Sexton Hardcastle Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/Real-Madrid-39want-Fletcher39.4144427.jp Are they actually being serious? This has been rumbling on for ages now. Put the boy out of his missery and tell him he'l end up at the old firm within 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/Real-Madrid-39want-Fletcher39.4144427.jp Are they actually being serious? This has been rumbling on for ages now. Put the boy out of his missery and tell him he'l end up at the old firm within 2 years. the delusion is being re enforced by the EEN , bench warmer at one of the ugly sisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It will never stop.He'll be plying his trade at 33-34yrs and on the verge of a move to Cowdenbeath or something and the the EEN will have the story "Steven Fletcher once linked to a move to Real Madrid in talks with Beath" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend01 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Think back 2 years ago. We thought Clum was better then Fletcher....How time change.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It'll be Real Madrid B. The same situation as when Robert Snodgrass turned down 'Barcelona' to stay at Livi. And the same situation as when Hearts signed ex-'Barcelona' youngster Juanjo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Mixu says Fletch is going nowhere. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football-news/scottish-football/spl-football/hibs-fc/2008/06/04/hibs-look-to-hang-onto-steven-fletcher-and-yves-ma-kalambay-86908-20594147/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Think back 2 years ago. We thought Clum was better then Fletcher....How time change.... Did we ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It'll be Real Madrid B. The same situation as when Robert Snodgrass turned down 'Barcelona' to stay at Livi. And the same situation as when Hearts signed ex-'Barcelona' youngster Juanjo. Juanjo played for Barcelona's first team.Don't know how many games he got mind you probably just the one or two and it was before Barca were the force they were now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Schuster and Calderon having a conversation. Calderon " this is no good we are just getting nowhere with this Ronaldo deal " Schuster " what about this wonder kid Fletcher " Calderon " the one that plays for the team that taught Brazil how to play football " Schuster " yeah that's the one but they don't play like Brazil now because they have that fella with the pumpkin head in charge " Calderon " ah that's right pumpkin head.Ok we will go full out to bring this Scottish sensation to Madrid,afer all we promised the fans a superstar and if we market this right we could sell thousands of Jimmy hats aswell " Schuster " brilliant i'll arrange for a english and spannish teacher right away " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Schuster and Calderon having a conversation. Calderon " this is no good we are just getting nowhere with this Ronaldo deal " Schuster " what about this wonder kid Fletcher " Calderon " the one that plays for the team that taught Brazil how to play football " Schuster " yeah that's the one but they don't play like Brazil now because they have that fella with the pumpkin head in charge " Calderon " ah that's right pumpkin head.Ok we will go full out to bring this Scottish sensation to Madrid,afer all we promised the fans a superstar and if we market this right we could sell thousands of Jimmy hats aswell " Schuster " brilliant i'll arrange for a english and spannish teacher right away " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samster Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I personally think Fletcher is an excellent player and we're too quick in Scotland to put good players down. I don't know if there's much in this Real Madrid story but if it's true then good luck to the boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I personally think Fletcher is an excellent player and we're too quick in Scotland to put good players down. I don't know if there's much in this Real Madrid story but if it's true then good luck to the boy. THing is, i think moving to REal Madrid would be the worst thing he could ever do. Although it has been reported that the send him out on loan straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBalboa Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 THing is, i think moving to REal Madrid would be the worst thing he could ever do. Although it has been reported that the send him out on loan straight away. It could also be brilliant. Working with amazing coaches and players, and in a different enviroment completely. If it doesnt work out then he will always have that experience and that would be brilliant for any player to have. Especially a young Scottish lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 THing is, i think moving to REal Madrid would be the worst thing he could ever do. Although it has been reported that the send him out on loan straight away. It could also be brilliant. Working with amazing coaches and players, and in a different enviroment completely. If it doesnt work out then he will always have that experience and that would be brilliant for any player to have. Especially a young Scottish lad. Can understand both sides, but its really one of these things that