Meh Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, hodge said: Excellent prospect in this division but big risk on the fee, Mo presents a smaller risk for someone we believe can also step up. Believe or hope? Dont get me wrong I’m excited by Eisa but it is a 2 division jump for a player in non-league 18 months ago. I think the better “punt” would have been Marriott albeit I appreciate we may have tried hard and he may not have wanted to come and outside our control. I just hope the more expensive risk doesn’t score for fun whilst the cheaper risk looks out of his depth. Fingers crossed. Cos if that happens (even though many won’t admit it yet) we will be slating the club on here in 6 months time for not pushing the boat out - nature of this forum !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 I guess we both (us and Derby) got the players we wanted for the fees we wanted to pay. The real losers are Peterborough who apart from the money dont have the replacement they had lined up. They might also be held to randsom by other clubs who know they have cash to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Rather have Mo here. At least he wanted to come to Bristol City FC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just watched a video of all his goals from last year- about 3 mins long... Knows where the goal is yes, and clearly has decent movement- but got to say some of the defending and goalkeeping which helped to enable his goals was hapless. I'd be surprised if he found such space as readily in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 31 minutes ago, Neo said: Believe or hope? Dont get me wrong I’m excited by Eisa but it is a 2 division jump for a player in non-league 18 months ago. I think the better “punt” would have been Marriott albeit I appreciate we may have tried hard and he may not have wanted to come and outside our control. I just hope the more expensive risk doesn’t score for fun whilst the cheaper risk looks out of his depth. Fingers crossed. Cos if that happens (even though many won’t admit it yet) we will be slating the club on here in 6 months time for not pushing the boat out - nature of this forum !! well marriot has only had one good goal scoring season, he struggled with goals at luton, where as Eisa has scored regularly at every level he has played at, I think we've got the better player and better value for money personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 The BBC are going to be so disappointed when they can't find Frank Lampards Pride Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 13 minutes ago, Midred said: The BBC are going to be so disappointed when they can't find Frank Lampards Pride Park! Not as disappointed as Frank Lampard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Excellent post. FWIW, if Vydra is leaving will Marriott be able to replace him adequately- at least this season? On the pitch - possibly. Financially - definitely The latter is probably Derby's most pressing priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Leveller said: I've never been to Derby at all. Is there any point, if you don't have to? Does it have any highlights? Only seeing it in your driving mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Derby is a fine town, no doubt about it. Those who choose to say silly things that refer to a rear view mirror are somewhat dim witted if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Monkeh said: well marriot has only had one good goal scoring season, he struggled with goals at luton, where as Eisa has scored regularly at every level he has played at, I think we've got the better player and better value for money personally I hope you are right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Marriott is too much of a goal machine to not succeed at this level. People say he's a risk, but I don't think he would have been much of a risk at all. Happy with Eisa though so not complaining. He’s only broken 20 goals once, that was last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Marriott is too much of a goal machine to not succeed at this level. People say he's a risk, but I don't think he would have been much of a risk at all. Happy with Eisa though so not complaining. The game is littered with one season wonders, I am not saying this is the case with Marriott but the gamble is too big for a club like City to take . If Mo doesn't work out we would be able to sell him to a bigger lower league club and get a decent percentage of his transfer fee back . We are risking probably about a million as opposed to three or four with the Marriott . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: The game is littered with one season wonders, I am not saying this is the case with Marriott but the gamble is too big for a club like City to take . If Mo doesn't work out we would be able to sell him to a bigger lower league club and get a decent percentage of his transfer fee back . We are risking probably about a million as opposed to three or four with the Marriott . Plus the fact the fee banded about was 6.5m when most were saying 'no thanks' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Anyone know if there's any special offers on at Morrisons at Cribbs? I've got to pop in to B&Q just opposite. As it happens there are great offers on Malt, I got several tuther day inc Glenmornangie at £11off and Jura £8 off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 2 hours ago, downendcity said: On the pitch - possibly. Financially - definitely The latter is probably Derby's most pressing priority. For sure, financially. On the pitch- this season? Not so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Lord Northski said: Forgive me but this is a bit random. But I’ve only been to Derby twice, both on business and I am yet to see anyone wearing a suit. I worked there for a short time years ago, and I definitely saw a few people wearing shell suits. