Brunners 7,952 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 1 hour ago, BillyWoofs_shinpad said: Coulson and Spence are easily replaceable, theY have only made a handful of appearances for us and blown hot and cold. If Fry wanted to leave, he too could be replaced. CB is probably the easiest position to fill, it’s much more difficult to sign effective forward players at this level and with our financial constraints. Oh yeah, tell that to the absolute dross we've fielded at RB over the last 5 or so years. We've basically had a revolving door at RB cause we can't find one good enough to keep. Now we finally have one with great potential and he's easily replaceable? Of course they blow hot and cold, they're kids! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Brunners said: Oh yeah, tell that to the absolute dross we've fielded at RB over the last 5 or so years. We've basically had a revolving door at RB cause we can't find one good enough to keep. Now we finally have one with great potential and he's easily replaceable? Of course they blow hot and cold, they're kids! Yeah you are right, Brunners, as usual. Mussed you x 1 Link to post Share on other sites
macapes 1,886 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 6:20 PM, Smoggydownsouth said: I'm saving myself for if we lose on saturday to ease the pain 😉 Away man, what you got then? Link to post Share on other sites
Smoggydownsouth 1,621 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Just now, macapes said: Away man, what you got then? Well Patrick Robert's had been agreed to stay next season... bad news that was before the Man City expulsion so that may have changed. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Smoggydownsouth said: Well Patrick Robert's had been agreed to stay next season... bad news that was before the Man City expulsion so that may have changed. Why would Man City's expulsion have changed whether Patrick Roberts stays? Like, I'm trying to understand who along the chain of connected people and clubs would say "Patrick Roberts' loan stay at Middlesbrough is dependent on City being in the Champions League"? Because the manager might leave? Because some players might leave? I'm confused. Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,440 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Just now, wilsoncgp said: Why would Man City's expulsion have changed whether Patrick Roberts stays? Like, I'm trying to understand who along the chain of connected people and clubs would say "Patrick Roberts' loan stay at Middlesbrough is dependent on City being in the Champions League"? Because the manager might leave? Because some players might leave? I'm confused. I am just speculating here but I cant see how Citys expulsion from champions league would impact on Roberts. Only thing that could impact on Roberts future for next season is if City were given a transfer ban, i dont think they have been. I am unsure if they are facing a transfer ban though? Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,440 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Woody confirms Fry out for 4 weeks. Therefore probably wont see him until March 14th v Swansea at the earliest. I would be tempted to go with a back 3 of Shotton, Harold and George for the games he is missing. Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 4 hours ago, BillyWoofs_shinpad said: Coulson and Spence are easily replaceable, Remember when we bought Bola and Dijksteel in the summer to play in those positions? 4 hours ago, BillyWoofs_shinpad said: If Fry wanted to leave, he too could be replaced. Remember when we replaced Gibson with Flint? It's fine to say we can replace them, their position in the squad is replaceable, of course it is, we could re-sign Martin Cranie to cover all those positions. But that's not effectively replacing them. Selling Fry and replacing him with any old centre-back represents a bad overall recruitment process. Our dealings for a long time have shown that we can't seem to spend money effectively. So it'll be a while before I can just look at selling any of our young players as 'a good bit of business'. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, TLF10 said: I am just speculating here but I cant see how Citys expulsion from champions league would impact on Roberts. Only thing that could impact on Roberts future for next season is if City were given a transfer ban, i dont think they have been. I am unsure if they are facing a transfer ban though? Not as far as I've seen or heard. Champions League ban for 2 years and a £25m fine. The fine will almost certainly be reduced but even that is a bit of a 'sausage down an alleyway' fine for City. Could it mean City want to recoup some of the money being fined by selling some players that they aren't overly sure on perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites
Smoggydownsouth 1,621 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, wilsoncgp said: Why would Man City's expulsion have changed whether Patrick Roberts stays? Like, I'm trying to understand who along the chain of connected people and clubs would say "Patrick Roberts' loan stay at Middlesbrough is dependent on City being in the Champions League"? Because the manager might leave? Because some players might leave? I'm confused. Fair point that was just a thought myself but who knows... that said if Woody goes ( though I dont see if happening in a long time ) that could also change the dynamic 2 Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,440 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, wilsoncgp said: Not as far as I've seen or heard. Champions League ban for 2 years and a £25m fine. The fine will almost certainly be reduced but even that is a bit of a 'sausage down an alleyway' fine for City. Could it mean City want to recoup some of the money being fined by selling some players that they aren't overly sure on perhaps? I hope not. 25m for city is nothing. They got a sub keeper who nearly cost that much in Bravo. And i would be delighted if we got Roberts for a full season so hope @Smoggydownsouth is right. it would be one position resolved for new season. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 9:28 PM, wilsoncgp said: Or they're pushing that story in the hope Burnley realise they'll have to lower their asking price/up their wage contribution. We might have a limit we won't go beyond but I'm willing to bet that we're gonna try using the whole situation to our advantage. Dunno if anyone saw something earlier, but I just read this on the BBC. Seems Burnley have at long last given Gibson permission to train with us: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51480592 On 2/13/2020 at 10:06 PM, Changing Times said: We're not losing against Luton, no way. I am now wondering what you've got saved up though...🤔😯😨 Well, he may as well spill the beans now... ☹️ Link to post Share on other sites
Blanco 4,900 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, AnglianRed said: Dunno if anyone saw something earlier, but I just read this on the BBC. Seems Burnley have at long last given Gibson permission to train with us: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51480592 Well, he may as well spill the beans now... ☹️ He did. He said deal for Roberts has been agreed for next season 1 Link to post Share on other sites
macapes 1,886 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Smoggydownsouth said: Fair point that was just a thought myself but who knows... that said if Woody goes ( though I dont see if happening in a long time ) that could also change the dynamic Suspect League 1 will be a level too low. Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,218 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Smoggydownsouth said: Well Patrick Robert's had been agreed to stay next season... bad news that was before the Man City expulsion so that may have changed. What a rubbish piece of gossip, it's the equivalent of today's game but in ITK form. You could at least make something good up to keep us entertained 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites
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