Davefevs Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 That he’s signing / signed. Was earlier told we were signing Zimmerman, but the person who said that must have got their wires got crossed…as he’s been injured all season. Big, 6’4” Centre Back, Swiss international in his time. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 2+2=5….. Robinstv was very short because he appeared in too much footage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I guess he is essentially our Nathan baker replacement? Might be a bit rusty though as last played last season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1stknowle Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Hes good. Hope this is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 55 minutes ago, Davefevs said: That he’s signing / signed. Was earlier told we were signing Zimmerman, We'll have to call him Bob! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Not sure he's played a match for about 2 1/2 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, DaveF said: Not sure he's played a match for about 2 1/2 years? According to Transfermarkt (ignoring cup appearances): 21/22 (so far): Without Club 20/21: 28 appearances for FC Basel in the Swiss Super League (full season = 36 games) 19/20: 7 appearances for Norwich in the Prem 18/19: 31 appearances for Norwich in the Championship Looking at the minutes he's played, most of his appearances in 20/21 and 19/20 look like full 90's. 18/19 season slightly less so (approximately 23 "full 90's" worth of minutes) Edited January 22, 2022 by Supersonic Robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Played 30 games last season . 29 in Switzerland Edited January 22, 2022 by steviestevieneville 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: 2+2=5….. Robinstv was very short because he appeared in too much footage Could with a hair cut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Supersonic Robin said: According to Transfermarkt (ignoring cup appearances): 21/22 (so far): Without Club 20/21: 28 appearances for FC Basel in the Swiss Super League (full season = 36 games) 19/20: 7 appearances for Norwich in the Prem 18/19: 31 appearances for Norwich in the Championship Looking at the minutes he's played, most of his appearances in 20/21 and 19/20 look like full 90's. 18/19 season slightly less so (approximately 23 "full 90's" worth of minutes) Ah you're right, that's good news. For some reason whoscored and Wiki were both showing him not having played since 7 matches in 19/20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Last appearance, 11/05/21. Basel v Lugano, he played the full 90 mins and received a yellow card in a 2-0 Basel victory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Would be useful but he wouldn't play until mid Feb due to match fitness, We need someone who can hit the ground running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Monkeh said: Would be useful but he wouldn't play until mid Feb due to match fitness, We need someone who can hit the ground running You could well be right. Unless he’s been training with us for a while. Just a guess though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I wonder why he has been unattached for half a season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: You could well be right. Unless he’s been training with us for a while. Just a guess though He has been training with us. Very popular player at Norwich. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 4 hours ago, CiderCraig said: Last appearance, 11/05/21. Basel v Lugano, he played the full 90 mins and received a yellow card in a 2-0 Basel victory. Is that 11th May or 5th November? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 30 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I wonder why he has been unattached for half a season? Unrealistic wage expectations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: He has been training with us. Very popular player at Norwich. Prior to training with us, I doubt he was sitting on his ass waiting for a club to call. He will have been doing fitness work with a PT or a specialised football fitness coach. Just how quick he can get up to match fitness is the question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: He has been training with us. Very popular player at Norwich. Klose or Zimmerman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, The Bard said: Unrealistic wage expectations? I would imagine that it's more a case of he felt he could still play at a top level and the right deal didn't present itself. This has been the case with many 'free agents' recently. Other examples would include players such as Hal Robson-Kanu who is still available, which again I would guess is because they don't wish to take their final contract in a poor division. If Klose signs here, he has a good opportunity to play each week, in one of the most competitive divisions in world football. As @Kid in the Riot mentioned, Klose was hugely popular during his time at Norwich, and was apparently brilliant in the dressing room and with the fans. I have a Norwich supporting mate based in Bristol, who follows them up and down the country, home and away every week. He was very complimentary about Klose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Selred said: Klose or Zimmerman? Klose, Zimmerman is under contract at Norwich & was due to play for their 23s last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 And can cover Martin ha ha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: He has been training with us. Very popular player at Norwich. Interesting. Also a very decent player. Sounds like this has got legs then, maybe a contract until the end of the season with an option for an extension? Bit like when we signed Ashley Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Taz said: Interesting. Also a very decent player. Sounds like this has got legs then, maybe a contract until the end of the season with an option for an extension? Bit like when we signed Ashley Williams. That’s exactly how I see it, plus the Baker factor of course. If we discount Baker, then of the central defenders we have available only Kalas can be considered as experienced. If he is missing then Vyner (24 & with around 100 games at this level) becomes our senior defender & I don’t think we can take that risk. 33 isn’t that old for a central defender, Ashley Williams took some flak on here but he was 35 when he played for us & did a steady job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 34 minutes ago, WarksRobin said: Is that 11th May or 5th November? 11th May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 38 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: He has been training with us. Very popular player at Norwich. That’s what I was told too this morning. As per usual, I only hear things 2nd, 3rd, 4th hand, so not ITK, just passing on what I heard. Perhaps my quip about Robins Uncut being short this week wasn’t that far off the mark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, billywedlock said: In his day a very good player. Maybe a short deal ( though Jagielka was still doing it at 38) for this season as it is now clear Baker is not playing again (maybe ever) I hope it’s a 6 months plus an option. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 If this doesn’t go through I guess it’s Klose but no cigar 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, SuperDziek said: If this doesn’t go through I guess it’s Klose but no cigar Or not so Klose as some hoped 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN WILSON Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 MODS - Please Klose / Lock this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'head Red Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Hopefully he's not just here to pick up a cheque 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Decent player back in his day but would seem to me another odd signing that the club shouldn't be making. Henriksen, Williams, Brunt, etc etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Gregor has been reading otib this morning then! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Can’t get Closer Than Close by Rosie Gaines out of my head when thinking of his name! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Decent player back in his day but would seem to me another odd signing that the club shouldn't be making. Henriksen, Williams, Brunt, etc etc. What would you do then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, !james said: Gregor has been reading otib this morning then! Gregor reminds me of when David Brent left Wareham Hogg. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Decent player back in his day but would seem to me another odd signing that the club shouldn't be making. Henriksen, Williams, Brunt, etc etc. We’ve got no money . A very good defender at our level is available . Possibly to cover baker for the rest of the season. Who would you get in who’d be a better fit at the moment. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: We’ve got no money . A very good defender at our level is available . Possibly to cover baker for the rest of the season. Who would you get in who’d be a better fit at the moment. Is he still a very good defender at our level? I assume there’s a reason he’s been out of English football and with no club at all this season. BUT as you say, we’re skint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, One Team said: Can’t get Closer Than Close by Rosie Gaines out of my head when thinking of his name! Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, Rocky said: Is he still a very good defender at our level? I assume there’s a reason he’s been out of English football and with no club at all this season. BUT as you say, we’re skint. There’s dozens of good players without a club & he could of been holding out for a club in the top flight. He’s only 33 , that’s nothing considering how well players look after themselves these days, especially for a centre half . He played 30 times for Basel last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 The sort of signing I could understand if we were in danger of relegation. We aren’t so what’s the point? We are building over 2 years ish by which point he will be retired. So much money wasted over the years on players who are here for five minutes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 To me its a no brainer considering the financial position if he's fit then why not, A quality player.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Get 'em while they're young. One for the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Kalas gets injured we are very short of cover and very inexperienced. Makes perfect sense for the remainder of the season 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: The sort of signing I could understand if we were in danger of relegation. We aren’t so what’s the point? We are building over 2 years ish by which point he will be retired. So much money wasted over the years on players who are here for five minutes. Two injuries to central defenders would leave us buggered! Cover is insurance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Would have expected this to be a Klose season signing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 50 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Decent player back in his day but would seem to me another odd signing that the club shouldn't be making. Henriksen, Williams, Brunt, etc etc. Agree in principle, but arguably Williams did a job. There is the ‘this is the type of player we would like to sign or loan’ vision. There is then the practicality of where we are right now. The area we are horribly exposed is CB. An injury to Kalas is not even worth thinking about. If he is fit enough and judged up for it, it seems to make a lot of sense as insurance. Even if he ends up unused because everyone else stays fit and in form then I would still see the sense of it right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bat Fastard said: Two injuries to central defenders would leave us buggered! Cover is insurance! Rather recall Taylor Moore. We aren’t going down so this signing serves little purpose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 58 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Decent player back in his day but would seem to me another odd signing that the club shouldn't be making. Henriksen, Williams, Brunt, etc etc. Yep, this is the worry and not in the 3 year plan surely. But this is the one position I feel we should be looking at experience, so considering the Baker injury this might be a decent stop gap. 4 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Rather recall Taylor Moore. We aren’t going down so this signing serves little purpose Not on the bus = no chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodiesaffer Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Good experienced defender we need. Yes 33 but you need old heads to help guide the youth. Would think he could do a job for at least 2 seasons. Players like Cundy can learn a lot faster with this chap in the Wolf pack. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, VT05763 said: Yep, this is the worry and not in the 3 year plan surely. But this is the one position I feel we should be looking at experience, so considering the Baker injury this might be a decent stop gap. Not on the bus = no chance. Didn’t say there was a chance. Would rather Cundy played as well. Spending £100-250k on a 33 year old when we are skint and in no danger of going down is odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: The sort of signing I could understand if we were in danger of relegation. We aren’t so what’s the point? We are building over 2 years ish by which point he will be retired. So much money wasted over the years on players who are here for five minutes. 