Banjo Island Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Just looked at some vids of his loads of goals from outside of box plenty of freekicks smashed in from distance to a quality signing the squad looks to have a real good balance of youth and experience really starting to feel energized for the start of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsontour Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Many years ago, I sat on the gantry commentating on City for a few years. Over that period there was one player that we never got, who I always felt would make a huge difference, Graham Kavanagh, both when at Stoke and when at Cardiff...someone that always ran midfield, whoever he was against and whoever was beside him. I think Brunt could well be the Kavanagh we need. Here’s hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Baggies fans seem to think he's got plenty left to offer at this level. Potentially great mentor to to our kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 With the likes of Williams, Martin, Mawson and now Brunt..... We might not be nice old Bristol City anymore.... Good characters coming in who will certainly put up a fight. You need that to be successful and I often wonder if that’s been our downfall over the last few seasons. Very good window on paper so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 minute ago, redsontour said: Many years ago, I sat on the gantry commentating on City for a few years. Over that period there was one player that we never got, who I always felt would make a huge difference, Graham Kavanagh, both when at Stoke and when at Cardiff...someone that always ran midfield, whoever he was against and whoever was beside him. I think Brunt could well be the Kavanagh we need. Here’s hoping. youre not roger malone are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 minute ago, redsontour said: Many years ago, I sat on the gantry commentating on City for a few years. Over that period there was one player that we never got, who I always felt would make a huge difference, Graham Kavanagh, both when at Stoke and when at Cardiff...someone that always ran midfield, whoever he was against and whoever was beside him. I think Brunt could well be the Kavanagh we need. Here’s hoping. Kavanagh was quality. Always wanted him in a city shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: Kavanagh was quality. Always wanted him in a city shirt. He could certainly make you feel good. Ah sorry - wrong Kavanagh. As you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 I’ve been onboard with all the signings so far but this one I cant understand unless we have a CM leaving or Brunt is happy to come as a utility man that may not play much? Either that or Walsh won’t sign a new deal and is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Brunty got the whiff of a winner about him give him the captains armband its our year holden lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Very good player for years particularly at this level but don’t think he’ll offer too much for us now. That being said it’s a good head to have about the place and should offer decent enough cover for Dasilva. Would be good to get Rowe off the wage bill now as they’re both a bit too similar for my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Someone dragged this thread up on Twitter. Brunt has a history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Aaron-Bcfc said: Very good player for years particularly at this level but don’t think he’ll offer too much for us now. That being said it’s a good head to have about the place and should offer decent enough cover for Dasilva. Would be good to get Rowe off the wage bill now as they’re both a bit too similar for my liking. Except that Brunt has 3 promotions to the Premier League and 269 Premier League appearances. But I think you are right - Brunt can play a number of positions and may well take the place of Rowe, not that I'm advocating Rowe leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 32 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Next signing is being announced at Days Rd tip. All depends on their number though... Odds one day, evens the next don't forget!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 33 minutes ago, BigTone said: Must own up to never hearing of him before Surely this a Whoosh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 minute ago, bcfc01 said: Except that Brunt has 3 promotions to the Premier League and 269 Premier League appearances. But I think you are right - Brunt can play a number of positions and may well take the place of Rowe, not that I'm advocating Rowe leaves. Absolutely, I think Brunt is an upgrade on him. But in terms of positions they cover and the way they play there isn’t too much dissimilarity. I know Rowe filled in at centre back on the weekend but I’d be very surprised if that was to ever materialise in the league. Holden stated earlier that the midfield needs stripping down so it seems an obvious choice to me to try and shift Rowe on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Whenever I’ve watched us against WBA I’ve always longed for a midfielder like Chris Brunt . Thought we had a similar player in Gary O’neil , pity that didn’t work out . Brunt could be invaluable for joe Morrell and massengo for a year , especially. just a feeling but we might off load Nagy now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Just got a text off another WBA mate: ”bagged yourself a worldie there mate. I ******* love him!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Delighted by this signing and indeed by all our incomings this window, well done to all concerned. Hope that we can also welcome Steven S on loan soon. A mate, who is a big Baggies fan, told me he still has loads to offer. Best passer of the ball in the team and a fantastic free kick. Perhaps not the marauding left winger he used to be but we have been playing him in centre midfield in ‘quarter back’ role and he is great – maybe won’t last every game but a good sub or at least a half. Brunt’s experience and leadership qualities will be invaluable. Anticipate a number of outgoings over the coming weeks, it wouldn’t surprise me to see Sam S, KP, NE and COD departing. They are, I think, all going to struggle to feature regularly enough. Our squad is IMO now considerably stronger than when Deano took over, I’m really looking forward to seeing how things actually work out this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Fordy62 said: Just got a text off another WBA mate: ”bagged yourself a worldie there mate. I ******* love him!” Bit weird really - we get players in and, with the exception of Mawson who has mixed comments due to his injury etc, the comments from their supporters on their forums and social media have been almost unanimous in saying they'll miss the player. We usually get arseholes telling us we've had a donkey sign for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Great player to have in big games and for coming on to close games out I think. Will be good for our young midfielders to learn stuff from as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Had/have my reservations about Holden being given the job, but this signing along with Williams, Martin and Mason is definitely the type of players that we have been missing recently- Streetwise, clever and very definitely not pushovers! Kudos to Holden, Simpson and Downing! Welcome to City Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 52 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: Is it safe to say Eliasson is done at BCFC then? Goodbye Niclas, goodbye KP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Taz said: Had/have my reservations about Holden being given the job, but this signing along with Williams, Martin and Mason is definitely the type of players that we have been missing recently- Streetwise, clever and very definitely not pushovers! Kudos to Holden, Simpson and Downing! Welcome to City Chris! The acquisition big these very old,, experienced codgers??... Ambition??... To ensure we don't get relegated if things turn sour.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Very good player but as you would expect at his age his pace and mobility have deteriorated significantly, that's fine but will either used as someone to close out games or will need pace and runners around him. Great experience and leadership to add to the squad, may even be touted to move into a coaching role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Initially a bit disappointed with this signing, but hopefully he’ll assist the development of Walsh, Morrell, Massengo and Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 I’m with everyone else on this - a great signing, but it must mean we could now field an entire team of midfield players. It obviously means that several of the fringe players have got to go, but which ones? In the current circumstances City may have to offload players at a price that would have been regarded as unacceptable last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, redapple said: Initially a bit disappointed with this signing, but hopefully he’ll assist the development of Walsh, Morrell, Massengo and Williams. That's why he came here. He knows he wont play all the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Just now, pongo88 said: I’m with everyone else on this - a great signing, but it must mean we could now field an entire team of midfield players. It obviously means that several of the fringe players have got to go, but which ones? In the current circumstances City may have to offload players at a price that would have been regarded as unacceptable last season. Szmodics , Palmer, O’dowda, Eliasson , adelukan leaves us with. Williams, brunt, Morrell, Walsh , wiemann, pato , Nagy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 My initial thoughts is a Brian Tinnion copycat in his twilight years when we moved him inside and he used to spray passes all over the place. A pleasure to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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