jw1739 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I don't have a problem with it. In fact I like it. It's pretty clear to me that we just didn't lob on to Grant Holt by chance. My guess is that someone associated with MHFC knew that Holt was interested in coming to Australia and is behind all this. Even if it doesn't come off, it's great to see the club having ambition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 A source of mine tells me that an improved bid of A$3M will be tabled. I guess we will see how accurate the source is. Where in this world is this money coming from... I have no idea. I am not claiming it to be true. I am just relaying what I was told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXJawsaXx Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 It is kind of nice not feeling poor for once. It is not hard to get where alot of this money has come from. Think about it, the new tv deal is paying for our salary cap now, so the money that the club would normally spend on salaries can now be spent on a transfer fee etc. With that being said it would not be too hard to believe that the FFA may be helping us out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Value of new TV deal is several million more than previously to each club, so I don't think the figures are too outlandish Edit: beaten by above poster Edited June 13, 2013 by Tesla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I don't have a problem with it. In fact I like it. It's pretty clear to me that we just didn't lob on to Grant Holt by chance. My guess is that someone associated with MHFC knew that Holt was interested in coming to Australia and is behind all this. Even if it doesn't come off, it's great to see the club having ambition. i know.... last year we went from being 'in talks' with Beckham this year we're 'bidding' for Holt by next season we should be signing some players 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 possibly preparing for the exit of their lump of an english striker? http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/06/11/4040403/norwich-confident-of-landing-celtic-striker-hooper?ICID=CP_1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 hope he signs due to being released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 A $3m transfer fee???? Plus a wage of up to $1m a season? We could fill both marquee spots with top players for that money. We could keep Garcia, offer up to maybe $2m to get Ambrosini, and have money left over for a good striker... The possibilities are incredible. Look, Holt would be great. I have no problem with Grant Holt. But if you had that much money to spend, do you really think spending it on a transfer for Holt is the best way to use it? Geez, "A $3m transfer fee???? Plus a wage of up to $1m a season?", we'd have to be fookin crazy to pay that surely. That's like getting ADP for 2 years for Chrisake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 A $3m transfer fee???? Plus a wage of up to $1m a season? We could fill both marquee spots with top players for that money. We could keep Garcia, offer up to maybe $2m to get Ambrosini, and have money left over for a good striker... The possibilities are incredible. Look, Holt would be great. I have no problem with Grant Holt. But if you had that much money to spend, do you really think spending it on a transfer for Holt is the best way to use it? Geez, "A $3m transfer fee???? Plus a wage of up to $1m a season?", we'd have to be fookin crazy to pay that surely. That's like getting ADP for 2 years for Chrisake No need to type out a quote. You already quoted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 A $3m transfer fee???? Plus a wage of up to $1m a season? We could fill both marquee spots with top players for that money. We could keep Garcia, offer up to maybe $2m to get Ambrosini, and have money left over for a good striker... The possibilities are incredible. Look, Holt would be great. I have no problem with Grant Holt. But if you had that much money to spend, do you really think spending it on a transfer for Holt is the best way to use it? Geez, "A $3m transfer fee???? Plus a wage of up to $1m a season?", we'd have to be fookin crazy to pay that surely. That's like getting ADP for 2 years for Chrisake No need to type out a quote. You already quoted it. No need to type out a quote. You already quoted it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 A source of mine tells me that an improved bid of A$3M will be tabled. I guess we will see how accurate the source is.Where in this world is this money coming from... I have no idea. I am not claiming it to be true. I am just relaying what I was told. Sorry mate wasn't having a go, just wondering. I like this and think a 32 year old Holt would be a great target. Could be a long stay with our club and provide that identity for us. I would imagine getting his kids into the best schools, a property, some endorsements etc would make up his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Noticing certain articles from the u.k suggesting Norwich are set to make a decision on Holts future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 What's the plan if we can't get this bloke? Any other good strikers on the market we can afford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Maycon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 What's the plan if we can't get this bloke? Any other good strikers on the market we can afford Well if the club is budgeting roughly 3 mill for holt... If it doesn't happen I'd like to see us chase Scotty Mac as Aus Marquee, not sure what he'd demand, guessing 750k? And then use the remaining 2 and a bit mil on the best out of contract number 10 we could get. Pablo Aimar? Anyway just my thoughts and if the club is really whiling to splash out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Club would be budgeting for a free or nominal transfer fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Pretty sure Scotty Mac is on huge money at Boro ($50k p/w) and isn't willing to move whilst on such a good wicket. Boro have been trying to offload all the high earners but Scotty isn't as saleable as he was when he left Celtic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 I like this....."Holt has now scored on his debut for Sheffield Wednesday, Barrow, Nottingham Forest and Shrewsbury Town." Great news for round 1 against victory. We're already 1-0 up before the match has started!!!!! Fuck you victory 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 I like this....."Holt has now scored on his debut for Sheffield Wednesday, Barrow, Nottingham Forest and Shrewsbury Town." Great news for round 1 against