Cowshed Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, BobBobSuperBob said: I’m not so sure we need a Bannan / Tomlin type creator I Think part of the problem last season (Till the porky got dropped) was consistently giving Tomlin the ball to try his tricks and satisfy his ego For me we play at our best and are scintillating when we pass and move and I’m not sure a ball wanting midfield ball player would be what we want - think we’d be better looking for somebody who likes to pay pass and move who fits into our main ethos For that reason Ryan Woods would still be very high on my wish list Add a sharp finisher to this (fully fit) squad and another midfielder and this squad wouldn’t be far off next season The team is based on pass and move, press, screen, high tempo at its best ... A specialised playmaker could change everything negatively. I get what you mean by Woods does not make lots of passes that penetrate defences, he keeps it simple and quick. He is very flexible and would improve City ... Think he will move to a team with more stature/clout/call it what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 hours ago, ZiderEyed said: I still think Daniel Johnson would suit us down to the ground. Exactly what we need. Ryan Woods is a good shout too. Operated at right back for Shrewsbury for a long time. Shame he's ginger though. I think Daniel Johnson gave one of the best displays of midfield play at AG this season. Only just behind Pogba and Pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Surely all midfielders are ball playing?? Johnson is exactly the type of player we need but Preston would ask for £10 million. Are we convinced he will do a job similar to Aaron Mooy at Huddersfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 hours ago, shelts said: I have it on good authority we will spend big I reckon so too. Whether it be perm transfer fees or loan wages we have learned the lessons of a decade ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: Yeh I guess he is Norwich's jewel. But, as has been mentioned in other threads - the big transfers in the Championship in January tend to be teams high up the table taking the star players from those lower down. Luke Freeman anyone? On this note, it’s nearly the 3rd Jan and we haven’t been linked with any Barnsley players yet. Come on people, get a move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 45 minutes ago, Cowshed said: The team is based on pass and move, press, screen, high tempo at its best ... A specialised playmaker could change everything negatively. I get what you mean by Woods does not make lots of passes that penetrate defences, he keeps it simple and quick. He is very flexible and would improve City ... Think he will move to a team with more stature/clout/call it what you want. We are certainly in a strong position at the moment, if the money and personal terms are right then i dont see why we couldn't sell the move to Woods.. lets be honest he has as good of a chance here at BCFC than many others can offer in the Championship of playing in the top flight next season.. i can see us spending fairly big this January aswell tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 3 hours ago, ZiderEyed said: I still think Daniel Johnson would suit us down to the ground. Exactly what we need. Ryan Woods is a good shout too. Operated at right back for Shrewsbury for a long time. Shame he's ginger though. I don't think he was ever the same after he went on the X Factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 A player I have said about previously who I think we should be trying to sign is Ryan Ledson at Oxford. Admittedly he is a player if first heard of on FIFA and champ manager but he is a player destined for the top. Was shocked when I seen he had permanently with Oxford where he had been on loan from Everton. Right age and willing to drop divisions to play regular football at his age would suggest the right attitude to go with the ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokes7 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 3 hours ago, shelts said: I have it on good authority we will spend big As in break our transfer record or spend big as in a few players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Daniel Johnson for me. The best player on the park by a country mile when we played PNE and not for the first time either. Definitely worth pushing the boat out for IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradleyStokeRed Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Joe Morrell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54-46 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Go buy Albert from Villa. Noticed he clapped City fans before Villa yesterday and it would give that bellend who’s been spouting off in the Villa Fans thread a coronary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 hours ago, stokes7 said: As in break our transfer record or spend big as in a few players? Spend big money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 10 minutes ago, shelts said: Spend big money Can some meat on the bones here - Have it from a reliable source that Sir Steve has been eyeing this little beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 hours ago, formerly known as ivan said: A player I have said about previously who I think we should be trying to sign is Ryan Ledson at Oxford. Admittedly he is a player if first heard of on FIFA and champ manager but he is a player destined for the top. Was shocked when I seen he had permanently with Oxford where he had been on loan from Everton. Right age and willing to drop divisions to play regular football at his age would suggest the right attitude to go with the ability. Long been an admirer of Ledson. Quality footballer and really surprised me that he left Everton. I think he had a problem with David Unsworth in their youth setup and moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Can some meat on the bones here - Have it from a reliable source that Sir Steve has been eyeing this little beauty City red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 To me it sounds like people are either describing Brownhill or Paterson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 8 hours ago, Shtanley said: To me it sounds like people are either describing Brownhill or Paterson. A combo of both would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Suggesting various decent creative midfielders is all very well but players of the required talent very rarely become availble during the winter window. Add to that the question if whether LJ actually agrees that the midfield requires strengthening may be an explanation if it doesn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firstyardleftinbed Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 With the way we play now I think we have to be even more selective in terms of any 'creative' player we bring in. A lot of our success this season has been down to the way we have been pressing the ball so much better than last year and bringing in a player with a Tomlin-esque work ethic off the ball could ruin that. Johnson at PNE would get my vote but it would take crazy money to get him in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Robbored said: Suggesting various decent creative midfielders is all very well but players of the required talent very rarely become availble during the winter window. Add to that the question if whether LJ actually agrees that the midfield requires strengthening may be an explanation if it doesn't happen. LJ has been quoted as saying he wants to add a midfielder . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: LJ has been quoted as saying he wants to add a midfielder . I missed that quote Major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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