The hand of RO'D Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I’ve heard there’s a very strong possibility of him re-signing for us in the summer. What are peoples opinion on this? Seems to have lost his way at Fulham and currently on loan at Nice (not getting much game time) Great player at this level and obviously knows the club. I’d welcome the signing as long as it doesn’t mean Pring’s sold or his development stifled. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I'd not be unhappy but I would be surprised. I just don't reckon he'd fit into our wage structure or - given how well Pring is doing - that we'd justify breaking the wage structure to get him. Happy to hold my hands up if I'm wrong but I don't see this happening. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hand of RO'D Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 minute ago, LondonBristolian said: I'd not be unhappy but I would be surprised. I just don't reckon he'd fit into our wage structure or - given how well Pring is doing - that we'd justify breaking the wage structure to get him. Happy to hold my hands up if I'm wrong but I don't see this happening. Wages were my first thought when I heard about it. I’m not sure of his current contract situation at Fulham. I’m also not sure if he’d be signing permanently or on loan, I’ll try to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Unless he is out of contract, then I'll wager it would take a massive settlement on behalf of Fulham to square up his remaining salary to compensate for the far lower salary he'd have to accept here. If he is out of contract in the summer and reflects on what was 4 or 5 years of top-flight earnings, he might be open to a lower salary and game time, but didn't Albert say that SL doesn't like to re-sign players.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Unless he is out of contract, then I'll wager it would take a massive settlement on behalf of Fulham to square up his remaining salary to compensate for the far lower salary he'd have to accept here. If he is out of contract in the summer and reflects on what was 4 or 5 years of top-flight earnings, he might be open to a lower salary and game time, but didn't Albert say that SL doesn't like to re-sign players.... Like Louis Carey or Scotty? Joe Bryan has that bit of quality I think he’s been a bit unlucky at Fulham where they bought in loads of top, top players and Joe and Bobby got a bit pushed out . Unless Pring is off for big money I can’t see it although it’s more than likely that Dasilva won’t be here next season so … I am going round in circles a bit here. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedinSpain Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 46 minutes ago, The hand of RO'D said: I’ve heard there’s a very strong possibility of him re-signing for us in the summer. What are peoples opinion on this? Seems to have lost his way at Fulham and currently on loan at Nice (not getting much game time) Great player at this level and obviously knows the club. I’d welcome the signing as long as it doesn’t mean Pring’s sold or his development stifled. Wage level and also, as you indicate, would it it not potentially stifle Pring who is developing into a very fine player indeed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Would take Pring over Joe Bryan at the moment. I would take JB over Dasilva as a 2nd option. But we probably can't spend that much on wages for a 2nd option. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Perhaps for Joe it could be a case of wanting to be back in the area and now frankly unless you go to Birmingham or down to Bournemouth we're the best option for quite a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Just now, Lrrr said: Perhaps for Joe it could be a case of wanting to be back in the area and now frankly unless you go to Birmingham or down to Bournemouth we're the best option for quite a way. He could have Bobby's old squad number at Cardiff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 With the major caveat of finances… I think people are barking up the wrong tree when they talk about it stifling Pring. Joe started as a left back but moved up the pitch and was often left midfield - see Man Utd when Magnússon played behind him. As Pring likes to bomb forward (and this is a potential issue with him and Mehmeti on that side as Anis doesn’t have the track back instinct), it makes sense balance wise to have someone who can drop in naturally. Also, Joe can play (and did play) multiple positions for us including CM and RB (I think) so it ticks a lot of boxes when dealing with smaller squads needing versatility. Character I think would be right for Nige as well. Elephant in the room clearly finances. However, it’s not fanciful if he’s OOC as he is going to be looking at clubs at our level for next move, and probably isn’t at the top of wish lists for the better off financially. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Bristol Rob said: Unless he is out of contract, then I'll wager it would take a massive settlement on behalf of Fulham to square up his remaining salary to compensate for the far lower salary he'd have to accept here. If he is out of contract in the summer and reflects on what was 4 or 5 years of top-flight earnings, he might be open to a lower salary and game time, but didn't Albert say that SL doesn't like to re-sign players.... He is OOC according to TM. In other searches he signed an extension in 2020 to summer 2023, and I can’t see any other news re this. As per @Silvio Dante, he can play in multiple positions too. Although I also think Mehmeti had adapted very quickly to his defensive shape needs. Seems an intelligent player. Joe is not about the money either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He is OOC according to TM. In other searches he signed an extension in 2020 to summer 2023, and I can’t see any other news re this. As per @Silvio Dante, he can play in multiple positions too. Although I also think Mehmeti had adapted very quickly to his defensive shape needs. Seems an intelligent player. Joe is not about the money either. Although I feel this rumour has come up over the last three or four windows, I do think there could be more to it this time. As you say, it's not about the money for Joe, he will have enjoyed the new experiences but could be ready to come back now. I think he is a Pearson type player too, intelligent and flexible, I still think there is a good central midfield player there, two footed, mobile and with a good passing range, so that adds to our options. Tinnion will know his temperament suits us too. I think he would be excited by the prospect of being a mature influence on a group that contains a lot of young local talent. Edited March 27, 2023 by Port Said Red 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 If he’s up for it this would be an excellent move. He can play in a variety of positions (saw him have very decent games in centre mid), he’s a goal threat (as Man U might recall) & still in his 20s. Could be nonsense but be delighted to see him back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I would sign him in a heartbeat. He would now be a older head in the squad. And what a great example to the kids he would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Have we had many pacier left-hand sides than Bryan playing in front of Pring? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Can't see it happening to be honest. Out of contract or not, finances would put him out of reach. Many other clubs would pay him more, not sure he misses the club that much.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Taz said: Can't see it happening to be honest. Out of contract or not, finances would put him out of reach. Many other clubs would pay him more, not sure he misses the club that much.. Might be imagining this but hasn’t he taken a couple of digs at us since leaving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 5 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Like Louis Carey or Scotty? Joe Bryan has that bit of quality I think he’s been a bit unlucky at Fulham where they bought in loads of top, top players and Joe and Bobby got a bit pushed out . Unless Pring is off for big money I can’t see it although it’s more than likely that Dasilva won’t be here next season so … I am going round in circles a bit here. Reid starts nearly every match for Fulham, 9th in the prem... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Pring has a lot of qualities, but just doesnt have the goal threat or ability on the ball of bryan. Both players lining up on the left for us would be very strong though,, perhaps a salary similar to what dasilva has been earning might be enough to cover bryans cost of living after his fulham salary over the last few years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Just now, Greedo said: Might be imagining this but hasn’t he taken a couple of digs at us since leaving? Don’t recall that, he has been in the away end when we’ve played in London a couple of times though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Betty Swallocks said: Don’t recall that, he has been in the away end when we’ve played in London a couple of times though. Nor me. He's a very nice chap by all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hand of RO'D Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 18 minutes ago, Taz said: Can't see it happening to be honest. Out of contract or not, finances would put him out of reach. Many other clubs would pay him more, not sure he misses the club that much.. Money isn’t everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Quality player and I would like City to sign quality players so yes please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 He’d love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 37 minutes ago, The hand of RO'D said: Money isn’t everything. True, but the money he is on currently, against what we would be offering, would be well below what he's used to. He would also have probably at least 6 clubs ahead of us that would be willing/able to offer him significantly more than us. Football wasn't his life, he just happens to be bloody good at it, and has made a fairly decent career for himself. I will be overjoyed if he signs for us again, he's a great player and can play in a number of positions. He is very much a Pearson type of player. I will just be extremely surprised if we ever see him pull on a City shirt again, that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 27 minutes ago, Taz said: True, but the money he is on currently, against what we would be offering, would be well below what he's used to. He would also have probably at least 6 clubs ahead of us that would be willing/able to offer him significantly more than us. Football wasn't his life, he just happens to be bloody good at it, and has made a fairly decent career for himself. I will be overjoyed if he signs for us again, he's a great player and can play in