owed. I wouldn't mind so much if it meant the younger keepers were going to get a chance but signing James would put a stop to that. A testimonial would be a bit embarrassing though and I doubt many would go along. Would be like Rob Lee's against Bilbao. Lets not forget Shola's one will be up soon too Edited July 19, 2010 by Gordon McKeag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6785 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 If it all goes to charity then i don't see the big problem. Rob Lee's was 1/2 friendly 1/2 testimonial. Ticket prices were pretty high if i remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 James is better than Harper, hass less time in his career and wants to get into coaching/management. We'd get a fee for Harps and get James on a free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4859 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 purely for the team Id have James over Harper any day as most would I think, taking in James as no1 for a season or two with a view to him coaching would be a shrewd move as Krul and Forster hopefully develop into premier league keepers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffidae 0 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 James seemed to miss quite a few games for Pompey last season. He’s a different class to Harper though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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