slartibartfast Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, swanker said: Steve Yabsley is quite funny. Oh please ! In the same way Steve Wright WAS amusing .....in the 80's ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 2 hours ago, westonred said: Barry Fry is now trying to get Brum to put in an offer saying that Marriott would turn them into serious promotion contenders and he would love him to go there. You can't blame him for trying it seems we are the only ones so far to put in a serious bid and they are trying to squeeze as much money as possible out of someone. Unless the media are making it up Barry Fry is behaving rather unprofessionally and somewhat childishly, yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, stokes7 said: To be honest if we are in for him and Peterborough are playing these games then I would just pull the plug on it " Dear Mr Marriott , we are interested in signing you at Bristol City , our deal is as offered but will expire on ... and will not be renewed. yours sincerely " I hope there is something like this lodged with his agent. He's a third division player with one very good season not bloody Neymar . Stuff Barry Fry . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: " Dear Mr Marriott , we are interested in signing you at Bristol City , our deal is as offered but will expire on ... and will not be renewed. yours sincerely " I hope there is something like this lodged with his agent. He's a third division player with one very good season not bloody Neymar . Stuff Barry Fry . The way some on here are talking you’d think we were signing Neymar. The money being quoted is a big gamble. The step up from league one is massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 minute ago, swanker said: The way some on here are talking you’d think we were signing Neymar. The money being quoted is a big gamble. The step up from league one is massive. As illustrated by Matty Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 I would be shocked if we spent this sort of money on a LG one player. but if he is rated as highly as people do then why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, swanker said: The way some on here are talking you’d think we were signing Neymar. The money being quoted is a big gamble. The step up from league one is massive. People keep saying this, but look at Millwall and Sheff Utd last season. They competed very well without massive changes to their squads. There is definitely a step up, but I don't think gambling on a player from League 1 is any more of a risk than getting a player in from France. Our record signing strikers has been pretty good in recent years (Diony aside), so if the scouts think Marriott will do the business at this level then I'm not going to argue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, swanker said: Yabbo is a genius. Ever heard his mate Walt Perkering? 'Pickering' unfortunately now deceased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 3 hours ago, westonred said: Barry Fry is now trying to get Brum to put in an offer saying that Marriott would turn them into serious promotion contenders and he would love him to go there. You can't blame him for trying it seems we are the only ones so far to put in a serious bid and they are trying to squeeze as much money as possible out of someone. As Fry is not addressing our interest directly, I would guess that either were the only serious bidder so far or that we've already said we won't pay the fee they want. Too much smoke for us not to have (or have had) some level of interest in him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, chipdawg said: As Fry is not addressing our interest directly, I would guess that either were the only serious bidder so far or that we've already said we won't pay the fee they want. Too much smoke for us not to have (or have had) some level of interest in him Indeed, and given Fry's behaviour and given that it seems the player's agent is talking to Forest, who have reportedly not made a bid, it seems reasonable to conclude that a bidding war is being encouraged and that the player does not want to join us. If we have been pursuing him maybe it's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 I think we are/were definitely interested but sense we won’t pay the suggested £6.5m transfer fee! I’m sure that the money is available on the basis that it would have taken £6m to sign Diony permanently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, chinapig said: Indeed, and given Fry's behaviour and given that it seems the player's agent is talking to Forest, who have reportedly not made a bid, it seems reasonable to conclude that a bidding war is being encouraged and that the player does not want to join us. If we have been pursuing him maybe it's time to move on. Or the player has interest in joining us but we're not prepared to pay what Peterborough are asking. Either way, I agree that Fry is trying to start (or at least give the impression of) a bidding war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, chipdawg said: Or the player has interest in joining us but we're not prepared to pay what Peterborough are asking. Either way, I agree that Fry is trying to start (or at least give the impression of) a bidding war But if, as claimed, his agent is talking to Forest despite them not having bid, presumably trying to get them to do so, it doesn't look like he is keen on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, chinapig said: But if, as claimed, his agent is talking to Forest despite them not having bid, presumably trying to get them to do so, it doesn't look like he is keen on us. I'm not sure Marriotts agent has spoken to Forest. This could all be Fry playing mind games. After all without being accused of tapping up what can Forest discuss with the agent. In my mind they can only discuss whether he is interested in the move nothing more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 With Forest linked to two Benfica lads it's looking increasingly like us or Brum now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 38 minutes ago, Busterrimes said: I'm not sure Marriotts agent has spoken to Forest. This could all be Fry playing mind games. After all without being accused of tapping up what can Forest discuss with the