Scott Twine - ?

[Dolman Block B]

2 hours ago, 1960maaan said:

I thought he showed what we could have yesterday,. Not just from him but from that genuine No.10. Conway was much more involved , his runs were spotted nice and early and the link up was good. I know it was "only" Rotherham , but it was really promising.
The problem for me is that I think we will lose them both.
f we could get Twine early enough, it might convince TC to stay ( with a decent new deal obviously ) . I doubt he's enjoyed much of the recent football , he has been starved of chances for a while, but maybe the Club can convince him of the chance of a top 6 push with him at the front and with the chance of good regular service ?  His reputation would grow and he could get that big move he probably wants.
A stretch I know. 
Twine signed a four-year deal in June 2022 , Burnley paid £4m , they will be in the Championship next year. 
That for me does not add up to them taking a cut price £2m or whatever. 

Wonder if we have been paid in full for Josh Brownhill yet???

If not could we not offset some that is owed towards buying ST?

Hes worth 5 million anyway 

[Dolman Block B]

1 hour ago, cidercity1987 said:

Imagine if we had had him or his ilk all season, as literally everyone said in August 

Exactly that 

I reckon we would have been in the playoffs for sure 

[eardun]

19 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

I forgot to add, sublime free kick by Twine today. Really nice.

Winning free kicks too with his creativity, his ability to carry at times. We've missed that for a while..Scott did win them in both halves which was a major asset.

Apparently it was his 13th free kick goal in the EFL - that ability is not to be sniffed at. 

[JAWS]

We want top 6 don't we?

In my view I think he qualifies as a top 6 player (maybe for the 6th team)

We haven't had a dead ball specialist since the likes of Mickey Bell & have generally lacked creativity.

We've had the benefit of a trial and probably have a better chance than others to sign him.

We have a very wealthy owner & apparent FFP headroom.

No brainer?

PS. Fammy was £5 million. Hold that thought

 

 

 

[MarcusX]

On 27/04/2024 at 18:21, The Gasbuster said:

Burnley have picked up lately; another good result today.

Should they stay up, then Twine might be available for a more reasonable price.

As well as a general dislike for Forest, and the closet Luton fans that have suddenly appeared in this neck of the woods, it's the reason I'm rooting for Burnley to stay up out of the 3.

[Selred]

14 hours ago, JAWS said:

PS. Fammy was £5 million. Hold that thought

 

Adam Webster was only £3.5m. Hold that thought.

[Clutton Caveman]

On 27/04/2024 at 18:23, Dredd said:

His best game for us today 

I just hope that unlike many, his form stays if he gets a long term contract. I remember a certain Tomlin performance at the last home game one year with the whole crowd singing sign him up. Look how that ended.

[Dynamite Red]

Once settled he has the ability to push us on. I think there is more to come from him.

Our attack needs an injection of talent, add his set peice ability and it massively upgrades us.

Attacking players come at a premium, if we can negotiate the fee I think we should get him.

[Mr Popodopolous]

1 hour ago, Clutton Caveman said:

I just hope that unlike many, his form stays if he gets a long term contract. I remember a certain Tomlin performance at the last home game one year with the whole crowd singing sign him up. Look how that ended.

He was excellent for 2 to 3 months or impressive anyway, output wise but his attitude...well it went down the pan didn't it.

3 Goals and 4 Assists by end of October. Barely anything thereafter.

The penalty miss v Burton in March was a particular nadir..

Edited April 29 by Mr Popodopolous

[SecretSam]

1 hour ago, Clutton Caveman said:

I just hope that unlike many, his form stays if he gets a long term contract. I remember a certain Tomlin performance at the last home game one year with the whole crowd singing sign him up. Look how that ended.

Didn't it end up with us selling him at a profit?

[Davefevs]

Just now, SecretSam said:

Didn't it end up with us selling him at a profit?

No, we sold him at a net loss, although the money we got from Cardiff represented his amortised value so no loss in the books.

[SecretSam]

1 minute ago, Davefevs said:

No, we sold him at a net loss, although the money we got from Cardiff represented his amortised value so no loss in the books.

I stand corrected, schooled by the master!

[Davefevs]

4 minutes ago, SecretSam said:

I stand corrected, schooled by the master!

Only based on what went through the accounts and a few rumours.  So I should’ve said allegedly, or rumoured. My bad.

[mozo]

On 28/04/2024 at 10:35, petehinton said:

I think even wit that, it won’t make a difference imo. He’s not a big earner, hes still a way to go on his contract, it won’t make Burnley any money, personally don’t think it’ll have the pull of say, Conway forcing a move. 

Or is there a deal to be done with both Twine and Conway involved?

If I was Burnley, that's what I'd do *

*I'm also assuming they'll come down.

Edited April 29 by mozo

[Lordofthebling]

3 hours ago, Clutton Caveman said:

I just hope that unlike many, his form stays if he gets a long term contract. I remember a certain Tomlin performance at the last home game one year with the whole crowd singing sign him up. Look how that ended.

#TonyDinning #I'mOld

[Mr Popodopolous]

39 minutes ago, mozo said:

Or is there a deal to be done with both Twine and Conway involved?

If I was Burnley, that's what I'd do *

*I'm also assuming they'll come down.

Why should we be looking at selling Conway? More upheaval, financially speaking heavy lifting..let's seem to keep him and show a bit of ambition within sensible financials of course.

[mozo]

4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Why should we be looking at selling Conway? More upheaval, financially speaking heavy lifting..let's seem to keep him and show a bit of ambition within sensible financials of course.

I don't want to. Just putting it out there. We could lose Conway for way below his value anyway.

[Mr Popodopolous]

13 minutes ago, mozo said:

I don't want to. Just putting it out there. We could lose Conway for way below his value anyway.

