Nicky Shorey

Ekeke · 12th May 2008, 12:19

Out of contract and available for free. We don't need him as we have Silvestre, but someone is going to pick up a good player for free this summer.

Man-United · 12th May 2008, 12:20

Maybe West Ham.

prateik · 12th May 2008, 13:31

we can .. sell silvestre for 5m

money

/too much FM

Ekeke · 12th May 2008, 13:37

My guess is he'll go somewhere where he can be first choice. So that rules the top 4 out, obviously. He's still better than most left backs in the country though.

brophs · 12th May 2008, 14:18

Shorey is not a patch on Silvestre. He'll be an ok signing for some team in the mid-table scrap, maybe Newcastle. He'd be out of his depth at a top 4 club.

prateik · 12th May 2008, 14:31

sunderland would be great .. collins has done oK .. but they need a better LB .. keano would probably pay 5 m for him anyway .. he's got too much to play with

Spammy · 12th May 2008, 15:43

West Ham.

Top · 12th May 2008, 15:49

I wouldn't be suprised to see Liverpool go for him.
1. Free
2. Average
3. Has played for a struggling Premier League side.

Ceks · 12th May 2008, 15:52

Did anyone know that he is one of just a few select players that have played in all the divisions from Prem to League 2?

CockneyHammer · 12th May 2008, 16:14

I would rather we keep McCartney as first choice and bring Mattock in as cover

I'd be happy with Shorey but not with Shorey as first choice

CockneyHammer · 13th May 2008, 12:49

Didn't take long

The mirrors running a story that were in for Shorey for 2.5 Million

So much for a free transfer

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 14th May 2008, 07:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockneyHammer

I would rather we keep McCartney as first choice and bring Mattock in as cover

I'd be happy with Shorey but not with Shorey as first choice

What of Spector?

RedKaos · 14th May 2008, 08:44

Either West Ham or Fulham.

CockneyHammer · 14th May 2008, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

What of Spector?

He'll stay I think, he's very versatile and has played nearly everyhwere this season, considering our injuries that was much needed

Team Brian GB · 14th May 2008, 12:21

Tottenham wouldn't surprise me, though what has happened to Gareth Bale?

Chris H · 14th May 2008, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by cekscrayons

Did anyone know that he is one of just a few select players that have played in all the divisions from Prem to League 2?

I still don't know.

brophs · 14th May 2008, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Brian GB

Tottenham wouldn't surprise me, though what has happened to Gareth Bale?

Injured.

enghuei · 14th May 2008, 13:31

Leighton Baines > Nicky Shorey

MrMarcello · 14th May 2008, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by brophs

Shorey is not a patch on Silvestre. He'll be an ok signing for some team in the mid-table scrap, maybe Newcastle. He'd be out of his depth at a top 4 club.

So he's perfectly suited for Liverpool in other words.

MrMarcello · 14th May 2008, 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockneyHammer

He'll stay I think, he's very versatile and has played nearly everyhwere this season, considering our injuries that was much needed

So is Spector destined for an O'Shea type role in the squad or will they finally find him a permanent spot? For me it's either make him a RB, LB, or CM.

samabachan · 14th May 2008, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by prateik

sunderland would be great .. collins has done oK .. but they need a better LB .. keano would probably pay 5 m for him anyway .. he's got too much to play with

Their fans think Collins has been one of their best players.

CockneyHammer · 14th May 2008, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMarcello

So is Spector destined for an O'Shea type role in the squad or will they finally find him a permanent spot? For me it's either make him a RB, LB, or CM.

No he will always be an O'shea type of player, I don't think he was very good at LB though he was semi decent as RB, CB or as a CM.

Ekeke · 14th May 2008, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockneyHammer

No he will always be an O'shea type of player, I don't think he was very good at LB though he was semi decent as RB, CB or as a CM.

Shame. I remember his man of the match performance for us against Blackburn, playing left back.

CockneyHammer · 21st May 2008, 18:06

Didn't think he was on a free

Quote:

Reading have confirmed that they will listen to offers for wantaway full-back Nicky Shorey.

The Royals have been forced to accept that relegation from the Premier League will make it impossible for them to persuade the England international to stay.

West Ham, Aston Villa and Newcastle are all believed to be interested in acquiring the left-back, with the Hammers having chased his signature for some time.

