to those moaning about how many midfielders we have...surely we now have 4 CM (Jackson, Alonso, Hollands & Stephens) - sounds about right to me esp as Jackson at least is versatile and can play wing/LB. Personally I still reckon we need another winger even if we get Green as at the mo we only really have Waggy. Then 1 more striker (to make 4) and a whole load of defenders...
Also says he undergoes a medical tomorrow so is not a done deal.
As others have said, not much seems known about the bloke but it does seem that the signings we are making are made with a view to playing the ball on the deck through midfield which is hugely encouraging in my book. My local rag down here claims Stephens was also wanted by Saints who "are likely to have to beat off competition from Everton, Leeds and Bolton to make him their own player ". Add Burnley to that list and he does seem to be a young player in demand..........or one with a very good agent.
Also perhaps puts to bed the view that we are operating on a shoestring too if the figures are to be believed?
Went to check out that link, Scoham and it's one of those daft old forums that doesn't show threads, so I gave up!
We are very lucky to have a thoroughly modern message board - some of those I have come across from other clubs really are crap.
Welcome, Domo.
Checked out that story. If we have fended off champ clubs to get Stephens then it is a very good sign indeed of the persuasive power and weight that we now have at the club.
Cheers Bigstemarra! Can't be a bad signing if loads of Championship clubs are after him, but like others, I don't really know much about the guy to be honest. A Southampton friend of mine seems to rate the guy, so fingers crossed he'll turn out decent. Am already starting to buzz about the new season, our side is really starting to take shape, especially if Green signs too!
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fast, skilful and eye for a goal
Think of a Waggy with a trick!
It's a coup because other teams were in for him. Teams in higher divisions.
Fair play to Mr Slater and co - good targets identified and seemingly signed up
Couple of defenders and we're looking exciting
So is Mother's Pride bread.
Hope it doesn't scupper your big opportunity.
;o)
Also says he undergoes a medical tomorrow so is not a done deal.
As others have said, not much seems known about the bloke but it does seem that the signings we are making are made with a view to playing the ball on the deck through midfield which is hugely encouraging in my book. My local rag down here claims Stephens was also wanted by Saints who "are likely to have to beat off competition from Everton, Leeds and Bolton to make him their own player ". Add Burnley to that list and he does seem to be a young player in demand..........or one with a very good agent.
Also perhaps puts to bed the view that we are operating on a shoestring too if the figures are to be believed?
Stag do's aren't an appropriate excuse
You spotted my deliberate mistake!
1st prize goes to uie2 ;-)
Went to check out that link, Scoham and it's one of those daft old forums that doesn't show threads, so I gave up!
We are very lucky to have a thoroughly modern message board - some of those I have come across from other clubs really are crap.
Welcome, Domo.
Checked out that story. If we have fended off champ clubs to get Stephens then it is a very good sign indeed of the persuasive power and weight that we now have at the club.