a number of positions. He is very much a Pearson type of player. I will just be extremely surprised if we ever see him pull on a City shirt again, that's all. Could see him wanting to move back to Bristol, if he did realistically only Bournemouth and West Brom could be within a commutable distance for clubs who could easily beat our wage budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I'm not sure I buy into the whole "There'll be x number of clubs ahead of us" theory. If that was the case wouldn't it have been likely that one of those clubs would've gone for him on loan this season? Instead he ended up in France. He was unfortunate at Fulham that he got injured and Sessegnon came in and did well enough to keep his place. + What is appealing to his return, if it were to happen, is that we would be getting a much better player than the one he sold. The exposure to different coaches, different environments and being taken out of his comfort zone will all have added to what he already had. Would definitely welcome it if we can make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I’ve said it many times but i always thought JB had everything at this level to be a decent central midfielder, 2 good feet, can tackle, can shoot, decent passer and has an engine. I’d play him in that position personally. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, Steve Watts said: I'm not sure I buy into the whole "There'll be x number of clubs ahead of us" theory. If that was the case wouldn't it have been likely that one of those clubs would've gone for him on loan this season? Instead he ended up in France. He was unfortunate at Fulham that he got injured and Sessegnon came in and did well enough to keep his place. + What is appealing to his return, if it were to happen, is that we would be getting a much better player than the one he sold. The exposure to different coaches, different environments and being taken out of his comfort zone will all have added to what he already had. Would definitely welcome it if we can make it happen. Then by the same measure, if we really wanted to re-sign him, and he really wanted to play for us again, surely we would have tried to do a deal to bring him here in January, especially if his contract is up shortly. Again, I hope we do sign him, as that side of the pitch we sorted, I just don't think it will happen. Happy to be proven wrong though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, Taz said: Then by the same measure, if we really wanted to re-sign him, and he really wanted to play for us again, surely we would have tried to do a deal to bring him here in January, especially if his contract is up shortly. Again, I hope we do sign him, as that side of the pitch we sorted, I just don't think it will happen. Happy to be proven wrong though. Were our finances not completely stretched in January until the Semenyo deal was completed and those approaching the end of their contracts had the opportunity to try and win a new one. The idea of Bryan resigning isn't something I'm against, but assuming that we lose Scott, a few of the higher earners move on at the end of their contracts and we maybe sell another, would the club continue down a more frugal route or look to bring in experience that might involve a transfer fee, or higher wages than some of the younger squad members get today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Taz said: Then by the same measure, if we really wanted to re-sign him, and he really wanted to play for us again, surely we would have tried to do a deal to bring him here in January, especially if his contract is up shortly. Again, I hope we do sign him, as that side of the pitch we sorted, I just don't think it will happen. Happy to be proven wrong though. He couldn’t play for us this season, as he’s already featured for Fulham in the league cup as well as Nice. I’m not convinced there will be such a big queue to sign him, he’s barely played in France, not getting on the pitch since November & I’d say we were a very realistic proposition for him, he’s definitely not getting another Prem club & so provided he is willing to be reasonable with his wage demands, if we are interested I could see this happening. However no way will we simply be offering him what Dasilva is on, the plan is to cut the wage bill, not perpetuate it just with different players. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Taz said: Then by the same measure, if we really wanted to re-sign him, and he really wanted to play for us again, surely we would have tried to do a deal to bring him here in January, especially if his contract is up shortly. Again, I hope we do sign him, as that side of the pitch we sorted, I just don't think it will happen. Happy to be proven wrong though. Who Knows if we didn’t approach Fulham before. However if I’m in Nice and getting a game occasionally why would go back to Brizz I can do that anytime. Besides there would have been a fee in January no matter what. And I’m unclear what rules apply internationally for the amount of teams you can play for in a single season Going back is rarely a good thing, but does sometimes work, vis a vis Chris Garland. Another Bristol Boy. If Pearson wants him and he wants to come, then this may have legs! Edited March 28, 2023 by REDOXO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinsleburg Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, GrahamC said: He couldn’t play for us this season, as he’s already featured for Fulham in the league cup