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Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: DMR on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:18:53 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/4574813.stm
They need a goalscorer.... In my humble opinion Parkin to Sheff Utd would be a cracking move for the lad. A side notoriously bad at missing the plenty of chances the likes of his best mate Harley carve out- he's what they need. Add to that plenty of dosh, a big stadium, the promise of being there or thereabouts in the promotion race season after season and a manager whose a massive fan. If anywhere, Utd would be my fabourites to sign SSP. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:20:50 Warnock's made it perfectly clear he's a fan of Parkin and they've been linked with him for a long time, but I'm sure I read somewhere a while ago that Warnock decided he wasn't quite good enough(?!) for that level and chose not to persue him further.
It'd be a good move for him anyway. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: DMR on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:24:13 I remember the night of our fucking joke performance vs Notts County
They were showing his goals pre-match and Warnock openly admitted that he'd be looking to get Parkin on board if the time was right for all concerned Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: The Grim Reaper on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:39:50 Here's a Parkin prediction: I predict he will start the season still in a STFC shirt.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:41:19 That really wouldn't surprise me, maybe because I've expected him to leave during two pre-seasons now and he's still here.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: DMR on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:43:34 I always beleived he's stay the last 2 times and I did about this one, but I've changed my mind.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: yeo on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:48:53 I think he'll see out the next year of his contract and then make himself a few quid with his new contract elsewhere and fair play to him.I think Swindon have priced him out of a move.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Reg Smeeton on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:52:22 Don't get your hopes up lads......SSP is gone.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:53:15 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Don't get your hopes up lads......SSP is gone. ... backpacking in Australia 8) Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: DMR on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:55:31 :D
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: DMR on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 21:57:10 http://www.thisisthealbion.co.uk/archive/2003-2004/photo_gallery/images/may20-3.jpg
Best Moment Ever Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: BrightonRed on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 22:11:39 It was this moment for me: (I know this is a parkin thread)
http://www.thisisthealbion.co.uk/archive/2003-2004/photo_gallery/images/may20-5.jpg Disaster: Swindon have Cardiff in their sights http://www.thisisthealbion.co.uk/archive/2003-2004/photo_gallery/images/may20-6.jpg Nearly there: The Swindon bench celebrate Fallon's goal Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Melksham Red on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 07:43:58 Those pictures make me want to sob like a girl who's just been violently bummed by her boyfriend.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: DMR on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 08:23:07 :grin:
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 08:31:30 its the "Nearly there" bit which hurts the most!
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: le god cuervo on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 08:35:15 Quote from: "Yeovil Red" I think he'll see out the next year of his contract and then make himself a few quid with his new contract elsewhere and fair play to him.I think Swindon have priced him out of a move. yep, but the board are too short sighted & will wonder what they did wrong when he leaves on a free Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: janaage on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 08:50:50 Quote from: "Melksham Red" Those pictures make me want to sob like a girl who's just been violently bummed by her boyfriend. Get this man on TV!!!! :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Melksham Red on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 09:08:09 Unfortunately my face is more suited to radio i'm afraid jan.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Boeta on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 10:14:22 Quote from: "dave_m_russell" I remember the night of our fucking joke performance vs Notts County They were showing his goals pre-match and Warnock openly admitted that he'd be looking to get Parkin on board if the time was right for all concerned I remember him saying that he's watched Parkin a few times and half of those he was superb and the other half he was totally anonymous. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: I 8 Razor on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 10:27:42 those play-off pics....that is the sickest thing ive ever seen :chunder:
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: janaage on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 10:37:05 It definitely brings all the emotions back, my day is now ruined.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Piemonte on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 10:37:47 Quote from: "Melksham Red" Those pictures make me want to sob like a girl who's just been violently bummed by her boyfriend. You cry like my mrs Melksham? :mrgreen: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 11:36:43 Quote from: "Piemonte" Quote from: "Melksham Red" Those pictures make me want to sob like a girl who's just been violently bummed by her boyfriend. You cry like my mrs Melksham? :mrgreen: You have a crying ' Mrs Melksham'? Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Piemonte on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 11:39:45 Yeah, I lock her in the cupoard under the stairs :D
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 11:40:55 Quote from: "Piemonte" Yeah, I lock her in the cupoard under the stairs :D I suspect she brings it on herself. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Melksham Red on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 11:57:46 Quote from: "Piemonte" Quote from: "Melksham Red" Those pictures make me want to sob like a girl who's just been violently bummed by her boyfriend. You cry like my mrs Melksham? :mrgreen: It's funny how birds can sometimes get a bit emotional after they've had a good kidney poking isn't it. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Piemonte on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 12:56:38 yeah, I'd take it like a man :shock: :D
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Melksham Red on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 13:01:02 Are you coming on to me!
:Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Piemonte on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:12:54 :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
No! :run: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Melksham Red on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:23:39 It's only a piss take PM. Not to be taken seriously :roll:
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Piemonte on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:25:12 I know!
rumour has it you are quite hunky though :wink: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:26:05 Quote from: "Piemonte" I know! rumour has it you are quite hunky though :wink: Though sady, only has a face fit for radio, by his own admission. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Melksham Red on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:46:09 Yeah but i've got a thirteen inch cock.
Ladies :wink: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Batch on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:49:50 Quote from: "Melksham Red" Yeah and a thirteen inch cock. I with I had a thirteen inch cock. This one keeps tripping me over. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Piemonte on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:51:45 Quote from: "Kinky Tom" Quote from: "Piemonte" I know! rumour has it you are quite hunky though :wink: Though sady, only has a face fit for radio, by his own admission. I'll have to blow him out then, I'm not going for some BOBFOC :D :wink: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Melksham Red on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:53:33 Quote I'll have to blow him out then You just can't help yourself with the gay inuendo can you. :D Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:55:55 Of course he can't, he's Piemonte the Arse Rapist :mrgreen:
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: STFCBird on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 14:59:24 :shock: 13 inch that would cut you in half are you sure you didn't mean 13cm? :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 15:07:20 NSFW
http://www.kontrabandcontent.co.uk/1/graphics/pics/penis_email.jpg Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Melksham Red on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 15:46:07 Quote 13 inch that would cut you in half are you sure you didn't mean 13cm In all honesty i'd be lucky to have that. Never mind eh Birdy. :cry: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Batch on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 09:31:17 Latest club linked to SSP is now Swindon. God that PR machine is in overdrive before the early bird ST discount expires isn't it!
Quote The Swindon Town Board have spoken of their desire to secure the services of striker Sam Parkin beyond the end of the forthcoming season. Swindon Town's Board have quashed all speculation linking the striker with a move away from Wiltshire, with just one offer being received for the player to date which was refused. While the club await responses from various out of contract players who have been made offers, Parkin is one player who will not be heading for the exit door. "Sam has been an integral part of our club for three seasons now, scoring over seventy goals in the process. Why would we let him go?" said Director Sandy Gray. "The Board are expecting to enter negotiations with his representatives to keep him at Swindon Town beyond the end of next season, when his current deal expires. "We are looking to strengthen the side ahead of the new campaign and with the support of the fans, we are very much looking forward to what's in store for 2005/6," concluded Gray. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Johno on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 09:40:12 yeh i was just about to post that.
i don't know why there not selling him? well its obvious cause hes a great player, but surely the club need the money if they have to offer pay cuts and only 1 year deals? Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Batch on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 09:56:18 Whose to say he won't be sold.
It says they are trying to renegotiate an extension to the contract - i.e. so he won't go for free next summer IF he does stay. He doesn't have to sign that meaning we are more likely to sell because we wouldn't get anything next year. Though it may be deferred until the Jan transfer window in which case his value may go down (less contract left). He could even sign it then put in a transfer request anyway if a big club come a knocking. I don't like knocking the board for the hell of it, but the PR seems to be being handled by a school kid doing a summer job: 1. Smith is not offered a 2 year contract. Club then say he is. Dad comes back and says it is conditional. 2. "We are looking to strengthen the side ahead of the new campaign ", presumably that is why our current squad is breaking up then. It may be necessary but to dress it up as strengthening is an insult. 3. Look look - we are trying to keep Parkin. Look. By the way the season ticket early bird offer expires Monday.... 4. The board give the players until mid-June to say nay or yeay to the contracts effectively stopping King from doing quick deals to sure up the squad. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 10:30:46 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/4582171.stm
I'll add what Sandy Gray said to Radio Swindon this morning ... Sounds unlikely, but ... wouldn't it be good? Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: reeves4england on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 11:01:15 Does Parkin know anything about this or are they making up stories to keep the fans happy again?!
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Johno on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 11:11:34 to be fair, this is the swindon town board handling it, so anything could happen!! :-))(
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: blinkpip on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 12:43:45 Don't keep your hopes up.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: reeves4england on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 14:17:44 Swindon chief executive Sandy Gray says the lack of concrete offers for striker Sam Parkin is encouraging.
