We must sign Adam Barrett tomorrow!

[fbm]

I would be very surprised if he signed for us and it seems PB is now saying it is all press talk after he stated he wanted a chat with him, but you never know.I don't think PB was aware of the previous problems that occurred when he stated he wanted to speak to AB.

AB fell out with RM big time when he with others were forced out of the club a few years back and not paid.

That's more of a problem for people on this board than AB. Adam loves it here and is considering a return... and that's from a source very, very close to the player himself.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

That's more of a problem for people on this board than AB. Adam loves it here and is considering a return... and that's from a source very, very close to the player himself.

The previous financial problems must still be a factor though.

 

[Pubey]

The previous financial problems must still be a factor though.

Financial problems aren't unique to Southend, and they haven't been a problem for maybe the last 24 months. That's a long time in football and if AB is looking for an L2 team then we're about as good as he's going to get, financially. He may have issues with RM but he'll be dealing with Brown and AB is professional enough to not let the past get in way of these twilight months/years of his career.

 

[Barry.C]

Fair points pubes, and I would want us to offer a contract to the end of next season , as Barratt fit as a flea and a great leader and influence on other other lads, especially the youngsters. I also believe he would be fired up to do a great job for us to complete his career on the pitch and no doubt would improve our goalscoring. He may be essential cover , al la Phillips, next year and help bring on Bolger and Thompson in terms of experience , would love to see him snapped up this week!!? But as ever will we make the right move here?

 

[RHB]

The Echo back page headline today has PB stating that the deal for Barrett is still not dead. He is waiting for a response fro Gillingham. We shall see.

 

[davew]

The Echo back page headline today has PB stating that the deal for Barrett is still not dead. He is waiting for a response fro Gillingham. We shall see.

who is charge of Gills at the moment ?

 

[RHB]

who is charge of Gills at the moment ?

I think Steve Lovell is in temporary charge following Spud's departure. They are still looking for a permanent replacement.

 

[spoons]

Would rather get a younger player in, experienced Barratt yes but way past his best. Not sure it would be progress for a Southend.

 

[Shrimper]

Would rather get a younger player in, experienced Barratt yes but way past his best. Not sure it would be progress for a Southend.

Barrett is a huge threat at set-pieces, somewhere we have been badly lacking.

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

Sky reported that Gillingham want Neil Ardley as their new boss.

 

[spoons]

Barrett is a huge threat at set-pieces, somewhere we have been badly lacking.

Current team does not get many corners and the thought of watching Barratt treading treacle to get back into defence after going up for set pieces would be a nightmare, no thanks.

 

[Barry.C]

A consortium of 4 staff are currently running Gills ! ( including Lovell and Hessenthaler )

I note that Brown says 2 more signings to be announced tomorrow and one for goal threat the pother for experience ? Barratt