kuyt to inter?

[SUPERFAN]

They just said on talksh1te at 12 o clock that dirk's off to inter,that's why he wasn't on the bench last night..

[eoinlfc101]

have it on ssn also :(

[glen]

havent heard that but for the right price id be tempted to sell

[graham]

Dirk Kuyt's agent has revealed that there is 'concrete interest' from Inter Milan in the Liverpool player, although he has yet to decide whether he would be keen on a reunion with Rafa Benitez.

Benitez left Anfield to take charge at the Giuseppe Meazza over the summer and has been linked with moves for several of his former men, including Kuyt.
The Holland international has seen his stock rise over the past few years and he became a key figure under Benitez after joining the Reds from Feyenoord in 2006.

Kuyt is now considering a switch to Inter, according to his representative Rob Jansen, although it could be difficult to strike a deal even if he wants to go.

"Yes, there is concrete interest from Inter, but Dirk has not yet decided if he wants to leave Liverpool," Jansen told Voetbal International.

"This is also a complicated transfer. Dirk Kuyt is a key player for Liverpool, he has an ongoing contract and was recently in the World Cupfinal.

"He may move to Inter or just stay at Liverpool. There is also the possibility that a player from Inter could be included in the deal with Dirk Kuyt."

Kuyt was left out of Roy Hodgson's squad for the Europa League clash against Trabzonspor on Thursday night.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_6325056,00.html

[mushypea]

Would hate to see him go. Hope theres nothing gonna come of this.

[glen]

"He may move to Inter or just stay at Liverpool. There is also the possibility that a player from Inter could be included in the deal with Dirk Kuyt."

what player from inter do we want?

[The Pernicious One]

"He may move to Inter or just stay at Liverpool. There is also the possibility that a player from Inter could be included in the deal with Dirk Kuyt."

what player from inter do we want?

Eto

[LFC_Mark]

Hope this is not true...dont want dirk to leave :(

[fitzpatrickgary]

if he is going to be he needs replacing and time sticking on the transfer window clock

[Bren100]

Inter havnt made a proper move for Masch so Id say this is in the same boat for now - speculation.

I did worry about him not playing in UEFA so he isnt cup tied either.

[Bren100]

Eto
One sides with the one of a pernicious nature.

[Beanokelly]

"He may move to Inter or just stay at Liverpool. There is also the possibility that a player from Inter could be included in the deal with Dirk Kuyt."

what player from inter do we want?

Sneidjer

[Bren100]

Sneidjer, Eto and 10 million for Kuyt or No deal. Take it or leave it Rafa ...

Jesus, that sounds weird reading as a type Take it or leave it Rafa ...

[travis]

RBS demand their money back because club isn't been sold so club decides to sell Kuyt and Aquillani to stall RBS a little bit longer.

[Benbecul97]

if he is going to be he needs replacing and time sticking on the transfer window clock

No problem then! sure once its stuck we have all the time in the world!:D

[GaryMc]

Not suprised Rafa is after him, however Roy should look to hold onto him. With all the players fit, he can link up superbly with Stevie, Cole and Torres. He has showed at international level his qualities time and time again, also in Europe for Liverpool. Its when the big names are out, Kuyt tends to struggle. His limitations are highlighted more because he is more in focus. Every miscontrol or bad pass is like the end of the world, where as if things are going well, people don't bring them up.

Hope it does not go through.

[7Cannibal-9Asbo]

Really hope he doesn't go, we'll struggle to bring in a winger who'll do as much work and I think it could leave Johnson very exposed.

[fitzpatrickgary]

No problem then! sure once its stuck we have all the time in the world!:D

if only is was :p

[Derekc]

poor business if it goes through, always chips in with goals and can play wide right and up front (granted not great but can do a job)

[kingofthekop]

sell him off!! blows hot and cold for me. Id have maxi in ahead of him any day. leave him off to inter.

[glen]

maybe roy has swp lined up but need to sell kyut and aqua to get him in

[Redrob09]

Sneidjer, Eto and 10 million for Kuyt or No deal. Take it or leave it Rafa ...

Jesus, that sounds weird reading as a type Take it or leave it Rafa ...

