RedRock Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Just may be. Stalled on Celtic due to family reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilC Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Just maybe what? Are you seriously suggesting what I think you're suggesting... That he won't go to Celtic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCfan Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 :grr: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim S Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Even for just one second IF we had any chance of signing him the his wage demands would be too much. He is on at least £40,000 a week isnt he? And im sure he is getting offered the same as that elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 and people laughed at the rovers forum when they suggested Scott Carson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) I also read somewhere he was on 40k per week at Pompey so unless he takes a 90% pay cut it is unlikely he will keep goal for us Edited July 26, 2010 by bigtone59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartleysbeard Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Raoul is also without a club. Why do people post this crap?! David James will not be signing for us, of that you can be 100% sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Raoul is also without a club. Why do people post this crap?! David James will not be signing for us, of that you can be 100% sure. He's got a superb shot on him that boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) and people laughed at the rovers forum when they suggested Scott Carson Although they did end up signing a WBA reserve goalie so maybe we are in fact close to signing...erm....oh dear they dont seem to have any others Maybe not then Edited July 26, 2010 by Pigsmightfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCAGFC Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Another attention seeker I am afraid. I just do not understand some people, especially those who should know better. BCAGFC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 He's got a superb shot on him that boy. Oh no you didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Not that i believe for a second that this will happen, but i do have a very VERY loose and tenuous connection with David James which i will not go into, but i do know that since he split up with his wife, he doesn't really want to move too far from the south coast (i believe her and his kids live in Dorset now). Stands to reason that he wouldn't go to Celtic for those reasons, but still puts us a long way down the list of clubs he'd move to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 He's got a superb shot on him that boy. Only from close range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Not that i believe for a second that this will happen, but i do have a very VERY loose and tenuous connection with David James which i will not go into, but i do know that since he split up with his wife, he doesn't really want to move too far from the south coast (i believe her and his kids live in Dorset now). Stands to reason that he wouldn't go to Celtic for those reasons, but still puts us a long way down the list of clubs he'd move to Well he does visit South West Tyres in Clevedon regularly...maybe he could fit us in on the odd occasion that he fancies a snazzy upgrade to his Motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 There is no way we will sign David James. Seriously do people actually think this is championship manager???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hahaha David James ? Hahahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackIKnowski Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hahaha David James ? Hahahaha No chance, its supposed to be between Celtic and Sunderland. He would not struggle to find a Prem club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve39 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 but surely he must be nearing the end of his career now must be nearly 40 years old now does he come with a zimmer frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 apparently if we dont get James we are going after Buffon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Bristol Red Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 i don't think it is a far fetched as some of you are making out it is he lives is devon area i believe and maybe doesn't want to leave the area due to family hes coming to the end of his career and might want to drop a level only time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 i don't think it is a far fetched as some of you are making out it is he lives is devon area i believe and maybe doesn't want to leave the area due to family hes coming to the end of his career and might want to drop a level only time will tell Lives just down the road from me... goes to the same chinese. I'll have a word. Fancy a lift up to Ashton Gate in his limo. Strikes me as someone who might not be too money orientated now ... and would like to get a step on the managerial ladder. Anyhow... stupid of me to even hint at it. Off to Exeter for a bevy or 3 for KO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Ever heard of a wage budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Ever heard of a wage budget? Ever heard of quality of life and investing in your future? Never mind ... many of us down here realise money ain't everything.... don't want everybody to find out. Off to see which BCFC team is the best ex or current ....chow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Ever heard of quality of life and investing in your future? I'm not sure signing a 40 year old goalie is investing in the future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooki Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Peter Shilton had a medical today .. unfortunately he failed shame as would of been a great signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from Wales Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Just may be. Stalled on Celtic due to family reasons. What he'll do the decent thing and retire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Ever heard of quality of life and investing in your future? Never mind ... many of us down here realise money ain't everything.... don't want everybody to find out. Off to see which BCFC team is the best ex or current ....chow. Yeah I have. I'm sure James has too, so he'll