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Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 07:59:08 http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/display.var.2003730.0.cox_is_nearly_towns.php
TOWN expect Simon Cox to become their player within the next 48 hours as the new County Ground board throw their cash behind a late play-off push. The Swindon Advertiser understand Reading have rejected Town's initial offer for the striker, estimated to be around £100,000, but chairman Andrew Fitton will meet the Royals' demands in the hunt for Championship football. Town's 1-0 win at Luton last night leaves them five points off the top six and the club hierarchy believe Cox is the man to fire them towards the play-offs. The Advertiser understand Town could ultimately be forced to pay in excess of £200,000 for the 20-year-old, with Premier League Reading refusing to relent in their high demands. It is also understood Maurice Malpas is closing in on a creative midfielder from the Championship ahead of the close of the transfer window at midnight tomorrow, with Fitton & co showing the ambition that will excite all Robins fans. With Ibon Arrieta and Mauro Almeida having agreed deals to leave the club and the third of the BEST Holdings trio, Franklin Anzite, set to depart soon, Town's wage bill has been eased just in time. advertisement Morecambe and Forest Green Rovers are just two clubs believed to be chasing Town defender Chris Blackburn, with the arrival of Pat Kanyuka suggesting his County Ground days could soon be coming to an end. Cox became an instant hero in Wiltshire during a successful three-month loan spell earlier this season. He scored nine goals between the end of August and New Year's Day and manager Maurice Malpas sees him as the fox-in-the-box' needed to add to attacking options. League One rivals Northampton Town have also stated their confidence of landing Cox in the next couple of days. But it is believed his own desire to return to Swindon, and the board's money, should see Town win the race for his permanent signature. Reading have been keen to keep hold of the frontman but, with his contract out this summer and him desperate for regular football, they have decided to cut their losses. Town were remaining tight-lipped on the subject last night, wary of any premature announcement. But unless there are any last-minute last complications, Cox could be running out at the County Ground against Northampton on Saturday. Speaking after last night's victory, Malpas said: "Everyone knows who I am trying to get. "The chairman is working his tail off for that and it is a case of can we get something done before Thursday? "The chairman has to do his bit and I will have to do mine if we agree a deal. "I can't talk to the player until the clubs are in agreement. The chairman has taken a lot of the pressure off me by doing all the scavenging work. "He is on the phone a lot and starts a deal off and it is up to me to finish it off in terms of speaking to the player and getting his contract done. The way we have gone about it so far has worked. "We have moved the goalposts for him and the midfield player. "I have spoken with the club and we are going to get a decision possibly tomorrow (Wednesday) so it could be a hectic tomorrow or Thursday. On the departure of the BEST Holdings trio, he added: "It has released some money. "They were never going to play so it is best for them and best for the club. "Now we will try to get more players in and more players out. If we can get some business done it will be great. "We are trying to get one or two out. The ball is in their court really. "Franklin Anzite has been offered a settlement and it is his to decide. "Another player is talking to other clubs and it is a case of whether he wants to go. "Ideally we would like him to go and the chairman says we can then get other people.'' [/code] Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Bushey Boy on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 08:01:31 Thats news to me :D
Must be Adams who is off or blackburn Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 08:14:52 Thats excellent news :)
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 08:15:02 Quote from: "Bushey Boy" Thats news to me :D Must be Adams who is off or blackburn Keep up Ashley. He's already gone. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: axs on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 08:19:11 Quote from: "jjedmunds" Thats excellent news :) We need some Nike inspiration - just fucking do it. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: janaage on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:02:10 This is a fucking disgrace, so Fitton and co take over the club and now they start buying players. We'd be better off with the Newbury lot. If the're not serious about this club then what's the point in this takeover?
Just thought I'd have a moan about this as obviously this news won't be good enough for some. Can we now please for the love of God get off the backs of our new messiahs. They are here to do the business, they will choose how to spend their money and when to spend it. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:03:37 I want to know Barts thoughts now
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: janaage on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:13:54 Exactly Gazzz, I think we all need a new mind set here, Fitton is proving himself to be the chairman we've always wanted. If this story is true and we've just matched Reading's asking price then this should be a message to all Town fans, "leave the financial side of the club to us and just get behind the team".
It's gonna be difficult to let go of worrying about the behind the scenes stuff but let's put a bit of trust in the new custodians of the club. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Luci on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:19:24 If we do get him Im looking forward to seeing the views of Northampton fans as they are convinced hes theirs. I like being the club with the upper hand :D
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:21:43 Quote from: "STFCLady" If we do get him Im looking forward to seeing the views of Northampton fans as they are convinced hes theirs. I like being the club with the upper hand :D I Know sad pricks! :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Tails on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:22:08 Why are we signing a Reading reject? If we have any ambition we should be signing better strikers than Cox. [/bart]
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Luci on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:23:06 There was once a time that players dropped to teams the league below as opposed to sign for us. Im grateful that day has gone.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: janaage on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:27:52 I was just saying to a fellow Town work colleague. When was the last time that we signed a player who was actively being courted by another club in the same division.
(not getting ahead of myself realise we haven't signed him just yet). Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Colin Todd on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:27:52 Good news, but lets not get too exited yet - there are no official quotes saying that this is the case just yet.
The adver has got over-exited before. Also, What is fitton doing? He said he wanted the club run well, now he is spunking money on players. blah blah blah pointless moaning blah Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: janaage on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:29:09 Got to say Colin, the Adver this season has been pretty good. Been very happy with their Town reporting.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: ronnie21 on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:33:37 Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza" I want to know Barts thoughts now And why has Maverick gone so quiet?Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Colin Todd on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:34:24 Quote from: "janaage" Got to say Colin, the Adver this season has been pretty good. Been very happy with their Town reporting. I agree, it has improved. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:35:55 It's improved since Andy Cryer took over frankly.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: fatbury on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:37:27 Excellent news ... what with last nights result and Cox and maybe that creative midfielder weve longed for ... we have a chance??? :wink:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: fatbury on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:38:03 When Bart is quiet it normally means Bart is happy :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:51:00 Quote from: "fatbury" Bart is happy :shock: :chunder: Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:53:42 No rumours on who the midfielder may be then?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:54:19 Quote from: "BANGKOK RED" No rumours on who the midfielder may be then? I sure Bart could make something up Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Luci on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:58:53 My source tells me its Gareth Barry but shhhhhhhh......
