reddogkev Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Bloody love this kid, I had no idea he had been with us since he was 7. That's pretty amazing really, makes you appreciate he must be City through and through. Awesome determination and poise for the goal, and led the line very well. Also, got to admire his confidence to think he can make the Scottish Euro squad, probably a bit too early for him to make the sort of step up, but loving the ambition. Just hope we can hold onto him for a couple more seasons and watch him become a top striker playing for us! Stay away Bournemouth!! 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Bloody love this kid, I had no idea he had been with us since he was 7. That's pretty amazing really, makes you appreciate he must be City through and through. Awesome determination and poise for the goal, and led the line very well. Also, got to admire his confidence to think he can make the Scottish Euro squad, probably a bit too early for him to make the sort of step up, but loving the ambition. Just hope we can hold onto him for a couple more seasons and watch him become a top striker playing for us! Stay away Bournemouth!! I loved his interview where he said he was there as a fan when Korey Smith scored the winner against Manchester United. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 4 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Bloody love this kid, I had no idea he had been with us since he was 7. That's pretty amazing really, makes you appreciate he must be City through and through. Awesome determination and poise for the goal, and led the line very well. Also, got to admire his confidence to think he can make the Scottish Euro squad, probably a bit too early for him to make the sort of step up, but loving the ambition. Just hope we can hold onto him for a couple more seasons and watch him become a top striker playing for us! Stay away Bournemouth!! I think I'd be quite shocked if he didn't make that Euros squad if he carries on like this. Its definitely a realistic aim for him. He's certainly better than Lyndon Dykes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 (edited) Didn't know he was a fan or ballboy, like an actual fan having watched..could that enhance his chances of signing a new deal? Edited January 17 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I fear he’ll be the next one to break my heart by leaving 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I fear this come the summer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I'm not saying it's just words etc, but if he really held true fan qualities, he would sign a new deal which protects the club he so say loves. A release clause could be added or gentleman's agreement, so if the right offer comes he can leave, but at present he is out of contract at the end of next season, and in the summer, the world and it's wife will know he is in his final year, so offers will not be as lucrative, as he would move a year later for compensation. So if his feelings are true and it's not just words, he could repay that belief and faith shown in him, by signing a deal that benefits all parties. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 36 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Bloody love this kid, I had no idea he had been with us since he was 7. That's pretty amazing really, makes you appreciate he must be City through and through. Awesome determination and poise for the goal, and led the line very well. Also, got to admire his confidence to think he can make the Scottish Euro squad, probably a bit too early for him to make the sort of step up, but loving the ambition. Just hope we can hold onto him for a couple more seasons and watch him become a top striker playing for us! Stay away Bournemouth!! Arsenal fan I believe, hence his “bants” with Alex a Spurs fan. I’m sure he’s a City fan too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Gonna convince myself he's the one who will stay with us and take us to the promised land, rather than go there on a solo mission. 5 year contract please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Meanwhile, just two weeks ago he was worth a few hundred grand. 2 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 8 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Arsenal fan I believe, hence his “bants” with Alex a Spurs fan. I’m sure he’s a City fan too Dave any idea if he went under compensation at the end of his contract. How much that fee would be? Just looking at worst case scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Meanwhile, just two weeks ago he was worth a few hundred grand. Worst take on OTIB this year, on day 2, and unlikely to be topped! Crown him now? Bookies are paying out 4 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Just now, RedRoss said: Dave any idea if he went under compensation at the end of his contract. How much that fee would be? Just looking at worst case scenario. No idea, depends on 7/8 different parameters, inc things like wage amount in our contract offering, other club’s offering, etc. Danny Ings was £6m to Liverpool with add-ons. If he’s scoring lots it wouldn’t be a pittance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Worst take on OTIB this year, on day 2, and unlikely to be topped! Crown him now? Bookies are paying out Those two goals alone has made us more money than that poster suggested we sell him for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I think his goal tally will improve with Twine feeding him. That said if he isn’t signing a new deal and we get a big offer in the summer I’d sell if we could reinvest………. Which we won’t so better keep actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Just now, Davefevs said: No idea, depends on 7/8 different parameters, inc things like wage amount in our contract offering, other club’s offering, etc. Danny Ings was £6m to Liverpool with add-ons. If he’s scoring lots it wouldn’t be a pittance. If he keeps scoring atleast we have some precedent examples we can use to bat away low ball offers from clubs in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Just now, RedRoss said: If he keeps scoring atleast we have some precedent examples we can use to bat away low ball offers from clubs in the summer. Think it will mainly come down to whether Tommy wants to stay or not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 When he’s inevitably comparing wage packets with his best mate Alex it’s going to be very hard for us to keep him for very long. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I posted this on the transfer forum where TC moving on or not was discussed (this was pre last night). My gut is that he’s not signing a contract as there has been one on the table for a while and we will cash in as opposed to letting him run down his deal. He has struggled for goals from open play recently and with luck Twine can unlock that more to season end - but regrettably I think he may be doing that to maximise TCs value as opposed to anything else. Love him to sign though! I think to be fair it’s more about where Tommy sits relative to Alex/Antoine in the pecking order. The two AS’s both went to Bournemouth- Alex seemingly as first choice, Antoine took a while but is now a regular. The other side of the coin is a Massengo (with the caveat I’m not sure he’s Prem quality) - moved to Burnley and hasn’t kicked a ball. Now HNM may not care - and the bank balance is a real comfort - but he’s effectively wasting years of his career by making the wrong move. And that’s probably where I see things with Tommy. Hes definitely got top level potential (probably lower half), but he’s not a definite starter at bigger teams at this level or the lower half at the level above currently. Making the wrong move now could lead to him having a very warm backside and his career having passed him by. So, a “better offer” financially and he may well be off. But I think it’s also down to game time and maybe taking not the best £ but the best fit which for me may be something like a Boro if they were interested. I do think he’s going, both because of the contract length and because I don’t think the current style suits him which will naturally make him less attractive as his goal return drops (think it’s 2 open play goals in 12?) - but I’m not sure it’s binary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 (edited) Does he have an option? I thought we usually add a year option in with most new deals Edited January 17 by marcofisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 No option published, and I guess being under 24 at the end of the contract means we had compo opportunity anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 25 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I posted this on the transfer forum where TC moving on or not was discussed (this was pre last night). My gut is that he’s not signing a contract as there has been one on the table for a while and we will cash in as opposed to letting him run down his deal. He has struggled for goals from open play recently and with luck Twine can unlock that more to season end - but regrettably I think he may be doing that to maximise TCs value as opposed to anything else. Love him to sign though! I think to be fair it’s more about where Tommy sits relative to Alex/Antoine in the pecking order. The two AS’s both went to Bournemouth- Alex seemingly as first choice, Antoine took a while but is now a regular. The other side of the coin is a Massengo (with the caveat I’m not sure he’s Prem quality) - moved to Burnley and hasn’t kicked a ball. Now HNM may not care - and the bank balance is a real comfort - but he’s effectively wasting years of his career by making the wrong move. And that’s probably where I see things with Tommy. Hes definitely got top level potential (probably lower half), but he’s not a definite starter at bigger teams at this level or the lower half at the level above currently. Making the wrong move now could lead to him having a very warm backside and his career having passed him by. So, a “better offer” financially and he may well be off. But I think it’s also down to game time and maybe taking not the best £ but the best fit which for me may be something like a Boro if they were interested. I do think he’s going, both because of the contract length and because I don’t think the current style suits him which will naturally make him less attractive as his goal return drops (think it’s 2 open play goals in 12?) - but I’m not sure it’s binary You might be right but I don't think he'll share that view. If, say, Burnley came in for him, I'd imagine Tommy would back himself to break into their team and score goals. Or if Bournemouth sold Solanke etc etc. Plus his agent will be saying, 'don't worry, if for any reason they don't start you, we'll get you a really good loan move.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 40 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Worst take on OTIB this year, on day 2, and unlikely to be topped! Crown him now? Bookies are paying out Your ability to see into the future is a gift! In all seriousness though a player like Twine playing behind him he should get more opportunities at goal in the league. Hopefully he can get into double figures this season. Although not too high or else he'll be off to the South Coast to join his mate Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 22 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: Your ability to see into the future is a gift! Wait til I tell you who we play in our first PL fixture in August 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Jose said: I think his goal tally will improve with Twine feeding him. That said if he isn’t signing a new deal and we get a big offer in the summer I’d sell if we could reinvest………. Which we won’t so better keep actually. He would score more if we put crosses into the box, Mehmeti always cuts inside and never delivers a cross. His movement is good hopefully Twine can give him some decent service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Worst take on OTIB this year, on day 2, and unlikely to be topped! Crown him now? Bookies are paying out …worst take by a country mile…..and to think, it didn’t come from me Edited January 17 by Andy082005 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: …worst take by a country mile…..and to think, it didn’t come from me You need to up your game in 2025! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 4 minutes ago, Davefevs said: You need to up your game in 2025! I’m on it May suggest sacking off the academy and investing the money in experienced Premiership players who are on a downward spiral 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 City fan , been with city since 7 , family all city fans prem team comes in for him with decent bucks all of the above irrelevant Im afraid that’s how it works and I don’t just mean the club cashing in he will want to go aswell , the only realistic way of keeping any talent we got is to get in those play off spots it then gives them hope of going to the prem where they are , but when knocking around mid table - there off I’m afraid 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 If he’s got ambition to play for Scotland, he may well be better off playing regular 90 mins with us for another 18 months rather than being considered one for the future by a PL team and getting the occasional start in the league cup and some time off the bench in a PL relegation scrap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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