Robin Johnson 613 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 More concern than panic, we do seem to take an eternity to complete deals - Hall excepted Link to post Share on other sites
LBP 3,012 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Didnt someone say Sanogo was training with us today so surely theyre just waiting for Bettinelli to announce both Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Just now, Robin Johnson said: More concern than panic, we do seem to take an eternity to complete deals - Hall excepted Can't force players to make up their minds. Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Just now, Will said: Can't force players to make up their minds. Maybe we're approaching it the wrong way. Maybe if we told them joining us would be an awful decision for the club, some of them would join us out of spite? Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,442 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 When we're sitting in the top 2 in January they'll be queuing up to sign on the dotted line. 😂😂😂😂 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LBP 3,012 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, estonpidge said: When we're sitting in the top 2 in January they'll be queuing up to sign on the dotted line. 😂😂😂😂 We could just crop the top half out if we're 13/14th and say its top 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RealSlimSladeyy 766 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) I am almost entirely sure that Middlesbrough fans lack the collective patience for us to adopt Brentford's approach to running a football club. 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites
nunthorpered 1,920 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, estonpidge said: When we're sitting in the top 2 in January they'll be queuing up to sign on the dotted line. 😂😂😂😂 Exactly. All part of Warnocks master plan haha Link to post Share on other sites
Arskite 75 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, RealSlimSladeyy said: I am almost entirely sure that Middlesbrough fans lack the collective patience for us to adopt Brentford's approach to running a football club. Not being funny, but since when do the fans' opinions of transfers matter? As long as the business is sustainable and the club have a vision, it doesn't really matter. Fans will always be fickle. Problem is it seems our club leadership is just as fickle as the fans. Link to post Share on other sites
LBP 3,012 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, RealSlimSladeyy said: I am almost entirely sure that Middlesbrough fans lack the collective patience for us to adopt Brentford's approach to running a football club. The players they sign are to perform instantly and majority of them do, we've just been brainwashed to think these players don't exist unless for £10 million plus, makes me cringe every time I read it in the Gazette Link to post Share on other sites
tmcc 583 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Just now, RealSlimSladeyy said: I am almost entirely sure that Middlesbrough fans lack the collective patience for us to adopt Brentford's approach to running a football club. in what sense? i think most fans would be happy to be run in a way in which we actually sign players, young exciting players at that. Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie-H 1,322 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, LewisBoroPalfrey said: The players they sign are to perform instantly and majority of them do, we've just been brainwashed to think these players don't exist unless for £10 million plus, makes me cringe every time I read it in the Gazette I'll say there was a bizarre period after relegation through Pulis' time where the Gazette and phone ins were full of this idea that every signing had to be 4-8 million pound players, or be a Murphy brother and had to be 'Championship tested' which led to Vickers crusading against fans 'expecting signings' when players like Bolasie would cost Boro x amount and there is no other wingers out there so thats that. Even last year people act like Woodgate had pennies the bloke still spent 4 million on Bola/Browne/Dijksteel/Stoj a few years ago that was our 'going for promotion' budget. If Warnock ends up spending 4-5 million without sales it will be seen as 'no ambition' and Gibson pinching pennies when in reality it's actually a decent budget given to him by Gibson it's just making sure he spends it right. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,039 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, tmcc said: in what sense? i think most fans would be happy to be run in a way in which we actually sign players, young exciting players at that. Define happy....not familiar with that word Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,219 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 30 minutes ago, DurhamRed said: Yeah but if you sign 9-10 players your moneyball system says is undervalued with potential in the 100k-1million bracket you only need 1 player to become class and sell for 30+ million to make profits 😄 If the aim is to make a profit then that's great. If the aim is to achieve something like promotion then Brentford are failing at the moment. You may as well choose the 'Huddersfield model', or the 'Burnley model' or the 'Norwich model' or the 'Brighton model' or, God forbid, the 'Boro model', as it currently stands, as we've all been in the Premier League whilst Brentford haven't. Each club has to find their own way to try and achieve what they ultimately want to achieve. Link to post Share on other sites
Smogzilla 7,385 Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, LewisBoroPalfrey said: The players they sign are to perform instantly and majority of them do, we've just been brainwashed to think these players don't exist unless for £10 million plus, makes me cringe every time I read it in the Gazette Ah I'm not sure that's true. For all the investment that squad has seen they had finished no higher than 9th in the 3 seasons before the last one. It has taken them a long time to get where they are now. Link to post Share on other sites
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