I'm inclined to think, the Rules maybe changing, we are well within..let's look to keep Conway plus any other important players in contract, add price permitting if we can Twine, try hard to keep James and Williams.

Add one or two others across the squad too. Arguably the 3 coming down won't be so strong either.

Then it will depend on what SL wants to do in respect of his side of the input but the headroom is there.

Edited April 29 by Mr Popodopolous

[DeParis]

59 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Why should we be looking at selling Conway? More upheaval, financially speaking heavy lifting..let's seem to keep him and show a bit of ambition within sensible financials of course.

Well if signing a number 9 is as nailed on as being made out will TC even be a regular for us next season? Unless im mistaken hasn’t LM made it clear that 1 up top is here to stay.

[Mr Popodopolous]

34 minutes ago, DeParis said:

Well if signing a number 9 is as nailed on as being made out will TC even be a regular for us next season? Unless im mistaken hasn’t LM made it clear that 1 up top is here to stay.

Depends if depth and succession planning or similar. You can't rely on one striker, Conway has had two medium term injuries already after all.

Still selling Conway seems foolish IMO. He should only get better really injuries permitting 

 

[JAWS]

7 hours ago, Selred said:

Adam Webster was only £3.5m. Hold that thought.

Not sure what your point is?

[INCRED]

3 hours ago, DeParis said:

Well if signing a number 9 is as nailed on as being made out will TC even be a regular for us next season? Unless im mistaken hasn’t LM made it clear that 1 up top is here to stay.

Totally agree, TC probably thinks he’s going to play second fiddle to whoever they bring in and is looking at options. The club will sell him if he doesn’t sign a new contract and I agree it would be a shame if he left but he isn’t by any means the finished article and still has a lot to learn and also hasn’t fully developed physically. Stay and do another 3 years and prove your good enough 

[INCRED]

2 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Depends if depth and succession planning or similar. You can't rely on one striker, Conway has had two medium term injuries already after all.

Still selling Conway seems foolish IMO. He should only get better really injuries permitting 

 

It’s Conway who is stalling, not the club 

TC needs to knuckle down and continue his development rather than go somewhere that he is just another young player as opposed to a club who have developed and nurtured him from a young age 

I wouldn’t be surprised if his heads been turned after Antoine & Alex move to Bournemouth and his agent is touting him around as the next big thing out of Bristol City 

[MrRedRobin]

I am keen for us to get Twine on a perm. The upturn in results has come with him in the team and whilst I know its not all down to him I have been impressed more so in the last few as he has regained his fitness. There is a chance to do a really good deal here however I understand it could potentially be tough to pull it off. I am adamant we will try and pull of this deal but wouldn't bank on him being hear at the end of the transfer window.

[1960maaan]

54 minutes ago, INCRED said:

It’s Conway who is stalling, not the club 

TC needs to knuckle down and continue his development rather than go somewhere that he is just another young player as opposed to a club who have developed and nurtured him from a young age 

I wouldn’t be surprised if his heads been turned after Antoine & Alex move to Bournemouth and his agent is touting him around as the next big thing out of Bristol City 

After seeing several of his mates move onwards and upwards, I'm not surprised if he's had his head turned. 
I'm not surprised he's stalling either. His agent will be touting around for a move, TC will probably just be waiting and weighing up his options. We all probably think he will be better staying and building his reputation here, but with rumours of Rangers and Celtic I'm not surprised he hasn't rushed to sign here. 

I think we should try very hard to get him to sign , this mythical new striker may take time to settle , if we even find him.

[Lrrr]

41 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

After seeing several of his mates move onwards and upwards, I'm not surprised if he's had his head turned. 
I'm not surprised he's stalling either. His agent will be touting around for a move, TC will probably just be waiting and weighing up his options. We all probably think he will be better staying and building his reputation here, but with rumours of Rangers and Celtic I'm not surprised he hasn't rushed to sign here. 

I think we should try very hard to get him to sign , this mythical new striker may take time to settle , if we even find him.

I don't see any way Tommy signs a new deal, he's an ambitious lad and all he'd do by re-signing here would be potentially preventing himself getting a bigger move, a good season next season isn't a guarantee whereas being OOC next summer or getting a move this summer gets him that opportunity. 

[1960maaan]

Just now, Lrrr said:

I don't see any way Tommy signs a new deal, he's an ambitious lad and all he'd do by re-signing here would be potentially preventing himself getting a bigger move, a good season next season isn't a guarantee whereas being OOC next summer or getting a move this summer gets him that opportunity. 

I think it depends on who comes in for him. He's not had the best of seasons, though he would have be known for his potential . I don't see a Prem side giving him regular football , there might be something in the Scottish links which would be tempting , but that's what I mean that he can wait . If nothing comes of a "big move" he has us as a fall back . I imagine if anyone was really keen they would have made contact by now , we may not hear for a while, but he holds all the cards ATM.

[MarcusX]

22 hours ago, Clutton Caveman said:

I just hope that unlike many, his form stays if he gets a long term contract. I remember a certain Tomlin performance at the last home game one year with the whole crowd singing sign him up. Look how that ended.

Attitude wise there's no comparison between Twine and Tomlin, he isn't that sort of guy.

Manning already knows him and will know that too.

[KegCity]

20 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Why should we be looking at selling Conway? More upheaval, financially speaking heavy lifting..let's seem to keep him and show a bit of ambition within sensible financials of course.

He's given no indication that he wants to stay. I would be surprised if he's still here by the end of the summer transfer window.

[Mr Popodopolous]

2 hours ago, KegCity said:

He's given no indication that he wants to stay. I would be surprised if he's still here by the end of the summer transfer window.

Keep and look for compensation come summer 2025 possibly or hope he takes us upwards this season.