Porto Red Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I quite like him. He’s pretty transparent, and I like that. My daughter, who was born in Bristol to an English father and a Portuguese mother and has grown up in Portugal since she was 6, pronounced this until very recently as "trans parent", which always raised the odd chuckle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 11 minutes ago, RedRaw said: MacAnthony and Ashton….two peas in a pod You could say that and I wonder why no other championship club come in for him why would you deal with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 @Davefevs if not Knight, do you think Twine could be a possible and good replacement should Scott move or is he the wrong area of the pitch? I feel twine is a 10 where we are wanting to play Scott but also has a wicked set piece in him. Can’t see him getting much game time at Burnley. Loan with View to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 37 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I quite like him. He’s pretty transparent, and I like that. Then you don’t know him very well. He could have changed but in the short few months I had the misfortune to work for him I saw many people broken and many customers left high and dry. Still, nice honest bloke. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Sounds like yet another big money signing of a player NO OTHER CHAMP team wants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Looks like Peterborough have had their own "Shagatha Christie" episode this summer! We just need the Lansdown coming here with a video having a go at you and @Bcfcshags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Then you don’t know him very well. He could have changed but in the short few months I had the misfortune to work for him I saw many people broken and many customers left high and dry. Still, nice honest bloke. I don’t know him at all, I can only judge by what I see / read…and that’s all related to football, where I think he comes across fine. What’s your context? 1 hour ago, BLRed said: @Davefevs if not Knight, do you think Twine could be a possible and good replacement should Scott move or is he the wrong area of the pitch? I feel twine is a 10 where we are wanting to play Scott but also has a wicked set piece in him. Can’t see him getting much game time at Burnley. Loan with View to buy? I’ve no idea what they may think of Twine. I’m not sure on the loan to buy under this regime. Think they’d do their diligence (on any player) and want to buy outright if they felt the player was one they wanted. As I’ve said before i don’t think we replace Alex like-for-like, he’s a one-off, so it’s about finding players that make us better as a team. I kinda forget any money we get for Scott because I think we will be careful with funds. So I’m still looking at the “Tinnion brief” really. Some players I like beyond Knight: Rudoni (ship sailed though, not a chance, but I still like him) Carey (bit like Crooks) Khadra (my loose cannon, but we have Mehmeti) Chilvers (can he step-up) Azaz (composed in the final third) But Knight my no1. I like the following as different midfield options, more James / Williams successors: Collins (going to Rotherham) Iroegbunam (if available to buy - unlikely) Randall (signed an extension) If I suddenly found we were gonna change tack and start spending £2m+ on a bunch, I’d have a different list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 All gone a bit quiet with this transfer. Thought ball would be rolling a bit more after Ipswich has gone in for Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, HoldenBall said: All gone a bit quiet with this transfer. Thought ball would be rolling a bit more after Ipswich has gone in for Taylor. I think we're probably watching the situation but after Ipswich getting involved and Stoke joining the chase I wonder if we're potentially talking to other players. Also with Scott not yet getting a bid on him that matches valuation we may not need a midfielder in Pearson eyes, at least not one playing in the same situation. I guess it depends on Benarous, whether Mehmeti going to be given a chance in the middle, if Weimann is going to go back into that role behind the strikers etc. I'm not sure what Pearson has planned but he's obviously happy with the current squad as he's already made 3 good additions and hasn't yet lost anyone he didn't expect to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, HoldenBall said: All gone a bit quiet with this transfer. Thought ball would be rolling a bit more after Ipswich has gone in for Taylor. The player went on his hols saying he had a decision to make about where he wanted to play next season. That was 5 minutes ago. He'll have at least 2 weeks off, so a little patience is required. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydered Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, Spike said: I think we're probably watching the situation but after Ipswich getting involved and Stoke joining the chase I wonder if we're potentially talking to other players. Also with Scott not yet getting a bid on him that matches valuation we may not need a midfielder in Pearson eyes, at least not one playing in the same situation. I guess it depends on Benarous, whether Mehmeti going to be given a chance in the middle, if Weimann is going to go back into that role behind the strikers etc. I'm not sure what Pearson has planned but he's obviously happy with the current squad as he's already made 3 good additions and hasn't yet lost anyone he didn't expect to. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/nigel-pearson-alex-scott-bristol-8553642.amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcfc Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 On 28/06/2023 at 10:26, Spike said: I think we're probably watching the situation but after Ipswich getting involved and Stoke joining the chase I wonder if we're potentially talking to other players. Also with Scott not yet getting a bid on him that matches valuation we may not need a midfielder in Pearson eyes, at least not one playing in the same situation. I guess it depends on Benarous, whether Mehmeti going to be given a chance in the middle, if Weimann is going to go back into that role behind the strikers etc. I'm not sure what Pearson has planned but he's obviously happy with the current squad as he's already made 3 good additions and hasn't yet lost anyone he didn't expect to. nige has been quoted as saying we will sign midfielders ‘to play with’ scott, not replace him, so that indicates that we’ll be looking to bring at least one in before the end of the window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 30, 2023 Admin Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, jbcfc said: nige has been quoted as saying we will sign midfielders ‘to play with’ scott, not replace him, so that indicates that we’ll be looking to bring at least one in before the end of the window Out of interest when did he say this? I have a feeling apart from Knight thats us done in the transfer market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyna Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, phantom said: Out of interest when did he say this? I have a feeling apart from Knight thats us done in the transfer market https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/football/bristol-city/nigel-pearson-knows-his-next-bristol-city-transfer-priority-as-alex-scott-message-sent-4199480 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 24 minutes ago, Tyna said: https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/football/bristol-city/nigel-pearson-knows-his-next-bristol-city-transfer-priority-as-alex-scott-message-sent-4199480 It’s Jordan Jones, it’s horseshit. Pearson can’t come out & say he expects Scott to go, can he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, GrahamC said: It’s Jordan Jones, it’s horseshit. Pearson can’t come out & say he expects Scott to go, can he? In fairness the article is pretty much copy and pasting James Piercy’s transcript, so the detail is accurate. You’ll know I’ve talked a fair bit about long-term succession for James and Williams (and Naismith to a lesser extreme). I’d earmarked Archie Collins, but he’s gone to Posh. Shame. So it was good to hear Nige talking like that too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcfc Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 39 minutes ago, phantom said: Out of interest when did he say this? I have a feeling apart from Knight thats us done in the transfer market https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/nigel-pearson-alex-scott-bristol-8553642 admittedly, the quote probably translates to “until someone offers us the asking price he will be a bristol city player”, but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, GrahamC said: It’s Jordan Jones, it’s horseshit. Pearson can’t come out & say he expects Scott to go, can he? Quotes from Nigel: I expect him to be here, and he’ll be here. That’s how I approach the situation. This has been read by some as saying Alex is staying when he is just saying that he is planning on that assumption at present. In that area we’ve got quite an ageing midfield and everybody seems keen to write Alex Scott off as being gone. If we sign somebody in that area, we’re not replacing Alex Scott. So he wants a midfielder even if Alex stays and is again working on the assumption that he will. He is not saying that he definitely will. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy-d Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 48 minutes ago, phantom said: Out of interest when did he say this? I have a feeling apart from Knight thats us done in the transfer market It’s quoted somewhere. If Scott goes it’s not done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Davefevs said: In fairness the article is pretty much copy and pasting James Piercy’s transcript, so the detail is accurate. You’ll know I’ve talked a fair bit about long-term succession for James and Williams (and Naismith to a lesser extreme). I’d earmarked Archie Collins, but he’s gone to Posh. Shame. So it was good to hear Nige talking like that too. Part of this is about freeing up HNM’s wages to spend as well. We are still waiting to see what happens with 4 or 5 players but are presumably already working on the basis now that he & Kalas are both off. I’d have liked Collins too but until the futures of a number are sorted, having decided to spend our available funds on defenders are a bit in limbo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 4 hours ago, jbcfc said: nige has been quoted as saying we will sign midfielders ‘to play with’ scott, not replace him, so that indicates that we’ll be looking to bring at least one in before the end of the window Yeah but what he's said I take with a pinch of salt as he's got to think that Scott is currently our player and so when he's buying he's buying to play with Scott. If he were to say "I'm looking for replacements for Scott" when there is no deal in place to sell Scott and then one didn't happen it would not only be disrespectful to Scott but it would also make it look like he's planned for Scott to go. I think Pearson wants Scott to stay, everyone does, but until the deal is confirmed he has to say he's looking for players to play with Scott rather than in place of him, it's just common sense . I think Pearson has a plan if Scott stays but I also think he has a plan for if he goes, he knows full well that the latter is highly likely if a club meet the valuation and so right now he's buying players to play with Scott but if Scott goes the plans will simply change to the plan he has if Scott goes where those midfielders will form the midfielder and we may get one or two more in. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Spike said: Yeah but what he's said I take with a pinch of salt as he's got to think that Scott is currently our player and so when he's buying he's buying to play with Scott. If he were to say "I'm looking for replacements for Scott" when there is no deal in place to sell Scott and then one didn't happen it would not only be disrespectful to Scott but it would also make it look like he's planned for Scott to go. I think Pearson wants Scott to stay, everyone does, but until the deal is confirmed he has to say he's looking for players to play with Scott rather than in place of him, it's just common sense . I think Pearson has a plan if Scott stays but I also think he has a plan for if he goes, he knows full well that the latter is highly likely if a club meet the valuation and so right now he's buying players to play with Scott but if Scott goes the plans will simply change to the plan he has if Scott goes where those midfielders will form the midfielder and we may get one or two more in. City confirmed they have two transfer plans, one with Scott and one without, We are currently working on the one where Scott stays 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 So i take it that if Scott does leave we will be looking for two new midfielders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy-d Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, westonred said: So i take it that if Scott does leave we will be looking for two new midfielders Callum Styles being linked as Scott replacement. I would be happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, roddy-d said: Callum Styles being linked as Scott replacement. I would be happy with that. I thought we were determined to sign bigger, brawnier players and up the physicality of our team, especially height wise. Wiki has got Styles at 5ft 6", smaller than Dasilva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, roddy-d said: Callum Styles being linked as Scott replacement. I would be happy with that. Assuming it's the Football League World piece that just says we could be interested. A suggestion not a rumour then. It also says that Watford are trying to agree a fee with Barnsley and that Millwall would be interested but the release clause is too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: I thought we were determined to sign bigger, brawnier players and up the physicality of our team, especially height wise. Wiki has got Styles at 5ft 6", smaller than Dasilva. I believe that was more at the back. You can’t have a team of 6ft 3ers absolutely everywhere who can also run/press for days….especially in a forward role…there aren’t that many around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, chinapig said: Assuming it's the Football League World piece that just says we could be interested. A suggestion not a rumour then. It also says that Watford are trying to agree a fee with Barnsley and that Millwall would be interested but the release clause is too big. Just been discussing Styles with others on WhatsApp? I’m not sure what to make of him. My stats not really helping me out either. Played all over for Millwall, more back up to Wallace (LB), and minutes in midfield or wide left. You’d imagine Millwall getting Bryan has weakened their interest in Styles, and maybe this is an agent led piece from player or Barnsley? Need to spend a bit f time watching him, because he didn’t jump out for me last season when watching Millwall, and in the game against us, he came on as sub for last half hour as a defensive left sided midfield as we pressed for a winner. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 What's happening with Knight? Surely back from holiday break to make his mind up if future. Have we moved on to different target ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Shockwave said: What's happening with Knight? Surely back from holiday break to make his mind up if future. Have we moved on to different target ? We havent had a bid accepted yet Edited July 1, 2023 by Monkeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, Monkeh said: We havent had a bid accepted yet Yep, according to the Post we had a £1.6m bid rejected. Whether we go back with a bigger offer or look elsewhere remains to be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Would be massively underwhelmed with Callum styles if that was indeed the alternative to knight imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 57 minutes ago, Shockwave said: What's happening with Knight? Surely back from holiday break to make his mind up if future. Have we moved on to different target ? Derby are just waiting for a £10m bid from Mark Ashton Ipswich! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, petehinton said: I believe that was more at the back. You can’t have a team of 6ft 3ers absolutely everywhere who can also run/press for days….especially in a forward role…there aren’t that many around! I agree it was probably mostly at the back but also a question of beefing up the whole team. We always seem to be smaller than the opposition and that's been the case for years. I don't mean players have to be 6ft 3" all over the pitch, just maybe look for players to be at least approaching average height if possible, even 5ft9/10" isn't exactly tall these days, and 5ft 6" really is exceptionally short for a pro footballer. He'd surely be the smallest player on the pitch most weeks and that's a genuine drawback imo unless he's an exceptional fit in all other respects. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacki Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Latest rumour I’ve heard, and I have no idea whatsoever if there’s any truth in it, is that we’ve offered Derby £1.5m plus Kane Wilson for Knight. Will be an interesting one if true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: I agree it was probably mostly at the back but also a question of beefing up the whole team. We always seem to be smaller than the opposition and that's been the case for years. I don't mean players have to be 6ft 3" all over the pitch, just maybe look for players to be at least approaching average height if possible, even 5ft9/10" isn't exactly tall these days, and 5ft 6" really is exceptionally short for a pro footballer. He'd surely be the smallest player on the pitch most weeks and that's a genuine drawback imo unless he's an exceptional fit in all other respects. How tall is Messi? