Jerseybean Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Info from a Baggies mad mate.... Be a good acquisition if you get him – still 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. https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-bristol-city-open-talks-to-sign-player-whos-recently-quit-west-brom/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Davefevs Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Still trying to find the angle on this one? Experience? Player-Coach? Downing / West Brom? Someone leaving? Ah well, nice to have some news / rumours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Still trying to find the angle on this one? Experience? Player-Coach? Downing / West Brom? Someone leaving? Ah well, nice to have some news / rumours! Probably a bit all of those added into it. Can see him playing the quarter back role if he was to come in. I’m still not sure on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Still trying to find the angle on this one? Experience? Player-Coach? Downing / West Brom? Someone leaving? Ah well, nice to have some news / rumours! I know it seems mad considering how many midfielders we've got. Maybe Deans going to play him in CB as some sort of masterstroke, he is over 6 foot. Honestly I've got no idea how he fits in if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 43 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Still trying to find the angle on this one? Experience? Player-Coach? Downing / West Brom? Someone leaving? Ah well, nice to have some news / rumours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 53 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Still trying to find the angle on this one? Experience? Player-Coach? Downing / West Brom? Someone leaving? Ah well, nice to have some news / rumours! How serious is Williams’ injury? Could be a short term solution to play if missing a couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, daored said: How serious is Williams’ injury? Could be a short term solution to play if missing a couple of months. From reading between the lines of Gregor’s update / presser today, Baker is the concern...not Williams. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 6 hours ago, marcofisher said: If we had Hunt at RWB and Brunt at LWB, I would hate to know what our next midfield signing would be called... Surely hes the ceo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Perhaps we are looking at Brunt as an LCB option? I know he is known as an attacker but had converted to a more central and defensive midfielder the last couple years. He is vastly experienced and professional. Being 6’2 helps too. Perhaps this is a position where he can extend his career Edit: see @RedRoss has mentioned that too. Honestly is the only way I see it making sense. Left foot and good on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Every year it seems as a club we look for this sort of player. Experience. Not a bad thing. So why the hell do we not look for that in a manager? Anyway not sure what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyjr Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Great player in his day but hes 35 ffs , engine gone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: From reading between the lines of Gregor’s update / presser today, Baker is the concern...not Williams. Fingers crossed. Williams & Walsh minor injuries but Baker more serious and hamstring pull hence interest in taking Mawson in loan from Fulham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 I think he's a bit on the old side- though he has played WB before of course. It's a pretty demanding role, wing back...feel you ideally need both of them under 30 and maybe say 21-28, as an optimum age range. Would be come to be cover? Likewise as an LCB in a back 3, that can be quite demanding but less so too- will a 35 year old carry the ball all that well and quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I think he's a bit on the old side- though he has played WB before of course. It's a pretty demanding role, wing back...feel you ideally need both of them under 30 and maybe say 21-28, as an optimum age range. Would be come to be cover? Likewise as an LCB in a back 3, that can be quite demanding but less so too- will a 35 year old carry the ball all that well and quickly. It’s weird how perceptions change - a decade ago we signed Paul Hartley as a key player in a CM role at 33/34. Now some are turning their noses up at a player only a year older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: It’s weird how perceptions change - a decade ago we signed Paul Hartley as a key player in a CM role at 33/34. Now some are turning their noses up at a player only a year older. We never had anything like the options available in midfield that we currently do though, I don't think anyone is doubting the players ability it just seems an odd signing given the current overload of midfield players we already have. If he does come in I think it will be as much for the experience / leadership he offers as anything else and could perhaps be a coaching role involved too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 20 hours ago, marcofisher said: If we had Hunt at RWB and Brunt at LWB, I would hate to know what our next midfield signing would be called... Robot Wars' house robot "Shunt"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 43 minutes ago, Dolman_Stand said: We never had anything like the options available in midfield that we currently do though, I don't think anyone is doubting the players ability it just seems an odd signing given the current overload of midfield players we already have. If he does come in I think it will be as much for the experience / leadership he offers as anything else and could perhaps be a coaching role involved too. I’m talking about the objection to his age - not where he’d fit in to the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 56 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I’m talking about the objection to his age - not where he’d fit in to the team Oh...understood, the example of Paul Hartley confused me though as he was still ability wise streets ahead of what we had at the time whereas I'm not sure thats the case with Brunt who wouldn't be coming in as a "key player". I don't have a problem with his age as such more so where does he fit into an already bloated midfield department, unless a couple go out i.e. Rowe, Szmodics and maybe one other its difficult to see the reason for signing him unless its a reaction to WIlliams being injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 GMac confirms we're in talk with him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 I'm wondering if short-term deal to cover for JW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki's soulmate Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 22 hours ago, Banjo Red said: Nope too old and will block the pathway of younger players. They can always walk round him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 16 hours ago, JoeAman08 said: Perhaps we are looking at Brunt as an LCB option? I know he is known as an attacker but had converted to a more central and defensive midfielder the last couple years. He is vastly experienced and professional. Being 6’2 helps too. Perhaps this is a position where he can extend his career Edit: see @RedRoss has mentioned that too. Honestly is the only way I see it making sense. Left foot and good on the ball. I was thinking the same, but he's never played that position as far as I can see - not to say that he couldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki's soulmate Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 2 hours ago, redsince1994 said: Robot Wars' house robot "Shunt"? Boris Johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: It’s weird how perceptions change - a decade ago we signed Paul Hartley as a key player in a CM role at 33/34. Now some are turning their noses up at a player only a year older. Hartley was excellent. Different position though. Am assuming Brunt would be signed as predominantly a wingback in my scenario- competition or cover? While I'm at it, we can also add Wilbraham as an excellent older addition. Just think certain positions require certain characteristics. Same reason I'd have tactical doubts about eg a high or even a medium line with an aging CB as part of it. Wingback is a very demanding position to play though. Just think you need a certain mix of speed and stamina and does Brunt still have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 I think Brunt would be a useful utility player for us, and I actually believe he could do a good job covering the LCB role if needed. He has a fantastic range of passing and never shirks a challenge from what I have seen of him. I don't think he would be a starter for us, but would come in and be a vocal leader in the dressing room and good to have around the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 26 minutes ago, AshtonRobin21 said: I don't think he would be a starter for us, but would come in and be a vocal leader in the dressing room and good to have around the club. I think this is what was said about Ashley Williams as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Major Isewater said: I think this is what was said about Ashley Williams as well. I see your Ashley Williams (NOT a euphemism!) and raise you Aaron Wilbraham ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Just now, CiderCraig said: I see your Ashley Williams (NOT a euphemism!) and raise you Aaron Wilbraham ! And Wade Elliott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransferForum Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Very likely to happen. Part of the Wasserman Agency who have close “links” to MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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