Luke McNally : Officially signed (4 year deal)

[W-S-M Seagull]

13 hours ago, MrRedRobin said:

If we had Vyner, Dickie, McNally and Atkinson that is quality choice. I think quite a few people on here have forgotten Atkinsons quality pre injury probably because of how good Dickie has been and whilst I know he could be a different player post injury if he can be anywhere near the player he was we have another quality CB to select from. 

I think with Atkinson its difficult to forecast if he can put these injury issues behind him. 

Fantastic player when fit but getting him fit and keeping him fit seems to be a big problem right now.

[petehinton]

Think this opens up McNally if we wanted him. 
 

I think people, when talking about depth, are overlooking the fact that (IMO) if Dickie has another season like last year, I could see him going to the Prem. That + Naismith probably released, suddenly we’re light at CB in 12 months time potentially. 

[TammyAB]

If we think McNally can also play RB I'd be more on board

[fly in the air]

if we want him then make a move don't be to slow. 

[Toffee dog]

If we did make a move for him I would guess it would be a loan with a right to buy especially if the the right winger/midfielder has any truth in it.

[Bcfc24]

46 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Think this opens up McNally if we wanted him. 
 

I think people, when talking about depth, are overlooking the fact that (IMO) if Dickie has another season like last year, I could see him going to the Prem. That + Naismith probably released, suddenly we’re light at CB in 12 months time potentially. 

The Chelsea CB is also signing for them today

[GrahamC]

Burnley just accepted £25m for Sander Berge from Fulham.

Having sold another player to Spurs last Friday for an identical sum.

They also have parachute payments.

We might be in the same division but they are operating on a completely different level financially.

[cheddarwedlocker]

Haven’t bid or anything yet, as he was seen as the obvious +1 in the Twine Conway deal, but it will be interesting to see whether we go back in for him and what that means for Naismith.

As for the right winger, nothing concrete has been put forward now as we cannot really afford another 15k pw + wage without shipping off some of the deadwood, ie Cornick (who is on a very decent wage btw)

[Shauntaylor85]

8 minutes ago, cheddarwedlocker said:

Haven’t bid or anything yet, as he was seen as the obvious +1 in the Twine Conway deal, but it will be interesting to see whether we go back in for him and what that means for Naismith.

As for the right winger, nothing concrete has been put forward now as we cannot really afford another 15k pw + wage without shipping off some of the deadwood, ie Cornick (who is on a very decent wage btw)

Let’s see on deadline day what happens. I’d expect one or two more in and a few exits. 

[Davefevs]

13 minutes ago, cheddarwedlocker said:

Haven’t bid or anything yet, as he was seen as the obvious +1 in the Twine Conway deal, but it will be interesting to see whether we go back in for him and what that means for Naismith.

As for the right winger, nothing concrete has been put forward now as we cannot really afford another 15k pw + wage without shipping off some of the deadwood, ie Cornick (who is on a very decent wage btw)

Think it was initially a bargaining chip for a swap deal (even though each deal would be separate) to try and get closer to each other’s valuations.  Obviously that ship has sailed.

That's not to say a separate deal could be invoked.

My guess is that we’d need to trim the squad first, and I can’t see that happening in defence.

[Davefevs]

 

[fly in the air]

need to move if we want him. 

[Bcfc24]

23 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

 

I wonder if this will make us accelerate some outward movements if this is someone we really want

[INCRED]

1 hour ago, Shauntaylor85 said:

Let’s see on deadline day what happens. I’d expect one or two more in and a few exits. 

I got the feeling after recent interviews with people within the club that there could still be some incomings and outgoings before the window closes. I would be surprised if we aren’t keeping a few options available just in case we need to back fill positions 

There could be a few players unhappy at being out of the starting line up as well as being aware there are 2-3 others ahead of them 

Whilst we brought in Twine & Earthy as 10s I have a feeling LM would like another RW to compete with Sykes as Hirikawa will play LW and compete with Mehmeti

I still think McNally is possible as whilst we have 4 CBs, Atkinson is a risk and Naismith may be one that might go before the window closes 

Hopefully our established players are not targeted and sold but you never know 

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

2 hours ago, INCRED said:

