- Jun 27, 2012
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Are we being played like a fiddle to get him a better contract ?
Thats the agent, club, player dance isn't it. See Dunk (last year), March, Kayal and Stephens (this year).
Never quite sure who's leading who...
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Shane Duffy
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Thats the agent, club, player dance isn't it. See Dunk (last year), March, Kayal and Stephens (this year).
Never quite sure who's leading who...
- Jun 27, 2012
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So. Is this a goer ? Both reports seem to have some credence.
The first £2m report was in the Irish Sun
The £3.5m report was via the Mirror.
Its not mad made up twitter accounts...
The first £2m report was in the Irish Sun
The £3.5m report was via the Mirror.
Its not mad made up twitter accounts...
Not Andy Naylor
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Although, knowing some of the people who write these things, they might be both mad and made-up.
fosters headband
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I have not seen this anywhere in the media, but a Palace fan claims we are talking to Marriappa's agent, he has been released by Palace and this poster maybe a friend of the player.
It would also fit the Albion signing a player not mentioned in the media.
He is 29 and has played 284 career games and never lower than Championship, plays either right back or central defender.
It would also fit the Albion signing a player not mentioned in the media.
He is 29 and has played 284 career games and never lower than Championship, plays either right back or central defender.
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Marshy
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Decent. I would take him.
Marshy
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Both in last year of contracts now though.... still does not mean they will roll over obviously but certainly means it needs sorting much like our scenario with Stephens and Kayal
northstandsteve
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3.5M back up, interesting.
severnside gull
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Blackburn press suggesting he will sign a long term deal with them.
Mariappa? I'd take him no question
Mariappa? I'd take him no question
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Mariappa would be a solid signing.
Finchley Seagull
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Would be a good signing in my view. Not old but very experienced and can cover a couple of positions. Would be good although presumably hasn't been training all summer so wouldn't be ready to play at Derby, where we really need someone.
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Blackburn/Lancashire press on Duffy is not definitive and he leaves a fair bit of wiggle room. Hard to decode these quotes.
"Talks between the club and the player’s representatives are ongoing and the Republic of Ireland international says the situation is currently ‘out of his hands’.
He told the Lancashire Telegraph: “It’s down to the representatives; they’re dealing with it and the manager’s trying to push it.
“I’m just happy to be here and I’m happy at this club, so whatever happens otherwise, that’s not in my hands."
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u..._Blackburn_Rovers_as_contract_talks_continue/
Boy Blue
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If the player is happy being there then he'll not leave unless the club receives an outrageous offer they can't refuse.
Finchley Seagull
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Agree. I don't see anything in the article that confirms he will sign. Realistically, Blackburn don't seem to be doing anything and their fans aren't very optimistic for the season ahead. I'd say he would be interested if Blackburn accept an offer from us but, in the meantime, he's also talking to them about a new contract. If it was an article about Kayal or Stephens, then a lot of people would be saying it means nothing and they are about to leave.
Meade's Ball
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I'd be Mariappy enough for such a signing. I loved the side that finished last season, and have faith in the spirit of the group to go one better, but a weakening by having only one centre half needs to be cured. Captain Bruno is able, but I can see Derby pulling off a spin and a dive on him, so someone who knows and is the role would be finer.
He's got to say that hasn't he?
SeagullofMalaysia
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Sure, he's ex-Palace, but should definitely be worth a shot! That is, if he's willing to take a small pay cut, considering his wages at Palace (I'd imagine it to be in the £25k region)
casbom
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He's a free agent so hopefully he'll accept a pay cut!
I can just see this happening as he's just the kind of player that CH would like. Experienced player who has played at the highest level, a good age, the captain at Watford who can play RB if required. He would be a solid signing for little outlay.
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