teapot 4 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Morning everyone, Well reading that very early article it seems to me that JR most probably knows who the Boro are targeting, why would he mention the acquisitions? This is going to be one of those days when the refresh button is going to be hit often Isn't it more likely that he's talking about Downing's arrival? Rather than any other players we are targetting... I wouldn't think we will need many more pieces of the jigsaw once he arrives [if he does] and I certainly wouldn't think they will be big signings, just filler at CB and CM Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Barton 0 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 The Sun is reporting that Southampton are ready to allow Sam Gallagher to hold talks with Blackburn about a loan deal. More fuel for the fire.. :D Link to post Share on other sites
Yarm79 31 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Can someone make up a song along the lines of the classic vacation movie tune holiday rhodes if we get him? As in National Lampoons Vacation Jordan be nimble, Jordan be quick, Jordan smash it between the sticks, Jordan Rho'o'o'o'o'o'o'o'o, Jordan Rho'o'o'o'o'o'o'o'od :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-bowyer-jordan-rhodes-dealt-9731748 Talking about more wood on the fire these signals are getting very strong now Link to post Share on other sites
Smogzilla 7,484 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-bowyer-jordan-rhodes-dealt-9731748 Talking about more wood on the fire these signals are getting very strong now Very interesting DS. In my opinion those are the comments of a manager who has no idea whats about to happen and is trying to cover all his bases. Lets hope it works out for us! Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,734 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Gazette coverage of Rhodes is just fuelling the fire... So exciting if this one comes off! On 'where is the money coming from?' I think this is a repeat of the Strachan-era spending. Gibbo threw money at GS2 in the belief he could get us promoted. After that failure, we had years of cost cutting and re-measuring the books in order to bring us back to stability finance wise. Now we've achieved that, he's willing to go all out once more with a manager who gives us the greatest hope of that since we went down. If it doesn't come off, there'll be a mirror of the cost cutting from before. The difference being that, this time, we've bought players of a proven pedigree who have far better sell on value than Strachan's Scots - so the cost cutting would not need to be as extreme. Link to post Share on other sites
Naughty Boy 18 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm not letting myself get excited just yet... As it stand I'm just going to assume its going to be another frustrating day in the Rhodes transfer saga. Link to post Share on other sites
Ever_the_optimist 41 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 With you there NB - already had our fingers burned with the Given fiasco! Link to post Share on other sites
BoroDownSouth 60 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I did say a few days ago that we would be signing Jordan Rhodes no matter what... Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Meanwhile in an office located in Pune, India four co-owners reach a decision about what they are having for their afternoon snack! Joking apart it is the additional 48 hours for the news to filter through that irks me! Do they not have emails and such in Pune???? Link to post Share on other sites
ABH 470 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Gazette coverage of Rhodes is just fuelling the fire... So exciting if this one comes off! On 'where is the money coming from?' I think this is a repeat of the Strachan-era spending. Gibbo threw money at GS2 in the belief he could get us promoted. After that failure, we had years of cost cutting and re-measuring the books in order to bring us back to stability finance wise. Now we've achieved that, he's willing to go all out once more with a manager who gives us the greatest hope of that since we went down. If it doesn't come off, there'll be a mirror of the cost cutting from before. The difference being that, this time, we've bought players of a proven pedigree who have far better sell on value than Strachan's Scots - so the cost cutting would not need to be as extreme. Plus this time Gibson has waited to see if the manager can cut it before spending the money. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 To be honest I really do not think this sort of campaign will help am sure the Venky's will be aware of it and hey this could back fire big time Link to post Share on other sites
Ayresome365 44 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 They seem the sort to dig their heels in and just say "no, bugger off!" regardless of what's on the table for him. Link to post Share on other sites
BournemouthBoro 7 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Don't think it will happen they seam a law to them selves... Move on... Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts