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Sharp and Hammond depart Saints
11:21pm Friday 31st August 2012 in Sport
Billy Sharp
Billy Sharp and Dean Hammond were surprise departures from Saints on deadline day.
As revealed online by the Daily Echo , striker Sharp moved to Championship side Nottingham Forest on loan for the rest of the season.
Midfielder and former skipper Hammond returned to his old club, Brighton, again on a temporary basis for the remainder of the campaign.
Sharp only joined Saints in January, in a £1.8m deal from Doncaster.
He leaves the club with an impressive record of ten goals in 18 matches, having helped them complete promotion to the Premier League .
Sharp, 26, wrote on Twitter: “I’m really sorry saints fans I’m off 2 forest 4 the season, uve been amazin to me love u all, massive thanks and gutted to be leavin.”
Minutes before the window shut, the club also announced they had sent Hammond to Championship side Brighton – the club where he began his career.
The 29-year-old, who joined Saints from Colchester in August 2009, has made 145 appearances and scored 11 goals in his time at St Mary’s.
Comments(62)
toutlaw
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11:28pm Fri 31 Aug 12
insane saint
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11:28pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Kings Lynn Saint wrote:we will be fine
Apart from Ramirez, a bit of an underwhelming day transfer-wise.
Defence still looks a bit weak - maybe we'll get a loanee in.
At least Rickie is still here.
together as one.
we will beat manure 2-0
Kings Lynn Saint
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11:31pm Fri 31 Aug 12
george chivers
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11:35pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Adkins or Cortese?
Sorry to see Billy Sharp go.
We are still light in defence.
COYR
upwherewebelong
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11:35pm Fri 31 Aug 12
ElliotP
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11:45pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Kings Lynn Saint wrote:I'm afraid the loan window isn't available for the Premier League. Maybe we got something done before the 11pm deadline and it hasn't gone through as of yet. If not we have to wait until January to strengthen further!
When does the loan window open? Perhaps we'll sign a LB and another CB on loan then?
wizard
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11:47pm Fri 31 Aug 12
upwherewebelong wrote:I didnt want to see him go but i thought it was painfully obvious he isnt prem quality! far too slow for my liking
I'm shocked and very disappointed in NA for getting rid of Billy Sharp. I hope this stupid and ill thought out decision doesn't come back to haunt him. I wish Billy all the best and hope he proves NA to be wrong and comes back next year
Kings Lynn Saint
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11:48pm Fri 31 Aug 12
ElliotP wrote:That's a fair point. Here's hoping other deals as you say were done before 11 but not registered yet - NA did seem to imply of further players in.
Kings Lynn Saint wrote:I'm afraid the loan window isn't available for the Premier League. Maybe we got something done before the 11pm deadline and it hasn't gone through as of yet. If not we have to wait until January to strengthen further!
When does the loan window open? Perhaps we'll sign a LB and another CB on loan then?
Still, if not, it's been a very good window
indorsaint
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11:49pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Norwegian Saint
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11:54pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Hammond is not a surprise.
Great to get Ramirez in, will he start Sunday???
COYRs
Kings Lynn Saint
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11:56pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Kings Lynn Saint
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11:57pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Norwegian Saint wrote:Unfortunately not - he wasn't signed before 12 midday.
Very sad we let Billy go, think he would have been our impact sub.
Hammond is not a surprise.
Great to get Ramirez in, will he start Sunday???
COYRs
Kings Lynn Saint
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11:58pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Norwegian Saint wrote:Unfortunately not - he wasn't signed before 12 midday.
Very sad we let Billy go, think he would have been our impact sub.
Hammond is not a surprise.
Great to get Ramirez in, will he start Sunday???
COYRs
indorsaint
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11:58pm Fri 31 Aug 12
indorsaint
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11:58pm Fri 31 Aug 12
City Saint
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12:25am Sat 1 Sep 12
But we have to grow.
So.
Cheerio.
Jannersaint
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12:27am Sat 1 Sep 12
Kings Lynn Saint wrote:You know that for sure? When he was announced and when signed are two different things. Here's hoping.
