Between heaven and hell Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Have we been given permission by Fulham to play him today or not, can't see anything posted on any sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I guess it's a no. I would expect the players would have left for the game by now and we wouldn't take him if we hadn't had an answer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I guess it's a no. I would expect the players would have left for the game by now and we wouldn't take him if we hadn't had an answer.. They said on the local news last night that Smith had travelled to Donny with the squad but were still waiting to hear from Fulham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 SC probably knew the answer a while ago he's just kept it quite to keep donny guessing about how we'll line up. He does the same with injuries as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Why would Fulham say no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 SC probably knew the answer a while ago he's just kept it quite to keep donny guessing about how we'll line up. He does the same with injuries as well. Don't all managers do the same? They are a very precious bunch when it comes to their team selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Why would Fulham say no? In case they have an injury/suspension crisis when it's a FA cup game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Don't all managers do the same? They are a very precious bunch when it comes to their team selection. Yep makes sense to me, always keep your cards close to your chest. It makes the teams being released a bit more exciting for us as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Why would Fulham say no? Why would they say yes? He's their player and as a club that were in the Prem last year it is not inconceivable that could make the sixth round at least. An injury or two to their strikers and they'll recall him. We didn't let Reid, El-Abd or Burns play for their sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Would be surprised if it were a no. He clearly does not feature in their plans and I can see his loan to us being extended to the end of the season with a view to a permanent move. Getting fitter all the time and could turn out to be a very clever signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Without wanting to be a doom and gloom merchant if it is a no what is the team/formation going to be? 1 up front i.e. JET if Wibs and Agard are still injured! Not a lot of other options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Without Agard or Wilbs then I would hope that Smith and Jet would both start. If we are to keep Smith then he needs game time to get fit and although Jet has been disappointing recently, we all know he could just as easily destroy the opposition if he's minded to. As for why wouldn't Smith be allowed to play? Scoring 3 in 2 will not have gone unnoticed by Fulham. They payed good money for him and IF he continues to score for us in L1 and JPT during his loan and they remain unable to score regularly than I would expect they would want to see if he has regained the form and fitness that made them buy him in the first place. As for him being " clearly not in his plans" - maybe true but when a club loans a player it is usually because the player needs game time like when Joe Bryan was loaned out. I'd be disappointed that Burns and Reid have gone out on loan because they don't have a future with BCFC- particularly Reid as I think he can progress like Joe has done and is definitely improving at Argyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 As for him being " clearly not in his plans" - maybe true but when a club loans a player it is usually because the player needs game time like when Joe Bryan was loaned out. I'd be disappointed that Burns and Reid have gone out on loan because they don't have a future with BCFC- particularly Reid as I think he can progress like Joe has done and is definitely improving at Argyle. Reid's loan at Plymouth expires today, wonder if it will be extended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Reid's loan at Plymouth expires today, wonder if it will be extended? Seems to have done very well there, and I for one would like to see him back and competing for a place, at least until we see how out January business pans out. If he looks to be on the fringes again come Feb, it isn't like he can't get out on loan again in Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Reid's loan at Plymouth expires today, wonder if it will be extended? I didn't realise today was his final game. If Todd is staying and SC feels he can utilise him in a more midfield role then Bobby's progress would be best served by staying in a side who are near the play-offs. Wade Elliot- for whatever reason- hasn't been quite so influential since his sending off but on balance due to his experience and the fact that he's captain and with Todd available - Reid to extend loan at Plymouth, Wade to regain his usual dependable form and Todd to start from bench. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I think Bobby's going to have to make Joe Bryanesque gargantuan strides to have a future at City. That may not be beyond him - Joe Bryan's progress has surprised alot of us this season, me included. However Bobby does not have Joe's all round athleticism or versatility, has said he wanted to stay at Plymouth, seems at home there, and genuinely seems to play better for them than for City With the possibilty of City being promoted to 2 leagues above where he is apparently impressing, this is a huge few months for him. He has to show he could be an asset to us in the Championship because City would undoubtedly strengthen, potentially leaving him further down the pecking order. I think as things stand it's odds on he'll end up signing for Plymouth permanently, but I'd be delighted if he improves sufficiently for me to be proved wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I think Bobby's going to have to make Joe Bryanesque gargantuan strides to have a future at City. That may not be beyond him - Joe Bryan's progress has surprised alot of us this season, me included. However Bobby does not have Joe's all round athleticism or versatility, has said he wanted to stay at Plymouth, seems at home there, and genuinely seems to play better for them than for City With the possibilty of City being promoted to 2 leagues above where he is apparently impressing, this is a huge few months for him. He has to show he could be an asset to us in the Championship because City would undoubtedly strengthen, potentially leaving him further down the pecking order. I think as things stand it's odds on he'll end up signing for Plymouth permanently, but I'd be delighted if he improves sufficiently for me to be proved wrong. With that comes the fact that JB is playing wingback...a position that allows a flexibility of the person fulfilling the role....playing CM is a lot more challenging, u need power and strength especially in a 2....something reid doesn't have. Don't see Bobby Reid having a long term future....especially if we go up and strengthen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Matt Smith will be in the starting eleven today I have been told Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I think Bobby's going to have to make Joe Bryanesque gargantuan strides to have a future at City. That may not be beyond him - Joe Bryan's progress has surprised alot of us this season, me included. However Bobby does not have Joe's all round athleticism or versatility, has said he wanted to stay at Plymouth, seems at home there, and genuinely seems to play better for them than for City With the possibilty of City being promoted to 2 leagues above where he is apparently impressing, this is a huge few months for him. He has to show he could be an asset to us in the Championship because City would undoubtedly strengthen, potentially leaving him further down the pecking order. I think as things stand it's odds on he'll end up signing for Plymouth permanently, but I'd be delighted if he improves sufficiently for me to be proved wrong. Well - if this has to be the case , I would hope that a club with some dosh- probably in L1 buys him - not because BCFC needs the money as such but because it will be an Academy success story and as the Academy has few of these, it will help justify the amount of resource put into it. I still believe that long term this is where at least part of our 11 should be coming from and under FFP makes BCFC more sustainable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Seems to have done very well there, and I for one would like to see him back and competing for a place, at least until we see how out January business pans out. If he looks to be on the fringes again come Feb, it isn't like he can't get out on loan again in Feb. I think he can't actually go out on loan again in feb. He has reached the maximum amount of days for an 'emergency loan' and the only way he can stay at Plymouth is if they extend it until the end of the season. I think! Don't know the ins and outs but think I read something in the post this week explaining that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Matt Smith playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBrizzleRobin Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Matt Smith playing Good news! Lets hope he continues scoring now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Just heard on RB but no Freeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Aussie will be delighted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Lets hope we have it writing that he can play, don't want to end up like Chesterfield who had to replay 'cos they only had the permission verbally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Good news! Lets hope he continues scoring now Good news indeed, we certainly need him today. Imagine this news may precede a loan extension announcement in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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