[BBC League 1 News homepage] Never thought I would hear that! Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 15:06:41 To be fair, if Parkin was in huge demand the club would have had more than one bid by now. There's clearly something putting clubs off signing him and I think it's his lack of pace.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Barry Potter on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 15:30:07 I'm sure he never used to look so monkey face like, do you find him attractive STFCBird?
http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/ff/60/0,,10341~418047,00.jpg Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 16:24:01 Quote from: "sonicyouth" To be fair, if Parkin was in huge demand the club would have had more than one bid by now. There's clearly something putting clubs off signing him and I think it's his lack of pace. Or that the board will sell him at Christmas if he doesn't sign a contract at some dirt cheap price? Or that wait twelve months and they could potentially have him for nothing ...? Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Johno on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 17:33:00 Quote from: "Barry Potter" I'm sure he never used to look so monkey face like, do you find him attractive STFCBird? http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/ff/60/0,,10341~418047,00.jpg he has a bald patch too. and a tuff of hair in the middle of the bald patch, i think it is brilliant :-))( :soapy tit wank: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Reg Smeeton on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 17:38:39 Very few deals are being done at this time of year....most players, managers etc being on holiday....of course there is talk in the background.
Also if you take up a contract now you have to play a player for not doing anything so, no concrete offers for SSP is to be expected. I believe contracts expire in June, so its even possible that SSP may return for pre season training before completing his move. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: reeves4england on Friday, May 27, 2005, 15:39:48 Official site says 2 new offers have been turned dwon, Crewe and Watford
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: janaage on Friday, May 27, 2005, 15:42:02 Crewe, wonder if he'd want to go there? Doubt it. Watford I could imagine him wanting to join tho.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Piemonte on Friday, May 27, 2005, 15:43:36 Parkin is joining Real Madrid, I've just seen a shirt with his name on it :shock: :wink:
http://thetownend.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3492&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Johno on Friday, May 27, 2005, 15:43:58 http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10341~669642,00.html?
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: reeves4england on Friday, May 27, 2005, 15:45:55 Parkin for Real?
Interesting. Not sure if they've got the cash though... Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Sussex on Friday, May 27, 2005, 16:13:57 Who the fuck Hasn't AK called on this golfing jolly.
I bloody well hope he doesn't claim for his mobile phone bill on expenses! The club have got enough money troubles :roll: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Dazzza on Friday, May 27, 2005, 18:02:45 Spain to Oz is a hell of a roaming charge.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Johno on Saturday, May 28, 2005, 09:48:31 http://www.westpress.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=145787&command=displayContent&sourceNode=145780&contentPK=12539838
interesting. the offer from Watford was 2 players plus 500,000. The 2 players though are Paul Mayo (ex brighton left back yes?) and some youngster who is a defender. swindon seem to be holding out, but that 500,000 i think included a 250,000 bonus if Watford got to the premiership and it was going to be paid in installments so it wasn't a great deal really! Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Ben Wah Balls on Saturday, May 28, 2005, 10:07:50 "That would've been worth more than 500k" - only if Watford made the premiership which is very unlikely, that'd be like the rooney deal, called 27 million when in reality man united are unlikely to pay much more than 20 million.
Not a great deal for us, it's good we're turning down offers over the £300k that was being muted as the new release fee though. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Boeta on Saturday, May 28, 2005, 10:34:06 Crewe manager eyeing strike swoop
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crewe_alexandra/4589369.stm Crewe are hoping to snap up two new strikers - but manager Dario Gradi is keeping their identities secret. Gradi said: "I've spoken to a striker and we are likely to have a decision on that next week. He wants time because he has a couple of other options. "I have asked about another striker in the lower leagues. The manager doesn't want to sell him but may have to. "We will continue to look until we find that big striker. They are not easy to come by," he told the club's website. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 13:12:07 Rumours about Parkin going to Sheff Utd have been around, how true they are nobody knows but they've transfer listed a few players today.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/4602453.stm Paul Thirlwell and Luke Beckett in a swap deal plus cash for Parkin would be ace. Shame they've just signed Webber really :( Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: kaufman on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 14:27:03 Quote from: "sonicyouth" Rumours about Parkin going to Sheff Utd have been around, how true they are nobody knows but they've transfer listed a few players today. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/4602453.stm Paul Thirlwell and Luke Beckett in a swap deal plus cash for Parkin would be ace. Shame they've just signed Webber really :( yep thirwell and beckett and £300K WOULD DO NICELY! :o maybe something could be done? thats not a bad shout! Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Reg Smeeton on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 14:34:36 Quote from: "sonicyouth" Rumours about Parkin going to Sheff Utd have been around, how true they are nobody knows but they've transfer listed a few players today. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/4602453.stm Paul Thirlwell and Luke Beckett in a swap deal plus cash for Parkin would be ace. Shame they've just signed Webber really :( Such a deal would be good to avoid paying Chelsea so much of the sell on, but there's no way we'll be able to meet the wage demands of this type of player..... I'll be very surprised if we sign anyone who we've heard of.....I'm sure our squad wil be made up of prem and champ rejects, like when Howard, Nicho, Smith and Sean O signed. Maybe one experienced player in the midfield Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: adje on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 14:42:32 Sheff Utd have today signed Danny Webber from Watford for 500,000.Mmmmm.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: kick_ass1987 on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 16:43:14 Well i heard a rumour we are offering parkin a new deal to stay with us, giving him 3 times the amount he is already on, which makes it 36k a week, but not heard for how long.... and they say we are short of money?? :?
