Dan_Boro_Till_I_Die 1,179 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Might aswell shut the thread. We did our best but unfortunately we couldn't get them in so instead of going to the pub we can go for a socially distanced walk. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Whoppy 593 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dan_Boro_Till_I_Die said: Might aswell shut the thread. We did our best but unfortunately we couldn't get them in so instead of going to the pub we can go for a socially distanced walk. Don’t get me started on Pulis going to the pub that incensed me Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,401 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Whoppy said: Don’t get me started on Pulis going to the pub that incensed me I wouldn't have minded if the club had actually announced our business was done. It was just weird to say in the days building up to it that we were still trying to sign players and then have total media silence on the last day whilst knowing that they'd failed. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 2,446 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Why would Mendez Laing be dealing drugs? I'm sure he was earning enough money to avoid putting himself in a position where he'd need or want to do that. As Wilson said whether we should give him a second chance depends on what he's doing. If its failing a drugs test I'd be willing to forgive that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,872 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 If both clubs reckon their strikers are valued at around the £2M mark and both are likely to leave in the Summer for nothing and nobody else is going to stump up £2M by 23.00 hrs then surely a "try before you buy" loan swap makes sense with a meet in the middle agreement on wages. By that I mean if there is say £10K a week difference then agree to split it and as an example Bristol only pay£5K a week more instead of the full demand of £10K and we in turn end up paying £5K a week less rather than the full saving of £10K less. That way everyone can get on with things with both players hopefully impressing, playing for contracts between now and the end of the season. If it doesn't work for one or indeed all of the parties they would be walking for free in July in any any case so surely it's worth a punt? Link to post Share on other sites
diggerlad07 3,648 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: If both clubs reckon their strikers are valued at around the £2M mark and both are likely to leave in the Summer for nothing and nobody else is going to stump up £2M by 23.00 hrs then surely a "try before you buy" loan swap makes sense with a meet in the middle agreement on wages. By that I mean if there is say £10K a week difference then agree to split it and as an example Bristol only pay£5K a week more instead of the full demand of £10K and we in turn end up paying £5K a week less rather than the full saving of £10K less. That way everyone can get on with things with both players hopefully impressing, playing for contracts between now and the end of the season. If it doesn't work for one or indeed all of the parties they would be walking for free in July in any any case so surely it's worth a punt? That's what I know we are discussing now, but at this stage looking unlikely especially as both players prefer a permanent move. Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,543 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, MMC said: Excuse me, admin team, one of your moderators has just posted a no no word. As it’s customary in these times I issue the following disclaimer. “I apologise to any viewers for the industrial language you may of heard (read in this case) And hope no offence was taken” 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
GrimsbyBoro 1,959 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 If that’s what we are talking through then there are the deals regarding bonus money as well to be sorted out with the agents. Link to post Share on other sites
Youngy228 1,444 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just now, diggerlad07 said: That's what I know we are discussing now. Seems unlikely that they'll reach an agreement as this is likely to be massively complicated Link to post Share on other sites
CWC 383 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I think that’ll be us done if Britt isn’t moving on. Link to post Share on other sites
Barnaby 954 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, wilsoncgp said: Indeed, imagine thinking Adam Johnson was better than Adama Traore. my dad said thats good enough for me Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, diggerlad07 said: That's what I know we are discussing now, but at this stage looking unlikely especially as both players prefer a permanent move. In that case the players will need to lower their demands. I'm sure both clubs are willing to offer permanent moves if the players are realistic with their demands. Fair enough if they want to keep their high wages for the remaining 5 months but they'll risk ending up on the summer scrap heap where the clubs are holding the aces. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,872 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just now, Duvel said: Why would Mendez Laing be dealing drugs? I'm sure he was earning enough money to avoid putting himself in a position where he'd need or want to do that. As Wilson said whether we should give him a second chance depends on what he's doing. If its failing a drugs test I'd be willing to forgive that. I think that's a fair point but in the absence of fact, rumour and innuendo fill the gaps and conclusions are drawn on what is most believable. There was I believe something about a Car getting smashed up which was again rumoured to be connected with off field activity. He may have had an interesting one night stand who went mental when she (or He) found out he was married and simultaneously there was a level of something found in his tests that led to him being banned and it was all coincidental and unrelated. Problem is we don't know. Snorting something isn't particularly clever and certainly not for an athlete but it's personal choice. Having a bit on the side isn't ideal for a role model but it goes on (provided it's not with a minor) and again it's a lifestyle choice. I'd prefer we take a wide berth from such characters but the Club haven't in the past. I'm guessing they figure if an individual has served their sentence and second chances and all that. If there has been a serious transgression which up until now hasn't resulted in charges then surely it's better to clear the air and state how lessons were learned and how ashamed they were etc. and how they want to become an advocate to prevent others going down the same path etc? Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,872 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Well this seems to be an informed article, I wonder if their Journo's are as closely knitted as the Gazette's 🙂 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bristol-citys-transfer-deadline-day-4951693 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 hours ago, mendieta420 said: This message board: Woodgate coke bad Mendez-Laing coke good Well it does come down to what type you get and where you get it from. 😉 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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