I got the feeling after recent interviews with people within the club that there could still be some incomings and outgoings before the window closes. I would be surprised if we aren’t keeping a few options available just in case we need to back fill positions 

There could be a few players unhappy at being out of the starting line up as well as being aware there are 2-3 others ahead of them 

Whilst we brought in Twine & Earthy as 10s I have a feeling LM would like another RW to compete with Sykes as Hirikawa will play LW and compete with Mehmeti

I still think McNally is possible as whilst we have 4 CBs, Atkinson is a risk and Naismith may be one that might go before the window closes 

Hopefully our established players are not targeted and sold but you never know 

Are we sure Yu will play on the left? I wouldn't go by where he may play for Japan. I thought he was brought in as a 7.

[bristol red]

I am expecting a right sided attacker and a central defender to sign before the deadline. Also expecting a couple of departures. Cornick and Stokes out on loan plus possible interest in Vyner

[Merrick's Marvels]

10 minutes ago, bristol red said:

I am expecting a right sided attacker and a central defender to sign before the deadline. Also expecting a couple of departures. Cornick and Stokes out on loan plus possible interest in Vyner

Because you know something based on sound info?

Or because you're barking mad?

[Bristol Oil Services]

15 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

Because you know something based on sound info?

Or because you're barking mad?

Because they bombed sicknote Nige out, keep up

[bristol red]

37 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

Because you know something based on sound info?

Or because you're barking mad?

Good question. Barking mad but have heard a whisper or two…

[Merrick's Marvels]

1 hour ago, bristol red said:

Good question. Barking mad but have heard a whisper or two…

Nice one ta

[Lrrr]

Given our negotiating speed a move in the January window is more likely

[Port Said Red]

7 hours ago, Lrrr said:

Given our negotiating speed a move in the January window is more likely

Based on one of several signings I presume?

[Gillies Downs Leeds]

Nixon reckons we head the chase for McNally.

Just now, Gillies Downs Leeds said:

Nixon reckons we head the chase for McNally.

 

[Galley is our king]

On 20/08/2024 at 11:55, cheddarwedlocker said:

 

As for the right winger

Tinnion said Yu was the right sided player at Senior Reds.

[HengroveReds]

4 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said:

Nixon reckons we head the chase for McNally.

 

Odd one this, if we do play 4 at the back, I would’ve thought Vyner Dickie Atkinson Naismith Roberts would be good enough cover, maybe someone is off?

[HengroveReds]

We value him at 2m, Burnley value at 3 apparently 

[bcfc01]

3 minutes ago, HengroveReds said:

We value him at 2m, Burnley value at 3 apparently 

Sigh.

Here we go again 

[HoldenBall]

24 minutes ago, HengroveReds said:

We value him at 2m, Burnley value at 3 apparently 

All for teams getting maximum fee for their player and driving a hard bargain but he has played 3 games for them ffs. Give over.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Nixon also said we paid £3.75m for Twine which diverges slightly from the £3.2m reported.

[mozo]

I don't know anything about McNally, is he good on the ball?

[Bcfc24]

Pierce says it was a thing with the Conway/Twine deal but doesn’t think it’s a thing anymore

[MythikRobins]

35 minutes ago, HengroveReds said:

Odd one this, if we do play 4 at the back, I would’ve thought Vyner Dickie Atkinson Naismith Roberts would be good enough cover, maybe someone is off?

I think the worry is that, 4/5 have basically only played left-sided centreback for us. Vyner is our only right-sided centreback, Dickie can probably do it but just hasn't while at the club and has looked immense as a left-sided centreback. Also, Atkinson and Naismith have been less-than reliable while at the club.

[The hand of RO'D]

25 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Nixon also said we paid £3.75m for Twine which diverges slightly from the £3.2m reported.

The exact figure we received upfront for Conway….

[Mr Popodopolous]

8 minutes ago, The hand of RO'D said:

The exact figure we received upfront for Conway….

Still a red herring for FFP but was it indeed.

[Davefevs]

44 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Nixon also said we paid £3.75m for Twine which diverges slightly from the £3.2m reported.

That’s likely to be more in line with the ball-park figure I was trying to tease out of a mate.

[fly in the air]

be a cracking signing. especially with Rob and naismith unable to stay fit. 

