awbb Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I love Pack and will miss him but I can sort of see the thinking - his limitation is his pace so his positioning needs to be perfect to avoid being exposed in defence and he struggles to pass and move quickly around the press in possession. On top of that, he needs time to play the long passes, with any great accuracy - again, Leeds didn't allow him to do that. Other teams might not be so quick to close him down which will increase his value on the pitch. Also, I get the feeling we will miss his impact off the pitch. Still, what's done is done. I can't say I wish him the best beyond staying injury free though! Lastly, generally, I don't have that much of an issue with City reporting transfer fees as undisclosed - in this case though, I think City should probably admit to it (though, of course, Cardiff may want it to remain undisclosed). Pack is our longest serving player and (notwithstanding Bailey Wright) was our captain and the transfer was out of the blue, right at the end of the window. Since Webster left, any fee is unlikely to have any impact on how much we will be quoted for players going forward anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Radio Bristol reporting the fee as close to £4 million which makes a lot more sense of LJ’s remarks about it being hard to refuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Johnny Musicworks said: Radio Bristol reporting the fee as close to £4 million which makes a lot more sense of LJ’s remarks about it being hard to refuse. Just seen it too. Hahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 12 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: ***** sake. His soul is dead , those sad empty eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Batman said: Just seen it too. Hahahaha. I assume that OTIB was the source of the Bristol Post’s £750k info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 12 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: ***** sake. Blimey. Colin's tracksuit bottoms get higher and higher every time I see him. He won't need a t-shirt soon if he carries on at this rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyN Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 He looks like a hostage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Portland Bill said: A manager who constantly moans about a lack of leaders, gets rid of one and brings two young lads in.......................... Young lads can’t be leaders ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, SecretSam said: And we paid how much - a few hundred? Nice bit of business. Still sorry to see him go. £75k. A bargain. One of the best pieces of business we’ve ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Blimey. Colin's tracksuit bottoms get higher and higher every time I see him. He won't need a t-shirt soon if he carries on at this rate. He'll be able to tuck his man boobs in them soon. A man reaches a certain age where he must hang up the tracksuit and start wearing a suit if he is to maintain any dignity at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Where Pack disappointed me during his time with us was his lack of goals from free kicks. When he came to us that was talked about as being one of his strong points . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 That head tapping thing is actually starting to bother me now. It almost like an act of subjugation you might want a captured prisoner to perform to demonstrate they are broken. It's starting to look like humiliation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Blimey. Colin's tracksuit bottoms get higher and higher every time I see him. He won't need a t-shirt soon if he carries on at this rate. With Mrs Doubtfire in the frame in this photo it makes this look like more some weird comedy promo than a transfer unveiling. Certainly doesn’t hurt as much as the photo of Bob did (the fee of £4m helps there as well mind!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 6 good years from him. Certainly leaves with his head held high. I'm sure Cheltenham are happy this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, RedSkin said: That head tapping thing is actually starting to bother me now. It almost like an act of subjugation you might want a captured prisoner to perform to demonstrate they are broken. It's starting to look like humiliation. It’s just weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Gazred said: 6 good years from him. Certainly leaves with his head held high. I'm sure Cheltenham are happy this morning. Let's hope so, although how many young players have they ever sold for money and so needed to think about inserting sell-on clauses...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Let's hope so, although how many young players have they ever sold for money and so needed to think about inserting sell-on clauses...?? Indeed. Sure I read somewhere that he's now effectively their record sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 20 minutes ago, lenred said: It’s just weird. Let's face they are ******* weird and I one hundred percent mean it when I say they can **** having been in the Prem. I would never want our club to be ran like theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 £4m with £750k up front and a pay rise for Marlon. MA has had Tan Sri Vincent Tan over a barrel yet again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Westcountry Robins said: £4m with £750k up front and a pay rise for Marlon. MA has had Tan Sri Vincent Tan over a barrel yet again! Yes Gregor trying to cover his (OTIB’s) mistake on the fee by saying the £750k is the upfront money. Decent fee anyway and Cheltenham will be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 WouldI think that spending £4million on Marlon Pack is a good deal? Yep- definitely but not necessarily for Cardiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 19 minutes ago, Westcountry Robins said: £4m with £750k up front and a pay rise for Marlon. MA has had Tan Sri Vincent Tan over a barrel yet again! That’s £20m ish for Tomlin, Reid and Pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I've always liked Marlon and players like him. He's a bit like a fuel pump on a car. It just sits there and gets on with it's job. No one sees it unless they're looking really closely and it's not a part of the car people talk about or admire but, you can be sure if it's not running right then the car doesn't run either. And that was always the problem with Marlon, he was the type of player that got on with the job and when playing well was barely noticed. When he wasn't performing well or having an off game it became quite apparent. Time will tell if this is the right move for both club and player but I thank him for all the hard work in his years at the club and wish him all the best for the future (except when he's on the field against us of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I probably shouldn't be surprised, but I can't believe people actually thought we'd only got £750k for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 been reported cardiff are paying 4m for Marlon. if true no wonder we did not turn it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 In before the ketchup bottle and a question mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I heard 750k-1m up front plus add ons raising to 4m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 If confirmed, it transforms Massengo's fee in a minor gamble (8 millions spent, 4 regained). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 So what is our overall summer balance sheet? @Davefevsperhaps has it logged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, mozo said: So what is our overall summer balance sheet? @Davefevsperhaps has it logged? 12 Tillsons × 3 Fruit Markets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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