carluke71 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Have heard Chris is definately signing for Derby -around £450k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherwell Fan Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 The Scottish Sun Rams net Porter in Well RaidMOTHERWELL striker Chris Porter last night completed a £400,000 move to Derby County. Fir Park top scorer Porter, 25, even waived his agreed cut of the fee to make sure he got the transfer he wanted. The hitman dramatically rejected a £425,000 switch to Cardiff City on Thursday after being told of new Rams boss Nigel Clough's interest in him. Derby chief Adam Pearson agreed a fee with Well and a delighted Porter quickly agreed terms and passed a medical. Now the former Oldham striker — who scored 27 goals in 65 games for Well — could be set for a Championship home debut against Coventry City. Porter was a Bosman signing for Well in July 2007 and hit 18 goals in his first campaign to help inspire the team to a stunning third place and UEFA Cup spot. He had scored nine goals this term and Well boss Mark McGhee said: "He's been a terrific player for us and I told him that. It's been a pleasure having him here. "He has got a great attitude, he's a good pro and he is ambitious. "The move's not been fully processed yet, but we've agreed a deal with Derby and he's agreed his personal terms and had his medical. "We're getting slightly less from Derby than we would have from Cardiff, but there are other aspects which make it just as good a deal." McGhee, however, still reckons Porter should have gone to Ninian Park. He said: "I respect his decision to go to Derby, but I went on record to say I thought he should have gone to Cardiff and I stand by that. "Cardiff are a team vying for the Premiership. "Derby are a great club, but I think they are a wee step behind Cardiff at the moment. "But he's chosen Derby for his own reasons. I think he feels he'd rather be nearer home than way down in Cardiff." McGhee is now anxious to find Well a replacement for Porter. He said: "It's a blow to lose Chris. "The fee will help the club's finances but the wages are already in the budget so we can use them to bring in one or two players on loan. "We've got a couple of contingencies. We have spoken to people over the last few weeks and there's a few leads. "I didn't want to lose Chris but the fact is we need the money. "We need to balance the books." The topic title will need changed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav212 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sad to see him going, been a magnificent player for us and always just got his head down and got on with it and is more than deserving of his move. An honest hard working pro and McCormack and McDonald could learn a thing from him. Scored some vital goals for us and his two goals against Hearts will never be forgotten. All the best Chrissy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sad to see Chrissy leave, but £400k or whatever is a LOT of money, especially in the current climate. The only goal I've ever seen Porter score live was 5th of May against Celtic, beat big Balde and someone else in the air to nod the ball home, and send us all absolutely mental. That memory shall stay with me forever. After reading that wee interview with the gaffer above, I fucking love Mark McGhee I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtnessDosser Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Can't say a bad word against the big man....always professional, never in the papers giving it the self-publicity thing a la McDonald, McCormack. Signed for nothing, almost a goal every 2 games for a season and a half, and £400k in the bank.....thanks Chris, and all the best for the rest of your career, I'm sure it will be a long and fruitful one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherwell Football Club Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 The Scottish Sun Rams net Porter in Well RaidMOTHERWELL striker Chris Porter last night completed a £400,000 move to Derby County. Fir Park top scorer Porter, 25, even waived his agreed cut of the fee to make sure he got the transfer he wanted. The hitman dramatically rejected a £425,000 switch to Cardiff City on Thursday after being told of new Rams boss Nigel Clough's interest in him. Derby chief Adam Pearson agreed a fee with Well and a delighted Porter quickly agreed terms and passed a medical. Now the former Oldham striker — who scored 27 goals in 65 games for Well — could be set for a Championship home debut against Coventry City. Porter was a Bosman signing for Well in July 2007 and hit 18 goals in his first campaign to help inspire the team to a stunning third place and UEFA Cup spot. He had scored nine goals this term and Well boss Mark McGhee said: "He's been a terrific player for us and I told him that. It's been a pleasure having him here. "He has got a great attitude, he's a good pro and he is ambitious. "The move's not been fully processed yet, but we've agreed a deal with Derby and he's agreed his personal terms and had his medical. "We're getting slightly less from Derby than we would have from Cardiff, but there are other aspects which make it just as good a deal." McGhee, however, still reckons Porter should have gone to Ninian Park. He said: "I respect his decision to go to Derby, but I went on record to say I thought he should have gone to Cardiff and I stand by that. "Cardiff are a team vying for the Premiership. "Derby are a great club, but I think they are a wee step behind Cardiff at the moment. "But he's chosen Derby for his own reasons. I think he feels he'd rather be nearer home than way down in Cardiff." McGhee is now anxious to find Well a replacement for Porter. He said: "It's a blow to lose Chris. "The fee will help the club's finances but the wages are already in the budget so we can use them to bring in one or two players on loan. "We've got a couple of contingencies. We have spoken to people over the last few weeks and there's a few leads. "I didn't want to lose Chris but the fact is we need the money. "We need to balance the books." The topic title will need changed now. Wonder what thoose other aspects are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 The topic title will need changed now.Wonder what thoose other aspects are Pure speculation here, but I would guess something like a better sell-on clause or, more likely, quicker payments from Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Other aspects? Pearson on loan! Currently getting back to full fitness, well capable of adding a new dimension to our left hand side... then the blinkers could come off for many on this board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Other aspects? Pearson on loan! Never thought about that. That would be a decent shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherwell Football Club Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Would take Pearson. Aslong as its no one of their shite players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Indeed. Other aspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Would the other aspect not just be Chris waiving his cut of the fee and Motherwell pocketing all teh cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Would be very interesting if we happened to get something from them, a loan is a great shout. Hopefully an attacking player, maybe not a striker, Pearson would be great, but I don't imagine him returning here any time soon. We'll never know the right fee either, Porters deal has went from 400 from Cardiff to 425, we'll probably end up getting a tad less than that, but its still a good fee for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammer Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Cheers Big Man. Thanks for the goals especially those two at the Edinburgh *banned word* in the Cup! Aw ra best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dossertillidie Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 wish you all the best ports,been a great signing for us,derby have bagged a bargain! Thanks for the goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Aw the best big man! Another player to look out for in the Championship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 One of the best 'Well strikers I've seen. Sad to see him leave but glad he's got the move he wanted. All the best to him in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studos Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Players come and players go but the heart of the club remain s the support. Some in recent times have left a lot to be desired in the way they have conducted themselves. The big filla has been a model pro IMO throughout his career at the ark and goes with my best wishes. Bon chance Big Filla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that hat Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 a loan is a great shout. Hopefully an attacking player, maybe not a striker... I wonder if...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dossertillidie Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 cant say im familiar with the name any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 One of the best 'Well strikers I've seen. Sad to see him leave but glad he's got the move he wanted. All the best to him in the future. Couldn't have put it better myself. Good luck big man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Would the other aspect not just be Chris waiving his cut of the fee and Motherwell pocketing all teh cash? Thats how it looked to me, although hopefully there is a sell on clause. That could bag us a small fortune later on. Probably didn't get one put in though. All the best Chris. One of our best signings in a long time, hope to see you playing in the Premiership soon. He's been an absolute gent here and so many good memories. The 2 goals in the cup at Tynecastle, the Euro clincher against Aberdeen and the hat trick against Inverness. Edit: There's no way we'll get Giles Barnes, he's off to Fulham to replace Jimmy Bullard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc1886 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Would be very interesting if we happened to get something from them, a loan is a great shout. Hopefully an attacking player, maybe not a striker, Pearson would be great, but I don't imagine him returning here any time soon. I heard it could be Gary Teale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC'd Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Oh god no! If people thought Jim O'Brien couldn't cross a ball.. Please don't let Gary Teale pull on a Motherwell shirt, one of the worst players (up there with Kyle and Steve Caldwell to pull on a Scotland shirt), it's an embarrasment that he has so many caps for the National Team. God fuckin' awful. Absolute shitebag, nae confidence to take a man on as a winger, it's get the ball and look for the RB at all times. No thanks. Doubt Derby would let him go anyway, if rumours are correct that (the other wee fannie) Kris Commons is on his way, then they will need Teale to reclaim his place at the right-hand-side of there midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav212 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Official Bye Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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