kick it off 1,948 Posted January 31, 2013 Sorry to start a new thread on this, but thought it was worth it.Took them hours to reject it, so maybe they gave it a bit of thought and we''re getting closer? Or they couldn''t get their chosen replacement in and our bid was enough for Hooper but not enough for them to accept without having Hooper replacement in the building for less money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Should''ve walked away from this one days ago. £8m is stupid money for Hooper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC1995 0 Posted January 31, 2013 i heard that hoopers deal has been agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted January 31, 2013 Seeing as his contract runs out in the summer, why would we pay 10m for him? From a business point of view it''s not a good deal - but that''s football I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesHoolahansDefendant 0 Posted January 31, 2013 If we''ve decided to offer the asking price on dead line day it''s bad business on our part. We should have anticipated they''d need a replacement, especially with their fixture against the old lady. It does still seem like there''s something in it though, my f5 key is losing it''s markings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted January 31, 2013 We really should move on now, Mulenga or Wolfman again I reckon, maybe even try Ibrahima Toure again from Monaco, supposedly we bid for him earlier in the window Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="AJ"]Seeing as his contract runs out in the summer, why would we pay 10m for him? From a business point of view it''s not a good deal - but that''s football I guess[/quote]18months on his contract mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="NCFC1995"]i heard that hoopers deal has been agreed[/quote]From who? If its a Twitter account with the containing the word ''agent'' or ''itk'' then don''t be so stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Walking Man 13 Posted January 31, 2013 Got to go back to RVW Celtic clearly don''t want to sell and don''t need to sell.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"][quote user="NCFC1995"]i heard that hoopers deal has been agreed[/quote]From who? If its a Twitter account with the containing the word ''agent'' or ''itk'' then don''t be so stupid.[/quote]This guy is a troll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="The Walking Man "]Got to go back to RVW Celtic clearly don''t want to sell and don''t need to sell..[/quote]With Sporting wanting £10m for RVW that was never going to happen. This could be curtains for Hooper, and probably too late now to start on a plan B - unless the ground work has already been set up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC TIll I die 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Oh well maybe we''ll put in a fifth bid of a couple quid more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Walking Man 13 Posted January 31, 2013 BY&G - Surely we''ve got to test Sporting''s resolve, if they''re that hard up for money and we''re the only game in town who knows what might happen!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The ghost of Michael Theoklitos 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="AJ"]Seeing as his contract runs out in the summer, why would we pay 10m for him? From a business point of view it''s not a good deal - but that''s football I guess[/quote]Which would be valid if it were true.Hooper has 18 months left on his contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The ghost of Michael Theoklitos 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="kick it off"][quote user="AJ"]Seeing as his contract runs out in the summer, why would we pay 10m for him? From a business point of view it''s not a good deal - but that''s football I guess[/quote]18months on his contract mate.[/quote]oops, sorry :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Grey 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Lots of and lots of twitter chat from Celtic that we are "desperate". Can anyone explain to me the logic in that? I can''t make up my mind whether it''s Celtic and Leeds fans who are morons, or just twitter users generally, or actually just PEOPLE generally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC TIll I die 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Maybe We''ll keep putting bids in all the way to 11 tonight should be are 20th buy then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="The Walking Man "]BY&G - Surely we''ve got to test Sporting''s resolve, if they''re that hard up for money and we''re the only game in town who knows what might happen!?[/quote]There have been rumours of Fenerbahce interest for the past few days. Nothing firm, just rumours, but with Galatasaray signing Sneijder and Drogba, I wouldnt be surprised to see them break the bank for someone today. Whether it''s RVW is another matter, but it wouldnt shock me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted January 31, 2013 I''ll tell you why we need this guy: If, God forbid, Holt gets an injury, that would leave either Kane, Jacko, Becchio or wotsisname from the MLS to do his job....would you feel confident with that? Because, sure as hell, I wouldn''t! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SYG 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Time to move on.Celtic don''t want to sell them, and we shouldn''t be held to ransom over this guy. He is not worth their asking price. If we have a plan B then go for that! If not, then so be it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Grey 0 Posted January 31, 2013 I doubt whatsisname would be bothered to put any effort in for a club whose fans can''t be bothered to learn his name.You have no idea how good he is or is not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="jb"]Should''ve walked away from this one days ago. £8m is stupid money for Hooper.[/quote]Completely correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirkstall Yellow 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Quick, someone call McNally!I''ve got a couple of old keyrings, some chewing gum, a broken iphone and a signed photo of Kim Riley he can chuck in to sweeten the deal for hooper! bid no5 is the one, i can feel it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="Wiz"]I''ll tell you why we need this guy: If, God forbid, Holt gets an injury, that would leave either Kane, Jacko, Becchio or wotsisname from the MLS to do his job....would you feel confident with that? Because, sure as hell, I wouldn''t![/quote]I sincerely hope ''wotsismame'' rams your pathetic words where the sun doesn''t shine (which is probably everywhere in your miserable exsistence) you Muppet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyou? 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Plenty of time yet.McNasty will probably be upping the bid every hour on the hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="Scooby"][quote user="Wiz"]I''ll tell you why we need this guy: If, God forbid, Holt gets an injury, that would leave either Kane, Jacko, Becchio or wotsisname from the MLS to do his job....would you feel confident with that? Because, sure as hell, I wouldn''t![/quote]I sincerely hope ''wotsismame'' rams your pathetic words where the sun doesn''t shine (which is probably everywhere in your miserable exsistence) you Muppet.[/quote]Seconded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkchance1 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Celtic and Leeds fans are a very similar ilk to be honest, they believe the hype surrounding the size of their relevant clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be aving you! 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Since so many know in advance they''re nowhere up to the job, why don''t we sweeten the deal with Becchio, Kamara and Camp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted January 31, 2013 There comes a time when you just have to walk away & if we''ve bid anything approaching £8m then that time is now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingston Yellow 220 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="RenegadeSnare"]If we''ve decided to offer the asking price on dead line day it''s bad business on our part. ![/quote]Not so. I imagine the reason we didn''t wade in days ago with the ''asking price'' is to avoid getting embroiled in an ''pver asking price'' auction if a Spurs or similar wanted him. Instead we tested the water, registered our interest, turned the player''s head, whilst Celtic have tried to desperately smoke out any other interested parties and now (hopefully) we can offer an acceptable price and get Hughton''s man. I''ve been very impressed with how the Board have conducted themselves this transfer window and how they''ve backed their man - regardless of whether we get Hoops, van Wolfswinkle or not. I don''t think we could have hoped for anything more and I suspect we''ll get Hooper and Davies. Will be very surprised if we don''t get either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
