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<h1>Howard still hoping to complete Blades move</h1>

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The delay, which could be resolved later today, is believed to have been caused by attempts to re-negotiate clauses in the &pound;500,000 transfer and allowed Charlton Athletic to submit what officials at Oakwell described as &quot;an acceptable offer.&quot;

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But with Howard, who passed a medical at United before Blackwell's players travelled to Doncaster, insisting that his heart remains set on United, Barnsley's hardline stance threatens to sour their relationship with the 25-year-old, not to mention his prospective new employers.

Although United refused to respond publicly to a tersely worded Barnsley statement, sources close to the promotion hopefuls insist they are still confident Howard will arrive on loan in time for Saturday's visit of Bristol City before completing a permanent move in January.

&quot;I haven't got a clue,&quot; Blackwell said, responding to questions about when the deal might be finalised. &quot;I can't say anything. It was agreed though. It was agreed.&quot;

Howard, who rose to prominence when he scored the winning against Liverpool during last season's FA Cup tie at Anfield, has refused to sign a new contract at Oakwell as he attempts to realise his dream of appearing regularly in the Premier League; an ambition he clearly believes he has more chance of fulfilling at United.

Blackwell's charges climbed to sixth place courtesy of Gareth Roberts' own goal and Stephen Quinn.

But their progress came at a price with Greg Halford (shin) and James Beattie (dead leg) sustaining injuries.

&quot;Greg's got eight stitches,&quot; Blackwell said. &quot;But that showed his commitment.&quot;

Meanwhile, West Ham, who last week lost their legal battle with United over the Carlos Tevez Affair, could face another claim for damages from Fulham and Wigan, a leading lawyer has confirmed.

Andrew Quirk, from the Stevens and Bolton LLP law firm, said: &quot;The ruling opens the way to claims from clubs who finished within three points of West Ham.&quot;
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"I can't say anything. It was agreed though. It was agreed."

Can't wait for when we need a favour from another club.

 

Brian's about to find out

just how stubborn 'we' can be.

 

RE: Brian's about to find out

I bet it's 'not very stubborn at all'.

 

I know

Everyone on here thinks we've played it so cute, starting a bidding war or some such, but if the boot was on the other foot and we were trying to sign the player they'd be going barmy.

 

RE: I know

Knowing that this site probably gets read by folk who then pass on the salient points, I would like to offer no comment on my take on how BFC is currently handling its day to day affairs.</p>

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RE: "I can't say anything. It was agreed though. It was agreed."

but perhaps the written offer was different to what was agreed verbally?

i'm not saying it was, but maybe the blunts thought that once they'd agreed terms with brian they could knock out or reduce the sell-on clause and we wouldn't be able to do anything about it 'cos bri had decide he was off & it would all be out in the media.

 

RE: "I can't say anything. It was agreed though. It was agreed."

Can you get Radio Sheff on't net ?</p>

It's like a chuffin' soap opera. Toby Foster's pissing imsen.
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I guess no deal, Howard frozen out and leave for nowt at the end of the season

Tis the Barnsley way; buy dear, give away for nowt.</p>

 

RE: "I can't say anything. It was agreed though. It was agreed."

not always.

the matches are blocked 'cos i'm out of the uk but i've not tried the normal programmes, i guess i could.