[bcfc01]

Paired with Dickie we'd have a couple of 6'3" CBs.

I don't know much about him, how does he stack up against Rob Atkinson ?

[petehinton]

1 hour ago, The hand of RO'D said:

The exact figure we received upfront for Conway….

Find it eye watering and shuddering to think we’ve paid that for Twine, personally. 

[mozo]

15 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Find it eye watering and shuddering to think we’ve paid that for Twine, personally. 

You won't be saying that when he's notched his 20th goal of the season to match his 20 assists... 

 

Admittedly, I'm an optimist...

[Severn Beach Pigeon]

10 minutes ago, mozo said:

You won't be saying that when he's notched his 20th goal of the season to match his 20 assists... 

 

Admittedly, I'm an optimist...

Pessimist, he's on course for 148 goals this season.

Between him and Fally we'll hit 300 goals

[slartibartfast]

1 hour ago, Lappy1 said:

I would’ve paid more for him he’s that good.

He will be our version of Blackburn's Sammy Sz  !

[ashton_fan]

I would think if we get McNally Naismith will be on his way, this is the last year of his contract in any case and plenty of L1 clubs would be interested, could be a loan initially. 

[INCRED]

1 hour ago, ashton_fan said:

I would think if we get McNally Naismith will be on his way, this is the last year of his contract in any case and plenty of L1 clubs would be interested, could be a loan initially. 

I’m with you, I can see Naismith going out either permanent or loan and McNally coming in 

[Dastardly and Muttley]

3 hours ago, Lappy1 said:

I would’ve paid more for him he’s that good.

Thought the Bristol Sports bots had had their day.

[Dolman_Stand]

2 hours ago, ashton_fan said:

I would think if we get McNally Naismith will be on his way, this is the last year of his contract in any case and plenty of L1 clubs would be interested, could be a loan initially. 

Weren't Wrexham apparently interested at one point?

[bristol red]

6 hours ago, Galley is our king said:

Tinnion said Yu was the right sided player at Senior Reds.

If Joseph as rumored arrives from Grenoble then he can also play both flanks so quite possible

[bristol red]

Just now, bristol red said:

If Joseph as rumored arrives from Grenoble then he can also play both flanks so quite possible

If it’s the other player rumored from prem then defo right sided only so Yu will play left

[Shauntaylor85]

Overheard someone asking LM today at the training session over can we sign another winger please and sure he said something like that question needs to be asked to Steve etc with a smile. Have to say came across like a nice, open guy.  

Edited August 21 by Shauntaylor85

[petehinton]

1 hour ago, bristol red said:

If Joseph as rumored arrives from Grenoble then he can also play both flanks so quite possible

We’re not interested in him

[bristol red]

14 minutes ago, petehinton said:

We’re not interested in him

Not first preference I hear but is an option at right fee. I have heard that we are defo in for a right sided winger and likely to be a loan with view to buy for a prem player not a youngster but who really knows!

[Bcfc24]

9 minutes ago, bristol red said:

Not first preference I hear but is an option at right fee. I have heard that we are defo in for a right sided winger and likely to be a loan with view to buy for a prem player not a youngster but who really knows!

McNally?

[Dolman_Stand]

10 minutes ago, bristol red said:

Not first preference I hear but is an option at right fee. I have heard that we are defo in for a right sided winger and likely to be a loan with view to buy for a prem player not a youngster but who really knows!

Josh Bowler?

[bristol red]

6 minutes ago, Dolman_Stand said:

Josh Bowler?

Maybe

7 minutes ago, Bcfc24 said:

McNally?

Is the CD I believe

[bristol red]

That will be it. A couple of outgoings. And a top 6 finish will be very much expected by all.

[Merrick's Marvels]

36 minutes ago, bristol red said:

That will be it. A couple of outgoings. And a top 6 finish will be very much expected by all.

 Nice one. Would be great if we can pull off a couple more quality signings but fear the outgoings may be tricky to arrange in the time available. Fingers crossed. Would dertainly put us in a strong position squad-wise.