as well as Nice. I’m not convinced there will be such a big queue to sign him, he’s barely played in France, not getting on the pitch since November & I’d say we were a very realistic proposition for him, he’s definitely not getting another Prem club & so provided he is willing to be reasonable with his wage demands, if we are interested I could see this happening. However no way will we simply be offering him what Dasilva is on, the plan is to cut the wage bill, not perpetuate it just with different players. I think we would be willing to offer him what Dasilva is on personally. The wage cutting will also occur elsewhere with Kalas leaving and it's already started with Bentley going in January and Palmer in the summer. Think they would have been our 4 biggest earners? It's been made clear the budget is there for players that our deemed worth it and versatility would be massive, I've always liked him in Centre Mid and could actually see him and James working really well as a two in there. That being said, I don't think this will happen... Whilst the budget is there for 'special players' I think we would be more savvy and target areas where it is needed more (CB/CM). Certainly wouldn't be against it but feels like a luxury and not a signing we need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, hinsleburg said: I think we would be willing to offer him what Dasilva is on personally. The wage cutting will also occur elsewhere with Kalas leaving and it's already started with Bentley going in January and Palmer in the summer. Think they would have been our 4 biggest earners? It's been made clear the budget is there for players that our deemed worth it and versatility would be massive, I've always liked him in Centre Mid and could actually see him and James working really well as a two in there. That being said, I don't think this will happen... Whilst the budget is there for 'special players' I think we would be more savvy and target areas where it is needed more (CB/CM). Certainly wouldn't be against it but feels like a luxury and not a signing we need I believe Wells was supposed to be our biggest earner but he's taken a cut. Kalas must likely be the highest remaining you'd expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, hinsleburg said: I think we would be willing to offer him what Dasilva is on personally. The wage cutting will also occur elsewhere with Kalas leaving and it's already started with Bentley going in January and Palmer in the summer. Think they would have been our 4 biggest earners? It's been made clear the budget is there for players that our deemed worth it and versatility would be massive, I've always liked him in Centre Mid and could actually see him and James working really well as a two in there. That being said, I don't think this will happen... Whilst the budget is there for 'special players' I think we would be more savvy and target areas where it is needed more (CB/CM). Certainly wouldn't be against it but feels like a luxury and not a signing we need Yep, without knowing what Dasilva is on, or Bryan might want (if he is interested), for a free transfer we will pay competitively. What I do know (opinion actually ) is that Bryan would improve own squad and also our eleven. Get him on the left wing (midfield) ahead of Pring, and Mehmeti central, and I’d quite enjoy watching that. Just one thing, he’s 30 in Sept, and probably at the top of the age range we will look at. If he does come I hope it’s the only one we add of this age. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Yep, without knowing what Dasilva is on, or Bryan might want (if he is interested), for a free transfer we will pay competitively. What I do know (opinion actually ) is that Bryan would improve own squad and also our eleven. Get him on the left wing (midfield) ahead of Pring, and Mehmeti central, and I’d quite enjoy watching that. Just one thing, he’s 30 in Sept, and probably at the top of the age range we will look at. If he does come I hope it’s the only one we add of this age. It kind of fits in to what NP was saying about it’s all good bringing through the kids which is great, but you also need a few solid experienced pros who are established at the level. He would certainly tick that box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I'd be very surprised. Lansdown is against re-signing players (Adomah mentioned it in an interview when LJ wanted to bring him back). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: He couldn’t play for us this season, as he’s already featured for Fulham in the league cup as well as Nice. I’m not convinced there will be such a big queue to sign him, he’s barely played in France, not getting on the pitch since November & I’d say we were a very realistic proposition for him, he’s definitely not getting another Prem club & so provided he is willing to be reasonable with his wage demands, if we are interested I could see this happening. However no way will we simply be offering him what Dasilva is on, the plan is to cut the wage bill, not perpetuate it just with different players. 