Billy Sharp at Nottingham Forest for the season – and pledges 20 goals
NOTTINGHAM Forest have taken the first steps towards signing Billy Sharp on a permanent basis – and the striker says that the move would be a 'good option' for him.
But new manager Alex McLeish may have to play a patient waiting game, with Sharp also today insisting that he is in no rush to commit his long-term future to Forest.
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Billy Sharp
What will be of solace to Forest fans is the news that Sharp insisted on there being NO clause to allow Southampton to recall him in January, when he joined on loan from the Premier League club in the summer.
And he has pledged that, between now and the end of the season, he wants to score 20 goals and help the Reds to promotion into the top-flight.
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"When I signed for the season, I wanted some stability. So I didn't want there to be a clause where I could be recalled in January," said Sharp. "The (Forest) owners have said that they do want to buy me. But a lot has to happen, they have to ask Southampton first, for a start.
"But I am here for the season, at the very least, because they cannot recall me in January. I did not want that clause to be in the deal. I did not want any interruptions. I have had a few injury problems in the last few seasons and I have not been able to get to that 20-goal mark.
"That has really frustrated me. Hopefully I can stay fit and get those 20 goals for Forest."
Sharp took his tally for Forest to nine, as he netted an injury-time equaliser to earn McLeish a point from his first game in charge, against Crystal Palace, on Saturday. The goal lifted the roof off the City Ground and Sharp says his relationship with the Reds fans could be a key factor in deciding his future.
"I will score as many as I can for Forest and then weigh my options up. And signing for Forest is a really good option. Something might still happen in January," he said.
"There has not been a concrete offer, but there has been talks between the main men and myself. I am enjoying what I am doing, I am doing well – so I don't like to change things."
McLeish added: "Billy's record speaks for itself. He has prowess in the box, he has finishing power – he is an asset. He would be an asset to any club. He would be a tremendous acquisition."
Comments
by famoustree
Monday, December 31 2012, 11:07PM
“outfoxed nuthin.com2
lesta Won't Alas Never Knowingly Ever Receive the honours Forest ever 'ave . So W Ye Do nt U
Fork Off to the minor side of the TRENt.”
by derkaiser
Monday, December 31 2012, 7:31PM
“Brinders, mate,
I generally appreciate your posts.
This time you're talking rubbish.”
by BrindersGod
Monday, December 31 2012, 5:27PM
“I know it's time to move on but if you want chapter and verse of how ridiculous it was to get rid of Sean, here it is.
His record from 24 league games was won nine drawn nine lost six pts 36, position 8th
A certain Brian Clough's record after 24 league games: won five drawn 10 lost nine pts (by new system) 25.
In addition, a squad that included most of the European Cup-winning side - Anderson, Clark, McGovern, Bowyer, O'Neill, Robbo. Woodcock plus Birtles in reserves and O'Hare - was shortly to slump to 20th in the Second Division.
My point is simply this: you have to go through bad times if you want come out the other side. This lot would have sacked the best, so there's no hope for the rest!”
by thepilot
Monday, December 31 2012, 5:24PM
“bomdia.
Great point.They are all legends to Forest fans,me included.It would be great to add Billy to that list.Not only is he a goalscorer but is allround play is so good.Linking the play up,he very rarely gives the ball away and shields it brilliantly.I also think he links up really well with Dex,as the goals against Leeds and Palace shown.And then we have got coxy as well.I know its not possible,but it would be great to be able to play all three together in some way.I certainly dont think we need to strengthen up front.A wide player would be my shout,and strengthening the back four.Whatever happens,i feel very optomistic for the future of our great club.
COME ON YOU REDS.ONWARDS AND UPWARDS.”
by tweedmouth
Monday, December 31 2012, 5:00PM
“leicester fans on about he city ground, is it because they havent won a league game there for 40 years? i remember filbert street to stands and two bike sheds. never won a major trophy never will.sad isnt it.”
by The Grim Reaper
Monday, December 31 2012, 3:03PM
“Sign him up. It's a long time since we've had a striker like Billy Sharp. What's impressed me most since he came on loan is his work rate. It's incredible. And he scores goals - lots of them.”
by rednight
Monday, December 31 2012, 2:52PM
“OutfoxedYa2 The reason you cant get decent gates is too much Devalie and curry and not enough football we even gave you a goal start and you still couldnt beat us, cant wait for the last game of the season please try and bring a couple of supporters with you atleast 2 taxis full, I have had a bet that you wont make the play-offs just like last season when you will fail again.”
by rednight
Monday, December 31 2012, 2:42PM
“outfoxedYa2 Baps what a signing better suited to the donkey lashers than yourself as he was always found with the donkeys on the beach during low tide.”
by Craigwigan
Monday, December 31 2012, 2:20PM
“BILLY DAVIS IS ON THE BENDIBUS TO BLACKBURN
WILL BE ON THE PITCH 2MOZ TO WAVE TO THE 1000'S OF FOREST FANS”
by OutfoxedYa2
Monday, December 31 2012, 2:05PM
“@ Flashy1... Well we all know what Mickycolon is like with his statistics. My god he even spends hours and hours pausing and rewinding the Florest highlights on telly (the nearest he gets to actually WATCHING them) just to see if the reported added time was adhered to by the ref and then still getting it wrong!!!
As for the attendance statistics, we all know they are affected by the travelling support as well so the fact that you're ahead of the Foxes is probably down to the rival fans wanting to see your wooden shed of a main stand for themselves as its a true relic, a bit like going to see the ancient Pyramids or the Acropolis of ancient Athens I suppose but without the history!
Good luck for the rest of the season to you too cause under the Ginger one you're gonna need it.”