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 36 minutes ago, Monkeh said: He’s only broken 20 goals once, that was last season Bobby Reid never hit 20 goals a season, yet he's just gone for £10m! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 15 hours ago, JonDolman said: Marriott is too much of a goal machine to not succeed at this level. People say he's a risk, but I don't think he would have been much of a risk at all. Happy with Eisa though so not complaining. Could say the same about Matty Taylor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 19 hours ago, Neo said: Believe or hope? Dont get me wrong I’m excited by Eisa but it is a 2 division jump for a player in non-league 18 months ago. I think the better “punt” would have been Marriott albeit I appreciate we may have tried hard and he may not have wanted to come and outside our control. I just hope the more expensive risk doesn’t score for fun whilst the cheaper risk looks out of his depth. Fingers crossed. Cos if that happens (even though many won’t admit it yet) we will be slating the club on here in 6 months time for not pushing the boat out - nature of this forum !! Jamie Vardy & Ian Wright didn't fare too badly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 32 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: Jamie Vardy & Ian Wright didn't fare too badly True. But fairly easy to give popular examples of players who made that sort of jump whilst casually ignoring the many that don’t - to be fair. Just to emphasise - I’m happy with Eisa - my post was not meant to be negative - just questioning whether the poster thought or hoped Eisa would work out and whether Marriott would have been a better option despite the cost. I hope Eisa tears it up whilst Marriott is fairly meh and our due diligence etc is proved spot on but not sure that will be the case. Is that so wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 15 hours ago, downendcity said: Bobby Reid never hit 20 goals a season, yet he's just gone for £10m! and he isn't worth that, we played a blinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 37 minutes ago, Neo said: Just to emphasise - I’m happy with Eisa - my post was not meant to be negative - just questioning whether the poster thought or hoped Eisa would work out and whether Marriott would have been a better option despite the cost. Marriot and Eisa both have impressive lower league scroring records. To me it's a lottery which one will have be the better Championship season. That said, I can't see Eisa starting too many games - certainly not early season anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 33 minutes ago, Robbored said: Marriot and Eisa both have impressive lower league scroring records. To me it's a lottery which one will have be the better Championship season. That said, I can't see Eisa starting too many games - certainly not early season anyway. got to disagree wit you robbo, I think he'll start plenty of games, he's got a poachers instinct, he may not impose imself on games, but he seems the sort of player who will be quiet for 80 minutes then pop up with 2 goals, I think now with the workman like players we have in the attacking third (Weinman Watkins) we can afford that type of player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Can't we move this thread from the rumours now he's signed for Derby? Got fed up with it weeks ago anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Monkeh said: got to disagree wit you robbo, I think he'll start plenty of games, he's got a poachers instinct, he may not impose imself on games, but he seems the sort of player who will be quiet for 80 minutes then pop up with 2 goals, I think now with the workman like players we have in the attacking third (Weinman Watkins) we can afford that type of player He'll be competing for a place with Djuric and Taylor plus with Famara when he's completed his ban. I reckon Elliasson will also be in the frame which is why I don't think he'll be a regular starter. That said your comments are perfectly valid points and I can't disagree at all. I guess it'll be down to LJ and what he sees in training as to who starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 On 26/07/2018 at 11:06, Redmycolour said: He's joined Derby, he never wanted to come here, wasn't willing to move his family down South, he got his wish , Derby or Forrest, let's get over it, especially Bristol Post, move on From what i understand he would have been more than happy to come here ....as long as we met his obscene wage demand.......thing is, that was same story for several clubs....seems he finally found one gullible enough to go for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 He is well and truly in our past, and it is not as though we missed out on Ronaldo. We have just as good players, at least potentially, if not better, than him Onwards, and hopefully, upwards, leaving said player in our wake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 On 26/07/2018 at 11:26, Leveller said: I've never been to Derby at all. Is there any point, if you don't have to? Does it have any highlights? I have friends who live in Derby, who we visit regularly. It’s not a decay ridden dump like Oldham, but there really is nothing there. Why you would stay or live there is beyond me. Nottingham is better and that’s saying something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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