If we left it as a loan, and we did NOT go up, we would be (probably) without his crucial services next season.
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Glenn Murray signs until June 2019
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If we left it as a loan, and we did NOT go up, we would be (probably) without his crucial services next season.
A sobering but good point.
Nixonator
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If we don't get promoted, they'll be plenty of other interest in him. We were the only club who could get this deal done in this window, others would have to wait.
More of an insurance signing for me and glad it's done.
spring hall convert
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Too many people writing off Murray's ability to get it done in the Premier League here for my liking.
There's every chance he's a better player than the one that played for Bournemouth, next year. He's never relied on pace, he sure appears fit to me (never seen him run so much as he has this year.) I think there's at least one maybe two decent PL seasons in him. At the very least he's worthy of a squad place.
I reckon the £3m fee might be based on Glenn scoring a hat trick in the Champions League final, I very much doubt we'll actually be paying that.
There's every chance he's a better player than the one that played for Bournemouth, next year. He's never relied on pace, he sure appears fit to me (never seen him run so much as he has this year.) I think there's at least one maybe two decent PL seasons in him. At the very least he's worthy of a squad place.
I reckon the £3m fee might be based on Glenn scoring a hat trick in the Champions League final, I very much doubt we'll actually be paying that.
And we'd have said no. If we wanted him in the PL, I doubt he'd agree to sign for a Championship club, and having not succeeded with Bournemouth or Palace at PL level, I doubt other PL clubs would have bid much.
Hopefully that helps him.
Presumably we were paying a loan fee which is now cancelled, and the club are happy with the purchase fee, so that's good enough for me.
Welcome home Muzza.
Who's that man from Maryport
Who's that man we all adore
Glenn Murray is his name
and he scores a goal a game
and we won't mention Leo any more
Oh. I hope the transfer fee is less than stated then.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Absolutely. Glenn will be scoring goals next season, whichever division we are playing in. £3m is a bargain for anyone who scores regularly in the Premier League.
BensGrandad
New member
At the worst he will do for us in The Premier what Hemed is doing for us in the championship this season. so a bargain at £3m.
Lower West Stander
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Yep - agree with this.
His record in the PL hasn't been too bad - he scored the winner at Stamford Bridge last season - he just didn't play much and was injured when Palace got promoted.
Given Hogan is going to Villa for £9m or whatever (very odd career move), and his injury record isn't great, even £3m wouldn't look too bad.
And Ibra is doing pretty well for his age......
SIMMO SAYS
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Singed on undisclosed fee
Delighted. Stability for all directly concerned. Hope he celebrates on Thursday with a goal. I believe the next game to be absolutely pivotal in our season. After that and perhaps more important Newcastle at home. I'm dreaming 6 points.
Should it happen the wife's in for a treat.
Should it happen the wife's in for a treat.
Sheebo
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I said in the Summer we'd be having the last laugh over palace in terms for whole Murray saga - a few were quick to say how could we when his goals (penalties) fired Palarse to their (lucky) promotion. Well... This is another nail in that coffin - the final one will hopefully come in May... 