Scottish Mag 3 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 WIGAN supremo Dave Whelan has sent a warning letter to Tottenham and Newcastle - telling them NOT to tap up star man Pascal Chimbonda. Whelan is raging at behind-the-scenes moves to sign the Frenchman who was voted the Premiership's best right back. The outspoken Latics chairman has fired a fax to counterparts Daniel Levy and Freddy Shepherd after learning Chimbonda was wanted by Spurs and the Toon. Whelan wants between £6-8million for him and won't be dropping his price for the West Indian-born star who cost just £350,000 a year ago. However Wigan boss Paul Jewell and Whelan knows that Chimbonda has been unsettled by the talk of a bigger club coming in, with Manchester United and Liverpool also watching him. The big threat is Tottenham who have been sounding out Chimbonda's camp about a move. They would like to sneak him away cheaply but that won't happen without a fight. Whelan won't be afraid to call in the Premier League and FA if he thinks it necessary. The strong-worded letter is the first step in that process if either Tottenham or Newcastle get in Chimbonda's head and make him look to leave the JJB. Wigan are determined not to be a soft touch after making a huge first-season impact. Whelan knows he has other players who might be tempted to g o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace13 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 £6-8M.... Rather get Young then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 190 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 (edited) I'd love to see Chimbonda here, but £6-8m is a bit steep. Reminds me of a right-footed Bernard both in looks & style of play. £3-4m would be nearer the mark though. Edited May 7, 2006 by Optimistic Nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 £6-8m :icon_lol: Still not as bad as Curtis Davies for £15m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 It said he was £3-4 million on teletext this morning but we we weren't mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I suggest Dave Whelan needs to relise he's playing with the big boys now and if a bigger club wants your player(s) there's not a lot you can do about it. Bullshit anyway i reckon, probably got a beware of the dog sign on his office door tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 looking at him he seems very comfortable going forward but he's not the best defensively. good in the air and loads of pace. probably worth 2.5 to 3 mil in the current climate. better than steve carr... yes top 4/5 club full back no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I've got a feeling he'd look shit for us anyway. Only stands out for Wigan because Jewell has got them so well organised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Premiership's best right-back? Who was foolish to vote for him then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 190 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Only the players who've played against him week-in, week-out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GafferTape 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Surely we have more serious problems in other positions than right-back? Carr can do a decent job I think, presuming he's fit. Rather get a left-back and a centre-half if/when Boumsong leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Surely we have more serious problems in other positions than right-back? Carr can do a decent job I think, presuming he's fit. Rather get a left-back and a centre-half if/when Boumsong leaves. 132850[/snapback] Trouble is he's never fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Looks like his angry letter didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Surely we have more serious problems in other positions than right-back? Carr can do a decent job I think, presuming he's fit. Rather get a left-back and a centre-half if/when Boumsong leaves. 132850[/snapback] Yeah i think with Carr, Ramage and Taylor all having played there we will be lookingfor a CB and LB first and that is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Surely we have more serious problems in other positions than right-back? Carr can do a decent job I think, presuming he's fit. Rather get a left-back and a centre-half if/when Boumsong leaves. 132850[/snapback] Yeah i think with Carr, Ramage and Taylor all having played there we will be lookingfor a CB and LB first and that is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 If he really is that good, you'd expect him to have at least been near the France squad previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20859 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 £6-8m!!! Nee way man. He was wearing gloves again yesterday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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