URGENT!! Jon McKain to Alnassr Club, Saud

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I don't think this is good at all.

I get the feeling that Terry is just trying to stay afloat.

Sell off our good players (Mckain + maybe more)

Buy crap (Mcallister + more)

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

HUGE stretch. That is Diego's Son level conspiracy.

McKain is going because he's going to be paid three or four times more than we can pay him under the cap and keep a competitive squad.

It's one player not some wholesale sell-off. Let's wait and wee what happens with the Midfielder, Striker and replacement for him before we start seeing conspiracies.
Hard News2010-06-17 16:55:39

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Its just a hunch. I'm willing to bet we aren't going to pick up any solid players like ifill or even greenacre though.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Just saw article... Gutted

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Good luck Jon, you have been a good friend and 'servant' for the Phoenix. You worked hard for us and we wish you well.

I hope you find a welcoming, friendly and professional environment in Saudi.

Ah McKain, we won't see you again ...

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Someone should set Jon up with a blog on this site, ala Greenacre, so we can see how he settles into his new team/league and surroundings.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

...and so that when he doesn't he can come back on a free

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Therk wrote:

I don't think this is good at all.

I get the feeling that Terry is just trying to stay afloat.

Sell off our good players (Mckain + maybe more)

Buy crap (Mcallister + more)

Not the reason. Good deal for Jon and we (sorry I still say we) would never stand in a players way to make better money. Please note that this is not WPX selling players to stay afloat. It is great to see that overseas club are looking at WPX players which means we have a come a long way in 3 years. PS: Macallister will be very good this year once he gets fit.

NB: These comments are comments made by me as a WPX fan and not as an offiical from the club.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Thanks, Tony. With that post you've dispelled not only the "Terry frantically selling players to pay his rates bill" rumor, but the "Tony P left because of a feud with Terry" rumor.

Also: the fact that McKain has been turning out in pre-season games at awful hours on boggy club grounds shows that he's obviously not got a problem with the Nix.
Doloras2010-06-17 18:58:31

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

And the fact that he recently signed a two year extension.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

On FM I sold him for AU$3M. I would be disappointed if he was sold for less because I would say FM is pretty realistic.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Bullion wrote:

Someone should set Jon up with a blog on this site, ala Greenacre, so we can see how he settles into his new team/league and surroundings.

Don't worry, the OP's 'underdog' office source can keep us up to date with the contract details, all the comings and going at the new club ...

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah alright, but I sold Mully to a Championship club for 500k...

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Doloras wrote:

Crikey Tony P! Spoil a good knitting circle opportunity why don't you?

That explanation is just way too plausible that I refuse to believe it. I can't believe I've just renewed our membership when the club is obviously doomed and secret fire-sales are happening - probably at this very moment.

Edit: these comments are made by me as an amateur crochet enthusiast and not as an honest kiwi ACFC fan.

Junior822010-06-17 19:22:54

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Mr_Incredible wrote:

On FM I sold him for AU$3M. I would be disappointed if he was sold for less because I would say FM is pretty realistic.

LOL

Virtually perfect response

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Sad to see him go, but confident in Siggy to step up and fill his boots.

When the Saudi's find some Brazilian with an asian passport and let him go, hopefully he will come back.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

...and so that when he doesn't he can come back on a freeï¿½

Not if the Danny Allsopp situation is anything to go by - he wont want to come back because of tax laws in NZ?

a.haak

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Saw the report on TV this afternoon.
It is a huge loss, and we need to act very quickly.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

cheers Tony P - you make a bloody good fan as well as a stunning ex ceo - despite your ring of dirt decision ;)

but to the mckain business - big loss, but if some of the dosh goes back into the club then that has to be a good thing

some great memories of mckain not least his goal scoring flurry at the end of the season and the completely justified round of applause he got during the play-off after being sent-off

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Leggy wrote:

Saw the report on TV this afternoon.
It is a huge loss, and we need to act very quickly.

relax

You know we belong together...

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Oska wrote:

Leggy wrote:

Saw the report on TV this afternoon.
It is a huge loss, and we need to act very quickly.

relax

don't do it.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

When you want to go to it

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Doloras2010-06-18 09:36:05

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This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Doloras wrote:

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

cronus wrote:

Bullion wrote:

Someone should set Jon up with a blog on this site, ala Greenacre, so we can see how he settles into his new team/league and surroundings.

Don't worry, the OP's 'underdog' office source can keep us up to date with the contract details, all the comings and going at the new club ...

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Jon is in the middle!

(welcome to the pleasure dome)

Junior822010-06-18 12:44:32

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Very sad to see him go but fantastic for Jon.
We loved him while he was with us and there's no point getting upset about him wanting to further his career.
We will always have a place in our hearts (and our squad) for you.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

Jon is in the middle!

(welcome to the pleasure dome)

Shooting Stars never stop

Even when they reach the Top!

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

C-Diddy wrote:

Junior82 wrote:

Jon is in the middle!

(welcome to the pleasure dome)

Shooting Stars never stop

Even when they reach the Top!

You fit me like a glove, my love
My little puppet glove

Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009
This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

so do we know how much dosh we made from the sale?

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

This is only the first take..much more to come..soon

See ya

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

You're right,that was Urgent with a capital everything.

Allegedly

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I thought SA was South Africa... Saudi need a new one I think.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Oh McKain, you've done it again!

When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

can we just have one thread about Jon McKain?

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

it looks like he's been kidnapped! ahaah

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

That is the worst t-shirt I have ever seen.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

McKain is gonna be back within a few weeks if you keep handing him t-shirts like that

Pic is hilarious btw, thanks

a.haak

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Funniest thread ever. I want the t-shirt!

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Is that the team strip? nice, might MAKE one

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