Well he paid nigh on €20 million for Aquilani, so you never know.....:p

[Niall]

Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder has urged his Inter Milan team to snap up his international team-mate Dirk Kuyt.


Inter are known to be interested in the combative Liverpool forward, whose agent admitted that the two clubs are in contact.


'The two clubs are talking but nothing is finalised yet,' Robert Jansen told Calciomercato website.


Although he did add that Kuyt's ommission from the Liverpool team that faced Trabzonspor in the Europa League on Thursday night - which prevents him from being cup-tied in Europe should he move elsewhere - was 'a signal'.


'I don't know how far advanced the discussions are and I can't even speculate on a price, those aspects relate to the clubs.


'(Kuyt) knows about this great interest in him and it's no secret that he has a good relationship with (former Liverpool and now Inter Milan coach) Rafael Benitez.'


With Maro Balotelli leaving Inter for Manchester City, the Serie A champions need a replacement and Sneijder believes his compatriot would be the right man.


'With him it's like playing with 12 and not 11 players,' Sneijder told Corriere dello Sport.


'Kuyt is always running for two and with the work that he does he's always vital, whether for the national team or Liverpool.'

[david_w]

Gutted. I have grown to love Dirk. Hope this isn't true unless Eto'o, Milito or Sneijder is one of the players mentioned in the swap.

[campo]

Sell him blows very hot and cold for me also I reckon they have offered us David Suazo or Motta in exchange

[Maverick]

Not really sure how I feel about this to be honest.Kuyt has great energy and workrate but I think this covers up the fact that he isn't a skilful footballer.I wouldn't be devastated if he left but I would only like to see him go if it meant replacing him with a player of greater ability and we all know this probably won't happen.

I'm getting quiet worried that we are going to take a step forward by signing cole and a step backward selling kuyt and not replacing him to the clubs best interests.This news stinks of those two muppets and I wouldn't be surprised if the money was used to make repayments to RBS.

[up the pool]

according to sky txt dirks agent says he is considering joining up again with rafa make of it what you will?

sorry just noticed this is in another thread feel free to delete or move

[up the pool]

let him go and take his rubber boots with him stick johnson on the wing happy days;)

[LFC Barry]

I really can't believe some fans would happy to see him go.

Where the hell are we going to get someone who consistently delivers 10-15 goals and a smilar number of assists every year from the right wing?

He has to stay

[MrsPepe]

Not me, I would be seriously gutted if he goes:(

[mousey]

Kuyt was signed as a striker but is far from clinical enough. That header he missed at the Brittania last season springs to mind.

He does however pitch in with a satisfying amount of goals from the right. (many a vital one at that). personally I would like to see him stay, for at least one more season. his performance against Brazil in World Cup sums him up for me. He'd die for the red shirt too.

[carramagic]

Wouldn't be happy to see him go unless we are getting a player like Eto or Milito in exchange

[fermoyred80]

Wouldn't be happy to see him go unless we are getting a player like Eto or Milito in exchange

For Kuyt, seriously?

[Rover 609]

Arrivedirki

[SUPERFAN]

dirk/aqua moves popping up all of a sudden,the masch one still on the go.looks to me like the takeover's not going to happen any time soon and woy has targets that he wants to get in next week...

[Flemish Red]

Kuyt is too important to let go. Okay, he's not the most refined player on the pitch, nor is he the most technically gifted one nor will he ever be a top goal scorer. But he does a hell of a lot of work, is a pain in the ass, creates opportunities for others, ... He's Kuyt.

Apart from that: he won't leave. Recently he publically announced (severl times) he'd be staying in the club. And if I recall well Woy recently said that Dirk is not for sale.

[KOPSTAR]

not me, i would be seriously gutted if he goes:(

i really can't believe some fans would happy to see him go.

Where the hell are we going to get someone who consistently delivers 10-15 goals and a smilar number of assists every year from the right wing?

He has to stay thought the very same lads

[MutantNinjaSkrtel]

A very important player in our squad.I'd worry about Johnson a lot more if he didn't have Dirk in front of him.Gives Glen licence to roam forward.

