Odemwingie hands in transfer request

[QPR Rickson]

Take it or leave it this 1. Same sort of player as aj n dj. On his last legs so obviously looking at the QPR gravy train like the rest of the pensioners we signed. Probably get a good 6 months out of him n then be on creaming us off for next 2 n half years.

[terry ball]

Transfer request turned down

[Quaz]

can see us paying over the odds for him

[LoftusRoadLad]

Albion fans don't want him now !!

http://www.teamtalk.com/queens-park-rangers/8439276/WBA-reject-Odemwingie-request

[Bluehoop]

Statement released by the player with some very strong words - just been on SSN

[OneEyedWilly]

[QPR Rickson]

Statement released by the player with some very strong words - just been on SSN

What's he say blue hoop

[Bluehoop]

What's he say blue hoop

I was hoping someone else heard the whole thing to be honest as I have a house full of kids here for a birthday party!!!
But what I heard was along the lines of - I've been loyal to the Club, given my all and my effort has never been in doubt. I'm looking for a new challenge and want to be in London and working for a manager of Redknap's undoubted ability. I am affronted by the fact that WBA have not previously made me aware of an offer from the Club and are denying me such a great opportunity at this stage of my career.
Read into it what you want but it sounds like he wants the move - maybe money orientated or not but I'd have him for his goals, assists and desire to play for H

[QPR Rickson]

I was hoping someone else heard the whole thing to be honest as I have a house full of kids here for a birthday party!!!
But what I heard was along the lines of - I've been loyal to the Club, given my all and my effort has never been in doubt. I'm looking for a new challenge and want to be in London and working for a manager of Redknap's undoubted ability. I am affronted by the fact that WBA have not previously made me aware of an offer from the Club and are denying me such a great opportunity at this stage of my career.
Read into it what you want but it sounds like he wants the move - maybe money orientated or not but I'd have him for his goals, assists and desire to play for H

Fair play mate and cheers for letting us know.

[HoopDoggyDogg]

Fair play mate and cheers for letting us know.

I know they wanna keep him, but they should just take the money.
He isn't gonna be arsed if the window closes and he stays

[Will M]

Anyone questioning this guy, remember he made an assist and a goal at the weekend to nick 2 points off Villa. He has already done us a big favour, he's keen to be in the squad and looking hungry and motivated.

I'd take Odemwingie any day of the week over players that don't even want to come like M'Vila, Rolando or any of the other mugs. U R's!!!!

[HoopDoggyDogg]

Dunno why Harry doesn't go after Diame, £3.5 million release clause and proven in prem as well.

[hal9thou]

Fingers crossed then.

fingers crossed we get a decent CB...

Adding merrily to our pool of past their sell by date strikers wont make any difference. What it does show is HR's lack of confidence in our other supposed front players. One thing for certain, whatever happens at the end of this term we'll be having the world's biggest sale of ageing, disinterested footballers. And not before time.

What did happen to Rob Hulse ;)

[taarabt7]

After West Brom had rejected Odemwingie's transfer request, the player responded with a long statement which read: "I'm deeply hurt and in some ways offended by the lack of reciprocal common respect from the management of West Bromwich Albion.

"During my time at the club I believe I have delivered performances, effort and goals.

"I never complained when I found out that the club failed to inform me of enquiries that might have interested me and my family in the past.

"Everyone knows how much effort and commitment I always give when I play for the club. The fans have been great with me and I will always respect them.

"Some may say I have contributed, along with all my team mates, to the survival of the club in the Premier League in recent seasons.

"At this stage of my career, this opportunity may not come around again. A new challenge, a new opportunity, and a chance to play under the stewardship of one of the most respected managers in the game (Harry Redknapp).

"I hope the management of West Bromwich Albion will accept my transfer request in the manner that I have requested it.

"West Bromwich Albion may argue that I am too vital a member of the team to allow me to leave now but I could argue that team selection so far this season has not reflected that and there is more than adequate cover for my position currently in the squad, culminating in my playing out of position.

"I have not taken this decision lightly and I would like West Bromwich Albion to accept what, in my opinion, is more than a reasonable offer from QPR for me."


It sounds like he is desperate to join us

[zuluop]

Crazy for a player to do that.....it must be because we can pay him so much that he will secure his future for him and his family (and we are in London). I hope for him it works out, but WBA might make an example out of him now. Players just cant choose when they want to leave.....thats why we have contracts. He might end up like bosingwa now - unwanted and not playing but unlike bosingwa with a WBA salary.