| Swans await Tom Ince response ... 08:02 - Jan 28 with 13619 views | _Kieran |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25921273?
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup says the club is waiting to hear if Tom Ince will join from Blackpool.
The 21-year-old winger has had talks with the Swans, but has not indicated if he will make the move to the Liberty Stadium.
"I have spoken to him, I can't say anything more," Laudrup confirmed.
"[But] this is a player who is in the situation and has only a few months left of his contract and he can do whatever he wants to."
Swansea have secured the signing of Bolton striker David Ngog until the end of the season for an undisclosed fee.
However, the Swans have so-far been frustrated in their pursuit of England under-21 Ince who has also been linked with Cardiff City and Monaco.
Laudrup is hoping the transfer chase will not detract attention from a run of crucial Premier League matches, which starts on Tuesday against Fulham.
After Fulham, Swansea face West Ham, Cardiff City and Stoke City - clubs all locked in a tight battle in the bottom half of the Premier League.
Cardiff City are bottom of the table with 18 points - only six behind Aston Villa who are nine places above them in 10th.
"The next four games are crucial games for us starting with Fulham - we play against four direct opponents who are there together with us," said Laudrup.
"These four [games] plus maybe Liverpool (23 February) and Crystal Palace (2 March) these will [decide] how it will be - if we have to suffer until the 11 May or we may be a little further away [from relegation].
"At this moment we are all in there, with six points between 11 teams and because it's direct opponent every time - or five in the next six games - that means every game you can call it a six-pointer.
"It's a very important period now on until the start of March."
Swansea go into the match against Fulham having failed to win in the Premier League since their 3-0 success over Newcastle on 4 December.
It is a run of matches which has seen the Swans slip to 15th in the table, with Laudrup acknowledging after their 3-1 home defeat against Tottenham that his side were now involved in a fight to avoid relegation |  |
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“I watched the West Ham game last weekend and, I can’t make stuff up, it wasn’t great at all, was it? I’ve spoken individually to all the players and I’ve told them all what I expect from them."
“We’re all in this together and I want everyone to know that we’ve given our all. That’s all I can ask for.†|
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:39 - Jan 28 with 1890 views | _Kieran |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:25 - Jan 28 by Dull1Thomas |
Don''t think anyone begrudges a player looking at all his options - a very sensible thing to do.
But this has become part two of a circa he started last summer (maybe before that), it has been done very publicly and for that reason Tom and Paul Ince are losing support.
In the main, Swans fans appreciate quiet negotiation and completed outcomes to making a big fuss over players who might come but then don't - we leave that to press speculation. |
This.
I don't have a problem with him keeping his options open, but keep it on the down low ... | |
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“I watched the West Ham game last weekend and, I can’t make stuff up, it wasn’t great at all, was it? I’ve spoken individually to all the players and I’ve told them all what I expect from them."
“We’re all in this together and I want everyone to know that we’ve given our all. That’s all I can ask for.†|
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:46 - Jan 28 with 1852 views | Phil_S |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:39 - Jan 28 by _Kieran |
This.
I don't have a problem with him keeping his options open, but keep it on the down low ... |
I must have missed him stood on the steps of the Liberty yesterday saying that he was off to Crystal Palace for talks and that Liverpool were interested?
Give the kid a break he is doing what anyone would do in this position it is the media turning it into a circus |  | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:49 - Jan 28 with 1837 views | 1jack |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:13 - Jan 28 by Neath_Jack |
Ah right, my mistake. In that case he should just sign for whoever comes in for him first then. That'll be fair.
Jesus is not weeping, he's breaking his f*cking heart reading this lot. |
Again, no, not anywhere has anyone said whoever comes in for him first he should sign for, please read before you comment, otherwise Jesus will just give up. |  | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:55 - Jan 28 with 1779 views | Dull1Thomas |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:46 - Jan 28 by Phil_S |
I must have missed him stood on the steps of the Liberty yesterday saying that he was off to Crystal Palace for talks and that Liverpool were interested?
Give the kid a break he is doing what anyone would do in this position it is the media turning it into a circus |
For once I don't think the media is at fault here at all (even Radio Wales were questioning his approach this morning) it appears to be the player and his 'agent' dad who are turning the situation in to a circus.