1 hour ago, REDOXO said: Who Knows if we didn’t approach Fulham before. However if I’m in Nice and getting a game occasionally why would go back to Brizz I can do that anytime. Besides there would have been a fee in January no matter what. And I’m unclear what rules apply internationally for the amount of teams you can play for in a single season Going back is rarely a good thing, but does sometimes work, vis a vis Chris Garland. Another Bristol Boy. If Pearson wants him and he wants to come, then this may have legs! To be fair, for some reason I was thinking he went there in January, not back in the summer, so my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 13 hours ago, DaveF said: Reid starts nearly every match for Fulham, 9th in the prem... Like I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atyeo's Love Child Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Are we not more likely to try again for Jack Currie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 50 minutes ago, Atyeo's Love Child said: Are we not more likely to try again for Jack Currie? Both??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 He's a quality player. So yeah it would be great. But after he left, he spoke about getting loads of stick from city fans - which i was baffled about! Just would surprise me if he was to come back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Just now, Riaz said: He's a quality player. So yeah it would be great. But after he left, he spoke about getting loads of stick from city fans - which i was baffled about! Just would surprise me if he was to come back There was quite a lot of flak at the end of the season he left, accusations that he was “on the beach”, that some players didn’t want to up. Some of it was conspiracy theory stuff like “they’ve already booked their flights to Vegas” or “he’s already in Barbados”. The Barbados one was funny, because I bumped into him that afternoon at Cribbs. I think he suffers from having a slightly weird sense of humour too, that’s gets misinterpreted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Yep, without knowing what Dasilva is on, or Bryan might want (if he is interested), for a free transfer we will pay competitively. This. Think Kal Naismith - we’ve confirmed we’re in the market for experienced OOC players on the right deal, and I’m sure I read about us being a top ten payer for that kind of player. Bryan is comfortably within that arc if we want to pay it for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, Davefevs said: There was quite a lot of flak at the end of the season he left, accusations that he was “on the beach”, that some players didn’t want to up. Some of it was conspiracy theory stuff like “they’ve already booked their flights to Vegas” or “he’s already in Barbados”. The Barbados one was funny, because I bumped into him that afternoon at Cribbs. I think he suffers from having a slightly weird sense of humour too, that’s gets misinterpreted. I never noticed any stick down the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Joe is a very different kind of character to most footballers. His dad is a surgeon (operated on GJ) and had to be very much persuaded that Joe’s immediate future was in football. He has talked about potentially training as a doctor when his career is over. I can see him setting back in the area and starting his second career here. I think this may have some mileage. Would love to have him back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, HappyClapper said: Joe is a very different kind of character to most footballers. His dad is a surgeon (operated on GJ) and had to be very much persuaded that Joe’s immediate future was in football. He has talked about potentially training as a doctor when his career is over. I can see him setting back in the area and starting his second career here. I think this may have some mileage. Would love to have him back. Studying to become a Doctor is a career in itself, at least a decade! Still we need as many as we can get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly The Kid Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) Didn't he do a piece about players mental health and highlighted his own issues? (I could be completely wrong there), but it could be he pines for home and providing we're prepared to pay him competitively he would be open to a return. He's probably made a bundle since leaving and the fact he did, played premier league football and saw a bit of life elsewhere it could be that he's a homely kind of bloke and is happy to come back. I always got the impression with Joe that football wasn't his highest priority but whilst he was good at it he would give it his best attention. It's not always about the money, he certainly never struck me as the greedy type. He knew he was good enough for the prem (at the time) and wanted to take advantage of what you'd have to say was a once in a lifetime opportunity. You can't begrudge anyone for that. Even SL has always said we won't stand in anyone's way if a prem club comes in. So yes, I could see it happening as long as we're not looking to get him on the cheap and the deal suits all parties and agendas. Edited March 28, 2023 by Philly The Kid Also, thinking out loud and completely left field (see what I did there) If medicine was his chosen afterlife, IF he was to train as, say a physioterrorist, it's not beyond the realms of fantasy that the club might sponsor him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: This. Think Kal Naismith - we’ve confirmed we’re in the market for experienced OOC players on the right deal, and I’m sure I read about us being a top ten payer for that kind of player. Bryan is comfortably within that arc if we want to pay it for him I’ve always thought this comment (made most recently by Richard Gould) was a bit misleading, but I could be wrong. I understood it to mean we currently had a top ten budget, but seeing as we started