Transfers and Rumours 2012 > 2013

[Forunculo]

http://velolive.com/velo_race/tour/3676-yaroslav-popovich-dnevnik-tura-chast-10.html

Popovich writes on his blog Jakob has signed for Saxo-Bank

 

[Arnout]

http://velolive.com/velo_race/tour/3676-yaroslav-popovich-dnevnik-tura-chast-10.html

Popovich writes on his blog Jakob has signed for Saxo-Bank

Always nice to have trustworthy teammates

 

[LaFlorecita]

http://velolive.com/velo_race/tour/3676-yaroslav-popovich-dnevnik-tura-chast-10.html

Popovich writes on his blog Jakob has signed for Saxo-Bank

Doesn't he say that he hears a lot of speculation that Jakob has signed for Saxo?

Google translate says this:

Слухов ходит много, что и Шлеки хотят уйти, и еще пацаны, Фуглсанг, например, уже подписал контракт с СаксоБанк.

=

There has been much speculation that Schleck and want to leave, and even boys, Fuglsang, for example, has already signed a contract with SaksoBank.

 

[Forunculo]

Doesn't he say that he hears a lot of speculation that Jakob has signed for Saxo?

Google translate says this:

Слухов ходит много, что и Шлеки хотят уйти, и еще пацаны, Фуглсанг, например, уже подписал контракт с СаксоБанк.

=

There has been much speculation that Schleck and want to leave, and even boys, Fuglsang, for example, has already signed a contract with SaksoBank.

Well I don't know russian

 

[Fidolix]

Doesn't he say that he hears a lot of speculation that Jakob has signed for Saxo?

Google translate says this:

Слухов ходит много, что и Шлеки хотят уйти, и еще пацаны, Фуглсанг, например, уже подписал контракт с СаксоБанк.

=

There has been much speculation that Schleck and want to leave, and even boys, Fuglsang, for example, has already signed a contract with SaksoBank.

Is also how I read it... I hope it´s just speculations.
What kind of work have we seen Jakob do for the Schlecks?
Only time I´ve seen him do a difference and really make an effort was in the LBL when Andy won (2009 if I recall), and nothing since.
I don´t think he´s motivated at all to work for Contador or any other GC leader, he think he deserves that place him self.
I don´t see him as a very good domistic, not even a good one. I really hope he signs for another team than Saxo!

 

[LaFlorecita]

Fetisoff, help us.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Is also how I read it... I hope it´s just speculations.

I hope not

 

[Fidolix]

I hope not

i know you don´t and you will probably have your wish flo

wow, only 17 days left.... times fly fast!

 

[rxgqgxnyfz]

Apparently talks have been fruitful:

Bad Astana, baaaaad.

Nibali, and now Andy?..

Ugh.. I am having bad memories of Astana 2009.

 

[step23]

Fetisoff, help us.

im not fetisof but will try

Слухов ходит много, что и Шлеки хотят уйти, и еще пацаны, Фуглсанг, например, уже подписал контракт с СаксоБанк.

it says:

there are a lot of talks saying that Shlecks want to leave, there are also some other guys who want to leave, i.e. Fuglsang, who's signed a contract with saxo

Shlecks to Astana this

 

[LaFlorecita]

im not fetisof but will try

Слухов ходит много, что и Шлеки хотят уйти, и еще пацаны, Фуглсанг, например, уже подписал контракт с СаксоБанк.

it says:

there are a lot of talks saying that Shlecks want to leave, there are some other guys who want to leave, i.e. Fuglsang, who's signed a contract with saxo

Shlecks to Astana

Eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

Jakob Jakob Jakob Jakob!!!

 

[LaFlorecita]

*shudder* Vino, don't, just don't.

 

[Forunculo]

So Andy (Astana) vs Alberto (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff) against the evil empire Team Sky

 

[LaFlorecita]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Now I have to hate Astana

I hope Kiserlovski gets the **** outta there.

