Author Topic: Summer transfer rumours, speculation and out-and-out bllcks. (Read 2842946 times)

eamonn · « **Reply #825 on:** March 27, 2011, 06:50:30 PM »

Quote from: Chris Smith on March 23, 2011, 09:49:18 AM

Quote from: LeeB on March 23, 2011, 08:14:13 AM
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on March 23, 2011, 08:09:53 AM
THE MOST RIDICULOUS TRANSFER RUMOUR OF THE SEASON

Richard Dunne's recent off-field spat with Aston Villa's coaching staff has made the Republic of Ireland centre-back a target for both Liverpool and Manchester United.
Full story: Metro

That's got to be a pisstake?

I could see Liverpool being interested, he's still a really good defender when he can be arsed.

His arse, or rather the size of it, being the crux of the issue.

Dave · « **Reply #826 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:05:57 PM »

Quote from: eastie on March 27, 2011, 06:02:14 PM

Quote from: Dave on March 23, 2011, 01:26:35 PM
Quote from: eastie on March 23, 2011, 08:54:02 AM
give nige a new deal and make him captain , flog petrov for a couple of million and use his wages to pay for niges new deal.
The problem with that plan is that we then have a deeply average player not only permanently in central midfield but also captaining the side.

why would he have to be captain of the side? do you seriously think petrov is a better long term option than reo-coker ? i would keep nige but that doesnt mean by any means he would be a regular or captain

He would probably have to be captain under your scenario because you said "give nige a new deal and make him captain".

So if you're making him captain he's probably going to be in the team most weeks, no?

As for Petrov, he's a far better player than Reo-Coker and has been a far bigger success for us. He's on his way out and most definitely shouldn't be starting for us. But that's due to age/fitness, not ability.

Reo-Coker shouldn't be starting for us either and that's due to ability and not age/fitness.

WikiVilla · « **Reply #827 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:12:48 PM »

Have we ever lost a game when NRC has captained the team ?

TheSandman · « **Reply #828 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:20:37 PM »

Yes... I'm sure he was Captain in Moscow?

WikiVilla · « **Reply #829 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:28:37 PM »

see he's been nabbed for speeding 114 mph !!

eastie · « **Reply #830 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:37:08 PM »

Totally disagree dave, I'd have reo- Coker ahead of petrov anytime and petrov apart from one good season stan has been average for us , nige would be my captain from the current bunch but that's not saying much- I'd hope a good leader will come in during the summer , and then nige may not make the team but I'd far rather reo-Coker as a squad player than petrov personally.

WikiVilla · « **Reply #831 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:40:16 PM »

I think some of the NRC bashing on here over the years has been harsh
He generally puts a shift in, isn't afraid to mix it, and is a natural leader

villa1 · « **Reply #832 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:45:08 PM »

Quote from: WikiVilla on March 27, 2011, 08:40:16 PM

He generally puts a shift in, isn't afraid to mix it, and is a natural leader

True. Can't pass the bloody thing though!

Chris Smith · « **Reply #833 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:52:29 PM »

Quote from: WikiVilla on March 27, 2011, 08:40:16 PM

I think some of the NRC bashing on here over the years has been harsh
He generally puts a shift in, isn't afraid to mix it, and is a natural leader

You can see any number of people fitting that description in every park on a Sunday morning.

There's plenty to admire about his attitude and application but there is no getting away from as a footballer he is limited. There's a place for him in the squad if he's willing to accept that role but if, as I suspect, he wants to be a a club where he plays every week then he'll have to move on.

WikiVilla · « **Reply #834 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:06:37 PM »

Sadly, I think he will move on, my money would be on QPR (assuming they're up)

eastie · « **Reply #835 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:13:42 PM »

If GED is still here he will continue to rotate and nobody in midfield can count on a weekly place , maybe some haven't forgiven nige for his ruck with o neill but as a squad player he has a lot to offer.

I imagine all contract talks and plans are on hold right now until we ensure survival , can anyone tell me is Clark still suspended or was it one game only please?

WikiVilla · « **Reply #836 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:15:25 PM »

Clark out for 2 eastie

eastie · « **Reply #837 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:27:07 PM »

Thanks wiki , not good news!

WikiVilla · « **Reply #838 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:30:31 PM »

No albeit we should have Collins & Dunne available for selection for Everton.
Not sure about Luke Young ?

eastie · « **Reply #839 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:51:38 PM »

If no Luke, maybe walker left back and cuellar right back?

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