scooter1
How soon is now?
He's just left Blackpool and could be the creative midfielder that we're looking for. I have to be honest, I thought he was older than 29. It would cost us nothing to have him on trial for a week
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Is Chris Eagles worth a trial?
- Thread starter scooter1
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I think that is a very good suggestion but I would think his surname would put a lot of people off on here
BensGrandad
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He has caused us plenty of problems when he has played against us so maybe worth a trial as it wouldnt cost us to give him a trial.
MORTY
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I remember that 40 crack from just inside our half at the Withdean. Was against Watford I think
severnside gull
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Why has he left Blackpool?
You would imagine they would be desperate to keep that sort of talent...............unless he no longer has it
You would imagine they would be desperate to keep that sort of talent...............unless he no longer has it
Stockport seagull
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- Jan 10, 2015
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Looks like jack grealish is going to be moved out on loan from villa, that would be a good signing
BensGrandad
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Why has he left Blackpool?
You would imagine they would be desperate to keep that sort of talent...............unless he no longer has it
Probably not at the wage he wants. I was told they get £150 a week retainer and £1000 appearance money £1000 a point and £1000 if they score a goal.
So if he scored a goal and they won 1--0 he would get £5150 or £4150 if he just played and didnt score.
Not Andy Naylor
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No.
Barrel of Fun
Abort, retry, fail
His peak was scoring against us a good few years ago. Lobbing Henderson.
That was a long time ago.
That was a long time ago.
Lurchy
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- Jul 2, 2014
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Easy solution would be for him to play with C. Eagles on the back of his shirt, that would make it a lot more pleasant.
Could be a handy short term signing til end of the season, need a creative midfielder who can play outwide and whip crosses in. Bit of added experience in midfield would also be a bonus.
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I might be wrong, but didn't he suffer a pretty bad injury a couple of years ago and has struggled for form since?
severnside gull
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Interesting. If they travel to an away game and lose to nil that means the whole team are on less than the national minimum wage (travel, and even sleep time count). You could almost feel sorry for them given their results this season.
kevo
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- Mar 8, 2008
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Interested in why you're saying that, Nick. He was one of the best players at this level a few years ago... have injuries taken their toll?
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
Another waste of space like Ravel Morrison etc
BensGrandad
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Interesting. If they travel to an away game and lose to nil that means the whole team are on less than the national minimum wage (travel, and even sleep time count). You could almost feel sorry for them given their results this season.
If they did as you say they would get £1150 is that below the national average wage? I was told this by a scout for another club so dont know if it is gospel or scouts gossip, but listening to Oysten on the radio I would think it could be correct.
Prince Monolulu
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severnside gull
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Apologies BG. No argument from me that it is what they are paid. I was thinking of someone sat on the bench (but didn't say it). Would they get a match fee if unused?
I actually quite admire the pay structure at Blackpool. It seems to be about the only thing that the odious Oyston's have done that makes sense
BensGrandad
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That raises the point does the manager make a substitution in the 88th minute to earn the player money or not to save the club money? Where are his loyalties tied. I would suggest that the entire 18 man squad named, assuming they name 7 subs which I think they havent for a couple of games, get the appearance money to avoid that situation.
brightonrock
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- Jan 1, 2008
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SUCH a good shout. He's Villa's brightest prospect in years and the few times I've seen him come off the bench for the last 15 or so, he's looked MINT. Very quick, tricky, technically good and keen to be direct and get at defenders. If we're going to be bringing in more loans, I'd rather it was young premier league starlets with something to prove than ageing journeymen whose faces don't fit at their parent clubs.