Stephen Ward deal NOT done (yet?)

Hugo Rune · Jul 28, 2014

I think Wolves are inconveniencing us as long as is practically possible because we are their Championship rivals. I am hoping he'll be in by 1st Sept. They'll take our offer when it suits them, I doubt we'll increase it until just before the transfer deadline so let's hope they decide to get him off their pay roll ASAP. This is guess work. Thanks.

Bladders · Jul 28, 2014

Hugo Rune said:
I think Wolves are inconveniencing us as long as is practically possible because we are their Championship rivals. I am hoping he'll be in by 1st Sept. They'll take our offer when it suits them, I doubt we'll increase it until just before the transfer deadline so let's hope they decide to get him off their pay roll ASAP. This is guess work. Thanks.

Seems odd they want pay his weekly wage just to annoy us?

ditchy · Jul 28, 2014

Hugo Rune said:
I think Wolves are inconveniencing us as long as is practically possible because we are their Championship rivals. I am hoping he'll be in by 1st Sept. They'll take our offer when it suits them, I doubt we'll increase it until just before the transfer deadline so let's hope they decide to get him off their pay roll ASAP. This is guess work. Thanks.

Why would they do that? surely they want him off the payroll so it suits them to get as best possible deal

Hugo Rune · Jul 28, 2014

Bladders said:
Seems odd they want pay his weekly wage just to annoy us?

I imagine his current weekly wage is going straight onto the fee they're holding out for. The first deadline is the Sheff Wed game, I can see his price dropping after that. These negotiations are obviously complicated, at some point they'll just sell him to us but I've seen players linked to clubs before when it takes all summer to get a deal.

Luke93 · Jul 28, 2014

For me, this seems like a case of both clubs trying to get the best deal. With our (excellent) recent transfer record, I doubt we'll be budging at this stage of the transfer window.

sparkie · Jul 28, 2014

At what point do we seriously consider alternatives to Ward

Pavilionaire · Jul 28, 2014

sparkie said:
At what point do we seriously consider alternatives to Ward

He's a loan player. I'd be disappointed if we hadn't been considering alternatives since the day after Derby away.

We were rightly quick to declare which player contracts would not be renewed so you assume this would have been done in light of the squad as a whole and our requirements for 2014/15.

Luke93 · Jul 28, 2014

sparkie said:
At what point do we seriously consider alternatives to Ward

I'd assume those targets are already identified, so we won't need practically long to complete at least one deal. So I expect this to be a close run thing, because we won't move to an alternative until the priority target is a 100% no go. That's how I'd do things anyway.

Albumen · Jul 28, 2014

Jules said:
I understand Stephen Ward deal now done. Announcement within next 48 hrs.

It's a lot more hours than 48 now. 960?

Hugo Rune · Jul 28, 2014

sparkie said:
At what point do we seriously consider alternatives to Ward

Good point. Wolves have a strong hand until 1st Sept because they know he wants to come here and they know we want him. It's up to our buying team to convince them we have other options and are willing to move on them soon. All random speculation of course!

reigate · Jul 28, 2014

Hugo Rune said:
Good point. Wolves have a strong hand until 1st Sept because they know he wants to come here and they know we want him. It's up to our buying team to convince them we have other options and are willing to move on them soon. All random speculation of course!

I wouldn't say being contracted to pay £13k a week to a player you don't want is a strong postion for them

Stat Brother · Jul 28, 2014

Pavilionaire said:
He's a loan player. I'd be disappointed if we hadn't been considering alternatives since the day after Derby away.

We were rightly quick to declare which player contracts would not be renewed so you assume this would have been done in light of the squad as a whole and our requirements for 2014/15.

There speaks a man who had a dry night last night!! :lolol:

Greg Bobkin · Jul 28, 2014

Albumen said:
It's a lot more hours than 48 now. 960?

I think he meant 48 DAYS :lol:

Betfair Bozo · Jul 28, 2014

Hugo Rune said:
Good point. Wolves have a strong hand until 1st Sept because they know he wants to come here and they know we want him. It's up to our buying team to convince them we have other options and are willing to move on them soon. All random speculation of course!

Hardly! They have a player they don't want who is costing them 13k a week and because he only has a year left they can't hope for a decent fee either. The only party in this who has a strong hand is Mr S Ward.

severnside gull · Jul 28, 2014

Albion have have not officially contacted Wolves about the player so they are not playing any sort of game. Ward has been told it is up to him/his agent to find a club and agree terms and only then will they deal on a fee. We are not at that stage.

Bladders · Jul 28, 2014

severnside gull said:
Awe have not officially contacted Wolves about the player so they are not playing any sort of game. Ward has been told it is up to him/his agent to find a club and agree terms and only then will they deal on a fee. We are not at that stage.

Some saying this, some saying terms all agreed but Wolves playing hardball on a fee.

If only we knew which was really true.

Icy Gull · Jul 28, 2014

Bladders said:
Seems odd they want pay his weekly wage just to annoy us?

Wolves are going to want shot of him and will fold in the end. TB has obviously told him sit tight, keep trousering the big money and we'll sign you at 2359 on deadline day but you'll have to take a wage drop from then. Ward has obviously agreed to this as he likes it here so much and nobody else is going to offer him silly money. Win/Win for the Albion and Ward?

Maybe

TSB · Jul 28, 2014

severnside gull said:
Albion have have not officially contacted Wolves about the player so they are not playing any sort of game. Ward has been told it is up to him/his agent to find a club and agree terms and only then will they deal on a fee. We are not at that stage.

You seem so certain but we know that isn't true. What gives?

Triggaaar · Jul 28, 2014

severnside gull said:
Albion have have not officially contacted Wolves about the player so they are not playing any sort of game. Ward has been told it is up to him/his agent to find a club and agree terms and only then will they deal on a fee. We are not at that stage.

That would be an unusual way of doing it. Clubs normally make and offer for a player, and once accepted, they agree terms with the player.

symyjym · Jul 29, 2014

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#Wolves at Oxford: McCarey; Foley, Iorfa, Ebanks-Landell, Ward; Price, Davis; Henry, Clarke, Bancessi; McAlinden.

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Not sure we're regarding this as a first team comeback, but thoughts on Ward's return?

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