Northern Red Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralRobin Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Top signing this. I did question whether we needed an additional centre mid with the quality we already had but if we did add I'm really glad it's Joe, a tough tackling, ever improving all round centre mid with over 100 championship games under his belt already. Here's a good video highlighting some of his key attributes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Finally some good news after last weeks shambles! A superb player and just what we need to replace Korey, even Brownhill. Played with Walsh in the Everton youth team, our new midfield perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 I know next to nothing about him, what style of player is he? Seems he'd have cost a decent amount, so perhaps there will be a bit more spending than the FFP doomsters and gloomsters seem to think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Quality, exactly what we needed. I am wondering if this means a midfielder will be leaving, if DH goes with 2 traditional CMs and a number 10 then someone is going to have their game time seriously reduced. Massengo loan? Nagy perm? Still think we are yet to see the best of Nagy. Could be Walsh for all we know if he isn’t willing to sign a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, WirralRobin said: Top signing this. I did question whether we needed an additional centre mid with the quality we already had but if we did add I'm really glad it's Joe, a tough tackling, ever improving all round centre mid with over 100 championship games under his belt already. Here's a good video highlighting some of his key attributes. @Phileas Fogg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I know next to nothing about him, what style of player is he? Seems he'd have cost a decent amount, so perhaps there will be a bit more spending than the FFP doomsters and gloomsters seem to think I've seen £2m being touted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, marcofisher said: Quality, exactly what we needed. I am wondering if this means a midfielder will be leaving, if DH goes with 2 traditional CMs and a number 10 then someone is going to have their game time seriously reduced. Massengo loan? Nagy perm? Still think we are yet to see the best of Nagy. Could be Walsh for all we know if he isn’t willing to sign a new deal. I’m hoping this is just Korey’s replacement. Walsh and Morrell should be in and around the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: I've seen £2m being touted He had a relegation release clause according to wigan fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 21 minutes ago, CheddarReds said: Yes they did. New kit looks amazing! Think it'll look class in red and white too. Worth the wait. Emblazoned with Mansion Bet, yes wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Fantastic signing. Good replacement for Korey and hopefully will help us go the next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, cityexile said: Hate to be ‘that guy’, but anyone shed any light on him? People seem pretty pleased and I assume reading comments a pretty well thought of DM/CM? There has been a lot of people touting him over in the transfer forum in previous windows. Likes a tackle apparently, which I am a little unsure about in the modern game, but played alongside Liam Walsh in Everton’s youth team. No outstanding injury issues, but may pick up a few bookings and suspensions, just as well we have cover maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Just now, Portland Bill said: Emblazoned with Mansion Bet, yes wonderful Don't cry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I've seen £2m being touted Seems a bargain seeing we nearly spent that much on Gustav Engvall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: I’m hoping this is just Korey’s replacement. Walsh and Morrell should be in and around the first team. I 100% agree, and for me Williams and Walsh are probably the best 2 we have. We still probably have 1 centre mid too many though, so interesting to see what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Lots of envious glances from fans of other clubs. Boro fans in particular seem to think it's one that they've missed out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, TBW said: Don't cry about it. Don’t be concerned, I won’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: There has been a lot of people touting him over in the transfer forum in previous windows. Likes a tackle apparently, which I am a little unsure about in the modern game, but played alongside Liam Walsh in Everton’s youth team. No outstanding injury issues, but may pick up a few bookings and suspensions, just as well we have cover maybe. Ta. Fair bit about him from our sages in the Transfer Forum ‘Wigan players’ thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralRobin Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I've seen £2m being touted Absolute bargain! I'm very confident he will be worth at least double that in a couple of years, great work from Ashton and co, especially with prem clubs linked over last couple of days too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Good signing well done City. Gets stuck in just what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br 1st ol Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Very concerned about this signing. No mention from Ashton about Joe being a really great human... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 We must have high hopes for him giving him a 4 year contract. Don't know much about him so look forward to seeing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagon Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Super said: We must have high hopes for him giving him a 4 year contract. Don't know much about him so look forward to seeing him. He's got a loan to get through first with GJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralRobin Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 This from Wigan fans on twitter bodes very well! The thought of him and Walsh in centre mid together recreating their Everton youth days is mouthwatering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 6ft 1 as well. Good to have some height alongside Walsh and Morrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Just now, WirralRobin said: This from a Wigan fan on twitter bodes very well! Exactly what we need. Take a bit of pressure of the defense. Been years now that anyone with a bit of physicality can just waltz through our midfield. I would like to see some more of Nagy with a battling DM next to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: There has been a lot of people touting him over in the transfer forum in previous windows. Likes a tackle apparently, which I am a little unsure about in the modern game, but played alongside Liam Walsh in Everton’s youth team. No outstanding injury issues, but may pick up a few bookings and suspensions, just as well we have cover maybe. Yep, Williams and Walsh played together in midfield for the Everton youth team which Walsh captained to become PL2 Champions in 16/17. Very encouraging signing and you'd imagine a positive one regarding Walsh's own future at AG - presumably Walsh will have been asked about the move by his old mate, and put in a good word for City, so perhaps Walsh has been convinced that under DH he has a major role to play at AG going forward. I hope so, and even more enthused about Williams' signing if that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralRobin Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, redsince1994 said: Exactly what we need. Take a bit of pressure of the defense. Been years now that anyone with a bit of physicality can just waltz through our midfield. I would like to see some more of Nagy with a battling DM next to him. Yep agree completely! Can see him getting the best out of Nagy and even Massengo or Morrell too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 36 minutes ago, cityexile said: Hate to be ‘that guy’, but anyone shed any light on him? People seem pretty pleased and I assume reading comments a pretty well thought of DM/CM? A really good player. I liked the look of him versus us. Although that isn’t a good barometer! Happy with this for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 32 minutes ago, WirralRobin said: Top signing this. I did question whether we needed an additional centre mid with the quality we already had but if we did add I'm really glad it's Joe, a tough tackling, ever improving all round centre mid with over 100 championship games under his belt already. Here's a good video highlighting some of his key attributes. I think this sums up how I feel now. I too questioned whether we needed another midfielder, but as others pointed out his height and tough tackling does bring something different. Given the market we're playing in since the pandemic he appears to be the best available, certainly the best value for money. Welcome Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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