Negan Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 We're being linked with a loan move for Bolton and USA defender Tim Ream. 6ft 1 CB Thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 There already a thread on this mate somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/156605-tim-ream-loan-deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Oh ah, Apologies didn't see it on the front page and only heard of the rumour this morning. Here is perhaps a better source than the Mirror though http://www.burndenaces.co.uk/2013/08/19/ream-departure-may-open-door-for-baird-move.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyOne Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 He's exactly what we need, but will he come here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 He's exactly what we need, but will he come here?if he's not getting games anywhere else he might, not seen him play but couldn't comment weather he would improve us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 He's exactly what we need, but will he come here? There's a really good article on him here which, to be honest, raises some concerns if the plan is to bring him in as a centre-back. http://www.lionofviennasuite.com/2013/7/17/4531132/dougie-freedman-may-have-killed-two-birds-with-one-tim-ream-sized That said, it also makes me think that he might actually be able to play a Cisse-stye role in midfield... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briz Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Right or left Footed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 There's a really good article on him here which, to be honest, raises some concerns if the plan is to bring him in as a centre-back. http://www.lionofviennasuite.com/2013/7/17/4531132/dougie-freedman-may-have-killed-two-birds-with-one-tim-ream-sized That said, it also makes me think that he might actually be able to play a Cisse-stye role in midfield... Let Flint do the physical stuff and Ream do the tidying up. Sounds like he would be a good partner for Flint and is composed on the ball. Has to be better than fontaine and will be more experienced than Williams. Think it would be a good move if we could sort something out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Right or left Footed Cant flint play at both RCB and LCB? so wouldn't be too much of a problem what side Ream would play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Cant flint play at both RCB and LCB? so wouldn't be too much of a problem what side Ream would play? Flint does play both when Faultaine is next to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I know it's not logical but Iam vaccinated against defenders from Bolton Wanderers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 There's a really good article on him here which, to be honest, raises some concerns if the plan is to bring him in as a centre-back. http://www.lionofviennasuite.com/2013/7/17/4531132/dougie-freedman-may-have-killed-two-birds-with-one-tim-ream-sized That said, it also makes me think that he might actually be able to play a Cisse-stye role in midfield... From that article these two paragraphs stand out... For many, Tim Ream's situation echoes that of Bolton great Ivan Campo in that he's a central defender that really doesn't defend well centrally. In Campo's case, Sam Allardyce elected to move the defender into the center of midfield, playing a defensive role ahead of the back four. There, Campo flourished and won the favor of Bolton fans who still fondly remember him on and off the field to this day. A similar move away from central defense could be the right thing for Tim Ream. No reasonable fan expects Tim Ream to be in a starting spot for Bolton Wanderers after his showings thus far in a Bolton shirt. Maybe a central defensive role for Tim Ream in England just wasn't meant to be. Dougie Freedman may have found the answer for Tim Ream and the left back issue all in one go with all parties coming out better for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Another quick fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's a no from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 there will no doubt be reams and reams about this fella before its done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpaul Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Right or left Footed Yes, one of each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 sounds like he isn't any good at defending, not what we need. Give the lad Williams a chance he did well for his first start against wolves, stick with the youngsters they are the future of bcfc, not some has been from the usa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 If we sign him then 'things can only get better'. Edit - I didn't actually read the other thread! Apologies. Anyway, I thought he was quite highly rated before he joined Bolton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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