I'm sure most players looking at transfers will check out several proposals before one or maybe two before making their decision; this fella an chis adviser have form. |  |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:55 - Jan 28 with 1781 views | _Kieran |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:46 - Jan 28 by Phil_S |
I must have missed him stood on the steps of the Liberty yesterday saying that he was off to Crystal Palace for talks and that Liverpool were interested?
Give the kid a break he is doing what anyone would do in this position it is the media turning it into a circus |
And his old man/agent, maybe? | |
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“I watched the West Ham game last weekend and, I can’t make stuff up, it wasn’t great at all, was it? I’ve spoken individually to all the players and I’ve told them all what I expect from them."
“We’re all in this together and I want everyone to know that we’ve given our all. That’s all I can ask for.†|
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:55 - Jan 28 with 1774 views | AnotherJohn |
Just hope we have other options in the pipeline, because I wouldn't rely on this one. We don't want to hear another of those 'fell through at the eleventh hour' stories from the board; it is critical that we get reinforcements | | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:56 - Jan 28 with 1765 views | _Kieran |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:55 - Jan 28 by AnotherJohn |
Just hope we have other options in the pipeline, because I wouldn't rely on this one. We don't want to hear another of those 'fell through at the eleventh hour' stories from the board; it is critical that we get reinforcements |
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“I watched the West Ham game last weekend and, I can’t make stuff up, it wasn’t great at all, was it? I’ve spoken individually to all the players and I’ve told them all what I expect from them."
“We’re all in this together and I want everyone to know that we’ve given our all. That’s all I can ask for.†|
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:58 - Jan 28 with 1754 views | perchrockjack |
Maybe we should concentrate our efforts on a less complicated player.
Not long left if he doesn't sign and we re looking thin on the ground for players when our relegation rivals have brought in reinforcements. Something aint right and maybe some have accepted we cant remain in the PL | |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:02 - Jan 28 with 1736 views | longlostjack |
I'm reasonably optimistic - unless he happened to catch sight of the High St. |  |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:04 - Jan 28 with 1725 views | _Kieran |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:02 - Jan 28 by longlostjack |
I'm reasonably optimistic - unless he happened to catch sight of the High St. |
I can't see Liverpool wanting him.
I reckon he'd join us over Cardiff, it's Monaco I'm concerned about. | |
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“I watched the West Ham game last weekend and, I can’t make stuff up, it wasn’t great at all, was it? I’ve spoken individually to all the players and I’ve told them all what I expect from them."
“We’re all in this together and I want everyone to know that we’ve given our all. That’s all I can ask for.†|
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:06 - Jan 28 with 1710 views | controversial_jack |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 08:57 - Jan 28 by jruss1 |
Deary me. The guy is allowed to consider his options.
Some people are not living in the real world. |
Of course he is it's a free market. We aren't the only club in the world | | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:11 - Jan 28 with 1679 views | Uxbridge |
If he booked a hotel in Swansea last night, I think it's safe to say that he's pretty serious about coming down here, and it's also unlikely he's going to be travelling across the country for talks elsewhere that could take place over the phone. |  |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:12 - Jan 28 with 1665 views | jruss1 |
Was he still in Swansea last night then? | | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:35 - Jan 28 with 1578 views | Phil_S |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:55 - Jan 28 by Dull1Thomas |
For once I don't think the media is at fault here at all (even Radio Wales were questioning his approach this morning) it appears to be the player and his 'agent' dad who are turning the situation in to a circus.
I'm sure most players looking at transfers will check out several proposals before one or maybe two before making their decision; this fella an chis adviser have form. |
Whats the player and his dad doing then? | | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:43 - Jan 28 with 1539 views | pencoedjack |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 09:46 - Jan 28 by Phil_S |
I must have missed him stood on the steps of the Liberty yesterday saying that he was off to Crystal Palace for talks and that Liverpool were interested?
Give the kid a break he is doing what anyone would do in this position it is the media turning it into a circus |
The voice of reason .........
I hope footballers do not read message boards before signing, think Ince will be running a mile if he read this board. |  | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:45 - Jan 28 with 1527 views | perchrockjack |
I may well be a sinner bound for burning hell but Im really not bothered about either Ince,nor even mum Ince. Im only interested if he wants to come to my cluib and do a job for us until the end of the season..
Im not bothered about giving him a break, Im not concerned about his future, Im not concerned about the fruit of his loins, I really don't care if he has anger issues or an overindulgent obnoxious father who openly touts him around.