you need to wait and see. He could develop massively over there, or he could become "over-awed". Decent player and good luck to him if he goes. Make it easier to support him in a Scotland shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It could also be brilliant. Working with amazing coaches and players, and in a different enviroment completely. If it doesnt work out then he will always have that experience and that would be brilliant for any player to have. Especially a young Scottish lad. think it would be an amazing move for Fletch and Scotlandif he was bought by Real Madrid, it could almost give a signal to the rest of Europe that Scottish players are worth purchasing again. So I have no problems with Flech going to Real, the problem I have is I dont think there is any truth in these stories except from Real had a look at him in the U19 Euro championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makween Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 There's no point in debating this, as it'll never in a million years ever happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 what it needs is someone to say.."il eat my hat if he signs for them". Whose got a hat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick 21 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 My Spanish ain`t great, however 6.5 million Euro`s sounds nice to me. (approx ?5M) I`d say it was deffo ON! http://www.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/real_madrid/es/desarrollo/1131165.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBalboa Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 think it would be an amazing move for Fletch and Scotlandif he was bought by Real Madrid, it could almost give a signal to the rest of Europe that Scottish players are worth purchasing again. So I have no problems with Flech going to Real, the problem I have is I dont think there is any truth in these stories except from Real had a look at him in the U19 Euro championships. There has been direct quotes from Real's scout a few months back and who knows what goes on behind closed doors. I reckon he would be a perfect foil for Ronaldo if he moves there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 There has been direct quotes from Real's scout a few months back and who knows what goes on behind closed doors. I reckon he would be a perfect foil for Ronaldo if he moves there too. :107years: in a row - what a jolly good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 There has been direct quotes from Real's scout a few months back and who knows what goes on behind closed doors. I reckon he would be a perfect foil for Ronaldo if he moves there too. :107years: in a row - what a jolly good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makween Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 what it needs is someone to say.."il eat my hat if he signs for them". Whose got a hat ? On another forum, I promised to post a video of myself being taken roughly by a horse if he signed for Real Madrid. Beat that, lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 On another forum, I promised to post a video of myself being taken roughly by a horse if he signed for Real Madrid. Beat that, lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 On another forum, I promised to post a video of myself being taken roughly by a horse if he signed for Real Madrid. Beat that, lads. http://www.sarahjessicaparkerlookslikeahorse.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick 21 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 On another forum, I promised to post a video of myself being taken roughly by a horse if he signed for Real Madrid. Beat that, lads. Sore bums and hat indigestion predicted then. I`ll show you all again. Dated today. http://www.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/real_madrid/es/desarrollo/1131165.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 is the the madrid evening news by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makween Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Sore bums and hat indigestion predicted then. I`ll show you all again. Dated today. http://www.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/real_madrid/es/desarrollo/1131165.html "The Scottish Sun newspaper says that the white club (Real Madrid) have opened negotiations with Hibs" Guess I'd better dig out the camcorder, it's definitely true now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBalboa Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 :107years: in a row - what a jolly good show. Randomness but...o....k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I personally think Fletcher is an excellent player and we're too quick in Scotland to put good players down. I don't know if there's much in this Real Madrid story but if it's true then good luck to the boy. It fits in with the scottish psyche tho. "we're just a tiny wee country, pity us. We could never be good enough, always second best!" Real Madrid have players from signed players from all over the world ffs why not Scotland? I would love a Scottish player to move to a genuinely massive team AND be a success. Even if he is a jug-eared baldy hobo. Colincameronspenalty - How would it be the worst thing he could ever do? I think its a glorious chance to make some money, see a far superior city to