colneycanary 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Late Norwich bid to snatch ThompsonStockport County and Norwich City were locked in a tug-of-war over Linfield striker Peter Thompson last night.The Canaries made contact with the Blues yesterday before tabling an improved bid for the 24-year-old.It is expected that Football League One side Stockport will renew their efforts to sign the Northern Ireland international by increasing their iADVERTISEMENTnitial £100,000 offer, but Norwich appear to be in pole position as the race for Thompson gathers pace.Linfield’s board has insisted no deal – if any – will be completed until after tonight’s massive Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb.Thompson (right) is expected to play against the Croatians, contrary to reports that he would sit out the first qualifying round, first leg fixture at Windsor Park.It has been a rollercoaster fortnight for the predatory striker.Scottish Premier League club Kilmarnock were first to make their move – twice having package deals in the region of £150,000 turned down.Then came the approach by Stockport on Monday with an offer of £100,000 plus bonuses for the prized frontman.But now Championship outfit Norwich are poised to pounce, and a deal could be rubber stamped in the next 24 hours.Glenn Roeder was reportedly on his way to Belfast to watch Thompson in action, but it is believed the Canaries boss will travel with his squad for a pre-season friendly in Gorleson instead.Thompson appeared to be on his way to Stockport yesterday after Blues boss Jeffrey admitted talks were at an advanced stage.But Linfield’s board last night insisted no deal would be completed before tonight’s game.In a statement, the club said: “No transfer deal has been completed for Peter Thompson and any possible move will not be considered until the Linfield management meets to discuss the matter after Wednesday’s game with Zagreb.“Peter Thompson is a signed and registered Linfield player who is available to play in Wednesday’s European game.“It has been made clear that any decision on the player’s transfer will be taken with full approval of the board.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colneycanary 0 Posted July 16, 2008 He Scored 44 goals in 50 games last season for Linfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Thats a really good ratio for a striker, sounds like a really good prospect. Anyone know if there gane is on tv anywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted July 16, 2008 This is quite interesting as well: http://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=106&tid=73111 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colneycanary 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Youtube video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZlvNRSRZMs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colneycanary 0 Posted July 16, 2008 He seems to be a bit of a goal machine. Could be the 20+ goals a season we are crying out for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
still holding out for new heroes 0 Posted July 16, 2008 154 goals in 234 games....interesting, we may at last have a scouting network rather than just signing strikers who score against us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Could be the bargain signing of the year or yet another sign of our clubs growing financial crisis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High aka Inchy.. 405 Posted July 16, 2008 Not sure he''ll get the freedom in the box in the championship he enjoys over there, and can a part time footballer can make such a big step up? If we do have a punt for him it may take a while to get him up to championship levels of fitness. If the price is right he may be worth a look at.Don''t think he''s the answer to our striker problems though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted July 16, 2008 if we can get him cheap (under 100k) i say go for it.. low outlay and we can always offload him for a small fee if he turns out crap...jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCardinal 0 Posted July 16, 2008 [quote user="IncH_HigH"]Not sure he''ll get the freedom in the box in the championship he enjoys over there, and can a part time footballer can make such a big step up? If we do have a punt for him it may take a while to get him up to championship levels of fitness. If the price is right he may be worth a look at.Don''t think he''s the answer to our striker problems though.[/quote]Reading built their squad around players from this level - Kevin Doyle for instance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LORD FOXY LOWE 0 Posted July 16, 2008 looks good to me, strong in the air, obviously an eye for goal. Can he make the step up? Kevin Phillips and Les Ferdinand came from non league and had great careers, take a punt I reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCardinal 0 Posted July 16, 2008 [quote user="LORD FOXY LOWE"]looks good to me, strong in the air, obviously an eye for goal. Can he make the step up? Kevin Phillips and Les Ferdinand came from non league and had great careers, take a punt I reckon.[/quote]And who was it that spotted Phillips? Let''s hope he can do it again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul ncfc 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Hopefully we will hold off the challenge for his signature from Stockport.......boy have we really slumped that far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High aka Inchy.. 405 Posted July 16, 2008 [quote user="TheMarshmallowMonkey"][quote user="IncH_HigH"] Not sure he''ll get the freedom in the box in the championship he enjoys over there, and can a part time footballer can make such a big step up? If we do have a punt for him it may take a while to get him up to championship levels of fitness. If the price is right he may be worth a look at.Don''t think he''s the answer to our striker problems though.[/quote]Reading built their squad around players from this level - Kevin Doyle for instance. [/quote]Not disagreeing Mallow, at the right price he''s well worth a look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted July 16, 2008 We shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Linfield are on Sky Sports 1 tonight against some very strong opposition so we could see what he is like first hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lincs CR 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Yeah they play Dynamo Zagreb in the first leg qualifier for the UEFA Cup. Would be a good chance to see how good he is over the length of a game rather that by his "Youtube Goals" videos.At the price... surely we can outbid and offer more wages than Stockport can! If we can''t then God help us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfm 0 Posted July 16, 2008 About 15mins ago the BBC was saying that Stockport''s offer had been accepted and he was unlikely to play tonight, but now the are reporting that we have also put in an offer for him and it is unclear whether he will play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Cheap, Linfield, Stockport County and Us.Thats all you really need to know![:|] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCardinal 0 Posted July 16, 2008 [quote user="1st Wizard"]Cheap, Linfield, Stockport County and Us.Thats all you really need to know![:|][/quote]No that''s all you want to know. The rest of us on planet earth prefer a more balanced view based on more than first impressions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizard Slayer 0 Posted July 16, 2008 What a surprise, along comes a decrepid old fool in a pointy hat. People are sick of your negativity you toad, go back to Ipswich where you belong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted July 16, 2008 [quote user="TheMarshmallowMonkey"][quote user="1st Wizard"] Cheap, Linfield, Stockport County and Us.Thats all you really need to know![:|][/quote]No that''s all you want to know. The rest of us on planet earth prefer a more balanced view based on more than first impressions.[/quote]Yeah? like you raved over Jarrett, Thorne, The Stravika bloke, Hughes and Brown you mean!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted July 16, 2008 [quote user="Wizard Slayer"]What a surprise, along comes a decrepid old fool in a pointy hat. People are sick of your negativity you toad, go back to Ipswich where you belong[/quote]Cue the one post, multiple account poster, who knows bugger all about me!. I''ve ignored arseholes like you for the last 5 years now.............And I''ll carry on doing it.[:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Humphrey 13 Posted July 16, 2008 You didn''t ignore him very well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCardinal 0 Posted July 16, 2008 [quote user="1st Wizard"][quote user="TheMarshmallowMonkey"][quote user="1st Wizard"] Cheap, Linfield, Stockport County and Us.Thats all you really need to know![:|][/quote]No that''s all you want to know. The rest of us on planet earth prefer a more balanced view based on more than first impressions.[/quote]Yeah? like you raved over Jarrett, Thorne, The Stravika bloke, Hughes and Brown you mean!.[/quote]I joined the forum three months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-greenoschin 0 Posted July 16, 2008 [quote user="1st Wizard"]Cheap, Linfield, Stockport County and Us.Thats all you really need to know![:|][/quote]Poor old 1st Wiz we need to have a whip round and buy him a new glass, his isn''t so much" half empty" as just plain broken! [:P]OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Beef 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Come on Wiz, I think ANOTHER apology is on the cards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted July 16, 2008 [quote user="TheMarshmallowMonkey"][quote user="1st Wizard"][quote user="TheMarshmallowMonkey"][quote user="1st Wizard"] Cheap, Linfield, Stockport County and Us.Thats all you really need to know![:|][/quote]No that''s all you want to know. The rest of us on planet earth prefer a more balanced view based on more than first impressions.[/quote]Yeah? like you raved over Jarrett, Thorne, The Stravika bloke, Hughes and Brown you mean!.[/quote]I joined the forum three months ago.[/quote]True, but you had a column on the Nest!.[:|] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
