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Post by QPR Report on May 26, 2010 9:56:32 GMT
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QPR bid for Sheffield United keeper Paddy Kenny Kenny joined the Blades in 2002 QPR have lodged a bid with Sheffield United for goalkeeper Paddy Kenny, BBC Radio Sheffield understands. The offer for the 32-year-old Republic of Ireland international is believed to be just short of £1m. Kenny played just twice for the Blades this season after serving a nine-month ban imposed by the Football Association for failing a drugs test. A move to QPR would reunite Kenny with Neil Warnock who signed him for the Yorkshire club from Bury. The bid is thought to be some way short of Sheffield United's valuation of the player. They plan to hold talks with Kenny in the next few days in a bid to keep him at Bramall Lane. news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/8705660.stm
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Post by eastpaddoknutta on May 26, 2010 10:16:03 GMT
i like Kenny
but im not sure if id have him over speroni but it looks like hell go prem west ham now
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Post by beanofire on May 26, 2010 10:38:31 GMT
Agreed. Would prefer Speroni, but, Kenny is not shoddy as a keeper by a long way.
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Post by eastpaddoknutta on May 26, 2010 11:00:41 GMT
aggreed
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Post by blatantfowl on May 26, 2010 11:07:14 GMT
He's a bit of a knob tho isn't he?
He had the drug ban, not sure if he had an excuse for getting caught on drugs.
But before that wasn't there some sort of Ear/Nose/Eyebrow biting incident in a nightclub?
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Post by moriarty on May 26, 2010 11:11:05 GMT
I seem to remember something like that - didn't he get his eyebrow bitten by a fella who was having an affair with his Mrs.?
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Post by beanofire on May 26, 2010 11:13:30 GMT
I don't care about all that nonsense - he is still a fine keeper!
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Post by QPR Report on May 26, 2010 11:45:55 GMT
I'd have to check the details of the drug test failure to see
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Post by eskey8 on May 26, 2010 12:21:06 GMT
1 million for him in my opinion (a 32 year old) seems a little steep.
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Post by QPR Report on May 26, 2010 12:22:54 GMT
If accurate...
For 1/10 of that fee, we could have had a goalie seven years younger, and possibly better....Lee Camp!
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Post by obk on May 26, 2010 13:16:05 GMT
Still 32 years is no age for a keeper. But one million seems a little steep for a player who played two matches the last season.
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Post by toboboly on May 26, 2010 20:17:38 GMT
He claims he took some medicine rather than deliberate attempt at doping. Why bother going for Kenny. Go for Joe Lewis at Peterborough.
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Post by Zamoraaaah on May 26, 2010 20:19:55 GMT
He claims he took some medicine rather than deliberate attempt at doping. Why bother going for Kenny. Go for Joe Lewis at Peterborough. +1 for Lewis. |
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Post by eusebio13 on May 26, 2010 21:15:49 GMT
Sky now saying NO bid for Kenny
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Post by QPR Report on May 26, 2010 21:51:03 GMT
Or bid rejected... Mirror QPR fail in bid to sign Sheffield United star Published 22:30 26/05/10 By Football Spy Neil Warnock has failed with a £1million bid to lure Paddy Kenny from former club Sheffield United. QPR manager Warnock is a huge admirer of the Republic of Ireland keeper and is desperate to take him to Loftus Road. But the Blades have dismissed the offer out of hand and insisted the 32-year-old is not for sale. Kenny played just twice for the Blades this season after serving a nine-month ban imposed by the Football Association for failing a drugs test. This has not deterred Warnock, who might be forced to double his initial bid if he wants to land Kenny. Kenny is poised to open talks about a new contract at Bramall Lane and is reluctant to leave the club after they stood by him following the drugs ban. He feels indebted to the club and is expected to agree terms when he meets chairman Kevin McCabe next week. www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-QPR-fail-in-bid-to-sign-Sheffield-United-star-Paddy-Kenny-article439679.html |
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Post by blockhead on May 26, 2010 21:56:00 GMT
bidding on some quality though this time?
