MidleastBoro 30 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Bloy got that one right as well, long before it was doing the rounds anywhere else. Does that mean there might be something in the return of Paddy? Link to post Share on other sites
Dxmge 0 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Derby fan Still a 5 year deal, and from what I've heard quite serious wages. This "it's worth it if promotion" concept doesn't take into account the costs of a team staying in the Premier League, clauses involved, additional off the field costs, and the risk of coming straight back down having spent the big money on players no better or potentially worse than what you had. £7 million would be no small signing in the Premier League, and even if it's only £5 million + add ons (i.e. a promotion clause for example), that with a 5 year deal is a massive gamble for a player in their mid 20s, let alone a player who is in their 30s. Don't get me wrong, he's a class player, and a very serious shout for the best player in the division, and he could make the difference for them. But at that age, a few injuries, a drop in form, they're then lumped with someone in their 30s who they won't be able to get their money back on, on potentially large wages. In any case, ignoring the financial side, a great signing for them. http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/9914925/transfer-target-christian-stuani Link to post Share on other sites
BoroDave4 974 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Woody signs a new one yr deal. I think we couldnt have a better player willing to sit on the bench and play when needed. All we have to do is wrap him in cotton wool till hes called on think if that's true, it'd be on a pay as you play deal. seems like woody's wages are being used up with downing? player/coach role I can't find anything to read about this. Have you got a link for me please? Link to post Share on other sites
Aarfy_Aardvark 38 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 We still need another midfield destroyer (someone like Oriol Romeu) and another striker. Link to post Share on other sites
Hendrie_7 1,068 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Interesting post in the comments section of AV's new blog: "At the airport waiting to leave Cyprus and just spent the last couple of weeks chatting to an ***nal fan who is a close friend of Tony Finnegin (who is alledgedly Alberts agent) and Tony has told this guy that he is very busy trying to move Albert to a premiership side !" Link to post Share on other sites
AstoriaBoro 152 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Interesting post in the comments section of AV's new blog: "At the airport waiting to leave Cyprus and just spent the last couple of weeks chatting to an ***nal fan who is a close friend of Tony Finnegin (who is alledgedly Alberts agent) and Tony has told this guy that he is very busy trying to move Albert to a premiership side !" Ok, £10million!!! Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 If mings is £8m adomah must be £6m at least. Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 .......................bamford Tomlin............Downing............stuani Just saying..... Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Derby fan Still a 5 year deal, and from what I've heard quite serious wages. This "it's worth it if promotion" concept doesn't take into account the costs of a team staying in the Premier League, clauses involved, additional off the field costs, and the risk of coming straight back down having spent the big money on players no better or potentially worse than what you had. £7 million would be no small signing in the Premier League, and even if it's only £5 million + add ons (i.e. a promotion clause for example), that with a 5 year deal is a massive gamble for a player in their mid 20s, let alone a player who is in their 30s. Don't get me wrong, he's a class player, and a very serious shout for the best player in the division, and he could make the difference for them. But at that age, a few injuries, a drop in form, they're then lumped with someone in their 30s who they won't be able to get their money back on, on potentially large wages. In any case, ignoring the financial side, a great signing for them. http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/9914925/transfer-target-christian-stuani Makes some valid points that Derby fan, and I'm sure we would be saying the same things if it was another team making such a larger transfer in the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites
southern softy 10 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9914931/downing-nears-boro-return If anyone wants to see Downing walking into his medical <3 Here is also a video of Stuani http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9914925/transfer-target-christian-stuani Based on this evidence alone . I would say that the lad has the potential to be the goal poacher that we have been missing for a few years now. He seems to have that elusive gift of being in the right place to receive the ball and he knows where the goal is Link to post Share on other sites
BearSmog 1,382 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Birmingham mail has us linked with a £1mill bid for Diego Fabbrini from Watford http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-back-last-seasons-9669176 Link to post Share on other sites
pikerman 1,089 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Based on video clips this guy seems to have the potential to be the finisher we have needed for a couple of seasons, have we really got someone of this pedigree, I am getting really excited now ! Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,711 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Well Fabrini plays as a RW or No. 10... Can't imagine we'd be looking for another of either of those? Link to post Share on other sites
Adam P 300 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 He played LW against us for Millwall i believe, was good too, tricky/agile with quick feet, won a stack of freekicks. Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Can't claim I know anything about Fabrini, but 1 Italy cap and still only 24 suggests there is plenty talent. But it doesn't seem like a position where we would be spending 1 million if no one is going out. Link to post Share on other sites
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