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Andi Weimann - Loan to WBA Confirmed


GrahamC

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So what do we think? According to several media sources City are in advanced talks with WBA over Andi Weimann. 
 

Would you be happy to see him go or indeed swapped for TGH? 
 

Personally I like Weimann, I think he’s a good player, who loves City and gives his all. However,  he’s not be quite the same since he was out injured the last time. 

Thoughts …. 

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10 minutes ago, Alan Dicks said:

I always wanted to see him played up front, he knows where the net is.

He knew where the net was, worked incredibly hard- pre the injury his energy wow, and yeah his clever early runs which we often failed to pick in his first year here would've been very useful centrally in the final third.

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Removing the emotions of it, it’s a good but of business I think. Going for free in 6 months and slowing down if we’re being honest, this is a good money saver. But we have to have a number 10 close to singing, it’s just Knight and an injured Benarous now. And you could argue it’s not Knight’s best position - though I like him there.

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I think he has been a great servant but no longer an automatic pick. If it allows us to free up his wages (still probably one of the higher earners) then probably a good time to allow him to move. Assuming we are not planning on offering him a new deal in the summer. May also allow us to offset some of the potential fee fir TGH. Would leave with best wishes from myself. 

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10 minutes ago, BCFCGav said:

Wow this one’s hit me like a train. But it’s wages off the books and money off the TGH fee, so it sounds like good business and we’re getting the better end of this deal imo. 

Not confirmed yet but seems close so, goodbye Andi. Scored some goals that send me crazy and will be strange not seeing him on Matchday squads! And don’t bloody score against us!

Emotions aside - this MUST mean an incoming. We were light WITH Andi.

 

i know what you mean, saddened by his departure. I always liked him.

it's the loss of an experienced pro that will hit us  unless he's replaced.

surely an attacker lined up?

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1 hour ago, !james said:

 

 

 

 

Firstly thanks Andi, been a great servant for the club and all the best.

If this is true. We've played a blinder. Avoiding an appearance clause for a new contract, moving a player on (likely on higher wages even after the extension) early that would have been released in the summer. I'm not having a dig because he's been brilliant but imo he's on the decline so to get a small fee and reduce the option fee for TGH is perfect.

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I assume that someone must be incoming as the squad is a bit thin. I don’t think he’s one of the top earners as his last contract was on reduced terms (can someone confirm this one way or the other) so it won’t be an enormous saving in wages. I look forward to him scoring against us in March as that’s how these things often pan out 

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30 minutes ago, RedRoss said:

 

Firstly thanks Andi, been a great servant for the club and all the best.

If this is true. We've played a blinder. Avoiding an appearance clause for a new contract, moving a player on (likely on higher wages even after the extension) early that would have been released in the summer. I'm not having a dig because he's been brilliant but imo he's on the decline so to get a small fee and reduce the option fee for TGH is perfect.

From what I have heard, he’s already met the stipulated number of appearances to allow him to trigger the additional year.

As I posted over Xmas, I would imagine that triggering it would be down to a number of factors - game time and family.  I think this is what is driving this.  I had heard there was interest from Austria (pre-contract an additional factor), but back home to Brum sounds like one of those rare cases where to quote Errol Brown “everyone’s a winner baby”.

Ive enjoyed watching Andi over the past 5 1/2 years.  Top pro.  On the board of City’s top scorers of all time. Can’t do anything but wish him the best.

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Andi has been fantastic for the club during his time here, he has  given so much to this club. But maybe it is time he moved on, especially with age and his contract running out, and he does appear to have moved down the order and struggling for game time now. Put the money towards making TGH permanent. But i do wish him well for the future and thanks for all he's done for the club. 

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Top bloke and top pro. This season aside, he has been fantastic for us. I am sure it will be a loss in the changing room, but unfortunately he's past his best. 

Would like to see him back in a coaching role for us in the future. 

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11 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

From what I have heard, he’s already met the stipulated number of appearances to allow him to trigger the additional year.

As I posted over Xmas, I would imagine that triggering it would be down to a number of factors - game time and family.  I think this is what is driving this.  I had heard there was interest from Austria (pre-contract an additional factor), but back home to Brum sounds like one of those rare cases where to quote Errol Brown “everyone’s a winner baby”.

Ive enjoyed watching Andi over the past 5 1/2 years.  Top pro.  On the board of City’s top scorers of all time. Can’t do anything but wish him the best.

You’re right.

Think it is also highly likely some very honest conversations have taken place between him & Manning too.

We both believe the contract extension was triggered a while back but if he knows that he’s going to be a bit part player no matter what then frankly he might as well be that much nearer to home.

He cost us the same fee as Gustav Engvall, made well over 200 appearances for us & scored 51 goals.

He totally deserves to pick the moment to move on & based on the way he responded to his ACL injury, I won’t be surprised if he still manages to come up with some valuable contributions for the Baggies.

I’m a huge fan (always am of anyone who consistently gives of their best) & wish him nothing but success.

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6 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

You’re right.

Think it is also highly likely some very honest conversations have taken place between him & Manning too.

