Guest DanC Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Official SMS, 2 year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudy Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just had official txt from City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted June 27, 2008 Admin Share Posted June 27, 2008 Official SMS, 2 year deal. Thought it might happen with no update on the O/S by midday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basso for Brazil Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 BCFC, Its Official!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 yep.. text says: city have completed the signing of Gavin williams, 27, from ipswich town for and undisclosed fee on a two year contract more on http://www.bcfc.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Yey, a signing Ipswich mate reckons we got a bargin here, really looking forward to seeing him in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 surely the fact we have signed williams before carle has offically gone to palace would suggest he isnt a direct replacement for him? what if for whatever reason carles transfer falls through? them we have them both. still, good to see us making a singing, hopefully the first of 3 or 4... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 yep.. text says: city have completed the signing of Gavin williams, 27, from ipswich town for and undisclosed fee on a two year contract more on www.bcfc.co.uk Is that really all you get from the text subscription? :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted June 27, 2008 Admin Share Posted June 27, 2008 Also strangely enough our first signing this Summer falls on the same date as the first signing last Summer. Does this mean the next one arrives on July 12th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZedRed Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Big welcome to BCFC Gavin BELIEVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudy Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 No interview from Gary either on the subject! does this means he is still in Egypt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Also strangely enough our first signing this Summer falls on the same date as the first signing last Summer. Does this mean the next one arrives on July 12th?This morning I thought we made a signing on this day last year and thought wouldn't it be strange if we did so again. So every summer now do we need to wait until the 27th? Not exactly excited about this, It's not like the Trundle transfer, More like the Elliott transfer and look what Elliott did and look what Trundle did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Is that really all you get from the text subscription? :noexpression: i am on the basic text package, gets to the point, other packages gives you goal updates, results day to day news and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Poor interview, not the sharpest knife in the draw. But this aint Mensa, welcome GW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudy Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Poor interview, not the sharpest knife in the draw. I was just thinking that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Almondsbury_red Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 with williams coming in before carle does this mean another player will be coming in after carle departs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ookman Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Not a bad goals to game ratio either 1/6 wonder what team he was most prolific with and in what posistion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 surely the fact we have signed williams before carle has offically gone to palace would suggest he isnt a direct replacement for him? what if for whatever reason carles transfer falls through? them we have them both. still, good to see us making a singing, hopefully the first of 3 or 4... reading in to all the posts about carle and so say paper reports it could be! From WDP on weds: In an added twist, Carle's transfer to Selhurst Park has been thrown into doubt as the Eagles have also had a bid accepted for Colchester's Mark Yeates. carle 1.2million and neil danns might be part of the deal, all agreed today after passing the medical so if true!! and all reports go to plan that is.... carle 1.2million and neil danns might be part of the deal, all agreed today after passing the medical and that would explain palace bidding on 2 midfielders in carle and Yeates if they let go watson and danns, so city bring in williams to replace russell and danns to replace carle it would make sense, or if no danns then more money to finance a big name striker.. now lets look for strikers.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stortfordred Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Poor interview, not the sharpest knife in the draw. But this aint Mensa, welcome GW! If you're going to be critical, it's a 'drawer'! But hey, perhaps he's a tool in the box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 reading in to all the posts about carle and so say paper reports it could be! so if true!! and all reports go to plan that is.... carle 1.2million and neil danns might be part of the deal, all agreed today after passing the medical and that would explain palace bidding on 2 midfielders in carle and Yeates if they let go watson and danns, so city bring in williams to replace russell and danns to replace carle it would make sense or if no danns then more money to finance a big name striker.. now lets look for 2 strikers..........Danns impressed me in the past, I think when he was playing for Colchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon uk Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 welcome to the club Gavin, may you be blessed with numerous seasons of success, become a fans favourite, score lots of brilliant goals and get us in to the premier league! this does show how far the club have come in the last couple of years, when GJ came in this lad was a mile out of our range ability wise, and now we can get players like this in. Now for a new striker or 2! Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Danns impressed me in the past, I think when he was playing for Colchester. Yes he was... And is not bad. I remember carle was signed as an addition to the squad when everyone was calling for strikers plus moans about why we signed him when we have russell and skuse in the squad, ok carle has done well and is a good player but he is replaceable and could even be sacrificed to make money available to buy a decent striker, having a midfielder chucked in to the deal is a bouns of money for a striker plus a midfielder, if true then it's good business. Not only that if the player is offered more money to play at palace than he is on at city then his head will turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Not a bad goals to game ratio either 1/6 wonder what team he was most prolific with and in what posistion? Hereford. Goals to games ratio is impressive, especially as he was not a regular at West Ham and was injured at Ipswich, although he did score on his debut there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolCity1992 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 To be fair, it does not show how far the club has come it just shows that we are buying a 'half decent' player who has had injuries and needs a chance. I am a bit disappointed. However... In Gary we trust. Our team is made up of players that do not fit in with their current club and they have got us this far. Basso - Woking McCombe - Lincoln McIndoe - Wolves Elliot - Millwall - Fell out with the boss fans disliked him as well. Just to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cider Jaaarn Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 As a Yeovil fan I can tell you the Gavin is one exciting footballer and a character as well. Once described by GJ as 'daft as a brush' he failed to turn up at a team mates wedding, a big posh do as well, just didn't turn up. He did the Ayatola to the swansea fans several times and even at the Vetch, you will spot the reception he gets from Swansea fans. At a club open day he would give kids his autograph and then put a cross on their forehead with a marker pen so they didn't come back for an another. He is a great pratical joker as well, not sure how McIndoe will greet him. One possible downside, he was at his best in a 5 man midfield, he can unbalance a team because he would never play a position as such. Some felt our team was more effective after he left. Am I envious that you have Johnson, McIndoe and Williams, yes as green as our shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Asked Ipswich Fans about Williams and some interesting response........ Clickety Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cider Jaaarn Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Meant to say he can play as a 2nd striker or in the hole so would seem to be more of a Noble type than Carle from what little I know of those 2. Would that be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 As a Yeovil fan I can tell you the Gavin is one exciting footballer and a character as well. Once described by GJ as 'daft as a brush' he failed to turn up at a team mates wedding, a big posh do as well, just didn't turn up. He did the Ayatola to the swansea fans several times and even at the Vetch, you will spot the reception he gets from Swansea fans. At a club open day he would give kids his autograph and then put a cross on their forehead with a marker pen so they didn't come back for an another. He is a great pratical joker as well, not sure how McIndoe will greet him. One possible downside, he was at his best in a 5 man midfield, he can unbalance a team because he would never play a position as such. Some felt our team was more effective after he left. Am I envious that you have Johnson, McIndoe and Williams, yes as green as our shirts. Thanks for that, yes since the Williams story has came out and Carle looking like leaving I have been wondering if 3-5-2 is on GJ's mind for us next season I can't see it being used often but it may be lined up as an option, seeing we have so many players who had success with GJ using this style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatWill Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Asked Ipswich Fans about Williams and some interesting response........ Clickety Click On the whole, pretty positive reading. He would have undergone a vigorous medical, so let's hope he can stay fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ed Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Our team is made up of players that do not fit in with their current club and they have got us this far. Basso - Woking McCombe - Lincoln McIndoe - Wolves Elliot - Millwall - Fell out with the boss fans disliked him as well. Just to name a few. Don't think you can include McCombe here. Thought he was Lincoln's player of the season when we signed him (and think that was one of those minimum offer clauses). If Gavin is a replacement for Alex Russell then I think it's a great signing. If he's more a replacement for Carle then I'm a little disappointed. Hoping he proves to be an inspirational signing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bristol Born and Red Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 would seem to me that this move is a response to Palace bidding for Carle, Williams is quoted as saying 'the move came about really quickly'?? Also still no sign of GJ on the o/s commenting on the transfer and no news on Carle signing for Palace, maybe we will have more transfer news today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eamer Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Not a huge signing by any means, hopefully our other signings coming up will be a bit more exciting. Hopefully he'll get over his injuries. Don't really know what he's like to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edson Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 would seem to me that this move is a response to Palace bidding for Carle, Williams is quoted as saying 'the move came about really quickly'?? Also still no sign of GJ on the o/s commenting on the transfer and no news on Carle signing for Palace, maybe we will have more transfer news today? I'd expect this signing to be 'as well as' the Carle replacement. Separate unrelated deals, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stortfordred Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 On the whole, pretty positive reading. He would have undergone a vigorous medical, so let's hope he can stay fit. They mention that he could trash someone's TT at the end of season party. Doesn't he know that our boys drive Bentleys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRed Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 If you're going