9 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Rather recall Taylor Moore. We aren’t going down so this signing serves little purpose Normally would agree but if we signed no one, then Kalas got injured in the first game after the window closed, we’d be buggered. Moore was told this summer he had no future with us, he won’t be back now bar some unforeseen crisis, he isn’t part of our plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Didn’t say there was a chance. Would rather Cundy played as well. Spending £100-250k on a 33 year old when we are skint and in no danger of going down is odd. He’s completely unproven, alongside Vyner, Atkinson or Pring for an extended spell that’s a big gamble. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: Normally would agree but if we signed no one, then Kalas got injured in the first game after the window closed, we’d be buggered. Moore was told this summer he had no future with us, he won’t be back now bar some unforeseen crisis, he isn’t part of our plans. We still wouldn’t go down in my opinion so it’s a waste of money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: Didn’t say there was a chance. Would rather Cundy played as well. Spending £100-250k on a 33 year old when we are skint and in no danger of going down is odd. Oh I agree with you and definitely not what we should be doing BUT if it is to happen this is the one position I think we do need the experience. I would rather we spent nothing at all. Played squad members and youngsters before reassessing in the Summer when we might be able to persuade some players to leave (subject to offers) and then continue with the 3 year plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, cidercity1987 said: Decent player back in his day but would seem to me another odd signing that the club shouldn't be making. Henriksen, Williams, Brunt, etc etc. Sorry William's was an excellent signing. Brunt a shocking one. We need to replace Baker urgently 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, The Bard said: Sorry William's was an excellent signing. Brunt a shocking one. We need to replace Baker urgently What’s so urgent if we aren’t going down? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: We still wouldn’t go down in my opinion so it’s a waste of money I’m a super optimist, so I don’t think so either, but a horrible run of results if Kalas got injured could make it closer than we’d like, especially if Derby keep winning. Edited January 22, 2022 by GrahamC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 39 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: He played 30 times for Basel last season Thyme could still be on his side then 1 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: What’s so urgent if we aren’t going down? I think we need another 20 points before you can start saying we are not going down. If Kalas got injured that would leave us with Vyner (god help us) Atkinson (Naive) and the unproven Cundy so i think this makes a lot of sense 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: He has been training with us. Very popular player at Norwich. Makes it a bit more feasible, Has he playing u23 games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, westonred said: I think we need another 20 points before you can start saying we are not going down. If Kalas got injured that would leave us with Vyner (god help us) Atkinson (Naive) and the unproven Cundy so i think this makes a lot of sense Definitely don’t need 20 more points. Relegation will be less than 47 points 17 points from 20 games. We will be fine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, And Its Smith said: Definitely don’t need 20 more points. Relegation will be less than 47 points 17 points from 20 games. We will be fine I hope your right but as you know we can't defend set pieces and leak goals for a pass time, other teams know this and will punish us without any height and experience at the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, westonred said: I hope your right but as you know we can't defend set pieces and leak goals for a pass time, other teams know this and will punish us without any height and experience at the back Peterborough reading are worse then us Derby are miles behind, we will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 55 minutes ago, VT05763 said: Yep, this is the worry and not in the 3 year plan surely. But this is the one position I feel we should be looking at experience, so considering the Baker injury this might be a decent stop gap. Not on the bus = no chance. Here you go with your lies and nonsense again. Taylor Moore being out on loan has nothing to do with him not being “on the bus” Also, please remember to put “IMO” after every single thing you post. We don’t want to get fact confused with opinion. Edited January 22, 2022 by SBB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, Monkeh said: Peterborough reading are worse then us Derby are miles behind, we will be fine If we continue as we are and those below us also. I don’t think we will go down either but as we all know confidence is key in sport and it only takes three or four bad / unlucky results to start a downward spiral that can be very difficult to halt. This lad could be on the same wages as Bakoffson thus changing nothing but experience. If he’s fit enough then it looks a sensible decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 42 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: What’s so urgent if we aren’t going down? We probably won't but if the manager has some budget for wages it needs to go in this position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly The Kid Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 And if he comes in, looks classy, hasn't cost a mint and contributes around the club people will be saying what a great signing. I don't think we'll go down either but it'll be nice to go into next season with some momentum. Starting the season on the back of a load of defeats and other teams points deductions can't be great for confidence I suppose. It's all about value for money.... and trust. Does Nige trust Cundy, Atkinson and Pring if Kalas gets injured? Most definitely not so if in his judgement he's getting a safety net in that's fine by me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I really don't understand short term signings in a mid table season. Just money throw down the drain to finish 14th instead of 18th. The only signings we should be making now are those that are going to be contributing or sold for £££ by 2024 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 57 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Definitely don’t need 20 more points. Relegation will be less than 47 points 17 points from 20 games. We will be fine I said 46 earlier. I agree it won’t be 50 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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