We both believe the contract extension was triggered a while back but if he knows that he’s going to be a bit part player no matter what then frankly he might as well be that much nearer to home.

He cost us the same fee as Gustav Engvall, made well over 200 appearances for us & scored 51 goals.

He totally deserves to pick the moment to move on & based on the way he responded to his ACL injury, I won’t be surprised if he still manages to come up with some valuable contributions for the Baggies.

I’m a huge fan (always am of anyone who consistently gives of their best) & wish him nothing but success.

Was Engvall really £2m? 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Thank you for all your services to the club Andi. Ever since he has arrived I have never questioned his effort he always put 100% into every game he played represented by him being given captaincy. Thank you for all the memories Andi, I look forward to welcoming you back to Ashton Gate in the future. 

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We are in the era where every signing we make is almost thought as how much we can sell them for at a later date.

For £2m for 5 years of fantastic service, I don’t think there could be any complaints. I hope we still have an eye on these sort of signings.

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3 minutes ago, Henry said:

We are in the era where every signing we make is almost thought as how much we can sell them for at a later date.

For £2m for 5 years of fantastic service, I don’t think there could be any complaints. I hope we still have an eye on these sort of signings.

Indeed. Its not often we sign someone in their peak years when they're already a proven performer at this level and then they leave with us feeling that they've proved their worth and don't owe us anything. 

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46 minutes ago, MrRedRobin said:

Wonder who will take over as captain? I would assume James but then guess you can't rule out Zak or Knighty

James for me, then handover to Knight. 

Andi has been a decent servant but I think it’s a good time for him to move on. 

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55 minutes ago, MrRedRobin said:

Wonder who will take over as captain? I would assume James but then guess you can't rule out Zak or Knighty

I expect it to be Jason Knight as he has already been Captain in recent games and has previous experience of The Captains role 

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1 hour ago, MrRedRobin said:

Wonder who will take over as captain? I would assume James but then guess you can't rule out Zak or Knighty

I've a feeling Ross McC might be in the frame, 'natural leader' and 'vocal' wasn't it on the report earlier this week? Wasn't he captain at Aberdeen?

Knighty will be good too.

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If this is true, good luck to Andi and thanks for the memories over the last 5 years.

I will never forget his goals at Bramall lane, we got absolutely battered and somehow still won, sheer quality.

Great player and a lovely man. 

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3 hours ago, jiggers58 said:

I always wonder whether we would have got more from him (not a negative, he had been great for us) if we played him up front. The season we did this out of necessity he scored over 20. His movement in and around the box was excellent that season. He has also stated his preference is to play as a striker.

Agree. It was his finishing which was always a pleasure to watch. Totally cool and calm and you just knew it was going in the net. 

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2 minutes ago, JP Hampton said:

Agree. It was his finishing which was always a pleasure to watch. Totally cool and calm and you just knew it was going in the net. 

I think it just happened to be us that benefited from his best season in professional footballer. His career stats suggest he has never been a 20 goal per season striker. However that's not a criticism, he has done a great job for us and the time was right for him to move on........as others have said it would have been churlish of us to be awkward and stand in his way for the remainder of his contract, add to that the fact we have negotiated a better deal for TGH assuming we wish to sign him and it was a great move for all parties.

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8 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

 add to that the fact we have negotiated a better deal for TGH assuming we wish to sign him and it was a great move for all parties.

Yes I think you’re right. We were lucky and it was great to watch. 

Have we negotiated a better deal?
 

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The other thought is that Andi was very close to Nige (remember the post when Nige left) and perhaps this is too good an opportunity for him to now turn down now it’s a new Head Coach. I’m sure Andi still harbours ambitions to play in the Euros in the summer, but he needs game time, and if West Brom (a lot closer to home) can offer him that, then he will be up for it.

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I concur with all the positive sentiments towards Andi, a true professional on and off the pitch. 

What a great servant to the Club. 

However for me, to his career detriment and ours, he's a jack of all trades. 

He literally is Mr versatile. Which imo has been great when needing cover...but how many positions has he played, how many positions has he made his own?

It's very much a catch 22. To be that versatile at this level is outstanding...but...imo he would have had a more outstanding career if he had all his physical and mental attributes, but made one position his own. 

Imo...he's best centrally as a striker. 

We've used him numerous times all over the park whilst he's been here. 

I don't think it's been a good thing. Always in the back of the head...' it's ok Andi can cover that spot, it's not essential to recruit there'. 

I said from day one that I couldn't see Weimann in a Manning team. 

Personally I wish the best for Andi, but for me it's a good thing he's leaving, it will make us more focused instead of make do and mend. 

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Great move for him personally and professionally.

What a great signing he turned out to be - only £2m 

Someone who always worked tirelessly, gave his all and scored goals, especially the season when he got 22.

Many a good memory of him in a City shirt but the game for me was, away at Sheff Utd - being in the away end that day, was simply brilliant 🙌

If he does go…Good Luck, Andy 👍

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27 minutes ago, spudski said:

I concur with all the positive sentiments towards Andi, a true professional on and off the pitch. 

What a great servant to the Club. 

However for me, to his career detriment and ours, he's a jack of all trades. 

He literally is Mr versatile. Which imo has been great when needing cover...but how many positions has he played, how many positions has he made his own?

It's very much a catch 22. To be that versatile at this level is outstanding...but...imo he would have had a more outstanding career if he had all his physical and mental attributes, but made one position his own. 

Imo...he's best centrally as a striker. 

We've used him numerous times all over the park whilst he's been here. 

I don't think it's been a good thing. Always in the back of the head...' it's ok Andi can cover that spot, it's not essential to recruit there'. 

I said from day one that I couldn't see Weimann in a Manning team. 

Personally I wish the best for Andi, but for me it's a good thing he's leaving, it will make us more focused instead of make do and mend. 

Another fan who I know doesn’t come on here described him as the “Moeen Ali” of Bristol City I.e. a player who had a specialist position but was happy to fill in anywhere and could make a decent fist of it, even if it wasn’t in his best personal interest  to do so, so coaches did play him out of position, because he was still better than the alternatives. Unsurprisingly Andi’s best season for us was centrally behind Martin and Semenyo, playing in his best position and scoring 20 goals!

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Looking relentlessly on the forum for a new signing and find we are  possibly losing Andi Weimann. The squad is now even shorter of numbers than before. Only at City. But as far as Weimann what a great servant he has been for City. Played so many times out of his desired position but no moans or sulks just gave 100 per cent every time. Truly a model professional and seems a really great bloke. And scored some wonderful goals for us. All the best Andi and thanks for all you gave to City 

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1 hour ago, E.G.Red said:

I expect it to be Jason Knight as he has already been Captain in recent games and has previous experience of The Captains role 

Knight is the most natural leader I have seen for many seasons. Gives 100% and leads by example, no idea what he’s like off the pitch but for me he is someone we would miss massively when not playing 

The only other could be McCrorie as a captain but yet to see his influence but another who looks like a leader and sets an example on the pitch when playing at Aberdeen

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2 hours ago, E.G.Red said:

I expect it to be Jason Knight as he has already been Captain in recent games and has previous experience of The Captains role 

Doesn't strike me as captain material. To quiet. Zak plays in the best position to influence the team and is quite vocal. Also in top form right now.

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This doesn’t feel like a good move for anyone at this stage of the season and for the life of me can’t see what he’s done this season to turn thier heads, odd one really. 

That being said complete legend that will be missed, watch him go score 20 goals and take them up. 

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1 minute ago, NewquayRed said:

This doesn’t feel like a good move for anyone at this stage of the season and for the life of me can’t see what he’s done this season to turn thier heads, odd one really. 

That being said complete legend that will be missed, watch him go score 20 goals and take them up. 

I guess it’s to give us flexibility to bring someone in.

In West Brom’s case, who have Cashflow issues, a chance to use the TGH loan as collateral to bring a player in without needing “cash”.

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5 minutes ago, NewquayRed said:

This doesn’t feel like a good move for anyone at this stage of the season and for the life of me can’t see what he’s done this season to turn thier heads, odd one really. 

That being said complete legend that will be missed, watch him go score 20 goals and take them up. 

Bit over the top , legend . A way overused term in football. Andi has been a brilliant signing no doubt . A top pro & role model to the young lads . Also a very good player. A legend , no. 

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4 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

Bit over the top , legend . A way overused term in football. Andi has been a brilliant signing no doubt . A top pro & role model to the young lads . Also a very good player. A legend , no. 

Perhaps, I’m generally glass half full most of the time.
 

Great pro though

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13 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I guess it’s to give us flexibility to bring someone in.

In West Brom’s case, who have Cashflow issues, a chance to use the TGH loan as collateral to bring a player in without needing “cash”.

Not sure what you mean by giving us flexibility. Surely we were trying to bring players in before this matter with Weimann arose.

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26 minutes ago, NewquayRed said:

This doesn’t feel like a good move for anyone at this stage of the season and for the life of me can’t see what he’s done this season to turn thier heads, odd one really. 

That being said complete legend that will be missed, watch him go score 20 goals and take them up. 

Absolutely not a legend 

Great servant though and wish him nothing but the best 

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13 minutes ago, Redrascal2 said:

Not sure what you mean by giving us flexibility. Surely we were trying to bring players in before this matter with Weimann arose.

Losing £x p.w off of the wage Will gives us more flexibility…brings players into scope that might’ve been too dear without having Weimann’s wages to add to it.

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17 minutes ago, Dr Balls said:

All the goals from 21/22.


Watching them back you realise how good he is at 1 on 1 with the goalkeeper.

Insane how many came from an assist from Antoine.

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16 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Losing £x p.w off of the wage Will gives us more flexibility…brings players into scope that might’ve been too dear without having Weimann’s wages to add to it.

Got it. I only hope our Recruitment team are up to the task. Still surprised we have not got business done early which seemed to be how it happened with NP.

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26 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Apologies if a rehash but a loan according to this.

 

He is out of contract in the summer and means he can't score play against us..works well albeit we are a bit light(er) now.

Possible that if announced tomorrow, he’s signed early enough today to be registered for them for Blackburn???

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