westonred Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 If signed by midday can he play tonight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, westonred said: If signed by midday can he play tonight ? Isn't it midday on the day before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 17 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: But we've done that route and 80%+ of the signings have been flops. Surely at that point it must be time to realise there is a better way of doing things, and one that doesn't screw us up financially 16 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Kodjia and Tammy had no ‘proof’ in this league. Both excelled. Diedhiou had no proof in this league and is looking like a fine signing. Trust in the system. Yes I agree with you really, the management team have done enough for us to have faith. I can see why some may be concerned about us signing players unproven in England when our rivals appear to be 'going for it'. I don't really agree with doing that either, you can't suddenly pay someone double what everyone else earns and expect the team to be happy about it. I can see why some would be underwhelmed when the names of players had reached fever pitch on here.. Afobe and even Tammy Abraham. I can't comment on Diony because I had never heard of him before his name popped up on here. Looks like his current move just hasn't worked out for him yet. Hopefully it'll be good for him having Diedhiou here already given the language and that they're almost exactly the same age (within a couple of days of each other). It's a brave transfer, but that's LJ allover. If he wins us promotion having strengthened with two young prospects and a relatively unknown French striker it'll be a great achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: Yes I agree with you really, the management team have done enough for us to have faith. I can see why some may be concerned about us signing unproven players when our rivals appear to be 'going for it'. I don't really agree with doing that either, you can't suddenly pay someone double what everyone else earns and expect the team to be happy about it. I can see why some would be underwhelmed when the names of players had reached fever pitch on here.. Afobe and even Tammy Abraham. I can't comment on Diony because I had never heard of him before his name popped up on here. Looks like his current move just hasn't worked out for him yet. Hopefully it'll be good for him having Diedhiou here already given the language and that they're almost exactly the same age (within a couple of days of each other). It's a brave transfer, but that's LJ allover. If he wins us promotion having strengthened with two young prospects and a relatively unknown French striker it'll be a great achievement. Exactly. Jerome’s probably on about 30k a week at Derby but no one will bat an eyelid in the dressing room because that’s probably what many of their players earn. People are very quick to forget who we are and where we’ve come from. We have only just started to see the increased revenue and spending power that comes with more modern facilities - people can’t and shouldn’t expect Uncle Steve to be signing £25-£30k a week players all of a sudden. Would I like to see maybe one player come in with that WOW factor that makes people sit up and take us seriously? Maybe, but we did that with Tomlin and we got burned. If this guy contributes to 15 goals this season on his (say) £10k a week and Jerome contributes to 10 then people will still clamour for the ‘name’ rather than judging on what happens on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Kodjia and Tammy had no ‘proof’ in this league. Both excelled. Diedhiou had no proof in this league and is looking like a fine signing. Trust in the system. Yes and it took them pre season and a month to settle in. We’re in January here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Yes and it took them pre season and a month to settle in. We’re in January here. That's my concern personally. We need someone to be ready to go from day 1. You have to allow foreign signings time to settle. One advantage is that he should be match fit, but it's all the other things about coming to a new club in a new country that take a few weeks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I’ve given up on giving my opinion on stuff. If LJ thinks he’s a good’un, then that’s enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangle Foot Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 25 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: You can see the point though I’m sure. Understandable people would feel far more confident in our promotion chances if it was looking like we were signing a forward who’s proven in the country. Woodrow is proven in this country, but has not really fired with us (certainly compared to his performances with Burton last season) Fingers crossed who ever we bring in will do the business! COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Tangle Foot said: Woodrow is proven in this country, but has not really fired with us (certainly compared to his performances with Burton last season) Fingers crossed who ever we bring in will do the business! COYR. Well yes but you could always find isolated examples of signings that have worked and signings that haven't on either side of the argument - it's not really relevant. I can understand people's concerns though. I hope this guy is an inspired signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Don’t you love rumours like this, a player no one has heard of before, gets linked randomly on twitter and the next thing it’s a goer better than the ones where were linked for months on end or season after season. Still waiting for us to sign Buzsaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Last season he got 10 goals and 8 assists which is pretty good I would say also think he was up there to get in the ligue 1 team of the season that year. Not done as well so far for his new club but if he shows his form for Dijon this could be a very smart signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 42 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: You can see the point though I’m sure. Understandable people would feel far more confident in our promotion chances if it was looking like we were signing a forward who’s proven in the country. Phileas. Are you now one of my disciples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Yes and it took them pre season and a month to settle in. We’re in January here. Is Diedhiou that good? He always looks rusty and a bit clumsy to me. Sure he will cause issues but nowhere near Kodjia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgoeswest Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I can see what LJ is doing here. We've signed Kent, and now Lois. I think he's going for Bruce 'Wayne' Rooney next. I'll get my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Yes and it took them pre season and a month to settle in. We’re in January here. Tammy didn’t have a pre season with us and it took him about 5 minutes to settle in. Walsh had almost no championship experience and looks like he’s been playing with us for years. Tomlin had a full pre season with us and is still a massive**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Well his Instagram story suggests he’s at the airport in France.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, tinman85 said: Is Diedhiou that good? He always looks rusty and a bit clumsy to me. Sure he will cause issues but nowhere near Kodjia. Very different players with different roles in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ashtonwurzel Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 46 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Every signing is a gamble regardless. We paid the wages for Tomlin, but once he was our player he didn't bother. We paid the wages for David James, Jody Morris, Neil Kilkenny. All were proven players, none paid off. Ray Atteveld !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Tammy didn’t have a pre season with us and it took him about 5 minutes to settle in. Walsh had almost no championship experience and looks like he’s been playing with us for years. Tomlin had a full pre season with us and is still a massive**** 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: Well his Instagram story suggests he’s at the airport in France.. To score the winner in extra time tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Well his Instagram story suggests he’s at the airport in France.. Could be a big half time reveal to a packed AG ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 He’s definitely signing. Just checked his twitter and he follows @weston red, @Davefevs And @spudski. Or maybe they follow him. I’m no good at Twitter. (You big bunch of mentalists!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: That’s definitely the Sports Bar et Patisserie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I don't think we realise how much our league position and cup run can help sell the club to overseas players. Telling a player, that's never heard of Bristol City before, that we've beaten Manchester United this season and are in the semi-finals against Man City must be one hell of a draw. Compare that to last season, Johnson and Ashton had to try and convince players such as Hegeler to move countries to a club which was absolutely plummeting down the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ashtonwurzel said: Could be a big half time reveal to a packed AG ? To a chorus of ‘whooooo?’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, RedM said: To a chorus of ‘whooooo?’ or 'he's got a pineapple on his head' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, tinman85 said: Phileas. Are you now one of my disciples? Haha, wouldn't go that far just yet. Adding a bit of balance to things though. I don't know anything about the player so can't comment on his ability - but believe we should trust the scouting team's judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Coppello said: I don't think we realise how much our league position and cup run can help sell the club to overseas players. Telling a player, that's never heard of Bristol City before, that we've beaten Manchester United this season and are in the semi-finals against Man City must be one hell of a draw. Compare that to last season, Johnson and Ashton had to try and convince players such as Hegeler to move countries to a club which was absolutely plummeting down the league. Yup, drop into the conversation that we have played and beaten, Stoke and Palace and played Watford twice this year, and played Burnley within a year. Then let the overseas players believe we are already in the Premiership, good plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just now, Phileas Fogg said: Haha, wouldn't go that far just yet. Adding a bit of balance to things though. I don't know anything about the player so can't comment on his ability - but believe we should trust the scouting team's judgement. Well that's what I've been saying all along. You need quality proven players to supplement what we have. Don't see the difference!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, RedM said: To a chorus of ‘whooooo?’ Maybe 'Il a un ananas sur la tête' or do the French not understand irony? I see Coppello beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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