be looking for the biigest salary he can find now he's coming to the end of his career. Are you telling me you honestly believe David James is a realistic target, or that he'd consider coming here? Don't get me wrong I think he's one of the most honurable players around these days and a genuinely nice chap, but get real ffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I doubt if there's any truth in thisbecause we couldnt afford him but would be great news if true. You couldn't get higher profile than the current England keeper playing for us.. Bring it on !!!!! http://nz.sports.yahoo.com/football/news/article/-/7662372/chelsea-frame-james-enters-bristol-city-talks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Shut up?!!!!!! Hahaha can't believe it! He'd be on tens of thousands a week! Unless he becomes a player coach or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Bristol Red Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) he was talked about on another thread, i also read that we was interested a few days ago on another forum, i am loving it ENGLAND'S NUMBER 1 Edited July 28, 2010 by southbristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jfkerton Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Would be chuffed if we pulled this off, not holding any shred of hope though. Lets hope that i'm wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisybcfc Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I heard weeks ago he didn't want to leave his home in Devon... still its incredibly unlikely, but its nice to dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Bristol Red Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I heard weeks ago he didn't want to leave his home in Devon... still its incredibly unlikely, but its nice to dream! yea unlikely, but being linked with the current england number 1 just shows how ambitious our club has become and how far we have come as a club these last few years IF we do pull it off, it would be our biggest signing in my lifetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I doubt if there's any truth in thisbecause we couldnt afford him but would be great news if true. You couldn't get higher profile than the current England keeper playing for us.. Bring it on !!!!! http://nz.sports.yah...stol-city-talks Would be amazing if true, but I'm not holding my breath ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 IF we do pull it off, it would be our biggest signing in my lifetime Duh! Marcus Stewart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1984 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Well if true wat a fantastic capture this would be. Bags of knowledge and experience to offer gerks and hendo as well as having at least 1 very solid season left in him as a no 1. Also if true nice to know they ain't licking their wounds over Lee grant. I know I was last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 April 1st anyone, I just can't figure this one out, why Bristol City? This will not be the biggest coup in our lifetime but in my opinion the biggest coup in the clubs history. And some people had the indecency to make the statement that the Chairman wasn't forthcoming with transfer funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 April 1st anyone, I just can't figure this one out, why Bristol City? If it's true he doesn't want to leave his Devon home then Bristol isn't too far away so there could be some sense to it. We're certainly closer than Glasgow! Looks like some Scottish newspapers just picking up a rumour and running with it. Would be great if we do sign him but surely his wage demand would be beyond us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Heard this one a week ago - but I wont believe it til I see it with my own eyes. No chance I reckon - yeah okay, we may have made contact with him, but if he did sign for us, you would have to question his motives, as there are many bigger clubs who want him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Heard this one a week ago - but I wont believe it til I see it with my own eyes. No chance I reckon - yeah okay, we may have made contact with him, but if he did sign for us, you would have to question his motives, as there are many bigger clubs who want him Motives: He loves playing football, he's got more money than he knows what to do with, and, like me, he loves living in the West Country. Personally I think we have far more important positions to address than the GK slot, but if he comes it will certainly raise the profile of the club and maybe help us to attract others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Lets think about his wages, give him £750k(fee we were offering for Grant) signing on fee and then £10k a week. Works out as just short of £25k a week. Maybe possible if its acceptable to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest terjon Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 maybe we could all by one of his paintings to fund the deal.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Still don't think we'll sign him (i don't think he's even 'had talks' with Coppell), but its not as far fetched as you think. He's believed to be keen on staying in the West Country, we've got a manager with a good reputation and James has said he's got no problem dropping to the Championship. At the age of 40 i can't see him going to sit on the bench at Chelsea and what options does that leave him? West Ham are believed to be interested but that wouldn't happen unless Green gets moved on. Plymouth are a level below us, as are the Gas, Exeter and Yeovil. Reading have a very good 1st choice... i guess whether there's truth in this will come down to the man himself and whats more important to him; staying put in Devon or one last pay day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinsleburg Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 no i dont believe this will happen however it is interesting that two completely different articles are saying the same thing. there maybe some truth in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 no i dont believe this will happen however it is interesting that two completely different articles are saying the same thing. there maybe some truth in it think the Yahoo article just seen the Scottish Sun's article of it and running along with it. wish 'mrdc' can shed a bit of light on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy273 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I reckon we