Kev Maher

[Barry the dog]

From SkySports.com.






Players:

Carl Pettifer
Teams:

Southend United


by Mark Kendall

Southend captain Kevin Maher has been offered a new deal to stay at Roots Hall, but has conceded he is keen to test himself at a higher level.

The 27-year-old midfielder has been a virtual ever-present for The Shrimpers this term enjoying an impressive campaign which has seen him named the club's Player of the Season.

The former Tottenham star - who arrived at the Essex-based club in 1998 - is out of contract this summer and is believed to be a target for a number of clubs, although his agent Saif Rubie insisted he was happy at Southend.

"Kevin wants to play at the highest level possible and ideally that would be with Southend," Rubie stated.

"He has been one of the most consistent performers at this level for some time and is keen to challenge himself.

"There is obviously interest in him because of his situation, and while he is happy to stay he wants to test himself."

Meanwhile, midfielder Carl Pettefer has signed a new two-year contract with the Division Three outfit.

The 23-year-old - currently out of action with an ankle injury - inked the deal at Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Torquay, and admitted he was delighted to be staying at Roots Hall.

"I'm really happy to have signed a contract here," he told the club's official website.

"I think we have a good side taking shape and it's great to be a part of that set-up."

 

[Napster]

When we spoke to Kev last week he wanted to stay for his testimonial.

Maybe Scriv's working his magic already...

 

[The Artful Shrimper]

Blimey, that's a scenario no-ones anticipated

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Barry the dog @ May 11 2004,09:38)]"Kevin wants to play at the highest level possible and ideally that would be with Southend," Rubie stated.

"He has been one of the most consistent performers at this level for some time and is keen to challenge himself.

"There is obviously interest in him because of his situation, and while he is happy to stay he wants to test himself."

That, as they say in the business, is called "talking up a deal".

Can't blame his agent for looking to get as much money as possible for Cap'n Kev... it's his job.

And, despite the protestations of Scriv, we'd be screwed without him. I'd be more gutted to lose him than I would any other player - including my main man Leon Constantine.

Matt

 

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ May 11 2004,09:42)]And, despite the protestations of Scriv,

I don't think Scriv will protest much now.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ May 11 2004,09:43)]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ May 11 2004,09:42)]And, despite the protestations of Scriv,

I don't think Scriv will protest much now.

¿Porque no?

Matt

 

[Crabby Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ May 11 2004,09:42)]

Quote[/b] (Barry the dog @ May 11 2004,09:38)]"Kevin wants to play at the highest level possible and ideally that would be with Southend," Rubie stated.

"He has been one of the most consistent performers at this level for some time and is keen to challenge himself.

"There is obviously interest in him because of his situation, and while he is happy to stay he wants to test himself."

That, as they say in the business, is called "talking up a deal".

Can't blame his agent for looking to get as much money as possible for Cap'n Kev... it's his job.

And, despite the protestations of Scriv, we'd be screwed without him. I'd be more gutted to lose him than I would any other player - including my main man Leon Constantine.

Matt

Agree totally Matt. It could also be his way of saying he wants to stay, but only if we're ambitious and go for promotion.

Time will tell, but from the wording, I think he'll stay.



Bloody hope so anyway!

 

[Durera]

<span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>I wouldn&#39;t be surprised if that&#39;s a mis-quote regarding the desire to get promoted next season either....</span>

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Quote[/b] (Barry the dog @ May 11 2004,09:38)]The former Tottenham star - who arrived at the Essex-based club in 1998 - is out of contract this summer and is believed to be a target for a number of clubs, although his agent Saif Rubie insisted he was happy at Southend.

Maher&#39;s agent is from the same firm that organised the famous alleged rape party.

He&#39;s quoted here:

Daily Telegraph Article

 

[londonblue]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ May 11 2004,09:42)]I&#39;d be more gutted to lose him than I would any other player - including my main man Leon Constantine.

Me too.

 

[Napster]

Maher&#39;s agent in invented the word roasting shocker&#33;

ps

RUBIE Saif
EPR Sports Management
Suite 36, 124-128 Barlby Road
UK- LONDON-Notting Hill W10 6BL
England
(registered in England)
Tel: 0044-(0)208 960 96 95
Fax: 0044-(0)208 964 20 30
Mobile: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Email: info@everythingpr.co.uk

 

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ May 11 2004,10:56)]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ May 11 2004,09:43)]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ May 11 2004,09:42)]And, despite the protestations of Scriv,

I don't think Scriv will protest much now.

¿Porque no?

Matt

you'll find out soon enough.

 

[The General]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ May 11 2004,11:30)]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ May 11 2004,10:56)]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ May 11 2004,09:43)]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ May 11 2004,09:42)]And, despite the protestations of Scriv,

I don't think Scriv will protest much now.

¿Porque no?

Matt

you'll find out soon enough.

I know. You dont, Matt ....

Aren't i special!!

Kev

 

[W4 Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ May 11 2004,11:30)]¿Porque no?

Matt

you'll find out soon enough.[/QUOTE]
You've already said why on the mailing list Naps, why the secrecy on here? (not having a go, just asking

)

 

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (W4 Shrimper @ May 11 2004,11:56)]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ May 11 2004,11:30)]¿Porque no?

Matt

you'll find out soon enough.

You've already said why on the mailing list Naps, why the secrecy on here? (not having a go, just asking  

)[/QUOTE]
Cause I was led to believe Scriv would announce it properly on here.

 

[The General]

Mailing list? More like bloomin&#39; moaning list ...

Kev

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ May 11 2004,09:42)]And, despite the protestations of Scriv, we&#39;d be screwed without him. I&#39;d be more gutted to lose him than I would any other player - including my main man Leon Constantine.

I voted for Maher for player of the season and think he is amongst our better players. However were he to leave I don&#39;t think it would be the end of the world.

Not least because I quite like the idea of Bentley and Pettefer lining up in the middle of the park.
They are not quite the Dave Martin and Peter Butler combination of the golden era, but there are similarities.

 

[W4 Shrimper]

Fair do&#39;s. Not &#39;your&#39; news to break I guess. Bit like when someone&#39;s pregnant. Dave&#39;s not pregnant is he?

 

[Javea Shrimper]

I know as well. Even here in sunny (?&#33;) Spain ...

WS

 

[Durera]

<span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>What mailing list? It&#39;s not the Yahoo one?</span>