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: janaage on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 09:59:09 There was talk of Brian Kerr from Hibs but I think we were put off by the asking price - shock horror - sack the board.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Colin Todd on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 10:04:02 Quote from: "janaage" There was talk of Brian Kerr from Hibs but I think we were put off by the asking price - shock horror - sack the board. What a facking liberty Lack of ambition Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: DMR on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 10:05:14 Great news if true, although it seems to be more conjecture than fact (for instance, had he been at the game last night I'd be more positive)... however, that said, was pleased to see the 'news'
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 10:47:34 Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza" I want to know Barts thoughts now Fitton is only buying him to make money when he is sold on, the money grabbing bastards! Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: kaufman on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 10:53:20 championship midfielder radio swindon said
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 11:04:12 I'm a bit pissed off. The amount some of you were moaning part of me wanted him to sign for someone else. It would have been karma. We don't deserve him.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: STFC_Chris on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 11:14:02 Quote from: "BANGKOK RED" No rumours on who the midfielder may be then? Phil (the old bloke who wanders around talking to anybody that will listen...and quite often those that don't as well) must have told me about 20 times yesterday that the midfielder is someone from a midlands club, "something like Wolves or West Brom". Baring in mind some of the rubbish he comes out with, it probably isn't all that reliable. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Colin Todd on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 11:22:58 Quote from: "STFC_Chris" Quote from: "BANGKOK RED" No rumours on who the midfielder may be then? Phil (the old bloke who wanders around talking to anybody that will listen...and quite often those that don't as well) must have told me about 20 times yesterday that the midfielder is someone from a midlands club, "something like Wolves or West Brom". Baring in mind some of the rubbish he comes out with, it probably isn't all that reliable. I've had the "pleasure" of talking to him :P Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: tans on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 11:42:56 That old fucker gets on my tits.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: stfctownenda on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 12:19:29 This isn't just adver speculation Malpas said in there and on the radio that they have moved the goal posts for Reading (this implies we have met there valuation) so I feel confident he will now be coming here. If both Northampton and ourselves have bids accepted he will be heading back here. I really think the play offs are a possibility now 8)
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Luci on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 12:27:57 Its ace to think though that whoever Cox signs for will most likely be running out against the other on Saturday.
Wonder what kind of reception he'll get. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: fatbury on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 13:13:39 heard its a West Brom midfielder as well ... may be David Worrall?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Colin Todd on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 13:19:20 Zoltan Gera
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 13:25:41 If this is true and we land Cox then happy days :beers:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: thedarkprince on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 14:03:43 Jonathon "Headband" Greening :wink:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 14:21:09 landing cox will be great.add a creative centre mid and we have a good chance of the play offs.
if there is a chance we might aswell go for it.why settle for mid table when we have a chance? money is no object to our new board.and while i dont think they should just throw huge amounts at it willy nilly.why clear the debts,add a few players and not wish to go up at the first time of asking? whenever they wish to progress up the leagues it will require some money being put it anyway.why wait in hope of progress when the opportunity is there now? Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Luci on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 14:46:04 Cobblers are banging on about only being 1 point behind us in the league making them just as attractive blah blah blah. Take it they have failed to see that we have 2 games in hand over them....
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Colin Todd on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 14:57:41 Quote from: "STFCLady" Cobblers are banging on about only being 1 point behind us in the league making them just as attractive blah blah blah. Take it they have failed to see that we have 2 games in hand over them.... And that they've got no fans And the fans they do have are shit And they've got a new-ish but shit ground And they've always been no-marks And we are great and they are not Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 15:09:00 Quote from: "STFCLady" Cobblers are banging on about only being 1 point behind us in the league making them just as attractive blah blah blah. Take it they have failed to see that we have 2 games in hand over them.... Do they have a forum? Not that I want to take the piss if he signs for us or anything like that. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Luci on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 15:11:33 I think so but it was pretty quiet last time I looked.
Best bet is 606 or something but dont do anything till its confirmed! Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Mister Lorenzo on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 15:24:27 Quote from: "STFCLady" I think so but it was pretty quiet last time I looked. Do a search on Google for a website called the Hotel End.Best bet is 606 or something but dont do anything till its confirmed! It's a Northampton Town website which seem's to be a lot livlier than any other's I could find. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: thedarkprince on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 15:26:50 Quote from: "STFCLady" Cobblers are banging on about only being 1 point behind us in the league making them just as attractive blah blah blah. Take it they have failed to see that we have 2 games in hand over them.... Games in hand mean bugger all though... yes they are nice to have but give me the points any day of the week. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 15:42:20 Thanks for that Northampton site. Seems they've already given up the chase and it was never confirmed they even made a bid anyway.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: newmarket red on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 15:51:37 Quote from: "flammableBen" I'm a bit pissed off. The amount some of you were moaning part of me wanted him to sign for someone else. It would have been karma. We don't deserve him. Could be some one from bristol city or plymouth :)Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 16:34:29 The midfielder is chirs brunt, we've had a 4.9 million pound bid, plus sturrock, accepted
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: newmarket red on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 16:37:46 Quote from: "Panda Paws" The midfielder is chirs brunt, we've had a 4.9 million pound bid, plus sturrock, accepted :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Dozno9 on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:05:59 Quote from: "Panda Paws" The midfielder is chirs brunt, we've had a 4.9 million pound bid, plus sturrock, accepted Has he got to carry it up there? Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:13:33 Without wishing to piss on anybody's bonfire, all this Adver story is, is a re hash of the interview with Malpas on RS.
He laters says its far from a done deal, and itv wont be the end of his world if it doesn't happen. This is STFC folks don't get excited until you see its a done deal....I can recall the Adver trumpetting our 30K offer for Kevin Keegan in 1970, only for the Scousers tp nip in with a 35K offer. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: red macca on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:14:49 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Without wishing to piss on anybody's bonfire, all this Adver story is, is a re hash of the interview with Malpas on RS. sorry Reg thats bollocksHe laters says its far from a done deal, and itv wont be the end of his world if it doesn't happen. This is STFC folks don't get excited until you see its a done deal....I can recall the Adver trumpetting our 30K offer for Kevin Keegan in 1970, only for the Scousers tp nip in with a 35K offer. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: herthab on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:16:34 I've no proof (As I can't be arsed looking through pages and pages of threads) but I'm willing to bet that the people moaning about the possibility of us not signing Cox are the same people that slagged the club off for getting him here on loan in the first place!