Norwegian Saint wrote:Unfortunately not - he wasn't signed before 12 midday.
Very sad we let Billy go, think he would have been our impact sub.
Hammond is not a surprise.
Great to get Ramirez in, will he start Sunday???
COYRs
I'm very surprised by the negativity here. We've signed the best young English RB in Clyne. A highly rated versatile striker in Rodriguez. African cup 2012 golden boot who can play wide or up front. A winger capped 9 times for the best international team in the world. Glasgow ranger captain. Japan CB and captain. We've got outstanding young players coming through that are being included. Chung is fit again too which to me seems like a new signing.
Buttner is playing Sunday. Hope he's poor and we give him hell. I think we misses out on a LB unless to be announced as the number 3 and 10 were left out.
Surprised Billy given 11 if he wasn't in plans. I love the man but he does not have the pace or physicality for the prem. He is one of those players who will always be awesome in the second tier but never quite good enough for the Prem.
I have so much faith right now. The managers earnt it.
Corkonian Saint
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12:29am Sat 1 Sep 12
Kings Lynn Saint
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12:37am Sat 1 Sep 12
Jannersaint wrote:I don't know for sure, I thought I read it somehere.
Kings Lynn Saint wrote:You know that for sure? When he was announced and when signed are two different things. Here's hoping.
Norwegian Saint wrote:Unfortunately not - he wasn't signed before 12 midday.
Very sad we let Billy go, think he would have been our impact sub.
Hammond is not a surprise.
Great to get Ramirez in, will he start Sunday???
COYRs
I'm very surprised by the negativity here. We've signed the best young English RB in Clyne. A highly rated versatile striker in Rodriguez. African cup 2012 golden boot who can play wide or up front. A winger capped 9 times for the best international team in the world. Glasgow ranger captain. Japan CB and captain. We've got outstanding young players coming through that are being included. Chung is fit again too which to me seems like a new signing.
Buttner is playing Sunday. Hope he's poor and we give him hell. I think we misses out on a LB unless to be announced as the number 3 and 10 were left out.
Surprised Billy given 11 if he wasn't in plans. I love the man but he does not have the pace or physicality for the prem. He is one of those players who will always be awesome in the second tier but never quite good enough for the Prem.
I have so much faith right now. The managers earnt it.
And I wasn't being negative - I said earlier it has been a great window, just underwhelmed with today. Judging by NA's comments, was under the impression there were a couple of defenders coming in. I still think we needed a left back.
Still, all in all, a good window and some cracking players now on the bus!
Matt Allen
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12:37am Sat 1 Sep 12
I can only assume Billy has fallen out with Nigel otherwise this does not make any sense.
Very confused in North London....
SaintinCanada
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12:46am Sat 1 Sep 12
indorsaint
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12:59am Sat 1 Sep 12
Jannersaint
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1:02am Sat 1 Sep 12
Kings Lynn Saint wrote:Sorry mate, I agree with you and Norwegian. First bit in reply to you. Negativity elsewhere.
Jannersaint wrote:I don't know for sure, I thought I read it somehere.
Kings Lynn Saint wrote:You know that for sure? When he was announced and when signed are two different things. Here's hoping.
Norwegian Saint wrote:Unfortunately not - he wasn't signed before 12 midday.
Very sad we let Billy go, think he would have been our impact sub.
Hammond is not a surprise.
Great to get Ramirez in, will he start Sunday???
COYRs
I'm very surprised by the negativity here. We've signed the best young English RB in Clyne. A highly rated versatile striker in Rodriguez. African cup 2012 golden boot who can play wide or up front. A winger capped 9 times for the best international team in the world. Glasgow ranger captain. Japan CB and captain. We've got outstanding young players coming through that are being included. Chung is fit again too which to me seems like a new signing.
Buttner is playing Sunday. Hope he's poor and we give him hell. I think we misses out on a LB unless to be announced as the number 3 and 10 were left out.
Surprised Billy given 11 if he wasn't in plans. I love the man but he does not have the pace or physicality for the prem. He is one of those players who will always be awesome in the second tier but never quite good enough for the Prem.
I have so much faith right now. The managers earnt it.
And I wasn't being negative - I said earlier it has been a great window, just underwhelmed with today. Judging by NA's comments, was under the impression there were a couple of defenders coming in. I still think we needed a left back.
Still, all in all, a good window and some cracking players now on the bus!
Saint Marcus
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1:13am Sat 1 Sep 12
CEH393
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1:17am Sat 1 Sep 12
Gordano Saint
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2:37am Sat 1 Sep 12
Without their commitment to the cause, along with NC, NA, and St Marcus we wouldn't be looking forward to the likes of Ramirez et al gracing the St Mary's pitch this season.
So let's write their names firmly in to the proud history of this club, and should they return, welcome them back with open arms. I for one would like thank them for their efforts. Without them we probably wouldn't be here now.
Brian1
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4:29am Sat 1 Sep 12
What a shame for them, but I think the replacements will be great . Come on you,you red and white pinstripes.
Still hope Billy will come back next year and shine for us -- but thanks guys for your contributions
aldermoorboy
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6:37am Sat 1 Sep 12
Enjoy your new future.
JohnItaly
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7:34am Sat 1 Sep 12
SaintMax
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8:04am Sat 1 Sep 12
Why people are negative a bout the lack of signings...? Too many and u disrupt a back to back promotion team, Kings Lynn Saint sums it up perfectly for me.
worried of n e hampshire
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8:19am Sat 1 Sep 12
Saintsayer II
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8:24am Sat 1 Sep 12
Other than a covering LB we have done well in this window It certainly makes a change from seeing where are best players are off to
AndyAndrews
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8:37am Sat 1 Sep 12
SFCOLDBOY
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9:04am Sat 1 Sep 12
He has led by example, always put in a full shift.
Very good loan for Brighton.
Billy came to Saints unfit,that said, he scorred the vital goals that made the difference at the end of last season.
His loan to Forest could give them a massive boost this season.
It appears that we have not managed to find another LB. (IMO. our biggest weakness in our team).
So many conceded goals have started from this position.
Danny Fox,now has to take a big positive from this and knuckle down to improve his defending.
Sunday will be a massive test for him i.e Nanni & Valencia if they play.
Good luck to DEAN & BILLY.
COYR.
Southseachris
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9:25am Sat 1 Sep 12
Billy Sharp unfortunately lacks the pace necessary to trouble Premiership defenders but could feed off the right man; we'll have to wait and see.
h.smith7
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9:40am Sat 1 Sep 12
ramptonfromsouthampton
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9:40am Sat 1 Sep 12
AndyAndrews wrote:You do know about the sh@t this guy has had to deal with in his personal life don't you? No need for sarky comments like yours fellah.
Footballers who can't settle "down here"? All the way from Doncaster. Not exactly Australia is it?
Kings Lynn Saint
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9:55am Sat 1 Sep 12
SaintMax wrote:Thanks
I'm gutted to see Billy go, always got on the score sheet and often a couple, good luck mate and hope to see u back. Deano has been a true servant done us proud.
Why people are negative a bout the lack of signings...? Too many and u disrupt a back to back promotion team, Kings Lynn Saint sums it up perfectly for me.
JohnItaly
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10:15am Sat 1 Sep 12
SO50 Saint
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10:16am Sat 1 Sep 12
kissmya%%
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10:53am Sat 1 Sep 12
ramptonfromsouthamptBilly Has had a tough year , however A lot of players seem to play & adapt from there roots ie-Alan shearer is a good example & jordan rhodes who wishes to stay in the north with blackburn rather than the west ham & many more southern sides .
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AndyAndrews wrote:You do know about the sh@t this guy has had to deal with in his personal life don't you? No need for sarky comments like yours fellah.
Footballers who can't settle "down here"? All the way from Doncaster. Not exactly Australia is it?
Anyway coys -home & away since 79 without missing a game !
Becky67
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10:56am Sat 1 Sep 12
batesieboy
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11:05am Sat 1 Sep 12
kissmya%%
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11:14am Sat 1 Sep 12
Becky67 wrote:maybe the club let him go Becky ........
Billy Sharp just tweeted that he was happily settled here and that's not the reason he left.
kissmya%%
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11:16am Sat 1 Sep 12
kissmya%%
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11:34am Sat 1 Sep 12
miltonarcher
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12:27pm Sat 1 Sep 12
Makes me laugh when you see comments on here about his so called lack of pace. Then you consider all of those top class finishers who didn't have pace, Matty for one, Sheringham, the list is endless.
I would like to see Billy in our squad, he is a class striker.
Saint.
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1:06pm Sat 1 Sep 12
WELL DONE NC!!!
kissmya%%
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1:49pm Sat 1 Sep 12
miltonarcher wrote:I would hope there is a signed agreement , In case we have injuries ETC
Sorry to see Billy go, can we call him back if required???
Makes me laugh when you see comments on here about his so called lack of pace. Then you consider all of those top class finishers who didn't have pace, Matty for one, Sheringham, the list is endless.
I would like to see Billy in our squad, he is a class striker.
Mush On The Beach
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3:45pm Sat 1 Sep 12
truelysaints
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4:34pm Sat 1 Sep 12
upwherewebelong wrote:upwherewebelong,
I'm shocked and very disappointed in NA for getting rid of Billy Sharp. I hope this stupid and ill thought out decision doesn't come back to haunt him. I wish Billy all the best and hope he proves NA to be wrong and comes back next year
Unfortunately doesn't come as a surprise to me.
OSPREYSAINT
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5:11pm Sat 1 Sep 12
SaintMark
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7:35pm Sat 1 Sep 12
redsnapper
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10:03am Sun 2 Sep 12
The weakest link is now is probably only Jose whose concentration lapses dreadfully.
But happy to be proved wrong if he keeps RVP off the score sheet and be good to see KD make a few saves after the first 2 matches.
COYR remember Egil Ostenstad!
Scarborosaint
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10:53am Sun 2 Sep 12
madmike
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1:20pm Mon 3 Sep 12
lowe esteem
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1:57pm Mon 3 Sep 12
Scarborosaint wrote:...and he didn't cost 7m. like our more recent signing, or design the new shirts like Guly did.
Unfortunately Billy did not fit into the system of playing one up front , lacks a yard of pace or physical presence but his contribution to our promotion should not be underestimated , deano has fallen down the pecking order with cork Davies spiderman and lallana , he was inspirational especially during promotion from the first division but just not good enough for the prem , good luck to them both as they are great professionals . Although no LB during window but in shaw we have some talent , remember how bale and bridge came from unknowns to internationals very quickly and this lad has bundles of potential to progress to the top even though only 17
saintray
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11:33pm Mon 3 Sep 12
City Saint
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12:33am Tue 4 Sep 12
redsnapper wrote:Looks like you were right.
This weeks changes prove to me that Nige and Nicola are doing it right.
The weakest link is now is probably only Jose whose concentration lapses dreadfully.
But happy to be proved wrong if he keeps RVP off the score sheet and be good to see KD make a few saves after the first 2 matches.
COYR remember Egil Ostenstad!
Winchester Saint
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6:09pm Wed 5 Sep 12
According to a BBC report out today, he wanted clarify from Saints but he is happy at Forest with his old Doncaster boss who is now Forest manager.
He reckons Adkins don't want him any longer.
He might likely to stay with Forest permanently after loan deal expires next summer.
So he may not go back to St Mary's even if Saints fans want him back.
So sorry mates - No sharp but life must go on and forget him, he's gone for good.
Goodbye and good luck, Sharp.
Winchester Saint
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6:15pm Wed 5 Sep 12
miltonarcher wrote:According to his loan deal he will not be recalled any time till the end of the deal next summer.
Sorry to see Billy go, can we call him back if required???
Makes me laugh when you see comments on here about his so called lack of pace. Then you consider all of those top class finishers who didn't have pace, Matty for one, Sheringham, the list is endless.
I would like to see Billy in our squad, he is a class striker.
He is unlikely to go back to us after this season cos he might sign for Forest permanently.
Sorry mate.
Kings Lynn Saint says...
11:26pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Defence still looks a bit weak - maybe we'll get a loanee in.
At least Rickie is still here.