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Post by QPR Report on May 26, 2010 22:55:15 GMT
Or Mail QPR boss Neil Warnock fails with £750k bid for Sheffield United keeper Paddy Kenny By Sportsmail Reporter Neil Warnock has failed with a £750,000 bid for Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny. United are planning to offer the 32-year-old a new contract but QPR manager Warnock is a huge admirer and may come back with an improved offer. Kenny played just twice for United last season after serving a nine-month drugs ban after having traces of the banned substance ephedrine in his system after United’s game with Preston in May 2009. He admitted the charge but said it was due to a cough medicine he had taken to combat a chest infection. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1281664/QPR-boss-Neil-Warnock-fails-750k-bid-Sheffield-United-keeper-Paddy-Kenny.html?ito=feeds-newsxml#ixzz0p4xhAc7i |
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Post by Lonegunmen on May 27, 2010 0:50:12 GMT
Go for kasper at Notts County, age and experience!
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Post by obk on May 27, 2010 6:15:01 GMT
Yes, Kasper would be a very good signing.
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Post by QPR Report on May 27, 2010 9:24:09 GMT
Sheffield Star Battle on for Paddy Date: 27 May 2010 By James Shield QUEENS Park Rangers have submitted a six figure bid, believed to be £750,000, for Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny. The Londoners, now managed by Neil Warnock, first expressed an interest in signing Kenny earlier this month. But having been frustrated in their efforts to capture Crystal Palace's Julian Speroni, Rangers have opted to test Kenny's ties to Bramall Lane by making an official approach. "Paddy is obviously an exceptional player," a source told The Star last night. "And because of that people are always bound to be looking closely at his situation. "United want to keep him, they've made that plain, but it should come as no surprise that Paddy is also wanted by others in the division because he is known as being one of the best, if not the best, that there is in his position." Although Rangers' offer falls significantly below United's valuation, particularly as Kenny remains under contract, it is understood to relate to a clause inserted into the deal he signed whilst serving a nine month suspension after testing positive for banned stimulant ephedrine midway through the 2009 play-off semi-final with Preston North End.Despite being cleared of any deliberate wrong-doing during the subsequent FA investigation, the Republic of Ireland international, who breached the game's strict doping guidelines after taking an over-the-counter chest remedy, was awarded a new contract by United's board of directors. They hope that gesture will convince Kenny to reject Rangers' advances and stay in South Yorkshire. United are also believed to be seeking advice as to whether the terms of Kenny's employment, drawn-up before the arrival of chief executive Trevor Birch, render the clause null and void.Warnock, who guided United to promotion in 2006, joined Rangers from Palace earlier this year. Speroni, who played under him at Selhurst Park, is also wanted by West Ham. Meanwhile, United are reportedly in the hunt for Crystal Palace's Paddy McCarthy. The centre-back has also caught the eye of newly-promoted Norwich. www.thestar.co.uk/sportheadlines/Battle-on-for-Paddy.6323259.jp
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Post by QPR Report on May 28, 2010 9:20:22 GMT
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Blades step up fight to keep KennyBy James Shield SHEFFIELD United were last night pressing ahead with their efforts to keep Paddy Kenny at Bramall Lane. The goalkeeper, who recently completed a lengthy suspension imposed following a positive drugs test, is the subject of a £750,000 bid from Queens Park Rangers. QPR believe that they have offered enough to activate a clause contained within Kenny's contract, but sources close to Bramall Lane reveal that United's Championship rivals have been refused permission to discuss personal terms with the Republic of Ireland international. Instead United are determined to continue their own negotiations with the player and his representatives aimed at extending his present deal. The board of directors' hardline stance confirms that Kenny will not be allowed to leave South Yorkshire without a fight. United have recently released Kenny's vastly-experienced deputy, Ian Bennett, so losing the 32-year-old would leave Estonian Mihkel Aksalu as the only senior keeper on manager Kevin Blackwell's roster. Responding to Rangers' approach is fraught with difficulty for both parties involved. Kenny, who was banned for nine months when traces of ephedrine were discovered in his system during the 2009 play-off semi-finals, thanked United for standing by him after returning to action in April. "I owe the club my career because you don't know what could have happened," he said. "Another club might not have gone down the same route." United, who awarded Kenny a new contract during his period in exile, are aware they can not be seen to be taking advantage of the situation when it comes to salary and finance. Hence chief executive Trevor Birch's decision to try to resolve the matter by inviting Kenny to talks about fresh terms. www.thestar.co.uk/sportheadlines/Blades-step-up-fight-to.6326446.jp
