541ntees Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Working alongside maclean will improve his 1st touch . Its refreshing to see a striker just run atthe goal and shoot whenever he can. Posh have scored 9 in their last 2 so he May struggle to get in the team. Don't underestimate the power of playing for the close u support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglesdavidson Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Much much improved on the player who left on loan a couple of seasons ago. Still very poor off the ball as mentioned and his touch isn't great. I think for his career he'd be better staying and getting some decent level football under his belt. I really hope he keeps his feet on the ground. Going by those ridiculous free kicks on Thursday night he's starting to believe the hype. Hopefully that is not the case though. Still pretty raw but the potential is there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete1967 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hope all this transfer talk haven't unerved Stevie how can he focus on playing while there's discussions going on stanley saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Center Half Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hope all this transfer talk haven't unerved Stevie how can he focus on playing while there's discussions going on Do you mean like when Keigan Parker was getting linked with Liverpool and Celtic unnerved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete1967 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 He s only got 1 year deal with saints hence the poshes paltry offer(100k possibly?,) Can anyone see them increasing there offer to say 500k, prob 300k max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Peterborough chairman has tweeted that they are not buying Stevy May, Darragh MacAnthony @DMAC102 16m @LordyGibs @pjobrien14 Peterborough United are not buying Stevie May. Cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Good. He's a saintee, he hates the f*****g Dundee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 bolton had a scout at the rosenborg game and may was among the players he was watching Pretty sure they were casting an eye over Craig Beattie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Wallace Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I wouldn't mind if he left for Bolton or similar, but Peterborough United? **** off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Peterborough chairman has tweeted that they are not buying Stevy May, Darragh MacAnthony @DMAC102 16m @LordyGibs @pjobrien14 Peterborough United are not buying Stevie May. Cheers!! Big fat fry was probably the one who told the media that they had bidded for him though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 On the highlights, during the first half shot he had...his first touch was sublime...it was his shot that was shite (left foot). Though i have seen him score with his left before. ex-montrosesaintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 his first touch when he knocked it round that Minsk donkey before he got chopped down was something special as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scobby_SJFC Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Fine line between getting a good price and him walking away for free in the summer, i would hiope Stevie would show some loyalty as we have stood by him for a number of years Edited August 12, 2013 by Scobby_SJFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Super Trooper+ Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I don't see a problem with his first touch, it maybe only looks bad because we've got used to maclean who has one of the best touch's of any player we've had for a while. As previously mentioned by others my biggest concern would be how often he goes down and him potentially 'believing the hype'. It now seems the move wont materialise but I was actually at the posh game on Saturday and don't think he'd be geting a look in anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I have said previously, and will say again, May still has a lot to learn and certain aspects of his game still undoubtedly need to improve and mature if he is going to reach the potential that many believe him to have. I don't think that this deal will ever happen, but if it did, it could go many ways. If he leaves, we might still have a great season and the sale would be seen as wise. If we don't sell, and have an average season, then lose him for nothing, then people will say with hindsight we should have cashed in. Whatever happens, you can never run all the scenarious in tandem to see what was the best move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CunninghamVideo Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 would he still go for nothing since he was with Saints as a youth? surely there's some sort of tribunal system in place for such a transfer since he's under 23 or whatever it is. or is that system no longer in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 would he still go for nothing since he was with Saints as a youth? surely there's some sort of tribunal system in place for such a transfer since he's under 23 or whatever it is. or is that system no longer in place? TBH, I don't fully undertand the whole 'development' fee thing Many on here think that if he does leave when his contract expires at the end of this season, then we will be entitled to a development fee. But I have also read that that might not be the case. Never mind my understanding, I guess it is something that the club need to be sure on as it will affect any future decisions I would imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad saints fan Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 In my opinion we shouldn't be so keen to sell Stevie for cash at the first club that come calling. For years we've barely produced any youngsters even capable of a run in the 1st team, now we have Stevie who in my opinion has the potential to become one of the best strikers in the country. We've heard for years that the club can't keep throwing away money, we sign multiple players, spend hundreds of thousands, even millions on wages and we don't sell a single one to get any money back...this trend cannot continue!! It's a big part of why Scottish football is in a mess, players get 1 year deals, play well enough to attract bigger clubs down south and then leave for nothing or a very very small fee. Imagine what would happen to Stevie's value if he was responsible for getting us back into Europe or to a cup final this season! I would be absolutely gutted if we just had to settle for a development fee (do they even come into play if he goes to England?). If I was the Saints board, I would be getting Stevie and his agent in for talks NOW! Offer him a 2 year contract extension with a release clause that allows him to go if a club from Championship level and upwards come in for him with an offer above an agreed fee between Stevie and the club. I would hope being a local lad and a Saints fan that Stevie would respect the club for what they've done for him and sign on knowing that he leaves us with a respectable financial reward and not just pennies. Has it occurred to anyone that Stevie might not want to leave just now? I know he only signed a one year deal, but I was under the impression that this was so he had a get out plan if we didn't keep to our word and give him a chance in the first team. I just hope Stevie has good people around him who could say, what harm could another season or two do in the Scottish Premiership? Stevie could go to England this month or in January and settle for a place in a team like Peterborough who with no disrespect aren't a "big club", but IMO this would be before his real potential has been fully realised. Or he could get another season or two in the SPL, play nearly every game, score as many goals as he possibly can, potentially take us to Hampden or back into Europe and his value and reputation could soar! He could be looking at being in a better position than McCarthy and McArthur for example, who weren't exactly setting the heather alight in our top league yet still managed to get a club in far stronger position than Peterborough. Then when you look at the fees they went for McCarthy at £1.2m and McArthur at £500k, surely a high scoring Stevie May in a team achieving at least the same as we did last season...just has to be worth around the £1m mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barty1884 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 TBH, I don't fully undertand the whole 'development' fee thing Many on here think that if he does leave when his contract expires at the end of this season, then we will be entitled to a development fee. But I have also read that that might not be the case. Never mind my understanding, I guess it is something that the club need to be sure on as it will affect any future decisions I would imagine Not 100% sure on it myself, but I believe we need to offer a contract to Stevie (on the same, or better terms) before his contract expires to be entitled to a development fee. If a club don't offer anything, it is implied they do not wish to keep them on (regardless of whether the player states they won't be re-signing). That's my understanding anyway. How the 'fee' is calculated, is another question altogether though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Goran Stanic Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 His first touch is decent and his off the ball running and movement is first class. Bev Callard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjfc99 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 They are still after him, despite the Chairman's tweet last night. http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/posh-still-keen-on-celebrating-a-may-day-1-5377378 We'll be screwed if he goes now, as we are already lacking a striker as it is, and with only a couple weeks of window, won't be easy to find someone. As has been said, it would be good if the club could get him signed on an extension, even on top wages, knowing that it will be repaid in time, as you would imagine more goals will command a bigger fee - perhaps from a desperate English championship club come January. Signing on and Scotland appearance clauses are a must to ensure we can get money down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Is tapping up allowed now or is this called a 'Fry up'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truefaith Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) One thing that's beginning to irritate me - and is consistent in the comments below all these stories about our managers or players going south - is the condescending disregard for our league (would they say the same about, say, the Norwegian League?) and, more troubling, the casual racism that creeps in and goes unchecked. I suppose the solution is to stop reading comments. Edited August 12, 2013 by truefaith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Callard Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Is tapping up allowed now or is this called a 'Fry up'? why do you care? you told everyone may was crap all summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I agree with a lot of the above. Important thing is we get value for Money when he does leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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