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Post by wilmohtafc on Jul 2, 2024 9:30:05 GMT 1
Not as bothered about losing May more about Birmingham highjacking our deal last minute, which looking at the Brighton midfielder sounds to be their new scouting plans. Think we need to put our money where our mouth is and bid them up on the next one, so they think twice next time they do it.
Do we try for Cole now that we've lost May? Close to golden boot last season and has worked under Duff before, plus i havent seen much interest in him on twitter yet.
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Post by dbterrier32 on Jul 2, 2024 9:31:58 GMT 1
Brum getting both Leonard and may now Tossers To be fair on the Leonard one, they’ve been in for him for a while. It’s not just last minute like May. I don’t think there was any chance we’d get Leonard
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Post by H7 on Jul 2, 2024 9:46:05 GMT 1
They have a complete rookie manager Anyone honestly think he's just going to stroll into his first job and win the title? If I was a betting man I would bet on Birmingham Needing a new manager by Xmas I think the episode with may sparks a bit of desperation by them..they are scared of Town and just didn't want us getting last seasons golden boot winner so decided to step in If they were interested in signing him they would have thrown their hat in the ring 2 weeks ago...its a bit of a risky way of doing transfer business in waiting for a target to have a medical at another club before stepping in And if Town had 20 grand a week to give in wages then we could certainly be looking a lot higher than alfie may...nearly every player in the championship would want to join on them wages No point in being disappointed about a player who's soon to be 31 and only had 3 good seasons in his entire career. Exactly my thoughts, fair enough if he scores 25 goals and they go up but it is a huge gamble and they will most likely need to replace/upgrade him if they do go up so it is a very short sighted and expensive risk. I wonder how many of their existing players who have played at a higher level than May are happy with him coming in on 2-3x their salary? It's highly irresponsible and I am very glad Town haven't gone down that road and instead looking to build a hard working, humble and harmonious squad. Fair play to May though he must be pissing himself, somehow got a bigger payday than he could have ever imagined from a board room desperate to display their ambition, and we all know how that one goes!
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Post by ben1987 on Jul 2, 2024 9:58:17 GMT 1
I think the crayon eating division of our fan base needs to calm down on this May transfer.
A fee was agreed and Alfie was nearly through the door, he’s no spring chicken and it’s his last big contract and if the third biggest team in Birmingham after Aston Villa and Aston Villa reserves is prepared to toss a big contract at him and town have walked away I respect Town hugely for that. I’m no apologist for the club and my posting history tells you I’ve been very critical but I’m struggling to find anything to throw at the club on this one.
We’ve met the valuation for the player, offered him a contract we can afford and he wanted, he’s jumped last minute - So fucking what? He doesn’t want to be here then does he, so why is anyone shedding a tear when for the last 5/6 years we’ve been saying how we need players who want to be at town, not using us. If we’d have matched Birmingham then it’ll drive an even greater wedge through the dressing room that right now, we don’t need.
Town have moved onto the next, so should we.
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Post by King Neil on Jul 2, 2024 10:14:47 GMT 1
I think the crayon eating division of our fan base needs to calm down on this May transfer. A fee was agreed and Alfie was nearly through the door, he’s no spring chicken and it’s his last big contract and if the third biggest team in Birmingham after Aston Villa and Aston Villa reserves is prepared to toss a big contract at him and town have walked away I respect Town hugely for that. I’m no apologist for the club and my posting history tells you I’ve been very critical but I’m struggling to find anything to throw at the club on this one. We’ve met the valuation for the player, offered him a contract we can afford and he wanted, he’s jumped last minute - So fucking what? He doesn’t want to be here then does he, so why is anyone shedding a tear when for the last 5/6 years we’ve been saying how we need players who want to be at town, not using us. If we’d have matched Birmingham then it’ll drive an even greater wedge through the dressing room that right now, we don’t need. Town have moved onto the next, so should we. He also spent 17/20 at my local side donny rovers and scored 10 goals in 92 games Journey men like Jordan Rhodes 15 goals and Chris Martin 18 goals have been doing that all their careers..and still can at league one where them having pace is not as important
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Jul 2, 2024 10:26:51 GMT 1
The other thing with the May transfer is, Charlton are never going to do a quick deal for their star striker this early in the transfer window. It's basic negotiating. They'll do everything they can to get a bidding war going and drive the price up. Birmingham obliged and paid silly money.
Shit happens, let's move on and hope we get another striker that has a bit more longer term potential whilst also being able to deliver straight away.