victory. We're already 1-0 up before the match has started!!!!! Fuck you victory Wish I could give u 2 likes!!! Honestly feel there's a reason we have so many Friday night games. Not just we have Harry but I think there is an A grade marquee coming. Hope his first names Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COYBIR*12 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 What's the plan if we can't get this bloke? Any other good strikers on the market we can afford Donovan contract is expiring with LA Galaxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petercrouch Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) What's the plan if we can't get this bloke? Any other good strikers on the market we can afford Donovan contract is expiring with LA Galaxy please consult bold words above... EDIT: Forgot One Edited June 16, 2013 by Petercrouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 tbf i haven't seen donovan play much for a while apart from the occ galaxy game, but reckon he'd prob do alright here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 tbf i haven't seen donovan play much for a while apart from the occ galaxy game, but reckon he'd prob do alright here? Everton tryed to buy him at the start of last season from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Doubt Donovan would reject offers from other US teams to move to Australia in a world cup year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Doubt Donovan would reject offers from other US teams to move to Australia in a world cup year... Yeah very true. I think his almost the 3rd highest payed player in the MLS on like $3m a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Quality signing: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damiano Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Looks like Holt is off to Bolton Wanderers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Looks like Holt is off to Bolton Wanderers LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4980052/Grant-Holt-may-be-forced-to-start-new-season-at-Norwich.html I hope we're still in negotiations with Holt but I can't say I'm confident, hopefully we've got somebody lined up and willing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I'd be pretty sure we didn't make an approach to Norwich only to forget that it ever happened a few weeks later. All I've read says he wants to leave Norwich and would be happy to make the move here. It's the transfer fee the Canaries want that is the sticking point. I'm sure that JD would be following what's going on and exploring all possible ways of getting him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Crystal Palace target £2million Norwich striker Grant Holt as cover for Glenn Murray 22 Jun 2013 23:00 The Canaries have already signed Ricky van Wolfswinkel this summer - and this could leave Holt with increased competition for a starting spot Crystal Palace are planning to make a move for Norwich striker Grant Holt, writes Dean Jones of the Sunday People. The Eagles have made initial enquiries about the attacker – but it will cost £2million to take him to Selhurst Park . The Canaries have splashed out on Ricky van Wolfswinkel and are also keen on PSV’s Swedish ace Ola Toivonen. Premier League new boys Palace fancy 32-year-old Holt as cover for crocked Glenn Murray. He picked up a serious knee injury during the play-offs , and faces a long lay-off. Australian side Melbourne Heart have already had an offer for Holt turned down. A source close to the player said: “There is going to be a lot of competition to play as the No.9 next season so it probably means Grant will move on. “There’s been some interest from promoted clubs so that could be his next challenge.” http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/crystal-palace-transfer-news-norwichs-1982113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Always nice to see Heart's transfer activity reported in print media, rather than having to rely on Twitter or other dubious sources. I'd be surprised as well if Heart had stopped seriously considering Holt, as he clearly wants to leave. Also, it wouldn't really make sense for Holt to leave one club due to competition for a starting spot to go to another club, where there is competition for a starting spot. I think that's why Heart has a decent chance of getting Holt, all things being equal. If Norwich want Toivonen, which they appear to, they'll almost certainly have to offload Holt as well. And it's in Norwich's interest to offload Holt as soon as they can so they can secure Toivonen with minimal competition for Toivonen's signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 We might be fucked though, there's no way we can get into a bidding war with crystal palace, might be time to look for someone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Maybe there still is some hope. For those like myself who don't mind a bet! https://m.skybet.com/football/transfer-specials/event/15353879 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Maybe there still is some hope. For those like myself who don't mind a bet!https://m.skybet.com/football/transfer-specials/event/15353879 Converted for all those who don't know how to read odds as fractions... Melbourne Heart - $1.75 Aston Villa - $6 West Ham - $7.50 Celtic - $10 Hull - $10 Cardiff - $14 Sunderland - $16 West Brom - $18 Crystal Palace - $20 Southampton - $20 Swansea - $25 Newcastle - $28 Tottenham - $33 Surprised to see us as such strong favorites, but strange to see Carlisle isn't in the betting though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 You gotta add $1 onto each of those prices LR9. 7/4 coverts into $2.75 and 6/1 is $7. But yeah we are still pretty strong favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Yeah, I fucked up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Are the reason we're favourites is because we're the only club who has actually made an offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 i think we were on about the same odds with getting beckham at one point so i wouldn't get my hopes up just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Are the reason we're favourites is because we're the only club who has actually made an offer? The way I've read it is that he's keen to come. Let's face it, he'd be an automatic first-choice at no. 9, the star of the show, and living pretty comfortably. He could give us 2-3 years and still finish his career at Carlisle. Maybe we could get him on a loan (or partial loan) basis if not a full transfer...there are plenty of ways of skinning the cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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