Steve Watts Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 26/06/2023 at 22:15, Kid in the Riot said: The thing I still don't really get tho is: Millwall. They have one of the lower wage bills in the division, so I'm just struggling to see them matching what we were offering. And if that's the case then, as noble as Joe Bryan may be, it's a bit mad to think that he's turned down a bigger offer at his hometown club to stay in London with a higher cost of living, on less money. Maybe Milwall are matching our offer...in which case he'd have to be one of, if not their highest earner, I'd have thought. For a mere mortal like you and I maybe, but the wages Joe will have picked up over the last few seasons will probably just be enough to stop him from having to sleep in the doorway of the local Lidl..... Unless he or Nige comes out and says what those reservations were we'll never know. It's the age old adage that gets rolled out time and again in football - Never go back. He left having had his best season for us and on a real high. Perhaps his reservations were purely and simply that he could become another statistic to that adage and would rather leave his time here as a fond memory. Who knows? Well....besides Joe & Nige? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 27/06/2023 at 15:14, Bristol Oil Services said: I don’t see Millwall taking to Joe. 1, there's his relaxed attitude to rolling his sleeves up and getting back goal-side (source: @Harry), and 2. He has publicly admitted he reads books. Plus he has openly talked about his mental health. And his dad is educated and clever. A few ropey performances early doors and that'll be it, he'll be a "I love you." With such a reliable source it must be correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 19 hours ago, Steve Watts said: For a mere mortal like you and I maybe, but the wages Joe will have picked up over the last few seasons will probably just be enough to stop him from having to sleep in the doorway of the local Lidl..... Unless he or Nige comes out and says what those reservations were we'll never know. It's the age old adage that gets rolled out time and again in football - Never go back. He left having had his best season for us and on a real high. Perhaps his reservations were purely and simply that he could become another statistic to that adage and would rather leave his time here as a fond memory. Who knows? Well....besides Joe & Nige? Personally for me he's burned his bridges with our fanbase. When he returns to Ashton Gate he won't get a round of applause from me. He agreed a deal with us and then for whatever reason he changed his mind. I don't like that sort of messing about. You don't agree a deal in the 1st instance if you have any doubts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Personally for me he's burned his bridges with our fanbase. When he returns to Ashton Gate he won't get a round of applause from me. He agreed a deal with us and then for whatever reason he changed his mind. I don't like that sort of messing about. You don't agree a deal in the 1st instance if you have any doubts. If you listen to Nigel Pearsons interview, it does not sound like a deal was agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Personally for me he's burned his bridges with our fanbase. When he returns to Ashton Gate he won't get a round of applause from me. He agreed a deal with us and then for whatever reason he changed his mind. I don't like that sort of messing about. You don't agree a deal in the 1st instance if you have any doubts. He never agreed a deal, and rightly had reservations about coming back, proven by this reaction, to a person choosing where to apply his trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 54 minutes ago, Monkeh said: He never agreed a deal, and rightly had reservations about coming back, proven by this reaction, to a person choosing where to apply his trade I get that, I believe he has been critical in the past about some comments from City fans whilst he was with us. Which makes a potential move to Millwall all the more weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Monkeh said: He never agreed a deal, and rightly had reservations about coming back, proven by this reaction, to a person choosing where to apply his trade What, in your opinion, were his reservations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, mozo said: What, in your opinion, were his reservations? He comes across as quite level headed and wants to be challenging for the play offs, he can do that at Millwall currently, we still aren't strong enough for that without luck, Also if rumours are true, we only offered him a year, he probably wants a bit more security Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertsexile Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) NP has always said he only wants players who want to be at the club. HNM being the example, it was stated this week by NP that he thanked Joe for his honesty regarding a return. A return of a prodigal son is not always a good thing. Joe left us and has moved on so as fans we need to move and wish shoe well where ever he ends up playing. Joe was a good servant to club and gave us many memories. Good luck Joe Edited June 28, 2023 by hertsexile Missed word 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardy Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Hold on a minute - I thought he was heading for a new challenge ‘overseas’? He seems a very complex character these days - probably best we steer well clear this time around. He can’t ever seem to make his mind up what he wants. He will probably have a good first 8 or 10 games at Millwall before getting injured & being seen as a waste of money on £20k a week. Thanks for the memories Joe - time for all parties to move on. Edited June 28, 2023 by Cardy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Cardy said: Hold on a minute - I thought he was heading for a new challenge ‘overseas’? He seems a very complex character these days - probably best we steer well clear this time around. He can’t ever seem to make his mind up what he wants. He will probably have a good first 8 or 10 games at Millwall before getting injured & being seen as a waste of money on £20k a week. Thanks for the memories Joe - time for all parties to move on. Let’s hope he doesn’t have a good game in Millwall’s 2nd game of the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Glad he's not coming back to us. I am not seduced by the fact that he is an ex favourite City player. Frankly, now he is not really good enough if we want to progress. