RUMOUR - Kebe to Fulham/Leicester/new contract?

[southbank1871]

Bit harsh on RL and Jay there.

[Avon Royal]

Er...........

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/football-league-blog/2010/aug/31/football-league-transfer-deadline-news

i could have sworn it was well before deadline day

Maybe you were confused by all the sponsored bullshit that came out on twitter, sky, the papers and the web.

[Royal Lady]

Bit harsh on RL and Jay there.

[Royal Lady]

is this all just on the basis of LOLeicester and fordham saying something?

you would have thought that after the sponsored bullshit that comes out on twitter, sky, the papers and the web that people wouldn't be so gullible until facts come out. Same old mongs fall for it everytime.

I just don't understand why Fordham would repeat stuff unless it was from a reliable source - he has nothing to gain from it - but he stands to feel the wrath of the club if they think he is shit stirring. So, for all that I'm a mong anyway, I'm going to believe that Fordham's source is reliable and there's a good chance that LCFC have bid £4 million or so for Kebe.

[under the tin]

is this all just on the basis of LOLeicester and fordham saying something?

you would have thought that after the sponsored bullshit that comes out on twitter, sky, the papers and the web that people wouldn't be so gullible until facts come out. Same old mongs fall for it everytime.

...All of which conveniently ignores the fact that this footballer is nearing the end of his contract, and as such is in an immensely strong bargaining position.
The club have a lot to lose, if he lets his contract run down and walks for nothing.
He has everthing to gain, in terms of securing a new enhanced deal here, or sitting back and waiting for other clubs to bid for him, in which case he gets a big pay day, because he hasn't asked for a transfer, and might be offered better wages elsewhere.

[retro royal]

Were probably accept an offer then the mad man will say we wanted to get someone else in but didn't have time to complete the deal, by January the black hole will be bigger and we can't afford anyone.

[Svlad Cjelli]

And similarly the chance to get £4M for a player with under a year left on their contract is an absolute steal! We'd be mad not to turn it down - and I'm amazed that even Leicester would be mad enough to offer that sort of money.

[M-U-R-T-Y]

I'm amazed that even Leicester would be mad enough to offer that sort of money.

I'm not

[Avon Royal]

And similarly the chance to get £4M for a player with under a year left on their contract is an absolute steal! We'd be mad not to turn it down - and I'm amazed that even Leicester would be mad enough to offer that sort of money.

LOL at "We'd be mad not to turn it down"!

For once we agree.

[Barry the bird boggler]

Leicester are supposedly now buying Beckford so I think the legs have finally dropped off of this one.

[Mr Angry]

As Leicester appear to making offers for players in the same way that a desperate bloke tries to chat up any female ANY FEMALE at the end of a night out, its totally plausible that they have made a bid for Kebe.

But then, they have probably made bids for Messi, Kaka, Rooney & even Gary Alexander, so I wouldn't read too much into it.

[Avon Royal]

This is all part of Mr Mad's tactics.

Create a sense of doom by circulating rumours of Kebe leaving, then announce that he's signed a new contract with the usual "ambition" and "progress" bollocks that he thinks keeps the little people happy.

[brendywendy]

is this all just on the basis of LOLeicester and fordham saying something?

you would have thought that after the sponsored bullshit that comes out on twitter, sky, the papers and the web that people wouldn't be so gullible until facts come out. Same old mongs fall for it everytime.

I just don't understand why Fordham would repeat stuff unless it was from a reliable source - he has nothing to gain from it - but he stands to feel the wrath of the club if they think he is shit stirring. So, for all that I'm a mong anyway, I'm going to believe that Fordham's source is reliable and there's a good chance that LCFC have bid £4 million or so for Kebe.

i would agree- apart from a litany of things fordham has said which have later been proven to be utter toilet water.

& in itself there is nowt suprising about leicestecester putting a 4m bid in for jimmy.

[Elmer Park]

If true - Leicester bidding for Kebe makes sense. Sadly accepting £4 million for a player with one year of his contract to go makes financial sense. McDermott making such a categorical statement made no sense and was extremely naive.

If true - we have to be very, very careful not to end up with a nice balance sheet but in a relegation struggle. Although they didn't act immediately the Club did eventually bring in new players once Long has been sold and I think we will eventually bring in a couple of players, probably on loan though not necessarily today. Another thing the Club need to be careful about is that they don't give players the image of lacking ambition otherwise it will affect who they can attract.

Becoming a little bit reminiscent of the post Bolton play off sale of the family silver.

Hope it's not true, think it could well be though.

[Mr Angry]

If true - Leicester bidding for Kebe makes sense. Sadly accepting £4 million for a player with one year of his contract to go makes financial sense. McDermott making such a categorical statement made no sense and was extremely naive.

If true - we have to be very, very careful not to end up with a nice balance sheet but in a relegation struggle. Although they didn't act immediately the Club did eventually bring in new players once Long has been sold and I think we will eventually bring in a couple of players, probably on loan though not necessarily today. Another thing the Club need to be careful about is that they don't give players the image of lacking ambition otherwise it will affect who they can attract.

Becoming a little bit reminiscent of the post Bolton play off sale of the family silver.

Hope it's not true, think it could well be though.

