Matt Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 DUO IN FOR BYRAM Sky sources understand West Ham have matched Everton's offer for Leeds United defender Sam Byram and it's now down to the player himself to decide where he goes. Everton remain hopeful of concluding a deal for the 22-year-old, who did feature in Leeds' squad on Saturday but did train today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 He hasn't decided yet and even though he supposedly supports the hammers, I still think he will sign for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 BREAKING NEWS Sky sources: Leeds defender Sam Byram will not be joining Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 well here is where RM shows his scouting nous and pulls in some other young fella for even cheaper and he goes on to be even better than byram. i got faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Greg O'Keeffe from The Echo says he's gone to West Ham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I won't blame the lad for going to the club he supports. Shame though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Fourth Officials credibility takes another hit. They've probably deleted the tweet saying it was a done deal. I used to look at that account religiously but now I don't bother. Just full of them calling people nonces for questioning them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Is anyone really that arsed??? I'm not. He may turn out decent but meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Is anyone really that arsed??? I'm not. He may turn out decent but meh. As much as I rate him and wanted him here, no. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3405518/West-Ham-sign-Sam-Byram-3-7m-Leeds-owner-Massimo-Cellino-admits-right-chose-Hammers-Everton.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ultimately the lure of first team football and the chance to play for the club he supports won out. He may go on to be a very good player but there is always a bit of extra pressure when you play for the club you support, so he could go either way. Ultimately I am not too disappointed as Seamus was always going to get his place back when fit and he may have thought he would be in the same situation as Garbutt. I would much rather us use the cash to go towards a forward or playmaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Short term I'm not bothered, would've been a good addition long term though which is disappointing. Still, going to the club he supports with better chance of immediate first team footbal in the EPL, can't begrudge the lad that. Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Yeh pretty much he's from Essex so a southerner. I'm pretty sure they'll have offered him more wages to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 He will get a game there. Obviously Leeds leaked our involvement. Good luck to him it's his loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Don't want anyone who doesn't want to be at the club. Time will tell whether his decision is right, but if he's a West Ham supporter then it's a no-brainer. Matt, Romey 1878 and chicagoblue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Fourth Officials credibility takes another hit. They've probably deleted the tweet saying it was a done deal. I used to look at that account religiously but now I don't bother. Just full of them calling people nonces for questioning them. In their defence, it does seem he'd 'agreed terms' with us... think we just forgot to get him to sign the contract. Maybe the infamous 'contract nonce' was busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 In their defence, it does seem he'd 'agreed terms' with us... think we just forgot to get him to sign the contract. Maybe the infamous 'contract nonce' was busy! They said he'd signed for us. They have no defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogs Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 We still need a RB. We've needed one more or less since Martinez arrived so I'd hope he had someone else lined up before Feb 1st. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makis Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 So, that's the third player in a year that thought West Ham is a better proposition than Everton and people are not arsed? Now we are not just behind the usual suspects and Spurs, West Ham is also more attractive. What next, Southampton and Stoke? Fourth Official, btw, is just a blarg account these days. If you are still stupid enough to follow it, just stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 So, that's the third player in a year that thought West Ham is a better proposition than Everton and people are not arsed? Now we are not just behind the usual suspects and Spurs, West Ham is also more attractive. What next, Southampton and Stoke? Fourth Official, btw, is just a blarg account these days. If you are still stupid enough to follow it, just stop. He chose to play for the club he supports and doesn't have the stomach to fight for a first team spot. His loss, not ours really. Matt and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Leeds aren't very happy about the turn of events. West Ham's bid is lower than ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makis Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 He chose to play for the club he supports and doesn't have the stomach to fight for a first team spot. His loss, not ours really. Not the point. Players prefer WHU to us but people keep thinking it doesn't matter. How many players do WHU need to grab before you realise they are actually considered a better prospect by the players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Not the point. Players prefer WHU to us but people keep thinking it doesn't matter. How many players do WHU need to grab before you realise they are actually considered a better prospect by the players? In this case, it's entirely the point. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 And a better chance of playing in Europe next season. Don't blame the lad to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 + London + Billic + Potentially, Europe football + Boyhood fan + Prospects (new stadium etc) Don't blame him really. Is it annoying? Yes. Is there much more we can do? No. People forgetting we DO have a backup RB? Out on loan currently, Felipe Mattioni. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Leeds aren't very happy about the turn of events. West Ham's bid is lower than ours. They shouldn't have accepted it then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 They shouldn't have accepted it then! By the sounds of it they've had to - Byram has heard of their interest and probably said he'll only go there. They'd get less if they forced him to stay and let it go to a tribunal in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 i just wonder what descision Byram might have made if we were third or fourth n the league and WHU were a few places below us? All those draws that should have been wins may well be costing us more than points and league places. Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/revealed-everton-missed-out-sam-10756123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 i just wonder what descision Byram might have made if we were third or fourth n the league and WHU were a few places below us? All those draws that should have been wins may well be costing us more than points and league places. Very sad. I really do believe its as simple as West Ham offering him first team football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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