Marquis

[anton123]

Got to be a good up and coming striker from LG 2 or conference or even lower German leagues or something that we can splash some of this cash on

[sedwardsdrfc]

Club should really know by now not to put dates on anything in the media. Just causes disappointment. Personally i hope that the Marquis deal is the domino that we are waiting for and the signings after that are better than what we've had on trial.

This can't be treated the same as when GM left where only when it's finalised do we start looking to replace. We've no excuse here we knew since jan at the latest that Marquis would probably leave if we didn't go up. I know DM is fairly new vut since day one it should have been clear.

[Metalmicky]

I'd take Brett Pitman from Pompey (plus the cash) if it were an option...

[DonnyBazR0ver]

If a club meets the asking price and the player wants to go, what choice do we have, regardless of the division.?

Don't sell him to a promotion rival, and for less than he's worth, and 4 days before first game of the season Its THAT simple.

If this happens, it will tell alit of the true ambition of the board

Aye, you love this sort of thing don't you.

We always knew this could happen. If there was wind of it earlier in the week then I would imagine DM and the club are prepared for the eventuality, which may, or may not alter their targets for recruitment.

They will be keen to deliver good news if bad news is on the horizon too.

On the other hand, as far as we know there may not have agreed a deal yet, and as others have pointed out, it may force the hand of other interested clubs.

All speculation of course, but too late, once again your teddies are already out of the pram!

[vaya]

If a club meets the asking price and the player wants to go, what choice do we have, regardless of the division.?

Don't sell him to a promotion rival, and for less than he's worth, and 4 days before first game of the season Its THAT simple.

If this happens, it will tell alit of the true ambition of the board

That's won me a pint. Cheers.

[Filo]

If a club meets the asking price and the player wants to go, what choice do we have, regardless of the division.?

Don't sell him to a promotion rival, and for less than he's worth, and 4 days before first game of the season Its THAT simple.

If this happens, it will tell alit of the true ambition of the board

Aye, you love this sort of thing don't you.

We always knew this could happen. If there was wind of it earlier in the week then I would imagine DM and the club are prepared for the eventuality, which may, or may not alter their targets for recruitment.

They will be keen to deliver good news if bad news is on the horizon too.

On the other hand, as far as we know there may not have agreed a deal yet, and as others have pointed out, it may force the hand of other interested clubs.

All speculation of course, but too late, once again your teddies are already out of the pram!

I’m not sure the club are keen to get any news out, even the Free Press guys on twitter have resorted to recycling old news

[DonnyBazR0ver]

If a club meets the asking price and the player wants to go, what choice do we have, regardless of the division.?

Don't sell him to a promotion rival, and for less than he's worth, and 4 days before first game of the season Its THAT simple.

If this happens, it will tell alit of the true ambition of the board

Aye, you love this sort of thing don't you.

We always knew this could happen. If there was wind of it earlier in the week then I would imagine DM and the club are prepared for the eventuality, which may, or may not alter their targets for recruitment.

They will be keen to deliver good news if bad news is on the horizon too.

On the other hand, as far as we know there may not have agreed a deal yet, and as others have pointed out, it may force the hand of other interested clubs.

All speculation of course, but too late, once again your teddies are already out of the pram!

I’m not sure the club are keen to get any news out, even the Free Press guys on twitter have resorted to recycling old news

Will be as in future tense, as in holding info back.

[5minstogo]

Free Press now reporting fee near to £2 million. I'm sure this is what the club have been waiting for before making signing new players. They'll have plan a, b, c based on what money DM has available. We should be in for a decent couple of days......

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Free Press now reporting fee near to £2 million. I'm sure this is what the club have been waiting for before making signing new players. They'll have plan a, b, c based on what money DM has available. We should be in for a decent couple of days......

Yes, and saying he's commenced talks on personal terms, so maybe safe to assume the bid has matched the valuation.

[Copps is Magic]

I don't think you can really argue with 2million at this stage. Back in January over that.

[since-1969]

Marquis should only be allowed to leave when we have our targets nailed down as well as the fee being agreed .

[5minstogo]

Marquis should only be allowed to leave when we have our targets nailed down as well as the fee being agreed .

Perhaps we have.

[since-1969]

Or we haven’t!

[Darren]

Or we haven’t!

Or we have!

[coventryrover]

Good luck John.    Cant begrudge him the move but pompey is still a fair way from london.


At then end of the day this is football  we move on, and this is his career.