Just a hunch................................. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:27:56 Quote from: "red macca" Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Without wishing to piss on anybody's bonfire, all this Adver story is, is a re hash of the interview with Malpas on RS. sorry Reg thats bollocksHe laters says its far from a done deal, and itv wont be the end of his world if it doesn't happen. This is STFC folks don't get excited until you see its a done deal....I can recall the Adver trumpetting our 30K offer for Kevin Keegan in 1970, only for the Scousers tp nip in with a 35K offer. What is ? Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: red macca on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:28:45 I just reckon its not a rehash from Rs interview thats all
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:35:31 Quote from: "red macca" I just reckon its not a rehash from Rs interview thats all Well Malpas's interview was on at 10:00pm yesterday and the article with quotes from the interview was posted up at 7:15 am this morning. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:37:07 Come on Reg, you ain't half been a bit bart-esque of late. And you are also referring back to something in the 70's.
I hope you ain't right though. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:48:14 Quote from: "BANGKOK RED" Come on Reg, you ain't half been a bit bart-esque of late. And you are also referring back to something in the 70's. I hope you ain't right though. All I'm saying is that if you'd heard the imterview with Malpas, he outlines that there has been some shift by Fitton who's driving this, to match Reading's conditions.....which is indeed promising news. But its a football deal, all sorts of stuff can happen....I wont get excited until pen is put to paper. Bart has been known to steal my theories.....like Wise buggering off and Sturrock buggering off. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: stfctownenda on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:48:59 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Without wishing to piss on anybody's bonfire, all this Adver story is, is a re hash of the interview with Malpas on RS. He laters says its far from a done deal, and itv wont be the end of his world if it doesn't happen. This is STFC folks don't get excited until you see its a done deal....I can recall the Adver trumpetting our 30K offer for Kevin Keegan in 1970, only for the Scousers tp nip in with a 35K offer. Key part though that we moved the goal post's for Reading (i.e implying we have met there valuation) would suggest that we will at least get to discuss terms with the lad. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:52:49 How much should we willing to pay him to come here?
His own Zeppelin and the skies of Swindon and its surrounding area? Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Frigby Daser on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:54:35 How's about this one: Charlie Mulgrew - Wolves, ex-Dundee Utd and Scot U21 not getting a look in.
But it does say he's left-sided, not centre mid. http://www.wolves.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10307~36110,00.html Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 17:55:09 Quote from: "stfctownenda" Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Without wishing to piss on anybody's bonfire, all this Adver story is, is a re hash of the interview with Malpas on RS. He laters says its far from a done deal, and itv wont be the end of his world if it doesn't happen. This is STFC folks don't get excited until you see its a done deal....I can recall the Adver trumpetting our 30K offer for Kevin Keegan in 1970, only for the Scousers tp nip in with a 35K offer. Key part though that we moved the goal post's for Reading (i.e implying we have met there valuation) would suggest that we will at least get to discuss terms with the lad. As I said its promising, and good news that we seem to be serious, but I can't see how the Adver get to it being a done deal. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 18:03:55 Quote from: "flammableBen" How much should we willing to pay him to come here? His own Zeppelin and the skies of Swindon and its surrounding area? Zeppelins were fucking ace....apart from the occasional tendency to combust with disasterous consequences. Gotta think that with improved terchnology they could become the travel of the future. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 18:09:29 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Quote from: "flammableBen" How much should we willing to pay him to come here? His own Zeppelin and the skies of Swindon and its surrounding area? Zeppelins were fucking ace....apart from the occasional tendency to combust with disasterous consequences. Gotta think that with improved terchnology they could become the travel of the future. From memory I understand that they could carry a huge payload. The downside was that they where big, slow, protected only by fabric and full of explosive gas. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 18:11:19 Who would imagine we kep all our players and signed some decent ones? :beers:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: herthab on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 18:12:09 Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza" Who would imagine we kep all our players and signed some decent ones? :beers: John Lennon? Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 18:17:17 Cox is certainly not a done deal. Northampton obviously fancy there chances of getting him. It's obvious that it's Cox they're talking about here a couple of days ago:
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/New-signing-will-complement-Hubertz.3716333.jp I still think we'll get him though because I believe we will match whatever Northampton offer and at the end of the day it will come down to where the player wants to play. In that event I believe he wants to play for us. And no, I don't have a friend of a friend whose cousin's boyfriend's dog work's at the club. I can just feel it in my water 8) Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: pauld on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 18:17:57 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Quote from: "stfctownenda" Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Without wishing to piss on anybody's bonfire, all this Adver story is, is a re hash of the interview with Malpas on RS. He laters says its far from a done deal, and itv wont be the end of his world if it doesn't happen. This is STFC folks don't get excited until you see its a done deal....I can recall the Adver trumpetting our 30K offer for Kevin Keegan in 1970, only for the Scousers tp nip in with a 35K offer. Key part though that we moved the goal post's for Reading (i.e implying we have met there valuation) would suggest that we will at least get to discuss terms with the lad. As I said its promising, and good news that we seem to be serious, but I can't see how the Adver get to it being a done deal. I suspect Reading are trying to stoke a bidding war (well skirmish) between us and Northampton as there seems to be a lot of "definitely signing for us" at both ends. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 18:20:05 Quote from: "OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR" Cox is certainly not a done deal. Northampton obviously fancy there chances of getting him. It's obvious that it's Cox they're talking about here a couple of days ago: http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/New-signing-will-complement-Hubertz.3716333.jp I still think we'll get him though because I believe we will match whatever Northampton offer and at the end of the day it will come down to where the player wants to play. In that event I believe he wants to play for us. And no, I don't have a friend of a friend whose cousin's boyfriend's dog work's at the club. I can just feel it in my water 8) This article was made 2 days ago and since then the winds have changed direction... The adver hasn't been wrong very often recently to be fair to them. 18M for Best holdings? and they fucked off etc... they reported it first... Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: jimbob on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 18:29:11 Quote from: "ExeRed" Quote from: "STFCLady" Cobblers are banging on about only being 1 point behind us in the league making them just as attractive blah blah blah. Take it they have failed to see that we have 2 games in hand over them.... Games in hand mean bugger all though... yes they are nice to have but give me the points any day of the week. call me a dumb-ass but can I just point out we're still a point ahead of em please? i.e. we're not behind em and have games in hand Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Fred Elliot on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 18:55:41 Quote from: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR In that event I believe he wants to play for us. /quote] He wants to come back here not the cobblers FACT Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 19:03:38 He isn't showing much ambition, if we want to be in the Championship we should be signing players who want to play there.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 19:38:35 I don't see much difference between the Portuguese bloke and this Fitton chap - forcing players onto the manager is a recipe for disaster.