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jul 2, 2024 10:44:19 GMT 1
The other thing with the May transfer is, Charlton are never going to do a quick deal for their star striker this early in the transfer window. It's basic negotiating. They'll do everything they can to get a bidding war going and drive the price up. Birmingham obliged and paid silly money. Shit happens, let's move on and hope we get another striker that has a bit more longer term potential whilst also being able to deliver straight away. If he has gone to Birmingham they have simply matched our offer because its the amount Charlton would take. The move is then on the players personal terms, length of contract etc. We are in 'the game' because we can offer in transfers what clubs want for players. Clubs want to go daft on wages, lengths of contract etc, indebting themselves for longer than is wise in football, then fair enough. Its almost always a risky business, no point pushing those risks more than you have to??
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Post by upthetown on Jul 2, 2024 10:49:05 GMT 1
I think the crayon eating division of our fan base needs to calm down on this May transfer. A fee was agreed and Alfie was nearly through the door, he’s no spring chicken and it’s his last big contract and if the third biggest team in Birmingham after Aston Villa and Aston Villa reserves is prepared to toss a big contract at him and town have walked away I respect Town hugely for that. I’m no apologist for the club and my posting history tells you I’ve been very critical but I’m struggling to find anything to throw at the club on this one. We’ve met the valuation for the player, offered him a contract we can afford and he wanted, he’s jumped last minute - So fucking what? He doesn’t want to be here then does he, so why is anyone shedding a tear when for the last 5/6 years we’ve been saying how we need players who want to be at town, not using us. If we’d have matched Birmingham then it’ll drive an even greater wedge through the dressing room that right now, we don’t need. Town have moved onto the next, so should we. Aye, a shame. He was clearly close to joining and is proven at this level, but we absolutely should not be held to ransom or break our wage structure for him. On to the next target.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2024 10:55:07 GMT 1
@e4b, is Darren awake for today’s announcement?
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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man on Jul 2, 2024 11:16:14 GMT 1
If Kane isn't given the #53 shirt they're doing it wrong.
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Post by runner76 on Jul 2, 2024 11:18:18 GMT 1
I just hope he's able
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Post by Solihull Terrier on Jul 2, 2024 11:24:36 GMT 1
All this Birmingham will get 100 points malarkey. Just remember, like ourselves, they are off the back of a horror season and have a squad with a severe lack of quality which needs a massive overhaul. They have a rookie manager so there are no guarantees at all that they will run away with it. They will fall flat on their arses...they are very good at blowing their own trumpet I loved it that day Darren bullock scored at saint Andrews...I think his family are tiny heath fans And michal helik will score more than may Brummies are born pessimists! The Blues fans I know are looking forward to next season but think they'll still contrive to blow it somehow.
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Post by nicovaesen on Jul 2, 2024 11:27:52 GMT 1
The name Kane always scared me as a kid as it was the villain in robocop 2 which I was allowed to watch far too young! I know it was spelt cain but still he scared me to death. Yep f we sign a Murphy they could scrap on the pitch! I know only a select few on this board will remember these films
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Post by DuffMan on Jul 2, 2024 11:33:35 GMT 1
My worry with Kane is this apparent disinterest he showed at Barnsley similar to Thomas with us. Barnsley fans say he gave an interview and he couldn't have sound less arsed about being there
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Post by alanalanleeee on Jul 2, 2024 11:34:26 GMT 1
My worry with Kane is this apparent disinterest he showed at Barnsley similar to Thomas with us. Barnsley fans say he gave an interview and he couldn't have sound less arsed about being there I’d be the same if I was a fucking Barnsley player
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Post by E4b on Jul 2, 2024 11:44:50 GMT 1
@e4b, is Darren awake for today’s announcement? Darren and his team have been working non stop for the last week. I have never seen so many irons in the fire and there’s potentially a few more to come in over the next week or so but yes, you’ve guessed it, a few outgoings as well. Either myself or Darren Maynard will keep you all updated as soon as we have any news.
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Post by ram on Jul 2, 2024 11:49:10 GMT 1
Brum getting both Leonard and may now Tossers Are we bovvered,are we fuck!
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Post by Jimuano on Jul 2, 2024 12:07:40 GMT 1
My worry with Kane is this apparent disinterest he showed at Barnsley similar to Thomas with us. Barnsley fans say he gave an interview and he couldn't have sound less arsed about being there He doesn't interview well if you look through his YouTube contributions.
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Post by brighousebandbred on Jul 2, 2024 12:14:22 GMT 1
as much as we all want us to splash some cash, i think most of us would be in agreement that if we paid 20k a week to a 31 year old in league 1 that would be mental. 15 k plus bonuses ( f mental)
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Post by Tiro on Jul 2, 2024 12:36:35 GMT 1
My worry with Kane is this apparent disinterest he showed at Barnsley similar to Thomas with us. Barnsley fans say he gave an interview and he couldn't have sound less arsed about being there Let’s leave his character assessment to a man that’s worked with him (and obviously favours / likes him) and focus on what he brings on the pitch, eh?
