pnefcok Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hello - Preston fan here. There have been strong rumours from our end today that your left back, Greg Cunningham, will be signing for us very shortly. Firstly, just wondering whether you see this as likely or not? Secondly, if it were to happen, would he be a decent signing for us? Both our left backs, Laird and Buchanan, left the club after the 4-0 thrashing of Swindon at Wembley, so we are pretty desperate for one. We often play 3-5-2 away from home as well, so is he capable of playing wing back? Or on the left side of the back 3? Cheers. Enjoy the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hope not our squad is thin enough. Greg is a good player good wing back who chips in with a few goals. Would have played more if he wasn't behind Joe Bryan (who I think was in lge1 team of the year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Started very strongly for us until he got an injury and since then he has struggled to be as good, not helped by our homegrown Joe Bryan stepping up to the plate and proving to be a real success. Would be disappointed if he left as he's a solid left sided player; left back or wing back as he does like to get forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Should have said definitely a wing back not part of a back three he doesn't have the build. Swap for garner and you're on Good luck too will definitely be visiting again this season, great away day last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyed Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 He is definitely not in any of the training session photos today, so it is definitely possible. Would be sad to see him go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Can't imagine us letting him go unless we've a few arrivals imminent. I'd love for him to stay but he deserves to be playing every week and he won't get that here. He seems a good sort and I'd wish him all the best if he does go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 He is definitely not in any of the training session photos today, so it is definitely possible. Would be sad to see him go..hasnt he played the last 2 games on tour so I wouldn't of thought so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 He was our best player the last time we were in the championship, and was decent player in a very poor league 1 side following our relegation. If it wasn't for our very own Joe Bryan pushing him out of the side there would be no doubts about him being capable for this season in the championship. Can't see us selling though as our squad is so small. If you do sign him you've got a very good defender on your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 To be honest, he is probably the best player that can't get into our first 11 now, and one of the best players to have been outside the team sheet in all the time I've watched City I'm not surprised he's been linked elsewhere, could easily make a championship team and is still young I'd be surprised if we were selling ourselves short, would expect any deal to hinge on bringing someone in though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Good player; versatile, young and has a real competitive streak. We're just blessed to have a very good young left back who's slightly better. I can only echo what others have said really, he'd certainly add to your team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 If he went without a replacement coming in, it would be odd, as we're not bursting at the seams, but I for one would be sad if he did. One of the few in the squad with significant Championship experience, and considering he started last season in the first eleven and played a good number of game, who is to say he might not win back the shirt here if Bryan took some time to settle in Championship football. Would be our boldest move yet were we to sell him before securing a replacement, but SC has been bold before, so who knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 He was our best player the last time we were in the championship, and was decent player in a very poor league 1 side following our relegation. If it wasn't for our very own Joe Bryan pushing him out of the side there would be no doubts about him being capable for this season in the championship. Can't see us selling though as our squad is so small. If you do sign him you've got a very good defender on your hands. Really?? I know we were shite but that's a bit of a claim. He's never been the same since his nasty injury picked up at Peterborough when Little clattered him. I could definitely see him going but not imminently when we have such a wafer thin squad as it is. Then again he's good cover, seems to be enjoying it here so why would we sell?? What happens if JB gets injured?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Then again he's good cover, seems to be enjoying it here so why would we sell?? What happens if JB gets injured?? The thing for me is that Bryan clearly is a player who'll go far, but this is his first season as a full time first teamer in the Championship; he might take time to settle, and having someone as reliable and experienced as Cunningham seems not only sensible in that situation, but also positive in that it keeps Bryan on his toes performance-wise. I also think selling to Preston would be an odd choice, as they are pretty much a direct rival, in that I see us both looking to establish ourselves this year. But then if we get in someone impressive to replace him, I guess it could be good business, so who knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefcok Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thank you for all the replies, very encouraging comments if it does turn out to be true. I do think it seems plausible, given that your Bryan is such a good player, maybe Cunningham just wants to play regularly? As for the tongue in cheek comment about a swap for Garner, thanks but no thanks! Same goes for Beckford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thank you for all the replies, very encouraging comments if it does turn out to be true. I do think it seems plausible, given that your Bryan is such a good player, maybe Cunningham just wants to play regularly? As for the tongue in cheek comment about a swap for Garner, thanks but no thanks! Same goes for Beckford! Thats ok....we dont want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyed Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 hasnt he played the last 2 games on tour so I wouldn't of thought so Yes he is, which makes it even stranger than he is not in the photos. I would presume that if its true, we werent planning on selling but Preston have made a decent offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 If GC leaves, I'd hope we get a half decent fee. I know he's only 17, but Levi Ives is a left back and already has first team experience at Torquay. Perhaps SC thinks he can provide decent enough cover, despite his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Gc only has 1 yr left on contract so wouldnt surprise me if we cashed in. Welcome to the new ruthless bcfc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyOne Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Would need to go for a decent fee I think. Cunningham wouldn't be easy to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Cunningham, Osborne, Elliott, JET... I hope whatever plan SC has in mind works out, because we're certainly making some odd moves from an outside perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Really?? I know we were shite but that's a bit of a claim. Hardly, we had about 5 or 6 players who had a relatively good season when the rest of the squad were awful. Him Heaton, Adomah, Stead, Davies and Baldock were about the only ones which stood out. Cunningham stood out in particular seeing as we had to watch the likes of McGivern, an ageing McAllister and a make shift of Nyatanga and Fonts at left back for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 If GC leaves, I'd hope we get a half decent fee. I know he's only 17, but Levi Ives is a left back and already has first team experience at Torquay. Perhaps SC thinks he can provide decent enough cover, despite his age. Very good point, some very positive stuff about him in the papers recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon uk Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Gc only has 1 yr left on contract so wouldnt surprise me if we cashed in. Welcome to the new ruthless bcfc. I can see why gc mught want the move, he needs to play, but we are desparately short of numbers. If we sell, unless it was a very big fee which is unlikely, then we must be mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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formerly known as ivan Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 With Bryan's fitness levels he could play pretty much every league game this season plus a cup game or two, however having a decent standby wouldn't go a miss. If he gets injured then it would be a concern if we only had a 17 year old as cover if that proves to be the case. There is always the loan market but you can't guarantee who will be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 He'll be a very good and probably very astute signing. Wouldn't begrudge him a move as he deserves games but unfortunately for him he won't get them here. If he was going I'd be sad to see us not get near enough half a million even if he has one year left on his deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Would be sorry to see him go, last season when he was out the team thought his attitude was first class. Never moaned, just got on with it and took his chance when called upon. Good versatile player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hardly, we had about 5 or 6 players who had a relatively good season when the rest of the squad were awful. Him Heaton, Adomah, Stead, Davies and Baldock were about the only ones which stood out. Cunningham stood out in particular seeing as we had to watch the likes of McGivern, an ageing McAllister and a make shift of Nyatanga and Fonts at left back for years. So he was our best player because of what preceeded him? That's a pretty nonsensical argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefcok Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Once again thanks for your views. A PNE fan on Twitter has just stated that Peter Ridsdale has confirmed at the game tonight vs Motherwell that Cunningham is coming here, so it's looking pretty likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 As Kid says, not been the same since the injury at Peterborough... Looked a real talent before that and seems like a top bloke. Would be gutted to see him go, but he's not going to get in starting 11 as things stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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