9.09am - Target Easter listed by Plymouth
Jermaine Easter, the Welsh international striker who is
believed to be high on Cheltenham Town manager Keith Downing's
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Striker Jermaine Easter has been transfer listed by Plymouth Argyle
wish list, has been transfer listed by Plymouth Argyle.
Downing admitted last night that he is 'in talks' with an
un-named club about the possibility of signing a player ahead
of Monday's transfer deadline.
The former Wycombe Wanderers striker is well known to
Downing, who coached him as a youth player at Wolves and would
be seen as a perfect addition to the Robins' front line.
He is enduring domestic problems and feels a move away from
Plymouth will help get him back on track.
"He has got some domestic problems, which he feels he can't
clear up, playing in Plymouth." said Argyle manager Paul
Sturrock.
"We are circulating to clubs to see if we have any
takers."
The 26-year-old was a target for the Robins manager before
he secured a move to Argyle, initially on loan, in October of
last year.
He has scored six times in 34 Championship appearances and
had been involved in Argyle's first three games of the
season.
Argyle are unlikely to let the Cardiff-born striker leave
for free having paid Wycombe a significant six figure fee to
secure his services less than a year ago.
"It is time-sensitive but Jermaine has to understand that he
has a value, and, like anybody else, that value has to be met."
added Sturrock.
"It has been bubbling for quite a long time but I have come
to understand it over the last ten days after Jermaine came to
see me.
"It had been happening since the end of last season and he
has decided a move from Plymouth would benefit his domestic
problems."
Easter started his career with Downing at Wolves before
having a nomadic early career.
He took in spells at Hartlepool United, Cambridge United and
Stockport County amongst others.
He rose to prominence after he joined Wycombe in January
2006, scoring 21 goals in a little over a season at Adams
Park.
He will be most remembered for helping to fire the Chairboys
into the semi-finals of the League Cup in 2007.
- Easter was on target for the Plymouth reserve side when
they beat Exeter 3-0 at Home Park yesterday afternoon.
Easter started alongside former Cheltenham Town loanee
Denes Rosa and one-time triallist Nicky Law, who are
both on trial with Argyle.
Rosa, the Hungarian international midfielder who made a
handful of appearances during a loan spell in 2007, had a hand
in the first two Argyle goals.
Sheffield United midfielder Nicky Law, who trialled for
the Robins against Southampton last month. also
completed 90 minutes in the 3-0 win.
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by Jeff, Cheltenham
Thursday, August 28 2008, 6:05PM
“Cheltenham will not sign Easter. Fact!! His wages will be too high and he wont fit in well with the squad (plays for himself, not for the team).”
by RICHARD, Cheltenham
Thursday, August 28 2008, 3:44PM
“This Easter "story" is very tenious at best - another example of the Echo just listing random players that KD probably hasn't even spoken to + and anyway, with his likely wage demands coming from Plymouth, we have no chance of sigining him. Also these "personal issues" sound like a very unsettled player at the moment - wjy would we want to sign him anyway? Sounds like he could be turning into another Leon Knight!! One to avoid KD!”
by Robinsman, Cheltenham
Wednesday, August 27 2008, 6:11PM
“I have read most of the comments lunchtime and instead of replying myself ask another supporter of not many years what he thought of some of the posts. His reply was that there has to be a reality check due to the fact that managing Cheltenham Town at the highest standard ever achieved has to be one of the most difficult jobs in football.How we were ever able to contest a third year at this level was an unbelievable achievment considering average gates (home crowd) of less than 4000. Paul Baker had put a huge amount into the clubs finances in order to buy and bring in players so we could break into the league (someting I never thought possible ), financing ground improvements and getting new blood onto the board which has given the stability and not follow the example of Boston, Maidstone, Scarboro, Luton, Bournmouth and Rotherham. He was'nt preaching, just stating facts. I never want to see the future of the club I have followed for nearly 50 years compromised for a boom or bust policy followed by others.
Personal funnies and quips older than the hills do nothing in a debate. Do these "Father Christmas" jokers really think they are funny ?? I think sad is more appropriate.”
by northern robin, up north
Wednesday, August 27 2008, 4:25PM
“thanks for the advice matt I have already taken that decision along with hundreds of others by the looks of things. Sadly thanks to me and other this topic has gone off thread but the crass nature of our position and lack of activity in the transfer market couldn't be better illustrated than in the fact that Downing had Nicholas (or Nicholls) on trial from Swindon for three weeks (in which time he neatly helped fill out a reserve team. Downing wasn't allowed to sign him apparently due to financial constraints placed on him by the board. We also don't need a defender because we have only shipped eight goals in two away league fixtures. We are linked with more invisible front men and yet Rotherham recently out of administration offer the player a three year deal as quck as a flash. All I am saying is something is very wrong at the heart of the club and anyone who is expecting our saviour to be signed this week and for our chairman to keep "HIS" promise may be sadly disappointed.”
by matt, chelt
Wednesday, August 27 2008, 4:06PM
“Northern robin, you mention the club hasnt bought in a replacement for Gillespie, Do you not think the managment, board and chairman havnt tried, Hooper, Boulding brothers, Horesfield, that just a few who have benn offered deals but rejected. Its not through lack of trying, so if all you can do it critise the board i suggest you save a few quid in petrol money and start supporting a team from up north! If youve got nothing decent to say, dont say it, because it doent help!”