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- Apr 16, 2011
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Agreed ! At least !!!
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Agreed ! At least !!!
Betfair Bozo
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- Jul 24, 2007
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Vicente was on one, so I'm led to believe. You are correct in that they are rare, but usually clubs try and enforce where a player is coming back from injuries or has a 'reputation', such as Owen Hargreaves for example. For me Orlandi fits the criteria, but as you say understandably agents are reluctant to sign up for these.
If this wasn't an option I'd be inclined to forget him.
Perhaps, but realistically (and sensibly) shouldn't the club hold some money back (say £3m) for FFP?.
Looks good. My worry is that Baldock = Leo replacement.
The club must also be looking at the CMS contract situation. A lot has been invested in him if he walks away for free next summer.
It's not impossible we'll get bids for CMS, Buckley, Kaz, and *shudder* March or Ince.
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Is Ward still soon? Is it likely to be this week? Any others close?
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I'd be surprised if we signed Baldock, given how highly valued he is at Bristol City compared to what I imagine his worth would be to us. The likes of March, Ince and Buckley are tied down to long term contracts so, if anyone wants to buy them, they will have to pay premium prices like with Ulloa and Bridcutt form what I've heard. The same goes for Dunk, Walton and JFC.
I agree about CMS and KLL as they are both out of contract at the end of the season. Will be interesting to see if the club tries to extend their deals soon, especially after the money we spent on CMS.
LamieRobertson
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One would assume we have/will soon offered CMS a new contract ...let's hope another Barnes situation is avoided
Left back; 100% essential and I would be happy with Stephen Ward
Midfielder to take the free kicks like Bridcutt used to do. It should be possible for the existing players to learn how to do this, but it does not seem to be happening. Ideally left-footed. Only 70% desirable.
Stopper centre half. Every time the other side gets a corner, I get the eebie-jeebies. I would have thought this would be about 75%. Not Hangeland (bad reports about him).
Striker that can go to the near post. We are so bad at near post chances that the opposition does not even have to worry about it.
Midfielder to take the free kicks like Bridcutt used to do. It should be possible for the existing players to learn how to do this, but it does not seem to be happening. Ideally left-footed. Only 70% desirable.
Stopper centre half. Every time the other side gets a corner, I get the eebie-jeebies. I would have thought this would be about 75%. Not Hangeland (bad reports about him).
Striker that can go to the near post. We are so bad at near post chances that the opposition does not even have to worry about it.
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I'm completely wrong on this - apologies [MENTION=457]sheebo[/MENTION]
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- Feb 8, 2005
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Baldock and another striker? Would be surprised but who knows...
OGrady replaces Barnes
Baldock to replace Hoskins
Ace Striker to replace Leo
( Fenelon out on loan to League 1 )
would be ideal wouldn't it
spring hall convert
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It would be really tough to know what to do in that scenario. I could make a decent case for letting them all go but we obviously can't do that. However, that means unless they want to sign (I can see why Kaz and CMS wouldn't want to) it could mean we have 3 "Barnes" situations on our hands in January, which could be a big distraction.
Buckley is contracted for 3 ? more years so the bid would have to be very large, but I do think CMS and KLL could recieve bids which would interest the board, maybe right up to deadline day, and in January if they remain at the club this window.
spring hall convert
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This is where Burke will be earning his money - identifying targets for these eventualities. They may not happen but we have to be prepared. I think we will be as well.
kevtherev
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Ok, who to sign very much depends on who's a) Available, b) Maybe out of favour at their current club c) Maybe out of contract (as Murray was with us) or in the last year of contract so wouldn't demand a huge fee....With the money we got from Ulloa, Bridcutt and Barnes, I would like to think we could find £3m for the right player.....I've read somewhere that Gary Hooper may not figure in Norwich's plans, he would do nicely thankyou very much.
It also depends on wages. Seniors at Premiership clubs may be on £26K+ which is prohibitive. I think this may actually be a the greatest problem. £13K a week should not break the bank?
Sheebo
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No worries. I'm pretty sure Matty Upson was in one at Stoke?! Apart from him & Hgreaves I haven't heard if any others - sure there have been some but v rare
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I can't imagine we'll be successful in our bids for Baldock, Bristol will want more than he's worth.
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It was noted last night that Bristol had bid for Kieran Agard, a striker from Rotherham. Obviously it's hypothetical but could this be them doing a spot of succession planning for Baldock's departure?