awbb Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 A colleague of mine's son works for Fulham and said to his father earlier on that Fredericks was there on Tuesday and didn't sign because they wouldn't guarantee him first team football. So presumably money isn't everything, or location, for some players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 A colleague of mine's son works for Fulham and said to his father earlier on that Fredericks was there on Tuesday and didn't sign because they wouldn't guarantee him first team football. So presumably money isn't everything, or location, for some players. According to Ryan himself neither have we and a club would be rather stupid to do so. And to add.. I think we are a bigger pull now than Fulham, I really do. They are a smallish west London club with nowhere to go really - too much competition brewing in West London if you ask me. City, on the other hand, huGGGGGGGGGe potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 A colleague of mine's son works for Fulham and said to his father earlier on that Fredericks was there on Tuesday and didn't sign because they wouldn't guarantee him first team football. So presumably money isn't everything, or location, for some players. No, no, no, you're completely wrong. No one outside Bristol has heard of us and no one wants to come here. Haven't you been following the threads? Footballers are ONLY motivated by money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Oh good, promising then - good fee too! Do you rate him higher than Tavernier? What about you Phileas, how do you judge this signing? Would you have rather had Tavernier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 What about you Phileas, how do you judge this signing? Would you have rather had Tavernier? Never watched RF so couldn't say - I liked Tavernier though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Never watched RF so couldn't say - I liked Tavernier though. He's a great signing PF...much better than Tavernier imo. You have to remember, Fredericks came up in their academy alongside Harry Kane and Tom Carroll, and in fact made his first team debut as a right-sided midfielder with them in a Europa League match. It wasn't till later in his development that Fredericks was converted to a right back at Spurs. However, he never really got going much after that at Spurs and was shipped out on loan. He was well behind Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, and even DeAndre Yedlin at right back. So this is probably not a surprise move by the club, as he can play RB, RM and RWB....a very versatile player. Can see him playing Littles role tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 In his interview he also stated he knew a few of the lads already, wonder who he knew? Possibly a factor in him signing!! Harry & KITR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Very happy with this one, adds depth and quality with youth on his side, seems determined too! I just want to see a keeper and midfielder and I'll be a lot calmer and a lot less worried about injuries, bad form etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phileas Fogg Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 He's a great signing PF...much better than Tavernier imo. You have to remember, Fredericks came up in their academy alongside Harry Kane and Tom Carroll, and in fact made his first team debut as a right-sided midfielder with them in a Europa League match. It wasn't till later in his development that Fredericks was converted to a right back at Spurs. However, he never really got going much after that at Spurs and was shipped out on loan. He was well behind Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, and even DeAndre Yedlin at right back. So this is probably not a surprise move by the club, as he can play RB, RM and RWB....a very versatile player. Can see him playing Littles role tbh. Really encouraging to read, I'd heard of him but never watched him live - sounds like a great signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Murraysrightplum Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 No, no, no, you're completely wrong. No one outside Bristol has heard of us and no one wants to come here. Haven't you been following the threads? Footballers are ONLY motivated by money.I presume you are referring to me and others (the ones who actually live outside Bristol!) What I actually said was they are motivated by wanting to play for successful clubs (although money is probably important as it is to most people). I said the agents are motivated primarily by money. Look we are a big club for L1 a small to medium club for the championship and not on the radar for the premier league (fair enough given we haven't been in the top flight for 40 odd years!). And that is exactly how we're seen by most outside of Bristol... PS at least I didn't say "of course they'd want to play for us, Bristol is voted the best city to live in" like some doughnuts do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Admin Ian M Posted August 6, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Very happy with this one, adds depth and quality with youth on his side, seems determined too! I just want to see a keeper and midfielder and I'll be a lot calmer and a lot less worried about injuries, bad form etc Thank you Spike for not telling Ryan about the bad neighbours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fishponds_Red Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Great signing. Exactly the sort of player we should be looking at. We have strengthened in a position that could have potentially been one of our weakest areas in a championship side. Well done SC and KB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 My only agenda is common sence He will be on a extreme sallary year 2 and 3 of his contract. Spurs probably paying 3/4 of it year 1.then it is us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 My only agenda is common sence He will be on a extreme sallary year 2 and 3 of his contract. Spurs probably paying 3/4 of it year 1.then it is us Doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 My only agenda is common sence He will be on a extreme sallary year 2 and 3 of his contract. Spurs probably paying 3/4 of it year 1.then it is all us. Transfer fees is only one part of the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Doubt it. Ipswich paid half of JET:s sallary while here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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samo II Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Ipswich paid half of JET:s sallary while here Completely different situation; no idea why you'd think it was the same, nor do I expect you've any more insight than anyone else on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bristolcitysweden Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Completely different situation; no idea why you'd think it was the same, nor do I expect you've any more insight than anyone else on here. He is/was under contract with Spurs for another season and probably on very good money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bristolcitysweden Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'm not saying I know better. I only use common sence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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