CTIDhc Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Fair play to @cheese for breaking this one this morning, even if it was prematurely removed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOZDA Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, Bcfc3660 said: Not sure whether I feel nervous of excited for tomorrow! It's ok to feel both tbf as you never know with is just nice to have the excitement part for a change! Fully believe Earthy will be a gem. Twine has a lot of expectations on him but we shall see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythikRobins Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Just now, Numero Uno said: It won't be easy against that lot, for sure. Any kind of win, especially if Armstrong gets off the mark, would be very welcome. I got no more reactions but - Twine goal and a win and I don't think the fanbase could get more excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Something something going to Birmingham something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 1 minute ago, old_eastender said: Just what I was thinking how do we have Earthy and Twine in the same line-up? I can only think Earthy will play a wide roll perhaps. Did I read that LM played with 2 10's at MK or have I imagined it? Not sure how that would work tbh. Edited August 16 by Ska Junkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcfc Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 fair play, the most out of the blue announcement for a transfer we all knew about - they kept that quiet! absolutely buzzing, amazing window. you reds. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Oh, don't worry. @cheese has been bookmarked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, MythikRobins said: I got no more reactions but - Twine goal and a win and I don't think the fanbase could get more excited. Plus an Earthy goal in front of our visitors from Saff Landan followed by an 'Irons' cross celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandadFrank Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Yes. Now we gotta get some grit about ourselves, and bloody push on for once. Grow some balls and enjoy this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythikRobins Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 2 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Did I read that LM played with 2 10's at MK or have I imagined it? Not sure how that would work tbh. We did as well with him at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Now THIS is a signing that hypes me up, 4 years and a great young talent. Good to see this get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjmcity Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Red red twineeeee stay close to maylululu Don’t let him be alone It’s filling up my red red heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDW4CITY Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Anyone else see Stokes going out on L1/L2 loan now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post TammyAB Posted August 16 Popular Post Share Posted August 16 Absolute comedy 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, NDW4CITY said: Anyone else see Stokes going out on L1/L2 loan now? Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, NDW4CITY said: Anyone else see Stokes going out on L1/L2 loan now? I can see him going to Exeter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDW4CITY Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, TammyAB said: Absolute comedy such a charmer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 8 minutes ago, JBFC II said: A couple of days ago you said you wanted to wait 10 games before making any predictions about the season, does Twine really impact things that much? Even with him I don't think we have the depth or quality in key areas to mount a serious play off challenge, looking at some of the other sides who will be there and there abouts I'm not sure we'll have enough, even if we've strengthened from last year I think we need to wait 10 games for LM to find his best side. Probably going to be a lot of up's and down's during that period. However, after such a point, I think we really need to start seeing positive results. As we were told last season, they expected last seasons squad to be challenging the top half the table, so with the players LM has, that has to be the long term ambition this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Could not be more delighted! Halle- Pheckin - lujah!. We get a proven quality player who truly wants to come here and wear the City shirt, in Exchange for a young unproven striker (No sleight intended), who no longer wished to wear the shirt and wanted to move on to pastures new, due to his ambition to challenge himself? I wish TC well, and hope he achieves his goals, MAINLY.... 'cos of the add on's? However, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind as to who get's the best of this deal. All i really want are players who give a 100% and are proud to wear our shirt.......that may be naive, but what the hell! Ha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Great news. Is he in squad tomorrow? Manning has been backed, now deliver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 4 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’m just about to start the next 100 page thread “how do we play Earthy and Twine together” tbh I WAS just wondering that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, TammyAB said: Absolute comedy Roy coming up pretty clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 11 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said: David James 2010 Millwall vibes.... please god no! