Phileas Fogg Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 19 minutes ago, BOSRed said: Getting bored of all this now. Zero activity from city. No kit still, no sales, no purchases despite all the links in and out. Absolutely nothing coming out of the club. this Marriott nonsense is getting boring now as well. Rather us not waste a big chunk of our budget on a player unproven in championship. Probably worth 3 mill tops. anyone have any idea why there is bugger all going on at the club? The only thing to have happened is Magnussen's sale and I don't even think that's been announced officially by the club. Where are the sales of engvall et al? Contract situations regarding Reid and Bryan or their subsequent sales? Players linked to like Henderson, McQueen etc? just nothing and it's bloody annoying given the window has been open since 17th May! Grrrrr Hmm.. is this the return of @tinman85?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Forest have a better history? 2 European Cups is not as many as 3 Freight Rover pots - simple maths Have to say, I'm with Bob & Dave - I'm not overly fussed about this one. £6.5m is a lot of money for someone who hasn't played at this level. Happy for Forest to win this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 If he genuinely favours Forest then cut our interest now and move on to another target. I only want players who want to play for Bristol City, not Bristol City If Forest Can’t Afford Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Just now, Dredd said: If he genuinely favours Forest then cut our interest now and move on to another target. I only want players who want to play for Bristol City, not Bristol City If Forest Can’t Afford Me I would be very very surprised if a 23 year old player is genuinely interested in Forest because of their 'history'. They haven't been a successful club since before he was born. It's more likely a tactic to try and goad Forest fans into pressuring the board to sign him.. fans of clubs like that (and Leeds) love being told they're a 'big/famous club'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I would be very very surprised if a 23 year old player is genuinely interested in Forest because of their 'history'. They haven't been a successful club since before he was born. It's more likely a tactic to try and goad Forest fans into pressuring the board to sign him.. fans of clubs like that (and Leeds) love being told they're a 'big/famous club'. I agree it’s probably Fry being Fry but if the quotes are genuine then nuts to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Just now, Dredd said: I agree it’s probably Fry being Fry but if the quotes are genuine then nuts to him. Haha, what a great expression. Want to try it out, forgotten about that - nuts to you @Monkeh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, Robbored said: It's still amazes me that sooo many posters just don't seem to get it................ Sorry about that but most of us aren't as bright as you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Sorry about that but most of us aren't as bright as you! Nothing to do with being bright. It's about reasoned thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillzider Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 “And the representatives he spoke to said Nottingham Forest are having a right go next year to try to get back to where they belong, in the Premier League.” The most annoying bloody statement in football. No team belongs anywhere. You are where you are based on last seasons results. If you aren't good enough you get relegated no matter how "big a name you are". Just ask any Sunderland fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 58 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Hmm.. is this the return of @tinman85?! What happend to him...I am convinced he was just on a massive wind up you know..fallen off the side of a cliff since the season ended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 minute ago, MC RISK77 said: What happend to him...I am convinced he was just on a massive wind up you know..fallen off the side of a cliff since the season ended Banned I think? Just looked at his profile - looks like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Woodsy said: Forest have a better history? 2 European Cups is not as many as 3 Freight Rover pots - simple maths Have to say, I'm with Bob & Dave - I'm not overly fussed about this one. £6.5m is a lot of money for someone who hasn't played at this level. Happy for Forest to win this one If history is such a deciding factor then why hasn't Prussia ever qualified for the World Cup finals? Riddle me that Jack Marriott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: I really now hope we don't sign Marriott. If he's just interested in Nottingham Forest's history then it shows him to be a gullible unintelligent football player. Everyone knows Robin Hood was made up. Men didn't wear make up in Robin Hood's time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Personally, I hope that he signs just to hear the chorus of "Swing low Jack Marriot" resounding around Ashton Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 hours ago, BRISTOL86 said: It’s June the 8th. The season has just finished. Do you really think nothing is happening just because the club haven’t said anything? Recently we’ve been very, very good at keeping things under wraps until the deals are done or all but done. ....and if/when LJ or MA do say anything, there will be loads on here suggesting it is better that they say nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Men didn't wear make up in Robin Hood's time . Just tights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Rather spend a quarter of whats being rumoured on someone like Mo Eisa. Every year there’s another lower league striker who deserves a move to the championship after a good season. £5-6m is a huge amount for someone with a single good season at League one. Interesting that Peterborough fans rate him higher than Gayle though. Maybe we’re all being too pessimistic on Marriott’s ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, Shtanley said: Rather spend a quarter of whats being rumoured on someone like Mo Eisa. Every year there’s another lower league striker who deserves a move to the championship after a good season. £5-6m is a huge amount for someone with a single good season at League one. Interesting that Peterborough fans rate him higher than Gayle though. Maybe we’re all being too pessimistic on Marriott’s ability. Barry Fry probably pays them to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123red1 Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 I wouldn't be surprised if we've gone back with something like a 5.5m take it or leave it offer and Fry hasn't accepted it and is trying to tempt Forest into bettering it or matching it, and using the player is keen on Forest angle. He basically is looking for confirmation if Forest will match or beat our offer. If they don't I'm sure we'll hear a bid has been accepted, like wise if Forest get announced as having a bid accepted I think we'll be out the running. Johnson said something last year about the club doesn't like to get held to ransom on new contracts and signings and they set a deadline on offers so they can work out if they need to look elsewhere or not. I suspect we've gone in with our final offer and Fry is simply testing the water, hoping Forest bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 34 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Men didn't wear make up in Robin Hood's time . "......made Marion on her tiptoed feet........." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 30 minutes ago, Shtanley said: Interesting that Peterborough fans rate him higher than Gayle though. Maybe we’re all being too pessimistic on Marriott’s ability. 25 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Barry Fry probably pays them to say that. In fairness, over the last few years Posh fans have seen some pretty good players at London Road ( Boyd, Mackail-Smith, Tomlin, Gayle and Assombalonga) , most of whom have gone on to be successful at a higher level, so they might just know what they are talking about. Also I don't think Barry Fry needs anyone else to do his talking for him - he manages quite well all by himself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Fry is playing games. Peterborough are, or were, pissed off with Forest because of missed payments from the Assombalonga transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Echo the comments that it sounds like Fry drumming up a bidding war. Apart from anything, I'd be frustrated if I was the player and he was speaking on my behalf. That kind of comment could weaken the his negotiation position and potentially pee off other clubs in for him. Unless the player is set on Forest and is willing to gamble on putting his eggs in one basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, Alessandro said: Echo the comments that it sounds like Fry drumming up a bidding war. Apart from anything, I'd be frustrated if I was the player and he was speaking on my behalf. That kind of comment could weaken the his negotiation position and potentially pee off other clubs in for him. Unless the player is set on Forest and is willing to gamble on putting his eggs in one basket. Do Dunder accept eggs as payment ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverRed Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: "......made Marion on her tiptoed feet........." ......Pulling mussels from a shell!!....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Davefevs said: I like the look of Marriott but at £3-4m....not £6.5m. I think Fry is trying to drum up a bidding war, but most clubs out there know how Peterboro operate....however they do get good money for their players. Exactly, worth a punt but not at £6.5mill. I also think that figure is being put out there to start the show off , though it will be interesting to see the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: If history is such a deciding factor then why hasn't Prussia ever qualified for the World Cup finals? Riddle me that Jack Marriott. 2 hours ago an he's not replied, Rudy You've nailed him there, fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 47 minutes ago, Woodsy said: 2 hours ago an he's not replied, Rudy You've nailed him there, fella Everyone knows that a Forest has no internet coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 47 minutes ago, Woodsy said: 2 hours ago an he's not replied, Rudy You've nailed him there, fella You should watch how you word things with @Rudolf Hucker around Swing low Jack Marriott would be great though Think Forest are just being used a bit. Doesn’t seem like a Karanka buy. He has stated he wants an experienced striker. I imagine he could take that money to Spain and get a really good La Liga striker to come over. Can’t see him going there but if he doesn’t come here and he goes for 6-7m I won’t be gutted. Tbh at that price I am going to Europe for a striker. I suggested a striker from Serie B a while a go. I know it would seem like another foreign punt(not sure what his fee would be) but I think it is safer with forwards and also Marriott would also be a punt at the 6-7m. So if we can get him around 4m(don’t mind if Matty T was involved plus that sum) then I’d be happy with it. If not, then I’d rather go foreign. Would not be against a Mo Eisa either. Though feel it is still a punt all the same. I just hope if we buy any of these players that they play. That has been our biggest problem recruiting. We buy these guys and they sit. That is why I am hoping for more outgoing than incoming. We feel like a club learning how to best buy and sell players while maximising their value. We failed in our first go buying loads of youth then not being able to play them with we are in a relegation battle or playoff battle. I’d rather finish mid table again but see our recruits start showing some promise. Play some of the youth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 43 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: You should watch how you word things with @Rudolf Hucker around Swing low Jack Marriott would be great though Think Forest are just being used a bit. Doesn’t seem like a Karanka buy. He has stated he wants an experienced striker. I imagine he could take that money to Spain and get a really good La Liga striker to come over. Can’t see him going there but if he doesn’t come here and he goes for 6-7m I won’t be gutted. Tbh at that price I am going to Europe for a striker. I suggested a striker from Serie B a while a go. I know it would seem like another foreign punt(not sure what his fee would be) but I think it is safer with forwards and also Marriott would also be a punt at the 6-7m. So if we can get him around 4m(don’t mind if Matty T was involved plus that sum) then I’d be happy with it. If not, then I’d rather go foreign. Would not be against a Mo Eisa either. Though feel it is still a punt all the same. I just hope if we buy any of these players that they play. That has been our biggest problem recruiting. We buy these guys and they sit. That is why I am hoping for more outgoing than incoming. We feel like a club learning how to best buy and sell players while maximising their value. We failed in our first go buying loads of youth then not being able to play them with we are in a relegation battle or playoff battle. I’d rather finish mid table again but see our recruits start showing some promise. Play some of the youth! I'd rather we won the league with a team full of mermaids......shhhhhhh....Just picture it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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