Monkeh Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 42 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: I think SL has said in the past that ideally we'd have 2 players for every position, including a few versatile players. Much more than that and things get problematical, both financially for the club and team spirit wise for the manager. We've had very large squads in the past and paid a price with disenchanted players on the training ground, a situation we were told the club is determined to avoid in future. 24 players is a big enough squad, so with the current 16 thats still 8 short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 10 minutes ago, Monkeh said: 24 players is a big enough squad, so with the current 16 thats still 8 short Yup, and that's assuming no-one goes...which I think is unlikely. So 10 incoming looks realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 We won't be bringing 10 in. That makes bloodied the youngsters a mockery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 That LJ quote is just a cop out in case they fudge up another transfer window. 'Well I did say two or three Windows' is what I expect to hear amongst a huge backlash from fans following another god awful summer.... ever the optimist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgoeswest Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 With the emergency loan system being scrapped, I think a lot of clubs will be reticent to let any of their players go. This could be a very difficult and expensive window for signing players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 By my maths we have 2 goalies, 5 defenders, 5 midfielders and 4 strikers with significant first team experience under contract for next season, this is excluding El-Abd who we will surely look to move on. Keeping Vyner, O'Leary and Dowling as possibles in the squad that suggests 7 new signings or so to me, plus another one each time if we lost say Flint or Kodjia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheatus59 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Sydneybcfc said: So it seems according to the pre match interview with LJ he said the only player out of contract is Wagstaff and they are going to attempt to keep him assuming he wants to stay and the money is right. I like Waggy , always gives 100% , seems enthusiastic and a good man to have around the club , but is he really worth a contract ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, wheatus59 said: I like Waggy , always gives 100% , seems enthusiastic and a good man to have around the club , but is he really worth a contract ? Not sure how we can comment without knowing the full details, wage, attitude, his wishes etc. Who else is available if we let him go, we don't know these things. I guess for every regular first team player we need players who are patient and bide their time waiting for opportunity. Whether that is a youngster or a more experienced player. I thought Waggy had the opportunity to go out on loan last season but wanted to stay and fight for a place. We don't really now if he is too comfortable here or believes he is in contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 2 hours ago, BRISTOL86 said: To be fair, after the fiasco that was Gray...Gayle...Clough gate, I imagine the club have finally learned not to talk about deals before they're done! ALSO, TBF, that was the agents who let the cat out of the bag NOT the club . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 13 minutes ago, wheatus59 said: I like Waggy , always gives 100% , seems enthusiastic and a good man to have around the club , but is he really worth a contract ? In my opinion every squad would see the benefit of having a Waggy. He may never really set the world alight, but he is this clubs Mr Dependable. I can't think of a single time I've come away thinking he'd had a bad game. It just comes down to whether he's happy with that role. His attitude has been fantastic given that he's not had regular football for more than two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I rate Wagstaff, he has pace and is direct, I would use him more tbh, especially as an impact sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderrider Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 28 minutes ago, Steve Watts said: In my opinion every squad would see the benefit of having a Waggy. He may never really set the world alight, but he is this clubs Mr Dependable. I can't think of a single time I've come away thinking he'd had a bad game. It just comes down to whether he's happy with that role. His attitude has been fantastic given that he's not had regular football for more than two years. I rate Wagstaff and I think that we have to bear in mind that he never really got the chance to get match fit this season or get a run of games. He's experienced at this level, seemingly popular and a good solid pro. Given some of Freeman's performances this season (although I think he'll improve after getting a full season in the championship under his belt) I'd give Wagstaff a run of games in August and see what happens. And we'd probably have to pay someone more than he's on to replace him anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 His mate has probably put in a good word at the Nobbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 4 hours ago, BRISTOL86 said: Interesting comment Bristol City FC @bcfctweets LJ: "We'll do everything in our powers in the transfer market but it will probably take three windows before it's a true reflection." is that the round window, the square window or the arched window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: is that the round window, the square window or the arched window? A true reflection is a mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 1 hour ago, ciderrider said: I rate Wagstaff and I think that we have to bear in mind that he never really got the chance to get match fit this season or get a run of games. He's experienced at this level, seemingly popular and a good solid pro. Given some of Freeman's performances this season (although I think he'll improve after getting a full season in the championship under his belt) I'd give Wagstaff a run of games in August and see what happens. And we'd probably have to pay someone more than he's on to replace him anyway. Absolutely. If we wanted to replace him with someone as dependable and who fits in with the squad it would cost us a damn sight more than paying him for another couple of years. He`s only about 25 anyway even though he seems to have been around for ever. Offer him two years IMO and it will depend on whether he wants first team football guaranteed but he`s not going to get that above League 1. I could see him going back to Charlton - if, and it`s a big if, they sort out the car crash of a club they are at the moment. There`s still a lot of love for him from their fans judging by the tweets when we played up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 2 hours ago, RedM said: Not sure how we can comment without knowing the full details, wage, attitude, his wishes etc. Who else is available if we let him go, we don't know these things. It's never stopped OTIB before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTRed Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Derek Williams did join in 2013 on a 3 year contract. Looking it up, everywhere has his contract expiring this summer. No news of an extended contract but maybe it just hasn't been announced yet hence why LJ made the comments he did today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 4 hours ago, chowie said: A true reflection is a mirror. Not necessarily... As Mr Loaf said in his song....Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 4 hours ago, Chairman Mao said: I rate Wagstaff, he has pace and is direct, I would use him more tbh, especially as an impact sub. I'd have Waggy in the starting line up. Great player. Brill pro.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Do you think some players may be offered pay as you play deals? I am not sure what the going rate is, but my five-a-side team charged £4 a game or a fiver if the floodlights were on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 10 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I'd have Waggy in the starting line up. Great player. Brill pro.... Wouldn't go that far but he's great off the bench. He's getting towards his peak now so maybe he wouldn't be happy to remain a sub. As others have said, can see him going back to Charlton; especially if he can start most games there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 21 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Wes has had 4 loans over the past 3 season, he's probably had enough loans now. Perhaps we'll end up with the likes of Williams, Wagstaff and Agard going out on loan instead? If we're dramatically increasing the size of the squad with new signings it's hard to see the reasoning behind keeping experienced players who weren't thought good enough even when the squad was much smaller. But this season we barely had a squad and was still sent out on loan, next season we will have a bigger and better squad so his chances of game time here are remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Super said: But this season we barely had a squad and was still sent out on loan, next season we will have a bigger and better squad so his chances of game time here are remote. Not necessarily, as we now have a different manager and play a different formation, the loan spell at Fleetwood looked a strange move all round at the outset but his brilliant early form there might just have shown to a few what a talent he can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 On 2016-05-05 at 13:46, Sydneybcfc said: So it seems according to the pre match interview with LJ he said the only player out of contract is Wagstaff and they are going to attempt to keep him assuming he wants to stay and the money is right. A pity he is not the one and only player on contract. Donkey business continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: A pity he is not the one and only player on contract. Donkey business continues So you'd be quite happy for Kodjia to be out of contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 7 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: A pity he is not the one and only player on contract. Donkey business continues Life just wouldn't be the same without stuff like this. Pure genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 On 2016-05-05 at 13:46, Sydneybcfc said: So it seems according to the pre match interview with LJ he said the only player out of contract is Wagstaff and they are going to attempt to keep him assuming he wants to stay and the money is right. I would be happy only to have Wagstaff on contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 1 minute ago, bristolcitysweden said: I would be happy only to have Wagstaff on contract Absolute insanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 A fresh start with only Flint, Bryan and Kodjia would of course be far better but I prefer only W on contract over only W out of contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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