Reading's chief executive Nigel Howe admits that the club will be forced to slash their wage bill over the summer; a situation which will undoubtedly lead to the departure of some of their biggest assets.

"Nicky Shorey and a few others will be looked at as potential people to leave," said Howe.

"Nicky has made it clear for a long time that he hasn't been too happy at the club.

"Well, let's hope that somebody comes in with a good offer."

Royals boss Steve Coppell, who reiterated his intention to remain at the club on Tuesday, has also been warned that he will be operating on a tight budget in the Championship next season.

"What we have said to Steve is that if he trades well it should release enough funds to go forward," Howe told the Reading Evening Post.

"But he won't have money unless he sells. At the moment we are just trying to balance the budget.

"The concern is to keep as many of the core squad together. But Steve does want to reduce the squad so he is expecting to receive offers for players.

"If Steve wants to keep all the players on the same salaries, there won't be the release of funds. If he reduces the wage bill, he will have funds.

"Even though we get the £11million parachute we have still got very highly paid players - even with the reduction in wages - so I think we will have to budget for a small loss.

"Salaries have to be at the middle range and some in the upper range for the Championship."

I think 3.5 Million will be a realistic figure for him judging by the interest in him and Reading needing the money to buy

roon_ronnie · 21st May 2008, 18:46

No, Thank You.

12th May 2008, 12:19	#1 (permalink)
Ekeke McFuckwit Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,201	Nicky Shorey Out of contract and available for free. We don't need him as we have Silvestre, but someone is going to pick up a good player for free this summer.

12th May 2008, 12:20	#2 (permalink)
Man-United Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,994	Maybe West Ham.

12th May 2008, 13:31	#3 (permalink)
prateik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,934	we can .. sell silvestre for 5m money /too much FM

12th May 2008, 13:37	#4 (permalink)
Ekeke McFuckwit Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,201	My guess is he'll go somewhere where he can be first choice. So that rules the top 4 out, obviously. He's still better than most left backs in the country though.

12th May 2008, 14:18	#5 (permalink)
brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,837	Shorey is not a patch on Silvestre. He'll be an ok signing for some team in the mid-table scrap, maybe Newcastle. He'd be out of his depth at a top 4 club.

12th May 2008, 14:31	#6 (permalink)
prateik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,934	sunderland would be great .. collins has done oK .. but they need a better LB .. keano would probably pay 5 m for him anyway .. he's got too much to play with

12th May 2008, 15:43	#7 (permalink)
Spammy Struggling to make the reserves Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yeah? Posts: 11,439	West Ham.

12th May 2008, 15:49	#8 (permalink)
Top Top Gifs Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: He came from China. He made Kaizer Chiefs cry! Doooong Posts: 3,052	I wouldn't be suprised to see Liverpool go for him. 1. Free 2. Average 3. Has played for a struggling Premier League side.

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Ceks Cekscrayons Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maybe it's my birthday, I honestly don't know. I'm 58? There's not much I need - I have plenty of socks (Arsene Wenger) Posts: 1,143	Did anyone know that he is one of just a few select players that have played in all the divisions from Prem to League 2?

12th May 2008, 16:14	#10 (permalink)
CockneyHammer Or just Cock for short Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hiding with the fortunes Posts: 4,222	I would rather we keep McCartney as first choice and bring Mattock in as cover I'd be happy with Shorey but not with Shorey as first choice

13th May 2008, 12:49	#11 (permalink)
CockneyHammer Or just Cock for short Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hiding with the fortunes Posts: 4,222	Didn't take long The mirrors running a story that were in for Shorey for 2.5 Million So much for a free transfer

14th May 2008, 08:44	#13 (permalink)
RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tentacles in my mouthLOL Posts: 2,762	Either West Ham or Fulham.

14th May 2008, 12:21	#15 (permalink)
Team Brian GB Celery chucker at the Bridge. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 1,110	Tottenham wouldn't surprise me, though what has happened to Gareth Bale?

14th May 2008, 13:31	#18 (permalink)
enghuei Cheats at Tetris Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the locals boo on their own National Team. Funny, but true. Posts: 2,043	Leighton Baines > Nicky Shorey

21st May 2008, 18:46	#25 (permalink)
roon_ronnie Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 733	No, Thank You.