WhistleHappy Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Brighton are very much and up and coming club with new stadium that gets filled and a brand new state of the art training ground about to open. I don't think Sam wants to leave because I genuinely do think he's happy and content here at the moment ****il January at least). But to talk down Brighton as a genuine option for a move is a bit wide of the mark IMO. If it were Rotherham or Brentford interested in him then I'd agree with you but Brighton are an established championship club with big ambitions. The lure & attraction of our 3rd kit may prove to be a deciding factor, I think the player is very tempted to come, more Rotherhams dilemma regarding suitable replacement holding things up ... Who wouldn't leave home for the chance to pull on the famous Purple & Lime though eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 If I were Agard I'm not sure I'd be too keen on joining. We already have 3 quality forwards competing for 2 places so can't say he'd be a guaranteed starter... which he is at Rotherham in a division above! I know money talks but I can't imagine we'll be offering him a huge increase in wages and he must be on a high from a promotion season. I'd love this to go through but would be surprised that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 The lure & attraction of our 3rd kit may prove to be a deciding factor, I think the player is very tempted to come, more Rotherhams dilemma regarding suitable replacement holding things up ... Who wouldn't leave home for the chance to pull on the famous Purple & Lime though eh? I think you're right ,Rotherham are negotiating with the FA to see if they can adopt the Purple and Lime and believe Agard will stay if the response is positive . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 SC interview just up on BCFC twitter page. All but confirms we're after Agard. Says it's not the price of player which has slowed things down but the market. Therefore confirming that us signing Agard is dependent on Rotherham signing another striker, but I guess we knew that anyway. It's a shame Stevie May didn't go to Rotherham otherwise we might have got our man by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Brighton are very much and up and coming club with new stadium that gets filled and a brand new state of the art training ground about to open. I don't think Sam wants to leave because I genuinely do think he's happy and content here at the moment ****il January at least). But to talk down Brighton as a genuine option for a move is a bit wide of the mark IMO. If it were Rotherham or Brentford interested in him then I'd agree with you but Brighton are an established championship club with big ambitions. An up and coming team who have made so far derisory offers for the last seasons league 1 top scorer, a top scorer who made our club aware of Brighton's interest, who says he's happy and a manager and owner who obviously know more about the situation than they are letting on and who are content to see what happens this season and to take the risk of seeing him go for nothing if we do not achieve our goal of promotion this season, from Brighton's perspective it's hardly a way to make a target feel wanted and from our perspective I see it as us holding the ace cards at this moment in time, which is probably the most important point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I still don't get where Agard will play, unless he is a direct replacement for Sam (which I hope is not the case). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I still don't get where Agard will play, unless he is a direct replacement for Sam (which I hope is not the case). We have one goal poacher. We want two. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 We have one goal poacher. We want two. Simple. So looking at Saturday's line up who would he replace? or are we just going to have him warming the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 So looking at Saturday's line up who would he replace? or are we just going to have him warming the bench? You look at any club challenging at the top 6 of there respective leagues, they have an abundance of options... We should have further options should Sam get injured.. He won't be warming the bench, I expect the strikers will be used for different games to keep the squad nice and fresh and with plenty of competition for places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 So looking at Saturday's line up who would he replace? or are we just going to have him warming the bench? The bench until Sam gets injured / needs a rest / hits a bad patch. Or we play a defence where two small strikers might be better than playing Wilbrahamovic. Options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 So looking at Saturday's line up who would he replace? or are we just going to have him warming the bench? You look at any club challenging at the top 6 of there respective leagues, they have an abundance of options... We should have further options should Sam get injured.. He won't be warming the bench, I expect the strikers will be used for different games to keep the squad nice and fresh and with plenty of competition for places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Wilbrahim will not be used all the time. He was used against Sheffield United due to the physical nature of their play. It happened to pay off but there is also a need to keep legs fresh and players happy so rotation will be the nature of the squad this season apart from baldock being first choice for most of the season. Jet will more than play his part in a successful season and I am sure will emulate last seasons efforts. We simply have another outlet and goal threat in wilbraham which can only be a positive. Get Agard on board as well and our choices will be unreal but I think it will lead to burns and Reid being sent out on loan now they have signed three year deals to get first team experience on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve39 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 sc just said on radio we will not upping our bid does that mean its rejected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 He can also play right wing, and we won't play 352 every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 sc just said on radio we will not upping our bid does that mean its rejected? Not necessarily. Another interpretation ; It may be an 'acceptable bid' if they can replace him. We could try to offer more to take him regardless of a replacement now, or wait until/if a replacement is found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 sc just said on radio we will not upping our bid does that mean its rejected? Then I think I'm going to trust him on this. He got it right with Freeman after many had thought he'd blown it. Anyway, it might not even be Agard he is referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Rotherham have signed a striker but going by the written comments for today's pre-match presser Cotterill seemed quite dismissive of the link. Do we think this deal is still a goer? Can't say I'm that bothered, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Rotherham have signed a striker but going by the written comments for today's pre-match presser Cotterill seemed quite dismissive of the link. Do we think this deal is still a goer? Can't say I'm that bothered, to be honest.Cotts tends to not give too much away before a signing is confirmed, so anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 May be confirmed tomorrow if what you say about Rotherham signing a striker is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 May be confirmed tomorrow if what you say about Rotherham signing a striker is true. Paul Taylor on loan from Ipswich, was transfer listed by Mad Mick a year after paying Peterborough 1.5 mil for him, 26 years old and a less than average scoring record, but he has a conviction for assault so i'm sure him and Evans will get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Paul Taylor on loan from Ipswich, was transfer listed by Mad Mick a year after paying Peterborough 1.5 mil for him, 26 years old and a less than average scoring record, but he has a conviction for assault so i'm sure him and Evans will get on. Sounds just like someone that would come from Peterborough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Paul Taylor on loan from Ipswich, was transfer listed by Mad Mick a year after paying Peterborough 1.5 mil for him, 26 years old and a less than average scoring record, but he has a conviction for assault so i'm sure him and Evans will get on. Taylor signed for Ipswich before McCarthy was their manager, Mick doesn't waste much money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Taylor signed for Ipswich before McCarthy was their manager, Mick doesn't waste much money... I stand corrected, obviously not a favourite with Mick, although I was half right Mad Mick did transfer list him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I would think , having seen JET pre season and this week SC knows he needs another forward . ( and a keeper ASAP ) Agard was ambitious and he will go to Leeds if they interested . We will not enter a bidding war. They will move to target 2 .... Leeds are a much bigger club and much more attractive team to play for even though they have a nutjob owner and a conference manager.. but we could easily compete financially with Leeds for the player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Leeds are a much bigger club and much more attractive team to play for even though they have a nutjob owner and a conference manager.. but we could easily compete financially with Leeds for the player I agree and you know that Leeds + nut job + untried scapegoat manager = disaster, he would be mad to go there, Sharp is different not played much in past of years, needs to feel loved and was born in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 @rothtisersport: @rothtisersport understands there has been anoffer for Agard but NOT from Leeds and NOT acceptable. We expect to confirm details tomorrow. @rothtisersport: Said we'd confirm the Agard situation. We know for certain there's been a significant offer- but definitely not enough and NOT Leeds. #rufc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 @seantaylorpress: @rowling26 I know of four clubs who are keen on Agard & who are watching the situation very closely. #rufc #lufc #BristolCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CITYAREREDANDWHITE Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 If doesn't seem as clear cut as it some think. 2 bids over the last couple of weeks, one from us, one from an unnamed club. (Not Leeds) 4 clubs interested. Us, Leeds and 2 others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 what is all the fuss over this bloke? surely a covering striker could be sourced elsewhere if cotts was desperate. i never even heard of agard before all this tripe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Leeds made an inquiry but not submitted a bid, we have submitted a bid and in negotiations with Rotherham. Obviously if Leeds do make a bid that is acceptable to Rotherham then we will probably miss out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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