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haven

16 Oct 2003, 04:26 PM

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=280514&cc=5901

Two million guaranteed? Seems high to me. I can't believe Bellion would have gone for that much on the market as bad as it is. Especially with Sunderland hurting. And in D1. And with him being completely raw.

I half-way wonder if Man Utd were worried about Sunderland's threat to sue over "tapping him up." Compared to low deals all around even at Man Utd (except for Ronaldo), this seems too much given the utility of Bellion compared to the other signings.

Motterman

16 Oct 2003, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by haven
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=280514&cc=5901

Two million guaranteed? Seems high to me. I can't believe Bellion would have gone for that much on the market as bad as it is. Especially with Sunderland hurting. And in D1. And with him being completely raw.

I half-way wonder if Man Utd were worried about Sunderland's threat to sue over "tapping him up." Compared to low deals all around even at Man Utd (except for Ronaldo), this seems too much given the utility of Bellion compared to the other signings.

I've dubbed this: The Revenge of Kenyon - Part One

cachundo

17 Oct 2003, 05:31 AM

Hmmmmm ..... so Bellion is not a free transfer? And now we have to pay 2mil? I seem to recall that when Bellion was being enticed from Sunderland, they were crying foul. Didn't Kenyon also said something about any disputes regarding Bellion's move was to be decided/arbitered by the FA? I wonder why ManUtd decided not to challenge, & decided to just pay up. I know we're rich. But dumb? Oops ..... wrong question. ;)

bigtoga

17 Oct 2003, 08:22 AM

How has Bellion been doing in the Reserves? I don't recall seeing his name on the scoresheet.

Motterman

17 Oct 2003, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by bigtoga
How has Bellion been doing in the Reserves? I don't recall seeing his name on the scoresheet.

He played last night, did OK. Kenny Cooper started last night, but was subbed at half time.

Oh, and Nardiello scored the winner against Liverpool reserves....

He should get a look-in with the first team pretty soon, he's been scoring goals for fun in the reserve league...

johno

17 Oct 2003, 09:41 PM

Man, 2mill is pricey... he is what 24? if he was much younger, yes, but at 24 and as unpollished as he is now, we might get a year or two at his peak, where he can be Ole Gunnar (comming in off bench) for a few games. I know he is fast, but I dont think he was a good buy, we dont need more players to develop. Not upfront, we needed a right now option in case of injury to Ruud.

Ferris

18 Oct 2003, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by mtkillamanjohno
Not upfront, we needed a right now option in case of injury to Ruud.
For the past few years (save Ruud, and even he was a gamble when Manchester picked him up) the focus has not been on having the top quality striker, but instead a dominating midfield....I think even without Ruud out we would have a great team, it would just take a lot more work.

cinnathamby

18 Oct 2003, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by Ferris Beuler
For the past few years (save Ruud, and even he was a gamble when Manchester picked him up) the focus has not been on having the top quality striker,

actually can't really recall united having as prolific a striker as Ruud for a LONG time... ... McClair, Hughes, Cole, Sherringham, Dublin, Yorke, Solsjkaer, Forlan ... ...

Mon Dieu

18 Oct 2003, 11:45 AM

prk166

22 Oct 2003, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by cachundo
Hmmmmm ..... so Bellion is not a free transfer? And now we have to pay 2mil? I seem to recall that when Bellion was being enticed from Sunderland, they were crying foul. Didn't Kenyon also said something about any disputes regarding Bellion's move was to be decided/arbitered by the FA? I wonder why ManUtd decided not to challenge, & decided to just pay up. I know we're rich. But dumb? Oops ..... wrong question. ;)

He left on a free but given his age Sunderland were due compensation for development.

prk166

22 Oct 2003, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by cinnathamby
actually can't really recall united having as prolific a striker as Ruud for a LONG time... ... McClair, Hughes, Cole, Sherringham, Dublin, Yorke, Solsjkaer, Forlan ... ...

Forlan? what???

As for Yorke, he was alright. But after a couple decent seasons he become more prolific with scoring with the ladies than scoring goals.

red&black1

22 Oct 2003, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by prk166
Forlan? what???

As for Yorke, he was alright. But after a couple decent seasons he become more prolific with scoring with the ladies than scoring goals.

so he was still a prolific striker... on and off the field

DAGSports

22 Oct 2003, 08:20 PM

Has Bellion been injured? I don't recall seeing him in the squad since the US Tour. Maybe he wasn't eligible until a fee was agreed on.

cinnathamby

22 Oct 2003, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by cinnathamby
actually can't really recall united having as prolific a striker as Ruud for a LONG time... ... McClair, Hughes, Cole, Sherringham, Dublin, Yorke, Solsjkaer, Forlan ... ... [QUOTE]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mon Dieu
Dublin only became prolific after he left United. and Forlan prolific? you feeling OK son?

My point exactly! I mean they're all okay/good strikers, but none of them have been as prolific as Ruud.

billyireland

28 Oct 2003, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by bigtoga
How has Bellion been doing in the Reserves? I don't recall seeing his name on the scoresheet. *cough*

Leeds

*cough*

billyireland

28 Oct 2003, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by cinnathamby
My point exactly! I mean they're all okay/good strikers, but none of them have been as prolific as Ruud. You could argue Hughsey... oh how I cried on that day when he went to Chelsea (I was like 8, give me a break!)