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: neville w on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 20:22:37 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Quote from: "flammableBen" How much should we willing to pay him to come here? His own Zeppelin and the skies of Swindon and its surrounding area? Zeppelins were fucking ace....apart from the occasional tendency to combust with disasterous consequences. Gotta think that with improved terchnology they could become the travel of the future. Standards are slipping Reg. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 20:42:28 Quote from: "neville w" Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Quote from: "flammableBen" How much should we willing to pay him to come here? His own Zeppelin and the skies of Swindon and its surrounding area? Zeppelins were fucking ace....apart from the occasional tendency to combust with disasterous consequences. Gotta think that with improved terchnology they could become the travel of the future. Standards are slipping Reg. Gotta is alright then ? Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 20:57:43 Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza" Quote from: "OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR" Cox is certainly not a done deal. Northampton obviously fancy there chances of getting him. It's obvious that it's Cox they're talking about here a couple of days ago: http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/New-signing-will-complement-Hubertz.3716333.jp I still think we'll get him though because I believe we will match whatever Northampton offer and at the end of the day it will come down to where the player wants to play. In that event I believe he wants to play for us. And no, I don't have a friend of a friend whose cousin's boyfriend's dog work's at the club. I can just feel it in my water 8) This article was made 2 days ago and since then the winds have changed direction... The adver hasn't been wrong very often recently to be fair to them. 18M for Best holdings? and they fucked off etc... they reported it first... There's also a report from today which refers to the fact that they are still trying to sign him. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: JPC82 on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 22:27:51 Just spoke to a friend who has involvement with the club and he assures me Simon Cox has agreed to join us over Northampton, personal terms have been agreed and will definately sign for us tomorrow :beers: :beers: :beers: :beers: :beers:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: redbullzeye on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 22:46:49 Good! Who the fuck would want to play for Northampton? They have been nothing, are nothing and will be nothing.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: wheretherealredsare on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 22:54:34 Great news Im Mint. Not wishing to seem greedy, but did he give any clue on the midfielder?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 22:57:37 http://users.boardnation.com/~thehotelend/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=26503;start=80
They're not happy :) Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: deltaincline on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 00:00:54 If we do sign Cox tomorrow, that's a fucking good bit of business for us.
Just listened to Maurice's post-match comments from last night; Early days I know, but I'm warming to him. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: reeves4england on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 00:22:48 If we get Cox that's great news. Would provide us with plenty of options up front, and no matter what your opinion is of Blair Sturrock, we would have several better alternatives!
Obviously whichever side he signs for (if any) will make Saturday a bit more interesting Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Spud on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 06:17:21 Quote from: "bigbobjoylove" http://users.boardnation.com/~thehotelend/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=26503;start=80 They're not happy :) Quote Pity about Cox really but hey ho that's life you can't always have what you want. I just hope that because of our interest Swindon have had to break the bank to get him. :soapy tit wank: A Club the size of Northampton will always bump up the price. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 08:44:28 New and revolutionary story in the adver. Cox has to choose between us and Northampton :)
I'd imagine all will be clear by tomorrow morning. Good to see we are having a serious go at it though. http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/display.var.2006926.0.town_and_cobblers_in_battle_for_cox.php Quote Town and Cobblers in battle for Cox By Gareth Moorhouse Comment | Read Comments (3) SOUGHT-after Simon Cox looks almost certain to grace the County Ground pitch again this weekend, although it is not yet clear which colour shirt the striker will be wearing. Swindon host League One rivals Northampton Town - the other club in the hunt for Cox's signature - at SN1 on Saturday, and the Reading marksman has yet to decide where his long-term future lies. The Robins are hot favourites to land Cox after agreeing terms with the Royals yesterday, but the Swindon Advertiser understand the striker was also spotted undergoing a medical at Sixfields. advertisement With the transfer window due to close at midnight tonight, Cox has just hours to ponder his next move, and Town fans are keeping their fingers firmly crossed that the 20-year-old chooses Wiltshire over Northampton. Board member Jeremy Wray last night confirmed the club had tabled an offer to Cox, but admitted he expects any transfer dealings to go "right down to the wire." Wray said: "Negotiations are ongoing and every effort is being made to get Simon Cox in. "I think it is fair to say we have satisfied Reading and now Simon is considering his options. "What I will say is that I am confident Simon Cox will be at the County Ground on Saturday. We just hope he will be wearing a Swindon shirt." Though the Cobblers have yet to publicly confirm their interest in Cox, sources close to Northampton revealed chairman David Cardoza had also offered terms to the promising centre forward. Cox spent six weeks on loan at the Sixfields last season and Cardoza has not given up hope of landing the striker. He said: "It's an ongoing process and one that we've been working on for a very long time. "We're confident we will have a new striker signed by the time the window closes, but time is definitely not on our side. "If we can't get our number one target we will have a look at going into the loan market, that is something we have always had in mind throughout this month. He added: "We've got a few other options available to us and I'm confident a new striker will be at the club in time for the game at Swindon on Saturday." Town meanwhile, are hoping to unveil another new player today as chairman Andrew Fitton looks to arm Maurice Malpas with a squad capable of crashing the League One play-off party. Wray revealed an offer had been made to a current Championship player who could add an extra dimension to the Town midfield. He said: "We are chasing a midfielder who I think would surprise a lot of people. I think he would be the missing piece in our midfield. "We have satisfied the club and I believe we might have satisfied the player, but we will just have to wait until Thursday now." Wray also confirmed the club had received several enquiries about defender Chris Blackburn, although he said no offers had yet been made. Blue Square Premier outfit Forest Green Rovers and Blackburn's former club Morecambe are believed to be two of parties interested in Town's summer signing. If the last transfer deadline day is anything to go by then the omens are good for Town, who swooped to sign Cox, Billy Paynter and Jon-Paul McGovern at the 11th hour. Cox went on to become an instant hero in Wiltshire, scoring nine times in four months, before moving back to Premiership Reading at the turn of the year. But even if Town miss out on their number one target, Wray insists the new consortium are committed to providing Malpas with the best possible squad. He said: "We have built some momentum at this club and we are determined to keep it going. "The chairman wants to provide Maurice with the players he wants but that has to be done against a sensible and stable background. "We don't want to be spending silly money on players. "Personally I don't mind if our squad is a little top-heavy if it helps our push towards the end of this season. "If we get to the end of the season and we have not won promotion then we may need to trim the squad back down again in the summer." TOWN have yet to confirm a date for their FA Youth Cup fifth round tie away to Championship club Charlton Athletic. The club are keen to avoid a repeat of Tuesday night's fixture clash, when Town's youngsters beat Middlesbrough in front of a sparse crowd while the first team travelled to Luton. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 08:51:26 I suppose it comes down to one major thing and one other matter - money and ambition
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 09:08:35 If its money, I think we can match Norfamtun if its ambition I would like to think we would outweigh them.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 09:14:18 Cox is a Reading lad and, were he to sign for us, one obvious attraction would be the easy commute to Swindon. Northampton, on the other hand, is a bugger of a drive from Reading (which is poorly connected to the north) and he would probably have to move there.