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Post by QPR Report on May 29, 2010 21:16:32 GMT
How it is... Football - Sheffield Star Contract clause that lets Lane No 1 leave on the cheapDate: 28 May 2010 By James Shield OCTOBER 20 was a bad day for Paddy Kenny. And, potentially, for Sheffeld United too. Because it was that afternoon, when a Football Association disciplinary panel upheld Kenny's nine-month suspension for doping offences, which set in motion the chain of events that threaten to cost the Blades the services of arguably the finest goalkeeper in the Championship. Confirmation earlier this week that Queens Park Rangers have lodged a six figure bid for the Republic of Ireland international should come as no surprise to seasoned watchers of the summer transfer window. After all, Kenny - one of the most sought-after members of Kevin Blackwell's squad - is not the first player to be linked with a move to Loftus Road where Neil Warnock, who led the South Yorkshire club to Premier League promotion four years ago - is preparing to embark upon a wholesale makeover of the Londoners' playing staff. But the fact that Rangers believe £750,000 should prove enough to secure Kenny's release will stun supporters at Bramall Lane. Having established a reputation as one of the division's most accomplished shot-stoppers before his ban - and awarded a new contract during his lengthy period in exile - the former Bradford Park Avenue and Bury protegee could usually be expected to command a fee of around £2 million on the open market. But the problems United face as they attempt to foil Rangers' advances can be traced directly back to the negotiations surrounding that deal. Prohibited from being involved in football at any level - which scuppered plans to loan him abroad - Kenny was facing an uncertain future in the game. Until, that is, United moved to quash fears that his career was over by extending his terms.
It was a remarkable gesture given that he would be unavailable for selection until the final two fixtures of the 2009/10 campaign. But a gesture that carried, from Kenny's perspective, a heavy price.Having argued that his wages must be lowered - a reasonable demand given the circumstances - United attempted to soften the blow by promising a fresh round of talks this summer. It was then, sources have informed The Star, a release clause was inserted into the package to redress the balance. Anyone willing to pay £750.000 would receive permission to speak to Kenny and his representatives. Despite conflicting reports about the exact status of their offer, that's what QPR have done.Birch arrived at United a month after the Kenny agreement, and it is not a problem of his making. But the vastly experienced and respected chief executive now finds himself wrestling through reams of red tape, potential PR pitfalls and legal argument in an effort to solve. www.thestar.co.uk/blades/Contract-clause-that-lets-Lane.6326360.jp |
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Post by QPR Report on Jun 1, 2010 9:52:53 GMT
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Warnock bids to lure Kenny away from Sheffield UnitedDate: 01 June 2010 By James Shield Sheffield United QUEENS Park Rangers are confident they will be granted permission to open talks with Paddy Kenny aimed at persuading the Sheffield United goalkeeper to complete a controversial move to Loftus Road.The Londoners, who are expected to mount a strong challenge for promotion next season, have so far been denied permission to approach Kenny despite activating a £750,000 buy-out clause contained within his contract. But while United still hope to convince Kenny to remain at Bramall Lane, it appears they are powerless to prevent Rangers, now managed by Neil Warnock, from discussing personal terms with both the player and his representatives. Although Rangers are likely to tempt Kenny with a lucrative financial package, the Republic of Ireland international is aware that leaving United would provoke a hostile reaction from the club's support. Having been suspended for nine months after testing positive for banned stimulant ephedrine, he admitted he owed its board of directors a huge debt of gratitude for standing by him during his period in exile. Rather than tear-up his deal, United responded by extending Kenny's terms although it is understood to player's wages were significantly reduced as a result. Meanwhile, Leeds will decide whether to make an offer for Billy Sharp following Jermaine Beckford's move to Everton. The former Wealdstone striker, who was offered his chance in the professional game by United manager Kevin Blackwell, scored 85 goals in 150 appearances for Simon Grayson's side. After passing a medical at Everton, Beckford said: "I wish the season was starting tomorrow. I've been fortunate enough to score goals at the clubs that I've been at and hopefully I'll be able to do that here as well." www.thestar.co.uk/blades/Warnock-bids-to-lure-Kenny.6331918.jpSheffield STar
