GrahamC Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 It does seem a bit strange that we haven’t heard anything more about his future recently. His contract with us ended almost a month ago now, O’Driscoll said at the time that he was unwell for a week after that, but having been back in training since the end of January I would have thought he would have come to a decision as to whether he is looking to keep him on by now. Surely the longer this drags on the less likely he is to be staying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 As he is a free agent, and therefore the one in need of a decision more than us, I would think that SOD is looking for someone better in on loan and if he has no joy getting that, then Bates is there as back up and would be glad of another short term contract offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otiz Mir Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yep, that's what I'd assume. Shame really, he's a good player when fit and playing alongside someone decent. Wouldn't mind seeing Fontaine, Bates, Nyatanga/Carey + *1 new addition* as ouir CBs next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yep, that's what I'd assume. Shame really, he's a good player when fit and playing alongside someone decent. Wouldn't mind seeing Fontaine, Bates, Nyatanga/Carey + *1 new addition* as ouir CBs next year. Christ. A month ago everyone wanted Fontaine, Nyatanga and Carey out and now they're suddenly good enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yep, that's what I'd assume. Shame really, he's a good player when fit and playing alongside someone decent. Wouldn't mind seeing Fontaine, Bates, Nyatanga/Carey + *1 new addition* as ouir CBs next year. Wouldn't mind seeing the back of all of them , might keep Bates at a push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi sillness certainly seems to be dragging on. Think Bates might have picked up the same virus as McFadzean? Perhaps it's the "good aids"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 13, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi sillness certainly seems to be dragging on. Think Bates might have picked up the same virus as McFadzean? Perhaps it's the "good aids"?? He had Man flu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 He had Man flu Which is scientifically proven to be 11 times worse than regular flu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted February 13, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I believe he was supposed to play in the same U21 match as Howard in midweek so that SO'D could cast his eye over the pair of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yep, that's what I'd assume. Shame really, he's a good player when fit and playing alongside someone decent. Wouldn't mind seeing Fontaine, Bates, Nyatanga/Carey + *1 new addition* as ouir CBs next year. ..louis?..for sure hes done well for us,yet again of late but isnt it time to look to the future?would be very suprised to see him offered another playing contract..and Nyatanga?..one swallow doesnt make a summer(even if it can make your evening)..believe SOD will re-vamp the centre of our defence when possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcOK Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Bates hasn't really impressed yet but he hasn't played under S'OD yet and look what it's done to Fontaine. Surely worth another chance to prove himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Leave well alone and don't take any more below average players onto the wage bill. He was not great, just let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Taylor's Knob Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Christ. A month ago everyone wanted Fontaine, Nyatanga and Carey out and now they're suddenly good enough! Guess that's the difference a decent coach can make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I like bates think he is solid but I wouldn't sign him because of his injury record Money can be spent on a more reliable player or promote jack batton to the development squad and see how he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Set to sign until the end of the season http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/story-18213333-detail/story.html#axzz2LRnGg9JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Christ. A month ago everyone wanted Fontaine, Nyatanga and Carey out and now they're suddenly good enough! Some of us still want Fontaine out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderArmyy Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 some of us still want nyatanga out..actually everyone should want nyatanga out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 some of us still want nyatanga out..actually everyone should want nyatanga out Indeed. When he joined I thought his distribution and positioning would improve and let's face it, it hasn't. With Louis now in the twilight of his career, two CBs are required next season - and I reckon we could do with one on loan ASAP. As to Bates, well, we've not seen him in training or have any hint as to his state of fitness. I'd say, if he can't get in this team he may as well hang up his boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yep, that's what I'd assume. Shame really, he's a good player when fit and playing alongside someone decent. Wouldn't mind seeing Fontaine, Bates, Nyatanga/Carey + *1 new addition* as ouir CBs next year. WTH - no seriously they need to go - they have been our CBs for the last few seasons and are not good enough. Fontaine especially. Against Palace, Fontaine did not pick up his man for their first goa, and giving away a free kick they converted for a push central just outside the box instead of collecting/ challenging - . He has been playing like that for far to long - to suddenly say he's worth keeping is not something I hope the majority of fans feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Faith Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I wouldn't want to see any of our current centre halfs (no comment on Bates as if he can stay fit and have a full pre season he may well be an asset) being considered first choice next season. We may not have the option to replace them all but if we stay up none of them will be up to the task fo helping this club become a stable championship club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Well, at season's end Carey, Nyatanga and Bates will all be out of contract, leaving us with just James Wilson and Fontaine. It is pretty transparent that S O'D doesn't rate Wilson and as he's 24 next week yet has minimal league experience for us, it is in his best interests to move on this summer. Fontaine will still be here next season though, I think, as it is unlikely we're ever going to get another Soutthampton sized bid for him and even as I expect we bring in a couple of centre halves this summer he'll be under consideration for a place alongside one of them, much like the Carey, McCombe, Fontaine situation when we went up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Signed till end of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Signed till end of season. Just seen that. Haven't been overly impressed with him, but from what I have seen he is better than Fonts, Nyatanga, and J Wilson. No harm what so ever in a deal to the end of the season. Hopefully he can get himself fit and give us a little extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 So is he now fit ready for selection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 So is he now fit ready for selection? He played 90 minutes for the U21s on Tuesday afternoon at Brentford and is said to have been back in training for nearly two weeks, so I assume so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Doubt he'll start. Will be the Dynamic Duo again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Doubt he'll start. Will be the Dynamic Duo again tomorrow. If Moloney fails a fitness test it might be a back three of Nyatanga left, Fontaine central and Bates on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northampton Red Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 If Moloney fails a fitness test it might be a back three of Nyatanga left, Fontaine central and Bates on the right. Ah, the Three Stooges then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Sutton REDZ Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 apparently played well on tuesday in U21's and in line for a start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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