by UpNorth » 28 Jan 2009 12:49
by Alan Partridge » 28 Jan 2009 12:53
by Mr Angry » 28 Jan 2009 12:57
UpNorth Northern Echo seems confident they will get their man....
GARETH SOUTHGATE will make a formal approach for James Harper within the next 48 hours after Reading indicated a willingness to sell the midfielder.
Having missed out on Ben Watson when the England Under-21 international joined Wigan on Monday, Southgate is keen to bolster his midfield before the transfer window closes in five days.
His focus for the last 24 hours has been on this evening’s game at Chelsea, but when he returns to the North-East he will step up his pursuit of Harper.
Southgate came close to signing the 28-year-old in the summer, only for Reading to pull the plug on the deal after they sanctioned the departures of Dave Kitson and Nicky Shorey.
But six months in the Championship have taken their toll on the Royals’ finances, and sources claim Reading officials have now expressed a willingness to sell.
The midfielder will be allowed to leave the Madejski Stadium for £4m, and while money at the Riverside remains tight, a staggered deal with a proportion of the fee being paid in installments may be possible.
Interesting and could well happen but they still have to convince Harper to head north.....
by Smoking Kills Dancing Doe » 28 Jan 2009 13:37
Mr AngryUpNorth Northern Echo seems confident they will get their man....
GARETH SOUTHGATE will make a formal approach for James Harper within the next 48 hours after Reading indicated a willingness to sell the midfielder.
Having missed out on Ben Watson when the England Under-21 international joined Wigan on Monday, Southgate is keen to bolster his midfield before the transfer window closes in five days.
His focus for the last 24 hours has been on this evening’s game at Chelsea, but when he returns to the North-East he will step up his pursuit of Harper.
Southgate came close to signing the 28-year-old in the summer, only for Reading to pull the plug on the deal after they sanctioned the departures of Dave Kitson and Nicky Shorey.
But six months in the Championship have taken their toll on the Royals’ finances, and sources claim Reading officials have now expressed a willingness to sell.
The midfielder will be allowed to leave the Madejski Stadium for £4m, and while money at the Riverside remains tight, a staggered deal with a proportion of the fee being paid in installments may be possible.
Interesting and could well happen but they still have to convince Harper to head north.....
Anyone else think these 2 sentences don't make sense???
by tee peg » 28 Jan 2009 13:39
by Barry the bird boggler » 28 Jan 2009 13:45
by Archie's penalty » 28 Jan 2009 13:57
by The Cube » 28 Jan 2009 14:03
That Friday Feeling Thought he took his time leaving the field yesterday. Goodbye?
by Sun Tzu » 28 Jan 2009 15:18
by rg6royal » 28 Jan 2009 15:42
Archie's penalty I think Fulham would definitely be a better fit for Harps. Not far from Reading, they play a good passing style and they are (probably) not going to get relegated.
I would think Tabb would fill in for Harps if he goes but I would personally like Karacan to do so.
Don't go though James - you will be with us in the Prem in less than 4 months!
by Ian Royal » 28 Jan 2009 17:06
The CubeThat Friday Feeling Thought he took his time leaving the field yesterday. Goodbye?
I hadn't noticed recently but he always used to go down the tunnel last as some sort of superstition. There was one occasion where he was standing around like a lemon for ages whilst one of the other players had a long chat with someone in the crowd.
by TFF » 28 Jan 2009 17:08
Ian RoyalThe CubeThat Friday Feeling Thought he took his time leaving the field yesterday. Goodbye?
I hadn't noticed recently but he always used to go down the tunnel last as some sort of superstition. There was one occasion where he was standing around like a lemon for ages whilst one of the other players had a long chat with someone in the crowd.
Harps always hangs around at the end of the game and claps all the fans in the stands. If people don't notice that, it's no wonder half our fans don't notice him omn the pitch during a game!
by Ian Royal » 28 Jan 2009 17:09
by Barry the bird boggler » 29 Jan 2009 13:50
by Ian Royal » 29 Jan 2009 17:35
by rabidbee » 29 Jan 2009 19:10
Barry the bird boggler Harper is not the best known of players but is a busy, workmanlike midfielder who is extremely popular with the Reading fans because of his work rate and never-say-die attitude.
by John Peel » 29 Jan 2009 19:34
by Platypuss » 30 Jan 2009 08:01
by Friday's Child » 30 Jan 2009 08:11
by The 17 Bus » 30 Jan 2009 08:31
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