The battle for hearts and mindsBy James Shield Sheffield United SHEFFIELD United are planning to launch their second major charm offensive of the close season as they attempt to keep Paddy Kenny, the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, out of Queens Park Rangers' clutches. The plan mirrors the one which has enabled officials at Bramall Lane to make significant progress during negotiations aimed at convincing Nick Montgomery to remain with Kevin Blackwell's side. Despite activating a £750,000 clause which allows them to speak to the 32-year-old, Rangers are still waiting for permission to make an official approach. United will use the delay to try and persuade Kenny that his interests would be best served by accepting their offer of a new deal. The tactic, devised by chairman Kevin McCabe and chief executive Trevor Birch, is expected to focus on Kenny's admission that he owes United a debt of gratitude for standing by him following a positive drugs test last year. Having failed in a bid to reduce his nine month ban Kenny, who made an emotional return against Swansea in April, spoke of his delight upon learning that McCabe had extended rather than torn-up his contract. "I've a lot of people to thank - my girlfriend, my family, friends, team-mates, the manager - and all the staff at the club," he said. "I owe the club my career because you don't know what could have happened. Another club might not have gone the same route. But everybody has stood by me and I can't repay them enough." Rangers, who are also monitoring Crystal Palace's Julian Speroni, are seeking to exploit a loophole inserted into the terms Kenny accepted after being banned. Birch, who was appointed soon after the Football Association concluded their disciplinary investigation, moved to close it by inviting Kenny to discuss a review. But the Londoners, aware of the situation, submitted their bid before an agreement could be reached. Talks with Montgomery are also on-going. But The Star understands that United's hopes of retaining the midfielder, who becomes a free agent shortly, have risen in recent weeks. Leeds want to lure Montgomery to Elland Road. But sources in West Yorkshire report they are growing increasingly concerned that he will opt to stay with United. Meanwhile, United's Kickz Girls team celebrated their first taste of competitive football by winning an award. The under-16's squad, which was formed less than three months ago, lifted the Fair Play trophy at the Kickz Cup National Finals in Derby. India Thompson, aged 12, scored their first ever goal with a well-taken strike against Arsenal. The tournament, organised in conjunction with the 'Why Let Drink Decide' campaign, also contained representatives from Chelsea, Tottenham, Wigan and West Bromwich Albion. www.thestar.co.uk/blades/The-battle-for-hearts-and.6331662.jp
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Post by QPR Report on Jun 2, 2010 7:28:48 GMT
I'd hope this wasn't true. Because that would suggest we haven't learned anythingMirror
QPR offer Sheffield United ace a mega-bucks deal to move to LondonPublished 22:45 01/06/10 By Football Spy QPR have offered to almost double Paddy Kenny's wages in a bid to lure him from Sheffield United to Loftus Road.Manager Neil Warnock has put the goalkeeper at the top of his summer wish list and is confident of signing the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper in a £750,000 deal from his former club. The London club have activated a clause in the player's contract which allows them to talk to him provided they meet his valuation. But Kenny is facing a huge dilemma over whether or not to leave the Blades, who stood by him last season when he served a nine month ban for failing a drugs test. He feels obliged to repay the faith the Blades have shown in him and knows he faces a serious backlash from fans if he leaves.
But he is a huge admirer of Warnock and knows he can double his wages to £20,000-a-week if he joins QPR.www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-QPR-offer-Sheffield-United-ace-Paddy-Kenny-a-mega-bucks-deal-to-move-to-London-article444945.htm
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Post by eastpaddoknutta on Jun 2, 2010 12:52:33 GMT
QPR bid for Sheffield United keeper Paddy Kenny
Kenny joined the Blades in 2002
QPR have lodged a bid with Sheffield United for goalkeeper Paddy Kenny, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.
The offer for the 32-year-old Republic of Ireland international is believed to be just short of £1m but is enough to activate a clause in his contract.
Kenny played just twice for the Blades this season after serving a nine-month ban for failing a drugs test.
A move to QPR would reunite Kenny with manager Neil Warnock who signed him for the Blades from Bury in 2002.
The bid is thought to be some way short of Sheffield United's valuation of the player.
They plan to hold talks with Kenny in the next few days in a bid to keep him at Bramall Lane.
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Post by obk on Jun 2, 2010 15:40:24 GMT
Why would we double his wages??? Surely he is not THAT good? Sounds very very crazy. If they are going to spend money, make sure to get the right players, really good players, instead of paying huge salaries for mere good players.
OR keep the current squad more or less intact and build that Youth Academy.
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Post by Macmoish on May 31, 2011 6:48:06 GMT
Year flashback: Bidding for Kenny. Some of us were not so sure he was worth it, or the best we could do!
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