Harry Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, Bassomylord said: Depends on the % of wages we are paying. Zero chance it will be 100% Even at 50% it’s still bloody expensive and well above our average wage. Has anyone at Ashton Gate seen our latest accounts??? Laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Has a good right boot on him & solid penalty taker, doesn’t mind a header either but never uses his left foot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 This makes zero sense. I’m hoping it’s not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassomylord Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, Harry said: Even at 50% it’s still bloody expensive and well above our average wage. Has anyone at Ashton Gate seen our latest accounts??? Laughable. Who said it was 20%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bassomylord said: Who said it was 20%? No one. I’m unsure what your line of questioning is? If we’re paying 20% (8k per week) then it looks better but is still an unnecessary expense. Highly doubt we’d be paying as little as 20% though, aren’t you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I simply refuse to believe this. FFS. Where do we have the most cover? Midfield. The only thing stopping offering Walsh a contract is finances and we’re all set to sign the biggest championship prima-donna In history who’s hardly gonna come cheap. Brilliant. City don’t have much cover in midfield Fordy. Palmer, Nagy, Massengo, Vyner (only recently) Bakinson and who else? One or two injuries /suspensions and the cupboard pretty bare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Can we stop talking about it and hopefully it will all just go away. Don’t know why I started the damn thread... it certainly wasn’t for people to add fuel to the fire! FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotRoyal Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Lansbury fits our requirements perfectly high salary tick An area we have lots of players. tick injury prone tick 30 and over tick not played for sometime tick inconsistent performances. tick not wanted by selling club. tick Sounds like just the player we need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenners Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 38 minutes ago, ciderwithtommy said: If, and it’s a big if, we don’t bring in a left back then how can anyone be happy with this? Because what does us not signing a left back have to do with us signing a proven quality midfielder that's an upgrade on everything we have in said position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralRobin Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, Robbored said: City don’t have much cover in midfield Fordy. Palmer, Nagy, Massengo, Vyner (only recently) Bakinson and who else? One or two injuries /suspensions and the cupboard pretty bare. Paterson and Joe Williams back in training now. Williams obviously got 45 mins under his belt at the weekend and you have to hope Walsh will be back in next couple of months too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderwithtommy Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Lenners said: Because what does us not signing a left back have to do with us signing a proven quality midfielder that's an upgrade on everything we have in said position? Yeah I’m not too sure at all - maybe, just maybe, it’s because our ceo just did a round of media pleading poverty, and then rather than using what surely must be a tight budget to sign a player in an area we have no actual specific players to play in, say left back, we sign an injury prone over thirty on a massive wage in an area we have cover and players coming back from injury? just a thought though. Not sure why I needed to join the dots for you to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassomylord Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, Harry said: No one. I’m unsure what your line of questioning is? If we’re paying 20% (8k per week) then it looks better but is still an unnecessary expense. Highly doubt we’d be paying as little as 20% though, aren’t you? No I think it would be maximum 20% as Ashton won't fork out for those wages during this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankhead12345 Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Really dont get why bringing a proven championship midfielder in, that would provide a new level of competition for places is a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenners Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, ciderwithtommy said: Yeah I’m not too sure at all - maybe, just maybe, it’s because our ceo just did a round of media pleading poverty, and then rather than using what surely must be a tight budget to sign a player in an area we have no actual specific players to play in, say left back, we sign an injury prone over thirty on a massive wage in an area we have cover and players coming back from injury? just a thought though. Not sure why I needed to join the dots for you to be honest Tommy, our manager doesn't want a left back evidently. It's not because of a lack of finance, otherwise we wouldn't be sanctioning this deal. There are many cheaper options out there. Not sure why I needed to join the dots for you, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludge Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 I’m confused. On transfer threads we have ample midfield options. On the match day threads our midfield is non existent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderwithtommy Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lenners said: Tommy, our manager doesn't want a left back evidently. It's not because of a lack of finance, otherwise we wouldn't be sanctioning this deal. There are many cheaper options out there. Not sure why I needed to join the dots for you, to be honest. Crazy - not wanting a left back, as in not one, specialist fit left back, but