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 21 minutes ago, Jacki said: Latest rumour I’ve heard, and I have no idea whatsoever if there’s any truth in it, is that we’ve offered Derby £1.5m plus Kane Wilson for Knight. Will be an interesting one if true. Haven’t they just signed a RB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted July 1, 2023 Admin Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Malago said: How tall is Messi? Taller than Styles at 5'7 and a damn sight more talented but this is the Knight thread Edit: my mistake, we are having the Styles conversation in the Knight thread, not the one that was started for Styles. As you were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, iamalagerdrinker said: Haven’t they just signed a RB? No, Elder is a LB, Nelson is a CB. No idea if true, but there’s definitely logic to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, Davefevs said: No, Elder is a LB, Nelson is a CB. No idea if true, but there’s definitely logic to it. I think @iamalagerdrinker is referring to the Joe Ward signing. The rumour was that Derby initially wanted Wilson, but didn’t want to pay the fee. They then signed Ward instead. Would make sense to test them by including Wilson in the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRedRobin Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Jacki said: Latest rumour I’ve heard, and I have no idea whatsoever if there’s any truth in it, is that we’ve offered Derby £1.5m plus Kane Wilson for Knight. Will be an interesting one if true. Would be a good deal, hopefully true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 If it were to happen what value is placed on Wilson, £300k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Just now, RoystonFoote'snephew said: If it were to happen what value is placed on Wilson, £300k? Think the Bolton bid was said to be £200k, effectively covering what we paid as a result of the tribunal. Certainly makes sense to see if Derby are interested, as obvious we are looking to move him on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 7 hours ago, Davefevs said: Just been discussing Styles with others on WhatsApp? I’m not sure what to make of him. My stats not really helping me out either. Played all over for Millwall, more back up to Wallace (LB), and minutes in midfield or wide left. You’d imagine Millwall getting Bryan has weakened their interest in Styles, and maybe this is an agent led piece from player or Barnsley? Need to spend a bit f time watching him, because he didn’t jump out for me last season when watching Millwall, and in the game against us, he came on as sub for last half hour as a defensive left sided midfield as we pressed for a winner. I like him & when I’ve seen him for Hungary he always seems to do ok, but the Millwall spell didn’t really work out for him & he’s certainly not a replacement for Scott or an obvious defensive midfielder. He is mobile, covers a lot of ground & is busy but would see him as more of a squad player than a clear starter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I like him & when I’ve seen him for Hungary he always seems to do ok, but the Millwall spell didn’t really work out for him & he’s certainly not a replacement for Scott or an obvious defensive midfielder. He is mobile, covers a lot of ground & is busy but would see him as more of a squad player than a clear starter. Any chance the Styles stuff could go in the Styles thread, to stop me thinking something is happening with Knight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, AshtonRobin21 said: I think @iamalagerdrinker is referring to the Joe Ward signing. The rumour was that Derby initially wanted Wilson, but didn’t want to pay the fee. They then signed Ward instead. Would make sense to test them by including Wilson in the deal. Yeah, Joe Ward, has played a lot at RWB, I always think he’s wasted there and better on right side of MF. 59 minutes ago, Leveller said: Any chance the Styles stuff could go in the Styles thread, to stop me thinking something is happening with Knight? Mods, please can you move the various posts please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr Popodopolous Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 £2.5m has been my prediction magic number wise, maybe it'll be closer to but somewhere between £2-2.5m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 13 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: £2.5m has been my prediction magic number wise, maybe it'll be closer to but somewhere between £2-2.5m. No way have we got that still left to spend unless Scott leaves. We’ve already shelled out somewhere between £1.7m & £2.5m in this window & haven’t got a penny back in since January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: No way have we got that still left to spend unless Scott leaves. We’ve already shelled out somewhere between £1.7m & £2.5m in this window & haven’t got a penny back in since January. Agreed, I'm just thinking that'll be Derby's asking price. What that means for our chances of getting him remains to be seen. Edited July 6, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Agreed, I'm just thinking that'll be Derby's asking price. What that means for our chances of getting him remains to be seen. Suppose once we know the compensation figure for HNM & also possibly sell Wilson that could change the picture? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 11 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Suppose once we know the compensation figure for HNM & also possibly sell Wilson that could change the picture? It could. I'm thinking we have £2-3m maybe to put in and keep us compliant with FFP. We'll see when the 2022-23 accounts out but bit may break down as. £2m Knight- 4 year deal, used up £0.667m of that. £12k per week wages, £0.624m of that. £1.291m used up. Leaving £0.709 to £1.709m to put baxk into the team before deparures. We could add Wilson and Massengo to the pot as and when they arise. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 A little bit more here : https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/paul-warne-issues-honest-verdict-on-jason-knights-derby-county-future-amid-bristol-city-stoke-interest/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontaineofallknowledge Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 In other words warne is saying 'please come back in with a 3rd bid' to us. He clearly wants to leave so it's just a matter of agreeing a fee. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, westonred said: A little bit more here : https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/paul-warne-issues-honest-verdict-on-jason-knights-derby-county-future-amid-bristol-city-stoke-interest/ Sounds likely to happen this then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Well then, I suppose a key question is how far will, can we stretch too. Seen a suggestion on Derby forum that he might command a wage of £20-25k per week from a relatively sensible poster. Would we stretch to that, could we especially if Scott stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Just now, Mr Popodopolous said: Well then, I suppose a key question is how far will, can we stretch too. Seen a suggestion on Derby forum that he might command a wage of £20-25k per week from a relatively sensible poster. Would we stretch to that, could we especially if Scott stays. He’s obviously not that sensible . 8 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Well then, I suppose a key question is how far will, can we stretch too. Seen a suggestion on Derby forum that he might command a wage of £20-25k per week from a relatively sensible poster. Would we stretch to that, could we especially if Scott stays. Absolutely no way we would pay that sort of wage. We have spent the last 2 years bringing down the wage bill and the differential between players and aren't going to go backwards on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Well then, I suppose a key question is how far will, can we stretch too. Seen a suggestion on Derby forum that he might command a wage of £20-25k per week from a relatively sensible poster. Would we stretch to that, could we especially if Scott stays. No, not anymore and I doubt he's on anywhere near that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 He won’t get anywhere near that if he signs. Closer to half that. I think we maybe priced out of it if we don’t make a sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: He’s obviously not that sensible . Well by the standards of their forum maybe! 3 minutes ago, chinapig said: Absolutely no way we would pay that sort of wage. We have spent the last 2 years bringing down the wage bill and the differential between players and aren't going to go backwards on that. 3 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: No, not anymore and I doubt he's on anywhere near that. Agree with you all we wouldn't pay that. Perhaps they're stuck in the pre Covid transfer mindset but if those were his wishes then we can safely rule it out for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, chinapig said: Absolutely no way we would pay that sort of wage. We have spent the last 2 years bringing down the wage bill and the differential between players and aren't going to go backwards on that. 10 to 12k with performance related bonuses or he can nob off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Feel even more confident that this is going to be done after reading Warne’s comments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Won't be on anything near that. We wouldn't put another player on a 'Kalas' contract anymore. Especially with the heavy work in shifting multiple big earners already. Plus Nige has reiterated the need to balance out the wages on a few occasions. Guessing wages is somewhat pointless but I would imagine he's on 5k/8k a week currently with Derby. So maybe 8k/12k with us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 minute ago, petehinton said: Feel even more confident that this is going to be done after reading Warne’s comments Will depend on fee and wage demands. Maybe off but will he fit our wage structure, other clubs can spend quite big. Ipswich who were interested, Stoke in theory have a fair amount of headroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 20 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Well then, I suppose a key question is how far will, can we stretch too. Seen a suggestion on Derby forum that he might command a wage of £20-25k per week from a relatively sensible poster. Would we stretch to that, could we especially if Scott stays. No chance. We wouldn’t have entertained with bids if this was the case… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Lew-T said: Sounds likely to happen this then. 10 minutes ago, petehinton said: Feel even more confident that this is going to be done after reading Warne’s comments Why isn't he going to Stoke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, RedRoss said: Won't be on anything near that. We wouldn't put another player on a 'Kalas' contract anymore. Especially with the heavy work in shifting multiple big earners already. Plus Nige has reiterated the need to balance out the wages on a few occasions. Guessing wages is somewhat pointless but I would imagine he's on 5k/8k a week currently with Derby. So maybe 8k/12k with us? He came through during the Mel Morris era so I'd be surprised if it's quite so low, at their peak they had a wage bill of £46m on a £30m turnover!! They didn't release accounts for several years after that so it's hard to say. Edited July 6, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 22 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Well then, I suppose a key question is how far will, can we stretch too. Seen a suggestion on Derby forum that he might command a wage of £20-25k per week from a relatively sensible poster. Would we stretch to that, could we especially if Scott stays. A sensible poster on the Derby forum. Do they not call that an Oxymoron. Almost the perfect word minus the Oxy over there. Or Perhaps I’m just over sensitive to being banned! :laugh:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Just now, REDOXO said: A sensible poster on the Derby forum. Do they not call that an Oxymoron. Almost the perfect word minus the Oxy over there. Or Perhaps I’m just over sensitive to being banned! :laugh:! Me and @Hxj were banned before we could even post! However yeah I did think the poster formerly known as Unlucky Alf was relatively sensible on some points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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