Belfastcityfan Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Peter Thompson of Linfield finished the season scoring 50 goals after scoring two in the Irish cup final on Saturday. Now it is rumoured that a number of championship clubs are looking at him and even two Premiership clubs!At 21, this guy is one for the future and I can't believe City have not renewed their interest in this prolific striker!!!We need three new strikers, make him one of them!!!!Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfastcityfan Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 PETER BLOODY THOMPSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LINFIELD PLAYER WHO SCORED 50 THIS SEASON!!!!! 21 YEARS OLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1975Legend Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 My choice would be Gerrard of Forest only 33 still young in keeper terms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolborn_and_red Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Notts Forest have released Paul Gerrard who is now out of contract. Anyone know anything about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Being old doesn't mean they can't be good but being old doesn't mean a keeper is good. There are plenty of old crap keepers. Every keeper you mention above was as good at 30 as they were at 37 if not better IMO. They might bring experience but they also bring lower agility, increased injury proneness and usually higher wages.I'd rather have a decent keeper with 5-10 years in front of him who's still improving than someone who was once a very good keeper with 1 or 2 years left who's in decline.Good points but I think you could easily argue both of our opinions. Anyhow, NV isnt and wasnt anywhere near the calibre of keepers I have mentioned and maybe we should move on from this. However, I stick by my second suggestion of Paul Gerrard. Whats Les Pogliacomi doing these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Former Oldham, Everton and England U'21 goalkeeper. Once touted as a future England goalkeeper but ended up in the Everton graveyard of goalkeepers that has gobbled up Steve Simonsen and now Richard Wright it seems. As I have mentioned elsewhere on this forum, I think he would be an excellent signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 He sounds promising for us, but if he is any good why are Forest releasing him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red & Gold Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red & Gold Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Jason brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT BCFC Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Sounds good. Better than Doyle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Could be an excellent signing - not sure about wages though. Having said that though I can't imagine that Forest who are now in the same league as us are paying stupid money still......Him and Evans from Swindon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Goalkeeprs, as mentioned previously by Rich, tend to go on a bit longer than outfield players anyway.I wouldn't have said no to Schmeichel at 37, 38 or 39!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod12 Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Could be ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city4daprem Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 i think that city should look at young talents for next season i think that we should scout around Ireland for some new talents i am not sure we will sign reddy but I'm sure we will get jevons what positions do you lot think we should look at getting and who ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey_BCFC Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hate to sound like a Grandad, but there are so many threads of this type it's getting silly. Can they please be merged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city4daprem Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 yes true but i was wondering if anybody had thought of any new silly roumors by the way love your little clip thing of boris tompson is quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Andy Morrell could be a target, just released by Coventry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Forest for life Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 You could always take Gareth Taylor from us. We've released the old gashead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Could swap him for Bas Savage? Looking forward to a drink in Hooters next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I think Rhys Evans and Jason Brown are both excellent shouts.Playing in poor teams they picked up their respective player of the year awards. Both are young enough and have a decent pedigree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I can't see them getting promoted now though.I'd be happy enough with Reddy and Jevons but I'd prefer to put in a bid for Billy Sharp and find out how much Scunny want first. I reckon he'll be quality in years to come.A figure of £600k has been touted around this season...I doubt it to be honest, he'd probably be ok for the move but having always played up north & with his credentials already I can't see it happening.Bloke called Van Nisterooy, heard he is having bit of trouble at his club, can't remember the name of it though FCUM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmod Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hayter has just signed a new contract at Bournemouth so it's highly likely that it won't be him.why not?! it happens often.the club don't want to miss out on a price for him and have got him to sign a deal.its not unlikely and its most definately not highly unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I seem to recall that we were meant to be interested in himSkysportsThe article also says Darren Byfield will be offered new terms. I wonder if we should try and pinch him instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 The article also says Darren Byfield will be offered new terms. I wonder if we should try and pinch him instead?Yes, if only to see his Mrs, the lovely Jamelia, down at the Gate on an occasional basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city86 Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 why not?! it happens often.the club don't want to miss out on a price for him and have got him to sign a deal.its not unlikely and its most definately not highly unlikely.what about wayne andrews crystal palace now a free transfer and jo kuffour torquay also free,both idea squad players i reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 yes true but i was wondering if anybody had thought of any new silly roumors by the way love your little clip thing of boris tompson is quality *cough* boris JOHNSON*cough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I would go forDavid Graham of sheff wedslarkinor andy keogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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