spudski Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 4 minutes ago, Jack Dawe said: Yes, but do skiers do Saturday-Tuesday-Saturday-Tuesday spud? They train far harder than footballers fella...as do many Athletes in other sports. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 28 minutes ago, Alessandro said: As discussed players fail medical school at some clubs and then not at others. All I'm saying is, given his pedigree and that he is a free agent, I'm suspicious about the fact that A) No one else has signed him up yet and B) It's taken us this long to offer him a trial. But I'd be very happy for him to prove his fitness here. Leeds wanted him, but the contract offer was derisory. They used his knee op as a big negative in negotiations, and tried to get him on the cheap. Joel feels his knee is good and can offer 'The Right Club' something. It's just as much about him finding the right club, as it is in him being 'snapped up'....it's got to suit both parties. As a free agent, it's a lot easier for him to be deciding in where his future lays. Plus his contract only finished in June. He's had interest from here and abroad, so has options. It's not a case, of he's been injured so therefore will take any old contract. He feels good and wants to play regular football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 9 minutes ago, spudski said: Leeds wanted him, but the contract offer was derisory. They used his knee op as a big negative in negotiations, and tried to get him on the cheap. Joel feels his knee is good and can offer 'The Right Club' something. It's just as much about him finding the right club, as it is in him being 'snapped up'....it's got to suit both parties. As a free agent, it's a lot easier for him to be deciding in where his future lays. Plus his contract only finished in June. He's had interest from here and abroad, so has options. It's not a case, of he's been injured so therefore will take any old contract. He feels good and wants to play regular football. Great info thanks @spudski - you seem to have the inside track on this one, thanks for sharing. I was merely speculating, putting two and two together as to why he had yet to receive a suitable offer, injury worries as proved by your info about Leeds, I wasn't far wrong. Perhaps he has been just biding his time for the right offer, but no doubt he has to prove himself to City and visa versa if his knee is as strong as the player himself says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, spudski said: Leeds wanted him, but the contract offer was derisory. They used his knee op as a big negative in negotiations, and tried to get him on the cheap. Joel feels his knee is good and can offer 'The Right Club' something. It's just as much about him finding the right club, as it is in him being 'snapped up'....it's got to suit both parties. As a free agent, it's a lot easier for him to be deciding in where his future lays. Plus his contract only finished in June. He's had interest from here and abroad, so has options. It's not a case, of he's been injured so therefore will take any old contract. He feels good and wants to play regular football. What's the link? You know him do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 In addition to Spudski's comments Ekstrand does appear to have been extremely popular with Watford supporters and seen as a valued team mate by their players. Clearly a gamble but if the medical team sign it off one that is worth taking. Is anyone that surprised to read what he said about Leeds' offer to him, either? They are a circus at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, bcfcRobbo said: What's the link? You know him do you? He makes it all up I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, bcfcRobbo said: What's the link? You know him do you? Through an agent friend fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 15 hours ago, spudski said: Through an agent friend fella Agents have friends ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Agents have friends ? Most probably only the VHS boxed set version. The transfer fee to dvd wasn't worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Norn Iron said: Most probably only the VHS boxed set version. The transfer fee to dvd wasn't worth the effort. I like what you did there. .. funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Just read in the Sun that we have signed Moore AND Ekstrand.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 10 minutes ago, grifty said: Just read in the Sun that we have signed Moore AND Ekstrand.. Then it must be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 11 hours ago, grifty said: Just read in the Sun that we have signed Moore AND Ekstrand.. 14141640_1663846783931862_9003061477996185353_n.jpg No offence intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjam!n Ultra Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 9 hours ago, ReggyRed said: This still happening then? Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 To be fair to Nixon of The Sun he called this last week and even predicted today as the day we would sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acton Red Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I wonder what the terms are? 1/2/3 years? Cover for Flint going if we don't get promoted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeCiderRed Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 As I understand Ekstrand failed his initial medical. This maybe a reason as to the late signing of him. Not sure how medicals work, but, could it be he has been given more time and another opportunity to pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 2, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 25 minutes ago, ColeCiderRed said: As I understand Ekstrand failed his initial medical. This maybe a reason as to the late signing of him. Not sure how medicals work, but, could it be he has been given more time and another opportunity to pass? Not true - he was never going to sign during the transfer window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acton Red Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 22 minutes ago, cynic said: It won't be long term given the question mark over his recent injury, I'd guess a season long contract with options. sounds reasonable. I would love to see a contract with all the special clauses and options. it would be fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 46 minutes ago, pritcm said: I wonder what the terms are? 1/2/3 years? Cover for Flint going if we don't get promoted? Pay as you play . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Pay as you play . Deal until the end of the season with automatic 1 or 2 year extension if he plays a set number of games (20 ?). Would be my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Can't see it being pay as you play fella...can see it being a one or two year deal....or as AW says. He's been offered contracts at other clubs, but they were derisory. He turned them down. He knows he's fit...hence holding out for a deal. With such a past injury, Clubs are rightly cautious. If we've done our job and JE is confident in his own body and fitness, then this could be another excellent signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 10 minutes ago, spudski said: Can't see it being pay as you play fella...can see it being a one or two year deal....or as AW says. He's been offered contracts at other clubs, but they were derisory. He turned them down. He knows he's fit...hence holding out for a deal. With such a past injury, Clubs are rightly cautious. If we've done our job and JE is confident in his own body and fitness, then this could be another excellent signing. Spud , I like you , so I'm not going to ' whoosh ' you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 15 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Spud , I like you , so I'm not going to ' whoosh ' you . Haha...Got ya...haven't had my morning coffee yet ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 1 hour ago, ColeCiderRed said: As I understand Ekstrand failed his initial medical. This maybe a reason as to the late signing of him. Not sure how medicals work, but, could it be he has been given more time and another opportunity to pass? And I thought the bullshit was going to stop as soon as the transfer window shut...... I guess you know a players uncle as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeCiderRed Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 18 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said: And I thought the bullshit was going to stop as soon as the transfer window shut...... I guess you know a players uncle as well..... Apologies if you think it's BS. Thought this was a forum for debate and in some cases speculation. I don't claim to be ITK and I'm not Kachina. I do know someone on the medical staff at the rugby however who also works with City. It's posts like yours which make newbies such as I and others yet to post refrain from doing so. As if those with more posts have a divine right to shoot people down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Unveiled on Monday now apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 41 minutes ago, ColeCiderRed said: Apologies if you think it's BS. Thought this was a forum for debate and in some cases speculation. I don't claim to be ITK and I'm not Kachina. I do know someone on the medical staff at the rugby however who also works with City. It's posts like yours which make newbies such as I and others yet to post refrain from doing so. As if those with more posts have a divine right to shoot people down. There is definitely a "cool kids club" and numerous sycophants eagerly waiting to bully outsiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 2 hours ago, ColeCiderRed said: As I understand Ekstrand failed his initial medical. This maybe a reason as to the late signing of him. Not sure how medicals work, but, could it be he has been given more time and another opportunity to pass? Tbf I remember Nixon saying we would sign him but after the window and that it was a weird one. I can see this being partly true. Like he didn't have a great medical but train with us for a month, stay fit during that and we will talk again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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