[Irishlad]

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lol lmfao lol all that popped into my head when i saw that was eamon dunphy no no no no no lol

qwality

[wakbakduken]

Dirky

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[Malzheimer]

Bad news day. Just going to turn a blind eye for now and hope this news story is gone by tomorrow. Dirk Diggler is a hero, be gutted if we lose him. No other player in world can defend and attack like him from the right.

Aqulani, Dirk, Masch?? Would funds go back into squad? Doubt it. Seems like once again we could be getting shafted and stripped of assets by a certain two cnuts.

[this]

Dirk? Rested? Definitely something fishy going on there methinks.

Really hope he doesn't go, love the man, but its a sad indicator of the times when most of us would take a player exchange because we know any money would not be made available to Roy.

[Garrett]

If we lose Dirk, it's another sorry day for LFC .... he's proven excellent, in terms of his work rate and goals he's scored / assisted with, since he arrived at LFC and we'd not have someone his equal, for under £25m I'd think.

I fear Willie is spot on here, the Yanks have fuked up the possible deals to sell the club, through their greed alongside RBS's failure to grow a pair and take the sale out of their hands (properly), etc ...

I fear sale of Dirk (or Masc / Acqua) will not see proceeds given to Roy in full, if any at all.

[south]

roy said "i believe they were only interested in two of our players (mash and kuyt) and they are not going to buy them. Moratti said they are not going to do that"

[Niall]

Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt has been made aware of Inter Milan's interest in his services and is weighing up his options.

The Dutchman's agent revealed earlier in the week that the Serie A giants were keen to take his client to Italy.

The reigning European champions are currently bossed by ex-Anfield chief Rafa Benitez, and he has been linked with a number of his former charges.

Among those the Spaniard is hoping to snatch is hard-working winger Kuyt.

Benitez is well aware of the many qualities the Holland international could bring to his side and is reported to have lodged a £15million bid.

Kuyt has stopped short of revealing the details of the offer put to Liverpool, but has admitted that an approach has been made.

He has given no indication as what he intends to do next, but is reported to have told a Dutch newspaper: "On Thursday night, during the Europa League game against Trabzonspor, the board of Liverpool informed me officially that they have received a fax from Inter.

"You can call this a luxury situation for me now."

Kuyt, who has 70 international caps to his name and turned out in this summer's World Cup final, has been with Liverpool since 2006.

[travis]

The club are trying to get rid of Kuyt, a massive loss if he leaves , it's a bit late now to be replacing players , hope he doesn't get shafted.

[Beanokelly]

On the offical lfc site Roy said he was talking to Massimo Maratti and he said he wasn't gonna sign any of our players this summer

[Jockser]

i really cant see why people love this fella. yeah he has heart and runs alot , but he is not liverpool class. never was. id get rid of him no problem (when the yanks **** off of course first)

[Niall]

INTER MILAN are ready to step up their attempts to prise Dirk Kuyt away from Anfield by making a formal offer for the Liverpool forward.
The European champions contacted the Reds last Thursday with a fax asking about Kuyt’s availability but were robustly told that he is not for sale.
However, former Reds boss Rafa Benitez is desperate to take Kuyt to the San Siro and it is understood that Inter’s sporting director Marco Branca has subsequently been in contact with Liverpool over the matter.
Kuyt is aware of Inter’s interest in him but at no stage has he ever asked Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson – or the Anfield board – for a move.
The Holland international is only 12 months into a new long-term contract but Kuyt – who has been a Liverpool player since 2006 – is equally respectful of the role Benitez has played in his career.
It would take a massive offer for Liverpool to even begin thinking of doing business on a player who cost them £9m when he joined from Feyenoord.
Wesley Sneijder, Kuyt’s team-mate in the Dutch national team, is desperate for a deal to go through and has told NOS TV – Holland’s equivalent of the BBC – he would be welcomed at the San Siro with open arms.
“If the clubs can agree over the transfer of Kuyt the (Inter Milan) players will look forward to seeing him within a week,” said Sneijder.
“Hopefully he can be here before the transfer window closes. Dirk knows what he can expect if he comes here.”
Kuyt was set to travel with Liverpool’s squad to Turkey today for the second leg of their Europa League play-off with Trabzonspor.