to be critical, it's a 'drawer'! But hey, perhaps he's a tool in the box! OR A CLUB IN THE BAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Welcome Gavin; be prepared to be totally disected and put under the microscope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikle291 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 i saw him at yeovil for two seasons he was immense:) he was very attacking and skillfull not so sure now though :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Interesting thought from an Ipswich an on the netcentre 'Hi guys, I just thought I'd drop you a message to let you know about Gavin Williams. Firstly, he is truly a nice guy, I've spoken to him on many occasions (like me, he likes a few hands of poker now and again) and he is always genuine and has time to discuss things on and off the pitch. Secondly and most importantly, he is generaly regarded by most at Portman Road as the best all round footballer at the club, unfortunately he has been hampered by injuries over the last couple of years but when he has had a run in the side he has always shown an eye for a pass and poses a threat around the box. I (and many of my fellow supporters) believe that with a regular starting place an injury free Gavin Williams is as good as any midfielder in this division. Even with his previous injury history 100k is well worth the risk, afterall he has obviously had to pass a medical with yourselves, keep him fit and you've got a 2.5m player for your money. Good luck for the season (except when we play you).' Sounds like a case of keep him fit and we have got a good 'un! Welcome to the City family Gavin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRed Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Only found one goal of his on U-TUBE, it was a screamer though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DIZZYRED Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Only found one goal of his on U-TUBE, it was a screamer though yeh saw it was a screamer.......long may it continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Red Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'd like to know what City are paying for Gavin Williams? Some news sources are quoting the transfer fee as 100K and others as 300K?? Carle's proposed transfer is being quoted as low as 700K in some reports? Maybe we're not getting such a bargain after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Carle's proposed transfer is being quoted as low as 700K in some reports? Maybe we're not getting such a bargain after all some reports are saying 1.2 million plus neil danns?? so if thats true the deal is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denilson Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hmm whats his accent all about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted June 28, 2008 Admin Share Posted June 28, 2008 Just to add to all the Ipswich references, my Uncle is a season ticket holder at Portman Road (yeah the away trip last season was F U N!) so I got on the blower this afternoon and he said that if we can keep him fit he'll be the best player in this division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Not to be (overly) picky...BUT It should be "Sharpest knife in the DrawER" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edson Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Just to add to all the Ipswich references, my Uncle is a season ticket holder at Portman Road (yeah the away trip last season was F U N!) so I got on the blower this afternoon and he said that if we can keep him fit he'll be the best player in this division. Someone has said something very similar on the Net Centre forum: Link I just thought I'd drop you a message to let you know about Gavin Williams. Firstly, he is truly a nice guy, I've spoken to him on many occasions (like me, he likes a few hands of poker now and again) and he is always genuine and has time to discuss things on and off the pitch. Secondly and most importantly, he is generaly regarded by most at Portman Road as the best all round footballer at the club, unfortunately he has been hampered by injuries over the last couple of years but when he has had a run in the side he has always shown an eye for a pass and poses a threat around the box. I (and many of my fellow supporters) believe that with a regular starting place an injury free Gavin Williams is as good as any midfielder in this division. Even with his previous injury history 100k is well worth the risk, afterall he has obviously had to pass a medical with yourselves, keep him fit and you've got a 2.5m player for your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT BCFC Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 100k thousand seems an absolute bargain! Clearly has a lot of ability fingers crossed he stays fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Gavin Williams appears to be an unexpected added bonus to our planned signings who could very well turn out to be an exciting one in his own right. Ability, fitness and attitude all o.k. with GJ, so whether it's 100k., 300k. or anywhere inbetween we can hardly go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikle291 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 super, super gav, super, super gav, super, super gav, super gavin williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidNoble Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Welcome Gavin, I know alot of people with the second name of 'Williams' so they are happy because they get the players name and there name all rolled into one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 79 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 100k signing worth the risk sounds if stays fit could be a quality signing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 He's so good they named one of our stands after hhim :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazareth Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Is he a winger or a central midfielder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Is he a winger or a central midfielder? I think more of a right winger.. I hope so. he can play in various positions but me thinks this is his key role if he slots in and hence why he is being touted as NOT replacing Carle althought the ev post seem to think otherwise but then they like to be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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