Bert's City Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 On the sky transfer watch, could it be us ? 13.12 - Crawley Town have turned down two bids for central defender Kyle McFadzean from a fellow League One club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Doubt it, think we told them to jog on after all the rejected bids eventually. And wasn't he a McInnes target?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Doubt it, think we told them to jog on after all the rejected bids eventually. And wasn't he a McInnes target?! Yes, but SO'D was definitely keen to complete the deal and stated City would keep him in mind and renew their interest if McFadzean could prove his fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/155348-still-keen-on-mcfadzean/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 How many clubs in League One can afford to buy players from Crawley? Not many, but we're one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Yes, but SO'D was definitely keen to complete the deal and stated City would keep him in mind and renew their interest if McFadzean could prove his fitness. That was before Flint signed though. You don't need two of those sorts of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 That was before Flint signed though. You don't need two of those sorts of players. I would tend to agree with you but it didn't do Doncaster any harm last year. They had Jamie McCombe and Rob Jones who is even taller than McCombe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 That was before Flint signed though. You don't need two of those sorts of players. They played alongside each other at Alfreton Town and were seen as very a strong young partnership with huge potential. I see no reason why that partnership can't be reunited, and prove successful, at L1 level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I would have him here in a shot, maybe we can offer them Fontaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Two right-footers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Two right-footers? He's left footed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 He's left footed. Great. This might have legs then, if you excuse the pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I would have him here in a shot, maybe we can offer them Fontaine. That would put the price up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 They played alongside each other at Alfreton Town and were seen as very a strong young partnership with huge potential. I see no reason why that partnership can't be reunited, and prove successful, at L1 level. Completely agree. McFadzean would be a fantastic addition. I still think we need another centre half without doubt. If we can get this fella I would be absolutely delighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 They played alongside each other at Alfreton Town and were seen as very a strong young partnership with huge potential. I see no reason why that partnership can't be reunited, and prove successful, at L1 level. I see several. They're both fairly slow, easily turned, and weak on the deck. You normally balance these big aerial first ball winning players by having a quicker player who is better on the floor next to them. Alfreton are non league. It's highly likely Flint was signed as an alternative and we now have no interest in McFadzean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 That would put the price up though. Probably right, just thinking that it would be a good like for like swap for Crawley and for Fontaine the chance for him to move back closer to London and where he grew up might be the fresh start he needs to get his career back on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 We could be the unnamed club..... http://bcft.freeforums.org/mcfadzean-we-are-the-unnamed-club-t19.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I see several. They're both fairly slow, easily turned, and weak on the deck. You normally balance these big aerial first ball winning players by having a quicker player who is better on the floor next to them. Alfreton are non league. It's highly likely Flint was signed as an alternative and we now have no interest in McFadzean. McFadzean is 6ft 1", fairly average for a centre back, so not necessarily predominantly a first ball winner. I don't know enough about him to argue either way whether he is 'slow and weak on the deck'. They've played together before - albeit at a lower level - so obviously complement each other and both are seen as improvers and have moved effortlessly into League football. You may be right that CIty's interest shifted from McFadzean to Flint but we (and that includes SO'D after he took over) were extremely keen on McFadzean in January and his signing would have gone through despite the change of manager but for his illness. With Fontaine's continuing poor form our interest may have been reignited, if indeed it ever waned. SO'D made it very clear we would be monitoring McFadzean's recovery with a view to possibly signing him in the future. Flint's signing inbetween may actually be irrelevant to our long term interest in McFadzean, in fact SO'D may feel that the capture of McFadzean now may be exactly what's needed to bring out the best in Flint. I think it's unlikely that City no longer have any interest in McFadzean, but we shall see, and maybe very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Don't know much about him, as I did not take much interest in league before this season. But if we was monitoring him then surely we would of gone in for him in the summer not wait till now? I know some will say maybe it's because we wanted to see if his fitness had improved but that's what we pay the medical people for, to access them isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDoubleD Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 We need pace with flint, as he gets caught out a bit. Also think sod wants a left footer. Did Williams do well today? Seems he's got the slot for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 We need pace with flint, as he gets caught out a bit. Also think sod wants a left footer. Did Williams do well today? Seems he's got the slot for now. He didn't exactly stand out, which is a good thing I guess. Has his dodgy moments but he's certainly an improvement on you know who Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich-TWSC- Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 We need pace with flint, as he gets caught out a bit. Also think sod wants a left footer. Did Williams do well today? Seems he's got the slot for now. Flint never looked truly comfortable at Swindon until he was paired alongside a seasoned-pro in Darren Ward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Flint never looked truly comfortable at Swindon until he was paired alongside a seasoned-pro in Darren Ward. Into the loan market for a seasoned pro then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Flint never looked truly comfortable at Swindon until he was paired alongside a seasoned-pro in Darren Ward. I'm not sure on flint to be honest, he seems to be quite poor with the ball at his feet, but you expect that at lower level, he's a threat at corners.. a massive threat, and of course he can head for england Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDoubleD Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I've always thought he's pretty composed on the ball! But then only seem him twice. Would be good to get someone with experience to bring him on, but think covering pace is also needed. Training with Carey will hopefully help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Would be good to get someone with experience to bring him on, but think covering pace is also needed. Training with Carey will hopefully help. Well, it will help anyone else to look quick anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Don't think this will be happening! Sod came out and said the days of marquee signings are over and we will be exploring the loan market! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Don't think this will be happening! Sod came out and said the days of marquee signings are over and we will be exploring the loan market! Marquee signing? Your joking right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Marquee signing? Your joking right?[/only repeating what sod said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Surely JET was our marquee signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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