[Liverpoolharp]

Kuyt plays with massive heart but that about it. cant dribble, cant beat a man, cant cross and even worse cant control a ball. He was at fault for Citys first goal on Monday failed to mark Barry. dont care if he goes, we need a winger that can crosss,drible,beat a man and cross a ball.

[prendy]

Kuyt plays with massive heart but that about it. cant dribble, cant beat a man, cant cross and even worse cant control a ball. He was at fault for Citys first goal on Monday failed to mark Barry. dont care if he goes, we need a winger that can crosss,drible,beat a man and cross a ball.

his stats for a winger are impressive though, in the last 4 seasons he has scored 36 and got 24 assists. thats 9 goals and 6 assists every season. and that is just in the league, how many more has he got in cups (particularly in big Euro games)
There isnt many wingers that have them sort of numbers in the EPL over the last number of seasons.
I honestly think we will be alot worse off if dirk goes.

[GDLUCKXABI]

I suppose for a 30 yr old, you'd seriously have to consider a big offer, and by big i mean about 15m.

[NiallD]

Kuyt plays with massive heart but that about it. cant dribble, cant beat a man, cant cross and even worse cant control a ball. He was at fault for Citys first goal on Monday failed to mark Barry. dont care if he goes, we need a winger that can crosss,drible,beat a man and cross a ball.

All of the above and can mark, defend and track back properly as well I suppose? Players like that don't come around too often.

Will be gutted to see kuyt go if it happens. Like mascher i don't think people will realise how important and good for us dirk was until he goes.

[travis]

His agent is looking for a pay day anyway...

Dirk Kuyt continues to dig his way out of Liverpool as he channels a path towards Inter, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.

Despite reports claiming the Reds told Inter their man was not on the market, Kuyt's agent has offered a contrasting view.

He claims the clubs are negotiating, but are yet to reach an agreement over a deal. It seems Kuyt is perceiving a quick exit, but talks are still fumbling.

"The two clubs continue to talk, but things are moving slowly," agent Rob Jansen said.

"The difference between demand and offer is important. My client told Liverpool he no longer wants to be involved as this is something that regards his career and life.

"It doesn't mean he wants to leave at all costs, but when a club like Inter comes along it's normal to look into the situation further."

[Maverick]

If it is indeed 15 million we should take the money.Dirk has a great attitude and work rate but in all honesty his footballing ability IMO falls way short of what is required for a top side.As some previous posters have said he quite simply isn't good enough.I think he would still make a decent striker but 15 million would buy someone better.I'd prefer swp to kuyt based on footballing abilities.We all know that we won't get all of the money to replace dirk though.

[merc]

If Dyrk goes (and I hope he doesnt) then we need to make some serious investments in midfield.
That would be three top class players out (Kuyt, Aqua and Mach) and no one of any serious influence in.
From what I have seen Jova wont be worrying to many opision managers, at 4.5mil Poulsen wont wrooy to may either but lets see how he gets on.

We looked very ropey in midfield against City, need another Xabi in my opinion.

[Liverpool-law]

I am a big fan of Dirk but lets get the deal done if he wants out. Only players who want to play for us this season, as we can't afford another insipid bunch of performances like last season, just going through the motions. If there is going to be turmoil, let's get it all out of the way now, let Masch and Kuyt go, bring in Diarra, Toivonen and a left back and get stuck in to the season.

[Derekc]

He was at fault for Citys first goal on Monday failed to mark Barry. dont care if he goes, we need a winger that can crosss,drible,beat a man and cross a ball.

because Angy gray said so? There were at least 4 players, agger, jovanovic, gerard and kuyt at fault.

gerard stands and looks at milner before he does anything, agger and jovanovic got played for fools and were to close to each other and kuyt should have gone with barry but the goal could have been prevented long before then if people did their jobs.

not fair to single out one player

back to the topic though, 12/15 for 30 year old would be hard to turn down, be sad if he left though

[Maverick]

If Dyrk goes (and I hope he doesnt) then we need to make some serious investments in midfield.
That would be three top class players out (Kuyt, Aqua and Mach) and no one of any serious influence in.
From what I have seen Jova wont be worrying to many opision managers, at 4.5mil Poulsen wont wrooy to may either but lets see how he gets on.

We looked very ropey in midfield against City, need another Xabi in my opinion.

100% agree that we need another player with an eye for a killer pass like xabi has.I have to say,and no offence, but aquilani and kuyt are not top class players,we need to call a spade exactly what it is.The problem I have with dirk is his inability to take on players pick out forward passes to compliment our stronger players and cross decent balls into the box.It's kind of like when you're hanging a shelf,you could use a screwdriver but a drill would be easier more efficient and probably do a better job.I suppose in this situation kuyt is the screwdriver : )

[glen]

everyone has a price even dirk 15m id take in a shot and 20 for masch hopefully 35 mil on new players

[prendy]

everyone has a price even dirk 15m id take in a shot and 20 for masch hopefully 35 mil on new players

Glen do you really believe our "owners" will give roy 100% of proceeds, I would say if we get 35m from the two he'll be lucky to get 15m to spend. Thats part of the reason I'll be gutted if Kuyt's sale goes through, we'll be replacing him with a bargin basement winger.

[campo]

Have to say Kuyt does nothing for me I dont rate him at all, he is a work horse that tracks back and gives 100% to the team and I respect him for that but I just think when it comes to wings we need a bit of trickery someone that can do something different

[campo]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6335021,00.html


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Kuyt talks 'ongoing'
Agent claims Liverpool and Inter Milan are in talks over Kuyt

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Kuyt talks 'ongoing'

Kuyt: Nerazzurri bound?
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Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt is still in negotiations over a move to Inter Milan, according to his agent Rob Jansen.

The Holland international has been linked with a move to the reigning European champions, who have reportedly made an offer for the 30-year-old.

Kuyt's agent claims the clubs are still in negotiations, but are yet to reach an agreement over a deal thought to be worth in excess of £15million.

"The two clubs continue to talk, but things are moving slowly," claimed Jansen.

"The difference between demand and offer is important. It is something between the clubs but Dirk told Liverpool he no longer wants to be involved as this is something that regards his career and life.

"It doesn't mean he wants to leave at all costs, but when a club like Inter comes along it's normal to look into the situation further."

The former Utrecht and Feyenoord frontman was omitted from Liverpool's Europa League win against Trabzonspor at Anfield last week but did play in the Premier League defeat at Manchester City on Monday night.

Kuyt looks likely to be heading for a reunion with former Reds manager Rafa Benitez who is a known admirer of the hard-working Dutchman.

The player's current contract sees him tied to Liverpool until the end of next season, although he has yet to publicly confirm his desire to stay at Anfield.

[travis]

Hodgson unhappy with Kuyt interest

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has suggested forces are at work behind the scenes in an attempt to lure forward Dirk Kuyt to Inter Milan.

And the 62-year-old claimed Inter's ex-Reds boss Rafael Benitez would be reneging on an agreement not to raid Anfield for former players.

Hodgson denied any knowledge of Kuyt wanting to leave despite suggestions by his agent that talks between the two clubs are continuing.

"Dirk has not expressed that sentiment to me," said Hodgson, who insisted the assurances he had received from Inter president Massimo Moratti last week that the Italians were not intending to buy any Liverpool players still held firm.

"When he left the club Rafael Benitez signed an agreement that he would not poach players from Liverpool.

"We haven't received an offer from any club so this is something obviously going on behind the scenes, with the agent possibly talking to the manager of Inter Milan."

[Derekc]

poach is a strange term to use imo. why not say sign? is he implying poach will try pay under the odds?

[byrnetred]

Strong words from Roy the

Interesting that he says we don't need the money

http://m.guardian.co.uk/?id=102202&story=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/25/roy-hodgson-rafael-benitez-liverpool

[travis]

Strong words from Roy the

Interesting that he says we don't need the money

http://m.guardian.co.uk/?id=102202&story=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/25/roy-hodgson-rafael-benitez-liverpool

I think that's the message he's trying to give Barca re Masch, we don't need your 16m because we're desperate we need 25m because we are desperate

[bryanod]

We dont need the money to buy, because we wouldn't get any of it to buy.

Didn't Roy sign a non-buying contract with Fulham too? He better stick to that!!!!

