notts_ram Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I don't think it's tragic at all. I'm sorry it causes you so much distress. What's more pitiful is the near hysteria on here about this signing. Thankyou, someone took the words out of my mouth. Have our expectations sunken that low that we are whipping ourselves into a frenzy over the pending transfer of a guy that has scored zero goals in the English football league and has zero full international caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 God. We're not going to have to listen to you lot go through various levels of hysteria all weekend are we?? Chillax dudes. Let the bloke finish his drink and he'll be here on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackNwhites Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Everywhere that I go Ain't the same as befo' (The watcher) People I used to know Just don't know me no more (The watcher) But everywhere that I go I got people I know (The watcher) Who got people they know So I suggest you lay low (I watch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 cant take 4 more sleeps to Monday I'm planning 5 or 6 to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardifframs Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 And live from our Derby supporter in Tenerife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Youthful exuberance? A promising player? A STRIKER - actually recognising an area where we need strengthening !? A player that isn't a League 2 youngster? A player that has, arguably, been linked with Celtic/Palace/Catalonia - possibly choosing us? Early movement in the transfer market, a real sign of intent? I could go on. I am not calling him the answer to all of our issues, but he's a pretty good start for early June. There's no point arguing with them mate, despite your post having many good points. Some people just will not be satisfied. On the other hand, as one of the few people on this forum to have seen him play more than once (I'm assuming there), I'm very excited indeed. Providing we sign him of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Ok. Name me a striker 100% available for 700k or less of Russell's quality? Remember this guy was subject to an enquiry (supposedly) from Everton and has been linked with a side who got to the European Cup quarter final and also a Serie A side... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8026717/Everton-keen-on-Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobram Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Surely if he has agreed terms with us, then his our player ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Surely if he has agreed terms with us, then his our player ????? verbal agreements don't mean nothing without a signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Ok. Name me a striker 100% available for 700k or less of Russell's quality? Remember this guy was subject to an enquiry (supposedly) from Everton and has been linked with a side who got to the European Cup quarter final and also a Serie A side... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8026717/Everton-keen-on-Russell Leroy Lita.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardifframs Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Martyn's Waghorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/blogs/ian-roache/johnny-russell-reaping-the-rewards-of-hard-work-1.99986 Johnny Russell reaping the rewards of hard work By IAN ROACHE, 6 June 2013 11.31am. "http://www.thecourier.co.uk/polopoly_fs/1.99989.1370514703!/image/image_gen/derivatives/box_620/image" alt="image">Johnny Russell grabs his first United goal on that cold night in January 2009.DC Thomson The bitterly cold wind was biting hard when strolling up to a small group of newspaper journalists, which included myself, came a wee lad who had just scored his first goal for Dundee United. The date was January 11 2009 and the match was a Scottish Cup tie against East Stirling, played up the road at Ochilview, the home of Shire’s near neighbours Stenhousemuir, because their own Firs Park was under repair. The result was routine enough — a 4-0 victory for the Tangerines against the club widely regarded as the worst in Scotland at the time. The scoreline may have been expected but a second-half penalty scored by the aforementioned 18-year-old was to prove significant. For the young player in question was Johnny Russell, who is now on the verge of heading to the bright lights of England and the Championship with Derby County. Wherever he finally signs, he is getting the move he deserves now and with it a big boost in earnings but Russell can at least look back at his humble beginnings and say he has worked for it. The cup tie against Shire immediately followed his return from a loanspell at Forfar Athletic, with then United boss Craig Levein deciding to give his talented teenager a grounding in the lower leagues. Despite breaking into the Tannadice first team at such a tender age, Levein subsequently decided that Russell would benefit from another loan, this time a hugely successful spell at Raith Rovers in Division One. The apprenticeship duly served, Russell gradually became a regular pick at SPL level and learned all the time from Levein, Peter Houston and latterly Jackie McNamara. It is a refreshingly traditional — some would even say old school — way for a player to come to prominence and now he is absolutely ready to step up to the next level. Derby County appear to be the favourites to secure his signature and for some younger United supporters, used to watching wall-to-wall Premiership games on TV, a move to the Rams may not sound too exciting. Older fans will recall Brian Clough and the league title wins of the 1970s but in general we often make the mistake on this side of the border of underestimating the size and tradition of clubs like County. For example, last season they attracted an average attendance of over 23,000. They are a club that can justifiably harbour ambitions of making it to the top flight and wouldn’t it be nice to see Russell trotting out at Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium just a few short years after scoring that all-important penalty at the rather more modest Ochilview? Nice little article that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Martyn's Waghorn How is Martyn Waghorn better? He has 22 goals in his career and he's 23! And shush Dyche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/blogs/ian-roache/johnny-russell-reaping-the-rewards-of-hard-work-1.99986 Johnny Russell reaping the rewards of hard work By IAN ROACHE, 6 June 2013 11.31am. "http://www.thecourier.co.uk/polopoly_fs/1.99989.1370514703!