The hand of RO'D Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Sod what the Leicester fans think, most of them are up their own arses living in the past and need to be knocked down a peg or two (which thank God has started to happen now the season has started and they have had some bad results). Id much rather read the palace fans perspectives than listen to any of their dross, atleast with palace, their fans know where their team is now instead of living on past glory. As people have said lets judge him OURSELVES. Im sure NO United fan would of rated Forlan after that dreadful season in the PL, now hes one of the best strikers in Spain, players adapt and feel more comfortable at different clubs. Im looking forward to seeing what this lad can do myself... BUT Keef PLEASE PLEASE dont stop, one signing wont make us good, we need to press on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Remember McAllister was the worst player to play for Hearts ever... Add in Adebola at Coventry and McIndoe at Wolves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Remember McAllister was the worst player to play for Hearts ever... Blimey, there's stiff competition for that title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderArmyy Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Also Elliot was the worst player to ever play in a Millwall shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSY RED2 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 And Spence was apparently rubbish when on loan at S****horpe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Left back in, great stuff. Very keen to see him play over the next few months. That's been a problem position IMO since league one days, I hope if this guy does well there's at least the possibility of making it permanent. Don't particularly care what other fans think of a player they've had on loan briefly, there can be lots of different factors in how well a player does at any club, best to wait and see him play over a number of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I bet Riaz is off having a sex wee - A LB signed???? Quelle surprise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Brilliant post from Greg. Nice to see an intelligent supporter of another side on here. I think the fact that Millen has subbed Jamie Mac in 4 of our 5 league games meant a LB was always going to arrive this week, especially if the rumours that Nathan Baker of Villa was lined up before he got sent off for their ressies was true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_cpfc Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks for taking the time to post. Sounds like most youth players from the prem in that he has potential to improve, just needs games and support. Seems your here, how is your squad shaping up and how do you think you will fair this season? Is your inexperienced manager improving on what he took over last year and looking like he's going to make the grade etc etc ? Our squad is OK, since administration we've really needed to strengthen, and gradually we're doing that, generally with 'bargain' signings or free transfers. Also, we've got loads of youngsters in and around the squad which is great to see, and will hopefully earn us a fair bit of dosh in the future (unless we somehow reach the promised land). Team spirit seems to be extremely high as well at the moment, so credit Freedman with that. Sean Scannell seems to be coming into his own, Glenn Murray looks quality, Owen Garvan seems reborn, Wilfried Zaha has immense talent, Jonathan Parr seems an unbelievably good signing for £200k... just hopeful at this stage really. I think we'll end up mid-table, which I would be delighted with really, anything that shows progress and means we're not biting our nails come the last few games of the season. Anything above mid-table is a bonus. Dougie is definitely improving things, and gradually the style of play is changing as we get better with defending and more players come back from injury. He, and the new owners, want to build the club up gradually rather than just spend loads of money on a huge gamble, something previous chairmen are guilty of. Away performances (the tactics mainly) are still quite depressing and negative though, but now we've won an away game (finally) we'll hopefully start to see some change in our away tactics (as with the home performances). How do you think you're going to fare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 City have agreed to sign Manchester City defender Ryan McGivern on a season-long loan deal, subject to the player passing a medical. Great. We only got Macca in lb. Spence and now McGivern its good. Wilson have played well and then we have Nyataga and Fonts. Carey, Edwards and Ribbs. Stewart and Hunt. Many defenders and 2 good goalkepers. Hopefully the defence is sorted out in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Montana Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Any link to say the deal is definitely complete ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 City have agreed to sign Manchester City defender Ryan McGivern on a season-long loan deal, subject to the player passing a medical. Is McGivern irish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 i see he's in the northern ireland squad for their next two games. I also find it a bit odd that he didn't go back to Palace on loan as they wanted him. Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to the rhythm Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I think I fit into that category. Here's what Leicester fans have to say about him (he was on loan there last season) - not good http://www.foxestalk...showtopic=75212 He sounds like Nicky Hunt all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Risk Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks for the info Greg_PCFC, always nice to have some real, unbiased observation. I agree, players get on better in some clubs than others, let's hope he fits in and plays a stormer! He can't be all bad if he's still in the NI squad and kept on at MC? Let's allow him the opportunity to prove himself! Sproule played for NI, not a great benchmark im afraid, but new blood, hope the lad does well and is a good as caulker and spence have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I don't like his hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Looks good to me. International, young, play and centre half or full back....and who knows he could be the next Caulker? I hope so, It would be nice to gain a reputations as a club that can bring through up and comming youth/young players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I may be wrong, but from the looks of it some Leicester fans thought he'd be a good centre-back, and when he played there for Palace it proved true. @ RMLF - Looking at the line-up on BBC for the Peterborough game, he played left-back there, assuming they played 4 across the back. Yeah, that's pretty much what I read into it. However, he's still going to provide