Transfer rumours - Summer 2010

**irishfan86** · 26/08/2010, 10:58 AM

Lawrence in talks with Pompey (along with Kitson) as part of the proposed Wilson deal:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...339181,00.html

**Philly** · 26/08/2010, 11:24 AM

Would be a bit of a step down for Lawrence, but then again he obviously hasn't got a future at Stoke. Pulis must rate Wilson very highly if he is willing to let two decent players go for him.

**irishfan86** · 26/08/2010, 11:52 AM

Lawrence is third choice wide right midfielder and Kitson is well down the strikers' pecking order at Stoke, so it's probably a matter of dropping salary as much as anything.

I'd say this is one of those rare cases where it may end up being a good deal for both sides. Wonder where Pulis sees Wilson playing.

**shakermaker1982** · 26/08/2010, 12:22 PM

Massive step down for Lawrence if he ends up at Pompey.

They haven't got the funds to challenge in the Championship and would probably find himself in a relegation battle. Can they even afford his wages?

**Kingdom** · 26/08/2010, 3:36 PM

Lawrence going there must rate as a strange one. I can't understand it from his perspective at all. Surely he could have got a loan deal somewhere better?

That should really open the door for McGeady now, possibly Fahey or maybe even Treacy too.

**irishfan86** · 26/08/2010, 4:07 PM

Originally Posted by Kingdom

Lawrence going there must rate as a strange one. I can't understand it from his perspective at all. Surely he could have got a loan deal somewhere better?

That should really open the door for McGeady now, possibly Fahey or maybe even Treacy too.

Doubt Trap would drop him based on his club situation. St. Ledger has played every match when fit since breaking through near the end of the last campaign despite playing in the Championship, for example, and the likes of Paul Green seem to be getting a shot despite the "lower level" of league.

And of course the most blatant example of Trap's disregard for a player's club situation is Glenn Whelan, who Trap played to the bewilderment of most people at the time. "A Stoke bench player? Why doesn't this Italian go to matches?!"

**Kingdom** · 26/08/2010, 4:58 PM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

Doubt Trap would drop him based on his club situation. St. Ledger has played every match when fit since breaking through near the end of the last campaign despite playing in the Championship, for example, and the likes of Paul Green seem to be getting a shot despite the "lower level" of league.

And of course the most blatant example of Trap's disregard for a player's club situation is Glenn Whelan, who Trap played to the bewilderment of most people at the time. "A Stoke bench player? Why doesn't this Italian go to matches?!"

Whelan got into and stayed in the Stoke team on foot of performances for Ireland. I've been behind him all the way on here, even if I'm in a minority of about 6/7, he needed someone to take a shot on him, and when he was given the chance he grasped it.

**Stuttgart88** · 26/08/2010, 5:29 PM

I think LL only has to continue playing well for Ireland to stay in contention. I think he's better than Portsmouth tbh, but glad to see Wilson stepping up.

**Charlie Darwin** · 27/08/2010, 4:56 AM

Lawrence is injured at the moment so it'd be unusual for any club to buy him until that's cleared up. I think Portsmouth is a place he shouldn't want to go - but, then again, they can't be much worse than Celtic.

**gastric** · 29/08/2010, 11:13 AM

Newcastle supposedly want Greg Cunningham on loan. This would be good news!

**Colbert Report** · 29/08/2010, 1:56 PM

Originally Posted by gastric

Newcastle supposedly want Greg Cunningham on loan. This would be good news!

I doubt it will happen. Cunningham doesn't count as one of the 25 man squad as he is a "homegrown" player. He wouldn't get ahead of Jose Enrique at Newcastle anyway.

**irishfan86** · 29/08/2010, 6:40 PM

I'm with Colbert. Would rather see him go to a Championship side and get a run of first team games guaranteed. I don't mind a lower Premiership side either but with Newcastle having Enrique there wouldn't be much point in that particular destination.

**Charlie Darwin** · 29/08/2010, 8:01 PM

Being second-choice to Enrique is better at this stage than being sixth choice behind Kolarov, Bridge, Lescott, Zabaleta and Gareth Barry (although Mancini does seem to rate him long-term).

**Stuttgart88** · 30/08/2010, 12:59 PM

Sky Sports News saying that Anthony Stokes' move to Celtic is as about to be completed. Fee is �1.2 million.

**Predator** · 30/08/2010, 1:03 PM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

I doubt it will happen. Cunningham doesn't count as one of the 25 man squad as he is a "homegrown" player. He wouldn't get ahead of Jose Enrique at Newcastle anyway.

Is it not a case of players under the age of 21 not counting?

**Razors left peg** · 30/08/2010, 1:07 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Sky Sports News saying that Anthony Stokes' move to Celtic is as about to be completed. Fee is �1.2 million.

Im delighed alround with that. Great move for Stokes to see if he can make to step up to a bigger club and from a Celtic point of view they are getting a proven SPL goalscorer with great potential to improve even more

**ifk101** · 30/08/2010, 1:10 PM

I personally would prefer if Stokes stayed at Hibs for another season. But hopefully this will prove to be a good move for him.

**Razors left peg** · 30/08/2010, 1:15 PM

I think hes proved himself enough at Hibs level to be honest and he could do with the step up or risk going stale again. seen a bit of their game yesterday and he looked frustrated with the players around him at times