I suppose I'm hoping that Cox is as much of a mummy's boy as Joey Beauchamp and that his transfer decision is influenced by potential for homesickness. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: DMR on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 09:37:51 Quote from: "Ardiles" Cox is a Reading lad and, were he to sign for us, one obvious attraction would be the easy commute to Swindon. Northampton, on the other hand, is a bugger of a drive from Reading (which is poorly connected to the north) and he would probably have to move there. I suppose I'm hoping that Cox is as much of a mummy's boy as Joey Beauchamp and that his transfer decision is influenced by potential for homesickness. Eh? A34 then A43, probably won't take him much longer than getting to Swindon. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: flammableBen on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 09:50:15 If he signs for us and suddenly turns shit some of you on here are going to look pretty stupid for making such a fuss that Fitton had no choice but to sign him. You should probably be made to pay for him or something. :nono:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 09:55:45 Don't want to overplay this issue (as it's only one of many) but I had to check the route you described on Google Maps to prove I wasn't going mad.
Reading to Swindon 40 miles 53 minutes Reading to Northampton (via A34) 82 miles 1 hour 50 minutes Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: wokinghamred on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:17:09 Quote from: "Ardiles" Don't want to overplay this issue (as it's only one of many) but I had to check the route you described on Google Maps to prove I wasn't going mad. Reading to Swindon 40 miles 53 minutes Reading to Northampton (via A34) 82 miles 1 hour 50 minutes I can tell you - it doesn't take me 53 minutes to get to Swindon! Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Luci on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:26:38 From the Madejski though 53 minutes is about right surely?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: dell boy on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:28:57 Quote from: "wokinghamred" Quote from: "Ardiles" Don't want to overplay this issue (as it's only one of many) but I had to check the route you described on Google Maps to prove I wasn't going mad. Reading to Swindon 40 miles 53 minutes Reading to Northampton (via A34) 82 miles 1 hour 50 minutes I can tell you - it doesn't take me 53 minutes to get to Swindon! WokinghamRed, it takes 40 minutes maximum if the roads are clear from Wokingham doesn't it (6 miles easat of Reading), park car and be inside the ground in 45 minutes normally. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: dell boy on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:31:48 Quote from: "STFCLady" From the Madejski though 53 minutes is about right surely? Madejski only 4 miles from junction 11, from junction 11 to the County Ground 30 minutes norm. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:36:38 All true...I think Google, Multimap etc. all adhere to speed limits more diligently than the rest of us. General point about Northampton being an arse to get to for Mr Cox stands though.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: OneAndrewFitton on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:37:56 I see that Reading have loaned out James Henry and Alex Pearce to Norwich, hope this doesn't affect things in anyway.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: wheretherealredsare on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:44:19 This should be the first thing he tells us at the press conference when he has signed. :?
"I feel closer to Swindon .... about 67 minutes actually" Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: wheretherealredsare on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:50:33 Looking doubtful now ...
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/swindontown/headlines/display.var.2008231.0.cox_deal_on_brink_of_collapse.php Cox deal on brink of collapse By Gareth Moorhouse Comment SWINDON'S attempts to bring Simon Cox to the County Ground have hit a late hitch, with manager Maurice Malpas admitting the deal could be on the brink of collapse. Town have agreed a fee with Premiership club Reading for the 20-year-old's services, but Malpas insists the club and player are still "miles away" from agreeing personal terms. Malpas claims to have made Cox an "exceptional offer" to join the County Ground club, but the player's wage demands are believed to be too high. advertisement With the transfer window due to close at midnight tonight, Town are due to hold further talks with the striker in an attempt to end the impasse. Meanwhile, Town's bid to bring a Championship midfielder to the club also looks to have stalled, with personal terms again the sticking point. Board member Jeremy Wray told the Swindon Advertiser yesterday that the two parties were close to reaching an agreement, but that deal now looks dead. On a brighter note for Town fans, Lee Peacock has agreed a new two-year deal with the Robins which would keep him in Wiltshire until the summer of 2010. Log onto the Swindon Advertiser website throughout the day for breaking news on transfer deadline day. 10:33am today Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: magic8ball on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:53:43 Gayness.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:54:09 Arse. Hey ho, if we can't afford to break the wage structure so be it.
It is a massive shame though :( Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: fatbury on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:54:47 Hopefully hes just trying it on to get a little bit more .. all players tend to .. if he goes to Northampton tho he better be ready for a lot of abuse Saturday
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: thepeoplesgame on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:57:37 Quote from: "flammableBen" If he signs for us and suddenly turns shit some of you on here are going to look pretty stupid for making such a fuss that Fitton had no choice but to sign him. You should probably be made to pay for him or something. :nono: Fitton has eyes, he can see for himself how much we've missed Cox since he left. Looks like it's gone tits up now anyway, so it's all irrelevant I suppose. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Sussex on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 11:00:25 http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10341~1229873,00.html
Midfielder gone tits up too. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: magic8ball on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 11:00:33 Fuck him. If he wants to be greedy let him be greedy.
