nickolas Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 1 minute ago, DaveF said: I think you'd be surprised. He hasn't played since October and that was at a much lower standard, the game will be a lot faster in the Championship so that match fitness and sharpness is unlikely be there. I’d bet hes got more legs to command a place over Weimann! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 58 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: To be fair ….bcfcshags wasn’t a bad player, but played in a different position to Alex Scott Always remember he got sent off against the team I played for Dodgy keeper I heard 13 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Firstly I’m not sure he’s been registered in time. Secondly I believe his last game was in October. Lastly you have no idea how he compares to those currently on the bench. I expect him to be involved in the match day squad within the next month or so but definitely for the experience rather than expecting him to be another Scott. Any reason why you think that. Just been looking at last season’s rules, and couldn’t see anything other than international clearance being required. (FWIW I don’t expect him to be selected) 12 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: Yea definitely. Just the announcement feels like a first team signing. Not saying he won’t play some u21 games to start though I think he’ll be involved Sunday. Just think he’s been signed to play and get chances to play not develop slowly(like u21 for the rest of the season). Undoubtedly a first team group signing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 I believe the actual agreement to sign was before Xmas, what was actually signed then I don't know and presumably the registration had to wait until now as well the International Clearance. He has been playing men's football, no matter the level for 2 years, so we have to be careful we don't stifle him in the U21's. Others that have come through a similar route actually find U21 football because it's kind of artificial. All things being equal he could be on the bench by the end of the month at the latest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 I wonder if they knew he was coming for a month or so, he got put on a fitness program to help him get his fitness levels up. Anyway, glad it's over the line. Next please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Great first interview. Confident, well spoken, thought about his responses and came across really well. Seems to have a good head on his shoulders to go with his obvious talent. Good luck to him 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 25 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said: The opportunity being given to young players over the last few years could turn out to be massive for us, young players are starting to city as a real pathway in to 1st team men's football and maybe on to bigger clubs, which will see us getting the cream of players instead of loosing out like we have done for years No. Not unless, at some point, we don't flog them. Scott had to be - all part of the masterplan that requires a Poster Boy for all other academy signings, someone you can point to and say - sign for us because... behold... look what happens to young lads when they join Bristol City. But at some point... we have to get to the Premier League, not just them. And that involves at some point in the future, retaining the new Geoff Merrick and Tim Ritchie and telling Arsenal, like Sir Alan did, to do one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 First team squad for me. Will be above our other academy players that have made the bench IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 30 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: I wonder if they knew he was coming for a month or so, he got put on a fitness program to help him get his fitness levels up. Anyway, glad it's over the line. Next please. Was thinking this, looks much bigger in his interview then some of the clips I’ve seen of him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 3 minutes ago, George Rs said: Was thinking this, looks much bigger in his interview then some of the clips I’ve seen of him! He’s filled out from this pic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 13 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: No. Not unless, at some point, we don't flog them. Scott had to be - all part of the masterplan that requires a Poster Boy for all other academy signings, someone you can point to and say - sign for us because... behold... look what happens to young lads when they join Bristol City. But at some point... we have to get to the Premier League, not just them. And that involves at some point in the future, retaining the new Geoff Merrick and Tim Ritchie and telling Arsenal, like Sir Alan did, to do one. Don't disagree, I have always said the only way we will get to the prem is by developing our own players and growing a team. The issue will always be the more successful you are the more attention they get. Scott was a generational talent that we were always a stepping stone, once he wanted the move that was it. But if you can build a team of good players on reasonable lengths contracts you have a chance of being able to keep them and they wanting to be apart of the journey. We will always be a selling club, as cannot afford not to be as player profits are important, but that does not mean if finances are OK you cannot resist and build as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 6 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said: Don't disagree, I have always said the only way we will get to the prem is by developing our own players and growing a team. The issue will always be the more successful you are the more attention they get. Scott was a generational talent that we were always a stepping stone, once he wanted the move that was it. But if you can build a team of good players on reasonable lengths contracts you have a chance of being able to keep them and they wanting to be apart of the journey. We will always be a selling club, as cannot afford not to be as player profits are important, but that does not mean if finances are OK you cannot resist and build as well. Finances will be okay, up to SL and the club to stand firm for a year or 2, build around and see where it takes us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 22 minutes ago, George Rs said: Was thinking this, looks much bigger in his interview than some of the clips I’ve seen of him! His body size wouldn’t have changed in a month - but yeah, hope he’s near the first team sooner than later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 5 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said: But if you can build a team of good players on reasonable lengths contracts you have a chance of being able to keep them and they wanting to be apart of the journey. You've no chance of keeping them. The riches on offer in the Prem nowadays will always sway a youngster to leave. Unlike the 70s, when Alan Dicks could make a persuasive case to the players concerned that jumping straight to Arsenal at the first hint of an offer wasn't the way to go - not least because there wasn't such a massive disparity in wages back then (we were big payers). Unlike today, where the disparity us massive. So our strategy is flawed unless you simply say to the players "you ain't going nowhere and we're going to the top flight together". Which is what Dicks said to Merrick and Ritchie. Source? Tom Ritchie 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 1 hour ago, View from the Dolman said: This one is getting a slightly different level of treatment including a signing interview... 