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Post by DuffMan on Jul 2, 2024 12:47:11 GMT 1
My worry with Kane is this apparent disinterest he showed at Barnsley similar to Thomas with us. Barnsley fans say he gave an interview and he couldn't have sound less arsed about being there Let’s leave his character assessment to a man that’s worked with him (and obviously favours / likes him) and focus on what he brings on the pitch, eh? No doubt he'll bring us something on the pitch. Just thought it was a worthy discussion point on a "forum" given he seems quite unpopular with the Barnsley faithful because of an interview he gave. Others have said on the forum the reason people don't like him was not because of his football but his attitude to their club.
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Post by kennyk2 on Jul 2, 2024 13:00:34 GMT 1
My worry with Kane is this apparent disinterest he showed at Barnsley similar to Thomas with us. Barnsley fans say he gave an interview and he couldn't have sound less arsed about being there You mean this one posted in the other thread. His relationship with the Barnsley fanbase has deteriorated since last Summer as he's made little effort to conceal his desire to leave the club, culminating with the excruciating BBC Sheffield interview, below, in December. Understandably some of their fans have since struggled (just as many of ours would) to set aside their suspicions about his commitment in order to assess his performances entirely objectively. On the whole he's been decent throughout the last two seasons, particularly under Duff. To be fair to him - a quick check through YouTube reveals he's never been a natural interviewee (does far better in written articles) - will be interesting to see what Raj is able to get out of him It's brilliant. I wish some politicians would reply with a straight answer. The interviewer's fault anyway for asking closed questions. Got a bit of something about him this lad.
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Post by ldotm on Jul 2, 2024 13:11:10 GMT 1
My worry with Kane is this apparent disinterest he showed at Barnsley similar to Thomas with us. Barnsley fans say he gave an interview and he couldn't have sound less arsed about being there He doesn't interview well if you look through his YouTube contributions. Neither did Mooy, it was painful. But boy did he do his talking on the pitch.
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Post by King Neil on Jul 2, 2024 13:13:53 GMT 1
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He,s a bit dry
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Post by DuffMan on Jul 2, 2024 13:18:43 GMT 1
My worry with Kane is this apparent disinterest he showed at Barnsley similar to Thomas with us. Barnsley fans say he gave an interview and he couldn't have sound less arsed about being there You mean this one posted in the other thread. His relationship with the Barnsley fanbase has deteriorated since last Summer as he's made little effort to conceal his desire to leave the club, culminating with the excruciating BBC Sheffield interview, below, in December. Understandably some of their fans have since struggled (just as many of ours would) to set aside their suspicions about his commitment in order to assess his performances entirely objectively. On the whole he's been decent throughout the last two seasons, particularly under Duff. To be fair to him - a quick check through YouTube reveals he's never been a natural interviewee (does far better in written articles) - will be interesting to see what Raj is able to get out of him It's brilliant. I wish some politicians would reply with a straight answer. The interviewer's fault anyway for asking closed questions. Got a bit of something about him this lad. Yeah that would be the one 🤣. Quite a funny watch, especially loved the enthusiasm in the answer to the first question
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jul 2, 2024 13:26:32 GMT 1
You mean this one posted in the other thread. It's brilliant. I wish some politicians would reply with a straight answer. The interviewer's fault anyway for asking closed questions. Got a bit of something about him this lad. Yeah that would be the one 🤣. Quite a funny watch, especially loved the enthusiasm in the answer to the first question If he comes here and does well, he can sit in interview picking his nose and looking out of the window, for me😉
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Post by rougeboy31 on Jul 2, 2024 13:27:55 GMT 1
Let’s leave his character assessment to a man that’s worked with him (and obviously favours / likes him) and focus on what he brings on the pitch, eh? No doubt he'll bring us something on the pitch. Just thought it was a worthy discussion point on a "forum" given he seems quite unpopular with the Barnsley faithful because of an interview he gave. Others have said on the forum the reason people don't like him was not because of his football but his attitude to their club. I’m not defending him either way but it could have something to do with them not appreciating their best players maybe. Cole and him leaving out of contract in the same season is strange especially as Barnsley are one of the bigger clubs in league one.
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Post by King Neil on Jul 2, 2024 13:29:25 GMT 1
He doesn't interview well if you look through his YouTube contributions. Neither did Mooy, it was painful. But boy did he do his talking on the pitch. Mooy..bless him A painfully shy man off the field but a legend on it
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Post by yoy on Jul 2, 2024 13:29:41 GMT 1
There’s a guy who should not be doing interviews! Any Barnsley fans getting upset by it are being a little too precious in my view. This is just someone who is clearly not very comfortable in an interview situation and so uses as few words as possible. Terrible interviewer as well though.
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Post by watto80 on Jul 2, 2024 13:42:01 GMT 1
I’m fine with that interview and how he comes across. He seemed pissed that they didn’t win the play offs. That’s a good thing.
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