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[ohjimmyjimmy]

From when i've seen him play for Sporting and also for Montenegro, he's looked useful and dangerous.

Interesting info about yon Simon:

On 25 June 2007, Saturn reportedly agreed a €4 million transfer fee with Sporting Clube de Portugal, but the deal stalled when the Russian club also demanded 20% of any subsequent transfer fees involving Vukčević. Eventually, on 28 June, both clubs agreed a €2 million fee in addition to an agreement about splitting his future transfer fee 50–50.[3]

Vukčević scored on his debut in a pre-season friendly against Lille OSC and soon made himself a mainstay of Paulo Bento’s team. His Portuguese Liga debut came against Académica de Coimbra in the season opener where he was man of the match[vague], but the midfielder was especially impressive during a rough period Sporting endured around Christmas, several times carrying the side with his never-say-die attitude and eye for goal.

Vukčević scored an important goal against rivals Benfica on 2 March 2008, which ended in a 1–1 home draw. On 27 January, he scored against leaders FC Porto in Sporting's 2–0 win. He ranked the team's second best league scorer, only behind Liédson.

During the summer 2008 transfer window, Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers were at the top of the list of clubs reportedly interested in signing the Montenegrin player. Nonetheless, Sporting reiterated their desire to keep Vukčević for the 2008–09 season. Furthermore, his contract has a minimum-fee release clause of €20 million (in stark contrast to the £5 million that the English clubs were reportedly prepared to offer).

At the start of the 2008–09 season, Vukčević got involved in a controversial dispute with Sporting manager Paulo Bento over losing his place in the starting XI. After playing 45 minutes as a substitute in Sporting's 2–0 win over Belenenses, Vukčević declared his intention to leave the club in the December transfer window.[4]

On 21 November 2008, without any warning, he missed training to join his national team one day before expected. Sporting fined him €5,000 and placed him on individual training until further notice. On 29 November, after holding a press conference stating his wish to remain in Sporting and apologizing for his behavior, he was allowed to train with the rest of the team. Sporting told him[citation needed] that "words impress no one," and his future on the club would depend on how he took this second chance. On 5 December, he substituted teammate Hélder Postiga in the 75th minute of the away league game against Estrela da Amadora and scored a goal two minutes later, the last of Sporting's 3–1 win.

In January 2010, Sporting bought the remain 50% interests in future transfer revenue from Saturn for another €2 million.[3]

[Lofthouse Lower]

He scored against us at the Reebok, didn't he? Tasty volley if I recall

[Worthy4England]

He scored against us at the Reebok, didn't he? Tasty volley if I recall

Yes he did. Hit the bar too. Bossed the second half at the Reebok, along with Veloso. But I think more Vucicevic rather than Veloso.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Apols if this has been posted but West Ham are "in for" Ngog, according to the Sun

SAM ALLARDYCE has made a move for Liverpool striker David Ngog.

The Championship Hammers have joined Premier League Bolton in trying to sign the Anfield outcast.

But West Ham chiefs have told Liverpool they will need to lower their £5.5million valuation of the French star, 22.

And they are also trying to persuade the player to drop his £45k-a-week wage demands.

[thebish]

Apols if this has been posted but West Ham are "in for" Ngog, according to the Sun

SAM ALLARDYCE has made a move for Liverpool striker David Ngog.

The Championship Hammers have joined Premier League Bolton in trying to sign the Anfield outcast.

But West Ham chiefs have told Liverpool they will need to lower their £5.5million valuation of the French star, 22.

And they are also trying to persuade the player to drop his £45k-a-week wage demands.

don't believe it... N'gog has never played for bolton...

[aussie_wanderer]

whys there no talk of us wanting a left back? surely we need 1,

[thebish]

whys there no talk of us wanting a left back? surely we need 1,

well covered... robbo, alonso, ricardo...

[aussie_wanderer]

none are exactly quality are they,

[Bruce Rioja]

whys there no talk of us wanting a left back? surely we need 1,

well covered... robbo, alonso, ricardo...

Isn't this Mears fellow a left back also?

[t_o_molloy]

whys there no talk of us wanting a left back? surely we need 1,

well covered... robbo, alonso, ricardo...

Isn't this Mears fellow a left back also?

Right.

[CrazyHorse]

whys there no talk of us wanting a left back? surely we need 1,

well covered... robbo, alonso, ricardo...

Isn't this Mears fellow a left back also?

Right.

Are you saying he's a right back or that Bruce is right in saying he's a left back?

[aussie_wanderer]

hes a right back

[thebish]

none are exactly quality are they,

wash your mouth out!! Ricardo is a legend!

anyway - do you have one in mind?

[Lofthouse Lower]

He's not wrong though is he

[Bruce Rioja]

Ah reet - cheers. Does he know his left from his right though? Get this.
Despite making an appearance for Jamaica, it was later revealed that Mears' father, whom he thought he qualified through, was actually from Sierra Leone

[Bruce Rioja]

Is the boy Ricketts anywhere near fit yet, btw?

[ohjimmyjimmy]

Treatment page said 1st August but i think thats a bit optimistic.

[thebish]

hmmmm...

bolton have not much cash

bolton are looking for a cheapish striker - preferably with prem. experience

west ham release Boa Morte from his contract

it all adds up...

[Lord Kangana]

Can we have Parker aswell? You know, reciprocate Sam's buying policy.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Gah. Boa Morte (dead snake?) has always been more of a wide man than a striker, and a lefty at that.

Fulham have told Birmingham they won't raise their £2m bid for Cameron Jerome. That's a blow.