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 11 minutes ago, JBFC II said: A couple of days ago you said you wanted to wait 10 games before making any predictions about the season, does Twine really impact things that much? Even with him I don't think we have the depth or quality in key areas to mount a serious play off challenge, looking at some of the other sides who will be there and there abouts I'm not sure we'll have enough, even if we've strengthened from last year Huh? How does my post change that? I said I wanted to wait 10 games to see where we are at in terms of progression etc. Not wait 10 games before setting my expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Don’t forget YU got to come in yet COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 28 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: 4 year deal, that's a huge investment. 27 minutes ago, Rocky said: Now that would be ironic if that was the fee! 10 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: Bingo. I am a big LM fan but he has been backed. It may be backed in a responsible way(not lj and ma way) but very fairly backed. On paper, i think you can still say this isn’t a top 8 side but that is where LM needs to shine. He came in to play a decent brand of attacking football, to develop players and be someone that can get an extra 10-15% from these types of players. Big pressure on him now. Had a summer with most of the new signings too with ST very familiar with all this. Just Earthy who may take some time to work his way into the squad. Well backed Good recruitment to the model / profiles (you underpay a bit on Armstrong and Mayulu, you overpay a bit on Twine, hey-ho, no issues) Execution of some bits of the summer Why the hell we didn’t do this in May lord onky knows? 2 minutes ago, TammyAB said: Absolute comedy Not a good look is it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 12 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Just what I was thinking how do we have Earthy and Twine in the same line-up? I can only think Earthy will play a wide roll perhaps. These days ...........it's a squad game. more like 14 a side than 11? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 16 Admin Share Posted August 16 On 10/06/2024 at 18:25, Ian M said: Page 54. That's it. That's the prediction. What page did we sign him on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Just now, Ian M said: What page did we sign him on? How many pages were removed?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Welcome back Twiney Final piece of the jigsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Just now, Ian M said: What page did we sign him on? How many posts did you delete to make this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Welcome Scott. Hopefully the increased competition and depth helped by an increased budget will help to drive standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said: Great news. Is he in squad tomorrow? Manning has been backed, now deliver! So, we just need to re-sign Scott Murray as a 7 & sign Darren Caskey as pie stock manager and it has been another great BCFC day! Edited August 16 by LocoPal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Now that would be ironic if that was the fee! Well backed Good recruitment to the model / profiles (you underpay a bit on Armstrong and Mayulu, you overpay a bit on Twine, hey-ho, no issues) Execution of some bits of the summer Why the hell we didn’t do this in May lord onky knows? Not a good look is it! I guess that they were not certain how much they would get for TC, and wanted to balance the books?.......I believe they were always confident of getting Twine, and just played a waiting game? Which seems to have paid off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, Dolman Block B said: I’ll tell you what, if City pull off the Twine deal ALL City fans should clap their hands in appreciation of these summer signings Including the owners who would have had a big say in things For the new season BIRD HIRAKAW MAYULU ARMSTRONG STOKES EARTHY TWINE Is nothing short of tremendous Well done City ️ I wonder if West Ham were in the loop? Odd place to send Earthy if he needs game time with grown ups now unless hes more versatile ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDW4CITY Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 5 minutes ago, Topper 123 said: Don’t forget YU got to come in yet COYR Or the follow up to the Simple Minds hit: Don't You Forget About Yu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 16 Admin Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, The Fat Controller said: How many posts did you delete to make this happen? I didn't remove any, we signed him on page 53. I clearly had a shocker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 22 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Twines back then. Mr Manning has done well to get what he wants. Good luck to the bloke! You can just imagine LM in jim jams under the Christmas tree , unwrapping Yu, Sincs, Fally et al and throwing them aside. Suddenly BT comes in saying "Liam ,what's up buddy?" " I didn't get what I really wanted !" " what's that behind the settee ?" Unwraps ST and hugs him tightly........... " Oh, Uncle Brian, I really, really wuv you ! " 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 16 Admin Share Posted August 16 4 minutes ago, Severn Beach Pigeon said: How many pages were removed?! I haven't removed any, but I swear this thread was on 100 pages earlier this Summer? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 14 minutes ago, Spike said: Now THIS is a signing that hypes me up, 4 years and a great young talent. Good to see this get done. Do we get the feeling, that a four year deal, was an actual sticking point now? (other than the Conway transfer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinsleburg Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, hinsleburg said: This does feel very 'Frank Lampard announced on Monday' to me... Where is Shagsy when you need him? Middlesbrough...? What do you know about football, idiot! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, LocoPal said: Do we get the feeling, that a four year deal, was an actual sticking point now? (other than the Conway transfer) Nah, no coincidence that it was done and dusted the same day, basically the same hour, as the conway deal. Clearly, for whatever reason, we weren’t willing to spend that figure without confirmation of recurring it with the Conway sale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrondrew Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 As others have said, well done Tins et al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, Natchfever said: I wonder if West Ham were in the loop? Odd place to send Earthy if he needs game time with grown ups now unless hes more versatile ? It'll be intriguing to see how it all is pieced together. Perhaps we could have some kind of fluid front 3 behind the striker for some games.. Yu Earthy Twine Twine can play left or 10, Yu can play left and right...George and his flexibility? I don't have an Earthly on. Maybe he can drop into a central 3 out of Possession I've really no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 16 Admin Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, Natchfever said: I wonder if West Ham were in the loop? Odd place to send Earthy if he needs game time with grown ups now unless hes more versatile ? It might be that they like that he has an element of competition for his place as part of his learning experience rather than being inked on the team sheet every single game? If he can't get minutes competing with Twine/Stokes/Mehmeti then he's unlikely to be ready to challenge Paqeta/Kudus/Bowen next season? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 4 minutes ago, NDW4CITY said: Or the follow up to the Simple Minds hit: Don't You Forget About Yu I know it's a bit jockish, but would love to hear Simple Mind's 'Don't You Forget About Yu' in some form from the terraces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, Ian M said: I haven't removed any, but I swear this thread was on 100 pages earlier this Summer? More posts per page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WECANDO Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 26 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Yes signing more than are replaced generally helps with this. OUT: James, King, Weimann, Conway IN: Bird, Twine, Earthy, Yu, Armstrong and Fally. Oh plus Stokes. Stokes needs some game time but I reckon he'll force his way into the team or certainly the match day squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 16 Admin Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: More posts per page? Maybe @phantom's been playing with the forum settings!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, RedEyez said: I’m honestly gonna sleep so well tonight That's the Rudolph effect for you!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 7 minutes ago, Natchfever said: I wonder if West Ham were in the loop? Odd place to send Earthy if he needs game time with grown ups now unless hes more versatile ? Ahh, I expect West Ham know about our injury record for new signings, so Earthy will be a shoe in for when Twine goes off injured !!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 24 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: Big pressure on him now. Same for Twine. He's been set up as the key player for Manning so will need to deliver consistently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, WECANDO said: Stokes needs some game time but I reckon he'll force his way into the team or certainly the match day squad. Sure but it helps when you have the options is my point. We were perhaps 2-3 light last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 16 Admin Share Posted August 16 I'm gonna forget about the fee and just hope for some good performances on the pitch. There's something to be said for signing a player who really wanted to come here. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 47 minutes ago, Jose said: I’ll say it again as I’m first to have a pop at the club. Fair play for getting it done. Me as well. I do think twine has pressure on him as it would seem we’ve paid quite a bit for him & obviously wages that go with it . He needs to do more than I saw last season . However that’s down to manning now. Nice to have tinnion keeping his mouth shut as well. I genuinely hope he goes on to grow in the role as technical director. id love to know how much influence biff Newman is having . He seems to around the club a lot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom193 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, Bcfc24 said: Ian has taken his post down and is saying it isn’t true Saying it was rumours and then saying he had to edit the article 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 I must be the only person on OTIB who isn’t arsed about this signing one way or another! I thought he was OK on loan but don’t get all the fuss about him TBH. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 10 minutes ago, Ian M said: I haven't removed any, but I swear this thread was on 100 pages earlier this Summer? No idea if this one was over 100, but the Conway one went down from about 130 to 40 or 50 a few days ago Could just be more posts per page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) Fully expecting both Twine and Earthy to start tomorrow. No way have either come to us to be benchers and rightly so. They are both a step up on what we already have here. Edited August 16 by OldlandReddies 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 11 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Now that would be ironic if that was the fee! Well backed Good recruitment to the model / profiles (you underpay a bit on Armstrong and Mayulu, you overpay a bit on Twine, hey-ho, no issues) Execution of some bits of the summer Why the hell we didn’t do this in May lord onky knows? Not a good look is it! Idk. You know that things may not always be straight forward. It is possible Burnley wanted to have a look at him. Maybe they wanted him in case surprise bids came for others. Maybe they could just afford to wait? See if we panic. I think ST was the least important to get done early though would have been nice two weeks ago. Possible we just felt more comfortable knowing what we are getting for TC too. I think we look at millions too lightly. These are still huge investments in reality. I am just grateful for a good window. It’s been years since we had one like this and there is genuine potential for a special season. For all the leaks, the business still looks good. I don’t see much overpay. We got most of it done early. We got to assess the majority of the squad in a pre season. Take out the noise and it looks professionally done imo. Seems messy with the noise but we got everything we wanted. Also feels like mostly top 2-3 choices have been brought in. Didn’t get the feel anyone was a we needed someone so let’s settle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotswoldred2 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 56 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He’s so effing posh isn’t he? (But from Swindon) (ok Wotton Basert) Royal Wootton Bassett if you don't mind.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 18 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Huh? How does my post change that? I said I wanted to wait 10 games to see where we are at in terms of progression etc. Not wait 10 games before setting my expectations. It was 'I'm going to wait 10 games before drawing any firm conclusions' Now, after 1 game, it's top 6 or bust for Manning. Twine is a good addition, but not sure he changes things that much does he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, WECANDO said: Stokes needs some game time but I reckon he'll force his way into the team or certainly the match day squad. Loosing to Coventry in the League Cup, does not help the cause for fringe players, like Stokes at all. They can't push for contention for a first team squad place anymore. Sadly, It really helps no one at all. Just leads to a squad that includes too many unhappy, unutilised players, treading water in training & practice games. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 14 minutes ago, maxjak said: I guess that they were not certain how much they would get for TC, and wanted to balance the books?.......I believe they were always confident of getting Twine, and just played a waiting game? Which seems to have paid off? Conway should never have been part of the flow of cash….should've signed Twine in May. The decision woukd then become how much can you spend on Armstrong / Tommy’s replacement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 4 minutes ago, chinapig said: Same for Twine. He's been set up as the key player for Manning so will need to deliver consistently. Do not disagree. It is big responsibility but always thought he looked confident when playing for us. I think it bodes well. Genuine reason to be excited this season imo. There doesn’t seem to be any middle ground either. Either Manning gets us in that mix or he doesn’t and goes end of season(assuming it isn’t dreadful). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 2 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: Idk. You know that things may not always be straight forward. It is possible Burnley wanted to have a look at him. Maybe they wanted him in case surprise bids came for others. Maybe they could just afford to wait? See if we panic. I think ST was the least important to get done early though would have been nice two weeks ago. Possible we just felt more comfortable knowing what we are getting for TC too. I think we look at millions too lightly. These are still huge investments in reality. I am just grateful for a good window. It’s been years since we had one like this and there is genuine potential for a special season. For all the leaks, the business still looks good. I don’t see much overpay. We got most of it done early. We got to assess the majority of the squad in a pre season. Take out the noise and it looks professionally done imo. Seems messy with the noise but we got everything we wanted. Also feels like mostly top 2-3 choices have been brought in. Didn’t get the feel anyone was a we needed someone so let’s settle. It’s not just noise though…but otherwise I agree / see your side too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 2 minutes ago, One Team said: I must be the only person on OTIB who isn’t arsed about this signing one way or another! I thought he was OK on loan but don’t get all the fuss about him TBH. No you are not. I was not sure we needed him after signing Earthy. Also a 4 year deal seems a big commitment. Still Manning has been given what he wanted, so now has to produce the goods. 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 43 minutes ago, Fjmcity said: Genuine outfield strength in depth looking at the “main” players Tanner/mcrorie Vyner/atkinson Dickie/naismith Pring/roberts Knight/tgh Bird/williams Twine/earthy/yu/sykes/bell/mehmeti/stokes Fally/sincs/wells lets hope we can get a tune Decent squad . I’d like to see an upgrade on mcrorie but we can’t have everything . Stokes probably go out on loan now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broodje Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 35 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Just what I was thinking how do we have Earthy and Twine in the same line-up? I can only think Earthy will play a wide roll perhaps. I think it entirely depends on how big his baps are. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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