He can either play in the reserves for Reading or Northampton can screw their wage structure and get him. We'll finish above Northampton either way do I'm not concerned. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: STFC Bart on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 11:07:14 If he goes to the cobblers then he is a hypocrite. All the talk about wanting to come here
Hope he gets hell on saturday if he does sign for them Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: STFC Bart on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 11:07:43 If he goes to the cobblers then he is a hypocrite. All the talk about wanting to come here
Hope he gets hell on saturday if he does sign for them Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Tails on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 11:54:07 Greedy little shit.
Still want him though. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 12:09:29 It would be great if he came here, but if he doesn't we will just have to get on with it.
If the offer is as good as suggested then we have done all we can, if Northampton offer more and he wants to go there, then so be it. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: wheretherealredsare on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 12:12:39 Before getting all hissy bear in mind this could just be the agent trying for the highest deal. Also see from the G and H as below. IMO this is down to negotiating and could go to the last minute.
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/sport/swindontown/news/display.var.2007823.0.we_wont_be_held_to_ransom_says_malpas.php We won't be held to ransom, says Malpas By Nick Mashiter Comment Hot property: Simon Cox Swindon Town boss Maurice Malpas says the club will not be held to ransom with the transfer window set to slam shut tonight. The Scot has accused Reading chairman John Madejski of "moving the goalposts" in negotiations for the deal to bring Simon Cox to the County Ground. Both parties are now satisfied with the final fee for the talented frontman but a sticking point is believed to be the Premiership club wanting a sell-on clause. However, Malpas is confident of signing former nine-goal loanee Cox today. "Their chairman has moved the goalposts a couple of times but they are trying to look after themselves in the future. There is always wheeling and dealing," said Malpas. "The overall fee is agreed, it is just how it is going to be paid." advertisement But Malpas knows with a new board at Town, who host Northampton on Saturday, clubs will see their chance to ask for more cash. "We have got criteria in terms of the wages and transfer fees we can offer and we are not going to splash money on the team and hope they come together," he said. "The directors are aware of that and refuse to go down that road." Malpas says Cox is keen to return to SN1, and is also hopeful of signing a midfielder before tonight's midnight deadline. "Terms are always an issue but Simon wants to come, which makes is easier," he said. "I have also spoken to a midfielder but I honestly don't know if that will go through." One unnamed player looks set to leave though and is in discussions with another club. "There is one player who is speaking to another club and the ball is in his court," added Malpas. 9:56am today Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 12:28:27 I would love him to come but we cannot break the wage structure, he isnt THAT good, its not like hes the next Wayne Rooney or Michael Owen, hes a good Premier reserve player who can hold his own in this league without setting it alight.
Its probably as statred his agent trying to get the best deal and not even Cox but he has to look after his own interests for the future, but I cant help thinking there is a huge element of greed, knowing he is wanted by 2 clubs that both will be willing to pay a good sum to him and for him. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: fatbury on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 12:49:04 im hoping it just a bid to get the best deal for him personally ... if he chooses Northampton over us ... well thats just silly ... but nevertheless bad for us
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: DMR on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 12:52:26 Glad I was pessimistic now about our prospects of getting him!
As others have said, if he wants to go and line his pockets thats fair enough but fuck him. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: pauld on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 12:54:17 tbh most of what is said in the transfer window is just haggling as everyone tries to get the best deal they can - clubs want to sign players for nothing and pay them a fiver, agents want massive signing on fees and Baby Bentley wages. It's so much smoke and BS, no point getting aereated about it until we know one way or another.
(Although obviously if Cox signs for Northampton he is lowlife of the worst kind ;-)) Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Luci on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 12:55:12 Typical Reading scum :wink:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:19:44 Well it sounds like he wants to return to us so it's a case of hopefully being able to agree terms with the player and his agent now.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:19:50 Something else occured to me this morning. It's by no means certain that Reading will be playing in the Premiership next year. They're 2 points above the drop zone - and were they to go down, Cox would probably find himself a lot closer to the first team there than he is at the moment. Reading might be having second thoughts about offloading him at this stage.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:26:33 I think clearly the agent is saying Northampton etc is offering more money knowing Swindon have more cash, trying to get the best deal for his client.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:36:08 Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza" I think clearly the agent is saying Northampton etc is offering more money knowing Swindon have more cash, trying to get the best deal for his client. Agent in trying to squeeze the last penny shocker Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: pauld on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:36:57 Quote from: "Dachauer" Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza" I think clearly the agent is saying Northampton etc is offering more money knowing Swindon have more cash, trying to get the best deal for his client. Agent in trying to squeeze the last penny shocker Exactly - its his job. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:38:41 I am concerned we won't sign anyone at all today :|
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Tails on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:40:33 It's looking that way Rich.
Loan market still open though so not the end of the world. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:41:47 Quote from: "Tails" It's looking that way Rich. Loan market still open though so not the end of the world. True. I just hope we don't settle for someone who is below Malpas' required standard. Kind of like a panic buy. But you would hope we have a plan B especially with the midfielder. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Luci on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:47:41 If the worst comes to the worst, can we not get Cox on loan till end of season and depending how well we do review the permanent situation then?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:52:05 Quote from: "STFCLady" If the worst comes to the worst, can we not get Cox on loan till end of season and depending how well we do review the permanent situation then? He doesn't want another loan move apparently Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 13:55:00 Quote from: "Dachauer" Quote from: "STFCLady" If the worst comes to the worst, can we not get Cox on loan till end of season and depending how well we do review the permanent situation then? He doesn't want another loan move apparently If it's that + 1st team footy, or stay in the Reading stiffs maybe he'll change his mind. I'm sure that a deal will be done for him, just no idea who by! Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Power to people on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 14:10:17 Let's just hope it is the agent playing hard ball, surely if it comes down to ambition and it is between us and N'ampton then we have better prospects for the future.