Edinburgh and learn another language (not that the hobo would take the chance to do anything useful apart from make money!). Besides playing with/against some of the best players in the world what does he have to lose? As prev mentioned if it goes tits up he comes home to the old firm a better and richer player after a season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynecastle Valhalla Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It could also be brilliant. Working with amazing coaches and players, and in a different enviroment completely. If it doesnt work out then he will always have that experience and that would be brilliant for any player to have. Especially a young Scottish lad. Agree whole-heartedly the same thing happened to robbie keane at inter and it made him the player he is today. by the way fletcher was always better than elliot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makween Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It fits in with the scottish psyche tho. "we're just a tiny wee country, pity us. We could never be good enough, always second best!" Real Madrid have players from signed players from all over the world ffs why not Scotland? I would love a Scottish player to move to a genuinely massive team AND be a success. Even if he is a jug-eared baldy hobo. Colincameronspenalty - How would it be the worst thing he could ever do? I think its a glorious chance to make some money, see a far superior city to Edinburgh and learn another language (not that the hobo would take the chance to do anything useful apart from make money!). Besides playing with/against some of the best players in the world what does he have to lose? As prev mentioned if it goes tits up he comes home to the old firm a better and richer player after a season You're right! Raul's getting on a bit, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 No chance, no way, surely not, Hibs to Real, never... right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy52 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 There has been direct quotes from Real's scout a few months back and who knows what goes on behind closed doors. I reckon he would be a perfect foil for Ronaldo if he moves there too. I hope you mean 'tin foil' for his baked tatties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I hope you mean 'tin foil' for his baked tatties Wrong Ronaldo me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I personally think Fletcher is an excellent player and we're too quick in Scotland to put good players down. I don't know if there's much in this Real Madrid story but if it's true then good luck to the boy. These clubs in Europe must be desperate! Think back 25 years ago when the "big five" teams all had a 20plus goalscorer in their team, McAvennie at Celtic, Robertson at Hearts, McCoist at Rangers, Eric Black at Aberdeen and Paul Sturrock at Dundee Utd. Madrid wouldn't look twice at these players back then, they must be in some mess nowadays if they want Fletcher! Standards are getting poorer every season in Europe, you can see that when a club like Rangers can get to a Final. He'd never get a game for them anyway, they'll loan him out then sell him to the highest bidder in the Championship or lower Premiership team, it's getting to the silly season again for reporters as they've nowt to write about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Think back 2 years ago. We thought Clum was better then Fletcher....How time change.... :hobofish::hobofish::hobofish: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBalboa Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 These clubs in Europe must be desperate! Think back 25 years ago when the "big five" teams all had a 20plus goalscorer in their team, McAvennie at Celtic, Robertson at Hearts, McCoist at Rangers, Eric Black at Aberdeen and Paul Sturrock at Dundee Utd. Madrid wouldn't look twice at these players back then, they must be in some mess nowadays if they want Fletcher! Standards are getting poorer every season in Europe, you can see that when a club like Rangers can get to a Final. He'd never get a game for them anyway, they'll loan him out then sell him to the highest bidder in the Championship or lower Premiership team, it's getting to the silly season again for reporters as they've nowt to write about! What defeatest attitude to have like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 These clubs in Europe must be desperate! Think back 25 years ago when the "big five" teams all had a 20plus goalscorer in their team, McAvennie at Celtic, Robertson at Hearts, McCoist at Rangers, Eric Black at Aberdeen and Paul Sturrock at Dundee Utd. Madrid wouldn't look twice at these players back then, they must be in some mess nowadays if they want Fletcher! Standards are getting poorer every season in Europe, you can see that when a club like Rangers can get to a Final. He'd never get a game for them anyway, they'll loan him out then sell him to the highest bidder in the Championship or lower Premiership team, it's getting to the silly season again for reporters as they've nowt to write about! My view on it is that if Real Madrid actully buy him then they will have obviously choosen him as their scouts have seen something they like. It could be that they feel he is not getting the right coaching at hibs and moving to spain will unleash