DurhamRed 2,043 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Redcar Rioja said: If we get promoted would we want Assombalonga and Fletcher in the Premiership? I'm all for being sensible and consider doing a Norwich in taking the cash but keeping the team together and coming back down again but if they are out of contract then surely we may as well look to sign better? Its not as if either have set the Riverside alight, not bad for this level but thats about it. Yeah I'd keep them for cover and bring in a main striker like we did with Negredo when we were up last time. But to be honest if Britt ever wants a chance to play in the Premiership I think us getting promoted via the playoffs is his only bet now or never for him. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Offer them a lower wage, but a BIG promotion bonus and wage raise ... Maybe a big bonus for 15 plus goals each Link to post Share on other sites
xathras 178 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Fletcher and Britt do not surprise me as players on higher salaries during the season Gibson said he was going to smash the league and my opinion set himself up to be milked by Clubs and Agents alike knowing money was available. Personally, if the club things Britt is leaving I'd rather get some return on him now vs waiting till end of Season. As for Fletcher, I hope his time here over last two seasons have shown he has talent and to stay here. He has come on leaps and bounds. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mendieta420 988 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, xathras said: Fletcher and Britt do not surprise me as players on higher salaries during the season Gibson said he was going to smash the league and my opinion set himself up to be milked by Clubs and Agents alike knowing money was available. Personally, if the club things Britt is leaving I'd rather get some return on him now vs waiting till end of Season. As for Fletcher, I hope his time here over last two seasons have shown he has talent and to stay here. He has come on leaps and bounds. what kind of return are you expecting? no one has money to spend 1 Link to post Share on other sites
xathras 178 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I understand. I'm actually interested in a swap with that lad at Bristol or a few mill we could spend to prop up our wings.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Priv 12 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Any new contracts for either should be heavily incentivised by performance, give them the opportunity to earn good money but only with win / goal / assist bonuses. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
xathras 178 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, Priv said: Any new contracts for either should be heavily incentivised by performance, give them the opportunity to earn good money but only with win / goal / assist bonuses. 100% on this. Provide good goal, assist and win bonuses 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SzilardNemethsCurtains 2,844 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 56 minutes ago, xathras said: I understand. I'm actually interested in a swap with that lad at Bristol or a few mill we could spend to prop up our wings.... Yeah but it's not realistic is it? Link to post Share on other sites
RiseAgainst 3,777 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 4 hours ago, AnglianRed said: Actually I was thinking of Jon Stewart. I mean come on - the 90s was definitely his heyday. He'd be well past it now. 🤪 Maybe we could sign Moira Stewart? Attacks don't have to be taxing... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 1 hour ago, SmogDane said: Offer them a lower wage, but a BIG promotion bonus and wage raise ... Maybe a big bonus for 15 plus goals each I say this .. and ... 1 hour ago, Priv said: Any new contracts for either should be heavily incentivised by performance, give them the opportunity to earn good money but only with win / goal / assist bonuses. A new guy says this ... and everybody goes ... 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, SmogDane said: I say this .. and ... A new guy says this ... and everybody goes ... Poor thing. It’s almost like you’re that irritating noisy kid in class that no one really gives enough attention😜 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
El1986 111 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 They do say you can go a bit stale after a while. Maybe it’s time for new blood. Perhaps we need a fresh voice around the dressing room? Someone the forum can engage with and bring in new ideas. It seems obvious with your statement, that you’ve lost the confidence of the dressing room. It’s only a matter of time really before you end up on the Blackburn forum. Vive la revolution!! 😁😂😂 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DanFromDownSouth 1,706 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Just to throw a really left field option out there. Our mates Steaua Bucharest have a player called Florin Tanase, he's 26 predominantly plays attacking midfield, but can and has played plenty of games up front and wide on the left. In 18/19 he had 18 goal involvements (goals and assists) in 34 league games. In 19/20 he had 13 goal involvements in 30 league games. So far in 20/21 he has 17 goal involvements in 14 games. They signed him 4 years ago for €1.5m, he is also their current captain, so I'm not 100% sure we'd be able to afford him, especially given our circumstances. They also have a right winger, Dennis Man, who has some ridiculous numbers goals and assist wise. But he is hugely out of our price range, Norwich were linked with him recently and baulked at the figure Steaua wanted. Florentina are rumoured to have bid around €12m for Man. Edited January 22, 2021 by DanFromDownSouth 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Simply Red 264 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, DanFromDownSouth said: Just to throw a really left field option out there. Our mates Steaua Bucharest have a player called Florin Tanase, he's 26 predominantly plays attacking midfield, but can and has played plenty of games up front and wide on the left. In 18/19 he had 18 goal involvements (goals and assists) in 34 league games. In 19/20 he had 13 goal involvements in 30 league games. So far in 20/21 he has 17 goal involvements in 14 games. They signed him 4 years ago for €1.5m, he is also their current captain, so I'm not 100% sure we'd be able to afford him, especially given our circumstances. They also have a right winger, Dennis Man, who has some ridiculous numbers goals and assist wise. But he is hugely out of our price range, Norwich were linked with him recently and baulked at the figure Steaua wanted. Florentina are rumoured to have bid around €12m for Man. Boro have been made aware of Tanase , Man , and Coman over the last couple of years , I have been told by a reputable source , because they are very good , and consistent , and relatively cheap compared to other markets . All 3 would improve most teams , I'm amazed Premier clubs have not gone in for them as a ready made 3 man attacking unit . Great shout ,we don't have the finances to go for the likes of them , but wish I was wrong , as I would take any of them . And if we did manage to scrape up , I would take all 3 👍🏻 Edited January 22, 2021 by Simply Red More info 1 Link to post Share on other sites
smogsterking the Inspirati 2,453 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) I'm still waiting for us to sign Dica from Steaua after those Europa league heroics. I think him and Douala were imminent for about 4 years before the Croatians Link to post Share on other sites
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