brad blit Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Let me start by saying that 300k is a bargain/good deal, he offers a decent backup to Tammy as a quick, hard working, fox in box striker. BUT I don't understand the mass hysteria over signing and how much emphasis City have put on this. Rovers have only been a rival geographically over recent years and I like most consider Cardiff to be our main rivals because of their playing level. Yes this was the first signing from Rovers for 30years and he was arguably the best player, but is he someone that is dramatically gonna change or enhance us? I would guess no. At half time yesterday to a quickly evacuating stadium of people wanting another cider, he was announced over tannoy like some marquee signing.... get real! He's a reasonable punt considering his goals and age but it's no guarantee that he will work at this level. Compare to Wednesday who at the same time were close to signing Rhodes from Boro, now that's a signing! Ok yes City have the new strategy and wage budget which I think long term is great for the club, but if Lansdown is serious about the promised land then surely it's better to stop spending little on lots (we are starting to get quite a big squad) and start spending more on less - that way Lee won't have quite so many options and might stop tinkering every match, but that's for another thread.... There have been numerous interviews, pictures and articles regarding him but I think it's more clever PR & Marketing from the club in wake of our record 9 game loss, and some people need to wake up and realise that he's not the game changing signing they think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 1, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 It's certainly not helping him personally with all the piss taking our club is putting out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 It could really bite us on the arse in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Well I've always thought we should cover our signings better but the timing is awful. It looks as if the club's PR team are trying their best to rub salt in the wounds. They've set the precedent now though and need to cover all first team signings like MT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I never have any sympathy for Rovers but I wish we'd concentrate a bit more on the fact that we have gained 5 points from the last 42 available.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 minute ago, JoeAman08 said: Well I've always thought we should cover our signings better but the timing is awful. It looks as if the club's PR team are trying their best to rub salt in the wounds. They've set the precedent now though and need to cover all first team signings like MT. I was just going to make that point. As fun as it is you got to feel a bit sorry for players we've spent much more money on, and/or moved countries to play here. They're getting much less a Fanfare Welcome than MT who we triggered a low release clause on and just crossed the river! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, brad blit said: Let me start by saying that 300k is a bargain/good deal, he offers a decent backup to Tammy as a quick, hard working, fox in box striker. BUT I don't understand the mass hysteria over signing and how much emphasis City have put on this. Rovers have only been a rival geographically over recent years and I like most consider Cardiff to be our main rivals because of their playing level. Yes this was the first signing from Rovers for 30years and he was arguably the best player, but is he someone that is dramatically gonna change or enhance us? I would guess no. At half time yesterday to a quickly evacuating stadium of people wanting another cider, he was announced over tannoy like some marquee signing.... get real! He's a reasonable punt considering his goals and age but it's no guarantee that he will work at this level. Compare to Wednesday who at the same time were close to signing Rhodes from Boro, now that's a signing! Ok yes City have the new strategy and wage budget which I think long term is great for the club, but if Lansdown is serious about the promised land then surely it's better to stop spending little on lots (we are starting to get quite a big squad) and start spending more on less - that way Lee won't have quite so many options and might stop tinkering every match, but that's for another thread.... There have been numerous interviews, pictures and articles regarding him but I think it's more clever PR & Marketing from the club in wake of our record 9 game loss, and some people need to wake up and realise that he's not the game changing signing they think it is. Good post. Would say its not very clever marketing though. Would like the club to show more class and play down the fact hes ex gas. Leave it to the fans to wind the mutants up i say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Can't agree with much of that. And I wouldn't have thought many BCFC fans see Cardiff as bigger rivals. Whether some guy on the loudspeaker shouts and here he is Matty Taylor or not will have absolutely SOD ALL to do with how the rest of this season unfolds. I say let 'em have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Probably gonna be as useful to us as Eion Doyle for Cardiff/Preston. Lower league striker out of his depth but that makes it even funnier in some ways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjam!n Ultra Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 It's almost like the club is trying deflect attention away from something more pressing. Can't think what, or maybe who, though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Can't agree with much of that. And I wouldn't have thought many BCFC fans see Cardiff as bigger rivals. Whether some guy on the loudspeaker shouts and here he is Matty Taylor or not will have absolutely SOD ALL to do with how the rest of this season unfolds. I say let 'em have it and I can't imagine any of our other more expensive signings will be bothered, they'll understand that this is about the local rivalry and the significance of this steal. The signing has excited a lot of us, cheering us up, helping us look forward to the next match we may otherwise be rather worried about. If it has had even a fraction of the same affect on the team, it can only help lift their next performance, just when we need it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Didn't we avoid losing our 9th game? 26 minutes ago, brad blit said: Lots of interesting stuuff and then...... in wake of our record 9 game loss, and some people need to wake up and realise that he's not the game changing signing they think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad blit Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 minute ago, CiderJar said: Didn't we avoid losing our 9th game? Haha maths was never my strong point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 30 minutes ago, brad blit said: Let me start by saying that 300k is a bargain/good deal, he offers a decent backup to Tammy as a quick, hard working, fox in box striker. BUT I don't understand the mass hysteria over signing and how much emphasis City have put on this. Rovers have only been a rival geographically over recent years and I like most consider Cardiff to be our main rivals because of their playing level. Yes this was the first signing from Rovers for 30years and he was arguably the best player, but is he someone that is dramatically gonna change or enhance us? I would guess no. At half time yesterday to a quickly evacuating stadium of people wanting another cider, he was announced over tannoy like some marquee signing.... get real! He's a reasonable punt considering his goals and age but it's no guarantee that he will work at this level. Compare to Wednesday who at the same time were close to signing Rhodes