Eh !!?? It wasn't me making things up, he was genuinely uninterested on signing for West ham last saturday. Obviously something has turned his head , no idea what .........................

My brother who ridiculously is a West Ham fan on Konchesky His passing is very very poor and his crossing is also cr*p.....When he gets the ball he just lumps it forward....... Good defender and an excellent engine he just has no ability......

Looks like deal will only go through if we get Konchesky

Least Vegas is on the mend ..............

This would definitely be an agent inspired move if it came off. He rolled his eyes and actually said "No chance" when I mentioned West ham to him. Looks like they are offering him the money we wouldn't even consider and his agent has recomended the move to him

Lets cut out the ignorance and realise that this is Lucas Neill's agent trying to get the best deal he can for the player. It appears he wants to sign for Liverpool and like any agent would he's trying to match the offers he already has on the table from other clubs. Why slag Lucas for negotiating his salary with his prospective employer ?

Looking forward to reading Bruce and Allardyce's comments on the transfer.

Vegas isn't too bad, lucas wrapped the paw in a bandage and tied it on with a little bag and string. I'll keep you updated ........

Not with regard to staying, no. He feels like he's been poorly treated by the board and the differences are ireconcilable

Thanks for the 'Gobshite' label Scotty, love you too. "offered me a bit of sugar" ?? It wasn't an interview just a casual chat, we spoke more about my 9 week old labrador and the cut on his dog's paw !

Thats what has been reported but Lucas specifically said there has been nothing new on the table since last January. I asked him why the stories then, and he said they have to say these things to the fans. He said the truth will come out after he leaves. Am shocked about the lack of concern for Vegas' paw !

I asked him that Bobby and he doesn't see it happening. The Board have told him/his agent what they are doing. Hee gave me the impresssion he is very unhappy with the Board telling lies in the press about new deals being offered and he says it has resulted in him being booed. He said he made the gesture after he scored because no player should get booed as it affects the team. The other shattering news is that his dog, Vegas, has cut its paw on some barbed wire ! Exactly the point I made to him, and he just shook his head and said he also doesnt understand it.

I doubt Lucas would lie to me, no reason to, but he clearly stated three times that they haven't been to him with a contract offer since last January. When I said I cant believe it, he said "Well there you go, people dont know the truth" He said he was suprised they didnt offer him something as well. I can only think it has something to do with the pay structure I did sort of and he just said "Its not going to happen"

I was suprised so I asked him about three times but he was adamant that they haven't offered him more money and nothing new in a year. He said the stories about contract offers are not true and the truth will come out later. Talking to him you could understand why he was after a move, he doesn't like the Board one bit.

Been chatting to Lucas this morning. Some interesting snippets He laughed at the prospect of West Ham - " No way mate" He hasnt been offered a contract since January 2006 and was offered the same money over a longer deal. He personally doesn't mind being booed but the rest of the team do and it affects them He doesn't think we should sign Dunny cos he's not fit and easily picks up injuries Laughed at the Damien Duff/Mytton Fold story Has no ideaif he's staying or leaving but says it looks like he could be staying till May Also has no idea if he's starting or is captain today Says the Board have told him they will not pay silly money and wont even negotiate with his agent

It is true unfortunately. Lucas Neill told me today, he snapped his knee in training yesterday though it hasn't been diagnosed yet. When i asked him if he's out for the season he said "And some more" he said he was looking really good in training as well

Complete and utter, undiluted Bull. Yet again Lucas fills in on the opposite flank to which he is accustomed in a game where he was undoubtably under outside pressures, and he comes through it in his usual professional manner, working his socks off and contributing to an outstanding clean sheet for the defenders, and the word you use is 'disgusting'. Do you care to give me a list of full backs who can perform as well as he does at right back, centre half and left back ? He again has proved to be a thorough professional and whether he goes next week or next year, the effort and comittment our leader sowed on that pitch today cannot be questioned by anyone with at least half a brain. Never read such narrow minded, insulting rubbish in years.

Depends really whether a deal has already been struck. if not then he should play. As we stand he may well be staying untill the summer or may even join another club. Don't forget its down to MH whether he joins Liverpool in January or not.

Don't delude yourself. Those of you giving Lucas a hard time remind me of spotty fifth formers who can't get over their girlfriends finishing with them for someone better looking. Get over it and move on, and don't go round calling her a slapper.

Agree with Tris that this is an excellent, considered post. What right has anyone on here or in the crowd got to castigate a true 100% honest professional of making a career move that suits his high ambitions. He knows if he doesn't play for a big club now, he never will. Some people are so up their own backsides with their elevated opinions of others its incredible. Let Lucas move on, thank him for his service as well as his honesty and wish him the best. I am more dissapointed than anyone about Luca's departure, I consider him one of the most complete defenders in the Premiership, hom many others can play right along the back four ? I only hope MH can discover another Lucas Neill for £700,000.

The reason, Bryan, was I was wondering whether it was really worth posting in case the dull sister's cousin's milkman's dog gags came out again. So when they did you can imagine what I thought. The only thing that winds me up more is people referring to Chelsea as Chelski. Anyhow, no worries, apologies for my terrible language. Ray-Von, thanks for your post.

--> QUOTE(Ste B @ Dec 14 2006, 13:01 ) 467897[/snapback] Ignore them Brownie. I think the problem is that its hardly a secret now as theres so many different sources saying the same thing. I have however heard it from a couple who are normally accurate (including brownie), so theres a good chance this will happen I should have Ste, I know. But you hear something which is both interesting and genuine, post it and a couple of smart alecs (self censored) produce a couple of dull predictable gags. Winds me up, and puts others off posting

What a couple of **very naughty boys. Mate of mine has a chat with a player we are strongly rumoured to sign, he confirms this directly, I post the contents of the conversation and you get a couple of smart arses with incredibly witty replies. ** very naughty word removed

Mate of mine who does match reports for every Birmingham game for a website rang me last night to say he'd had a chat with David Dunn yesterday. He said he wasnt playing because he has agreed a move back to Rovers and neither him or Birmingham want to risk it failing due to another injury. He cant wait to come back, is signing a pay as you play deal and could also have gone to Man City.

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