Thats rubbish; the only players who have gone are Mills (who, after 3 games for his new club, has been dropped) and Long, who was always going to go after we failed to go up in May. Hardly the family silver! Also, why hasn't Kebe signed a new contract? That would imply to me that he wants to go - possibly back to France - so selling him now, especially if £4M is the price (which I doubt btw) makes perfect sense; even the most stupid of fans can see that getting £4M for a player who at the end of the season can leave for £0 is good for the club, especially as Kebe, bar 25 mins against Barnsley, has hardly had an exceptional season thus far (another sign that his heart isn't in it possibly?)

[Avon Royal]

Thats rubbish; the only players who have gone are Mills (who, after 3 games for his new club, has been dropped) and Long, who was always going to go after we failed to go up in May. Hardly the family silver! Also, why hasn't Kebe signed a new contract? That would imply to me that he wants to go - possibly back to France - so selling him now, especially if £4M is the price (which I doubt btw) makes perfect sense; even the most stupid of fans can see that getting £4M for a player who at the end of the season can leave for £0 is good for the club, especially as Kebe, bar 25 mins against Barnsley, has hardly had an exceptional season thus far (another sign that his heart isn't in it possibly?)

Kebe going for £4m > Kebe going for £0

but

Kebe staying for 3 years > Kebe going for £4m

Kebe, inconsistent as he may be, at least brings some excitement to the increasingly mundane experience of watching Reading FC play.

[Wycombe Royal]

the only players who have gone are Mills (who, after 3 games for his new club, has been dropped)

He has only missed one match for Leicester.

[bigmike]

If true - Leicester bidding for Kebe makes sense. Sadly accepting £4 million for a player with one year of his contract to go makes financial sense. McDermott making such a categorical statement made no sense and was extremely naive.

If true - we have to be very, very careful not to end up with a nice balance sheet but in a relegation struggle. Although they didn't act immediately the Club did eventually bring in new players once Long has been sold and I think we will eventually bring in a couple of players, probably on loan though not necessarily today. Another thing the Club need to be careful about is that they don't give players the image of lacking ambition otherwise it will affect who they can attract.

Becoming a little bit reminiscent of the post Bolton play off sale of the family silver.

Hope it's not true, think it could well be though.

Thats rubbish; the only players who have gone are Mills (who, after 3 games for his new club, has been dropped) and Long, who was always going to go after we failed to go up in May. Hardly the family silver! Also, why hasn't Kebe signed a new contract? That would imply to me that he wants to go - possibly back to France - so selling him now, especially if £4M is the price (which I doubt btw) makes perfect sense; even the most stupid of fans can see that getting £4M for a player who at the end of the season can leave for £0 is good for the club, especially as Kebe, bar 25 mins against Barnsley, has hardly had an exceptional season thus far (another sign that his heart isn't in it possibly?)

25 Mins against Barnsley? was that before or after the game ?? He has been utter Garbage this season so far.. I would rather a player who is consistant and mediocre than a player who blows hot and cold. More cold than hot may I add. Sell him for 4 million I say..

The problem with Kebe is that you get either Lionel Blair or Lionel Messi and unfortunatly its more often or not Lionel Blair we get.

[Row Z Royal]

If true - Leicester bidding for Kebe makes sense. Sadly accepting £4 million for a player with one year of his contract to go makes financial sense. McDermott making such a categorical statement made no sense and was extremely naive.

If true - we have to be very, very careful not to end up with a nice balance sheet but in a relegation struggle. Although they didn't act immediately the Club did eventually bring in new players once Long has been sold and I think we will eventually bring in a couple of players, probably on loan though not necessarily today. Another thing the Club need to be careful about is that they don't give players the image of lacking ambition otherwise it will affect who they can attract.

Becoming a little bit reminiscent of the post Bolton play off sale of the family silver.

Hope it's not true, think it could well be though.

Thats rubbish; the only players who have gone are Mills (who, after 3 games for his new club, has been dropped) and Long, who was always going to go after we failed to go up in May. Hardly the family silver! Also, why hasn't Kebe signed a new contract? That would imply to me that he wants to go - possibly back to France - so selling him now, especially if £4M is the price (which I doubt btw) makes perfect sense; even the most stupid of fans can see that getting £4M for a player who at the end of the season can leave for £0 is good for the club, especially as Kebe, bar 25 mins against Barnsley, has hardly had an exceptional season thus far (another sign that his heart isn't in it possibly?)

25 Mins against Barnsley? was that before or after the game ?? He has been utter Garbage this season so far.. I would rather a player who is consistant and mediocre than a player who blows hot and cold. More cold than hot may I add. Sell him for 4 million I say..

The problem with Kebe is that you get either Lionel Blair or Lionel Messi and unfortunatly its more often or not Lionel Blair we get.

You've got everything wrong in the post, including the comparison with Lionel Blair, who had excellent balance and never fell over.

[CayeneMatt]

25 Mins against Barnsley? was that before or after the game ?? He has been utter Garbage this season so far.. I would rather a player who is consistant and mediocre than a player who blows hot and cold. More cold than hot may I add. Sell him for 4 million I say..

The problem with Kebe is that you get either Lionel Blair or Lionel Messi and unfortunatly its more often or not Lionel Blair we get.

Complete cock. Kebe terrorised them for the 2nd half. The left back couldn't touch him.