from Boro, now that's a signing! Ok yes City have the new strategy and wage budget which I think long term is great for the club, but if Lansdown is serious about the promised land then surely it's better to stop spending little on lots (we are starting to get quite a big squad) and start spending more on less - that way Lee won't have quite so many options and might stop tinkering every match, but that's for another thread.... There have been numerous interviews, pictures and articles regarding him but I think it's more clever PR & Marketing from the club in wake of our record 9 game loss, and some people need to wake up and realise that he's not the game changing signing they think it is. That last sentence.. uh, and how would you know this to be true already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Cider_boy said: and I can't imagine any of our other more expensive signings will be bothered, they'll understand that this is about the local rivalry and the significance of this steal. The signing has excited a lot of us, cheering us up, helping us look forward to the next match we may otherwise be rather worried about. If it has had even a fraction of the same affect on the team, it can only help lift their next performance, just when we need it... Did you read what I said? I was actually saying it was good that he signed and has been bigged up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrowVegasCidered Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 In my view I also wonder if this is a "lansdown" signing. The way rovers treated the rugby club is disgraceful, rent, taking ground etc. makes one wonder if this was a way for having Rovers back & stunting their growth. I wonder if their is more to this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 hour ago, brad blit said: BUT I don't understand the mass hysteria over signing and how much emphasis City have put on this. Me neither. As I said in a previous thread I just cannot feel the excitement and remain underwhelmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 40 minutes ago, Benjam!n Ultra said: It's almost like the club is trying deflect attention away from something more pressing. Can't think what, or maybe who, though.... Seems to me that with this and the other signings this transfer window that the club are trying to do something about it. LJ is the manager and Lansdown has publicly backed him. Is it not time to wake up to reality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 44 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Probably gonna be as useful to us as Eion Doyle for Cardiff/Preston. Lower league striker out of his depth but that makes it even funnier in some ways Or Agard . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAGa Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 We've got one over our rivals and we've not had much to cheer about recently. If the ball was on the other foot, they wouldn't hold back. Everything has to be turned into a negative on here, jheeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, JHAGa said: We've got one over our rivals and we've not had much to cheer about recently. If the ball was on the other foot, they wouldn't hold back. Everything has to be turned into a negative on here, jheeze. Spot on. Drives me mad. This is a guy who's been bagging goals for fun (lower league ,yes but) and we have picked him up for NOTHING really. Oh, well if they want to feel constantly negative about the club who are we to stop them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 hour ago, brad blit said: BUT I don't understand the mass hysteria over signing and how much emphasis City have put on this. The emphasis deflects criticism from LJ make no mistake. Our fans are happy to get one over on Rovers. I just want us to survive in the Championship and nowt else matters to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, BigTone said: The emphasis deflects criticism from LJ make no mistake. Our fans are happy to get one over on Rovers. I just want us to survive in the Championship and nowt else matters to me. And you don't think a guy who has a pretty decent goal scoring record would have any effect on the rest of this season, not to mention next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 46 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Did you read what I said? I was actually saying it was good that he signed and has been bigged up yes, I was adding to what you said rather than disagreeing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, Cider_boy said: yes, I was adding to what you said rather than disagreeing sorry, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 10 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: And you don't think a guy who has a pretty decent goal scoring record would have any effect on the rest of this season, not to mention next? Not a lot if I'm honest. His signing does not excite me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 hour ago, brad blit said: Let me start by saying that 300k is a bargain/good deal, he offers a decent backup to Tammy as a quick, hard working, fox in box striker. BUT I don't understand the mass hysteria over signing and how much emphasis City have put on this. Rovers have only been a rival geographically over recent years and I like most consider Cardiff to be our main rivals because of their playing level. Yes this was the first signing from Rovers for 30years and he was arguably the best player, but is he someone that is dramatically gonna change or enhance us? I would guess no. At half time yesterday to a quickly evacuating stadium of people wanting another cider, he was announced over tannoy like some marquee signing.... get real! He's a reasonable punt considering his goals and age but it's no guarantee that he will work at this level. Compare to Wednesday who at the same time were close to signing Rhodes from Boro, now that's a signing! Ok yes City have the new strategy and wage budget which I think long term is great for the club, but if Lansdown is serious about the promised land then surely it's better to stop spending little on lots (we are starting to get quite a big squad) and start spending more on less - that way Lee won't have quite so many options and might stop tinkering every match, but that's for another thread.... There have been numerous interviews, pictures and articles regarding him but I think it's more clever PR & Marketing from the club in wake of our record 9 game loss, and some people need to wake up and realise that he's not the game changing signing they think it is. It's a bit over the top. Funny at the time but club are trying to distract the fans from another winless game. But it is still funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Is this thread for real??? Its the funniest best thing thats happened in years. We've got a potentially great striker who only has to score 5-6 goals in the Championship and he'll be worth £2-3 million. Score more and £5-6 million. Score none and we have a striker who we can dump for at least £500,000 in L1. He might even be a hero for BCFC but it's all win win. Anyone underwhelmed needs to get a reality check.... It's flipping genius- it's the stuff of legends. I'm loving it, f****** loving it . This is every bit as good as the Sir Colin of Mansfield moment , better than "that" Twentyman phone in. What is happening to you lot?? Rejoice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Anyone underwhelmed needs to get a reality check.... Why ? Just because we've got one over on the Gas ? Get a life Pal !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, BigTone said: Why ? Just because we've got one over on the Gas ? Get a life Pal !! Sorry- but yes. Condensed version: I genuinely hate gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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