agent. In my mind they can only discuss whether he is interested in the move nothing more Fry claimed it, and that Karanka had spoken to Steve Evans. Fair chance he is inventing stories to try to up the price of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, mozo said: With Forest linked to two Benfica lads it's looking increasingly like us or Brum now Could it be that the Mings congrats and the #BCFC were actually directed at Birmingham City FC and not us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 5 hours ago, westonred said: Barry Fry is now trying to get Brum to put in an offer saying that Marriott would turn them into serious promotion contenders and he would love him to go there. You can't blame him for trying it seems we are the only ones so far to put in a serious bid and they are trying to squeeze as much money as possible out of someone. Basically, no-one has bid enough, or they’re trying to squeeze more out. 2 hours ago, havanatopia said: Unless the media are making it up Barry Fry is behaving rather unprofessionally and somewhat childishly, yet again. Again, quel surprise. 1 hour ago, chipdawg said: As Fry is not addressing our interest directly, I would guess that either were the only serious bidder so far or that we've already said we won't pay the fee they want. Too much smoke for us not to have (or have had) some level of interest in him Yes, he can’t mention us if we’ve bid. The fact he’s touting other clubs means they haven’t bid imho. 3 minutes ago, chinapig said: Fry claimed it, and that Karanka had spoken to Steve Evans. Fair chance he is inventing stories to try to up the price of course. Karanka could’ve been chatting to Evans about anything, Fry stirring it. Who knows if we’ve bid, whether we’ve bid enough, etc. But one thing, no point reading much into Fry’s comments, he’s doing his usual thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, chinapig said: But if, as claimed, his agent is talking to Forest despite them not having bid, presumably trying to get them to do so, it doesn't look like he is keen on us. I would imagine that's all part of Fry's schtick though. Most professional footballers want to go to whomever is going to pay them the most and give them a shot at top level football. I don't suppose he gives two hoots about history. Of course, Forest may well offer more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Basically, no-one has bid enough, or they’re trying to squeeze more out. Again, quel surprise. Yes, he can’t mention us if we’ve bid. The fact he’s touting other clubs means they haven’t bid imho. Karanka could’ve been chatting to Evans about anything, Fry stirring it. Who knows if we’ve bid, whether we’ve bid enough, etc. But one thing, no point reading much into Fry’s comments, he’s doing his usual thing. Weren't Forest supposedly linked with Maddison from Posh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 43 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: Could it be that the Mings congrats and the #BCFC were actually directed at Birmingham City FC and not us? No because Brum havent even bid for him . Poshs Chairman stated on Twitter that Marriott and his agent were both away on thier holidays and neither had spoken to NFFC so why now is Barry Fry saying they have ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, westonred said: No because Brum havent even bid for him . Poshs Chairman stated on Twitter that Marriott and his agent were both away on thier holidays and neither had spoken to NFFC so why now is Barry Fry saying they have ? Maybe Marriott came back for Malaga to speak to us and wants to see if he can get a better deal? Barry Fry is just trying to force the deal up IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Maybe Marriotts dad doesn’t want him to sign for us . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Maybe Marriotts dad doesn’t want him to sign for us . Quick, everyone start harassing him on social media! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Loosey Boy said: I think we are/were definitely interested but sense we won’t pay the suggested £6.5m transfer fee! I’m sure that the money is available on the basis that it would have taken £6m to sign Diony permanently! Also, if as has been posted elsewhere West Brom are in for Bobby then Posh will know we need a replacement and have money to spend so will do all they can to drive the fee up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 27 minutes ago, downendcity said: Also, if as has been posted elsewhere West Brom are in for Bobby then Posh will know we need a replacement and have money to spend so will do all they can to drive the fee up. Certainly doesn’t help our cause - looks like WBA will be giving us a fair chunk of money if the rumours of Reid and Flint are true - ought to be near £20m for the both!! Just hope City have replacements lined up with deals already agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Christ if were having to potentially pay 6.5 mill for Marriott, bobby's fee to west brom should be double that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Jeez. Imagine the smell with Barry Fry & Steve Evans in the same room. Brrrrrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 39 minutes ago, Harry said: Jeez. Imagine the smell with Barry Fry & Steve Evans in the same room. Brrrrrrr. You`d never get anywhere near the buffet that`s for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Bet I get shouted down for this. But is Fry behaving any different to how we dealt with Kodjia’s transfer. First it was we won’t sell to a team in the championship, then Derby are interested. Which no doubt pushed the transfer value up further. Also as a side note Bobby Reid (who I’ve always liked) has only had one storming season. Last season he missed at Cardiff from a yard out in the last couple of minutes, and was being slated saying sell him now. Now I’m not getting into a argument with anyone but how can we value him so high but say buying Marriott is a gamble. As much as I would love the figures touted for Reid and Flint no one (apart from WBA today, and that’s if they actually have), have put an offer to us. Anyway back to arguing about Baldock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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