reddogkev Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Big mistake to sell Brownhill, he is a vital component of our team, and is worth goals, energy, commitment and drive. I am surprised we didn't wait to the Summer for this. Why would you sell a top player when pushing for the play offs? Can't understand the people on here saying it's no big deal as we have plenty of cover in midfield - well I don't agree, we don't have anyone else like Josh. I am gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Sorry to see him go, good luck fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 7 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Big mistake to sell Brownhill, he is a vital component of our team, and is worth goals, energy, commitment and drive. I am surprised we didn't wait to the Summer for this. Why would you sell a top player when pushing for the play offs? Can't understand the people on here saying it's no big deal as we have plenty of cover in midfield - well I don't agree, we don't have anyone else like Josh. I am gutted. Because it got us a player we have been missing since afoboe got injured we needed a striker more then we needed brownhill we also would of lost him in the summer for a lot less then what we were paid yesterday ontop of that it’s an area of the pitch we’ve actually still got strength and depth iit makes perfect football and business sense it also means we are less constricted by ffp this window and the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: I must confess that I often wondered what the big fuss was , he never seemed to excel at anything but seemed to be a ‘ water carrier ‘. This season , in particular he has started to shine which evidently resulted in interest from higher placed clubs . It’s something I’ve been trying to put my finger on. I feel a wee bit emotional, the support on Twitter is exceptional and so many of our younger fans connected with him. Its like one of your children has achieved something, it’s pride I guess. But again to your point, it’s difficult to pinpoint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 17 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Big mistake to sell Brownhill, he is a vital component of our team, and is worth goals, energy, commitment and drive. I am surprised we didn't wait to the Summer for this. Why would you sell a top player when pushing for the play offs? Can't understand the people on here saying it's no big deal as we have plenty of cover in midfield - well I don't agree, we don't have anyone else like Josh. I am gutted. City could not stand in his way when a PL club came calling. If they did then you’d have one unhappy player with his head turned. Good move for all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Josh, All the best as you move forward in your career. Been a stalwart in this team for a number of years and provided some memorable moments. COYRs! (And Burnley as long as we arent playing them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 26 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Big mistake to sell Brownhill, he is a vital component of our team, and is worth goals, energy, commitment and drive. I am surprised we didn't wait to the Summer for this. Why would you sell a top player when pushing for the play offs? Can't understand the people on here saying it's no big deal as we have plenty of cover in midfield - well I don't agree, we don't have anyone else like Josh. I am gutted. Quite simply so we could get Wells in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Good luck Josh, a model pro, you will be missed. You deserve this move, we will all watch your progress in the Prem closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Robin Wood said: Fair play Josh move to a big club good luck 51 minutes ago, Red Exile said: Best of luck Josh. Fine player. Going to a great club. I prefer the latter description of Burnley over the former. I think Burnley are a small-ish club in a big division. I think Burnley achieve great things, despite not being a big club (Burnley are not a big club in the Championship, let alone the PL). I think Burnley are a great example and inspiration for what can be achieved by clubs who are not big. Clubs like us. They are reason for us to remain hopeful as they help themselves to one of our better players (but not a great player. He's not that big either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 My lasting memory of Josh will be seeing him outside of the ground, a few weeks into the season, soon after he had signed. He pulled up to the car park entrance behind the Atyeo stand, and the barrier was down. A security guard came up to him and Josh lowered the car window. Clearly the security guard didn't know him. I was out of earshot, so couldn't hear what was said. I saw Josh smile and mouth "Brownhill". The security guard looked at the names on his list, and then promptly raised the barrier. "Thankyou" Josh replied politely, as he drove through. There was no look of dismay from Josh during this exchange, no rolling of eyes, or any hint of the "don't you know who I am attitude" that might have come from less humble individuals. Top Man Josh, all the best for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, reddogkev said: Big mistake to sell Brownhill, he is a vital component of our team, and is worth goals, energy, commitment and drive. I am surprised we didn't wait to the Summer for this. Why would you sell a top player when pushing for the play offs? Can't understand the people on here saying it's no big deal as we have plenty of cover in midfield - well I don't agree, we don't have anyone else like Josh. I am gutted. Because it suited us and it suited Josh. Sometimes you don’t have a choice, sometimes the choice is easy even if reluctant. It also sends the message to our players that although we strive to progress we won’t stand in the way of their careers. Work hard and be rewarded, although not always with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Moments of Pleasure said: I prefer the latter description of Burnley over the former. I think Burnley are a small-ish club in a big division. I think Burnley achieve great things, despite not being a big club (Burnley are not a big club in the Championship, let alone the PL). I think Burnley are a great example and inspiration for what can be achieved by clubs who are not big. Clubs like us. They are reason for us to remain hopeful as they help themselves to one of our better players (but not a great player. He's not that big either). I think Burnley are very Josh. Nothing