have a good chance as any to sign David James, said the same thing about Sno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Duh! Marcus Stewart? Marcus 'Bristol Born and Red' Stewart??? WTF. How many trophies/ England caps can he put on the table then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SC_Red Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Heard this one a week ago - but I wont believe it til I see it with my own eyes. No chance I reckon - yeah okay, we may have made contact with him, but if he did sign for us, you would have to question his motives, as there are many bigger clubs who want him if he signed for us I'd say his motive is to play football nearer to home rather than sit on a bench in London or live in Scotland. not saying it'll happen mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) The OS hasnt been updated yet this morning, could we break the news of a new signing today ? Edited July 28, 2010 by Ryan_BCFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 if he signed for us I'd say his motive is to play football nearer to home rather than sit on a bench in London or live in Scotland. not saying it'll happen mind. hmmm I can totally understand that. BUT we arent going to offer the sort of wages that the Celtics and Sunderlands can offer... So if he is so happy in the westcountry that he does not want to move - why did'nt he accept pompey's offer of a new contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Marcus 'Bristol Born and Red' Stewart??? WTF. How many trophies/ England caps can he put on the table then?? Woosh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Woosh! :argh: Ha ha I walked into that one mate!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 The OS hasnt been updated yet this morning, could we break the news of a new signing today ? Queue update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 hmmm I can totally understand that. BUT we arent going to offer the sort of wages that the Celtics and Sunderlands can offer... So if he is so happy in the westcountry that he does not want to move - why did'nt he accept pompey's offer of a new contract? only he can answer that. Fancied a new challenge? Pissed off at being turned down for a player manager role? Thinks the club is financially screwed? Could be anything really. Sunderland didnt offer a long enough contract and he'd be number 2. Celtic is in Scotland which is a craphole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) I heard weeks ago he didn't want to leave his home in Devon... still its incredibly unlikely, but its nice to dream! As I said on the other thread discussing this topic - David James is in Clevedon sometimes twice or more a week at South West Tyres (I think he possibly has a sharing in them?!?!) So I honestly don't see Bristol as being a brigde to far for him in that respect. If you think logically we would pretty much be the closest team with Championship/Premier League status, the only teams closer than us are Plymouth and Southampton..... If he really doesn't want to leave his home in Devon then which team would you expect him to be most likely to choose out of us, the Muff and S'ton....? I have a good feeling about this one Edited July 28, 2010 by Pigsmightfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilksy Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Arguably still Englands number one, and one of the only players to come out of the world cup with any credit. I'd be absolutely amazed it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 You are all bonkers, utterly bonkers! He's 40 and on big sacks of cash, no chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Arguably still Englands number one, and one of the only players to come out of the world cup with any credit. I'd be absolutely amazed it happens I'd be disgusted if James started Englands next game, it's clear after that wc that England need to be thinking about the future, a 40 year old is not the future! Joe Hart is Englands number 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 The Sun and the BEP have printed this today, so either they are very very bored, read this forum, or there is something in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 You are all bonkers, utterly bonkers! He's 40 and on big sacks of cash, no chance. Sadly, I agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudecowboy Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 The Sun and the BEP have printed this today, so either they are very very bored, read this forum, or there is something in it. Think you've answered your own question. The wages would be astronomical, more likely to end up at Blackpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Didn't realise he had a home down this way, before knowing that i would of thought no way. I think that gives us as a really decent chance of signing him, i guess it really will all come down to the money, given that he's been in the game a long time and at the highest level he's not going to be short of a few quid thats for sure. Id be happily suprised if we sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 The problem is his wages. He's not going to take a massive drop and we cant smash our wage structure for anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Interesting the EP printed a statement from BCFC saying they had NOT met personally with James which contradicts the earlier media report that he had met with SC. Tit bits. who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 The problem is his wages. He's not going to take a massive drop and we cant smash our wage structure for anyone! I think CityKev made a good point on this though. scroll up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 EP now running a story which confirms we have offered a 1 year deal. http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/sport/Bristol-City-bid-sign-England-s-World-Cup-goalkeeper-David-James/article-2464949-detail/article.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Has now also been updated on football transfer rumours...must be true then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRed Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 So tempted to bump this. Oops I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman15 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 It would be a amazing signing if we can get him. Please so its true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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