1 hour ago, INCRED said: Seems like a very confident lad and a good sense of humour. For an eighteen year old he speaks very well and certainly has high ambitions I think he will fit in very well Yeah he looks so calm and confident, and also physically strong for his age. You can't help but feel that he's got something about him... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95red Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 So our promotion push hangs on a 18 Yr old ,so Bristol city 4 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 1 minute ago, 95red said: So our promotion push hangs on a 18 Yr old ,so Bristol city Exactly! Would’ve been a player I’d be happy to see us sign at the start of January not right on the deadline, oh wait… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRedRobin Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Good signing, hope he can get integrated into the first team squad in a few weeks, looks very talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Really looking forward to seeing this lad play. With all the Irish lads at club I may have to dust off my tricolour and bring it down the gate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95red Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 10 minutes ago, George Rs said: Exactly! Would’ve been a player I’d be happy to see us sign at the start of January not right on the deadline, oh wait… We are bargain basement signing hoping for a gem,then sell, been seeing it for 50yrs now ,starting to wear thin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/loi-transfer-round-up-adam-murphy-leaves-st-pats-to-sign-three-year-deal-with-bristol-city/a1618677711.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 9 minutes ago, 95red said: We are bargain basement signing hoping for a gem,then sell, been seeing it for 50yrs now ,starting to wear thin. No problem with Murphy and the others provided we bring in some more here and now, who may well improve us. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 38 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: His body size wouldn’t have changed in a month - but yeah, hope he’s near the first team sooner than later. My body shape changed substantially in just a week - Christmas week! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 On 31/12/2023 at 12:07, Bat Fastard said: For a talented 18 year old, who may sell for £millions in a couple of years time, it looks like great value. I heard Bournemouth were at the signing sorting out how much they are gonna sign him for in 2 years 6 minutes ago, downendcity said: My body shape changed substantially in just a week - Christmas week! I share your pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 19 minutes ago, Red Skin said: Really looking forward to seeing this lad play. With all the Irish lads at club I may have to dust off my tricolour and bring it down the gate. I’d rather you didn’t 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, Merrick's Marvels said: No. Not unless, at some point, we don't flog them. Scott had to be - all part of the masterplan that requires a Poster Boy for all other academy signings, someone you can point to and say - sign for us because... behold... look what happens to young lads when they join Bristol City. But at some point... we have to get to the Premier League, not just them. And that involves at some point in the future, retaining the new Geoff Merrick and Tim Ritchie and telling Arsenal, like Sir Alan did, to do one. Unfortunately I cant see us getting there with the current owners, especially if we can carry on churning out more young talent and selling them for big bucks, I think they see it as a gamble that may cost too much, risk management..................or some otherbollocks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, Merrick's Marvels said: You've no chance of keeping them. The riches on offer in the Prem nowadays will always sway a youngster to leave. Unlike the 70s, when Alan Dicks could make a persuasive case to the players concerned that jumping straight to Arsenal at the first hint of an offer wasn't the way to go - not least because there wasn't such a massive disparity in wages back then (we were big payers). Unlike today, where the disparity us massive. So our strategy is flawed unless you simply say to the players "you ain't going nowhere and we're going to the top flight together". Which is what Dicks said to Merrick and Ritchie. Source? Tom Ritchie You’re right. The other big difference is back then there was no freedom of contract. If you were under contract you couldn’t leave & even when your deal expired if your club offered you a new one you couldn’t refuse it & go elsewhere. The Arsenal bid was in 1976 but this state of affairs lasted until 1979 when Gary Collier was one of the first to move clubs in this fashion. Jean Marc Bosman’s court case in 1995 then made it possible to move on for free. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 4 hours ago, Andy082005 said: Can’t wait for them to announce tomorrow his head has fallen off in training and he is out for the season. Standard City To be followed 6 months later by …. he’s had a setback in his recovery. Due to his head being fixed the wrong way round, we expect another 12 months before he’s back on the grass. In 10 years time, after a dozen other players had their heads fixed back the wrong way, Tins at the annual Fans Forum, advises that the Club are considering launching an investigation into why so many players had backward facing heads. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Nice to see a bit of Latin on his tattoos -"Alice Grave Nil " is on his left forearm which translates as: "Nothing is heavy to those with wings" Let's hope Adam is 'per volar sunata'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Seems to be a very intelligent mature lad. It's very difficult to not make comparisons with Scott. Whilst I've read that others think it will be a while before we see him in the 1st team, with our depleted squad, it really won't take much for him to make the bench. It wasn't all that long ago that we couldn't even name 9 subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 (edited) 14 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Seems to be a very intelligent mature lad. It's very difficult to not make comparisons with Scott. Whilst I've read that others think it will be a while before we see him in the 1st team, with our depleted squad, it really won't take much for him to make the bench. It wasn't all that long ago that we couldn't even name 9 subs. Sunderland, 3 or 4 games ago. Edited January 3 by GrahamC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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