The Little Magician

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Can we keep him? He's getting better and better. The ball seems to stick to his feet. The commentator on Sky said he is sublime, and asking how the hell will Southend be able to keep hold of him? He twists this way, then that way but nearly always keeps the ball under control and going forward. Even Worrall was purring about him after the game.
Ron Martin and Phil Brown have to pull a rabbit out of the hat and get him signed up, even if they have to make him the highest paid player. Special players like that almost guarantee safety next season. It's money in the bank as he could be worth anything in two or three years time. Come on Ron and Phil. Let's get the deal done, now, before it's too late.

 

[LennySUFC]

I worry that, if it is down to brown, he may stall the contract in the hope that if/when he goes to Bolton he can gain his services...
However I have been known to be wrong

 

[manor15]

Phil said after the game on Sky that they hope to have a deal done soon and it could be signed by the end of the week.

Doesn't necessarily mean it's true, but I really hope it is.

 

[leeblue]

The only way to keep him is to pay him.......very well.
The truth is it wouldn't take much to blow our contract offer out of the water. Fingers crossed on this one

 

[BenA]

If we don't sign him up we've made a mistake. He is Brilliant.

 

[WESTY_SUFC]

Great performance capped by a brilliant goal.

 

[Floval Flyer]

I very much doubt he will go to Bolton, if young Jack has any sense he will sign for us and as a first team regular he will only get better and stronger - he'll be in the shop window after tonight's performance, the premiership will come knocking - just hope we cash in and he gets the right move - good luck to him.

 

[amsemp]

Haven't been this excited about a player since watching Freddy first time round.

He's the real deal.

 

[TheGoat]

Best player we've had since Freddy in his pomp? I don't think I've ever seen us have a player as good with his feet as Jack in the 20 years I've been watching us! He was magical tonight.

Got to offer him whatever we can and sign him up. Arguably more vital for us moving forward than Bentley, however I'd be very happy to keep them both

 

[ooh-andy-ansah]

Brown sounded very positive in general and not like a man about to leave, maybe, just maybe he realises we have more potential than Bolton at this moment in time, to me they look like another Portsmouth. He was certainly giving it the large "we" are trying to do the deal with Payne.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

on tonight's performance stop paying Weston and pay that money to Payne.
job done

 

[Farmer Fossett]

Unfortunately Jack will go, he is the most talented player we have had since Stan! He will be playing in the Premier division within next couple of years wouldn't surprise me if his agent has already had off the record conversations with a number of Premiership teams. Like Bentley I would be amazed if he signs a contract with us.

 

[Jay_SUFC]

Unfortunately Jack will go, he is the most talented player we have had since Stan! He will be playing in the Premier division within next couple of years wouldn't surprise me if his agent has already had off the record conversations with a number of Premiership teams. Like Bentley I would be amazed if he signs a contract with us.

I'm sorry, though both are good players, neither are ready for that level, at least with us they are near on guaranteed first team football

 

[ooh-andy-ansah]

I'm sorry, though both are good players, neither are ready for that level, at least with us they are near on guaranteed first team football

Not so sure about that, one word...... Vardy

 

[BaileytheQuitter]

Destined for the Prem. Superb performance. Agreed: the most exciting player we have had since Freddy.

 

[Jay_SUFC]

Not so sure about that, one word...... Vardy

What has Vardy got to do with it?

 

[blueshrimper8]

I'll be more gutted about Payne leaving than Bentley, I've been waiting years for an exiting attacker to ply their trade at RH since a young Mr Eastwood. I just hope uncle Ron see's his talent and worth.

 

[ooh-andy-ansah]

What has Vardy got to do with it?

Same was said about him, not ready to make the step up etc. Vardy joined Leicester from a lower level than what Jack is at now. Sometimes when a player has better players around him their own natural talent flourishes, lower leagues can stifle creative players.

 

[Jay_SUFC]

Same was said about him, not ready to make the step up etc. Vardy joined Leicester from a lower level than what Jack is at now. Sometimes when a player has better players around him their own natural talent flourishes, lower leagues can stifle creative players.

Not always though - Vardy is one player in about a 100 that has made the step up, plenty haven't

I also don't recall that being said about him

Besides I never said they couldn't make the step up, I just don't think they are good enough yet

 

[spoons]

Struggling to remember a better goal than Payne's clincher last night. Great run to pick up a long ball pass, twisted the Sheffield defender inside out and finishes with a sublime dink over a good goalkeeper.
No need to pay to watch Messi at Barcelona, get to Roots Hall and watch Jack Payne work his magic:happy::happy: