Naylor

[Wulfhere]

A report in tonights E&S says that Celtic will not be held to ransom and will not pay above £500,000 for Lee Naylor. Is this enough for us to replace Naylor? Should we take the £500,000 if Naylor will not sign a new contract.

[Bahama Wolf]

No

[Darko Pancev]

A report in tonights E&S says that Celtic will not be held to ransom and will not pay above £500,000 for Lee Naylor. Is this enough for us to replace Naylor? Should we take the £500,000 if Naylor will not sign a new contract.

Blimey! I never thought I'd ever see the day when a reigning National title holders (albeit Scotland!:D ) are refusing to be held to ransom over LEE NAYLOR!:eek: :eek:

Nevertheless, I don't think £500k is sufficient. Not that I think he is necessarily worth more than that, but we would struggle to get a decent replacement with that sort of money, particularly as it's unlikely the full amount will be made available to MM.

[shafted wolf]

DIDNT anyone notice most of prestons attacking play was down
naylors side!!? HE is and always will be a liability!
EVEN THOU he always gives 100% IMO.
I would SNAP there hands off for that much!!

[wolf of sedgley]

DIDNT anyone notice most of prestons attacking play was down
naylors side!!? HE is and always will be a liability!


I noticed that too. 500k isn't much though really is it. £1m and we'll talk!

[brummywolf]

Naylor was up a casino in Walsall with Daryl Russell last night and confirmed he's interested in going to Celtic and is going up this week to look for a house. It's a shame but let's hope we can get a good price.

[quirky_birky]

I believe he put in more crosses than any other Wolves player last season (wasn't his fault that Cort was on the other flank!!). He has his off days but is 100% Wolves and at times was our most creative player last season. Defensively he's not the greatest, but Ashley Cole is supposed to be worth £20 million, and he's pretty poor defensively. I'd be disappointed if he didn't stay long enough for a testimonial and would be more disappointed if we only got £500,000 for his services.

If Clapham is hardly setting the World on fire, and we'll struggle to get any sort of replacement before the end of the transfer window.

[Wulfhere]

The E&S say that nothing has been agreed yet but are expecting developments in the next two days.

[jrpb-3]

I think Naylor should stay as I think we'd struggle to get a decent replacement without sepnding most/all of what we got for him.
For those that would be happy for him to go who would you want as a replacement

[Jack Bauer]

I'd accept £5000, let alone £500,000, the bloke has had about half a good season in the last 8. He was kept out for a year by Mo Camara for christs sake!

[Essex Wolf]

Much as for the most part I've backed Naylor I have to say he has been inconsistent at best these past seasons and I for one do not believe he will be that difficult a player to replace.His passing, crossing, positional play and all round game have become mediocre.

That said if Celtic really do want him that badly I'd tell them to stick their offer and see if they really are interested. If they are they'll offer more and if they are not Wolves get to keep a player who on his day is worth?? having as back up at least.

[Jack Regan]

The thing about Nayls is how many times does he have the ball? He is often our only outlet for Matt Murray, other than lumping the ball upfield.

he is always available for a pass, yes he's not the greatest, but how many times do any of our attacks start from the right back position?

[Essex Wolf]

The thing about Nayls is how many times does he have the ball? He is often our only outlet for Matt Murray, other than lumping the ball upfield.

he is always available for a pass, yes he's not the greatest, but how many times do any of our attacks start from the right back position?

Fair point but look at who the RB is at present. Muray has two choices, who would you go for?;)

[glasgowwolf]

I like Naylor, he has often been the scapegoat of the wolves fans. Yet he works hard is totally focussed on Wolves.
He is not the best defender, however rarely including the prem season does a winger take him apart.
Emerton did though Kennedy should have helped, but had no intent.
A very rusty and isolated Naylor was destoyed by Ronaldo in the FA Cup again he had no assistance.
If the right money is offered then yes he has to go. Certainly at 1.5 Million he is a snip.... I think he is worth nearer 2.5.

His only problem for me is distribution, and sometimes that is because he is given the ball and told to launch it 60 yards up field, sometimes he just cannot pass.

[Wulfhere]

I like Naylor, he has often been the scapegoat of the wolves fans. Yet he works hard is totally focussed on Wolves.
He is not the best defender, however rarely including the prem season does a winger take him apart.
Emerton did though Kennedy should have helped, but had no intent.
A very rusty and isolated Naylor was destoyed by Ronaldo in the FA Cup again he had no assistance.
If the right money is offered then yes he has to go. Certainly at 1.5 Million he is a snip.... I think he is worth nearer 2.5.

His only problem for me is distribution, and sometimes that is because he is given the ball and told to launch it 60 yards up field, sometimes he just cannot pass.

I may be wrong here, but I think Silas played on the left against Blackburn not Kennedy.

[basher]

If he wont sign a new contract then Wolves should take the money, it's as simple as that.

[Deutsch Wolf]

If he wont sign a new contract then Wolves should take the money, it's as simple as that.

I agree. That was my position with Cort, but he appears willing to sign a new deal and hopefully that'll be sorted out sooner rather than later.

[nuno]

If the right money is offered then yes he has to go. Certainly at 1.5 Million he is a snip.... I think he is worth nearer 2.5.



With less than 12 months left on his contract there is no way Naylor is worth 2.5M.

If he wants to go then Wolves will be forced to accept the 500K being offered, unless Moxey can get an extra 250-500k out of them.

It's either that or he signs a pre contract with Celtic in January and Wolves get nothing.

If we can still sign Whittingham from Villa now O' Neil has taken over, I don't think Wolves will miss Naylor regularly being caught out of position, his woeful passing or his weak tackling.

