REDOXO Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I wouldnt be suprised if there were a bid for Cunningham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 He's 32, but we could do with some experience at the back. An old experienced head to play along side Flint, could do for flint what Taylor did for Carey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Isn't he 5'7 or something around there? Would be an odd signing considering SOD has come out and explained how we are struggling to get players due to finances etc. Very good player obviously, not sure where he would fit into our side though :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wendall Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'd question anyone wanting to play him as a CB, despite obviously being experienced he's never played there and at 5ft 9 I don't feel he's tall enough. I'm guessing he's being thought about as SOD wants a calm head at the back or there's interest in Cunningham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UREDS_91 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Didn't he work with SOD at forest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 We haven't got any competition for places, Cunningham, Maloney and Flint know they're going to play every week. That's not healthy and what if they get injured? Just because we might get a left back in doesn't mean Cunningham's off, we need a squad and players pushing each other! Can't imagine Shorey would want huge wages like Harewood because he's a free agent and there are loads of players without clubs now who will want to get themselves sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Would be an odd signing considering SOD has come out and explained how we are struggling to get players due to finances etc. Don't think he has? Have heard him say we're not going to spank loads of money on wasters like we have in the past but don't think he's said we're struggling to get players due to finances just that we've got to be more sensible about finances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCfan Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Why, if he was a semi regular in the prem last season are champ clubs not ahead of us? Big wages surely? Great player to have but a budget buster for a position we have cover for? Unless Cunningham's heading out of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Frankly, this would have been a great signing in the Championship, let alone league one (and yes, I'm taking his age into account). He's literally been there and done it, and just because we have Cunningham doesn't mean he can't have competition; perhaps the addition of Shorey would both force him to up his game and help him improve. If this fits our wage structure and improves the squad for the long season ahead (something I personally think it would undoubtedly do) then I think this is a wise move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I would think he would slot in straight away at left back. Wouldn't be surprised if we're looking at a right back as well. James O Connor of Derby perhaps. Worked with SOD at Derby and has been told he can leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 James O Connor of Derby perhaps. Worked with SOD at Derby and has been told he can leave. https://twitter.com/alidurdenBBC/status/369835489966444544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 https://twitter.com/alidurdenBBC/status/369835489966444544 Interesting we're looking at two different full backs; not sure what this says about SO'D's thinking on our defence so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briz Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 James O Connor of Derby perhaps. Worked with SOD at Derby and has been told he can leave. SOD has never worked at Derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Looks like SOD had him at Bournemouth and Donny http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_O'Connor_(footballer_born_1984) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I think he meant Doncaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 If Cunningham could be leaving or this is just for competition, his experience if he does play could help Bryan, experience at the back could be vital in enabling to play academy products to their full potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 If Cunningham could be leaving or this is just for competition, his experience if he does play could help Bryan, experience at the back could be vital in enabling to play academy products to their full potential. Why are so many conclusions being leapt to that Cunningham's off? We need a squad of players not only one in every position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Am I the only person on here who thinks some of the praise lavished on Cunningham ('we'd be so lucky to keep him in league 1', 'bigger clubs are bound to come in for him', 'too good for us' etc etc) is just a little OTT? He had a couple of good games early on last season but has been distinctly average in many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Don't expect either Cunningham or Shorey would be happy as 'back-up' in league 1 which naturally raises questions re Cunninghams future. Unless, as others have mentioned, SOD would look to play GC or NS in a more attacking role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I will probably get shot for saying this but i dont think Cunningham has been the same player since his injury and dont think we would miss him if he left on his current form. If we could get a good fee for him then let him go . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Don't expect either Cunningham or Shorey would be happy as 'back-up' in league 1 which naturally raises questions re Cunninghams future. Unless, as others have mentioned, SOD would look to play GC or NS in a more attacking role. Someone would have to pay him the money he's on now because he signed a four-year contract with us and he'll probably be on decent wages even by Championship standards. If he ain't happy it's up to him to prove he's worthy of the shirt and not run off to his agent trying to get a move. Competition for places is healthy, we haven't got that at the moment. Sometimes players need a kick up the arse to get out of their comfort zones and knowing you're playing every week, however crap your form might be, is a dangerous comfort zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am hoping this is a potential signing as competition for Cunningham. Shorey has vast experience and would be a very useful addition but I would be very surprised if he comes in and operates as a left sided centre half. I think if anything Cunningham is more likely to fill that role than Shorey. Does seem a little odd though as with Cunningham, Bryan, King and Williams we have a lot of cover in this area. Maybe SOD isn't happy with Cunningham's form? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Does seem a little odd though as with Cunningham, Bryan, King and Williams we have a lot of cover in this area. Maybe SOD isn't happy with Cunningham's form?We saw Bryan's value giving us balance on left on Saturday, chuck him at left back if Cunningham gets injured then who plays on left in midfield? If Williams goes left back Fontaine has to play in centre and King hasn't had a sniff of first team action yet so very risky chucking him straight in if we want to be a stronger team not a weaker one overall. I think completely the opposite to you, I don't think we have any cover in this area that doesn't make us weaker elsewhere anyway. Same with right back. We need a strong squad to get through this season and a few experienced heads in there will make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Funny now quickly some people can change their minds. During pre season nearly everyone was convinced full backs were our strongest position with Cunningham and Moloney being talked about as the best full backs in League One, now after a couple of shaky displays in a much changed team some people seem to think we need both of them out of the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Despite my post, I should add that Nicky Shorey would be an excellent signing for any league one team and I'm certainly not against signing him, I just don't think we should write off Cunningham or Moloney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZoneJim Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Nickey's been on trial at Millwall and somewhere else already this season. on one hand, we've been waiting for a 'marquee' signing as erm we tend to get for some bizarre unknown reason. On the other hand we have a LB unless he's off so erm, oddities all around Have we been waiting for a marquee signing? You might have been but haven't seen too much demand for a big name signing on here, if anything it's been the opposite of people wanting to sign kids with potential and giving them a chance? Not sure Shorey would fit that 'marquee' bill anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Nickey's been on trial at Millwall and somewhere else already this season. on one hand, we've been waiting for a 'marquee' signing as erm we tend to get for some bizarre unknown reason. On the other hand we have a LB unless he's off so erm, oddities all around Early indications seem to suggest that the defence is as bad as it was last season. Everyone has been concentrating on the centre partnership and specifically Fontaine. Maybe SOD is of the view that it isn't just Fontaine who is at fault and that Cunningham and Moloney, who have after all been ever presents during 2013, are also culpable. Have either really impressed or even looked comfortable of late? Look at the amount of goals we seem to concede from wide positions ie Coventry game. SOD has effectively "dropped" Moloney once in his career already at Forest. When asked why he said something like "because I was given the money to sign someone better". Maybe the same will happen with O'Connor (if rumour is true)? I can't believe anyone is going to make us an acceptable offer for Cunningham given his form of late. He hasn't been the same since that injury sustained at Posh. BUT he is still young and can come back to be a real asset for us. He could probably learn a lot of the much experienced Shorey. It doesn't make perfect sense, but I can see the logic. And no-one can deny that defence is still not looking tight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Greg being sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Can Shorey play on the right too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Can Shorey play on the right too? Doubt it, he's all left foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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