 

[Machu Picchu]

Would explain a few things, such as Frank trying to be 'cool' to fit in with his new crowd.

Astana - Nibali for the Giro and the Schleck(s) for the tour?

 

[Chris85]

Pelizotti goes back to Liquigas? Unfortunately sky is going to be defending their tour win next year. Poor Cavendish, hes in the wrong team. However, this is what happens when you chase the $$$$. When is Porte out of contract with sky? I would like to see him at greenedge.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Pelizotti goes back to Liquigas? Unfortunately sky is going to be defending their tour win next year. Poor Cavendish, hes in the wrong team. However, this is what happens when you chase the $$$$. When is Porte out of contract with sky? I would like to see him at greenedge.

Porte likes Sky

 

[Gloin22]

Porte likes Sky

This.

Porte has one more year on his contract after this year.

It's like Hayman & Sutton though.

They got offers from GreenEdge last year - but refused both and extended with Sky as they like the whole atmosphere in the team.

Also I believe after his hard work - Porte will be rewarded in leading Giro 2013 along Henao.

 

[pastronef]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Now I have to hate Astana

reading such posts I've always wondered if you are serious or joking

 

[LaFlorecita]

reading such posts I've always wondered if you are serious or joking

Half serious

I hate Frandy and I will kind of dislike the team they're in but I will still like the riders I like on the team, like Kiserlovski and Jani. Just like I love Fabian and Jakob.

 

[pastronef]

it seems like Alpecin has disappeared from the news and the tweets (inrng and co)
maybe it's a good news, or maybe bad i don't know. Germans sponsors and medias are still sh***ing themselves anytime there's a hint about doping or uci controls...

 

[Ruudz0r]

This.

Porte has one more year on his contract after this year.

It's like Hayman & Sutton though.

They got offers from GreenEdge last year - but refused both and extended with Sky as they like the whole atmosphere in the team.

Also I believe after his hard work - Porte will be rewarded in leading Giro 2013 along Henao.

Porte already signed with Sky before Greenedge existed. I think he will leave SKY when his contract runs out as he already said he wants to be a leader someday but is currently learning a lot at Team Sky

 

[greenedge]

Bad Astana, baaaaad.

Nibali, and now Andy?..

Ugh.. I am having bad memories of Astana 2009.

At least Wiggins being dropped would be even more violent.

 

[Gloin22]

Porte already signed with Sky before Greenedge existed. I think he will leave SKY when his contract runs out as he already said he wants to be a leader someday but is currently learning a lot at Team Sky

I have article from Australian newspaper quoiting Porte : '' I had offers from BMC and GreenEdge. But decided Sky was the best option for me''

 

[Wilba60]

This.

Porte has one more year on his contract after this year.

It's like Hayman & Sutton though.

They got offers from GreenEdge last year - but refused both and extended with Sky as they like the whole atmosphere in the team.

Also I believe after his hard work - Porte will be rewarded in leading Giro 2013 along Henao.

After the Pegasus affair it was a pretty fair call for these 3 to stay with Sky and not go to the new Aussie team. I think the context though has changed dramatically in 12 months. GE have definitely proved themselves as a team that looks to have good structure and have some excellent results, along with a naming sponsor in Orica. For settled Aussie riders the lure may be greater once they come out of contract.

As for Porte being promised a Giro lead role. He has a lot of competition within Sky and I am sure riders like Wiggins and Froome (if he remains at Sky) will get first choice in the GT's they want to ride. I would also think that they would "order" the team management that riders like Porte would be first choice support riders in the TdF and may not be allowed to take on their own challenges. If he does come across to OGE he would easily move into a leader role IF OGE wanted to move away from a sprint team led by Goss. Unless of course they kept a strong sprint team and left Porte with support on the flat stages and someone like Weening to help in the mountains.

Maybe OGE will lure Rogers across for his final few years and not worry about Porte...hmmmm