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: magnum150 on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 16:43:30 If Bent is going, what about Ipswich.
If Sam does leave i'll bet it's to a club that none of us thought of. Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Leggett on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 16:53:43 36k a week? thats more than the wagebill for the club a week, haha!
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 17:08:49 Quote from: "kick_ass1987" Well i heard a rumour we are offering parkin a new deal to stay with us, giving him 3 times the amount he is already on, which makes it 36k a week, but not heard for how long.... and they say we are short of money?? :? 36k a week? Bungle!! :oops: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 17:09:58 I doubt he is on 12K a week now! I think even 12k a month would be unlikely.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 17:29:27 Quote from: "kick_ass1987" Well i heard a rumour we are offering parkin a new deal to stay with us, giving him 3 times the amount he is already on, which makes it 36k a week, but not heard for how long.... and they say we are short of money?? :? hahahaha :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: pauld on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 20:01:44 Quote from: "kick_ass1987" Well i heard a rumour we are offering parkin a new deal to stay with us, giving him 3 times the amount he is already on, which makes it 36k a week, but not heard for how long.... and they say we are short of money?? :? 3 times = 36k????? More like 36 times = 36k! Thanks tho, the belly laugh from this has really cheered me up! Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: pauld on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 20:03:31 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" I'll be very surprised if we sign anyone who we've heard of.....I'm sure our squad wil be made up of prem and champ rejects, like when Howard, Nicho, Smith and Sean O signed. I think you're right Reg. And to be fair, they turned out to be pretty good signings, even if AK did completely piss at least two of them off. I'm still trying to keep my "glass half full" hat on for next season (having just lashed out 360 quid for a season ticket). Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 21:10:50 I'm of a similar frame of mind, paul. Kingy's done well bringing in totally unheard of youngsters and I think he'll do it again this season.
Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: reeves4england on Thursday, June 2, 2005, 21:19:23 Why the hell would SWINDON pay anybody 12k? :soapy tit wank:
I think that the mentioned deal would be unlikely because of the wage demands of Beckett for a start. I wouldn't mind a summer of unheard-of players, especialy if they are like Ifil, Seano, Nicho, Howard, Evans and Parkin! Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: walrus on Friday, June 3, 2005, 14:40:15 This may be a tad naive of me, but the figures of FM2005 have always been fairly accurate when I have drawn comparisons to contract figures written in the media. Parkin must be on around 1.5K a week but I am concerned about his minimum fee release clause and there seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding this.
I would love it if Parkin stays, sod next summer and losing him on a free, worry about that in January. To keep Parkin would signal the club's ambitions and would reignite hopes for a playoff push. The guy is a legend and staying would make me want his babies. Sod a Piemonte special, he'd a get a Walrus Whammie 8) On a side note, I wonder if Parkin reads these forums? Certainly he's aware of what a hero he is for Town, he can't step onto a football pitch without a rendition of "Super Sam Parkin" and perhaps the memory of Northampton is all too fresh? Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Batch on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, 14:19:32 Crewe Latest
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050607/1/bcsy.html Quote ario Gradi has labelled Swindon's Sam Parkin as "the outstanding candidate" in his search for a targetman but admits a deal is still way off. The former Chelsea youngster is set to leave the County Ground this summer, with several Championship clubs, including Watford, interested in the services of the 24-year-old, who has scored more than 20 goals in each of his three seasons in Wiltshire. Gradi, who reportedly had an offer for the striker turned down last month, said: "By common opinion he is the best of that type, because everybody I have spoken to has mentioned him as the outstanding candidate for that kind of player. We have to look at the leagues below us and obviously we look at the best. He is the best player to fit the bill. "We made an enquiry but there was no offer. Their manager (Andy King) doesn't want to sell him, but I think it's pretty common knowledge that there is a clause in his contract that comes into effect fairly soon where if someone makes a certain offer then they are duty bound to sell him. "Anyway I asked their manager to keep me informed and I expect he will do." Gradi added: "It's very much a long shot at this stage I would have thought. The player is already earning good money and although we probably would be able to agree terms with the club, agreeing with the player would be less easy." I wonder if the 'got to sell' date is July 1st - which is why he hasn't been sold....yet? Title: We haven't had a Parkin rumour for a while... Post by: Ben Wah Balls on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, 14:29:12 That was the rumour a couple of months back.
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