Leon deal hinges on Richards

Leon deal hinges on Richards Barnsley striker Marc Richards holds the key to whether Leon Constantine completes his move from Port Vale. The Tykes had a cash-plus-player offer for the 18-goal forward accepted by Vale, but although Constantine is expected to sign, Barnsley's Richards has yet to make his mind up about swapping Oakwell for Vale Park. Barnsley manager Simon Davey had been hoping to conclude the deal before his side's midweek FA Cup third-round replay with Southend, but has now given both players until the end of the week to make their minds up. "Both players have held talks and we should know more in the next day or so," Davey said.

 

Tell em to f

uck off Marc.

 

where did this come from?

 

If we really want Leon, Richards needn't come into it

I'd have thought we could could just put up the extra 80,000 & go ahead & sign him regardless.

 

Thought he'd taken his kid out of nursery ready to move? nt

 

Sporting Life website - was about to post it myself.

http://www.sportinglife.com/footbal...ME=nonwire_soccer/07/01/16/manual_105655.html

 

vale are probably keen to get a replacment as part of the deal though nt

 

Why though? nt

 

RE: Why though? nt

Why do we want to rid ourselves of the one forward who has physical presence just to take a gamble on Constantine ?</p>

Remember, Richards up to being dropped by Davey had started every single game ( I think, stand correcting ) and as such, given he'd made the step up a division, probably needed resting, mentally as well as physically. Nads orHayes shouldpartner Richards, pref Nads with Hayes playing a deeper role - as we ended last season.Constantine can also pretty much dictate terms thanks to the transfer window system, so why we apparently seem to want so desperately to get him in i do not know. 3rd bottom and 4 points off safety is not the place to be gambling on a lower league striker to save you.</p>

 

RE: Why though? nt

To be fair, he's shown he can score goals at a slightly lower level. He's not as big a gamble as Mattis. We're stuck with unproven loan signings from the Prem or okayish striekrs from Leagues below.

 

It's not..

but i don't think that Richards does use his strength all that well, for a big bloke

 

I don't think he's all that big

In fact, he's a short arse.

 

RE: Thought he'd taken his kid out of nursery ready to move? nt

not so-kids happily settled in Barnsley schools-which is maybe what's causing him to have 2nd thoughts?

 

If Richards torpedos the deal

I will mount a one man hound out crusade the likes of which has never been seen in these parts since Mike Sheron the Enigma.

have that.

 

RE: If Richards torpedos the deal

Ricowatch.</p>

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6pm still ? Bring thi sandwich board.</p>

 

Yep

Im also hoping to smooze up to another lads missus on the sly.

 

RE: If Richards torpedos the deal

Thats right, give him stick for realising he is better with us than somewhere else.

Bet your one of the first to bleat on about pride in the shirt, kissing the badge and all that.

 

Its in Barnsley FCs interests he goes

thats all Im interested in.

that and the fact that he's not good enough.

 

RE: Yep

&quot; He did what ? The b'stard. I'd never do anything like that if I was lucky enough to be seeing someone like you. Lift home ? &quot;

 

RE: Why though? nt

someone who is putting the ball in the onion sack 14 times this year? v's someone who will never be in the top 10 of league 1 or 2? Dunnoe you tell me which seems the better player!!