In any case, Clapham at LB and Rosa/Whittingham at LM looks far stronger than Naylor at LB and Clapham/Rosa in midfield.

[Bumbamuffin]

Totally agree.If we don't sell,does anyone seriously think Naylor would sign the contract? Of course he wouldn't,he'd be signing a pre- contract agreement with Celtic in January.We just cannot afford another Miller scenario-especially considering we are talking about an average performer.

In the E&S friendly report,it stated how well Daniel Jones played.IMO him providing cover for Clapham is ok for left back anyway.

[Professional]

We will take the money over the next few days. We can't afford to say no.

[Wombourne Wolf]

Why not take £500K plus Pearson or another of their promising youngsters. Wasnt Naylor big mates with Miller as well? I had seen them 2/3 times in the Round Oak in Wombourne.

[SBDJ]

In the E&S friendly report,it stated how well Daniel Jones played.IMO him providing cover for Clapham is ok for left back anyway.

Unless there has been a remarkable improvement in Jones from his performance at Plymouth I would be concerned as to whether he is ready even as cover. Possible I suppose and perhaps a harsh judgement based on one performance

[Rhoswolf]

Agree SBDJ totally about Daniel Jones, furthermore what's to say any transfer fee for Naylor will be made available to MM, more likely to "disappear" into the club coffers like all the other money received of late.

Wouldn't consider selling unless suitable replacement signed first, unless fee at least doubles.

[MickMac]

A report in tonights E&S says that Celtic will not be held to ransom and will not pay above £500,000 for Lee Naylor.

Good, I don't like Lee Naylor much but at the end of the day, if they can't afford the price they should bu**er off and look elsewhere. Football is not a welfare state!

[Brizzlewolf]

Can't really remember the last time he had an outstanding game and struggling to think why Celtic would be interested. Far too inconsistent at fullback and not really good enough to play in midfield.
Take the dosh, I say.

[Ulster Wolf]

A report in tonights E&S says that Celtic will not be held to ransom and will not pay above £500,000 for Lee Naylor. Is this enough for us to replace Naylor? Should we take the £500,000 if Naylor will not sign a new contract.

Certainly id sell him. Is Lee Naylor a £1mil pound player? No way. Would we require a £1mil player to replace him? No way. Celtic probably like his energy, but after that theres nothing. He should have been sold a long time ago, and id suggest we sell him before Celtic take in a few more games and change their minds!

We must root out the remaining deadwood, it wasnt all shipped out over the summer, and Naylor is the main one for me. He is a liability. Any player is a liability who gives the ball away so much, but passing is a much more key issue for defenders than midfielders or forwards from the point of view that when they releave pressure by winning the ball, it is suicide to give it away again as most of the our team have their backs turned and are working their way up the field.

[wolf of sedgley]

Hopfully Jez can get £750k for him and we can get whittingham in to pay left wing and move clapham to left back. We get the better deal. :cool:

[The_Blade]

£500K, Id take a fiver. Get shot! Should of been replaced a few years ago.

[Oldgold Wolfcub]

Now does this show the lack of ambition shown by Celtic that they want a player that they value as low as 500K?:p

[Poole Wolf]

For £500k they can have Craddock as well

[quirky_birky]

Totally agree.If we don't sell,does anyone seriously think Naylor would sign the contract? Of course he wouldn't,he'd be signing a pre- contract agreement with Celtic in January.We just cannot afford another Miller scenario-especially considering we are talking about an average performer.

It's a slightly different scenario than it was with Miller. There was always a chance that with Miller's help we could've got promoted, thus earning us more than we would've got from any sale - effectively a big gamble. However, there were no realistic bids for Miller so we couldn't have cashed in anyway (he was never going to go to Sheffield United).

We won't get promoted this season whether Naylor is in the side or not, so I guess if we were offered a substantial amount then we'd be wise to take it (assuming that he wouldn't be signing a new contract for us), but £500,000 is a pitance for a player that I think would be hard to replace.

[ooh la la]

Never rated him in his current position. Although his heart is Wolves I say sell, we have Clapham who can fill the position.

[TheDarkside]

For £500k they can have Craddock as well

Or £450K if they take Edwards.

[The_Blade]

Or £450K if they take Edwards.

Agreed!

[Adrian_Monk]

when did we sign Whittingham?

[leeb1977]

personally i'll be sorry to see Lee Naylor go. For me, he's been one of the hardest working players in our squad over recent years and all too often a scapegoat.

He's been hampered with a lack of support (from Kennedy in particular) and has has to try and cope with some all together dodgy tactics.

OK, he's not the greatest player in the world - but i struggle to see where we would be without him at the minute tbh. If it were down to me - i'd keep him.

£500,000 isnt enough.

[kennyB]

At the game on Friday I said to my mate that if Celtic offered £1.50 for him we should take it. My mate said that was too much and £1 would be nearer his value. Despite his energy he is useless.

[Uncle Festa]

I think useless is more than harsh. If we managed to get a record loan deal for Camarra off them, I'm sure we can sell Naylor for more than £500,000, but he could resign if he wanted to now he only has 12 months left on his contract (Hearts player has just done this to go to Wigan under a little known FIFA rule according to Sky). I can see why Wolves fans rate Naylor as the majority just want to see effort and commitment - you can't fault Naylor for this but his quality is sub-standard. When he comes up against a good player and he needs to back peddle he can be found wanting. This is what happened against Preston. They deliberately played down their right flank as they had a quick winger as an outlet, not because Naylor was deemed to be a weakness, but Naylor can't cope defensively on his own. Lescott used to come over and help to the detriment of his own game and now Clapham quickly doubles up to help him out if you watch carefully. I think Merlins comments yesterday about Jones means that he has got his eye on him coming into the first team, meaning he realises that Naylor is going.