Will we lose Elmander in January?

Odelay · Post by **Odelay** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:06 am

I really hope he decides to stay with us. Lets hope he doesn't hold any resentment towards to the club and fans for the last two seasons.

I've honestly always rated him despite his lack of goals. He always got himself into good positions, confidence just ruined his finishing. Clearly this is beginning to turn around.

Seems the finances of the club here are the major problem as I worry he will leave if he is asked to take a pay cut. Hopefully Garty & Davies can pull a rabbit out of the hat.

Thoughts & Votes!

Odelay · Post by **Odelay** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:07 am

Odelay wrote:I really hope he decidedes to stay with us. Lets hope he doesn't hold any resentment towards to the team and fans for the last two seasons.

I've honestly always rated him despite his lack of goals. He always got himself into good positions, confidence just ruined his finishing. Clearly this is beginning to turn around.

Clearly the finances of the club here are the major problem as I worry he will leave if he is asked to take a pay cut. Hopefully Garty & Davies can pull a rabbit out of the hat.

Thoughts & Votes!

Christ, just realised I wrote Elamander. Mods, can you fix?

FaninOz · Post by **FaninOz** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:10 pm

I've voted no because I don't see anyone paying good money for Elmander based on 13 good games and one wonder goal. Someone will take him for nothing next summer, particularly if he continues his good form for the rest of the season. But why pay millions for him in January, that would in my opinion be

boltonboris · Post by **boltonboris** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:15 pm

Nobody spends in January anymore, unless they get a sudden cash injection. The only teams who can afford to spend a few million ££'s in January's window, probably have options in that department already

Odelay · Post by **Odelay** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:27 pm

boltonboris wrote:Nobody spends in January anymore, unless they get a sudden cash injection. The only teams who can afford to spend a few million ££'s in January's window, probably have options in that department already

Was thinking West Ham might come for him. He'd suit them well.

boltonboris · Post by **boltonboris** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:32 pm

Odelay wrote:
boltonboris wrote:Nobody spends in January anymore, unless they get a sudden cash injection. The only teams who can afford to spend a few million ££'s in January's window, probably have options in that department already
Was thinking West Ham might come for him. He'd suit them well.

Only because he's infinitely better than anything else they have there.. He may be good for them, but they won't be good for him. If he goes anywhere it'll be abroad.

David Lee's Hair · Post by **David Lee's Hair** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:34 pm

He'll be off, if not in the flesh he'll sign a pre-contract somewhere abroad.

Lofthouse Lower · Post by **Lofthouse Lower** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:59 pm

Not bothered either way. He has flattered to deceive for two and a bit years. Would be nice to see the 'real' Elmander but it's too little too late for me to be devastated should he leave.

Armchair Wanderer · Post by **Armchair Wanderer** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 1:48 pm

If he leaves we won't get any money for him but it'll free up some wages.

Hopefully he's training with some of the younger forwards we have so maybe they can learn some things.

thebish · Post by **thebish** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:15 pm

Odelay wrote:
boltonboris wrote:Nobody spends in January anymore, unless they get a sudden cash injection. The only teams who can afford to spend a few million ££'s in January's window, probably have options in that department already
Was thinking West Ham might come for him. He'd suit them well.

Brady waas on t'radio today reassuring us all that Grant's job is safe - in fact, the board have to take some responsibility - and January will be an opportunity for them to do that..

sounds a bit like another West Ham panic-buy session is on the horizon...

Lord Kangana · Post by **Lord Kangana** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:59 pm

You're worried that Elmander will be pissed off with the fans and club after his first two years?

Are you his agent?

SonsOfThunder · Post by **SonsOfThunder** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:59 pm

thebish wrote:
Odelay wrote:
boltonboris wrote:Nobody spends in January anymore, unless they get a sudden cash injection. The only teams who can afford to spend a few million ££'s in January's window, probably have options in that department already
Was thinking West Ham might come for him. He'd suit them well.

Brady waas on t'radio today reassuring us all that Grant's job is safe - in fact, the board have to take some responsibility - and January will be an opportunity for them to do that..

sounds a bit like another West Ham panic-buy session is on the horizon...

Think we can get them to buy Samuel and Riga?

Lord Kangana · Post by **Lord Kangana** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:00 pm

Oh, and I didn't vote, because I haven't got a clue.

Odelay · Post by **Odelay** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:26 pm

Lord Kangana wrote:You're worried that Elmander will be pissed off with the fans and club after his first two years?

Are you his agent?

Well I'm sure the booing that occured in the first two years and the possible pay cut he may be required to take won't sit too nicely. Obviously I haven't got a clue whether these factors have affected him. It's all hypothetical. It doesn't take an agent to figure that out.

Lord Kangana · Post by **Lord Kangana** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:08 pm

It takes an agent to put that kind of spin on events though.

I wonder if, considering we're included as a possible reason for leaving, conversley his own shame at such piss poor performances on such great money for two years would force him to put pen to paper and his staying on a reduced deal?

H. Pedersen · Post by **H. Pedersen** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:20 pm

I don't remember much booing directed at anyone other than Megson.

bristol_Wanderer3 · Post by **bristol_Wanderer3** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:34 am

He will stay. He will realise that OC is a great manager for strikers, and that his best chance of retiring with the reputation of a great player is to build on the last two months, which is all his career in England has really been about.

Hoboh · Post by **Hoboh** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:57 am

Odelay wrote:
Lord Kangana wrote:You're worried that Elmander will be pissed off with the fans and club after his first two years?

Are you his agent?

Well I'm sure the booing that occured in the first two years and the possible pay cut he may be required to take won't sit too nicely. Obviously I haven't got a clue whether these factors have affected him. It's all hypothetical. It doesn't take an agent to figure that out.

Sad, so he goes then,simple!
He is not an honest person if he could not see why he was boo'd, or a fool.

cophilie · Post by **cophilie** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:01 am

Hope leading reason and I voted no. I do hope he'll realise that Coyle is the man to get the best out of him and he's finally got the system here working in a way that needs him and that he's good in.

Whether he will - or if he does but his agent is too influential - is another matter.

seanworth · Post by **seanworth** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:11 am

I think it is more likely Cahill will be gone.