Just wished, for him, that he gets the championship chance

[IDM]

Marquis should only be allowed to leave when we have our targets nailed down as well as the fee being agreed .

Do you really think the club, and the new manager as well as the old one, have not been looking at potential Marquis replacements.??

Do you really have such little faith in the club you claim to have supported for 50 years.?

Give me strength.!

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Marquis should only be allowed to leave when we have our targets nailed down as well as the fee being agreed .

Doesn't work like that does it.

[anton123]

It’s always going to be a sad day when we loose are main man but also how often do DRFC have an opportunity like this where the manager is told u have around 2 million to build a team , could be an exciting time ahead

[pib]

£2m is a decent fee. Fairly happy with that. It's more the timing and the desperate lack of depth in several areas of the team that is a concern.

We were all (well, mostly) enthused by the appointment of DM, but if he isn't going to have any players to work with he faces an uphill battle.

Patience is starting to wear thin now and it's beginning to look like a nightmare summer that needs quickly turning round.

[Campsall rover]

If a club meets the asking price and the player wants to go, what choice do we have, regardless of the division.?

Don't sell him to a promotion rival, and for less than he's worth, and 4 days before first game of the season Its THAT simple.

If this happens, it will tell alit of the true ambition of the board

Why do you come on this site to spout drivel.
You just can’t get enough of having a go at the club can you.
Very Very Sad. What a miserable existence you must have.

[IDM]

Whilst we may start the season short of a full squad, the transfer window doesn’t shut until September.  Today it is still July.

[Copps is Magic]

If a club meets the asking price and the player wants to go, what choice do we have, regardless of the division.?

Don't sell him to a promotion rival, and for less than he's worth, and 4 days before first game of the season Its THAT simple.

If this happens, it will tell alit of the true ambition of the board

Why do you come on this site to spout drivel.
You just can’t get enough of having a go at the club can you.
Very Very Sad. What a miserable existence you must have.

To add to that JM WANTED to leave.
With a year left on his contract there is no guarantee he would sign another.
Therefore the club's hand is forced, and to get 2 million for a player with a year left on his contract is good business.

[Filo]

Whilst we may start the season short of a full squad, the transfer window doesn’t shut until September.  Today it is still July.

6 League games from now until September, lets hope we go injury free till then with our starting 11, because there is no back up at all

[Filo]

If a club meets the asking price and the player wants to go, what choice do we have, regardless of the division.?

Don't sell him to a promotion rival, and for less than he's worth, and 4 days before first game of the season Its THAT simple.

If this happens, it will tell alit of the true ambition of the board

Why do you come on this site to spout drivel.
You just can’t get enough of having a go at the club can you.
Very Very Sad. What a miserable existence you must have.

To add to that JM WANTED to leave.
With a year left on his contract there is no guarantee he would sign another.
Therefore the club's hand is forced, and to get 2 million for a player with a year left on his contract is good business.

Did he put in a transfer request?

[IDM]

Whilst we may start the season short of a full squad, the transfer window doesn’t shut until September.  Today it is still July.

6 League games from now until September, lets hope we go injury free till then with our starting 11, because there is no back up at all

I didn’t mean we don’t need to sign anyone until just before the end of the window..!

[Campsall rover]

Well if JM is about to depart i also would like to wish him well.
Been a fantastic player for us. It’s been a very long time since anyone has scored 20+ goals 3 seasons running.

Personally I think he should have stayed with us as Pompey are in the same Div with no guarantee of promotion.
His dream of Championship football still may not come to fruition.
Money talks so no doubt his wages will have increased by 50% or possibly quite a bit more.

Anyway not confirmed yet is it. Still all speculation until the t’s are crossed and the i’s dotted.

[drfchound]

Free Press now reporting fee near to £2 million. I'm sure this is what the club have been waiting for before making signing new players. They'll have plan a, b, c based on what money DM has available. We should be in for a decent couple of days......

Good luck to John, but I am struggling to remember how many times over the last three weeks or so that we have been told we are in for an exciting couple of days.

As for people saying that £2m is a decent fee, who says we are getting £2m ?

[Copps is Magic]

As for people saying that £2m is a decent fee, who says we are getting £2m ?

Liam Hoden/Free Press.

[Metalmicky]

The FP said it was close to £2m

[drfchound]

As for people saying that £2m is a decent fee, who says we are getting £2m ?

Liam Hoden/Free Press.

Must be gospel then eh !!