madmax Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Not sure if it's been mentioned on here, I've had a look and can't see it has, but according to SKY Sports we are interested in another goalkeeper.I see this as the end of Phillips if we sign him.http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=32...eigh+up+optionsMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins72 Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think your right Phillips will be gone. Hes not one of Johnsons favourites unfortuantely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Reynolds Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think your right Phillips will be gone. Hes not one of Johnsons favourites unfortuantely Understatement of the year!From what I've heard Mr. Johnson definately has something against Steve, and the way I see it, a bit of bullying is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think your right Phillips will be gone. Hes not one of Johnsons favourites unfortuantely Or it could just be that City have had a good offer for Phillips which will be used to fund new signings. Perhaps he's not playing so that he doesn't get injured? We've only really got one other sealeable asset at the moment, Steve Brooker. Who would you rather went? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins72 Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Or it could just be that City have had a good offer for Phillips which will be used to fund new signings. Perhaps he's not playing so that he doesn't get injured? We've only really got one other sealeable asset at the moment, Steve Brooker. Who would you rather went? I would love to agree with you but know that he will never play under Johnson. and Ive always backed Phillips since he joined us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 I would love to agree with you but know that he will never play under Johnson. and Ive always backed Phillips since he joined us. I back Phillips as well, however if " he'll never play under Johnson", then we'll sell him, and for a decent price. We need a solid goalkeepeer in this division, not a great one, and his transfer fee could make all the difference. Not convinced about Basso or Shaaban though, hopefully someone lined up for January. One of the Yeovil keepers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCfan Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 why would we have granted him a testimonial if he's leaving?? I don't make sense look do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Understatement of the year!From what I've heard Mr. Johnson definately has something against Steve, and the way I see it, a bit of bullying is going on.Phillips has never struck me as having a particularly strong character, something Johnson seems to want in all the players. He makes too many excuses and seems to always be on the defensive whenever interviewed, even when questions are innocuous. I don't know about bullying, I think if he doesn't react positively to what GJ is demanding of the players as with alot of others he will be gone.why would we have granted him a testimonial if he's leaving?? I don't make sense look do it!I believe it gets written into contracts that cross the 10 year mark.Nibor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wed wobin Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 why would we have granted him a testimonial if he's leaving?? I don't make sense look do it!No it doesn't, the commercial dept are trying to sell functions for events organised for next year.There is no way they would be doing that if he was leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest harveythompson Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I back Phillips as well, however if " he'll never play under Johnson", then we'll sell him, and for a decent price. We need a solid goalkeepeer in this division, not a great one, and his transfer fee could make all the difference. Not convinced about Basso or Shaaban though, hopefully someone lined up for January. One of the Yeovil keepers? Have you ever seen him play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted November 29, 2005 Admin Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 No it doesn't, the commercial dept are trying to sell functions for events organised for next year.There is no way they would be doing that if he was leaving.The club wouldn't normally get involved in selling the events for a players testimonial, he would have a committee to do this for him - perhaps DaveL could clarify as he was involved in Tinman's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 The club wouldn't normally get involved in selling the events for a players testimonial, he would have a committee to do this for him - perhaps DaveL could clarify as he was involved in Tinman's. Steve has a committee set up to organise his testimonial, and I know from experience it's pretty hard, if ultimately rewarding work. We had loads of support from the Club with Tinman's testimonial, and I'm sure they'll do the same for Steve. They can certainly sell tickets etc, but the initiative has to come from the committee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCfan Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 so if there is a comittee set up organising this, he cant be leaving in January then......well thats what i would assume anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted November 29, 2005 Admin Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Steve has a committee set up to organise his testimonial, and I know from experience it's pretty hard, if ultimately rewarding work. We had loads of support from the Club with Tinman's testimonial, and I'm sure they'll do the same for Steve. They can certainly sell tickets etc, but the initiative has to come from the committee.Thanks Dave, that what I was trying to imply, although my inept literacy caused it to read like the club wouldn't sell tickets, when what I meant to say, was that they aren't the instigators or the sellers of the ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Have you ever seen him play?I have, for Arsenal a few times on telly. Not awe inspiring but not awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 not wishing to be smug, but I started a thread on this matter in the lead up to Basso's first game, when it was rumoured that Phillips was going to be dropped. He is one of the few players with a cash value and is almost certainly on a good wage, add this to him being a goodshot stopper, but not what we need (towering, dominate, coming out and claiming the ball style keeper). My conclusion was he was unlikey to play again if Basso did well and would leave in the new year when the window opened.The Jury is out on Basso, but I am more certain that Steve will leave in January, having not played again for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Boy Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I fully expect Phillips to leave, either in January or at the end of this season, despite the Testimonial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I fully expect Phillips to leave, either in January or at the end of this season, despite the Testimonial. You might be right although financially, for him, that would be a crazy decision. Also, if he has fallen out with the little Hitler, he might do just as well (and really p1$$ Johnson off) to see out his contract and pick up the cash at the same time. Then he takes the best offer the season after. After all, professional football is only a short career and you go or STAY where the money is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Of The Dolman Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Phillips is much better than Chris Weale if he comes in during transfer window it will be an appaling signing. I don't rate him my bro and dad are Yeovil fans and they have even said Phillips is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukejones2 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Or it could just be that City have had a good offer for Phillips which will be used to fund new signings. Perhaps he's not playing so that he doesn't get injured?We've only really got one other sealeable asset at the moment, Steve Brooker.Who would you rather went? Seeing Steve Brooker is out of contract in the summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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