go after another midfielder - wow. It makes you happy tho so it’s all good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenners Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, ciderwithtommy said: Crazy - not wanting a left back, as in not one, specialist fit left back, but go after another midfielder - wow. It makes you happy tho so it’s all good Vent your anger at Holden then, it's his choice. Doesn't mean Lansbury isn't a good signing because Holden doesn't want a left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 According to GmG it may be a permanent contract, with Villa releasing him early. That would be crazy imo but surely MA is smarter than this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderwithtommy Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lenners said: Vent your anger at Holden then, it's his choice. Doesn't mean Lansbury isn't a good signing because Holden doesn't want a left back. Nah mate, I’m calling your post out for being happy with it. Will call dean later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenners Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Just now, ciderwithtommy said: Nah mate, I’m calling your post out for being happy with it. Will call dean later I'll bump this thread in a couple of months then, should be a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: According to GmG it may be a permanent contract, with Villa releasing him early. That would be crazy imo but surely MA is smarter than this? If this is the case then no wonder Walsh wants to go. We can't offer him a contract but can Lansbury.... hmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Doesn’t make much sense to me either really but perhaps means Holden can play the formation he wants for the rest of the season? There is a hell of a championship player in there but has been rarely seen for the past 2-3 seasons. Will he be a motivated 30 year old who wants the last 4-5 years of his career competing at a high level or is he content getting another, say 2.5 year deal, and drifting in and out of contention? No doubt if we get a motivated Lansbury we get a top championship player but that is a massive “if.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, tin said: If that's your opinion, fine, but the last five permanent signings we’ve made (according to Transfermarkt) were: Mariappa - 34 - signed November 2020 Brunt - 36 - signed September 2020 Martin - 32 - September 2020 Williams - 23 - August 2020 Wells - 30 - January 2020. The average age of the last five permanent signings we’ve made - 31. It appears that we are adopting the same policy with players that we are with the head coach... promote youth from within, but surround them with veterans of the game. It's like we've given up on players in their prime, hence bye bye Fam! 52 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I simply refuse to believe this. FFS. Where do we have the most cover? Midfield. The only thing stopping offering Walsh a contract is finances and we’re all set to sign the biggest championship prima-donna In history who’s hardly gonna come cheap. Brilliant. I don't like it either. Brunt should have taught us a lesson. Also how are Bakinson and Massengo going to get minutes with Williams and Lansbury joining Nagy, Palmer and Paterson as midfield options?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Someone off if this is true surely? Can't be Walsh, the club have repeatedly, and very recently, maintained he's still injured. Ruled out now for the season perhaps? Surprise departure on the cards then, or Lansbury's wages being covered by incoming fee for Fammy? Can't see how else we can afford it in an area we are fairly well stocked - a very curious signing nobody would have predicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 14 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: Villa fans are not generally known for showing any love for our club but given the number of their fans saying "take him, he's shit" or words to that effect, it doesn't suggest it would be a quality signing. Also, it looks like he's spent the best part of the last 5 or 6 years in the treatment room. That's the last thing we need. Injury prone, 30 years old and not played more than 10 games in a season for over 4 years. No thanks. Injury prone a typical Ashton and Bristol City signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 22 minutes ago, ciderwithtommy said: Crazy - not wanting a left back, as in not one, specialist fit left back, but go after another midfielder - wow. It makes you happy tho so it’s all good Could it be that we are also in for a left back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludge Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, DaveF said: Could it be that we are also in for a left back? No. We only sign players where there has been an established rumour beforehand - just like the signing of Connor Wickham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 52 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Can we stop talking about it and hopefully it will all just go away. Don’t know why I started the damn thread... it certainly wasn’t for people to add fuel to the fire! FFS. Go and have a sit down pal - you're working yourself into an early grave. For what little it's worth - with no knowledge of the finances just looking at the player - I think it's a decent signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, sludge said: No. We only sign players where there has been an established rumour beforehand - just like the signing of Connor Wickham. Very good point, we can put that one to bed then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Interesting one. I suppose you could say it's a replacement for Brunt but perhaps someone is off, Massengo on a Champ loan maybe? Good player. Not sure what's happened to him at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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