flash, not trying to be anything they aren’t. They aren’t the best but you can’t not like them either. Both of them are solid and stready. A great club for him I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Robin Wood said: Fair play Josh move to a big club good luck Wouldn't exactly call them a big club but I get where you're coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, DT The Optimist said: March of the day will be of interest again to see how he gets on playing week in week out against the top teams, if selected of course Should be a walk in the park for him then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, reddogkev said: Big mistake to sell Brownhill, he is a vital component of our team, and is worth goals, energy, commitment and drive. I am surprised we didn't wait to the Summer for this. Why would you sell a top player when pushing for the play offs? Can't understand the people on here saying it's no big deal as we have plenty of cover in midfield - well I don't agree, we don't have anyone else like Josh. I am gutted. We had no choice. 10m now or 7m in the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Jerseybean said: That is weird! Not really, looks like the clause was only if he got to the final year of his contract. Clever deal by Josh / his agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 4 hours ago, mozo said: Your source was bang on mate! Interesting that Burnley's interest was first reported back before Christmas so presumably conversations were being had for some time. Perhaps the summer clause was known about in the game long before we caught wind? Yes he’s always good with info, but I don’t push. My understanding it was interest plural, but the Burnley tie up made a win-win all round due to the Afobi/Nkethia situations. I wouldn’t pretend to know anything about fee clauses, or how they work in individual cases, however in a case like this its still a matter of the best deal and this made sense for all parties. Weighing up of the value of what used to be called a make weight signing is down to the clubs....But Wells is some makeweight! Today is a big day. I am not convinced on anything as MA has his work cut out. Incomings and outgoing still very possible I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Good luck Josh. You seem like a level headed lad and I doubt you`d have gone if you didn`t think it was the right thing to do at this point in your career. As others have said, you`re one I`ll watch with interest in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Best of luck Josh thank you for all your time at City, will look at your career with intrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Moments of Pleasure said: I prefer the latter description of Burnley over the former. I think Burnley are a small-ish club in a big division. I think Burnley achieve great things, despite not being a big club (Burnley are not a big club in the Championship, let alone the PL). I think Burnley are a great example and inspiration for what can be achieved by clubs who are not big. Clubs like us. They are reason for us to remain hopeful as they help themselves to one of our better players (but not a great player. He's not that big either). Twice winners of the top division, FA Cup winners once and twice Charity Shield winners. Runners up in the first division twice and FA Cup twice also. One of the founding league members and only about 10 seasons ever at the level that is now League 2. Historically much bigger than us, with 3 major honours to our 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 30/01/2020 at 10:14, RedDave said: Blimey I hope not. Smith doing all the work in midfield on his own?! Madness if we line up like that Been plenty of teams who go about it the same way, just requires the strikers to do a lot of pressuring from the front. It's dangerous I agree but there are plenty of teams who turn the screw constantly to prevent the opposition from ever getting any momentum, we tend to do the opposite, sit back, soak it up and counter, we genuinely need to be able to take the game to the opposition too. I'd also like to see a 4-4-1-1 with Fammy playing the deeper striker, Elliasson and Pato on the wings with Massengo and Smith sitting deeper so when we attack it could change to a 4-2-2-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 The open letter was a nice touch from Josh, nearly as nice a touch as his late winner against Charlton https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/josh-brownhill-pens-open-letter-3796880 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Love Josh, and its OK he goes with my blessing, like Joe, Lloyd, Bobby and to an extent Tammy i'm proud of them as a loving parent would be, sad to see them go but only wish them the very best. I knew and accept this would happen, and you know what it's fine, its what SL decided 10 yrs ago as the direction he wanted to take the club backed by fans, focus on youth, develop players, improve off the pitch, and one day, once we reach the promised land we may get to keep them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 46 minutes ago, Spike said: Been plenty of teams who go about it the same way, just requires the strikers to do a lot of pressuring from the front. It's dangerous I agree but there are plenty of teams who turn the screw constantly to prevent the opposition from ever getting any momentum, we tend to do the opposite, sit back, soak it up and counter, we genuinely need to be able to take the game to the opposition too. I'd also like to see a 4-4-1-1 with Fammy playing the deeper striker, Elliasson and Pato on the wings with Massengo and Smith sitting deeper so when we attack it could change to a 4-2-2-2. Who are these teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 59 minutes ago, Spike said: Been plenty of teams who go about it the same way, just requires the strikers to do a lot of pressuring from the front. It's dangerous I agree but there are plenty of teams who turn the screw constantly to prevent the opposition from ever getting any momentum, we tend to do the opposite, sit back, soak it up and counter, we genuinely need to be able to take the game to the opposition too. I'd also like to see a 4-4-1-1 with Fammy playing the deeper striker, Elliasson and Pato on the wings with Massengo and Smith sitting deeper so when we attack it could change to a 4-2-2-2. Millwall’s 343 was one that pressed from their front 3 and WBs, especially Romeo, very high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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