/image/image_gen/derivatives/box_620/image" alt="image">Johnny Russell grabs his first United goal on that cold night in January 2009.DC Thomson The bitterly cold wind was biting hard when strolling up to a small group of newspaper journalists, which included myself, came a wee lad who had just scored his first goal for Dundee United. The date was January 11 2009 and the match was a Scottish Cup tie against East Stirling, played up the road at Ochilview, the home of Shire’s near neighbours Stenhousemuir, because their own Firs Park was under repair. The result was routine enough — a 4-0 victory for the Tangerines against the club widely regarded as the worst in Scotland at the time. The scoreline may have been expected but a second-half penalty scored by the aforementioned 18-year-old was to prove significant. For the young player in question was Johnny Russell, who is now on the verge of heading to the bright lights of England and the Championship with Derby County. Wherever he finally signs, he is getting the move he deserves now and with it a big boost in earnings but Russell can at least look back at his humble beginnings and say he has worked for it. The cup tie against Shire immediately followed his return from a loanspell at Forfar Athletic, with then United boss Craig Levein deciding to give his talented teenager a grounding in the lower leagues. Despite breaking into the Tannadice first team at such a tender age, Levein subsequently decided that Russell would benefit from another loan, this time a hugely successful spell at Raith Rovers in Division One. The apprenticeship duly served, Russell gradually became a regular pick at SPL level and learned all the time from Levein, Peter Houston and latterly Jackie McNamara. It is a refreshingly traditional — some would even say old school — way for a player to come to prominence and now he is absolutely ready to step up to the next level. Derby County appear to be the favourites to secure his signature and for some younger United supporters, used to watching wall-to-wall Premiership games on TV, a move to the Rams may not sound too exciting. Older fans will recall Brian Clough and the league title wins of the 1970s but in general we often make the mistake on this side of the border of underestimating the size and tradition of clubs like County. For example, last season they attracted an average attendance of over 23,000. They are a club that can justifiably harbour ambitions of making it to the top flight and wouldn’t it be nice to see Russell trotting out at Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium just a few short years after scoring that all-important penalty at the rather more modest Ochilview? Nice little article that Calling us County again though But yeah, good article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble On Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I think this link with Celtic is pure rumour, it's just tw*tter chat. There's no link between Russell and Celtic on sky or BBC on any reputable site no stone cold facts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 COUNTY. dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 ok , lets weigh up the situation .. He signs for Celtic - 'oh well he was w**k anyway'.. He signs for us - if he doesn't score in the first twenty minutes of his debut , Sammon will no longer be number one 'hate target'.. the 'plus' side of him coming here , is he's more likely to get into the Prem with Derby than he would with Celtic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffy Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 COUNTY. dead. I think it's his comeback for County supporters constantly referring to Dundee Utd as "Dundee". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I think this link with Celtic is pure rumour, it's just tw*tter chat. There's no link between Russell and Celtic on sky or BBC on any reputable site no stone cold facts! It's not entirely rumour: Lennon has also confirmed he remains in the hunt for United hitman Russell. The Arabs have agreed a fee with Derby for the 23-year-old Scotland ace, who wants time to consider his options. Lennon added: “We like Russell as a player and always have done. We are monitoring the situation at the minute.” And that's a direct quote from the manager. http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/4955568/Hoops-eye-moves-for-Rich-n-Russell.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 It's not entirely rumour: Lennon has also confirmed he remains in the hunt for United hitman Russell. The Arabs have agreed a fee with Derby for the 23-year-old Scotland ace, who wants time to consider his options. Lennon added: “We like Russell as a player and always have done. We are monitoring the situation at the minute.” And that's a direct quote from the manager. http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/4955568/Hoops-eye-moves-for-Rich-n-Russell.html From an article before all this was announced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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