NEWSFLASH...... Centre Half Set to Sign for Royals

Sir Dodger Royal · by **Sir Dodger Royal** » 11 Aug 2004 14:20

It's looking like Darren Powell will be a Reading player within the next 10 days. However according to Dodger's media chums the deal is reliant on Fitzroy Hall signing for Palace from Southampton.

SDR believes discussions are taking place at present and subject to terms being agreed Hall will sign for Palace.

This then means that Powell will be a fourth choice centre half and therefore is hoping he can resurrect the Reading move which was muted towards the end of last season.

I understand that Palace will be looking for at least £300K if the Royals wish to close the deal.

Having viewed Reading's two opening games then finding a relpacement for the ageing Williams does seem to be a priority. Indeed both Adie and Ivar were muscled out by West Hams young bucks plus Teddy OAP at Upton Park last night.

SDR believes Darren Powell would be the right signing but will the Madman dish the dosh again?

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Platypuss · by **Platypuss** » 11 Aug 2004 14:23

Although Powell would be an excellent signing, I'd rather have Sean Gregan as we'd also be getting a combative midfielder that we also need.

Aly Murty · by **Aly Murty** » 11 Aug 2004 14:26

Sean Gregan would be great, but Powell would give us a very good option at the back. Not that I'm sayin I believe Dodge, just my opinions on the players!

Sir Dodger Royal · by **Sir Dodger Royal** » 11 Aug 2004 14:28

The priority is a Centre Half. Sidders is meant to be the aggresive midfield players.

Gregan would be far too expensive for the Madman. He wouldn't be able to buy another pice of Art!

Platypuss · by **Platypuss** » 11 Aug 2004 14:30

Gregan played centre half for WBA last season!

Agreed though, likely to be out of our price range.

SpaceCruiser · by **SpaceCruiser** » 11 Aug 2004 14:30

Sir Dodger Royal Gregan would be far too expensive for the Madman. He wouldn't be able to buy another pice of Art!

No, but surely he can afford your arse.

Forbury Lion · by **Forbury Lion** » 11 Aug 2004 14:51

SpaceCruiser
Sir Dodger Royal Gregan would be far too expensive for the Madman. He wouldn't be able to buy another pice of Art!

No, but surely he can afford your arse.

How much does an arse cost Spacey?

Platypuss · by **Platypuss** » 11 Aug 2004 15:05

Why do you want to know, Forbes?

'lista · by **'lista** » 11 Aug 2004 15:27

SDR is usually pretty accurate.

Matt de K · by **Matt de K** » 11 Aug 2004 15:44

'lista SDR is usually pretty accurate.

errr.......Palace to bid for Sidwell???????

Same source I guess

Smoking Kills Dancing Doe · by **Smoking Kills Dancing Doe** » 11 Aug 2004 16:13

I think Seasn Gregan would be top of anybodys list and he's being touted around for about 300k so I'd be upset if he was out of our price range, but I'm sure there will be a lot of clubs in for a player of his quality.

Caldwell from Sunderland is another name I've heard mentioned, apparantly he's fallen out with MaCarthy big time.

yappy · by **yappy** » 11 Aug 2004 18:42

I wouldn't normally trust SDR, but I wouldn't be suprised if this was true and I am definitely hoping it is!

Legend · by **Legend** » 11 Aug 2004 18:44

Platypuss Although Powell would be an excellent signing, I'd rather have Sean Gregan as we'd also be getting a combative midfielder that we also need.

He gonna take up two places in the starting XI then ??

Legend · by **Legend** » 11 Aug 2004 18:45

Smoking Kills Dancing Doe I think Seasn Gregan would be top of anybodys list and he's being touted around for about 300k so I'd be upset if he was out of our price range, but I'm sure there will be a lot of clubs in for a player of his quality.

Caldwell from Sunderland is another name I've heard mentioned, apparantly he's fallen out with MaCarthy big time.

He's only just signed has he not ??

Just 2-0 · by **Just 2-0** » 11 Aug 2004 18:48

24 and just 49 games in league in total, no thanks.

West Stand Flash · by **West Stand Flash** » 11 Aug 2004 19:06

CP in talks with Fitz Hall from Southampton.

Make's it even more likely to be true.

Watch this space............

Forbury Lion · by **Forbury Lion** » 11 Aug 2004 19:17

Platypuss Why do you want to know, Forbes?

D'oh

Jay · by **Jay** » 11 Aug 2004 23:41

There is an element of truth to this, Powell has been told his chances are limited and Reading have kept a close eye on the situation for many months.

But Hall joining Palace or not wont make a difference!

Platypuss · by **Platypuss** » 12 Aug 2004 07:22

Jay There is an element of truth to this, Powell has been told his chances are limited and Reading have kept a close eye on the situation for many months.

But Hall joining Palace or not wont make a difference!

Why not?

Just 2-0 · by **Just 2-0** » 12 Aug 2004 07:24

Would it not make more sense for us to sign Fitz Hall, better to fight for promotion than against relegation at Palace surely?

NEWSFLASH...... Centre Half Set to Sign for Royals

NEWSFLASH...... Centre Half Set to Sign for Royals

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