better cover at LB than Woolford (he has tried his hardest when played there, but obviously not natural to him). Maybe Millen did only have scope for one more player, so needed the versatility of someone like McGivern? I wouldn't be that surprised if we did move on Stewart now though, as we have plenty of cover for the central positions (Wilson, Nyatanga, Fonts, Carey and now this guy). The medical should be straight forward hopefully, so welcome to the club Mr McGivern. Also, interesting to see that he recently signed a new contract at MCFC, so he can't be too bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Remember McAllister was the worst player to play for Hearts ever... No that was Lee Johnson. Get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabio Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Yeah, that's pretty much what I read into it. However, he's still going to provide better cover at LB than Woolford (he has tried his hardest when played there, but obviously not natural to him). Maybe Millen did only have scope for one more player, so needed the versatility of someone like McGivern? I wouldn't be that surprised if we did move on Stewart now though, as we have plenty of cover for the central positions (Wilson, Nyatanga, Fonts, Carey and now this guy). The medical should be straight forward hopefully, so welcome to the club Mr McGivern. Also, interesting to see that he recently signed a new contract at MCFC, so he can't be too bad! Agree total man city would not extend his contract if didn't have potential, maybe the next caulker and who cares what Leicester fans think, they also think there getting Maynard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Sure he played against us at selhurst Park when we won with the Iwelumo goal. Could not mistake that haircut. He's big and decent. Who gives one what those jealous Leicester cretins. think. Well done Milly and Wiggle ........................... (Tin hats ready here come the keyboard gladiators .....................................) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 It would be nice to gain a reputations as a club that can bring through up and comming youth/young players. Agree - if only though we could do it with our own players rather than on behalf of other teams....Not to knock this as anything other than a good move, but not in the longer term benefits of the club clearly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwayBelieves Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 This sounds good boys! I still hope Millen signs a couple more! Otherwise transfer deadline day be a bore! Also i want a midfielder in our team who actually plays football, i like midfielders we got just somebody who likes to ping it around to get the tempo of our game up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 @bean_head Adam Baker Deadline day. Can't guarantee there being any business but wouldn't rule it out either. #waitandsee #BristolCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwayBelieves Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 @bean_head Adam Baker Deadline day. Can't guarantee there being any business but wouldn't rule it out either. #waitandsee #BristolCity This would suggest city are after players, but obviously not sure they are going to go through.. Hmm Interesting to see who else Millen is after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleetstreet Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Our squad is OK, since administration we've really needed to strengthen, and gradually we're doing that, generally with 'bargain' signings or free transfers. Also, we've got loads of youngsters in and around the squad which is great to see, and will hopefully earn us a fair bit of dosh in the future (unless we somehow reach the promised land). Team spirit seems to be extremely high as well at the moment, so credit Freedman with that. Sean Scannell seems to be coming into his own, Glenn Murray looks quality, Owen Garvan seems reborn, Wilfried Zaha has immense talent, Jonathan Parr seems an unbelievably good signing for £200k... just hopeful at this stage really. I think we'll end up mid-table, which I would be delighted with really, anything that shows progress and means we're not biting our nails come the last few games of the season. Anything above mid-table is a bonus. Dougie is definitely improving things, and gradually the style of play is changing as we get better with defending and more players come back from injury. He, and the new owners, want to build the club up gradually rather than just spend loads of money on a huge gamble, something previous chairmen are guilty of. Away performances (the tactics mainly) are still quite depressing and negative though, but now we've won an away game (finally) we'll hopefully start to see some change in our away tactics (as with the home performances). How do you think you're going to fare? We will do well to finish above Palace. The club is still in a bit of a mess from the Coppell fiasco a year ago. Unbalanced, bloated squad, too many average players and a manager still striving to prove himself to the doubters. It would not take much for the season to go badly wrong but hopefully we will muddle along in mid-table and start to clear out the deadwood - of which there is a log jam. Always thought Dougie was a good bloke. He has started well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwayBelieves Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 We will do well to finish above Palace. The club is still in a bit of a mess from the Coppell fiasco a year ago. Unbalanced, bloated squad, too many average players and a manager still striving to prove himself to the doubters. It would not take much for the season to go badly wrong but hopefully we will muddle along in mid-table and start to clear out the deadwood - of which there is a log jam. Always thought Dougie was a good bloke. He has started well. Well i guess palace are finishing around 12th or 13th becuase our squad is a Mid table team atleast and thats where we are going TO FINISH ATLEAST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 @bean_head Adam Baker Deadline day. Can't guarantee there being any business but wouldn't rule it out either. #waitandsee #BristolCity Could on about Maynard. Fulham is the latest rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc_Jamie Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I wonder if KM will tell us what players he missed out on in the transfer window like he did last year and GJ before that. Would be integed to know how many defenders we missed out. And where we actually are with the NM talks, no ifs, no buts just where they are, that's if he's not gone of course. Anyway, decent signing imo. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcat Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Ryan Mcgivern was on loan to Leicester last season they say hes absolutely shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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