[Bcfc24]

1 hour ago, bristol red said:

Maybe

Is the CD I believe

I guess the RW is dependent on Cornick leaving and I’m guessing the CB is dependent on Naismith leaving

[bristol red]

5 minutes ago, Bcfc24 said:

I guess the RW is dependent on Cornick leaving and I’m guessing the CB is dependent on Naismith leaving

Not sure about Naismith but there is interest in Vyner

[mozo]

2 minutes ago, bristol red said:

Not sure about Naismith but there is interest in Vyner

If Vyner was sold it would be a bit of a shock. He's gradually developed into a reliable, regular starter and at 27 is approaching prime. It would be pure profit though.

[bristol red]

2 minutes ago, mozo said:

If Vyner was sold it would be a bit of a shock. He's gradually developed into a reliable, regular starter and at 27 is approaching prime. It would be pure profit though.

The only interest at present is in Vyner. That may change before deadline day.

[Shauntaylor85]

7 minutes ago, bristol red said:

Not sure about Naismith but there is interest in Vyner

Whispers today went around for Southampton and Palace eyeing Vyner. Not quite sure that’s true however. Would take a few million. 

[bristol red]

11 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said:

Whispers today went around for Southampton and Palace eyeing Vyner. Not quite sure that’s true however. Would take a few million. 

I have heated this too unfortunately

Just now, bristol red said:

I have heated this too unfortunately

Heared even

[Dolman_Stand]

11 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said:

Whispers today went around for Southampton and Palace eyeing Vyner. Not quite sure that’s true however. Would take a few million. 

Southampton were interested at the time of his last contract renewal so he's definitely on their radar, Palace also sold Andersen to Fulham so will be looking for a CB you would think. How much would Vyner cost? £4 - 5m?

[bristol red]

Ok, I’ve had a few beers and am gonna upset a few people now but getting used to that.. my understanding is McNally in to replace Vyner if he goes and Bowler in and there will be outgoings or were before Bell got injured. 
Cornick, Bell, out on loan. Vyner out perm if valuation met.

[bristol red]

1 minute ago, bristol red said:

Ok, I’ve had a few beers and am gonna upset a few people now but getting used to that.. my understanding is McNally in to replace Vyner if he goes and Bowler in and there will be outgoings or were before Bell got injured. 
Cornick, Bell, out on loan. Vyner out perm if valuation met.

That’s it! Not getting anything more out of me! Probably all bulls@@t anyway.. interesting though..

[Fpcity]

8 minutes ago, Dolman_Stand said:

Southampton were interested at the time of his last contract renewal so he's definitely on their radar, Palace also sold Andersen to Fulham so will be looking for a CB you would think. How much would Vyner cost? £4 - 5m?

If we can get 4-5m for Vyner then McNally for 2.5-3m that would be quite good I think 

[chinapig]

8 minutes ago, Dolman_Stand said:

Southampton were interested at the time of his last contract renewal so he's definitely on their radar, Palace also sold Andersen to Fulham so will be looking for a CB you would think. How much would Vyner cost? £4 - 5m?

Palace want Lacroix from Wolfsburg who has played for Glasner before. Though if Guehi goes as well...

[bristol red]

Just now, Fpcity said:

If we can get 4-5m for Vyner then McNally for 2.5-3m that would be quite good I think 

I think that is possibly the plan but LM reluctant to let Vyner go and don’t think Vyner want a to leave either so all a bit odd

[Fpcity]

Just now, bristol red said:

I think that is possibly the plan but LM reluctant to let Vyner go and don’t think Vyner want a to leave either so all a bit odd

Good that he's reluctant to leave I guess even if someone like palace comes in for him. Could it be confidence issue with him? 

First couple of season with us were a bit shaky so now he's more confident he doesn't want disrupt that with a bit leap to the prem which could set him back if he doesn't perform straight away. 

[mozo]

10 minutes ago, bristol red said:

I think that is possibly the plan but LM reluctant to let Vyner go and don’t think Vyner want a to leave either so all a bit odd

If the valuation is met, then surely he'll be persuaded?

[Dolman_Stand]

13 minutes ago, Fpcity said:

Good that he's reluctant to leave I guess even if someone like palace comes in for him. Could it be confidence issue with him? 

First couple of season with us were a bit shaky so now he's more confident he doesn't want disrupt that with a bit leap to the prem which could set him back if he doesn't perform straight away. 

Possibly but what would they oay him?? £40k a week? He'd be set for life even if it doesn't work out