citywest30 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 22 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: I think it is reasonable to assume that if he was wearing City kit at Derby last evening, that he has already signed for us. I thought the same but then I saw this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 21 minutes ago, citywest30 said: I thought the same but then I saw this: They’ve just given him a freebie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Who have Major? Everton? I took the comment about finances to be with the player. If so we might not be able to meet his wage demands. The fact he Was wearing a City tracksuit is a good sign that he wants to join tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Write up on the Derby match in today’s Torygraph quotes LJ on Williams... ”his body fat is good. I told him ‘you are not on trial, but your hips are’” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 I think he's a good option. Don't underestimate the impact a seasoned pro can have off the pitch as part of the dressing room. Think Wilbraham and Elliot. People talking about his age, but the general focus on players under 24/25 only really applies if we're looking to sell them on. We're obviously not anticipating to make a huge profit on Ashley Williams so it doesn't apply here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 48 minutes ago, citywest30 said: Who have Major? Everton? I took the comment about finances to be with the player. If so we might not be able to meet his wage demands. The fact he Was wearing a City tracksuit is a good sign that he wants to join tho. The poor bloke’s unemployed, the club probably gave him an old pair of trainers and a cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: The poor bloke’s unemployed, the club probably gave him an old pair of trainers and a cup of tea. As he's OOC, he can't wear his old togs, so was lent some BCFC ones just to let him know we want him. I just hope they fit him and he will fit us, if signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Robbored said: City obviously need CB cover and LJ knows what he’s doing. Should Williams sign his vast experience will benefit the younger guys like TM in City's squad. Lets not forget that TM is still young and inexperienced at Championship level and it’s asking a lot to expect him to play and perform week in week out. It’s a lot of pressure and expectation on the lad. Williams would be a useful addition to the squad. Yep, agree, plus games against the likes of Cardiff and Millwall might be a case of horses for courses. As for ball playing - not in Webster’s class (who is) but a key part Swansea’s play from the back style and more than comfy on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 21, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, citywest30 said: I thought the same but then I saw this: That was his Radio Bristol interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Back three did an excellent job for the most part last night, and if we continue to play in that style someone like Williams would be very helpful. And dressing room leadership can’t be underestimated; the likes of Wade Elliot in our promotion season under Cotts was as important as any player, not just for his play but his role as a leader in the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 As has been said many times, unfortunately Baker gets injured and suspended at times. Taylor Moore is relatively inexperienced and may go through a sticky spell. If we wish to play three at the back we need Ashley Williams or someone similar to add depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Still not convinced this will definitely happen Surely Williams , with his International situation, will want to be promised plenty of game time , and is LJ likely to leave Baker out at present time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 I assume wages are the stumbling block at the moment. He was on £75k per week at Everton. I know at the moment he has no income but to drop from £75k to £15-20 ish takes some getting used to. (suspect he will also want a signing on fee and bonus for promotion etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: (suspect he will also want a signing on fee and bonus for promotion etc That's fine with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: That's fine with me! Will you be chipping in, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jin Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 55 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: I assume wages are the stumbling block at the moment. He was on £75k per week at Everton. I know at the moment he has no income but to drop from £75k to £15-20 ish takes some getting used to. (suspect he will also want a signing on fee and bonus for promotion etc) Also, is he looking for a longer contract than we are willing to offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonphil mk2 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Do we know what other options he has?? If you think about it, we are a good option for him. Good footballing side - he's used to playing out from the back near to Wales - not for all but him it is. genuine chance of game time. Suspensions and injuries will have to work hard to get into the side at present Improve his chances of getting back into the Welsh squad For us: experienced head which is a lacking leadership qualities been there seen it done it - that could help us at the business end of the season Hope he signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, ashtonphil mk2 said: Do we know what other options he has?? If you think about it, we are a good option for him. Good footballing side - he's used to playing out from the back near to Wales - not for all but him it is. genuine chance of game time. Suspensions and injuries will have to work hard to get into the side at present Improve his chances of getting back into the Welsh squad For us: experienced head which is a lacking leadership qualities been there seen it done it - that could help us at the business end of the season Hope he signs Good bullet points there . Are you LJ in disguise ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol red Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Hmmn... I am really unsure. Is the thinking offer Williams a deal until Jan and in meantime look to line up and sign a long term Webster replacement is Jan? I assume that Williams will want 12 month min deal to get back in Wales squad for Euro 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: Will you be chipping in, then? Already have with my season ticket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 If he's turning up in a City tracksuit he's not far off signing. You don't dress someone in your own kit and parade them round in full view of everyone if you're not confident they're going to join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 This 'close to Wales' thing is a tad misleading. Yes, he plays for Wales but he's from Wolverhampton, not the land of wooly mint Source leisure centres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayRed Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 BBC reporting that he’s expected to sign for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 42 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: This 'close to Wales' thing is a tad misleading. Yes, he plays for Wales but he's from Wolverhampton, not the land of wooly mint Source leisure centres. Probably hates Cardiff, so that’s a good sign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Ska Junkie said: This 'close to Wales' ........but he's from Wolverhampton, That's why he's keen to join us then - as a Black Country lad - we're the closest club to the Black Country Mecca that is Weston-super-Mare.......probably has a caravan at Brean already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Utility farm i beleive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roydo Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Everton fan by birth, City follower by residence here. He is terrible. Nuclear level terrible. Ask Stoke, not just Everton fans. And he will drain City with his wage demands. Unless the club sort him with a Carrol type contract at Newcastle. Which he wont accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Sir Geoff said: I assume wages are the stumbling block at the moment. He was on £75k per week at Everton. I know at the moment he has no income but to drop from £75k to £15-20 ish takes some getting used to. (suspect he will also want a signing on fee and bonus for promotion etc) Bottom line is as a free agent he wont get anywhere near his previous salary, and if he gets 20k a week hes a lucky lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roydo Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, Dolman Block B said: Bottom line is as a free agent he wont get anywhere near his previous salary, and if he gets 20k a week hes a lucky lad That will be £10 million lobbed in the river Avon mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, roydo said: That will be £10 million lobbed in the river Avon mate. Do your maths. If we pay him £20k a week (which we definitely won't) for a contact to the end of June, it will be about about £900K in total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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