I understand Malpas will not break the wage bill though and can't blame him as he would have others knocking on his door for a pay rise. I really do hope Cox is not being a greedy bar steward though over wages and bonuses...if he does to 'ampton he will get so much shit on Sat that I expect he will be shocked. Shame on the midfielder though, we can do with a play maker, we haven't had one really since Migs left for the US Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: sonic youth on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:05:05 fitton out!
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Arriba on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:16:13 if cox has been offered the same he's on now or more and is still kicking up then fuck him.
if the offer was rubbish then i wouldn't blame him for rejecting it. trouble is we dont know whats been offerd to the player Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: adje on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:20:03 Quote from: "Iffy's Onion Bhaji" I am concerned we won't sign anyone at all today :| Dont worry-Peacock will be here til 2010-Whoopee Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: tans on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:22:35 Quote from: "arriba" if cox has been offered the same he's on now or more and is still kicking up then fuck him. if the offer was rubbish then i wouldn't blame him for rejecting it. trouble is we dont know whats been offerd to the player I think his agent is probably being a cunt as well. If we sign him then great, if we dont, move on. Simple. Plenty more fish in the sea. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: red macca on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:25:24 Cox is going to potentially cost us a lot of money, We have offered reading more than we wanted, Now there is a sell on fee and the wages are going to be high,
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: red macca on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:28:16 Quote from: "tans" Quote from: "arriba" if cox has been offered the same he's on now or more and is still kicking up then fuck him. if the offer was rubbish then i wouldn't blame him for rejecting it. trouble is we dont know whats been offerd to the player I think his agent is probably being a cunt as well. If we sign him then great, if we dont, move on. Simple. Plenty more fish in the sea. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: janaage on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:29:58 The title of this thread is peeing me off. It's not true is it? Factually incorrect.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:38:25 Quote from: "janaage" The title of this thread is peeing me off. It's not true is it? Factually incorrect. *Hint* You started the thread *Hint* Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: land_of_bo on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:56:17 Cox due for medical in half an hour....surely the fact he played for us for ages is enough?
http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/display.var.2009992.0.cox_due_for_medical.php Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Power to people on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 15:57:10 I see the Northampton manager is saying things become frustrating when agents become involved when talking about the deal he is trying to do, so that suggests maybe that Cox's agent is playing with both clubs and trying to get the best deal for Cox...let's hoep he does favour us over Northampton.
I will be bitterly dissapointed if he goes to the cobblers though over us Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: yeo on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:01:44 Quote from: "land_of_bo" Cox due for medical in half an hour....surely the fact he played for us for ages is enough? http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/display.var.2009992.0.cox_due_for_medical.php 8) Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:02:29 I'm bitter that redddin get a sell on clause. I know it's the done thing and makes business sense, but clauses always annoy me on FM, so they therefore do in the real world.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: DMR on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:02:51 So he's shooting over here for a medical... fuck me this is like a shit novel.
Come on Coxy sign on the dotted line fella. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:07:08 Quote from: "Im_Mint" Just spoke to a friend who has involvement with the club and he assures me Simon Cox has agreed to join us over Northampton, personal terms have been agreed and will definately sign for us tomorrow :beers: :beers: :beers: :beers: :beers: I don't know I'm Mints sources, but I have been holding onto this thoughout the day. I be delighted if he signs, but at the same time I do hope that we aren't agreeing to stupid demands. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:14:38 Who's giving odds on him failing his medical then?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: fatbury on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:16:52 GO ON COXY!!! :beers:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Summerof69 on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:19:16 Quote from: "land_of_bo" Cox due for medical in half an hour....surely the fact he played for us for ages is enough? http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/display.var.2009992.0.cox_due_for_medical.php The medical is just for insurance purposes. As you say, he's been here 3 months...so hopefully there should be no problems. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: blinkpip on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:20:18 This this harder than watching a game. Hurry up and bloody sign.
i'm a saddo 8) Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: pumbaa on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:23:42 Quote from: "fatbury" GO ON COXY!!! :beers: Careful fatboy, at your age, that reaction is a recipe for an aneurysm..... COXY, SIGN UP YOU GIT :soapy tit wank: Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:25:50 Dick's got to give him the quick once over then.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: stfctownenda on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:28:40 Quote from: "land_of_bo" Cox due for medical in half an hour....surely the fact he played for us for ages is enough? http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/display.var.2009992.0.cox_due_for_medical.php Fantastic news, come on Cox the finishing lines in sight sign on the dotted line :beers: Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: redbullzeye on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:33:48 He wouldn't bother with a medical unless he's agreed personal terms Shirley?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Colin Todd on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:35:52 Quote from: "redbullzeye" He wouldn't bother with a medical unless he's agreed personal terms Shirley? would seem a bit of a waste of time wouldnt it Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: dell boy on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:36:05 Quote from: "redbullzeye" He wouldn't bother with a medical unless he's agreed personal terms Shirley? He also had a medical at Northampton. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Colin Todd on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:38:42 Quote from: "dell boy" Quote from: "redbullzeye" He wouldn't bother with a medical unless he's agreed personal terms Shirley? He also had a medical at Northampton. Is that actually true or is that just what some knob jockey on a cobblers forum said? Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: dell boy on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:50:33 Quote from: "Colin Todd" Quote from: "dell boy" Quote from: "redbullzeye" He wouldn't bother with a medical unless he's agreed personal terms Shirley? He also had a medical at Northampton. Is that actually true or is that just what some knob jockey on a cobblers forum said? On their offical site yesterday ... so probably a knob jockey Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:50:57 some interesting comments on the Cobblers forum about Cox....
Quote Maybe either he or his agent is using what we have offered him (assuming we've offered anything at all) to try to up the ante at his supposed favoured destination. If he comes to us, I'll take the view that you can't blame him for trying to maximise his earning potential; however, if he goes to Swindon, then I'll denounce him as a greedy bastard. Quote Quote from: Patmore on Today at 01:50:56pm Their fans seem a lot more confident than us lot. Thats becuase they love him more than we do and subsequently find it harder to contemplate not signing him. The reality is it now doesn't look like he is joining Swindon judging by todays comments from Malpas. As an agent, holding out for more and more money, he could be doing a disservice to his client who as a result will probably spend the rest of the season playing out on the wing for Reading reserves.... if he's lucky. Quote and will be slightly disappointed IF Swindon beat us to it. Sounds as though his agent is a bit of an a*se though. Quote Lets face it he never really wanted to come here Some comments seem to bear a striking resemblance to ours. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:52:41 Quote from: "redbullzeye" He wouldn't bother with a medical unless he's agreed personal terms Shirley? Don't call me surely. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:54:46 official website says hes on his way for a medical and expected to sign! whoop
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Sussex on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 16:58:31 Right, I'm off home and I want this sorted by the time I get there.
