boozyBJ Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Love a spare rib 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliphas Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 28 minutes ago, Marinello said: Couple of rumours circulating that KVV might be off to China in next few days! That would be a hell of a shame. But if it's true it will be for a good ol' fee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellDel Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) If there's anything in the KVV rumours then it's going to be too lucrative a deal for him to turn down at this stage of his career and could really set him up financially. Would be a huge blow to us though, to lose him before we're sure of safety. Edited March 25, 2023 by 'WellDel 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casinobay Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) Apparently Scunthorpe turned down a 4 million bid for KvV from a Chinese team in 2017. In fact, he mentions it in an interview with MFC in 2021........ "Kevin was coined with the nickname ‘Budget Bergkamp’ by the fans for his eye-catching displays at the club, and an impressive goal return attracted interest from the Chinese Super League in 2017. A mooted fee of £4m was knocked back for the Dutch striker, with Scunthorpe reportedly holding out for an offer twice as much. “I wanted to punch the wall,” Kevin says as he reflects on a whirlwind time in his career. “£4m for me? I would drive myself anywhere for that. “Even though I had a great season, it was unbelievable money. Scunthorpe thought there was more to get, but I think the Chinese club might’ve been offended by that. “I wouldn’t say there is bad blood between the Scunthorpe chairman and myself, but I do think, what if? What if it did work out and they got it over the line?”" Edited March 25, 2023 by casinobay 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 3 hours ago, 'WellDel said: If there's anything in the KVV rumours then it's going to be too lucrative a deal for him to turn down at this stage of his career and could really set him up financially. Would be a huge blow to us though, to lose him before we're sure of safety. If KVV gets an amazing offer from China (and we get the requisite silly money transfer fee) - there is zero chance it won't happen as we've rarely stood in anyone's way (Carson aside). Given that we are far from being safe and relying heavily on his goals, it would effectively be a straight Money Vs Relegation gamble as it's a decision that could very easily lead to us going down. If it comes down to a risk based decision - the size of the transfer fee would be the key thing, If we decided to say "no" - the size of the strop that would occur would register about 8 on the richter scale - so if this rumour has any basis in fact, there's probably no upside to it from an on-field point of view. If I was in the hot seat, I'd be spinning negotiations out on a technicality until after the Livi and Utd games.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapowzer Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 If Kev goes for more than we got for Turnbull then we’ve entered some crazy metaverse and I don’t know if I want to be part of it. Would it be poetic that his fee could be the final part of the Alexander and Lucetti settlement compo …… 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I read it on here and I told Joe, Joe told Tony, when I told Tony he confirmed that he had now heard it from 2 sources which was enough corroboration for us, so deal on? Or rehash of an old story? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillips455 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I hope he stays atleast until the end of this season. I had no doubt that he would be gone this summer especially since he's got such a good record this season. A good fee would be icing on the cake. Hopefully we stay up and we properly sort out the squad in the summer to avoid a similar situation like this season) loads of duds and having to rely on a single strike 90% of the time). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapowzer Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Their league starts in 3 weeks according to wiki and if they’re paying crazy money then I doubt we’re in a position to say hold on. I’d have confidence in Mandron and Obika to get us in the mix for 7th. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowsdower Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I doubt it will be crazy money, as it's difficult to play hardball when it's the chance for someone in the last few years of their career to set themselves up for life. An occasionally miffed KVV splits our support, so I can't imagine what a furious one would do. Saying that, I doubt it's a "nominal fee" either. Hopefully we can hold onto him until the end of the pre split games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Let's not let Steelmen know, for their cheek. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Some tailored advertising going on here 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Manhattan Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 hour ago, ropy said: Some tailored advertising going on here I see what you mean! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 They missed a trick not getting Moult and Bowman upfront for the opposition. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, ropy said: Some tailored advertising going on here Just me blowing loads in yer ginger 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Big Fabrizio still out there punting Max Johnston. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Anyone know the score from the friendly last Friday v St Patrick’s ? I saw 0-0 but also 2-2 somewhere 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 48 minutes ago, welldaft said: Anyone know the score from the friendly last Friday v St Patrick’s ? I saw 0-0 but also 2-2 somewhere Finished 0-0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one m in Motherwell Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, capt_oats said: Big Fabrizio still out there punting Max Johnston. What are we due when he disappears? Buttons? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowsdower Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Some sort of training compensation, which is based on how long he's been with us. Don't know if first team games and international appearances factor into it though. We've negotiated with clubs in the past to get a smaller fee with addons for future sales. I'm reluctant for us to do that though, since outside of Marvin J we haven't done too well in that area. It's a shame we couldn't get him on a longer contract, but I don't think there's anything we can do if someone is dead set on leaving. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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