BemmyDownRed Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 From the very reliable Dave Usher over at The Liverpool WayLiverpool's England u20 international defender David Raven is set to leave the club during the January transfer window. The promising right back has been looking to gain first team experience on loan for some time, but the lack of quality cover for Steve Finnan meant Rafa Benitez was reluctant to allow Raven to leave. However, the imminent arrival of Jan Kromkamp in a swap deal for Josemi means that Benitez can now let Raven move on.A loan deal is the most likely option, although a permanent deal cannot be ruled out as he is not seen as being in the first team plans and is not happy with reserve team football.Hearts - who are set to complete the signing of Raven's close friend Darren Potter along with Academy midfielder Francis Smith - are interested but Raven is not keen on moving to Scotland and will be hoping for interest from English clubs. Tranmere showed an interest last summer, and would be an ideal option for Raven, who lives on the Wirral.A boyhood Liverpool fan, Raven has made four senior appearances for the reds, including a man of the match display at White Hart Lane in the Carling Cup last season.This lad would make a quality signing I've seen him playing a few time and he looks class...What do you guys think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronmeister Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Yeah, Bristol City sign him (albeit on loan) instead of Hearts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BemmyDownRed Posted January 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Raven is not keen on moving to Scotland Did you miss this bit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 He used to be good on Champ Man if that counts for anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronmeister Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Raven is not keen on moving to Scotland Did you miss this bit??If he's attracting the attention of clubs with the quality of Hearts, then he will not be coming to Bristol City when we are in this position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BemmyDownRed Posted January 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 You never know Ron you never know..But you're probably right I just think we should be looking at you decent players like Raven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 If he's attracting the attention of clubs with the quality of Hearts, then he will not be coming to Bristol City when we are in this position!Like Lee Miller going to Hearts on loan after not being able to gain a place in our team you mean? I appreciate that now Hearts have a Russian billionaire in charge that they may be able to offer better wages than us, but the standard in Scotland, other than the Old Firm, in general is no better than our league as far as I can see.. - however like the article says he doesnt want to go to Scotland anyway and with our improved standing and a fellow scouser to battle at right back then who knows? Highly unlikely but who knows!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronmeister Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Like Lee Miller going to Hearts on loan after not being able to gain a place in our team you mean? I appreciate that now Hearts have a Russian billionaire in charge that they may be able to offer better wages than us, but the standard in Scotland, other than the Old Firm, in general is no better than our league as far as I can see.. - however like the article says he doesnt want to go to Scotland anyway and with our improved standing and a fellow scouser to battle at right back then who knows? Highly unlikely but who knows!!The reasons for him not being in the team are different than you may think. Don't forget Hearts are only a couple of points Celtic at the top of the SPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I appreciate that Hearts are near the top - hence the comment ''in general''Ronmeister - however, now Mr Rix is in charge they are now making the inevitable slide downwards and the usual supects are taking charge....Would be interested in knowing the reasons that Miller left - I thought that it was lack of form and homesickness? Liked him as a player myself although whenever I think of him the inevitable sitter at the Pig Pen always springs to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 If he's attracting the attention of clubs with the quality of Hearts, then he will not be coming to BristolRon thats quality! Hearts are a tiny crappy club in some backward league compaired to us. Yes they can play in Europe, but so what? they'll allways get knocked out at the first stage like all the Mickey mouse SPL teams, has anyone seen an SPL game? talk about the dullest thing i've ever had the misfortune to witness! no skill, no flair, no teams to play either, I've seen better technique and passing in an U9's match, whats IS the point is Scottish football actually? I would just not bother with football north of Newcastle, ban it. the only interesting about the SPL is Rangers and Celtic, and thats only becuase it's more about politics that football.I've seen better technique and passing in an U9's match, the truth is Scottland is a dreadful place to live unless your a Scott and they'll never produce a player who would even get near to getting in the England squad becuase they are all too fat from eating bags of mystery, fried mars bars and Iron Bru....whatever is in that putrid smelling liquid only some flabby Scott knows.if i had to live up there i would probobly just kill myself, there are fates worse that death you know, and spending any length of time in Scottland is one of them.Oh yeah, and Braveheart is 5h1t!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazareth Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hearts are a tiny crappy club in some backward league compaired to us.You can only say that cos you're a ManYoo fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Actually I watch Celtic quite a few times a season, and the other teams, not just Celtic are capable of some very good football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 You can only say that cos you're a ManYoo fan... Opps, posted on the worng forum again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 He won't come to lower league 1 club. End of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNSONBCFC Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 he might do if he wants regular football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziderfarmer Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 worth having a look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 He won't come to lower league 1 club. End of.Been linked with Tranmere. Only a couple of points ahead of us, although very local to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Been linked with Tranmere. Only a couple of points ahead of us, although very local to him.Possibly because he was a former Tranmere player. He has played in the various carling cup games for Liverpool I think and really should be able to hack it in the championship long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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