oneboro 160 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Middlesbrough and Money: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. A blog article by Tom The transfer market, as anyone with a passing interest in football will testify, has ‘gone crazy’. Hundreds of millions of pounds are being exchanged every summer and in January, to the point where we don’t really know what anyone’s value is anymore. £30m for an uncapped goalkeeper? Sure! £50m for an inconstistent fullback? Where do I sign? Of course, Middlesbrough aren’t quite in the ballpark of those kind of figures just yet, we have been known to be movers and shakers in terms of big money moves in the past, including the recent club record move to bring Britt Assombalonga in for £15m. Continue reading and discuss... Link to post Share on other sites
BoroNut 31 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Can't agree with the following: Rhodes hit!? Ravenelli miss?! Maccrone miss?! (Hit just for the European night) Huth miss?! De Roon miss is also very harsh, maybe not a massive hit but did his job to an acceptable level and left for similar money Link to post Share on other sites
Aarfy_Aardvark 38 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 We didn't really make a loss on Rhodes tbh. His goals got us promoted, we banked the PL money and then recouped the outlay we paid for him 12 months earlier. In hindsight it was a good investment. Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Can't agree with the following: Rhodes hit!? Ravenelli miss?! Maccrone miss?! (Hit just for the European night) Huth miss?! De Roon miss is also very harsh, maybe not a massive hit but did his job to an acceptable level and left for similar money Very odd article. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's an opinion piece, it's subjective. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Can't agree with the following: Rhodes hit!? Ravenelli miss?! Maccrone miss?! (Hit just for the European night) Huth miss?! De Roon miss is also very harsh, maybe not a massive hit but did his job to an acceptable level and left for similar money I had Rhodes as a hit because he filled his prime directive, which was get us up. Massimo was a reluctant miss, because of the Euro games, but in the league did he do enough to justify his price tag? I have amazing memories of Ravanelli's time, but his goal draught away from home was a big part of us getting relegated. Huth I had as a miss because of his injury record more than performances. I also struggled with De Roon. I had him as a miss, but probably through no fault of his own as he was never really playing in his best position. I know a few of these are controversial, but I was following some kind of logic! Link to post Share on other sites
BoroNut 31 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Can't agree with the following: Rhodes hit!? Ravenelli miss?! Maccrone miss?! (Hit just for the European night) Huth miss?! De Roon miss is also very harsh, maybe not a massive hit but did his job to an acceptable level and left for similar money I had Rhodes as a hit because he filled his prime directive, which was get us up. Massimo was a reluctant miss, because of the Euro games, but in the league did he do enough to justify his price tag? I have amazing memories of Ravanelli's time, but his goal draught away from home was a big part of us getting relegated. Huth I had as a miss because of his injury record more than performances. I also struggled with De Roon. I had him as a miss, but probably through no fault of his own as he was never really playing in his best position. I know a few of these are controversial, but I was following some kind of logic! For the record - Not saying you're wrong, all opinions I can see your point on Rhodes, my view is that he didn't do anything I wouldn't of expected Nugent or Kike to do.. whilst there is of course the Bolton game.. missed a lot of chances I think the former would of bagged. Ravenelii whilst his goal draught away, was still a goal machine!! Be thankful for the home goals!! Maccarone - would of definitely been a mis like you say if it weren't a for him providing me with one of my favourite boro memories Huth - ah ok, yeah performances were good! Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,545 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's an opinion piece, it's subjective. I disagree with this ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,972 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Ravanelli's lack of goals away from home wasn't the main reason we got relegated, conceding lots of goals home and away did. Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's an opinion piece, it's subjective. Sorry Tom, I didn't realise that you were the author, I certainly didn't mean to offend. I just find these new pieces that keep appearing very strange, I'm sure a lot of effort goes into them, but I think most come on here for matchday threads, updates and banter, maybe that's just me. Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's an opinion piece, it's subjective. Sorry Tom, I didn't realise that you were the author, I certainly didn't mean to offend. I just find these new pieces that keep appearing very strange, I'm sure a lot of effort goes into them, but I think most come on here for matchday threads, updates and banter, maybe that's just me. There's a whole other part to this site it's not just a forum - Rob wants to get them more integrated, this isn't a bad thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Ravanelli's lack of goals away from home wasn't the main reason we got relegated, conceding lots of goals home and away did. I didn't say it was the main reason, I said 'a big part' (which is also a bit unfair on reflection). In the initial piece I said it would be very harsh to blame relegation in him. Link to post Share on other sites
richmfc 41 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 You really have got some odd ones there. Ravanelli. A miss one of the leagues top scorers that season in a relagated team ?? Huth a Miss. he was solid as a rock Even de Roon. He played every game he was fit for and we made a profit how can that be a miss Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 You really have got some odd ones there. Ravanelli. A miss one of the leagues top scorers that season in a relagated team ?? Huth a Miss. he was solid as a rock Even de Roon. He played every game he was fit for and we made a profit how can that be a miss He explains why he gave them misses though and they're all based on logic, Link to post Share on other sites
Blanco 4,917 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I wouldn't agree with all your opinions in the article Tom but I think it was a well written piece and a good read. I enjoy these type of opinion pieces so it's a thumbs up from me Link to post Share on other sites
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