[barrydoherty]

I think we will find out tomorrow night if Kuyt is for staying or leaving. For one thing I am sure he wont refuse to play.

[4tothefloor]

I'd be very surprised if Inter, who are notorious tight arses, bid £15m for a 30 year old Kuyt. And if they do they've lost the plot :D

[barrydoherty]

I'd be very surprised if Inter, who are notorious tight arses, bid £15m for a 30 year old Kuyt. And if they do they've lost the plot :D

Dunno depends if Rafa is in charge or the boys upstairs

[4tothefloor]

Dunno depends if Rafa is in charge or the boys upstairs
It's interesting because I wonder will the club look to enforce the fact that Rafa has effectively broken the contractual agreement he made not to sign any Liverpool players? Could put a nice dent in Rafa's severence package :D

[stevieg]

It's interesting because I wonder will the club look to enforce the fact that Rafa has effectively broken the contractual agreement he made not to sign any Liverpool players? Could put a nice dent in Rafa's severence package :D

Did he definitely sign something like that or is it just rumour on the different forums?

[4tothefloor]

Did he definitely sign something like that or is it just rumour on the different forums?
It's not rumour, it's what Roy Hodgson has said, on more than one occasion. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8944797.stm

[stevieg]

It's not rumour, it's what Roy Hodgson has said, on more than one occasion. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8944797.stm

Interesting, first I heard of it.

When Benitez signed for Inter there was people on this forum saying they where surprised he signed for Inter because he would have no control over transfers and that the players are bought by a director of sport or something and Rafa gets on with picking/coaching the team.

So if Rafa has no control over transfers at Inter (which I'm not sure I believe) where does that leave this agreement?

[Derekc]

listen to what roy says, he says "poach" not "sign". i think this is being taken out of context.

did we "poach" poulsen from juve? no we signed him, i think what roy meant was he can't go after players by tapping them up.

i could be wrong but thats what i think

[Fowler-9-]

I doubt he'd have signed anything to be honest and I know for a fact Roy hasn't signed anything.

I'm 99% positive both have mad just Gentlemans agreement to appease in Rafa's case the fans and in Roys the board who were nice enough to let him leave.

Surely if a player has acted like Mascherano crying to leave, the club accepting that he can leave is not 'poaching' a player?

Can't see Inter paying over the odds for 30 year old Kuyt when they wouldn't come close to a 26 year old's valuation.

[f.torres.9.]

if we sold masch and dirk for 30-35 million and they were not replaced it would be catastrophic however if roy used this money wisely before the end of the transfer window it could work out well for us,
1.new striker 10 mill

[f.torres.9.]

if we sold masch and dirk for 30-35 million and they were not replaced it would be catastrophic however if roy used this money wisely before the end of the transfer window it could work out well for us,
1.new striker 10 mill
2.left back 5 mill
3.winger 10 mill
4.10 million to spare

[ronnie10]

if we sold masch and dirk for 30-35 million and they were not replaced it would be catastrophic however if roy used this money wisely before the end of the transfer window it could work out well for us,
1.new striker 10 mill
2.left back 5 mill
3.winger 10 mill
4.10 million to spare

Wouldnt get much quality for those prices in todays market?

[jonnylpfc]

I think its bull ,
apparently rafa had signed some contract that he couldnt sign any of our players when he resigned

[Beanokelly]

Kuyt has comfired he's staying I heared it on THIS IS ANFIELD

I'm happy with this news well in lad and nice tap in tonite

[4tothefloor]

I doubt he'd have signed anything to be honest and I know for a fact Roy hasn't signed anything.

I'm 99% positive both have mad just Gentlemans agreement to appease in Rafa's case the fans and in Roys the board who were nice enough to let him leave.

It'd be a bit hypocritical of Roy alright if he goes and does the same thing with Konchesky, who now looks odds on to join us after Hughes comments on the signing of Salcido.

[Bren100]

After playing tonight, doubt Dirker is going anywhere!

[Terry Conlon]

I love Dirk

[Derekc]

delighted hes staying, doubt we'd have got the money to re-invest anyway

[glen]

yeah im made up hes staying good player