I m coming Lucifer so stoke that furnace high | |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:57 - Jan 28 with 1472 views | Clinton |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:45 - Jan 28 by perchrockjack |
I may well be a sinner bound for burning hell but Im really not bothered about either Ince,nor even mum Ince. Im only interested if he wants to come to my cluib and do a job for us until the end of the season..
Im not bothered about giving him a break, Im not concerned about his future, Im not concerned about the fruit of his loins, I really don't care if he has anger issues or an overindulgent obnoxious father who openly touts him around.
I m coming Lucifer so stoke that furnace high |
I tend to agree 
The young man has been around football all his life, he knows the score. He's seen what we have to offer, he's slept on it which is a good idea.
Yes or no please. |  |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:01 - Jan 28 with 1450 views | Phil_S |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:45 - Jan 28 by perchrockjack |
I may well be a sinner bound for burning hell but Im really not bothered about either Ince,nor even mum Ince. Im only interested if he wants to come to my cluib and do a job for us until the end of the season..
Im not bothered about giving him a break, Im not concerned about his future, Im not concerned about the fruit of his loins, I really don't care if he has anger issues or an overindulgent obnoxious father who openly touts him around.
I m coming Lucifer so stoke that furnace high |
That is almost spot on - I assume though that you are happy for anybody to look at all options before deciding which club they would like to be at or would you prefer them to just jump at the first offer? | | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:08 - Jan 28 with 1420 views | tomdickharry |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 10:57 - Jan 28 by Clinton |
I tend to agree
The young man has been around football all his life, he knows the score. He's seen what we have to offer, he's slept on it which is a good idea.
Yes or no please. |
Very good point,but I expect he and his Dad are driving through leafy South London at the moment en route for the Hilton,Croydon to meet representatives of Palace who are armed with Video's of how he would fit into the hoof ball type of game. Have said it before and will say it again he will not sign for us,hope we have other iron's in the fire all gone quiet on Pilkington,have a feeling come Friday we wont see the helicopters landing outside the Liberty moments before deadline day is finished. | | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:09 - Jan 28 with 1417 views | perchrockjack |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:01 - Jan 28 by Phil_S |
That is almost spot on - I assume though that you are happy for anybody to look at all options before deciding which club they would like to be at or would you prefer them to just jump at the first offer? |
I am only interested in our club not any individual. I see no reason for anyone to express concern over Ince jnr.
He could well have wasted our time | |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:10 - Jan 28 with 1416 views | Clinton |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:01 - Jan 28 by Phil_S |
That is almost spot on - I assume though that you are happy for anybody to look at all options before deciding which club they would like to be at or would you prefer them to just jump at the first offer? |
Surely he knows whether he wants to coached by someone who was ten times the player his Dad ever was. It would be a huge plus for the boy.
And apart from Curt, ML might even have some tips for him. | |
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With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:19 - Jan 28 with 1374 views | JackSomething |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:08 - Jan 28 by tomdickharry |
Very good point,but I expect he and his Dad are driving through leafy South London at the moment en route for the Hilton,Croydon to meet representatives of Palace who are armed with Video's of how he would fit into the hoof ball type of game. Have said it before and will say it again he will not sign for us,hope we have other iron's in the fire all gone quiet on Pilkington,have a feeling come Friday we wont see the helicopters landing outside the Liberty moments before deadline day is finished. |
Would a helicopter even be allowed to land outside the Liberty? I think that may be the first ever prediction you've made that will come true.
If Ince does sign for us, I look forward to all the moaners here backtracking about his signing as soon as he scores a goal or provides a great assist. |  |
| You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don't help. |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:21 - Jan 28 with 1355 views | Gowerjack |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:10 - Jan 28 by Clinton |
Surely he knows whether he wants to coached by someone who was ten times the player his Dad ever was. It would be a huge plus for the boy.
And apart from Curt, ML might even have some tips for him. |
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| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:35 - Jan 28 with 1282 views | exiledinenglandjack |
Anyone else hear Curt ok SSN radio? Filled me with with confidence with this move and personified the culture we have at the club! | | | |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:41 - Jan 28 with 1242 views | MattG |
| Swans await Tom Ince response ... on 11:35 - Jan 28 by exiledinenglandjack |
Anyone else hear Curt ok SSN radio? Filled me with with confidence with this move and personified the culture we have at the club! |
What did he say?
Word-for-word, please. ;) |  | | |
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