the season with Kalas, Wells, Dasilva, Bentley all still on the wage bill, plus had Weimann, James, Naismith, Baker, Martin on it too, that wasn’t too surprising. Pearson has been really open about us needing to get our wage bill down & so I expect more signings like Sykes & Mehmeti from L1, plus contract renewal renegotiations (so cuts) like we did with Weimann & Wells. I was expecting our wage bill to continue to fall or at least even with inflation still not to rise, making new signings on less than those they replace. Edited March 28, 2023 by GrahamC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I’ve always thought this comment (made most recently by Richard Gould) was a bit misleading, but I could be wrong. I understood it to mean we currently had a top ten budget, but seeing as we started the season with Kalas, Wells, Dasilva, Bentley all still on the wage bill, plus had Weimann, James, Naismith, Baker, Martin on it too, that wasn’t too surprising. Pearson has been really open about us needing to get our wage bill down & so I expect more signings like Sykes & Mehmeti from L1, plus contract renewal renegotiations (so cuts) like we did with Weimann & Wells. I was expecting our wage bill to continue to fall or at least even with inflation still not to rise, making new signings on less than those they replace. I think you are right as a matter of policy, however I suspect there maybe some wiggle room for the right player As long as it’s justifiable in terms of pay, signing on fees and what we need The issue will be to continue to build WHILE being simultaneously competitive at the right end. A fit and ready (with his head right) Joe Bryan may fit that bill mainly due to his versatility as a player. Guess we will see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Riaz said: I never noticed any stick down the gate. No, not at the Gate, more online and stuff per se. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Philly The Kid said: Didn't he do a piece about players mental health and highlighted his own issues? (I could be completely wrong there), but it could be he pines for home and providing we're prepared to pay him competitively he would be open to a return. He's probably made a bundle since leaving and the fact he did, played premier league football and saw a bit of life elsewhere it could be that he's a homely kind of bloke and is happy to come back. I always got the impression with Joe that football wasn't his highest priority but whilst he was good at it he would give it his best attention. It's not always about the money, he certainly never struck me as the greedy type. He knew he was good enough for the prem (at the time) and wanted to take advantage of what you'd have to say was a once in a lifetime opportunity. You can't begrudge anyone for that. Even SL has always said we won't stand in anyone's way if a prem club comes in. So yes, I could see it happening as long as we're not looking to get him on the cheap and the deal suits all parties and agendas. I've heard we want some "harder" players but physioterrorist? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Philly The Kid said: Didn't he do a piece about players mental health and highlighted his own issues? (I could be completely wrong there), but it could be he pines for home and providing we're prepared to pay him competitively he would be open to a return. He's probably made a bundle since leaving and the fact he did, played premier league football and saw a bit of life elsewhere it could be that he's a homely kind of bloke and is happy to come back. I always got the impression with Joe that football wasn't his highest priority but whilst he was good at it he would give it his best attention. It's not always about the money, he certainly never struck me as the greedy type. He knew he was good enough for the prem (at the time) and wanted to take advantage of what you'd have to say was a once in a lifetime opportunity. You can't begrudge anyone for that. Even SL has always said we won't stand in anyone's way if a prem club comes in. So yes, I could see it happening as long as we're not looking to get him on the cheap and the deal suits all parties and agendas. Also, thinking out loud and completely left field (see what I did there) If medicine was his chosen afterlife, IF he was to train as, say a physioterrorist, it's not beyond the realms of fantasy that the club might sponsor him. Yep, that's pretty left field. The Club might (or might not ) sponsor him, but he would likely be charged and prosecuted before he was able to make his second debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I'm not a great fan of players going back. I know it worked out OK with Carey and Scotty but they were barely gone a year so their retransition was seamless. I know he was a decent player at this level but that was then, is he now? I'd expect our current regime to do it's homework before contemplating a move but as things stand I'm seriously concerned about his lack of gametime. He can't be thought of that highly at Nice as much of the time he's not even making the bench. Looks like the downward path to me not the hungry upcoming players which is now our signing raison d'etre. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I'm not a great fan of players going back. I know it worked out OK with Carey and Scotty but they were barely gone a year so their retransition was seamless. I know he was a decent player at this level but that was then, is he now? I'd expect our current regime to do it's homework before contemplating a move but as things stand I'm seriously concerned about his lack of gametime. He can't be thought of that highly at Nice as much of the time he's not even making the bench. Looks like the downward path to me not the hungry upcoming players which is now our signing raison d'etre. "Raison D'Etra ? Triffic little player, sweet left foot and loves a tackle.......will we sign him?....up to the Chairman but there's a deal to be done" 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly The Kid Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Midred said: I've heard we want some "harder" players but physioterrorist? Ha yes! an old Army saying! Given the pain and suffering physio's used to put you through in the course of your recovery they were lovingly called Physioterrorists! Don't worry, it was a term of endearment!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Strictly on the QT, I heard yesterday, from a good source, that both Reid and Bryant wanted to leave City to further their careers. Probably nothing in it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Strictly on the QT, I heard yesterday, from a good source, that both Reid and Bryant wanted to leave City to further their careers. Probably nothing in it. Matt?? Blimey, that was a loooong time ago! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 41 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Strictly on the QT, I heard yesterday, from a good source, that both Reid and Bryan wanted to leave City to further their careers. Probably nothing in it. I think you are right keeping it quiet because I think the person you heard that from must have a source, and I would imagine that source is not happy with him giving away such secrets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 57 minutes ago, nickolas said: Matt?? Blimey, that was a loooong time ago! ? 'kin predictive txt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Wouldn't surprise me if he wanted to move back to the area, only 30 years old and looks after himself so providing a deal could be done financially I would be all for this. Could play LB, LM and even cover Central Midfield if needed. Cracking player and a good person to have around. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 After much reflection over the last 9 minutes, I don't think we should resign him. Joe was very much an enthusiast of that Kinesiology tape that was popular with players for a couple of week a few years ago. This sort of mumbo-jumbo has no place in the modern game. If we let these clowns get away with this sort of carry-on and don't stamp down hard on it, before too long, players will start to go vegan and stop eating processed food. How on earth is a junior reporter supposed to get a foot on the ladder of the journalistic world if they can't ask players questions such as 'What is your Nandos/McDonalds order?' and 'How many pints of ale do you normally drink the night before a game?'. #ModernLifeIsRubbish 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 i think he would make a good brain surgeon, not a bad word to say about the bloke. once told me he didnt want to play for bristol city all his life but waited for the right opportunity to come along before going for the big time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 One of a very few players I would happily see return. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddarwedlocker Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 My favourite city player of the modern era, would want him back ASAP. Maybe we would see him deployed in a more LW role such as parts of 17-18 season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 48 minutes ago, OliOTIB said: My favourite city player of the modern era, would want him back ASAP. Maybe we would see him deployed in a more LW role such as parts of 17-18 season? he was so useful in that role, pin point accuracy with crosses when he put his mind to it and had the leap of a salmon ghosting in at the post.he wasnt a billy big bollox in those days, used to chat to me like we were equal sort of thing unlike some who think they are above talking to shoppers in tesco. (off topic) its good having only the one large supermarket in nailsea,see a few interesting people in there. even judder me boy trumpy goes in for a sit down costa coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, redsquirrel said: used to chat to me like we were equal sort of thing unlike some who think they are above talking to shoppers in tesco. Yep, no edge to Joe at all. Very nice guy. Spoke to him a few times at Charlton Farm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 On 27/03/2023 at 17:37, Percy Pig said: I'd love this to happen, sentimental or not. Loved Joe. Yeah, same! My heart says yes, and my head doesn't get a say. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodiesaffer Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 This would be a good move for both, if he’s willing to take a pay cut. Him and Pring would make us rock solid and very dangerous on that left side. Power, pace and intelligence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 What's he on at Fulham? 30 grand a week? He is still 29 and got at least one decent contract left in him - i think he is out of reach financially. Footballers careers are short, and he will want to maximise his last decent contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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