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_bristol Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 This smells like sustainability to me. Thanks JB and all the best at Miiiiiiiiiiiiiill, except when we need you to lose of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 So is he signing for us or not? @Bcfcshags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 56 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said: So is he signing for us or not? @Bcfcshags Worth a listen to the BBCRB interview this week. You’ll hear from Nige and you’ll get your answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 We aren't gonna have the old "I'm glad we didn't get him" coming out now are we ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 10 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Personally for me he's burned his bridges with our fanbase. When he returns to Ashton Gate he won't get a round of applause from me. He agreed a deal with us and then for whatever reason he changed his mind. I don't like that sort of messing about. You don't agree a deal in the 1st instance if you have any doubts. Congratulations on being able to speak on behalf of our whole fanbase, that's a very lofty position you are in. It seems I am not in "our fanbase" though as I think he would have burned more bridges if he had come and not hit the levels we saw from him before. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Congratulations on being able to speak on behalf of our whole fanbase, that's a very lofty position you are in. It seems I am not in "our fanbase" though as I think he would have burned more bridges if he had come and not hit the levels we saw from him before. In the latter part of JB’s final season before his move, there was a suggestion he was not putting in 100% and that he had, effectively, ‘downed tools’. In the back of my mind, I had this fear that, were he to have returned this season and, for whatever reason, physical injury or otherwise, he would have been accused of just seeking a cushy last pay off. Probably best for all parties that he is not coming back, and I wish him the best of luck wherever he goes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 7 hours ago, Davefevs said: Worth a listen to the BBCRB interview this week. You’ll hear from Nige and you’ll get your answer. Worth a listen indeed, but I only trust anonymous OTIB posters who are ITK. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh II Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said: Worth a listen indeed, but I only trust anonymous OTIB posters who are ITK. You come across very upset about not knowing anything. It's okay, the vast majority of us aren't ITK. No need to be jealous. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 30 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said: Worth a listen indeed, but I only trust anonymous OTIB posters who are ITK. Out of interest, why the snide comments about OTIBers who have some info and share it on here. Its fair to say from Nige’s press interview that it was pretty close to getting done, so it’s not as if Shags or Kid or ROD initially) made it up is it? So what if they said it was “done” and actually it wasn’t! Thoughts??? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 It's a curious one with all sorts of unfounded beliefs: He'd choose his hometown club over money. He wants to play overseas. He has only been offered a one year deal. It looks like this might be one of those mysteries that never gets answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 He still hasn’t signed for Millwall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 12 hours ago, Monkeh said: He comes across as quite level headed and wants to be challenging for the play offs, he can do that at Millwall currently, we still aren't strong enough for that without luck, Also if rumours are true, we only offered him a year, he probably wants a bit more security 'We are not strong enough without luck.' ?? If we do not make the play offs next season I will fly over and run naked around Ashton gate. With my cider belly it will not be a good site and hope any watching has a defibrator on hand, A year's promise would be the best he could probably negotiate. I have a good feeling about next season even if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 43 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Out of interest, why the snide comments about OTIBers who have some info and share it on here. Its fair to say from Nige’s press interview that it was pretty close to getting done, so it’s not as if Shags or Kid or ROD initially) made it up is it? So what if they said it was “done” and actually it wasn’t! Thoughts??? Nothing snide about it Dave. In Shags we trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 43 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Out of interest, why the snide comments about OTIBers who have some info and share it on here. Its fair to say from Nige’s press interview that it was pretty close to getting done, so it’s not as if Shags or Kid or ROD initially) made it up is it? So what if they said it was “done” and actually it wasn’t! Thoughts??? Full time WUM. Don't bite. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Randy Marsh II said: the vast majority of us aren't ITK Oh, I think you’ll find that we are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabledRobin Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said: Nothing snide about it Dave. In Shags we trust. Any way of muting a poster? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo123 Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 28 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He still hasn’t signed for Millwall Medical yesterday mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jimbo123 said: Medical yesterday mate. Yes, as per media reports. 10 minutes ago, FabledRobin said: Any way of muting a poster? There’s an ignore poster option: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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