They've got twenty minutes. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Colin Todd on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:00:01 Quote from: "Sussex" Right, I'm off home and I want this sorted by the time I get there. They've got twenty minutes. likewise :D Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: land_of_bo on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:01:24 Quote from: "Jamiesfuturewife at 16:54" official website says hes on his way for a medical and expected to sign! whoop Quote from: "land_of_bo at 15:36" Cox due for medical in half an hour....surely the fact he played for us for ages is enough? http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/display.var.2009992.0.cox_due_for_medical.php Keep up! :roll: Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:02:00 whoops sorry! :oops:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: land_of_bo on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:02:56 Quote from: "Jamiesfuturewife" whoops sorry! :oops: Was Jed a bit slow telling you :D Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:05:56 No my boyfriend was :P - I was on the phone to him and he said it had just flashed up on the website :soapy tit wank:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: sonic youth on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:21:39 Quote from: "dell boy" Quote from: "Colin Todd" Quote from: "dell boy" Quote from: "redbullzeye" He wouldn't bother with a medical unless he's agreed personal terms Shirley? He also had a medical at Northampton. Is that actually true or is that just what some knob jockey on a cobblers forum said? On their offical site yesterday ... so probably a knob jockey there's nothing on ntfc.co.uk about any player having a medical from the last two days Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:34:33 Great news if he is on his way. This is STFC though so i won't get excited until he is signed up for sure.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: dell boy on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:44:01 Quote from: "sonic youth" Quote from: "dell boy" Quote from: "Colin Todd" Quote from: "dell boy" Quote from: "redbullzeye" He wouldn't bother with a medical unless he's agreed personal terms Shirley? He also had a medical at Northampton. Is that actually true or is that just what some knob jockey on a cobblers forum said? On their offical site yesterday ... so probably a knob jockey there's nothing on ntfc.co.uk about any player having a medical from the last two days Doesn't actually say Cox, but young player from the Premiership, well who could it be? Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: sonic youth on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:51:58 i can't find any mention of any player having a medical, let alone a young player from the premiership.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: dell boy on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:55:08 Quote from: "sonic youth" i can't find any mention of any player having a medical, let alone a young player from the premiership. Go to the BBC 606 site Sonic, there are plenty of links Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: sonic youth on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:56:43 i'm looking in the wrong place then :D
you did say it was on their official site though Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 17:59:07 Yes there is nothing at all on their official site about a premier league player.
Only rumours on the local rag pages. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:24:31 Are we there yet?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: magic8ball on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:33:01 Don't worry fellas. I'm sure we'll get Cox. Don't think we'll get anyone else though.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Spud on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:33:53 ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Sorry, i just thought i would let out some anger at having to continously refresh the OS for fuck all. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:38:22 How long does a fucking medical take?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Melksham Red on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:39:52 He'll finally sign, then break his leg on Saturday!
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: wheretherealredsare on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:40:24 2 minutes, unless it involves mutual orgasms.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Sussex on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:41:18 How long does a fucking medical take?
Bet it's done and they're all sat around Ben Lamberts desk watching this thread for a laugh. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Spud on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:41:51 Quote from: "Iffy's Onion Bhaji" How long does a fucking medical take? Ive heard till 11:59pm tonight. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Mexicano Rojo on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:43:32 moderater cunts :D
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: ronnie21 on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 18:43:33 RS just reported that he is still having a medical (didn't say how long he has been there) and is then expected to thrash out final terms with the board after!! Not another famous Swindon last minute change!!
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 19:05:57 So is the cunt signing or what then?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: fatbury on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 19:12:39 holding out for as much as he can get .... hes a hardball kind of player so Id expect him to play hardball before signing .. if he signed easily he wouldnt be worth signing :soapy tit wank:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Uncle Albert on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 19:39:51 to sign within couple of hours according to this is stfc
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 19:40:19 He's passed his medical according to the Adver site and will be annouced as a town player in the next couple of hours :D :beers:
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 19:40:44 Quote from: "Uncle Albert" to sign within couple of hours according to this is stfc Beat me :D Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 19:42:00 yaaay
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: axs on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 19:45:39 woot. so we're guaranteed a play off place now - is that right?
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 19:51:10 In the next couple of hours!!!!!!. 2.50 AM here so why can't they just announce it now the inconsiderate cunts.
Fitton out. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Power to people on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 20:14:54 I assumed that was sorted though otherwise he wouldn't have had a medical.....
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: magic8ball on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 20:21:44 Quote from: "BANGKOK RED" In the next couple of hours!!!!!!. 2.50 AM here so why can't they just announce it now the inconsiderate cunts. Fitton out. Bangkok Red out. (Sorry dude, he's more important than you). Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 20:31:02 Quote from: "magic8ball" Quote from: "BANGKOK RED" In the next couple of hours!!!!!!. 2.50 AM here so why can't they just announce it now the inconsiderate cunts. Fitton out. Bangkok Red out. (Sorry dude, he's more important than you). I'm still here. I'm gonna have a shitty day at work tomorrow thanks to cunty Cox, fuckin Fitton and Mingy Malpas. Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: Sussex on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 20:46:57 Quote from: "BANGKOK RED" I'm still here. I'm gonna have a shitty day at work tomorrow thanks to cunty Cox, fuckin Fitton and Mingy Malpas. We'll all be tucked up by 11pm hopefully. Shit happens. :D Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: STFC_Chris on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 20:50:48 Fucking yes!!! Official text, Cox signed! Get in! :D
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: mattboyslim on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 20:57:21 On the OS - 2 1/2 year deal. Good work Fitton et al.
Title: Cox to sign for us tomorow according to the Adver Post by: redbullzeye on Thursday, January 31, 2008, 20:59:55 Wooooot :beers: :beers: :beers:
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