this from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Fair play to the boy if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 These clubs in Europe must be desperate! Think back 25 years ago when the "big five" teams all had a 20plus goalscorer in their team, McAvennie at Celtic, Robertson at Hearts, McCoist at Rangers, Eric Black at Aberdeen and Paul Sturrock at Dundee Utd. Madrid wouldn't look twice at these players back then, they must be in some mess nowadays if they want Fletcher! Standards are getting poorer every season in Europe, you can see that when a club like Rangers can get to a Final. He'd never get a game for them anyway, they'll loan him out then sell him to the highest bidder in the Championship or lower Premiership team, it's getting to the silly season again for reporters as they've nowt to write about! So basically the standard of football these days is lower than 20 years ago? Forgive me if I think your talking pish. The technique of almost every player is far better than 20 years ago, the game is faster and players are proper athletes (most of them!). The UEFA cup has certainly devalued, hence the Rankgers, but I believe Madrid are only looking at folk like Fletcher for the cheapness. Sweden continually produce outstanding talent at rock bottom prices. Scotland as an overall nation (as in population, size etc not the people or culture) are very similar to the swedes. Plus he had an outstanding under 19s tournament with Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 So basically the standard of football these days is lower than 20 years ago? Forgive me if I think your talking pish. The technique of almost every player is far better than 20 years ago, the game is faster and players are proper athletes (most of them!). The UEFA cup has certainly devalued, hence the Rankgers, but I believe Madrid are only looking at folk like Fletcher for the cheapness. Sweden continually produce outstanding talent at rock bottom prices. Scotland as an overall nation (as in population, size etc not the people or culture) are very similar to the swedes. Plus he had an outstanding under 19s tournament with Scotland. U-19's tournament was 2 years ago.Fletcher is nowhere near the player that Bojan is at Barca and Bojan is about 3 years younger than him.Fletcher is a good young scottish player nothing more.I have never seen anything in Fletcher that has made me think wow this lad is something else and im sorry that's what you need if your a young player at these mega clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans von Luck Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Think back 2 years ago. We thought Clum was better then Fletcher....How time change.... Yea was that not a gay dancing thread though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbroxup Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/Real-Madrid-39want-Fletcher39.4144427.jp Are they actually being serious? This has been rumbling on for ages now. Put the boy out of his missery and tell him he'l end up at the old firm within 2 years. Absolutely 100% Real. he will play for the undercard Real Zaraggosa(spelling ??) . Note turkish champs fancy Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Absolutely 100% Real. he will play for the undercard Real Zaraggosa(spelling ??) . Note turkish champs fancy Driver Zaragoza have Diego Milito and Sergio Garcia upfront, an Argentinian international and a current Spanish international striker, Fletchers got no chance of displacing either. Even as back up they've got Ewerton and Ricardo Oliveira both of whom have played for Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbroxup Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Zaragoza have Diego Milito and Sergio Garcia upfront, an Argentinian international and a current Spanish international striker, Fletchers got no chance of displacing either. Even as back up they've got Ewerton and Ricardo Oliveira both of whom have played for Brazil. Noted but Fletcher is definately going to this undersquad. Ronaldo to Real Madrid Mcgee to Celtic Driver to Galatasary or Man City Anything Else you want to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Noted but Fletcher is definately going to this undersquad.Ronaldo to Real Madrid Mcgee to Celtic Driver to Galatasary or Man City Anything Else you want to know Who's the new manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Noted but Fletcher is definately going to this undersquad.Ronaldo to Real Madrid Mcgee to Celtic Driver to Galatasary or Man City Anything Else you want to know Zaragoza are nothing to do with Real.Real's B team is Castilla and B teams cannot play in La Liga top flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbroxup Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Who's the new manager? Steve Frail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think there is roughly 100 strikers better than Fletcher in Europe. I think that says it all. Kris Boyd to Real Madrid any one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbroxup Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think there is roughly 100 strikers better than Fletcher in Europe. I think that says it all. Kris Boyd to Real Madrid any one? No chance but Fletcher keeps improving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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